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BRIEFS
May 16, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA is welcome as an investor: Le Havre port
    THE French port authority of Le Havre, in expanding its port capacity to attract more cargo from Asia, is looking at investors keen on operating its new common user and dedicated terminals.
  • PSA's local volume rises 4.4% on growing trade
    PSA International Pte, the world's second-biggest container port operator, said it handled 4.4 per cent more containers in Singapore in the first four months from a year earlier, because of expanding trade.
  • Logistics units may earn 25% of profit by 2011: NYK
    NIPPON Yusen K K, Japan's largest shipping line, said its distribution and logistics businesses may double their contribution to profits in the next five years, as it diversifies to reduce dependence on seaborne cargo.
  • Quintana buys 17 vessels for US$735m

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL net profit falls sharply
  • Toll takes control of Patrick
  • Fuel costs no problem
  • OOCL's new services to link Northport with Middle East and Indian markets
  • Rotterdam aims to be halal gateway
  • UPS gains CAAC accreditation
  • Air China Cargo inaugurates new Beijing freight terminal
  • Emirates Skycargo passes US$1b 1m tonne record mark

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Italia Marittima adds to transpacific portfolio with new China-USEC service
  • CSCL to add 13 vessels to fleet
  • APL's new PCX boosts intermodal links between Shanghai/Ningbo/Pusan & N. America
  • Rate increase coming in June for Far East-W. Africa trade
  • Los Angeles ports projected to boom
  • IRISL needs 500 ships in 15 years
  • DPW's 23-terminal network integration to be completed soon
  • "K" Line's containership building programme
  • Springtime finds DCT Gdansk right on schedule
  • NYK, Yamato enter into business, capital tie-up
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names new Vice-Chairman
  • China plans 2 major port regions
  • No entry for Blue Lady, says Gujarat official
  • Grooming seafarers and logistics players
  • India, China aiming for $ 100-bn trade by 2015
  • 1.5 lakh tonnes of sugar for Pak
  • India, Myanmar propose to hike trade target to $ 1 bn this fiscal
  • Plan to develop small ports being pursued-MMB chief
  • Ahoy! 12 port sites in Orissa ahead!
  • Chennai, Tuticorin Ports in development mode with Sethu canal taking shape
  • Cochin Port staff fancy desalination plant to meet ships' water needs
  • Cochin Port moves onto fast track in Rs 9,000-cr. upgradation programme
  • Bidding deadline for MbPT's offshore box terminal extended again
  • Forex reserves surged by $ 3,410 million to $ 1,60, 672 million
  • Andhra wants to make most use of gas find

International Transport Journalweb site
  • MOL nominates Yoko Ishikura as outside director
  • Eurogate reports record results
  • Thai Airways increases profits
  • BoxXpress launches new North Sea'Hungary blocktrains
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Cancun
  • EU/US open sky agreement still on the cards but not imminent

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • NI in bulker safety initiative
  • EC pushes cold ironing
  • Camillo Eitzen's stronger Q1
  • Rina's new courses
  • Hatch cover guide
  • Oglebay Norton sells lakers
  • EC raises passenger limits on island services

Marine Logweb site
  • Austal wins order from Oman

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Matson plans to boost fuel surcharge June 4
  • Oglebay Norton Company selling fleet of vessels
  • NCL America cancels cruise due to PRIDE OF ALOHA delays
  • Founder of maritime university Professor Gunther Zade dies at 70
  • Portland International Airport making changes to gate scheme

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Faulty twistlocks ruled out in box loss inquiry
    Faulty twistlocks were not to blame for a spate of container losses this winter, an investigation by Germanischer Lloyd has concluded
  • 'EU coastguard' spectre back on Brussels agenda
    BRUSSELS is planning to use the forthcoming transport policy revision to relaunch its push for the creation of a European coastguard, according to a document seen by Lloyd's List.
  • Study shows shipping is failing to meet new sulphur emissions target
    A STUDY by DNV Petroleum Services has confirmed the shipping market's "lack of readiness in meeting the 1.5% sulphur requirement of sulphur emission control area regulations" - with sulphur levels in marine fuels at some ports actually rising when they should be falling, writes Neville Smith in St Petersburg.
  • Twistlocks 'not to blame' for box losses
    FAULTY twistlocks were not to blame for a spate of container losses this winter, an investigation by Germanischer Lloyd has concluded.
  • SCI eyes up China yard option
    SHIPPING Corp of India, which plans to acquire up to 14 bulk carriers of different sizes, will probably have to turn to Chinese shipyards.
  • Horrocks successor lined up for ICS top job
    THE LONG search for a successor to Chris Horrocks, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation since 1978, is almost over.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • HHI, Samsung back in profit
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries and Samsung HI posted healthy profits for the first quarter of the year, but Daewoo Shipbuilding remains weak
  • NYK hits profit record
    CONSOLIDATED net profit at Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) grew 29% to a record Y92Bn ($836M) in fiscal 2005 on revenues of Y1,929Bn ($17.4Bn)
  • Leap in profit at ASRY
    ARAB Shipbuilding and Repair Yard in Bahrain has reported a leap in both operating profit (at $7.15M) and net profit ($4.95M) compared with the same period in 2006
  • Cruise faces protest challenge
    REPORTS of irate passengers aboard Celebrity Cruises' Summit rebelling against cancelled calls point to a growing customer and media relations challenge
  • Indians expected to send Norway back
    STAR Cruises' Norway, now known as 'Blue Lady', may well suffer the same fate as French aircraft carrier Clemenceau
  • Passengers drown as Chanchu hits
  • QM2 seafarer dies after fight
  • Toll's stevedore pricing under scrutiny
  • HK ferry casualty not linked to age
  • Greek ferry strike called off
  • Panama helps Houston think bigger

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • U.S. delays ACE truck enforcement
    Computer glitches force Customs to postpone for a month enforcement of electronic manifest filing for truckers crossing into United States.
  • Port ID card rules to be published May 22
  • Loss for Trailer Bridge on lower utilization
  • Maersk expands in N.C.
  • Infor to acquire SSA Global
  • Rail shippers want overhaul of rail fuel surcharges
  • IMO reviews satellite ship-tracking to fight terror
  • U.S. pact opens door to WTO for Vietnam
  • Cronos revenues up
  • Fuel fee hike for Matson

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Bankers to settle finance structure of new Petersburg terminal project
    Bankers on a project for another St Petersburg container and ro-ro terminal are on the verge of agreeing the equity-structure to enable construction to go ahead, for a 2008 start.
  • Tensions rise in Chittagong as Dhaka prepares to hand over new terminal
  • LA/Long Beach loaded containers gain ground
  • Hyundai Heavy Q1 profits falls 67% from last quarter
  • FESCO Q1 profits soar
  • SITC to launch Hakata/Dalian service
  • Hong Kong and Singapore throughput updates
  • TWIC issue to go to Senate Committee

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Crowley profit soars
    Crowley's uncannily timed acquisition of Titan last October keeps looking better as first-quarter figures emerge.
  • Docking stings Trailer Bridge
    John McCown-led ro-ro specialist Trailer Bridge reports a loss after authorities turn thumbs down to an accounting change.
  • Samsung turns it around
    Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries makes a profit in the first quarter as revenues increase and orders pile up.
  • Quintana shares shrug
    Newly bulkier bulker player sees shares dip 2% as company presents its case for $735m acquisition of 17-ship Metrostar fleet.
  • Silja bid cash is "ready"
    Ship chandler, Sigurd Steen, insists he has credible backing to launch $668m takeover offer for Baltic ferry line.
  • Sagging net at Aries
    Mons Bolin-led Aries Maritime hopes not to repeat its earnings setback and dividend disappointment next quarter.
  • Standard Club sets record
    Surplus of $20m boosts reserves of hard line P&I club which insured lost ferry, Queen of the North.
  • Sovcomflot better by half
    First quarter net profits up 55% for Russian tanker owner, despite rates softening in some markets.
  • Zamil eyes UAE
    Saudi supply ship owner wants to build shipyard in Sharjah as oil exploration demand grows.
  • Fantaasia off to Algeria?
    Estonian owner Tallink may be about to offload ferry surplus to requirements in Baltic.
  • Naikai back in black
    Naikai Zosen of Japan leaves a loss-making first six months behind to surpass forecasted profit and revenue figures.
  • NorFerries bids for Silja
    Little known Norwegian start up to offer $668m to buy Finnish ferry operator from troubled Sea Containers.
  • India keeps ship at bay
    Former cruise ship Blue Lady to be denied entry to India afterall as 12-mile barring order issued by Supreme Court.
  • All change at Go Carriers
    Hedge funds move in on UK-listed bulker player after George Fidakis' Globus Shipping sells stake.
  • Dae Sun rises
    Small Korean yard Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering pushes profit up on the back of increased orders.
  • Daewoo down again
    Losses pile up at Korean shipbuilder Daewoo as a strong won erodes higher revenues in the first quarter.
  • Hyundai back on track
    Hyundai Heavy Industries turns from a first-quarter loss last year to a profit as more expensive ships get delivered.
  • Ghandour back at Daewoo
    Lebanese owner's Gulf Marine inks pair of VLGCs to add to VLCC orders at South Korean yard.
  • Asimar's profits double
    Stock-listed Thai shipbuilder and repairer makes strong start to 2006 with more work and less costs.
  • Oglebay sells six
    Great Lakes owner finds buyer for two-thirds of fleet, but still looking for buyers for last three.
  • Crewman dies on QM2
    Filipino detained on luxury cruise line for allegedly attacking colleague and causing his death.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Trailer Bridge's posts $1.8 million 1st quarter net loss
  • Matson raises bunker surcharge 2.75%
  • NYK sets up Russian subsidiary
  • OOCL names 5,888-TEU ship
  • BAX Global expands China presence
  • Kansas City Southern names Ottensmeyer CFO
  • U.S. helps pave way for Vietnam's WTO accession
  • Schneider Logistics to run Wal-Mart Chicago DC
  • Gentle to retire from Owens Corning
  • FMC investigating NVOs for possible violations
  • TSA seeks integrator for TWIC program
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach volume up 10% in April
  • Jurong Port's April throughput slips 10%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Norwegian bid on Silja Line
    A new potentil buyer of Silja Line has emerged. According to reports in Finnish press, Norwegian Norferries has filed a ...
  • ScandLink postpones link to Swinoujscie
    ScandLink postpones the start-up of the RoPax service between the Norwegian Port of Drammen and Swinoujscie in Poland beacuse ...
  • Norwegian ferries hit by limited strike
    Close to 40 domestic Norwegian ferry routes and the tug services at Norway's biggest oil terminals Mongstad and Sture are ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2006
  • Maersk, Port of LA lease talks terminated
    Port authority looking for new tenant as shipowner walks away from negotiations.
  • Volgotanker's troubles deepen
    Russia's leading river oil transport company reported to be mothballing fleet due to crippling tax claim.
  • New ship engine performance analyzer introduced
    Monitoring system for ocean-going ships claims improved engine performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Fuel blender prepared for Mediterranean bunker barge operation
    Blender being pressure tested and approved before installation on Mediterranean bunker barge.
  • Rotterdam reacts to crude fall
  • Typhoon causes grounding of oil tanker
    Oil tanker carrying 1,500 mt of bunker fuel ran aground off the coast of Pinamalayan, the Philippines.
  • Approaching typhoon may halt Hong Kong bunker deliveries
    Typhoon Chanchu is expected to hit Hong Kong later this week.
  • Shipping company raises bunker fuel surcharge
    Hawaii's largest shipping company said it will raise its bunker fuel surcharge for the third time this year in June.

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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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