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November 7, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US port urges industry to cut ship emissions
    THE US Port of Tacoma is urging the global shipping industry to curb vessel emissions as the world's fleet expands at breakneck pace to meet soaring demand for ships to move goods across oceans.
  • UAE firm to develop Korean port
    HORIZON Terminals, the ports unit of Dubai-based Emirates National Oil Co, will embark on a US$65 million project to expand its terminal facilities and build a new jetty at Ulsan, South Korea, as it seeks to expand in north-east Asia.
  • Ageing carriers prop up freight rate
    WITH nearly a third of the world's fleet of dry bulk carriers approaching retirement age, the scrapping of ageing ships should underpin freight rates alongside strong raw materials demand from China or India, an industry executive said last week.
  • Shipowners spurn record offers to scrap tankers
  • Bringing Blackbeard back to life
  • China port builder to list first in HK, then in Shanghai

Sched Netweb site
  • Savi gains approval for RFID products in China
  • Port of Tangshan completes channel expansion project
  • Lanzhou plans to build nine logistics parks
  • SCI to launch Hyper Galex service
  • Weber signs contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • China Southern to start service between Beijing and Lagos
  • Lufthansa Cargo to airlift Beaujolais Nouveau
  • FedEx Express to acquire Indian Express Company

Exim Indiaweb site
  • T.S. Lines providing more comprehensive inter-Asia port coverage
  • MISC enhances presence in Asia/Middle East/Indian Subcontinent trade
  • Intermodal meet in Hamburg to focus on transport capacity asset management
  • ESL joins Asia-US Express service
  • Ecu-Line offers Antwerp-Xingang service
  • Grand Alliance reduces slack season transpacific capacity
  • APM Terminals opens Zeebrugge terminal
  • NOL Group reports net profit of $ 314 m in Jan.-Sept. 2006
  • Cosco starts calling at SICT on Shantou-SE Asia service
  • Famous Pacific Shipping strengthens freight services between Europe & Africa
  • Schenker in Philippines expansion
  • Lloyd's Maritime Asia names Anglo-Eastern as 'Ship Manager of Year' again!
  • Soyuztranslink launches China rail service to Central Asia & CIS
  • YICT welcomes world's largest container vessel
  • India, Asean to discuss sensitive list
  • Outsourcing companies prefer New Delhi
  • Rabat says Indian investment is scant
  • Belgium beckons India Inc
  • IMC, Australian body ink MoU for cooperation
  • Crude soyaoil imports may trickle down
  • Now, Vallarpadam, Puthuvypeen dot SEZ map
  • Over 12 bidders keen to prepare feasibility report for Bengal port
  • Maharashtra targets 10 pc industrial growth
  • Service tax registration norms simplified
  • Core sector posts 9.9 pc growth in Sept.
  • Issue specific security guidelines for SEZs, Home Ministry urged

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Rappoport not to assume post of BIFA director general
  • World's biggest containership calls at the port of Felixstowe
  • Thai receives first B777-200ER
  • Bibby Distribution buys Archfield (Shipping) Ltd in UK

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • US$1m demanded in new Somali hijacking
  • 100 more for GL
  • Nordic American's "solid" earnings
  • Norwegian Pearl "blacks out" Europe

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Northrop Grumman gets $1.45 billion Navy contract
  • California box ports revise clean air plan

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Deltaport expansion project clears environmental hurdle
  • Lloyds offers Chinese edition of ship detention pocket guide
  • Noise committee meeting scheduled for Portland Airport
  • Greenbrier names Graeme Jack to company's Board of Directors
  • Top tankers plans sale of Handymax vessel TOPLESS

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Wildcat strike hits ECT Rotterdam
    ECT's three Rotterdam container terminals were out of action last night due to wildcat stoppages which look set to continue today.
  • Deutsche Bank arm buys 49% stake in Peel Ports
    A 49% stake in Peel Ports, the UK's second largest ports group, has been acquired by Deutsche Bank's asset management arm for about £750m ($1.425bn).
  • Troubled Sea Containers faces possible £134m UK pension payment
    SEA Containers ' currently operating under Chapter 11 ' could be forced to pay £134m ($254m) into its two British pension schemes, the company has conceded in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US, writes David Osler.
  • SeaDragon breathes life into British rig building after 20-year absence
    RIG building will return to Britain after almost a 20-year absence with SeaDragon Offshore ordering a drilling semi-submersible from Tees Alliance Group.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Meyer Werft tries again
    MEYER Werft, the German cruise ship builder, is preparing for a second attempt to launch the Norwegian Pearl after an initial attempt led to a power blackout
  • Gard claims substantial PEME savings
    Gard, the Norway-based P&I club, says it has made substantial savings in crew claims as a result of its pre-employment medical examination
  • No fallout in Freeport: Hutchison
    HUTCHISON Ports Bahamas maintains there are no operational impacts from the intensifying controversies besieging the Grand Bahama Port Authority
  • Rokia discharge starts tomorrow
    DISCHARGING of deck cargo from the grounded ro-ro/container vessel Rokia Delmas is to start tomorrow
  • Teco sets Davie running again
    TECO Management of Norway has completed its takeover of the Davie Industries shipyard near Quebec City and is looking for business
  • Deutsche Bank takes 49% of Peel
  • India told to focus on dredging
  • Greek owners criticise EC policy
  • Russian Med fuel plan checked
  • Ship prices to rise even further

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • APM Terminals signs for French hub
    Port operating arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk has won control of container terminal at north French port of Dunkirk.
  • Halifax terminal sold
  • Lower U.S. losses buoy Deutsche Post outlook
  • Strike threat at Paris airport
  • New mark for intermodal
  • India port makes plans for transshipment hub
  • Richardson, Veitch receive AOTOS awards
  • TNT completes logistics sale
  • Polar Air Cargo opens service to Beijing
  • Mumbai building new box yard
  • ProLogis acquires UK portfolio

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Updated: Wildcat strike cripples all three Rotterdam ECT-terminals
    An all-out wildcat strike has crippled all three ECT terminals in Rotterdam today which could continue into Tuesday, a union-leader told ci-online.
  • Bahama drama will see GBPA ownership contested in court
    Grand Bahama Port Authority shareholders will face each other across a courtroom later this month as a simmering feud between two families erupts into the open, writes Lloyd's List.
  • Macquarie looks set to acquire Halifax container terminal
  • K Line says it may reduce Asia-Europe port calls to cut costs
  • Hamburg to float up to 49.9% of HHLA in beauty-contest bid
  • Railroad sells off Virginia real estate as the rise of off-dock distribution centres continues
  • Deltaport gets final green light to boost Vancouver box capacity with third berth
  • Namsung launches Korea/China link
  • Sluggish Gwadar Port progress accelerates towards end-of-year goal
  • TNT completes Logistics sale to private equity firm
  • Mumbai to build for the future on the remains of the past as it prepares to re-acquire old terminals
  • Updated: Infrastructure investors return to UK market with Peel Holdings investment

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Wildcat strike at Rotterdam
    Rotterdam's ECT says its workforce is light but hopes to have more hands to handle boxes on tonight's night shift.
  • Pac Basin biggie
    Hong Kong owner could reap $146m from private placement of shares to fund further bulker buys.
  • Wave cripples LPG carrier
    Lauritzen Kogas vessel heads to Norwegian port for repairs after rogue wave takes out power supply in storm surge.
  • Eimskip lands Alaskan operator
    Third takeover in a year for Icelandic box line as it snaps up Pacific Tramper Services of the US.
  • Nenaco hurts parent
    Philippines ferry owner's nine-month loss is bad news for Metro Pacific Corp.
  • BC ferry loses power
    Queen of Capilano stranded off Horseshoe Bay, Canada, 18 months after previous incident at same port.
  • Navios nous
    Acquisition-hungry Greek bulker owner could prey on company fleets to swells own ranks.
  • Provalys creeps toward delivery
    First in trio of troubled French LNG carrier newbuilding said to be "complete."
  • Anek to raise funds
    Greek ferry owner at centre of tussle for compatriot outfit said to be readying $130m share-capital increase.
  • Silja chief quits
    Tallink takeover means the end for Antti Pankakoski after three years in Finnish owner's top job.
  • Union wins boxship crew reprieve
    Hapag-Lloyd agrees to discuss keeping on New Zealand crew after veteran vessel is retired from trans-Tasman service.
  • IHI cuts losses again
    Japanese shipbuilder improves on dire 2005 in first half as currency fluctuations work in its favour.
  • One missing from Carnival ship
    Second disappearance in less than a week from two cruise ships bound for US ports.
  • Fisher nets again
    Fast-expanding UK marine group establishes inspection company after three acquisitions in the past month.
  • Master admits ramming USCG
    But union believes Danish captain's confession made under pressure in US custody.
  • Somali pirates demand $1m
    Gunmen make demands after hijacking UAE-flagged general cargo ship and its 14 man crew.
  • Essar slips again
    Higher bunker costs hit Indian VLCC and bulker owner in first six months.
  • QGTC bags another Q-max
    Qatar Gas Transport Co officially signs contract on lone LNG carrier newbuilding for RasGas 3 project.
  • Daiichi orders bulker
    Japanese shipowner to employ newbuilding to haul coal ash for domestic electricity producer.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • JP Morgan eyes ships for commodity business
  • New Zealand warns shipping of iceberg armada
  • ESPMC-WITASS to add Puerto Cabello congestion surcharge
  • INTTRA doubles growth in India since January
  • "Texas Clipper" to be used as artificial reef
  • Relax, it's a regular FedEx rate increase
  • Aeroterm acquires Delta complex at Dallas Fort Worth airport
  • WFS names Gibson-Hunt group transport manager for the U.K.
  • Allen Group and BNSF working on Dallas intermodal park
  • Eubank joins Shevell Group
  • U.S. industry urges "push back" against proposed China export rule
  • Agency to study investment and trade linkages between U.S., Asia
  • TNT Logistics sale finalized
  • U.S. continues antidumping investigations of lemon juice imports
  • USMEF elects new chairman, predicts meat export increase in 2007
  • Peru, Colombia lift import ban on U.S. beef
  • Weber selects Kuehne + Nagel for U.K. inbound services
  • Census prepares to audit AES records in 2007
  • Global Insight: 5% to 7% TEU growth rest of 2006
  • Vancouver welcomes government decision on Deltaport expansion
  • Oakland's Bridges will become Virginia port director
  • Halifax dredging container berth
  • Basham visits Los Angeles terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Tallink to leave Hanko
    Starting from January 2007, Tallink will change the port of destination in Finland from Hanko to Helsinki in its German ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
  • Port backs scrubber technology
    Authority pushing for mobile solution to ship emissions in West Coast port.
  • Royal Caribbean expects stable bunker prices
    Cruise line seeing some relief despite $20 million more for fuel in quarterly results.
  • Antwerp competing on bunker price despite refinery downtime
    Up to six weeks closure expected at Antwerp refinery and major source of bunker fuel.
  • Push to include shipping emissions in Kyoto Protocol
    The European Commission wants to expand Kyoto Protocol once current 'commitment period' runs out.
  • New trader at Stena Oil
  • O.W. Bunkers UK prepares to move
    New office next week to accommodate growing team.
  • Fuel costs maroon South African patrol vessels
    New marine patrol vessels not spending enough time at sea due to crippling fuel expenses.
  • IMB says piracy in decline
    Pirate attacks declining globally, but 'hot spots' remain and in some areas attacks are becoming increasingly violent.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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