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January 16, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • French asbestos warship clears Suez hurdle
    EGYPT yesterday approved the transit through the Suez Canal of a decommissioned French warship heading for an Indian scrapyard that had been stranded for three days over fears it was an environmental hazard.
  • Kuehne & Nagel to beat forecasts after ACR buy
    KUEHNE & Nagel International, the world's largest sea-freight forwarder, expects to surpass its 2006 targets of 12 per cent sales and profit growth after the 440 million euro acquisition of ACR Logistics boosts revenue, chief financial officer Gerard van Kesteren said in an interview.
  • Turkey's Dardanelles strait shut after ship runs aground
    A ship owned by the Angelicoussis Group, Greece's biggest shipping company, ran aground in Turkey's Dardanelles strait on Friday, partially closing the waterway.
  • Caribbean tanker rates may fall as ships arrive from Europe
  • London Tube faces strike threat from train drivers
  • German equity investor mulls hostile bid for TNT

Sched Netweb site
  • US-Asia scrap metal rates to rise: WTSA
  • Yang Ming launches new China-SE Asia service
  • New container port to be built in southern Vietnam
  • Strong growth maintained in 2005: PSA
  • DHL plans US$181m service centre for NYC
  • Hactl cargo data integration with Ezycargo complete
  • United, Creditors' Committee iron out reorganisation plan differences
  • KLM to offer cargo management courses with university

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC to connect South India to its worldwide liner network
  • Bidding war for P&O hots up
  • WTSA to hike rates of metal scrap shipments from US to Asia
  • Rates of Asia-bound tankers continue to drop
  • Move to bar Clemenceau entry
  • Apparel, denim exports rise marginally
  • Imports of non-edible oil surge by 246 pc in Nov-Dec.
  • Port workers in Germany, Belgium strike against EU reforms
  • KoPT asked to prepare terms of reference for feasibility study
  • KRCL planning 223-km gauge conversion project linking Gujarat ports
  • Private firms to build most of road projects by 2012
  • Pvt. sector entry will boost rail container traffic, avers Velu
  • Boeing, A-I formalise 68-jet order pact
  • Body to ensure rail tariff rationalisation proposed
  • FBT will be simplified, assures Chidambaram
  • Vanaspati industry demands safeguards from increasing duty-free imports
  • Customs duties in India high-US official
  • Fiscal sops for agro-chem industry to be proposed
  • Target Plus scheme to have sharper focus, announces Kamal Nath
  • Economists offer pre-Budget suggestions to FM
  • New SEZ rules to be notified in 10 days
  • Adarsh Kishore appointed new Finance Secretary

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • Hellmann names new European regional head
  • Eastern Car Liner and Rickmers-Linie to cooperate
  • Air France to launch daily service from Paris Leipzig
  • Danser Container Line scoops up Natural van Dam
  • McLane extends contract with K & G Stores Inc in USA

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • UK calls for co-operation on transport security
  • Offshore well numbers unlikely to grow but spending will surge
  • Channel collision
  • Ashdod congestion eases
  • DFDS sells ro-pax

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • WTSA member carriers plan metal scrap rate increase
  • Radiant Logistics buying Seattle freight forwarder
  • Portland Shipping Club looks for 'Old Salt' nominations
  • Pair of records broken by yearly railroad totals
  • Union Pacific wants to hire members of armed forces

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Look to medium term for positive prospects says SMF
    WITH FREIGHT rates softening the Singapore Maritime Foundation is urging shipowners not cutback on areas such as training as long term prospects remain healthy.
  • TEN ploughs $280m into fleet expansion programme
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation has announced a $280m expansion programme embracing five tankers, ranging from from handymax product tankers to a very large crude carriers and comprising three newbuildings and two second-hand ships.
  • Support for ports directive slipping as Bill faces outright rejection
    INDUSTRY is predicting a second defeat for the European Union port services directive on Wednesday.
  • 'More harm than good' claim
    THE draft directive on port services could end up doing more harm than good in its present form, European port industry association Espo has warned, writes Justin Stares .
  • Barrow named as Maritime London head
    A NEW chief executive has been appointed for the promotional body Maritime London to replace Tony Funnell, who has retired, writes Michael Grey.
  • Iraq calls for end to war risk weighting at Umm Qasr
    THE Iraqi Port Authority has called for the scrapping of war risk weighting for vessels calling at its busiest port, Umm Qasr.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • Eleventh-hour plea on EU Directive
    EUROPEAN port operators have issued an eleventh-hour plea for European transport commissioner Jacques Barrot to withdraw the proposed Port Services Directive
  • Shell force majeure in Nigeria
    SHELL has declared force majeure, warning of delays in oil exports from Nigeria, after the kidnapping of four expatriate oil workers and a pipeline explosion
  • 'No future for' Caribbean bananas
    COMPETITION from Latin American producers and European subsidies will soon force Caribbean countries to abandon banana and sugar production, it was claimed this week
  • Grindrod in perishable cargo alliance
    GRINDROD, Southern Africa's leading freight forwarder of perishable cargo, has teamed up with reefer alliance NYKLauritzenCool to develop shipments to major markets
  • China, India sign energy agreement
  • Tsakos Energy to add five tankers
  • Trans-Pacific scrap rates rising
  • Mercosur faces uncertain future
  • LNG carrier leaves Darwin without cargo
  • Hoverspeed managers in Dover talks
  • Hamburg salvor to recover ship section
  • MSC's Aponte muscles into ferries
  • Tallink posts profit in weak quarter
  • NYK charters out VL newbuildings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • LA eyes more off-peak traffic
    Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach gateway plan ways to push more container traffic into off-peak hours.
  • Portland boxes plummet
  • EU dockers plan mass protest
  • Journal of Commerce completes in-depth program for Short Sea Shipping Conference
  • Bar pilot's body found
  • Deutsche Post 'watching' UPS German mail move
  • Canada appeals WTO lumber ruling
  • German railroad's stevedore buy in doubt
  • Box lessor UES acquired

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • Combatants silent as P&O Ports battle rages
    Subterfuge is apparently tarnishing the battle for the hearts and minds of P&O investors, as reports that PSA Corp intends to break the company up surfaced in Hong Kong today.
  • Hamburg ends HHLA/DB negotiations
    The Hamburg Senate has just aborted its HHLA takeover talks with Deutsche Bahn, with Hamburg mayor Ole von Beust and finance senator Wolfgang Peiner citing DB's headquarters as the stumbling-block.
  • PIL MD urges industry to look beyond softer short-term prospects
  • COSCON to adjust China-Australia service
  • PSA's Singapore weight shifts, after 8.1% growth, versus 51.32% overseas
  • Wan Hai deploys Jurong newbuilding on Middle East trades
  • Temas to add two vessels for Jakarta-Port Klang
  • March against Ports Package II sees more allies falling into step
  • JNPT third box terminal to be partially operational in April

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • Baltic products surge
    St Petersburg's exports of oil products soared 18% last year, despite higher duties.
  • Stealthgas adds another
    Vafias quoted vehicle coughs up $9.8m for lpg carrier on time-charter to oil major.
  • Oily-water foulers held in Japan
    Four ships held in Japan last month by PSC inspectors had separator deficiencies in echo of US action.
  • Bourgas books ferry
    Bulgarian yard to build third ship for Lithuania's Smiltynes Perkela.
  • Kaspar builds volumes
    Azerbaijan state shipowner carried 5% more oil in 2005.
  • Clean slate in Hong Kong
    Chinese territory detained grand total of zero ships during December.
  • Grindrod hot for Cool venture
    South African owner to team up with LauritzenCool on logistics.
  • Samsung earnings soars
    Korean shipbuilder back on track in 2005 after receiving order boosts.
  • DFDS offloads Palanga
    Danish company's Lisco Baltic Service unit sells veteran ro-pax to New Zealand owner.
  • Smedvig backs Fredriksen
    Drilling contractor's board of directors recommends that shareholders accept SeaDrill offer.
  • Sovcomflot sells suezmaxes
    Tromso Reliance and Trust rumoured gone for $45m to JB Ugland.
  • Tug for Great Barrier Reef
    Australian authorities unveil plans for $100m eight-year contract for emergency towage vessel.
  • Northbound traffic halted on Dardanelles
    Grounding of Angelicoussis bulker prompts partial shutdown of straits.
  • TEN bolsters fleet
    Listed shipowner inks three newbuildings and 'buys' VLCC and MR tanker from Tsakos Group.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • U.S./Asia freight rates to rise, China 'free time' curtailed
  • NYK to transfer Africa, Latin America operations
  • Star Shipping vessel collides with tanker outside Boulogne, France
  • Wan Hai names 2,646-TEU ship
  • UAL Corp. reaches agreement with creditors committee
  • World Airways wins airlift job
  • Great Lakes 2005 coal shipments up 7%
  • RailAmerica's carloads up 5.4% in 2005
  • Hickerson to head Pacer truck unit
  • U.S. textile group calls for China trade reforms
  • INTTRA launches tender application
  • GeoLogistics selects new ocean freight chief
  • PSA's throughput rises 24.4% in 2005
  • Commission favors end for New Orleans Gulf Outlet
  • Canadian port of Vancouver's box volume up 6% in 2005

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • No strike on Swedish vessels
    Just a few hours before deadline the Swedish Merchant Marine Officer's Association, the Swedish Ship Officers' Association and the Swedish ...
  • Several potential buyers orbiting Scandlines
    Since the for-sale sign was officially hung on Scandlines' doors, no obvious buyer for the Danish/German ferry operator ...
  • "Clemenceau" stopped by Egypt
    The French aircraft carrier "Clemenceau" has been denied to enter Egyptian waters on its way the scrapping beaches in Alang ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2006
  • Weather hampers Portland resupply
    Rough weather on Columbia River Bar frustrating resupply schedules and keeping avails tight, prices firm.
  • US market steady ahead of long weekend
    Bunker prices staying stable despite crude creeping up, higher demand expected next week.
  • Major Singapore refinery shutdown scheduled for March
    Regional fuel supply could be affected as major plans shutdown of more than 20% of Singapore's total refining capacity.
  • Lubmarine partners Australian marine fuel supplier
    Marine lube supplier has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Australian marine fuel supplier.
  • APL Panama still stuck despite lighter fuel load
    Concern for fuel leak increases as salvage efforts face uphill struggle.
  • Rotterdam holds firm at midday
  • Lower water limit stops uptake of new ISO 8217 standard
    Most Singapore bunker suppliers are still basing contracts on ISO 8217:1996, and tell Bunkerworld that the MPA sees it as commercial issue.
  • STS transfer proposal underway for Falmouth
    Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have pushed forward a proposal to carry out STS crude oil transfers in Falmouth Bay.
  • China 2005 crude output up, product pricing policy may change
    China's crude output increased in 2005 while import growth slowed. Industry experts foresee a revamp of domestic product price mechanism.
  • Export duties hit Russian 2005 oil exports
    2005 figures reveal impact of rising export duties, but reduction in crude and oil product levies is imminent.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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 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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