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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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
PORTS
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
CUSTOMS
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
SHIPYARDS
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
EDUCATION
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
PORTS
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
ACCIDENTS
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
NEWS
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
PORTS
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
LOGISTICS
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
INSTITUTIONS
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
SHIPPING
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
NEWS
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.
DEFENCE
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
TRUCKING
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
LOGISTICS
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
NEWS
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
LOGISTICS
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
PORTS
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
SHIPPING
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
NEWS
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
LOGISTICS
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
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