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November 20, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping eyes stake in Pelepas port
    A Chinese shipping giant is eyeing a stake in two Malaysian ports, including top container port Tanjung Pelepas, which neighbours Singapore, a report said on Saturday.
  • Euro halal storage centre to open next year
    THE Port of Rotterdam expects its new warehouse in Netherlands, which would facilitate the storage and distribution of halal products, to be operational next year, Rotterdam City's vice-mayor, Roelf de Boer said.
  • China Merchants buys port, land from parent
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co has entered into an agreement to buy HK$1.63 billion of port and land assets from its parent, the company said.

Sched Netweb site
  • COSCOL 4th most competitive listed company in China
  • MSC announces independent transatlantic rate restoration
  • Ningbo sees double-digit growth in trade
  • Qinzhou port container volume surges 69pc y-o-y to October
  • Senator Lines concludes 'painful' downsizing talks
  • Xiamen port cargo surpasses last year's total, hits 3.3m TEU
  • Mainland Cepa imports from Macau set record
  • PG Logistics to open in 15 cities in China
  • Air cargo forwarders given nod to set up private firms in China
  • Jetstar to go to Nagoya, Osaka while Qantas focuses on Tokyo
  • FedEx to add 32 new offices to China network in one year

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global shipping lines see burgeoning India-China trade as answer to empties
  • Cruiser calls at NMP
  • Chinese demand pushes up prices
  • Bangla crisis affecting border trade
  • India, China to sign several pacts during Hu's visit
  • Texprocil signs MoU with Uzbekistan
  • Gujarat to export 4,000 t. castorseed oil to China
  • India to bring up issue of US order over shrimp at WTO again
  • Italy keen to invest in India
  • India, Mauritius to sign CECPA
  • Kerala begins land acquisition process for Azhikkal port
  • CONCOR announces raft of new initiatives to facilitate ex-im trade
  • Chennai ACC users suggest storage of goods at CFSs
  • Iron ore export policy coming
  • RIL, Birla Group drawn to Vizag SEZ
  • Forex reserves swell by $1.168 bn
  • Month-long 'Poland Days in India' festival inaugurated
  • AIAI to hold meeting with Polish team on Nov. 22
  • Luncheon session with Quebec Minister today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics selects new product manager
  • Senator Lines starts implementation of "Concept 2007"
  • Aer Lingus increasing Europe coverage in 2007
  • EWS launches EWS Industrial
  • Russian Railways to take over Transmashholding?
  • DHL Exel launches Australian 'direct to pharmacy' operation

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • HK owners back Intertanko on distillate fuel
  • Strong market buoys Knightsbridge
  • Novatug enters South American market
  • EDF charter for "K" Line

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Northrop Grumman hops on Underwater Express
  • Celebrity Cruises cancels Millennium cruise
  • Island Offshore back at Aker

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Coast Guard monitoring cargo ship in Gulf of Alaska
  • Hamburg Sud changing name of Spanish line
  • Celebrity cruise vessel will miss sailing due to repairs
  • Andre Elmaleh named Port of Tacoma auto business boss
  • Weekly rail freight numbers post up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell wins bumper Nakilat LNG fleet deal
    QATAR Gas Transport has appointed Shell International Trading and Shipping to manage its fleet of at least 27 new LNG carriers in a 25-year deal.
  • Senator survival strategy sees jobs and services axed
    SENATOR Lines is axing services and cutting jobs in yet another fight for survival.
  • Maersk Line seeks $300-per box increase to stem Atlantic rate slide
    MAERSK Line is taking action to halt the slide in freight rates on the Atlantic by telling customers it will be targeting increases of at least $300 per container next year on westbound routes.
  • Nymex doubles its money on debut
    SHARES of energy exchange Nymex Holdings Inc more than doubled in their market debut on Friday, climbing as high as 129%, a day after pricing above a forecast range.
  • Strike Club agrees modest 5% advance call rate increase
    SHIP operators enrolled in mutual insurer Strike Club will be asked for a 5% increase in advance call rates for the 2007-2008 policy year, club directors have decided.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Tapias pounces on Navigasa
    LA CORUNA 17 November ' Spanish operator Grupo Tapias has brought a 42.5% stake in Galician owner Naviera de Galicia (Navigasa) for an undisclosed sum
  • Thoresen Thai profit slides
    DRY bulk operator Thoresen Thai Agencies has posted unaudited net profit for the year to 30 September well below the result reported a year ago
  • Vessels stranded by crane dispute
    A row over operations of four quay gantry cranes has left at least 13 gearless container feeder vessels stranded at Chittagong
  • Funding found for Scilly upgrade
    A £39M ($74M) scheme to improve the ferry service linking the Isles of Scilly to the UK mainland would see a new passenger/freight vessel and harbour improvements
  • Sun Ace, Celebrity fined for polluting
    TWO shipping lines have been fined in the US and two seafarers are set to stand trial following separate incidents on the east and west coasts
  • Sovcomflot fast-tracks into LNG
    SOVCOMFLOT chairman Igor Shuvalov has described the company's move into the LNG sector as a landmark achievement for Russian shipping
  • Senator to axe jobs in Germany
  • Ottawa overrules unions on security
  • Singapore urges use of 'safe speed'
  • EC move gives hope to shippers
  • RCL hit by 3Q rate weakness

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Senators urge $400M for port security
    Bipartisan quartet who guided SAFE bill through the Senate ask Bush to provide $400 million for port security grants in fiscal 2008.
  • U.S. Customs program to aid Asia trade development
  • Shippers skeptical of West Coast short sea: Survey
  • China firm in Malaysia terminal talks
  • Portland boxes gain 33%
  • MSC to independently hike trans-Atlantic rates
  • UPS rates to rise by 5%
  • U.S. offers whale-safe routes
  • Canada sets background checks for port workers
  • Hamburg selling stake in its biggest stevedore
  • Fraser River traffic steady

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Port privatisation in the dock as Turkish Supreme Court is set rule on Mersin test case
    Port privatisation in Turkey has reached a pivotal point with the Supreme Court decision on the Mersin privatisation test case expected within a fortnight.
  • Major Customs changes for Australian imports
    Around 1,200 changes will be made to the Australian Customs Service's Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System used by importers to classify and determine tariffs from January 1.
  • MSC and Maersk announce transatlantic rate increases
  • News Analysis: Be tough on the transatlantic, urge market players, led by Maersk
  • Heung-A bucks the shipping trend and posts a 61% Q3 profit
  • Political manoeuvring keeps Chittagong cranes idle
  • CN launches grain container facility to facilitate West Coast exports
  • Australian cotton joins drought casualty list
  • Smuggled Spanish meat bone meal stopped by Jakarta customs
  • Silport starts breakwater construction, but delays launch of box handling
  • Analysts say Shanghai will beat Singapore and Hong Kong in 2007

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Geden flips capesize
    Turkish resale artist Geden Lines is reported to be at it again with a Shanghai Waigaoqiao capesize.
  • US yards sue USCG
    US shipyards and shipowner Pasha are taking the US Coast Guard to court over Matson Navigations's ship conversion plans.
  • BV bid 'not hostile'
    Bernard Anne guns to create world's largest class society claiming size will guarantee Germanischer Lloyd's survival.
  • Paragon of bulk
    Greek dry bulk player Paragon Shipping has completed private-equity offering in US, but may have settled for less than its goal.
  • UK holds eight
    Novoship pair fall foul of MCA inspections with one a "preventative detention" for repairs in Belfast.
  • Klaveness crewman dies in fall
    A seaman is dead at Mobile after falling from the gangplank of a Klaveness self-unloading bulker.
  • Citi to bankroll Vinalines
    The $3.2bn expansion plans of Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines have found a sympathetic banker.
  • Hefty Hawaii hikes
    Matson is raising California-Hawaii box rates again to pay for its new ships plus shoreside investments.
  • Vinashin flogs more paper
    Vietnam's Vinashin is selling $18.7m worth of bonds on the domestic market to fund export shipbuilding projects.
  • Euroseas seeks $50m
    Bulk-to-boxship owner prepares convertible share offering ahead of hoped for Nasdaq listing.
  • Micro profit for Omega
    Book loss on sale of bulkers and derivative contract losses keep income at a minimum for Greek product tanker owner.
  • Eitzen poaches Olsen
    Eitzen Chemical is hiring a new boss, Terje Askvig, away from Fred Olsen Renewables.
  • Aker lands more Island orders
    Order for two PSVs at Aker by Island offshore brings to 23 the number of contracts between the Norwegian pair.
  • Tokai takes a hit
    Japanese ferry owner plunges to a nine-month loss as revenues drop back.
  • Sanoyas rebounds
    Japanese shipbuilder turns loss to profit in first half as revenues climb.
  • A fistful of Euros
    Carnival launches EUR 750m bond issue in face of still-weak dollar.
  • Tamai on the slide
    Profit and revenue weaker for Japanese bulker owner in first six months.
  • France pulls UN card on N Korea
    Tiny Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte scene of first declared ship inspection under UN sanctions against rogue state.
  • GdF giant goes forth
    Provalys becomes the world's largest LNG carrier and the first to be powered with diesel-electric.
  • Havila has another 19%
    Norwegian owner raises stake in KS company building an anchor-handler at Havyard Leirvik.
  • Sasebo turns it around
    Japanese shipbuilder pulls out of the red in first half as revenues grow.
  • EDF takes K Line bulker
    French trader inks five-year charter deal for Japanese owner's 177,000-dwt newbuilding.
  • Namura takes a plunge
    Japanese yard widens net losses in first six months, but is still predicting full-year profit.
  • NGSCO takes control
    Emirates gas player assumes management of quartet of its own LNG ships ending 12-year deal with BP Shipping.
  • Thoresen sells supply boat
    Thai shipowner's Mermaid Maritime subsidiary has disposed of a vessel to Malaysian interests.
  • New yard for Batam
    UAE engineering company Fabtech is planning new facility on Indonesian island.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • NIT League to review OSRA in 2007
  • MSC copies Maersk with transatlantic rate restoration outside TACA
  • Car carrier trade will reach 19.8 million units by 2010
  • "K" Line signs long-term bulk carrier charter contract with EDF
  • OMI's board declares dividend, authorizes shares repurchase
  • More lines cutting capacity to halt rates dive
  • Asian shipper group lauds latest EC decision on liner conferences
  • BIMCO to EC: Add international goal to future maritime policy
  • APL's volume up, revenue down
  • NIT League to strengthen ties with air cargo sector
  • National Air Cargo buys Murray Air
  • ITDS picks up steam
  • Chinese company takes advantage of U.S. logistics training
  • USDA releases $39 million for 3 overseas trade promotion programs
  • Transition underway at CBP Trade office
  • ITC probes U.S. high-performance outerwear, travel goods industries
  • USDA considers imports of Indian mangoes
  • Navis ties up Georgia DC software deal with Cal Cartage
  • Eurinpro names Knan as Germany managing director
  • Canada spends C$42 million on latest round of security projects
  • VeriTainer will test nuclear detector on Oakland crane
  • PSA Singapore renews container truck fleet
  • Elmaleh to lead auto business for Port of Tacoma

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Double naming ceremony at Brodosplit
    Concordia Maritime's and Neste Oil's jointly owned 74,999 DWT product tankers under construction at Brodosplit Shipyard in Split have been ...
  • Hurtigruten Group finally in the black in 2007
    Hurtigruten Group, which operates the Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes, has announced preliminary pre-tax results of NOK 196 ...
  • Polferries to increase capacity on Nynäshamn-route
    On January 8, 2007, Polferries will put the recently acquired ro-pax ferry the Zenit in service on the Gdansk ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hedging manages risk, 'plain and simple'
    Forum hearing message that hedging tools offer price protection for bunker buyers.
  • Bunker prices tumble as crude oil falls
    Singapore sees deepest losses as bunker markets weaken in major hubs.
  • Another fuel oil trade independent of Platts
    Singapore fuel oil market could be ready to explore alternative pricing sources.
  • Door ajar to Iranian bunker market as new company starts operations
    Bunker supply to foreign vessels already offered in Bandar Abbas with reports that service could be extended.
  • Bunkering still suspended in Mumbai
    Players speak of "all out effort" to resolve a bureaucratic confusion over licensing requirements.
  • Rotterdam market follows crude down
  • Oil firm, tanker owner seek release from criminal charges
    Petron offical says criminal charges from Guimaras provincial prosecutor's office following lack 'factual and legal basis'.
  • Maersk participates in oil spill exercise
    Oil spill exercise simulates a tanker collision with a barge near Norfolk.
  • Oil prices plunge below $57
    Crude prices plummet to lowest levels in a year

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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