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January 19, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore acts on piracy info centre plan
    WHILE the measured diplomatic process continues its course, Singapore has taken early steps to lay the groundwork for what will ultimately become the Information Sharing Centre in the collective fight against maritime piracy by 16 Asian countries.
  • P&O bid: DP World clears Aussie hurdle
    AS the bidding war for P&O heats up, attention is now focused on possible reactions from various competition watchdogs, with Australia effectively giving the green light to Dubai Ports World yesterday.
  • Philippine presidential yacht catches fire in Keppel Batangas yard
    ANY plans Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo may have of enjoying the luxuries of the presidential yacht went up in smoke on Saturday when the Ang Pangulo inexplicably caught fire while docked at the Keppel Batangas shipyard in Batangas.
  • Regulator opposes Toll's bid for Patrick Corp
  • WTSA raises freight rates for scrap metal
  • European Parliament rejects ports reform Bill

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco, Sembcorp to set up ship repair centre in Ningbo
  • River terminal construction starts in Wuzhou
  • Tielong Logistics to acquire container business assets
  • CWT Globelink opens offices in Egypt
  • Tuticorin Terminal top container handler in India: PSA
  • Merged Malaysian haulier associations to fight fixed tariffs
  • Airbus announces it had more orders in 2005 than Boeing
  • JAL Cargo rejoins Cargo 2000
  • Continental reports 2005, Q4 net loss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SC bars entry of Clemenceau into Indian waters till Feb. 13
  • Dry-bulk vessel rates may fall this year
  • MoS favours sea trade with Pak
  • Finance Ministry may trim export promotion schemes in bid to raise revenues
  • Pharmexcil sees big opportunity for exporters in non-traditional markets
  • NDR Group's state-of-the-art, mega CFS near JNP to be inaugurated today
  • 43 pc surge in Mundra Port's throughput in 2005
  • Customs at Haldia Dock to be upgraded
  • Net profit of ABG Shipyard registers 99.7 pc rise in Q3
  • KoPT's Saugor anchorage unloads biggest parcel size
  • National Tax Tribunal formation notified
  • Pak may not grant MFN status to India
  • Land allotted in AP to set up product-specific SEZ

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • New DFDS marketing manager
  • NYK establishes new local trade headquarters
  • Record year for Fraport
  • TFG improving Germany-Switzerland services
  • SGS increases sales and profits in 2005
  • California considering adding toll, truck lanes
  • USA: DHS to propose use of RFID seals on containers
  • Security in international logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Rough ride for EU ports directive
  • Honorary Hatsu position for Maurice Storey
  • EC proposes waterways promotion
  • Australia imposes liability insurance

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Coast Guard secures drifting Maritrans barge
  • Bourbon backs new Rigdon fleet expansion
  • Maritrans tug sinks
  • Queen Mary 2 has to return to port
  • New flag ship for river cruise fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Port of Olympia selling West Bay land to City of Olympia
  • Port of Seattle to look into Sea-tac Airport environmental practices
  • In-water construction work brings safety zone to North Portland Harbor
  • VPA goes with Cerescorp for cruise terminal management
  • Credentials deadline extended for mariners hit by Hurricane Katrina

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • QM2 limps into port with pod damage
    CUNARD flagship Queen Mary 2 is believed to have damaged one of its propulsion pods after going aground as it left Port Everglades on the next leg of a 38-day cruise.
  • Crushing 'no' vote kills EU ports directive
    THE European parliament put the access to port services directive out of its misery yesterday, rejecting the proposal by an overwhelming majority.
  • Newbuildings blamed for collapse of Great Western Steamship
    GREAT Western Steamship Co has collapsed, leaving without employment four newbuildings that were about to be delivered to the Florida-based container line.
  • Eitzen ship still held as Malta mulls inquiry
    Eitzen Group tanker Sichem Pandora was still being held in the French port of Dunkirk yesterday as Malta decided whether to launch an official judicial investigation into the ship's possible involvement in the sinking of a French fishing vessel and the loss of five of its six-man crew.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • US cruiser passport twist
    THE US Departments of State and Homeland Security have unveiled a new ID card scheme for US sea and air travellers to the Caribbean next year ' an issue that remains of considerable concern to the cruise industry
  • Ports Directive decisively sunk
    THE European Parliament today overwhelmingly rejected the European Port Services Directive, for a second time
  • Port users welcome Directive vote
    ROTTERDAM port entrepreneurs' organisation Deltalinqs is happy with the firm rejection by the European Parliament of the revised proposal of the Port Services Directive
  • African bloc to launch shipping line
    COMESA, the eastern and southern African trading bloc, is planning to set up a regional shipping line to provide a competitive service for member countries
  • Two dead, one missing after tug sinks
    TWO crewmen are confirmed dead and one remains missing from the Maritrans tug Valour that sank last night off the North Carolina coast
  • Great Western goes under
  • QM2 cruise hits immediate snag
  • Dutch welcome inland waterway plan
  • Dubai invests in shipbuilding
  • Russia opens bidding on Fesco
  • Trasmed eyes Vigo-Bristol service
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • AWB kickbacks scandal deepens
  • Gold hike as oil tension rises
  • China's 10% growth continues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Great Western Shipping shuts down
    The small trans-Pacific line, which operated a South China-LA-Long Beach express service, has ceased operations and been placed in liquidation.
  • Waterways ask for $300M
  • GE and Siemens sign agreement for container device
  • Bush taps former APL exec as Marad chief
  • PierPass no good for Port of New York: NYSA chief
  • Lawmakers reject EU ports plan
  • Coast Guard improving port security assessment: GAO
  • Fewer ships, more tonnage for Panama Canal
  • Seaway expects container runs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Updated: Port services directive rejected
    The proposed Ports Package II has been rejected in the European Parliament, and Commissioner Barrot has promised to re-draw a new European ports policy, in consultation with stakeholders.
  • ACCC hostile to Toll's Patrick takeover bid
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will formally oppose Toll Holdings' proposed takeover of Patrick Corporation on the grounds that it will lessen competition in key transport markets.
  • Charter market heads south as Great Western goes west
    With the sudden announcement of Great Western Steamship's liquidation, charter-market sources say ships are already entering the market, with the potential to further depress sentiment.
  • Not so fast, Virginia officials tell Port of Baltimore, after MSC boast
  • ICTSI denies PSA deal
  • NEWS FLASH! - Great Western Steamship goes into liquidation
  • New arrangements on ANZ-Europe services
  • COSCO-HIT sees throughput fall in 2005 Q4
  • Korea puts transhipment plans in place

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Sanborn to head MarAd
    The White House has announced that DP World executive David C Sanborn will be nominated as the new US Maritime Administrator.
  • USCG secures lost barge
    A Foss Maritime tug and a three-man Coast Guard crew has secured a Maritrans tank barge set adrift after a fatal casualty.
  • $210m for Philip Morris
    The US military is paying Philip Morris Capital $70m each for three 20-year-old conros.
  • Still hope for one seafarer
    A US Coast Guard crew is trying to avert the grounding of a Maritrans tank barge on Frying Pan Shoal off North Carolina.
  • Bourbon bets on Rigdon
    French group invests in US offshore owner to help it build 10 new ships.
  • Cruise West takes two
    UK-based First Choice Holidays has sold on two US-flag cruiseships for $16.8m after its takeover of Intrav.
  • TMM investors cash in
    Mexican tanker owner's offer to buy back 2007 notes proves very popular.
  • End of line for Great Western
    US transpacific container carrier ceases trading citing dire market conditions.
  • ITF hails ports vote
    Union says European Parliament's rejection of new port regulations is victory for common sense.
  • Eckero lifts passenger numbers
    Finnish ferry owner's boss claims company's 2005 growth outdoes rivals.
  • ABG doubles up
    Indian shipbuilder's growth continues with much stronger third quarter profit figures.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • MSC will stay with Port of Virginia
  • Traffic Club of New York will hold centennial dinner
  • World Airways to resume pilot negotiations, seeks extension from Nasdaq
  • Continental posts quarterly, annual net losses
  • JAL Cargo rejoins Cargo 2000
  • Global Airline Services appoints van der Weide
  • Norfolk Southern route restored after derailment
  • CBP expands reach of Illinois port of entry
  • Schneider National names Ferguson Canadian general manager
  • U.S. continues imports of bulk Mexican tequila
  • Brookings report says freight transport at breaking point
  • UTi Worldwide cites 'back office' impact of Nasdaq error
  • U.S. government promotes travel policies
  • Sandler & Travis opens office in Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Appellate court dismisses NSA challenge
  • MEPs voice opposition to EU port liberalization
  • ICTSI denies deal with PSA for P&O assets
  • New LNG player to enter California race

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Parliament rejects port directive
    The opposition against the EU Commission's proposed port directive was overwhelming in the EU Parliament. 532 MEPs voted no and ...
  • One Swedish vessel detained last year
    During 2005, 337 port state inspections were carried out on Swedish-flagged vessels. One vessel was detained, a significant improvement ...
  • Health and Safety problems on "Stena Dee"
    Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority (Petroleumstilsynet) has notified Stena Drilling Ltd, in Aberdeen that one of it's rigs "Stena Dee" does ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2006
  • Port Arthur channel open to barge traffic
    Coast Guard opens waterway to barge traffic today leaving Houston market largely unaffected.
  • Drifting fuel oil barge secured off North Carolina
    Coast Guard successfully secures Maritrans barge following sinking of tug boat in heavy seas.
  • Chevron Oronite: New appointment key to recovery
    Chevron Oronite's appointment of new VP (sales) key in ongoing effort "to reestablish Oronite as an efficient and reliable supplier".
  • Krystallon scrubbers prove early success
    Initial trials of latest srcubber technology achieve 'virtually 100%' sulphur redution, claim new partners.
  • Turkey: Supplier expands with new addition to fleet
    A Turkish bunker supplier will enter a new vessel into service this week and expects to continue expanding later this year.
  • Rotterdam: Bunker/Barge market still firm
  • DNVPS: 90% of Singapore samples meet new ISO 8217 water spec
    Statistics from DNVPS seek to reassure shipowners that bunkers lifted in Singapore generally meet the new 0.5% water content limit.
  • Merrill Lynch: Cruise lines to withstand fuel costs
    Problems of high bunker fuel prices "have not gone away" for cruise sector, predicts investment bank.
  • SkySails to provide 'fuel saving' kites soon
    In a move earlier than expected, SkySails will soon outfit commercial ships with huge kites that can help cut fuel consumption.
  • Sri Lanka oil firm to decide on funding new refinery
    Sri Lanka's state oil firm says a decision to privately fund a $795 million oil refinery is expected soon.

›››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
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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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