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January 24, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clemenceau controversy may doom shipbreaking in India
    INDIA's struggling shipbreakers fear doom for their industry if tighter environmental laws are introduced in the wake of the controversy over an asbestos-laden French aircraft carrier.
  • Shenzhen stays fourth busiest port in 2005
    SHENZHEN handled a record number of containers in 2005, keeping its ranking as the world's fourth-busiest port, after rising trade increased cargo shipments through the southern Chinese city.
  • Patrick seeks to end Pacific National JV
    AUSTRALIA's biggest port operator, Patrick Corp Ltd, said it would seek to break up its Pacific National rail business with Toll Holdings Ltd, saying the 50:50 joint venture had become 'dysfunctional'.
  • QM2 passengers threatening sit-in

Sched Netweb site
  • P&O postpones stockholder meetings until February 15
  • Efficiency the name of the game in 2005, says YICT
  • Ecu-Line granted Cepa License for China
  • Chittagong's 2005 cargo volume rise 18.33pc
  • Singapore, Pakistan wrap up 2nd round of FTA talks
  • Changchun to greatly expand transport network
  • CN, BNSF embark on track and rail infrastructure sharing agreement
  • Chengdu-Seoul-Brussels air freight service to start once talks end
  • Tiger opts for Swissport as ground handler in Lion City
  • Indonesia says no to overseas low-cost carriers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Pollution boards, IMO to check asbestos level in Clemenceau
  • Dubai-based ETA-Ascon plans to enter shipbuilding business
  • Malacca Strait remains on Lloyd's risk list
  • Maritime complex to come up near Chennai
  • Yang Ming Line launches new China-SE Asia service
  • NYK Line establishes S. Africa, C/S America service hq.
  • Hanjin adds Oakland to China-US service
  • Singapore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port
  • Massive N.J. port project proposed
  • CMA CGM aims for 1-m TEU throughput in Westport this year
  • BW Shipping obtains ISO 14000 certification
  • Maurice Storey appointed Hon. Chairman of Hatsu Marine
  • 'Target Plus' scheme faces the axe
  • Apparel exports to EU up by 1 pc in 2005
  • Salt exporters eye saarc countries
  • Govt may impose cap on pepper imports
  • Ireland plans to open trade office in Mumbai soon
  • Import containers, bunkering for coastal vessels & ship spares may figure in duty relief list
  • Proposed DEPB scheme replacement not WTO-compatible, avers Fieo
  • TVCT crosses the magic lakh-TEU figure
  • EU rejects law to throw open port services to competition
  • P&O gives PSA more time to make formal offer
  • NDR Group's CWC (NS) L joins the JNPT family
  • New captain takes charge at Cardinal Logistics' helm
  • Railway Ministry's move catches Customs Department short-staffed
  • 100 pc FDI may be allowed in greenfield airport projects
  • Govt proposes to review pre-qualification guidelines of PPP projects in highway development
  • Forex reserves up by $ 158 million to $ 1,39,510 million
  • Double tax avoidance treaty with Saudi Arabia gets Cabinet clearance
  • Forex reserves rise marginally
  • Pan-Asia project development fund launched
  • Exim Bank signs agreement with Russian bank on exports financing
  • Higher credit and exemption limits for SSIs mooted
  • Textile stamping rules may be modified
  • Textile expo attracts buyers from 30 countries
  • Modvat, Cenvat not different, rules SC
  • World spices conference on Jan. 27

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Container Line expands management and organisation
  • Ecu-LIne obtains CEPA license for China
  • Change in ownership at Volga Dnepr
  • Gebrüder Weiss to partner Omega in Greece
  • Brenntag increases market presence in North Africa

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • ShipServ sees transactions soar
  • MCA launches 'Coastal Futures'
  • 'Athos I' spill blamed on anchor

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Navy detains suspected pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Port of Seattle taking steps to end Sea-Tac environmental woes
  • Port of Bellingham sets new slate of commission officers
  • Seattle Coast Guard cutter making tracks to Antarctica
  • Emergency teams respond to tug sinking in Duwamish Waterway
  • Manzanillo terminal installing new Super Post-Panamax cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • QM2 deadlock continues as passengers threaten missed ports mutiny
    PASSENGERS aboard Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 are continuing to threaten to refuse to leave the ship when it reaches Rio de Janeiro, in a row over compensation for three lost port calls, writes Sandra Speares.
  • USCG clears Tsakos over Athos I spill
    THE US Coast Guard has absolved Tsakos Shipping & Trading of direct responsibility for the oil spill caused by the single-hull tanker Athos I in the Delaware River in November 2004, blaming the casualty on a submerged anchor of unknown origin.
  • König & Cie to repay investors
    König & Cie, the Hamburg financier caught up in the collapse of Great Western Steamship Co, has promised to repay investors.
  • London pays £2m football injury claim
    LLOYD'S and London company insurers are to pay a record £2m ($3.5m) to meet a personal injury claim by a UK footballer, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • QM2 passengers threaten revolt
    DISGRUNTLED passengers aboard Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 are reportedly threatening a 'sit in' to protest against the reduced port calls
  • India, Bahamas co-operate on cruise
    INDIA and the Bahamas are to explore possibilities for co-operation in cruise shipping and the employment of Indian seafarers on Bahamas flag-ships
  • Caribbean terminal back in business
    HEAVY swell conditions at the oil terminal on the Netherlands Antilles island of St Eustatius have relented, allowing shipping operations to resume
  • MOU campaign reveals safety failings
    LIFE saving appliances, fire protection systems and unsatisfactory passage plans were the three concerns highlighted by an inspection campaign undertaken by Tokyo MOU
  • Woodside to reveal California site
  • Patrick to end rail venture with Toll
  • MISC, Samsung yards target LNGs
  • Seafarers' home is cultural bridge
  • PSA given more time for P&O bid
  • Gunmen holding crew for ransom
  • 'Pirates' captured after chase

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • P&O takeover battle looms
    Singapore's PSA International could open multi-billion dollar bidding battle with DP World for P&O as early as this week.
  • NOL volumes fall
  • EU not blocking trade deal: Mandelson
  • Strong year for Montreal boxes
  • Panel proposes highway-use tax
  • Report: Errors caused APL grounding
  • Impressive intermodal gains for U.S.railroads
  • United bankruptcy exit approved
  • Eller forms Fla. services unit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Updated: PSA talk Turkey as global port competition intensifies
    PSA International's position in Turkey could be decided within the next 10 days to a month as the situation regarding Mersin and Iskenderun ports becomes clearer.
  • Toll hasn't given up on Patrick
    Toll Holdings is back in 'intensive discussions' with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its bid for rival Patrick, and has extended its takeover offer again, until February 13.
  • Japan leads Asian nations in accusing Brussels of being 'one-sided'
  • Rumours fly over China Merchants' possible takeover of Sinotrans
  • With Brussels set to veto Maut-tax refund, Berlin backs out of court clash
  • Kerala government seeks political clearance for Vizhinjam project
  • Future of Toll/Patrick JV looking shaky
  • Canadian Pacific Railway maps 24-hour intermodal terminal
  • Vladivostok strengthens position as 'Lord of the East'
  • Malacca Strait remains on underwriters' risk list

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Davie 'to be liquidated'
    Quebec shipyard Industries Davie is said to be set for liquidation and dismantling.
  • 'It all happened so fast...'
    Deposed testimony on the Christmas Day grounding of the still-beached APL Panama has come to light.
  • Adventurer foreclosed
    Washington Mutual Bank has foreclosed its mortgage on Glacier Bay's expedition cruiseship Wilderness Adventurer.
  • BHP takes Clio
    Simeon Palios-controlled Diana Shipping has locked in another time charter at a premium to Baltic Exchange routes.
  • Is the loan bonanza over?
    Moore Stephens warns it is now or never to take advantage of "cheapest shipfinance in history".
  • Mutiny on the QM2?
    Passengers threaten to stage sit-in on Cunard liner that missed Caribbean calls after prang in Florida.
  • New head at Uljanik
    Croatian tanker and vehicle-carrier specialist announces new president.
  • DryShips in rate slide
    Release of new employment details does little to improve slump in share price.
  • Jinhui buys capesize
    Hong Kong owner moves up the bulker size range as it strikes a $60m deal to buy the Mineral Shanghai from Bocimar.
  • Danes move on India
    Nordana joint venture becomes first to directly invest in domestic shipping company.
  • Pirates captured off Somalia
    Another incident of suspected piracy thwarted by US Navy in some of the most dangerous waters in the world.
  • PSA holds firm
    Singapore ports group keeps pressure on DP World in race to acquire UK ports and ferries company by maintaining previous share price offer.
  • Havila returns to Leirvik
    Norwegian offshore owner orders supply ship at domestic yard where it has two anchor-handlers under construction.
  • Kawasaki and IHI to hike capacity
    Ban on bridge construction sees Japanese yards convert facilities into maritime plants.
  • Babcock goes unconditional
    Australian group waives 90% acceptance level for takeover of UK company and presses on regardless.
  • Short fix for GO Carriers
    Global Oceanic Carriers panamax bulker GO Faith chartered out for 40 days for Pacific Ocean transit.
  • Samsung targets shiprepair
    Korean yard group teams up with MISC yard in Malaysia to service LNG carriers.
  • SeaDrill back at Daewoo
    John Fredriksen offshore drilling firm exercises option for second semi-sub at Korean yard.
  • Hornbeck springs a leak
    Discharge of petrol from US owner's tank barge contained at New Haven.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • MSC starts Mexico/U.S. Gulf/East Coast to Med loop
  • Tropical Shipping to start Canada/Port of Caucedo service
  • U.S. Navy captures pirate vessel off East African coast
  • Barge from tug "Valour" recovered; two crewmen still missing
  • MISC subsidiary to establish LNG joint venture with Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Pelser new executive director at South African Shippers' Council
  • Bankruptcy court confirms UAL Corp.'s reorganization plan
  • Asiana Cargo joins Cargo 2000
  • FPS New Zealand awarded IATA accreditation
  • YRC names Gast head of New Penn Motor Express
  • USDA ramps up inspections after Japan finds improper beef shipment
  • U.S., Mexico reach trade deal on cement
  • GeoLogistics opens Chile office
  • F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Germany
  • Grand Alliance commits to 10 years at Virginia ports
  • Port of Montreal cargo volumes rise in 2005
  • Cocoa ship stranded in Red Hook, Brooklyn
  • Eller establishes new Florida subsidiary
  • Fraser River officials applaud decision on dredged sand
  • HHLA selects Kalmar to help increase Burchardkai capacity
  • Goodson named Port Canaveral chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under
    Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations citing bunker costs as a factor.
  • Anchor caused Athos I spill: Coast Guard
    Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill.
  • GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast
    Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies.
  • Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General
    SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel.
  • Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders
    Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels.
  • Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge
  • Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels
    Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues.
  • Rotterdam: Bids/offers far apart at midday
  • Bominflot Fujairah appoints Senior Trading Manager
  • Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub'
    South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become "a logistics hub for northeast Asia".
  • Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales
    The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel.
  • Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports
    Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.

›››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
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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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