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October 26, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Record Q3 orders for S Korean shipyards
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co and other South Korean shipyards received a record US$12.4 billion worth of orders in the third quarter in 2006, helped by increased demand for vessels that carry containers, oil and other products.
  • Panama Canal plan good for US E Coast
    MORE and bigger container ships are expected to sail to the US East Coast from Asia if the Panama Canal expansion goes ahead as planned, some ship owners said on Tuesday.
  • Fesco may float shares on LSE
    RUSSIA's top container shipping firm, the Far East Shipping Company , plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange in spring or autumn 2007, a senior company official told Reuters on Monday.
  • Cruises returning to New Orleans after rebuilding
  • Siem Offshore orders 6 vessels for US$475m
  • Crew rescued after 2 ships run aground in Japan

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL orders four box vessels
  • Kuehne + Nagel's net profit over first 9 months up 45pc
  • Booming India attracts new liner services
  • Port Klang Free Zone due to open in November
  • CN's 3Q net income rises 21pc to C$497m
  • GPA says Panama Canal expansion will benefit Georgia
  • Dragonair to increase service frequencies
  • Indian Airlines to hive off cargo operations ahead of merger
  • American Airlines boosts cargo capacity on Ireland-US service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • New ISO mark for box e-seals could save shipping industry millions
  • Sical's subsidiary acquires platform supply vessel
  • Exports of agri goods will empower farmers, says Kamal Nath
  • Expo yields handicraft export orders worth Rs 1,700 cr.
  • Planners formulate MCA for port sector But MoS finds fault with several clauses
  • Haldia Dock wants to acquire dredger
  • Foreigners' screening may be made mandatory
  • Port project delays for security reasons unavoidable-Mohapatra
  • BCHAA to host classical music evening!
  • PMO seeks views on umbrella legislation to debar foreign investment in sensitive sectors
  • Reforms matter more than SEZs, underscores economist
  • ONGC wants concessions for proposed Mangalore SEZ
  • 22 FDI proposals cleared
  • Act amendment seen adequate to expedite farm goods export
  • Let's aim for 10 pc growth-PM
  • States must certify wasteland for SEZ sites

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • French road transport stalwart honoured
  • CMA CGM upgrades North China Express service
  • BA launches tender
  • Romania: CFR Marfa to extend activity in Hungary and Bulgaria
  • UPS cooperates with Poste Italiane
  • Estonian railways returns to the state
  • EU-India aviation summit, November, Delhi

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • HK$2.2bn a year expected from new HK cruise terminal
  • EC extends state aid rules for shipbuilders

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Kleven Maritime books largest order yet

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • EPA begins sediment tests at Harbor Island Superfund site
  • Grand Alliance members plan to upgrade EU2 service
  • Daylight Saving Time ending Sunday, October 29 at 2 a.m.
  • Port of Tacoma predicting new breakbulk record for 2006
  • Portland Coast Guard Auxiliary unit named top flotilla in the nation

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NOL opts for outsider as new chief executive
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has stepped outside the liner industry to find its new chief executive, with former Schenker top man Thomas Held taking over the helm from next month.
  • Held's appointment marks shift in customer relations
    NOL'S decision to choose a new president and chief executive from outside the liner shipping industry reflects recognition that the company needs to be more customer-focused.
  • Japan: two more vessels grounded
    Japan's coastguard mobilised rescue helicopters after two ships ran aground at the northeastern Japanese port of Kashima on Tuesday, writes Mike Grinter in Hong Kong.
  • Siem cashes in on offshore bandwagon
    KRISTIAN Siem is the latest wealthy Norwegian shipowner to cash in on the Cinderella-like rise of the offshore vessel sector with a NKr3.2bn ($485m) newbuild order crowning rags-to-riches profit growth.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Thomas Held is new NOL chief
    SINGAPORE 25 October ' The global search for a new chief for Singapore-listed Neptune Orient Lines has finally ended with Dr Thomas Held, a German national and chairman and CEO of logistics giant Schenker, being picked for the eagerly-awaited portfolio
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    FOUR law enforcement agents were injured on Monday in a collision off the coast of Miami Beach during a multi-agency pursuit of migrant smugglers
  • Shipyard and tankers for PDVSA
  • Cruise terror liability breakthrough
  • Hauliers' lockout brings Montevideo to standstill
  • Reliance refinery hit by fire
  • IACS opposes mutual recognition
  • More groundings in Phils passage
  • London must get its finger out
  • Rokia Delmas awaits refloating
  • Review slates NZ Strait ferry ops
  • Cutthroat competition in China-Japan trade

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • NOL names ex-Schenker chief as CEO
    Thomas Held, the former chairman and CEO of the German firm, succeeds David Lim , effective Nov. 1.
  • World box fleet tops 9M TEUs
  • U.S. mandates truck e-filing
  • Pacer net up 25%
  • Customs Update: SAFE Act details
  • Va. container port project takes major step forward
  • TSA delays air-cargo rule
  • UASC service links SE Asia, U.S. East Coast
  • China bans 'zero' freight rates
  • Cosco Q3 revenue up
  • Tacoma breakbulk up 20%
  • Profit up for Norfolk Southern; intermodal volume flat
  • ACL lifts barge profits
  • India to aid port developers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Flood of Maersk vessels puts charter rates into reverse
    Brokers are reporting a softening of the charter market which they say is driven by the large number of vessels that Maersk is now either re-letting or returning to owners.
  • US motor-carriers attempt to open new forum for grievances
    The US Intermodal Motor-Carriers' Conference (IMCC) has filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint against Sinotrans in the US, which the IMCC says could open a new forum for motor-carrier grievances.
  • Hyundai Group raises friendly stake in HMM, consolidating its grip on the carrier
  • Brazilian port's association calls for privatisation of Rio Grande channel to beat dredging failures
  • Seaspan share offering to fund newbuild orderbook
  • Extensive hull damage prevents early moves to re-float Rokia Delmas
  • Tianjin's eight city customs alliance cuts cargo transit times and costs
  • Former Schenker CEO, Thomas Held, takes over at NOL
  • Rhenus's Contargo scoops Dutch Rhine barge operator Interfeeder
  • Pan Continental launches Ningbo/Inchon loop

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Finnlines numbers up
    Ro-ro operator improves year over year in all financial categories against backdrop of Grimaldi pursuit.
  • "Too low"
    Finnlines board unanimously rejects Emanuele Grimaldi's EUR 15.95 per share takeover offer.
  • OMI papers over risk
    Stamford owner signs up for more FFA's, meaning only three suezmaxes in formerly spot-heavy fleet will be trading without cover in fourth quarter.
  • BRSC snaps up fuel trader
    Bulgarian River Shipping to swallow sister company Chimimport Bimas.
  • Double salvage bid
    Preparations are underway to try to save two capesize bulkers that grounded in storms off Japan.
  • Back on the Street
    Seaspan's stock is close to 52-week high as it announces new share issue to pay for newbuilds.
  • Ocean Tankers stretches offer period
    Michael Ioannides' Cypriot outfit gives investors another two weeks, blaming tie-up with Athens.
  • Rokia Delmas poses spill threat
    Hull of grounded CMA CGM-managed ro-ro breached as pollution-control vessel readied for action.
  • Tidewater rises
    Second-quarter income up 27% on back of increased revenues while vessel sales add $28.2m before tax.
  • NOL returns to Europe
    Asian liner operator taps German logistics exec as its new chief.
  • Boom time for ACL
    US barge and shipyard owner posts huge jump in nine-month earnings as rates and volumes rise.
  • Bibby eyes prison ship action
    Shipowner offers vessels to relieve pressure on UK's over-crowded jails.
  • Farstad drops anchor-handlers
    Norwegian owner offloads veteran offshore vessels to Oceanlink for tidy profit.
  • SembCorp wins drill deal
    Subsidiary Singapore yard Sembawang to upgrade drillship for Neptune Marine in contract worth $19m.
  • A rising Star
    Reefer operator posts much-improved financials after 30% leap in spot rates.
  • Garware grows
    Expanding Indian supply ship player boosts bottom line in second quarter.
  • Capesizes ground
    All crew rescued by coast guard after two bulkers run aground in heavy weather off Kashima, Japan, the same area where MOL's Giant Step broke up.
  • Back to school for ABG
    Indian shipbuilder to set up engineering institute to train future yard and port workers.
  • Six rescued in Sea of Japan
    Latest recovery brings to 11 the number found alive since Russian timber carrier with crew of 18 sank on Monday.
  • BLT sets IPO price
    Singapore offering raises SGD184m as Indonesian tanker owner prices shares at SGD0.32 each.
  • Siem signs for six
    Kleven Werft wins $475m order from fellow Norwegian owner Siem Offshore for six plus six AHTS units.
  • Greece to tender ports contracts
    Cosco and China Shipping could bid for operational deals at Piraeus and Thessaloniki.
  • Arlington ups divvy
    US-listed Stena tanker spin-off improves payout to shareholders but costs cut back profits.
  • ICTSI inks $120m "war chest"
    Philippine container terminal operator says new funds will facilitate its ongoing expansion.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • ATA asks FMC to investigate alleged ocean carrier discrimination
  • NOL picks former Schenker boss Held to replace Lim
  • Maersk Line to raise Alameda Corridor rail surcharge
  • OMI's net income up 26% in 3rd quarter
  • FEFC to add St. Petersburg winter surcharge
  • Germanischer Lloyd's PROTOS database now online
  • Germanischer Lloyd unit names Solinas as East Asia regional manager
  • China approves Cathay freighter service to Beijing
  • Mandatory e-truck manifest arrives
  • BNSF's profit up 18% to $488 million in best-ever quarter
  • CP Railway's 3rd quarter net income slides 21%
  • NEMF names Connery executive VP, sales and operations
  • U.S. optimistic in fourth round of free trade talks with South Korea
  • C.H. Robinson's 3rd quarter net income up 30%
  • EC clears TNT logistics sale to Apollo
  • Balmer Lawrie favors logistics over tea
  • JDF adds warehouse space near Dallas
  • Jöbstl chooses WhereNet to automate yard management
  • Cadre appoints new CEO
  • Marzen, O'Shea join 3PDelivery from Cardinal
  • Schenker to integrate Indonesia operations
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Groundbreaking ceremony for new terminal at Port Freeport, Texas
  • South Korea canal proposed
  • Port of Tacoma: Redeveloped breakbulk terminal drives record volumes
  • L.A. port police get new radio system for agency interoperability

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Siem Offshore orders 6+6 at Kleven
    Siem Offshore, based in Kristiansand, Norway, has ordered six - with options for another six - design VS 491 CD anchor handling ...
  • Grimaldi proceeds with Finnlines-offer
    Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione S.p.A. has decided to make a voluntary public tender offer to acquire all shares in Finnlines ...
  • Unity Line stays in Ystad so far
    There have been speculations in Polish newspapers about Unity Line leaving the port Ystad and moving its traffic to Trelleborg ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2006
  • Port confirms Clean Air timetable
    California ports shaking off criticism as emissions controls poised for approval.
  • Aegean under scrutiny in Jamaica
    Supplier caught up in opposition call for investigation into government contract deal.
  • Law firm warns on fuel disputes
    High bunker prices tends to fuel more disputes and arrest for unpaid bills, law firm observes.
  • Charterers wary of bunker quality disputes
    Charter parties note increase in shipowner claims relating to bunker quality.
  • Funding approved for Solar I oil removal
    IOPC set to give formal approval on Friday to fund operation to pump out bunker fuel onboard sunken tanker.
  • Rotterdam market firms
  • Hong Kong bunker market upbeat despite avails constraints
    Acute supply shortages occur periodically due to repeated delays in cargo arrivals, insufficient storage capacity.
  • Fuel-laden tanker runs aground
    The Philippine Coast Guard sends divers to conduct underwater inspection.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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