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November 21, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight Links widens its regional expansion drive
    MAINBOARD-listed Freight Links Express Holdings continues its expansion into the fast growing chemical logistics business as it focuses on acquisitions and strategic partnerships to further its regional expansion drive.
  • Cruise ship hit by virus delayed for cleansing
    A thorough scrubbing of the Carnival Liberty began on Sunday as the ship docked after a virus sickened nearly 700 passengers on a trans-Atlantic cruise.
  • Big trucks steal limelight
    HUGE trucks and not container ships took centrestage by the wharves of PSA's Pasir Panjang Terminals on Friday.
  • Sri Lanka plans another major port

Sched Netweb site
  • Container throughput in Singapore and Hong Kong rise in October
  • Geodis acquires TNT Freight Management for US$590m
  • Hanjin Shipping opens new office in Felixstowe
  • China Shipping to invest in key Malaysian ports
  • ZIM to further shorten transit times on transpacific express service
  • Northport enhances fumigation facilities
  • GAC clinches 2 gongs at Lloyd's List awards
  • UA boosts service to China
  • Northwest pilots okay proposed Detroit-Shanghai route
  • Lufthansa named 'official carrier' of International Handball Championship

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ATC (Clearing & Shipping) Pvt. Ltd launches Golden Jubilee celebrations
  • Logistics firms latch on to booming retail sector
  • CII calls for new mechanism to galvanise maritime sector
  • Proposed Merchant Shipping Act changes to cover 200-mile EEZ
  • OEL wins Lloyd's List award in Ship Owner/Operator category
  • DP World to invest £ 1.5 bn in major UK port & logistics business project
  • PWC Logistics unveils
  • MSC announces independent transatlantic rate restoration
  • Higher fuel costs, lower charges pull down shipping lines' profits
  • MoS to rope in pvt. sector, avers NMPT chief
  • NSB urges govt to bear a third of capital dredging expenses
  • Agencies and Cargo Care loads non-refined edible oils into 8-wheel BTVN tank wagons
  • Lalu hints at 'miracles' in store for Rlys
  • Sharp cut in subsidies in 11th Plan
  • SEZs may see sun set over plethora of export sops
  • Minister hints at ban on maize exports

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Interest swaps hit Golar
  • Wagenborg ship detained by UK
  • Hydro renews Farstad charter
  • Canada to spend US$37m on port security

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Coast Guard moves ahead on FRC-B program
  • Vane Line may seek Delaware lightering permit
  • Austal bags order for "multiple" ferries
  • Shell to manage Qatar LNG ship fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Tacoma Port Commission Oks budget for 2007
  • Brian Ziegler named to Washington freight investment board
  • Chinese delegation to discuss new laws at Seattle conference
  • Matson set to increase Hawaii rate, terminal charge
  • USDA delaying start dates for Canada fruit/vegetable fees

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.
  • Saadé seeks a foothold in US terminals
    FRENCH shipping group CMA CGM is after a foothold in the North American ports industry with an offer on the table for DP World's US east coast assets, but a stake in a west coast facility the top priority.
  • China Shipping plays Westports against PTP
    CHINA Shipping has upped the ante in its negotiations for a stake in Westports Malaysia, saying it is also in talks with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Trade on agenda as Hu arrives in India
    China's President Hu Jintao arrived in India yesterday to resume talks on resolving border disputes and increasing bilateral trade between the world's two fastest-growing major economies to $100bn annually by 2010, reports Bloomberg .
  • Sovcomflot signs $434m six-ship loan
    LEADING Russian shipowner Sovcomflot and HSH Nordbank, the world's largest ship financing bank, have signed a loan agreement of $434m for six vessels, writes Herbert Fromme in Cologne.
  • Shell wins Nakilat LNG contract
    A prestigious contract to manage at least 27 liquefied natural gas carriers owned by Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) has been won by Shell.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Court rules on seafarer PEME status
    MANILA 20 November ' The pre-employment medical examination does not determine the seafarer's true state of health, the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled.
  • Hurtigruten prepares for Greenland
    HURTIGRUTEN managing director Henrik Andenes says there is strong demand for a series of cruises in Greenland waters
  • Snubbed Vietnamese delay pact
    VIETNAM'S snubbing by the US Congress has had the effect of delaying a maritime transport agreement that was to have been signed during President Bush's visit
  • Takeover creates mining giant
    THE $25.9Bn acquisition of Phelps Dodge by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold will create the largest mining company in North America
  • Shipyard planned for Dar es Salaam
    TANZANIA Ports Authority is planning to put up $15M to develop a shipyard at Dar es Salaam, and is now seeking a partner to invest in, and possibly, run the facility
  • Shell to manage Nakilat LNGs
  • Matson conversion ruling contested
  • UASC Agencies India ready to roll
  • Spy role mooted for Australian shipping
  • More pod woes for Celebrity
  • Golar LNG interim hit by financing
  • Jinhui misjudges charter market
  • China Shipping eyes PTP stake

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Rotterdam sets monthly box record
    Europe's biggest container hub in September recovered from a sharp slowdown in growth in the first half of the year.
  • Matson ups Hawaii rates
  • U.S., Russia sign trade deal
  • U.S. delays Canada border fees
  • Senator cuts jobs, services
  • Nehru mulls plan to offset revenue shortfall
  • Oakland port sets nuke test
  • Great Lakes cargo volume falls
  • India welcomes Chinese investment

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • CMA CGM expect, and regret, more liner consolidation
    French shipping group CMA CGM is after a foothold in the North American ports industry with an offer on the table for DP World's US east coast assets, but a stake in a west coast facility is the top priority, writes Lloyd's List.
  • PTP may lure third major client from its neighbours
    China Shipping is thinking of investing in the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, and moving its transhipment hub from Malaysian rival Port Klang.
  • Rotterdam unions receive ECT subpoena
  • Shipping agents' ultimatum to Chittagong Port chairman
  • Two ocean carriers join China's rail container terminal project
  • Jacques Saade's invitation sparks new carrier/shipper dispute
  • Labour urges rethink on Mumbai container terminal
  • EU wine and spirit shippers try to ease bottleneck of Indian duties
  • Shippers are sceptical about Saade's chaos theory
  • Canada funds more marine security projects
  • Carriers, shippers protesting Indonesian Customs' EDI project
  • S. Carolina lawmakers and business lobbies make case for state road funding
  • HPH inks Ecuador port investment

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Right tack for 2007?
    Analyst thinks OMI's strategy of fatter dividend, slimmer shares float will sustain company in weaker 2007 for tanker market.
  • DryShips dives on 3Q loss
    FFA setbacks, other one-time charges send bulker owner $9.4m in the hole despite strong hire rates for the sector.
  • Sovcomflot seals loan deal
    HSH Nordbank hands $434m to Russian giant to finance six tankers on order at home and in Korea.
  • Roasted beets
    Wagenborg bulker appears to escape major damage as its cargo catches fire on Great Lakes journey.
  • Union fury at "cheap" tickets
    Officers see red over latest case of "confetti" crew certificates on a UK flag ship.
  • Ferrer replaces Ponomarev
    Philippine diplomat takes chair of IMO safety committee following death of Igor Ponomarev.
  • Man dies after ferry fall
    Irish national taken from water after falling from Irish Continental Group vessel off coast of Wales.
  • Attica ups stake
    Greek ferry group adds another EUR 4.3m slice of rival Minoan Lines to its holding.
  • Lack of interest hits Golar
    LNG player falls to loss in third quarter after being stung by falling interest rates.
  • Qatar is sure of Shell
    Oil major awarded 25 year Nakilat shipmanagement deal for 27 LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Bernander bounces back
    Former Gard chief set to return to the shipping scene as a director of Eitzen Chemical.
  • Three drown off Japan
    Chief engineer among dead as Cambodia-flagged general cargo ship sinks off Yamaguchi.
  • Orion sells Sophie
    Danish owner offloads container carrier to Arrow of Norway for offshore conversion.
  • Andersen takes pallet carrier
    Danish owner snaps up another small cargoship as Seatrans sells.
  • Murmansk profit plunges
    Russian tanker owner and icebreaker manager watches earnings halve in first nine months.
  • High five for MISC
    Malaysian owner set to book $90m gain on sale of aframax quintet with charter-back for between three and seven years.
  • Jinhui misses spot
    Revenue and profit tumble in third quarter as high freight rates fail to match spot market in third quarter.
  • Zim coming up on rails
    Israeli boxship owner buys into consortium building 18 cargo-train terminals in China.
  • A decisive don't know
    More readers of TradeWinds are in favour of a Swedish Club ' Skuld merger than against, but even more are uncertain or don't knows.
  • Split boosts Arpeni
    Indonesian tanker and bulker owner's share price jumps after it reveals stock-split plan.
  • Hamworthy up on gas
    "Highest recorded level ever" for LPG contracts lifts UK marine equipment group to increased first-half profit.
  • Ofer goes green
    Owner of Israeli boxship line Zim raises money for new investments, including biofuels.
  • Delay costs to rise 5%
    Strike Club plans modest increase in its advanced call rates for 2007/2008, but warns against complacency.
  • Celebrity cancels cruise
    Cruise line pulls plug on Millennium December cruise over need to repair pod propulsion unit.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Drewry introduces new freight rate benchmarks
  • Matson to raise rates to Hawaii
  • NOAA: Where she blows please don't go
  • UPS tops FedEx in 2007 rate increase
  • New York-New Jersey Port Authority to study airport expansion site
  • Zim investing in Chinese rail improvements
  • Lynch steps down as head of ABF sales
  • U.S, Russia enter "far-reaching" WTO market access agreement
  • Hyde issues "groundbreaking" GAO study on dual-use technology exports
  • USDA postpones inspection fees at Canadian border until March 1
  • DHS presses forward on container security device
  • COAC establishes five subcommittees
  • USDA chief talks trade issues with Indian leaders
  • U.S., Indonesia enter agreement to combat illegal log trade
  • UTI acquires Span
  • Vote on Los Angeles-Long Beach clean air action plan due today
  • China Shipping weighs investment in Malaysian ports
  • Tacoma approves 2007 budget
  • Royal Fumigation to serve shippers using Virginia's marine terminals

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
  • Houston heads for $250 bunkers
    Bearish trend continuing as key US Gulf port heading for record low.
  • PDVSA reveals Caribbean refinery plans
    $1.5 billion on the table for minority share but more investment may be needed.
  • O.W. Bunker plans growth in Asia
    Development of Asia network a 'top priority' for the group management.
  • O.W. Bunker welcomes addition to Hong Kong office
  • Acute bunker fuel shortage hits South Korea
    Newbuilds due for launch this month could be left high and dry after South Korean refiners sell out of fuel oil for November.
  • MARPOL Annex VI: Drastic sulphur reductions to be considered
    Options on the table at next IMO working group include stricter SECA sulphur caps or a 'global SECA'.
  • Little activity in Rotterdam Monday
  • Fujairah fuel oil contract looks to 2007 lift-off after slow start
    New Fujairah fuel oil futures contract will offer an alternative pricing instrument to Platts, offical says.
  • Singapore bunker demand and prices stay soft
    Singapore's market regains competitiveness over Port Klang after a plunge in bunker prices last week.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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