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February 16, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Malpractice still rears ugly head in Singapore bunker industry
    THE health of Singapore's $13 billion bunker industry was a hot topic earlier this week at a marine fuel forum here with participants saying that malpractice still features in the local industry despite rigorous attempts to clean it up.
  • India-bound Chirac tackles asbestos ship legal row
    PRESIDENT Jacques Chirac stepped in on Tuesday to tackle a messy legal standoff that has ensnared the scrapping of an asbestos-laden French warship in India, just days before he makes an official visit to the Asian state.
  • Thoresen Thai's Q1 profit falls 57% on costs
    THORESEN Thai Agencies Pcl, Thailand's second-largest shipping company by market value, said profit fell 57 per cent in its fiscal first quarter on higher vessel operating costs and less revenue from freight.
  • China Cosco expects strong 2006 earnings
  • India's Shreyas Shipping to raise funds for expansion

Sched Netweb site
  • March start for MOL Ho Chi Minh-Hong Kong box service
  • Tianjin port to invest CNY7b in 2006
  • Building of Taiyuan-Zhongwei railway set to get underway
  • Sabah container port to open in 2007
  • Vietnamese, Japanese officials to discuss possible FTA in Hanoi
  • Port of Hamburg sees strong growth in 2005
  • EU, US cargo price-fixing probe turns to Asia
  • Korean Air begins cargo flights to Chennai
  • New C2K association formed in Scandinavia
  • Aloha signs up for Cargo Data Management services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ANL to come aboard EPIC service from March 1
  • GE Shipping to buy Aframax tanker
  • Seize the moment, Minister exhorts trade
  • Fieo to organise trade shows in Russia
  • Apparel exporters seek soft tax regime
  • Gems & jewellery sector may be granted trading hub status
  • Unique consignment number to track goods coming!
  • Export boom unabated
  • Seafood export trade at standstill
  • Baalu dedicates NMPT's multi-purpose berth to the nation
  • MbPT's gardens get bouquet of awards from Friends of Trees
  • Durgapur to be next on CONCOR's ICD map

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • New Virgin America chairman
  • Kolkata port trust to increase capacity at Sagar Island
  • Second daily Perth flight for Emirates
  • Rail4chem licensed to operate in France
  • Aramex buys Freight Professionals
  • Canada's new government backs transportation initiatives
  • Freightbridge International launches InfoShip
  • Security in international logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • K Line takes delivery of Snøhvit ship
  • Logistics software firm FWL expands
  • Box rates predicted to fall

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • HHI delivers HiMSEN gensets to Turkish shipbuilder
  • $1.6 billion funding for advanced cargo scanner
  • USCG proposes changes for lease financed vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Port of Seattle Commissioners eye opening Terminal 30 to cargo ships
  • Honda places largest order for Greenbrier's Auto-Max railcars
  • Port of Olympia schedules annual boating/chowder event
  • Matson begins service to Guam and Micronesia
  • Keel-laying ceremony held for next T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chirac orders Clemenceau to return to French waters
    FRENCH president Jacques Chirac yesterday brought to an end the international legal imbroglio over the planned demolition of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Clemenceau in India by ordering the vessel to be brought back to France.
  • Teekay adopts BMT SeaTech shipboard monitoring to shave its fuel bill
    REFINED shipboard equipment monitoring that could wipe over $1bn off the marine industry's heavy fuel oil bill has been given the go-ahead by one of the world's largest tanker owners, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • Shippers welcome joint EU-US air cargo price fixing probe
    SHIPPERS yesterday welcomed the joint European Union-US investigation into alleged anti-competitiveness practices in the air cargo industry.
  • DNV attacks 'unlimited liability' plan
    Classification society Det Norske Veritas has hit out against European Commission plans to introduce unlimited liability following maritime incidents.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Clemenceau recalled to France
    FRENCH president Jacques Chirac has today ordered the return to French waters of the former aircraft carrier Clemenceau, which was due to be demolished in India
  • Matson launches new Pacific routes
    MATSON Navigation yesterday launched its new dedicated Guam and Micronesia service as the company prepares to begin its China-Long Beach route next week
  • Cruise lines fight Grease lawsuit
    CARNIVAL Corp will 'vigorously defend' itself against the $50M lawsuit filed by owners of the musical 'Grease', the cruise giant says in its annual report
  • US at odds with China on trade practices
    CHINA should be held accountable for its actions, says the US trade representative, who asked Congress yesterday to authorise a special counsel to oversee China trade
  • Gulf refinery slowdown warning
  • Kefaloyannis stays put
  • Spain renews search for missing man
  • Reliance to double refinery capacity
  • Shipowner denies cartoon link to death
  • Spain tackles shock block drop
  • Bremer Landesbank boosts shipping portfolio
  • Oz intent on saving wheat sales
  • India clamps down on detainees
  • Crewman dies in engineroom blast

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Seattle plans to reopen box terminal
    Preliminary design work is set to begin on Terminal 30, which was converted to a cruise facility in 2002.
  • Matson's China-US service to start next week
  • Gap sues Maersk
  • WTO's chief warns against US protectionism, fears over China
  • Air-cargo probe widens to Asia
  • Deutsche Post earnings surge
  • Panama Canal Authority christens new drilling barge
  • Proponents push LNG engines for trucks
  • Port of Baltimore adopts eModal trucker-database program

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Peijs leaves 'no sod' turned on Iron Rhine
    Holland is not prepared to reopen the so-called Iron Rhine railway line along its dormant railtrack, Dutch transport minister Karla Peijs told ci-online.
  • Pelindo II ready to take JICT from HPH
    Indonesia's Pelindo II, is ready to take over Hutchison Ports Holding's 51% stake in Jakarta International Container Terminal, if talks over the revision of a contractual term fail.
  • Relaxed charterers wait for rate decline
  • MSC steps up Montreal access, with service and terminal developments
  • P&O Ports to offer rail-movement of boxes in India
  • Jakarta seeks port development funds from Japan
  • Port of Halifax sets new box record, with growing Suez trade
  • Seattle moves forward with box-terminal consideration
  • ACL launches US/West Africa service
  • ANL, Maersk, MSC and CP Ships offer joint trans-Tasman services
  • SITC upgrades China/Japan-Kyushu service
  • Landlocked Austria pushes inland shipping during its EU presidency
  • ANL secures Europe/Gulf/Sub Continent space from EPIC
  • Furniture designer makes nifty work of NAFTA obligations

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Dry rate rot hits Diana
    Profit through fourth quarter halved as time charter rates take a tumble.
  • Costs crucify Srab
    Smaller fleet and higher expenses pushed Swedish tanker owner to loss in 2005.
  • Crewman dies on tanker
    Champion Tankers fitter found dead after being held in confinement following attack on master.
  • Matson strengthens Guam ties
    New service with feeder links to Micronesia replaces alliance with APL in Pacific.
  • New CEO for Gearbulk
    Kristian Jebsen loosens grip on helm as he charts long term course as chairman.
  • Volumes rise at PSA
    Singapore port operator reports 34% jump in the number of containers handled by global operation.
  • Third bidder for Fesco
    Railway company Severstaltrans joins hunt for state's 19.8% holding in Russian container line.
  • Maritrans' earnings jump
    US tank-barge and lightering operator sees full year profits double on strengthening markets.
  • Orsova profit halved
    Rising costs cut earnings at central Romanian shipyard in 2005.
  • Demand rises for delay cover
    Strike Club reports strong growth as more owners look for protection against third party action.
  • TTA earnings crash
    Weaker rates and exchange losses peg back Thai bulker owner in first quarter.
  • Stolt slice sold
    Institutional investor Fidelity has offloaded 8.6% of Oslo-listed chemical tanker player.
  • Roll up, roll up
    Indian boxship owner Shreyas has put up to $8m of global depository receipts up for sale on Wednesday.
  • PUM profits quadruple
    Strong shipbuilding and repair activity bolster bottom line at Singapore's Pan United Marine.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Matson starts U.S. West Coast/Hawaii/Guam/China service
  • "K" Line receives LNG carrier
  • CMA CGM, Maruba to swap vessel space
  • Crowley names Cunningham as operations VP, promotes Yunta
  • U.S., EU launch dawn raids to probe air cargo cartels
  • Airbus establishes Middle East subsidiary
  • U.S. international air cargo up 3.7% in 2005
  • CSX fined for safety violations
  • USTR to step up enforcement of U.S.-China trade policy
  • U.S. seeks to resolve softwood lumber trade dispute with Canada
  • Bush economic report says subsidies harm future U.S. ag trade
  • 2005 trade statistics show no apparel surge, importers say
  • Panamanian government to inspect U.S. food safety system
  • E2E Inc. receives patent for container tracking system
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
  • Port of Seattle to reopen Terminal 30 to containerships
  • Baltimore port to deploy secure check-in system for trucks
  • General Electric NASSCO lays keel for third U.S. Navy T-AKE cargo ship
  • Public comments sought on LNG traffic in Chesapeake Bay

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Aker Yards improves order book
    Aker Yards had an order book of NOK 38.9 billion at the end of last year compared with NOK 23.4 ...
  • Weaker result despite increased revenue
    Finnlines' Plc's revenue increased by EUR 48.6 million to 746.7 million in 2005. Profit before taxes was EUR 35 million ...
  • Finnlines-newbuilding to be further delayed?
    The delivery of the first of the five ro-pax-vessels ordered by Finnlines from Italy may be further delayed ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
  • Houston prices tumble, West Coast waits
    Bearish crude finally hits the Houston market with supplies scrambling, but West Coast suppliers waiting for Asian reaction.
  • Tesoro hits half-billion profit
    Mid-size US refiner posts record profit on high throughput and refining margins, but heavy fuel sales down.
  • Cargoes keep Uruguay prices high
    Suppliers looking forward to improving local supplies as cost of importing product keeping market quiet.
  • DOE & API at a glance: This week's key US inventory data
  • MPA streamlines port clearance for bunker anchorage users
    The MPA has announced it will be enhancing its electronic port clearance system for vessels calling at the port to take bunkers under the Special Bunkering Anchorage Scheme .
  • Singapore: Strong bunker sales growth continues into 2006
    Preliminary estimates by the MPA show continued growth for bunker sales in Singapore, with 500 cst sales posting a 40% gain
  • Singapore: Facilitating the market for low-sulphur demand
    The need to accommodate a market for low-sulphur demand in Singapore is a conceivable possibility as Petrobras Marine posts an increase in volume sales of the fuel on year.
  • Tanker averted pirate attack in Singapore Strait
    Crew repells attempted boarding effort, according to piracy report.
  • Saudi Arabia: Oil refining capacity to double in five years
    Saudi Arabia plans to double its oil refining capacity within five years, from the current production of three million bpd.

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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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