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March 1, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BW re-enters product tanker market
    ONE of the world's biggest tanker owners, the BW group, has announced new-building orders and the purchase of more tankers - estimated to be worth about US$700 million - while turning in better results at its gas transport division.
  • RCL posts record full-year profit of 4.8b baht
    BUOYED by a robust intra-Asia container trade during 2005, Thai-listed Regional Container Lines posted record net profits - up 31 per cent compared to a year earlier.
  • Hanjin investing US$720m to build Philippine shipyard
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries Co said on Monday that it would invest US$720 million constructing a shipyard in the Philippines as it looks to escape domestic constraints on capacity.
  • US assures region of help against pirates in Straits
  • ILO adopts new labour standard for world's seafarers
  • US Coast Guard raised concern on port deal: senator
Strait Talk
  • Living the dream
    PERHAPS not everybody who goes to sea on merchant ships dreams of one day owning his or her own ship, or even shipping company, but I bet most do.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHANGHAI Zhenhua Port Machinery Co, the world's biggest maker of container cranes, said profit surged 163 per cent last year after sales increased.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BW re-enters product tanker market
    ONE of the world's biggest tanker owners, the BW group, has announced new-building orders and the purchase of more tankers - estimated to be worth about US$700 million - while turning in better results at its gas transport division.
  • RCL posts record full-year profit of 4.8b baht
    BUOYED by a robust intra-Asia container trade during 2005, Thai-listed Regional Container Lines posted record net profits - up 31 per cent compared to a year earlier.
  • Hanjin investing US$720m to build Philippine shipyard
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries Co said on Monday that it would invest US$720 million constructing a shipyard in the Philippines as it looks to escape domestic constraints on capacity.
  • US assures region of help against pirates in Straits
  • ILO adopts new labour standard for world's seafarers
  • US Coast Guard raised concern on port deal: senator
Strait Talk
  • Living the dream
    PERHAPS not everybody who goes to sea on merchant ships dreams of one day owning his or her own ship, or even shipping company, but I bet most do.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHANGHAI Zhenhua Port Machinery Co, the world's biggest maker of container cranes, said profit surged 163 per cent last year after sales increased.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BW re-enters product tanker market
    ONE of the world's biggest tanker owners, the BW group, has announced new-building orders and the purchase of more tankers - estimated to be worth about US$700 million - while turning in better results at its gas transport division.
  • RCL posts record full-year profit of 4.8b baht
    BUOYED by a robust intra-Asia container trade during 2005, Thai-listed Regional Container Lines posted record net profits - up 31 per cent compared to a year earlier.
  • Hanjin investing US$720m to build Philippine shipyard
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries Co said on Monday that it would invest US$720 million constructing a shipyard in the Philippines as it looks to escape domestic constraints on capacity.
  • US assures region of help against pirates in Straits
  • ILO adopts new labour standard for world's seafarers
  • US Coast Guard raised concern on port deal: senator
Strait Talk
  • Living the dream
    PERHAPS not everybody who goes to sea on merchant ships dreams of one day owning his or her own ship, or even shipping company, but I bet most do.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHANGHAI Zhenhua Port Machinery Co, the world's biggest maker of container cranes, said profit surged 163 per cent last year after sales increased.

Sched Netweb site
  • Paper sea cargo manifest submissions in HK to become a thing of the past
  • Miami port job losses will occur if DP World takes over P&O Ports, British court told
  • Dongnama Shipping appoints new HK, S China agent
  • Hamburg Sud takes over Ybarra Sud
  • Asian goods boost Canadian rail transport to record levels in 2005
  • Supply chain conference to be held in Shanghai
  • NYK collects donations to help victims of Philippine landslide
  • MAS announces turnaround plan after Q3 losses
  • Singapore terminal outfit to provide management nous for QAS
  • World Air Holdings' Q3 net income drops 22.5pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ship management services in tax net
  • CoPT slashes handling charges on ex-im container cargo
  • Baalu assures highway link to proposed ICTT at Vallarpadam
  • Rural-centric Budget leaves industry thankful for small mercies
  • Budget has belied hopes of SSI sector, says AIAI chief
  • Union Budget 2006-07

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Benedikt Weibel to step down at end of year
  • Grimaldi and Aponte to partner ferry service
  • More Balkans links at Bergamo
  • TFG enhances service in eastern Germany
  • Germany: coastal canal open to traffic
  • TNT reports growth in turnover and ebit

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • Nordic American buys suezmax
  • LPG market boosts BW Gas
  • V.Ships and China Shipping Container Lines in JV
  • MOL starts new Vietnam-China service
  • London Club warns on lone watchkeeping
  • Barbados calls for greater co-ordination
  • Farstad lands Australian contracts

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • USCG says DP World quote taken out of context
  • Bollinger gets repeat order from K-Sea

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • DP World expects P&O deal approval
    DUBAI-headquartered port operator DP World is confident that its $6.5bn purchase of the UK's P&O will be endorsed by March 2, despite being delayed by a petition against the deal by a Miami-based firm in the High Court in London.
  • US Coast Guard rebuffs security concerns
    THE US Coast Guard has rejected a claim by politicians that it had raised "concerns" about DP World's potential support for terrorism, stating that the so-called revelations were 'taken out of context' and ignored the USCG conclusion that no such threat existed, writes Rajesh Joshi in New York .
  • IMC Pan Asia plans LNG shipyard investment to meet Chinese demand
    IMC PAN Asia Alliance is in talks to invest in liquefied natural gas shipbuilding in China, to meet the demand for newbuildings from the country's planned LNG projects, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Bergesen Worldwide Gas taps into expanding new markets
    NORWAY'S Bergesen Worldwide Gas has lifted a $43m fourth quarter pre-tax profit and left behind a $59m loss booked a year earlier as global gas needs continue to fuel its rise in fortune.
  • BW sets China VLCC order record
    THE Sohmen family's BW Group has taken this week's spending to almost $700m with an order for two VLCCs in China, writes Tony Gray .

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • Aponte, Grimaldi in takeover rumour
    TWO Italian operators have forged an unprecedented alliance to avoid the consequences of overcapacity on the short-sea route between Civitavecchia and Palermo
  • Transmanche rebuilds Dieppe link
    TRANSMANCHE Ferries took delivery of its first newbuilding yesterday for operation on the Dieppe-Newhaven route; the company is now in talks with Louis Dreyfus
  • NOL ready to meet 2006 challenges
    SINGAPORE-listed Neptune Orient Lines reported strong financial results for 2005 despite net profit dipping by 15% to $804M
  • Eller's DPW objections 'wafer thin'
    THE Miami joint venture partner of P&O has faced tough questioning at the UK High Court in its bid to stop DP World taking over P&O
  • OSG profits slump in fourth quarter
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group's profits dropped sharply during the fourth quarter, but full-year results were up on tax impacts and fleet growth
  • USCG clarifies DPW revelation
    COAST Guard officials say a US senator got it all wrong in using a USCG report to imply security shortcomings with Dubai Ports World
  • Budgetary benefits for Indian shipping
  • HSH Nordbank surges ahead
  • Icebreaker chartering to expand
  • Express Samina officers jailed
  • USCG concern over wind farm plans
  • Crew questioned after island visit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • 'No red flags' in DP World review
    National director of intelligence tells Senate hearing of low security threat from DP World's acquisition of P&O's U.S. port operations.
  • Koch: Foreign-owned terminals meet security standards
  • Coast Guard cleared Dubai ports deal
  • BNSF CEO to keynote JoC Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference
  • Virginia port TEUs up 11%
  • Fuel costs hit NOL net
  • MSC signs with Va. ports
  • APL, MOL add Vietnam feeder
  • CSXI cuts fuel surcharge

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • NOL see 'more challenging' 2006, while RCL see 2005 spree end in constrained Q4
    Depressed freight-rates have taken their toll on APL parent Neptune Orient Lines, with Q4 seemingly marking the end of the more effortless buoyancy of full-year 2005.
  • Thursday ruling on P&O, as industry tries to understand politics' role in business
    The High Court has delayed a ruling on the case for DP World's takeover of P&O, adjourning the London-based hearing until Thursday, given the political objections surrounding the case.
  • China COSCO Holdings: Supply-demand balance could come as early as 2007
  • China's first local port regulation starts in Shanghai
  • Safmarine Pakistan boxes to be examined at Cochin, after unscheduled stop
  • Dongnama and SYMS may launch joint intra-Asia services
  • TSK Line to launch CNS service
  • MOL confirm success in tender: UTOC to become subsidiary
  • CSCL and V.Ships form ship-management JV for newbuilds

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • UK court waits on DPW
    Judge delays ruling in Dubai port controversy, while in US Coast Guard says acquisition 'does not pose a significant threat."
  • OSG shares dip, rebound
    Big New York owner's stock rallies back above $50 mark after Arntzen affirms company's approach in investor call.
  • Camillo Eitzen improves
    Oslo-based owner looking up on profit and revenue in fourth quarter.
  • Double Hull doubts
    Newly listed OSG spin-off warns of weaker prospects for tanker market.
  • Volumes jump at Fesco
    Russian containership owner sees box numbers rise in 2005 as fleet gets busier.
  • ILO minimum up $45
    Recommended basic pay for AB seafarer to rise from $500 a month in three $15 annual stages.
  • OSG 'disappointing'
    New York owner badly misses analyst estimates, with higher administrative expenses and lower TCE rates than expected.
  • Samudera gains on better rates
    Profit up in 2005 for Singapore liner company as it prepares to add more ships in 2006.
  • Bunker costs hit NOL
    Profitability of Singapore liner operator squeezed as fuel bills soar by $194m.
  • OSG hikes dividend
    Shareholders to benefit from 'exceptional' financial performance achieved despite falling freight rates.
  • Mixed fortunes for Jinhui
    Record year despite weaker fourth quarter dry cargo market.
  • BW thinks big
    Bergesen Worldwide's tanker arm orders two VLCCs from Bohai in China.
  • V.Ships to handle box giants
    Ship manager teams up with CSCL to operate four huge 9,600-teu containerships being built at Samsung.
  • Rail cash still bolstering TMM
    Mexican tanker owner posts 2005 profit thanks to sale of rail unit.
  • Heung-A earnings eroded
    Korean container line pushes up revenues in 2005, but sees profit slide away.
  • Japan Club regains rating
    Standard & Poor's gives secure BBB status to Tokyo based protection and indemnity club after auditing spat is resolved.
  • Regional Container Lines profits
    High bunker costs fail to dent profits at Thai intra-Asian operator as liftings hit record level.
  • Huge turnaround for BW Gas
    Bergesen Worldwide's LPG and LNG ships produced much better result in 2005 as freight rates rose.
  • PDZ's poor showing continues
    Malaysian intra-Asian operator looks to other markets after weak second quarter performance.
  • STX Pan Ocean sizzles
    Bulkers lead the way as South Korean shipowner reports a 71% increase in full-year profits.
  • Steady as she goes
    Consistent fourth quarter helps Malaysia's Global Carriers to 36% jump in full year-profits.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • NOL Group's profits down 15% in 2005
  • MISC 3rd-quarter profits down 17.3%
  • OSG's 4th-quarter net income dips 46%
  • MOL's tender offer for Utoc successful
  • APL to start China/Vietnam link
  • Asian airlines' freight up 6.4% in January
  • United, TACA file codeshare agreement
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean, FCS implement air manifest system for Canada
  • ICAO reappoints Cherif
  • Four groups join OOIDA's challenge of HOS rules
  • UPS to rename Overnite
  • U.S., Colombia conclude trade agreement
  • NSAs slow on uptake, but expected to take off in 2007
  • Arpin announces promotion
  • Coast Guard intelligence report raised concerns about DP World

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
  • BW orders ULCCs in China
    Singapore-based BW Shipping Manager has ordered two 320,000 DWT tankers at China's Bohai Shipyard for delivery between 2009 and ...
  • Seven convicted in "Express Samina" case
    Seven people has been convicted by a Greek court for their part in the "Express Samina" disaster in September 2000 ...
  • DP awaits new investigation before take-over of American terminals
    DP World has offered to postpone its take-over of P&O terminals in USA for 45 days. In the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
  • Bunker trader moves on to new role
  • Long-term trader on the move
    Sales Manager leaves Russian supplier after nearly a decade.
  • Russian oil revenues and fuel oil prices rise
    A leap in Russian domestic wholesale prices for fuel oil has been accompanied by price consolidation in the St. Petersburg bunker market.
  • Bunker prices blamed for NOL profit fall
    Shipowner seeing 15% profit decrease despite fuel hedging scheme.
  • Environmental conferences for shipowners in Asia
    BP Marine hosting two events in March on low-sulphur fuel challenges and environmental legislation.
  • Rotterdam sharply lower with crude
  • BP Marine: Lube buyers will feel effects for months
    Jill Nguyen, Director BP Marine Lubricants, has warned that severely stretched base oil supply will be felt by the shipping industry for months to come.
  • PTP singled out as a core development sector
    The areas around the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) have major developments in the pipeline for its maritime industries.
  • Ten oil refineries needed in Arab countries
    Surging demand for refined products spells the need for more oil refineries, according to industry specialist.
  • Viswa Lab seminar in Singapore focuses on bunker quality issues
    Dr. Vis urges shipowners to acquire quality bunkers, even at higher costs.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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