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February 23, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia's ports and railways struggle with demand
    ASIA's ageing ports and railways are struggling to cope with fast-growing demand for energy and commodities, risking supply shortages and threatening to curtail economic growth unless massive investments are made.
  • Kuwait plans to order Chinese supertankers
    KUWAIT, the fifth-largest oil producer in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, said it may order supertankers in China for the first time because they are cheaper than in South Korea or Japan.
  • Greece orders striking sailors back to work
    THE Greek government yesterday ordered striking seamen back to work, saying it was necessary for the survival of Greece's islanders cut off from vital food and medical supplies from the mainland for days.
  • AB Ports' profits inch higher on contracts

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line to begin Xiamen-Med service soon
  • KMTC recommences Xiamen-S Korea service
  • Shanghai Port Container generates 10pc higher revenue in 2005
  • Hebei ports handle 13pc more cargo in January
  • TS Lines to launch fifth Japanese service
  • Singapore Airlines fails in bid to fly to US from Down Under
  • Great Wall to take off by June
  • AirBridge, Emirates SkyCargo strike interline deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Wheat imports aimed at improving stock position-Pawar
  • Panel proposes import duty cut on edible oils, increased tariff on vanaspati
  • Move to list 'sensitive' items in trade pact with Asean
  • Call to widen exporters' base in Andhra Pradesh
  • India, Israel PTA proposed
  • KoPT rearranging vessel priorities to facilitate bulk cargo movement at Haldia
  • Gem of Ennore calls at Vizag Port to load iron ore cargo for China
  • Reliance's entry in MICT-CFS adds feather to MICT cap
  • CONCOR revises schedule for export box trains from ICD-Sabarmati to Mundra Port
  • India's economic dynamism will fuel aviation sector'Minister
  • AI, IA merger will create formidable player in Asian skies-Minister
  • Rly Ministry asks RITES to conduct feasibility study on rail freight corridor
  • Maharashtra Cabinet approves SEZ Act
  • Budget may provide tax sops for large taxpayer units
  • Cash withdrawal tax may be scrapped

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • New Ethiopian Airlines director Germany
  • ESPO launching debate on European seaport policy
  • AirBridge Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo sign interline agreement
  • New EWS/STVA rail automotive service
  • DPWN launches logistics initiative
  • Customs have EU role to play in promoting intermodal shift
  • New OOCL e-business forms save customers time and money
  • Security in international logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • DP World row rumbles on
  • Consortium orders LNG carrier for Indian deal
  • Langh Ship orders container ships
  • Mass attack on tanker in Gulf of Aden

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • King and Schumer plan bill on ports deal
  • MAN B&W diesel develops 100,000 bhp
  • AHTS orders for Fincantieri
  • U.S. Shipping Partners places ATB orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • Crowley orders two barges from Gunderson Marine
  • Wildlands Construction wins contract for Port of Everett mitigation bank
  • 'Old Salt' award presented to Daily Shipping News publisher
  • Panama Canal to boost tug, linehandling charges
  • US joins Cameroon in new Open-Skies pact

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chang predicts 'disaster' for overstretched container lines
    CONTAINER shipping is heading into dangerous territory that could precipitate the collapse of lines that have invested too much in super post-panamax tonnage, one of the world's most experienced industry leaders warned yesterday.
  • Bush backs DP World deal as rebel Republicans speak out
    PRESIDENT George W Bush has cast his lot firmly on the side of Dubai-based DP World's $6.8bn takeover of P&O, sparking an unprecedented rebellion within his own Republican Party even as Congress and the Democrats spoil for their own fights.
  • ABP looks at '100m Humber coal terminal
    ASSOCIATED British Ports is considering a fourth major project on the River Humber which could involve expenditure of more than £100m ($174m), writes Tony Gray.
  • Kuwait listing plan to value KOTC in excess of $1bn
    KUWAIT is on course for two major energy-related initial public offerings, including a flotation that could value the country's national tanker company at more than $1bn.
  • Qatar duo team up for gas venture
    THE TWO leading forces in the Qatar shipping industry are teaming up in a gas carrier joint venture which will start life with four newbuildings worth more than $350m, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • MarAd nomination threatened by DPW
    PRESIDENT Bush's nominee to head the US Maritime Administration (MarAd) would face delays in confirmation if one democrat senator has her way
  • Hong Kong to step up border links
    THE Hong Kong government is working closely with Mainland China authorities to improve volumes from the premier container port
  • Stowaways found dead
    THREE stowaways have been found dead on a multipurpose vessel en route from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Turkey
  • Evergreen warns of rough ride ahead
    EVERGREEN Marine Corp chairman Dr Chang Yung-fa warned today that the global economy and container shipping both face many uncertainties
  • Ecuador resumes oil exports
    ECUADOR resumed oil exports late yesterday amid violent protests
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' Conquest rescued 22 Cuban migrants on 17 February after the group's boat was spotted in international waters off Mexico
  • Fujairah to set up marine academy
  • German insurers defend premium levels
  • Troubled Negros posts profits for 2005
  • Trasmed to launch Portsmouth link
  • Quebec offers new hope for France
  • Sovcomflot struggle intensifies
  • Rotterdam pushes safety agenda
  • Cape rates soar on China speculation
  • CMA CGM wants 50-year Batam lease
  • Bush stands up to DP World critics

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • White House: Ports deal vetted by intel
    Review by U.S. intelligence agencies found no security concerns with DP World's $6.8 billion deal to operate U.S. marine terminals.
  • McCain: Don't rush to judgment on ports deal
  • ILA, Teamsters oppose Dubai port sale
  • JoC schedules 2nd China Trade & Logistics Conference
  • Probation for ILA's Cernadas
  • Seaway sets open dates
  • Matson launches China-U.S. service
  • Fog closes Houston Ship Channel
  • Box traffic down for British ports operator

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • Bush nominee for MarAd is former DP World employee
    The battle for P&O Ports in the US took a twist today when it emerged that President Bush's nominee for the Maritime Administration is a former DP World employee.
  • How can it ever work? - Boycott on Danish products
    The Indonesian National Shippers' Council urged the Indonesia's Importers' Association (GINSI) to withdraw the boycott on Danish products questioning its feasibility.
  • Market mood subdued but fixtures continue to drip through
  • OOCL restructures intra-Europe feeder services
  • Equipment order placed for Yangshan Port Phase II
  • Panama Canal to raise charges
  • CPR announces corporate changes

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • Genmar beats 'street'
    New York-based owner exceeds analyst expectations with fourth-quarter earnings while boosting dividend to $2.00.
  • Ports detente?
    Bush will reach out to Congress to avoid veto showdown on DP World deal.
  • KOTC unveils sell-off timetable
    Flotation of Kuwaiti tanker company will start this year with sale of shares in marine agency business.
  • Grindrod takes home $140m
    Fleet expansion pays off for South Africa's largest owner as annual profits jump 60%.
  • Numbers down at Gotland
    Swedish tanker and ferry owner's net profit dips in eight months to 31 December.
  • Samsung serves it up early
    Seaspan takes another ship ahead of schedule with the Jakarta Express.
  • Toll growing in New Zealand
    Australian logistics group's ferry operations turn in bigger profit in first six months.
  • Greece "drafts" striking seafarers
    Government orders crews back to work as islands run low on fresh food and medicines.
  • Tallink defers Stockholm start-up
    Estonian ferry firm will start new Latvia-Sweden service in April after signing contract with Riga port.
  • Vinashin wins ten from Clipper
    Vietnamese yard bags orders worth over $200m from Danish and Japanese shipowners.
  • GSI receives debt boost
    Chinese shipbuilder to add another CNY 10m to 2005 profit after recovering some of money owed by local government.
  • Star sees rates improving
    Norwegian reefer company confident of better demand in 2006 as it posts bigger 2005 profit.
  • DSD does better
    Norwegian owner boosted by shipping and investments in 2005 as profit rises.
  • Green looks on bright side
    Norwegian reefer owner improves pre-tax result in 2005, and says period charters have increased this year.
  • Uljanik wants Lenac debts
    State-owned yard still the favourite to launch rescue of Croatia's bankrupt Viktor Lenac.
  • Bush backs DP World
    US president threatens to veto any law blocking a deal to give Dubai company control of six US ports.
  • Vita's profits vanish
    Downturn in shipping trade between Japan and China hurts fledgling Singapore shipowner.
  • STX Pan Ocean airs LNG plans
    Singapore-listed South Korean owner confirms it has tendered for two 155,000-cbm LNG carriers.
  • SeaDrill raises more cash
    Second major equity issue in less than a month raises funds for Mosvold Drilling acquisition.
  • Gearbulk splashes $500m
    Open-hatch specialist Gearbulk is ordering up to nine bulkers from Oshima.
  • USS inks newbuildings
    US Shipping Partners has ordered two tug and barge combinations from domestic shipyards.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • U.S. district court says Jones Act must be read literally
  • ZIM adds Oakland to round the world service
  • Containers removed from grounded APL ship
  • YRC subsidiaries start transcontinental service
  • Teltrac announces promotions
  • Japan opens border to U.S. fresh potato imports
  • U.S. revises sugar import quota for fiscal 2006
  • TNT Logistics leases warehouse space to Ford in Ohio
  • USTDA announces Bombay conference
  • Mitchells & Butlers awards alcohol distribution contract to Tradeteam
  • ESYNC secures continued AWG contract
  • Ryder gives new role to Brunn
  • Logistics interest group elects Allan chairman
  • IES launches AES application
  • Szwaja returns to SEKO to head domestic operations
  • Bush warns Congress not to block port sale; Sanborn nomination on hold

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • Pirouette manoeuvers by drunken captain led to grounding
    The 4,161-DWT dry cargo vessel "Vita", built 1990, went hard aground tonight at Kåseberga in southern Sweden. No one ...
  • Optimistic Transatlantic reports healthy result
    Transatlantic reports a SEK 314 million (EUR 33.4 million) net result for 2005 and a turnover of SEK 2,481 million ...
  • Divers recovers VDR from sunken ferry
    The Voyage Data Recorder, VDR, from the sunken Egyptian ferry "Al Salam Boccaccio 98" is now reported to have been ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
  • Challenge to California low-sulphur law looming
    ARB regulation to be reviewed by state authority, but further legal action not out of the question.
  • New barge for New Orleans
    Progressive expanding fleet to eight barges and expecting more Gulf business.
  • Challenges and opportunities in the African Market
    Addax speaks to Bunkerworld about past, present and future developments in the diverse African bunker market.
  • Cost persuades NOL to use more high viscosity fuels
    As bunker prices have escalated, NOL says using cheaper 500 cst and 700 cst fuels really make a difference.
  • O.W. Bunker Asia fills Shanghai post
    O.W. Bunker welcomes experienced team member as Chief Representative in Shanghai.
  • Rotterdam market little changed this morning
  • Oiltanking invests in new storage facility in Indonesia
    Oiltanking to build new oil and gas storage facility in Indonesia for storing gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gas.
  • Hong Kong: Competitive prices draw Taiwanese vessels
    Hong Kong bunker players report recent influx of Taiwanese vessels, and estimate 2005 bunkering volumes above four million mt.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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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