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February 13, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan shipping lines post Q3 profit falls; cut annual forecasts
    JAPAN's top three shipping firms have said that a fall in freight rates slashed quarterly profit more than 20 per cent, and surprise cuts in annual forecasts at the two largest firms drove the sector's shares sharply lower.
  • 70% of Indians against letting in toxic ship
    SEVENTY per cent of Indians are against allowing an asbestos-laden decommissioned French warship to be broken up in India, according to a survey commissioned by the rights group Greenpeace.
  • General Maritime sells 9 ships to S'pore's Tanker Pacific
    GENERAL Maritime Corp, the second-largest US tanker owner, agreed to sell nine ships to Singapore's Tanker Pacific for US$247.5 million in an effort to reduce the age of its fleet and modernise it.
  • Supertanker shortage expected
  • Bangladesh truckers call off port strike
  • Caribbean tanker rates continue to fall on excess supplies
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen's Q4 profit down 64%

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco eyes Greek ports
  • ACCC seeks court injunction to prevent Toll takeover of Patrick
  • Speed continues to be essence of fashion's supply chain
  • Seven Mountain establishes Chinese web site
  • MISC joins Inttra
  • Largest US LTL carrier drives into China market
  • Westport sets box world record of 421 moves in hour
  • Ellen MacArthur sails with CMA CGM to Asia
  • Air New Zealand to fly daily to San Francisco
  • Adam Air considers selling shares to Qantas
  • Delta names new chief information officer

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Now, it's Maersk Line - Pooling strengths with P&O Nedlloyd
  • MOL to open BPO facility in Hyderabad
  • Fieo urges PM to protect SMEs from dumping of cheaper, substandard goods
  • 18th batch of Export Import Workshop to begin on February 25
  • NMCC calls for gradual reduction in Customs duties
  • ISMA ready to export 5 lakh tonnes of sugar
  • Assocham, Serbian Commerce Chamber sign MoU to boost trade
  • Soyameal exports up 178 pc in January
  • P&O within DP World's grasp as PSA pulls out
  • Cultures from all over India converge at KPT's mega meet
  • KoPT plans major equipment acquisition
  • Chennai, Tuticorin Ports get set to handle wheat imports
  • New model concession pact to be prepared by law firm
  • Container trailer operators to abide by judgment against overloading

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics appoints new board member
  • Bunker costs hit Japanese big three
  • Emirates SkyCargo expands services in Russia
  • International freight traffic: new contract replaces RIV agreement
  • Star Distribution and tts Global Logistics take over Toll Collect's logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • UK and France set to assist in Red Sea inquiry
  • PSA gives up bid for P&O
  • Schat Harding told to review lifeboat hook design
  • Matson boosts ro-ro capacity

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Bollinger books bunkering barge order

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Port of Everett teaming up with city of Mukilteo for quiet zone
  • Short-term parking rates going up at Portland International Airport
  • Department of Transportation ready to Ok commercial space travel
  • Rail freight totals up during January
  • Transportation index jumps during month of November

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Containers washed off Maersk ship
    DOZENS of containers were swept into the sea from a Maersk ship late last week soon after it left Rotterdam for Hamburg.
  • Owners face P&I hike of up to 18.5%
    MOST of the world's merchant shipowners are likely to have to pay just over 6% more towards group reinsurance costs from February 20.
  • Genmar has $1bn in kitty for acquisitions
    THE $247.5m sale of its nine oil bulk and ore aframaxes to Tanker Pacific ' disposal of its final "non-core" assets ' will enable General Maritime to "actively look for acquisition opportunities", the Peter Georgiopoulos enterprise has said.
  • Baltic wants to buy back 35% of shares
    THE Baltic Exchange will buy back up to 35% of its equity at a premium if it receives approval for changes to its rules on share ownership.
  • DP World wins P&O takeover battle as PSA backs down
    PSA International has pulled out of the bidding war for P&O, leaving the way clear for Dubai's DP World to become the globe's third largest terminal operator.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Al-Salam victims 'have right to know'
    IMO Secretary General Efthimios Mitropoulos paid a flying visit to Egypt this week to call for full co-operation in the investigation into the sinking of the al-Salam Boccaccio 98
  • Matson to upgrade ro-ro capacity
    MATSON Navigation has announced plans to convert its boxship Mokihana to a combination container/ro-ro ship and hopes to have it in service by mid-2007
  • GenMar sale ends rationalisation
    GENERAL Maritime has sold nine 'non-core' Aframax tankers, concluding a rationalisation programme that has cut its fleet in half
  • Pecorini hits back for Tirrenia
  • MSC opposes Chantiers sale to Aker
  • Petroecuador plunges into crisis
  • Court allows cruise initiative to proceed
  • Spanish yard sale deadline stands
  • MSC Crociere challenges Costa
  • PSA pulls out of running for P&O

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • DP World wins P&O ports bidding
    PSA International drops out of takeover battle for P&O, paving the way for rival DP World to proceed with $6.8 billion acquisition.
  • U.S. trade deficit mark in 2005
  • FedEx economist sees steady global growth in '06
  • Legal Brief: Love Thy Regulator
  • Matson adding ro-ro capacity
  • Suez Canal reopens
  • Hamburg Süd opens Mexico office
  • UPS raises dividend
  • Union Pacific adding 'green' locos for LA railyards
  • Hutchison clearance delays Mumbai terminal bids

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • P&O returns forced PSAI's retreat
    P&O shareholders are expected to approve the 520p/share (US$8.74) offer made by DP World following PSA International's surprise withdrawal today.
  • Patrick finds second solution to troubled joint venture with Toll
    Patrick Corporation has found a way to avoid a value-destroying dissolution of Pacific National, its rail joint venture with Toll Holdings, while expanding Patrick's rail capability.
  • Mumbai offshore box-terminal bidding postponed again
  • CP Valour cargo claims could reach US$15m
  • End of the AuSea Express
  • COSCO's first Asia-Med service to cover Piraeus
  • Fowairet resumes active service, after shipyard repairs
  • Updated: PSAI withdraws from P&O bidding
  • Japanese liners see decline in container business
  • P&O shareholders await PSA's response as bidding war reaches climax

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Jones joins Armada
    Shipmanager Saunders Jones is back in business in former employee Bobbi Wolff's new US-flag venture.
  • Frontline quartet
    China looks to have given John Fredriksen a sweet price on VLCC newbuildings.
  • No divorce at Star
    Bergen's Westfal-Larsens have lost a bid to split Star Shipping with the Griegs and go their own way.
  • FMC slashes $4m Sea-Land fine
    Polticially appointed US regulators have overridden staff recommendations and cut by 80% a $4m fine against Sea-Land Service.
  • Ofer buys Genmar OBOs
    Sale of nine aframaxes to Tanker Pacific to cost 55 staff their jobs as Piraeus office is axed.
  • George wins 'firm' price
    Economou's private operation secures $40.5m for 1992-built aframax.
  • Ofer sells Sunshine
    But an extra $14.5m will help keep shipowner's pocket warm
  • Singapore concedes P&O
    Share price of UK ports group tumbles as Dubai's $6.8bn bid prevails.
  • Cash Callimanopulos
    Greece's Trade & Transport continues to buy Spanish-built suezmax tankers.
  • Schat-Harding off the hook?
    Umoe subsidiary says servicing of equipment implicated in fatal lifeboat fall was done by a third party.
  • Blasco fears asset sale
    Ukrainian shipowner's remaining property could be offloaded to pay creditors.
  • Fradkov quits Fesco
    Russian prime minister Mikhail Fradkov's son Pyotr has left deputy's job after 18 months.
  • Wartsila gets automated
    Finnish marine enginebuilder adds to its portfolio with $74m acquisition of Singapore based Total Automation.
  • A good week for Fain
    RCCL chief cashes in more stock options to bring his profit tally for the week to $6.5m.
  • Crew safe after engine blast
    Cambodian-flagged boxship's 18 seafarers unhurt after incident off Vladivostok.
  • Smit smiling
    Dutch salvage and towage company is toasting a 40% rise in net profits last year.
  • Arpeni thinks big
    Indonesian owner sets aside $100m to add 12 vessels to its fleet this year.
  • All eyes on PSA
    Time fast running out for Singapore port operator in battle for UK ports and ferry group P&O.
  • Sanoyas mired in the red
    Healthy operating profits are not being turned into bottom-line earnings at Japanese shipbuilder.
  • Limburg bomber escapes
    Fawaz Al-Rabeei on the run after group of suspected terrorists tunnel out of Yemeni prison.
  • Profits drop at Kyoei
    More pain for Japanese tanker owner as nine month results show 75% decline from a year ago.
  • Reversal of fortunes at Inui
    Japanese handysize specialist moves into profit after two consecutive quarters of declines.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Fuel costs hit "K" LINE results
  • MOL says costs mounting in third quarter results
  • Matson to convert container ship to ro/ro
  • Compromise reached on Heathrow fuel rationing
  • EPA considers changes to export reporting requirements
  • NIT League surveys trade about C-TPAT
  • CDW opens Las Vegas distribution center
  • PSA pulls out of bidding for P&O
  • Port of Los Angeles sees record increase in on-dock lifts

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • "Tricolor" collision ruiling appealed
    The US court ruling that the 1982-built, 1036 TEU container vessel "Karibia" was entirely to blame for the sinking ...
  • Stad ship tunnel no priority
    The Stad ship tunnel no longer has solid support from the coalition partners in the current, leftist Norwegian government. During ...
  • IMO to send experts to Egypt
    IMO will provide technical expertise to the Egyptian investigation into the ferry disaster in the Red Sea. Egypt has launched ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
  • Colombia shakes off diesel rumours
    Suppliers confirm ample gas oil avails after speculation that supplies were tight.
  • Singapore suppliers await low-sulphur factor
    With the first SECA due in the Baltic Sea this year, Singapore demand for low sulphur fuel could increase.
  • Lube plant expansion could supply eastern requirements
    Lukoil president says lube plant expansion could supply lubricating materials to the entire east of Russia, including for the production of sea-going vessels.
  • Rotterdam market remains stable
  • Ex-director dismisses former employer's claims
    A former employee of Triton Marine Fuels has dismissed claims made by the company.
  • Changing of the guard at IBIA
    In an extract from a frank interview with Bunkerworld magazine, Don Gregory, chairman of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), admits that the industry association needs to adapt to changing times.
  • Netherlands: Expansion prompts new appointment
  • Malaysia injects 15 new police boats to deter piracy
    Malaysia stepping up Malacca Strait anti-piracy efforts.
  • Statoil to produce more LSFO in Mongstad
    Ahead of SECA in Europe, Norwegian company supplying more LSFO in Mongstad.
  • Chimbusco posts 28% rise in bonded bunker sales in 2005
    Supplier reporting 28% rise in bonded bunker fuel sales for 2005.
  • Aegean eyes more markets as barge fleet expansion continues
    Supplier investing in up to 20 new bunker barges and applying for a bunkering licence in Singapore.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
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