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January 10, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • East Asian yards top in civilian shipbuilding
    THREE East Asian countries account for 80 per cent of the non-military shipbuilding orders worldwide, dominating in particular production of container and cargo ships, oil tankers and bulk carriers.
  • Greenpeace says ship collision won't stop whaling protests
    GREENPEACE activists vowed yesterday to fight on against a Japanese whaling fleet in the icy waters of the Antarctic despite what they called a deliberate ramming of their ship.
  • Ports, harbours closed as cyclone nears Australia
    MORE than 1,500 people were evacuated and ports and oil production platforms were closed yesterday as Western Australia's Pilbara region braced for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Clare, officials said.
  • London tube strike shuts dozens of stations

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM now 3rd largest container shipping group after buying Delmas
  • UAE firm buys Inchcape Shipping for US$292m
  • Hobart added to K + N's Australian network
  • Stanley Lim sets up logistics firm
  • FedEx's Shanghai distribution centre begins operations
  • Liaoning ports' throughput to exceed 500m tons by 2010
  • Yantai-Dalian land and sea freight train service to start up in H2
  • Record orders in 2005 for Boeing
  • KLAS opens Vietnam rep office
  • DHL signs contract with Stryker
  • Change at the top for Dachser

Exim Indiaweb site
  • America Express service to add eighth vessel
  • Hong Kong to reduce berthing fees
  • TSA members to raise US land surcharges by up to 41 pc
  • Samba to skip SA
  • MSC reshuffles US management
  • Adolf Adrion named new CEO of CP Ships
  • DEPB scheme likely to continue
  • Edible oil industry opposes duty-free vanaspati imports
  • Soyameal exports up by 28 pc in April-Dec. 2005
  • Swaminathan wants QRs on farm produce imports reimposed
  • Rice exports register robust 63 pc growth in H1; poultry, dairy items 62.7 pc
  • Panel finds Chinese-led consortium's financial bid acceptable
  • Decks cleared for Dighi port development
  • CONCOR SR posts 17 pc growth in export boxes
  • Wagon shortage may derail foray by private cos into container transportation
  • Rail freight services to Pakistan may follow passenger service
  • Need for regulator to maintain fairness in container movement seen
  • Panel re-evaluating airport revamp plan
  • Budget may provide fair deal to logistics sector
  • Rlys formulating plan to wean away more cargo from road transport
  • Forex reserves dropped by $ 950 million to $ 1,44,050 million
  • 'Brand India' will capture a large chunk of global business-Kamal Nath
  • Maharashtra govt plans to set up 11 SEZs
  • Himachal Pradesh planning 4 SEZs
  • IMC sets up 2 trade fora for manufacturing & services sectors
  • CCEA clears strategic oil reserves plan

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Wang retires at OOCL (Europe)
  • Sheikh Maktoum passes away
  • Strike planned in European ports
  • London investment fund second-largest Alitalia owner
  • Kombiverkehr expanding services primarily to northern Europe
  • DSV and Frans Maas confirm merger plans
  • Broad rejection of port package II in Germany
  • Embarcadero Systems launches new terminal security solution

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Skaugen's profit up
  • Ship Finance in rig deal
  • Euronav's farewell to single hulls
  • NY ferry officer jailed
  • Farstad deals

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • North American cruise traffic still growing
  • SeaDrill announces new Smedvig offer

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Crowley announces purchase for Alaskan fuel business
  • Washington border guards nab pair of teens with Ecstasy
  • World Trade Center Tacoma schedules annual Globe Awards
  • Transportation services index falls for first time since February
  • AAR publishes latest edition of Ten-Year Trends for railroads

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Evidence mounts against Eitzen tanker
    SUSPICION that the Sichem Pandora was involved in a multi-fatality collision last week with a French fishing vessel intensified on Monday evening after a prosecutor announced that paint on its hull was 'chemically' indistinguishable from that used on the fishing vessel.
  • ETA-Ascon paves way for $2.7bn major expansion
    MULTI-BILLION dollar plans to expand in bulk shipping and shipbuilding are in hand at ETA-Ascon, the Dubai-based conglomerate.
  • Cruise firms told one non-Europe stop is not enough to avoid VAT
    CRUISE firms operating in Europe must include value-added tax for on-board sales even if they have a non-European port of call in their itinerary, according to the European Commission.
  • Cross succeeds Goodrich as BMT chief
    BMT, the uniquely structured design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has appointed Neil Cross to succeed the late David Goodrich as chairman.
  • SeaDrill returns to offshore fray with improved Smedvig takeover offer
    John Fredriksen's determination to consolidate the offshore drilling sector has seen his quoted vehicle SeaDrill launch a fresh attempt to take over rival Norwegian operator Smedvig at a higher price, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Crew held on murder charge
    THE captain and three members of the crew of the bulker African Kalahari have been charged with murder and attempted murder in a Durban court
  • Shell tops fixture ranking
    SHELL remained the most active crude tanker charterer in the world last year, with BP jumping to the No. 2 slot, according to 2005 figures from Poten & Partners
  • Malta-registered tanker held in Dunkirk
    FRENCH authorities are continuing to hold the Malta-flagged chemical tanker Sichem Pandora in Dunkirk after a French fishing vessel went down off Alderney
  • Clemenceau heads into asbestos storm
    INDIA is likely to disallow the berthing of decommissioned French aircraft carrier Clemenceau at Alang's shipbreaking yards in Gujarat
  • KG financier rolls out mega fleet fund
    KG house Lloyd Fonds is rolling out a closed shipping fund worth $137M with the backing of Deutsche Bank
  • Ship Finance moves into offshore
    SHIP Finance International has moved into the offshore sector in a deal which, it claims, positions the company between the commercial bank and equity finance sectors
  • T&T energy minister arrested
  • Coaster master prosecuted
  • Changes ahead for Global Carriers
  • LNG ship rescues Irish rowers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Pacific Northwest ports near mark
    Total container volume in 2005 is likely to reach 6 million TEUs for the first time on boom in Asia exports, additional liner services.
  • Booz Allen hires former Customs chief Weise
  • Railroads set intermodal record
  • CMA CGM upgrades Asia-W. Africa
  • Transport index falls in Oct.
  • Miami port exec to Shanghai
  • S. Korean digital exports top $100B
  • U.S. company brokering Shanghai port property
  • Car float capsizes in NY Harbor

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • MTC muscles in on HPH in Mexico
    Marine Terminal Corporation is planning to focus on the port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico - up to now an HPH stronghold - for expansion.
  • Jakarta refuses PSA and HPH's demands in Bojonegara project
    Indonesia's Department of Transportation has signalled its refusal of certain guarantees on the Bojonegara Port project, saying this could create a monopoly.
  • Indonesia to conduct THC audit, accept suggestions
  • Trans-Sib players trying to see results of tariff-rise
  • US railroads set more records, sharpening capacity question
  • MSC focuses on Baltimore
  • Yang Ming to deploy new ship on CIX
  • Shipping lines welcome Concor monopoly end, but will 'wait and watch'
  • Finnsteve buys out TBE System to strengthen Kotka position
  • Dunkirk reports 2% container-rise in year of investment

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Cebu to build car carrier
    Japan's Tsuneishi Heavy Industries is letting its Philippines yard branch out from bulkers to car carriers.
  • Komrowski to Gijon again?
    Spanish shipbuilder Naval Gijon and possible buyer Factorias Vulcano are said to be working together on a new order.
  • Siba stocks up
    Italy's Siba Ships confirms that it will order a second 30,000-sheep livestock carrier from Labroy.
  • 'I gored a tanker'
    An anti-whaling campaigner is said to have boasted of colliding with a Japanese bunkers tanker.
  • Safe for Ship Finance
    Tanker owner Ship Finance International has broadened its horizons with an accommodation rig.
  • Lee migrates to Euronav
    Clarkson and Ceres tanker veteran Jonathan Lee has been appointed commercial manager for Euronav NV.
  • Fredriksen ups price
    Tanker king's offshore company makes new higher offer for Norwegian drilling rival Smedvig.
  • Coaster order grows
    Fertiliser producer K+S Gruppe is behind shipowner Wessels' order for 10 coasters in Slovakia.
  • Gas boost for Skaugen
    Strong market lifts Norwegian shipping group but pooling deal with AP Moller ' Maersk falls apart.
  • Eitzen heads for Dunkirk
    Shipowner to help investigation into events behind tragic loss of French trawler.
  • Gdynia looks to LNG
    Polish shipyard is again considering building LNG ships and invites other yards to talks.
  • ETA-Ascon aims high
    Dubai based trading and shipping group to spend $2.7bn on massive expansion of bulk carrier and tanker fleet.
  • Shell retains its crown
    Anglo-Dutch oil major maintains its position as world's largest charterer in the dirty fixtures market.
  • Teekay ship scoops up duo
    LNG carrier Hispania Spirit rescues two Irish oarsmen after boat capsizes off Bermuda.
  • Luvly jubbly!
    Carnival chief operating officer Howard Frank pulls in over $20m after selling stock options.
  • Babcock extends PD offer
    Australian company wins 80% of UK ports operator's shares, but will try for 90%.
  • Seadrill back again for Smedvig
    Norwegian offshore companies' shares suspended after reports they are cooking up another takeover deal.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • U.S./Caribbean carriers raise bunker surcharges
  • Crowley buys Alaskan fuel distribution company
  • Rickmers-Linie to add Pacific voyages via Eastern Car Liner charters
  • Evergreen joins Asia/Middle East loop
  • Crowley names Twaits VP, general counsel
  • U.S. international air cargo up 3.6% in November
  • Qantas starts Sydney/Beijing flights
  • PWC wins petrochemical logistics contract
  • Economist predicts strong exports for South Florida
  • N.Y.-N.J. foreign freight forwarders to convene Jan. 25
  • PierPass reaches 1 million truck milestone
  • Marine Terminals Corp. to implement SaviTrak information network
  • Lake Charles Stevedores changes name to P&O Ports Lake Charles

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Tricolor sinking blamed on "Karibia"
    The 1982-built, 1,036 TEU container vessel "Karibia" is solely to blame for the sinking of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen car ...
  • Bore acquires Engship
    The Turku-based shipping company Rederi Ab Engship and its fleet of 11 vessels will be taken over by another ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2006
  • Protesters ram Japanese bunker ship
    Anti-whaling protesters with 'can opener' device deliberately targeting ship in the Southern Ocean.
  • FL Selenia planning 140 million euro high-yield bond
    Lubricant manufacturer plans to issue a 140 million euro ($169.3 million) high-yield bond to part-fund its leveraged buyout.
  • APL Panama: 10,000 mt of fuel and ballast water to be removed
    Salvage crews attending the grounded vessel APL Panama are to remove 10,000 mt of bunker fuel and ballast water before attempting to refloat the vessel at the next high tide.
  • Total expands Gabon supply capacity with new barge
    Oil major charters a vessel to boost bunkering operations ahead of planned newbuild arrivals.
  • ARA: Fuel oil cargo arrivals could see prices tumble
    Closed arb to Asia and US coupled with large cargo arrivals could see northwest European fuel oil markets tumble, traders say.
  • Rotterdam barge market opens week very quiet
  • Hong Kong: Bunker fuel shortage grips market
    Shortage of 380 cst and 180 cst has restricted spot market activities, and the situation may get worse this week.
  • Conference collapse leads to individual bunker surcharges
    January's bunker surcharge changes under the Australian Europe Liner Association will be announced by the association's individual lines after its dissolution.
  • Bunkerworld Singapore moves to new office

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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
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