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January 17, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port
    SINGAPORE has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's busiest container port for the first time in seven years, edging ahead of its north Asian rival which has suffered at the hands of southern China's cheaper Pearl River Delta terminals.
  • Shipping rates may continue to fall this year
    SHIPPING rates will probably fall for a second straight year as the fleet of coal and iron-ore carriers grows faster than the world's demand for commodities.
  • Strikes paralyse European ports
    THOUSANDS of dock workers held a tumultuous march on the European Parliament headquarters yesterday to protest a European Union plan to liberalise port services.
  • Court bans 'asbestos' ship from entering India for now
  • Taiwan shipper forms JV with Chinese firm
  • Eurostar's sales rise 7% in 2005 to £464m

Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai takes delivery of second newbuild from Singapore
  • Shenzhen exports 100m tons of goods overseas
  • Jurong sees 2005 throughput rise 28pc
  • Penang needs to increase port tariffs, argues RAM
  • Yinchuan Customs to offer online payment facility
  • Port of Seattle, SSA Marine make switch to cleaner diesel
  • GeoLogistics names Eisenblatter to oversee ocean freight division
  • 2005 tops for HK airport
  • Qantas, SR Technics consider forming JV to supply A380 parts
  • World Airways lands DC-10 cargo contract

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sitara Shipping completes 25 successful years
  • Allcargo Global Logistics sells 6 pc equity to New Vernon
  • CMA CGM upgrades Asia-W. Africa service
  • CSCL to resume eastbound Durban call
  • Asian carriers to launch new Asia/S-E Australia services
  • ...buys stake in Tangiers terminal consortium
  • Rickmers-Linie & ECL to cooperate in transpacific westbound trade
  • Bidding begins for $ 600-m Panama container port project
  • EEPC aims to hit $ 18-bn mark by 2010
  • 'Dame Fortune' in P&O's takeover path
  • Centrally-sponsored scheme to develop small ports on drawing board
  • Announcement on dedicated freight corridor may come in Rly Budget
  • New Railway policy may let private firms own wagons
  • Forex reserves dipped by $ 6,844 million to $ 1,37,206 million
  • Trade with Pak may well exceed $ 1 bn-says study
  • Finance Minister rules out tax hikes in Budget
  • Asean FTA: Rift remains in the lute
  • Talks on Japan-India trade pact picking up
  • Technology missions for textiles, leather & food processing may be set up
  • Ultra mega project in Ratnagiri lifts gloom on Maharashtra power front
  • Taiwanese firms may invest in leather industry
  • Unctad to hold consultations with industry on pruning FTA sensitive list
  • Textile firms eyeing foreign shores for strategic reasons
  • India, Italy sign tax protocol
  • Forex reserves swell by over $ 2 bn
  • Business with Japan: Seminar at IMC tomorrow

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • TEN orders extra aframax
  • ESPO renews call to drop EU directive
  • Euro dockers protest over ports directive
  • Egypt clears carrier's Suez transit
  • New London Maritime head

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • NAVSEA awards superdonductor generator contract
  • Aker Yards wins PSV order
  • NASSCO names three VP's
  • India's ABG Shipyard to acquire Fujairah repair unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Violence as dockers take ports protest to EU
    FRENCH police fired pepper gas at demonstrators as thousands of dock workers marched on the European Parliament in Strasbourg yesterday to protest against European Union plans to liberalise port services.
  • P&O break-up 'unlikely' if PSA wins bid battle
    PSA International is unlikely to break up P&O if it wins a bidding war with Dubai Ports World for the UK-based port operator, although it may have to sell certain European assets to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Anglo-Eastern urges Hapag-Lloyd to retain CP Ships management deals
    ANGLO-Eastern Ship Management is urging Hapag-Lloyd to maintain the existing ship management contracts covering CP Ships' fleet of containerships amid speculation that the German box line could take management in-house.
  • Price of decontaminating Norway was 'too high' for Star Cruises
    THE likely cost of removing the estimated 2,000 tonnes of asbestos aboard the iconic cruiseship Norway apparently put paid to a deal to remove the substance before it was sold for scrapping on the demolition beaches of Alang.
  • Clemenceau awaits Supreme Court ruling
    THE former French aircraft carrier Clemenceauwas barred from entering India's 220 nautical mile exclusive economic zone until further notice, the country's press reported late yesterday, writes Rob McKay.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Hamburg drops HHLA/Bahn plans
    HAMBURG state government has broken off talks with state railway company Deutsche Bahn over a share in container terminal operator HHLA
  • Women rowers rescued
    A SECOND rowing crew participating in a trans-Atlantic race was rescued yesterday some 1,300 n-miles east of Puerto Rico
  • LR's Moorhouse warns of IACS threat
    LLOYD'S Register executive chairman David Moorhouse warned today that EU regulations will boost IACS' membership but at the expense of quality
  • RCCL scores investment grade
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd is no longer 'junk', according to Standard & Poor's, which has just raised the cruise operator's rating to 'investment grade'
  • Railfreight disappointment at Eurotunnel
    EUROTUNNEL, which operates the tunnel between the UK and France, has reported small rises in passenger and truck traffic and a significant fall in rail freight during 2005
  • Search for boxship captain suspended
    US COAST Guard officers have suspended the search for the captain of the container ship Agaman who fell overboard yesterday 190 n-miles east of Cape Hatteras
  • Grimaldi in the fast lane on the Med
  • Gdansk wins Aker structures contract
  • Swedish ports call for strike law review
  • Messina shipyard sold to Palumbo
  • MISC quashes Teekay talk
  • Mokhtar may start budget airline

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • NY-NJ exploring ferry freight plan
    Port Authority considering ferries across New York Harbor to help ease the crush of container trucks on jammed highways.
  • Europe ports hit by strikes
  • Tacoma lets WUT contract
  • Railroads, UTU to resume talks
  • Record freight for Antwerp
  • New int'l. VP for Chemlogix
  • Hong Kong's cargo strong
  • Lufthansa seeks China JV license
  • Rickmers, ECL launch Pacific charter

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Anti-Ports Package II demo sees violence, condemned by supporters
    Violence marred today's anti-Ports Package II demonstration at Strasbourg, as some demonstrators clashed with police and smashed some of the European Parliament's fa'ade, attracting supporters' condemnation.
  • Tianjin Port fails its second IPO attempt
    Tianjin Port Development Holdings was required by the Hong Kong stock exchange to submit additional information in the hearing last Thursday smashing its hopes of listing in the first quarter.
  • P&O breaches £5 barrier on London Stock Exchange
    P&O deferred shares breached the £5 ' or 500p (US$8.89) - barrier on the London Stock Exchange, spiking to 502.61p, though settled slightly down, to close at 500p.
  • HK Ship-manager confident of retaining CP Ships' business
  • Work on new Chittagong box-terminal behind schedule
  • TPS targets 5% volume increase in 2006
  • Inchon to handle North Korean products
  • Tanjung Priok's 2005 container throughput reaches 3.2m TEU
  • New rail-access for Santos
  • Former Norasia CEO establishes Emirates Shipping Lines

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Clemenceau left in limbo
    Former French aircraft carrier barred from Indian waters until all-clear given on hazardous materials.
  • BHP signs Korean deal
    Mining giant lands 10-year deal with Hyundai to supply new steel mill with iron ore and coal.
  • Tlo-online sinks
    Lloyd's syndicate pulls the plug on scheme to buy total loss only hull cover over the internet.
  • EU ports hit again by action
    Dockers down tools for the second time in a week in protest at proposed port legislation.
  • Filipinos fill their boots
    Seafarers' overseas employment contracts pass the 300,000 mark on 'robust demand for skills'.
  • Farstad back at Aker
    Aker Brevik to build platform supply ship for Norwegian owner.
  • Qingdao clinches tanker order
    Hyundai Corp's Chinese shipyard to build nine bunkering vessels for Greece's Aegean.
  • Yang Ming targets Yangzte
    Taiwanese boxship line teams up on logistics with China Changjiang National Shipping.
  • Russia to buy back Nornickel?
    Government reportedly interested in clawing back huge mining group which is branching out into shipowning.
  • Fesco price rises
    Long-delayed sell-off of 20% stake in Russian boxship owner set for next month.
  • Wartsila goes Brazilian
    Finnish engine builder has signed a licence manufacturing agreement with Brazil's NUCLEP.
  • ESL orders in India
    Baltic dry cargo operator splashes out $62m on its first Indian newbuildings.
  • Car carrier suffers fire
    Courage makes it back to Southampton after engine lagging caused blaze in Atlantic.
  • Record breakers
    Singapore box port operators PSA and Jurong set new highs for domestic container throughput.
  • Chong keeps on buying
    Former Links Island founder ups stake to almost 10.5% in fledgling Singapore shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Transport minister back IMO effectiveness
  • Grounded CP Ships vessel abandoned by owners
  • Taiwanese companies invest in Hainan Airlines' cargo unit
  • Lufthansa's December cargo down 4.3%
  • Hospital provider uses online truck matching service
  • Thierjung joins NXL
  • South Korea takes crucial step toward restoring U.S. beef trade
  • Grindrod, LauritzenCool Logistics join forces
  • ChemLogix appoints Keegan
  • NAL names Hassan VP
  • Dockers protest EU's plans to open up cargo handling market
  • Hong Kong's box volumes up 2% in 2005
  • Tuticorin's throughput up 9%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Dockworker on strike over most of Europe
    A large number of European ports will be hit by strikes today, Monday. Around 35,000 dockworkers throughout Europe will use ...
  • ESPO lobby against port directive
    ESPO ' European Sea Ports Organisation ' has again urged the European Commission (EC) to withdraw its proposed port services directive and ...
  • ESL Shipping places order in India
    The Finnish company ESL Shipping orders two ice strengthened 18,800 DWT geared bulk carriers from the Indian ABG Shipyard Ltd ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Warning to bunker suppliers from US maritime lawyer
    Uncertain legal times ahead requiring more industry vigilance and attention to fuel specifications.
  • Bunker barge orders signal small vessel focus for shipyard JV
    Newly-formed shipyard joint venture secures contract for nine 5,500 dwt bunkering vessels.
  • Statistics show surging Russian oil product exports in 2005
    Oil companies favouring product exports at the expense of crude.
  • Maritime London appoints bunkering figure as chief executive
    IBIA founding member and former Maxcom UK boss now running maritime promotional body.
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp trade offers on a par Monday morning
  • LQM Gibson advises new contact details in UK
  • Germany under pressure to change bunker tax law
    European Commission pushing for change to bunker tax law rules.
  • Singapore: 2005 bunker sales up 8.1% on year
    MPA's December sales figures add up to record-breaking year.

›››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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