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May 18, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World plans share sales to international investors
    DP World, the Dubai-owned company that bought Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co in February, plans a series of share sales to international investors as it seeks to become the world's biggest container ports operator.
  • Foreign firms could take 50% of third phase: Dalian port
    CHINA's Dalian Port expects foreign firms to take up to half of the third phase of its container port, but a domestic share sale for the recently Hong Kong-listed port operator is not likely in the near term.
  • 100% scanning of US-bound boxes inevitable: LA port security chief
    A requirement for 100 per cent scanning of cargo containers destined for US ports is inevitable, said the head of security for the Port of Los Angeles shortly after US lawmakers narrowly defeated a Bill aimed at such a measure.
  • Asbestos-laden French ship returns to home port

Sched Netweb site
  • Chittagong port blockade called off
  • Jurong suffers second straight month of declining box throughput
  • Zhanjiang to boost handling capacity by 50 million tons
  • Wenzhou to build 12 logistics parks
  • Largest freight forwarder conference in Asia to be held in June in Guangzhou
  • NYK to open liner agency in Russia
  • European shippers eagerly await lifting of liner block exemption
  • Tianjin, Harbin launch 'air-to-air' customs arrangement
  • NYK reveals plan for Nippon Cargo Airlines
  • Continental begins NY-Barcelona service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Aquarius Navigation Line commences Red Sea service
  • CIWTC disinvestment possibility under study, says Minister
  • Norway's richest shipowner now a Cypriot
  • London institute to commence Diploma in Marine Engg Surveying from Oct.
  • Third privately-operated container terminal on West coast coming up at Karwar port
  • CBU at Mormugao Port's MOHP sets new records in 2005-06
  • Private airlines upgrading cargo services
  • Railways gives Posco green signal to transport raw materials to steel plant
  • Rlys set to sign pathbreaking transport contract with AVB Group
  • Devanahalli airport to be developed into regional cargo hub
  • Private parties spot glitches to smooth containerised cargo run on tracks
  • Rly Ministry to elicit experts' views on dedicated freight corridor in June
  • Base import prices of soya, palm oils hiked
  • Bill passed to abolish cess on agri, marine products
  • Meet on 'Business Strategy & the Post' at IMC tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Kettivit Sittisoontornwong named vice-chairman of Famous Pacific Shipping
  • Rina offers new courses for shipyard and ship operators
  • New cargo airline in the skies
  • Sogemar launches Melzo'Livorno intermodal service
  • Broekman Group takes over Courcan Cargo (India) Pvt Ltd

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • New ICS/ISF Sec Gen
  • E Asia box ports "set for massive growth"
  • Carnival Corp cuts profits forecast
  • Knightsbridge's slightly weaker Q1
  • Exmar considers spin-off for offshore business

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • U.K. detains cruise ship
  • Bisso Towboat adds tug
  • Carnival reduces earnings guidance

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Transport secretary offers plan to combat US traffic congestion
  • Alaska Airlines trying RNP at Portland International Airport
  • Coast Guard units meet in Everett for Aids to Navigation Conference
  • Greenbrier Companies to issue $85 million in convertible senior notes
  • Trinity Industries Oks 3-for-2 common stock split

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Mason brings box insight to top ICS job
    LINER shipping has a new top level champion with the appointment of former P&O Nedlloyd director Tony Mason as secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation, taking over from Chris Horrocks.
  • Orient faces 35 claims of alleged bill non-payment
    ORIENT Steamship is facing at least 35 claims for alleged non-payment of bills for both its 1990-built 152,056 dwt Orient Alliance and the 1986-built 146,351 dwt Orient Brilliance, according to the lawyer acting on behalf of creditors.
  • APM Terminals deal heralds new European port strategy
    THE Maersk group's APM Terminals and its French partner, Perrigault, have signed a 36-year operating and management concession for a two- berth terminal at the port of Le Havre's newly inaugurated container facility, Port 2000.
  • Liner charter rates set for 2007 recovery, says financier
    KG financier Hansa Treuhand has lifted its outlook for charter rates in 2007, following the market recovery of recent weeks, but warned that it does not expect rates to remain at the current level. "The downward trip has not yet come to an end," said chief executive Hermann Ebel.
  • CNAN bosses get 15-year sentence for Bechar loss
    THE former head of state-owned Algerian shipping company CNAN, Ali Koudil, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for negligence leading to loss of life following the loss of one of the company's ships with 16 crew members off Algiers in 2004, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Cruise ends as MCA finds deficiencies
    SURVEYORS from the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency today detained the Maltese- flagged cruise ship Vistamar at Tilbury Docks, London, after numerous deficiencies were found
  • Norwegian bulker aground off Florida
    COAST Guard officials are investigating this morning's grounding of the Norwegian-flagged bulker Spar Orion off Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    MIGRANT activity in the Caribbean has been generally quiet, but the Coast Guard in San Juan was able to report the arrest of two people-smugglers
  • Italian PM unveils new ministers
  • Knightsbridge rides roller-coaster
  • PONL's Mason to lead ICS/ISF
  • L&T adds dredging to port construction
  • Singapore launches freight derivatives
  • Bechar sinking: court decision soon
  • Acciona Trasmed unveils UK plans
  • Marseilles repairer awaits its fate
  • US to tackle intermodal congestion
  • Migrant Watch: Canaries in crisis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • DHS progressing after TWIC delays
    Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson tells Senate panel that his agency is making up for lost time as it implements port worker ID card prorgam.
  • 'Green' progress for Port of Long Beach
  • Mason to lead ICS
  • UPS to expand global hub
  • New record for LA-Long Beach imports
  • Schwab promises bipartisan support for trade deals
  • EU shifts intermodal policy
  • New box ship for Evergreen
  • Great Lakes facing dredging crisis, say carriers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Hong Kong to raise $28.8m in port security charges
    Hong Kong's terminal operators have issued a notice to shipping lines informing them that port security charges will be collected from June 1.
  • APL fixture looks like breaking the ice in the Baltic
    APL appear to be on the verge of launching their first Baltic service, after serving the market through commercial feeders and Trans-Siberian Railway connections.
  • Baltic fixings continue, despite costly low-sulphur regulation
  • New JV partners seal Le Havre Port2000 concession
  • ANL strives to sustain cabotage cargo
  • Typhoon Chanchu turns towards Fujian
  • Santos debt crisis hinders port development
  • St Petersburg terminal welcomes third-party caller
  • Indonesia's carriers raise domestic rates
  • Carriers avoid strike-hit Itajai

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • 'Dangerous and dirty'
    UK authorities are getting 178 passengers off a Maltese-flag cruiseship at London after finding lifeboats unuseable.
  • 'Who will save us from the Norwegians?'
    Norway's Skagen Funds has taken a 5.2% stake in Korea Line and set off a fresh round of scandinavophobia among Korean shipping companies.
  • Exmar guns for $150m
    Belgian gas player could float up to 49% of offshore division in mooted listing.
  • Up and running
    Singapore launches Asia's first freight clearing house.
  • Yard thumbs-up for French
    European Commission approves state guarantees for banks financing big shipbuilding projects in France.
  • Ultrapetrol unveils pre-IPO loss
    Argentine owner will head into equity offering with little to shout about on its P&L sheet.
  • Usual suspects
    Inspections and detentions down at Tokyo MOU in 2005 but the usual suspects from the black list of flag states re-offend.
  • Japan grabs 37 vessels
    April safety checks ended in detention for owners including MMM and Myanmar Five Star Line.
  • Novoship slumps
    First-quarter earnings down 900% at Russia's Novoship as revenues from vessel sales are missed.
  • White-Sea watches profit dwindle
    First quarter earnings droop for Russian dry cargoship owner.
  • Taca raises Panama fee
    Second increase in prices by canal chiefs forces boxship group to recoup costs.
  • Yang Ming faces profit drop
    Taiwanese container line could post 40% fall in earnings this year as rates plunge.
  • Seven held in Hong Kong
    Port state checks end in detention for general cargoships and a bulker during April.
  • No 'Aloha' for NCL passengers
    Damaged propeller shaft sees Norwegian Cruise Lines cancel Hawaiian cruise from San Francisco.
  • TEN extends Brazil charters
    Brazil's Petrobras to take pair of Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmaxes for three more years.
  • Knightsbridge slides
    First quarter net profits down 17% at Frontline-managed VLCC operator on weaker rates.
  • Profits slip at Euroseas
    Lower freight rates and increased costs take the shine off Greek owner's first quarter results.
  • MacGregor in Japan tie-up
    Cargo access equipment manufacturer teams with shipbuilder Shin Kurushima for PCTC series.
  • Hamworthy back at Daewoo
    UK firm to supply LPG reliquefaction systems for six VLGCS building at South Korean yard.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Evergreen gives 7,024-TEU ship nostalgic name
  • ESC: more countries will end conference exemption
  • IMO eyes regulation for satellite tracking of ships
  • Volga-Dnepr to reintroduce IL-76 freighter
  • Caterpillar to buy rail service provider
  • Hill picked to head truck safety agency
  • OOIDA's Craig appointed to UCR board
  • DOT announces plan to relieve congestion, improve freight movement
  • Schwab vows to maintain Bush free trade agenda
  • Basham vote delayed
  • Schwarzenegger signs legislation authorizing bond vote
  • Drug makers want fast Customs release for bird flu vaccine
  • Avion buys 55% of Innovate Holdings
  • Clayco to expand Coldwater Creek DC in West Virginia
  • FMC to review 3 OTI license applications
  • APM, Perrigault to run second Port 2000 terminal at Le Havre
  • Puget Sound pilots approve 24% tariff increase
  • ICTSI orders equipment for Madagascar port
  • Tacoma names Jenkins environmental director
  • DOT's Shane to speak at Jacksonville Maritime Day

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Large order to Djupvik Shipyard
    The Swedish Defence Material Administration has ordered five training vessels for the Swedish Navy from Swede Ship Marine AB. The ...
  • Volvo offers free alcohol test equipment to ferries
    The Swedish lorry and bus manufacturer Volvo will offer installation of alcohol level testing equipment free of charge to ferry ...
  • Old Kystlink in bancrupcy ' uncertainties on traffic start in Strömstad
    Kystlink, which was separated from the restructured Nye Kystlink by the end of last year, has been placed in bancrupcy ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2006
  • Buyers wait for lower prices
    US markets quiet as buyers considering alternatives and expecting lower prices.
  • PDVSA staff change
  • DOE & API at a glance: Latest key US inventory figures
    API reporting drops across the board while DOE shows gains for gasoline stocks.
  • Nigeria: Bunker potential in excess of $1 billion
    Sources familiar with the Nigerian market peg potential demand at 3.6 million mt annually, if obstacles can be overcome.
  • Fujairah-linked fuel oil futures contract in advanced stage
    DGCX chairman hints at implementation of new regional futures contracts for fuel oil in September.
  • Rotterdam firms after stable night for crude
  • Abrasive fuels flagged up
    Testing firm warns of high cat fine levels and indicates possible waste lube contamination in recent bunker deliveries.
  • Hong Kong: Typhoon Chanchu disrupts bunkering
    Typhoon signal number 3 was hoisted in Hong Kong this morning.
  • Singapore: April bunker sales down 3.7%
    Bunker sales remain strong above 2 million mt, total bunker sales in 2006 up 8.3% on 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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