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February 27, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World expected to seek new US review of P&O deal
    AFTER two days of behind-the-scenes negotiations with the Bush administration and Congress, the Dubai company seeking to manage terminals at six ports in the US is expected to announce by today a deal in which it will invite the government to conduct a broad new review of security concerns, according to two senior administration officials and an adviser to the company.
  • Security at model port not foolproof
    TO US officials, the sprawling port along the Persian Gulf here, where steel shipping containers are stacked row after row as far as the eye can see, is a model for the post-9/11 world.
  • 'Queen Mary 2' meets its predecessor
    THE giant cruise ship Queen Mary 2 sailed from Los Angeles harbour last Wednesday on a voyage to the past.
  • Wreck of Blackbeard's ship gets new shelter

Sched Netweb site
  • Coscon, Evergreen to introduce China-US east coast service
  • CMA Logistics share price jumps 80 per cent on debut
  • Hanjin Shipping to establish Bangkok office
  • Tauranga sees profit drop 13.8pc in 1st half
  • KLM cargo capacity set to rise
  • Frontier orders 6 new Airbus A320s
  • United to boost Denver services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OOCL (India) Pvt. Ltd. gets Lloyd's Register's stamp of quality
  • Law soon to impose stiff fines on polluting inland water vessels
  • NYK Shipmanagement teams up with 2 Indian cos to groom seafarers
  • Lloyd's List honours Evergreen Group Chairman with Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Seed makers urge govt to simplify ex-im procedures
  • Board of Approval to study 33 SEZ applications next month
  • Implementation of risk management system in ex-im trade
  • Navi Mumbai-Maha Mumbai SEZ projects achieve financial closure
  • Additional 1.2 m tonnes of wheat may be importedin 2006-07
  • Exports to US up by 21 pc in 2005
  • H. C. Venkatesh takes charge as Traffic Manager, KPT
  • CONCOR to set up terminals at Durgapur, Rourkela; upgrade Amingaon & Balasore ICDs
  • Private operators face uphill journey
  • Pipavav-Jaipur line ready for double stack container trains
  • Freight-only corridor move delights trade & industry
  • GDL's 1st container service to link ICD-Garhi Harsaru with JNP, Pipavav & Mundra
  • DP World agrees to postpone taking control of US ports
  • 8 players in fray to develop ultra-modern bulk terminal at Mumbai Port
  • Angel Maritime completes two years of successful operations
  • Enthusiasm, fervour mark WIZBIZ 2006 event in Goa

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • SDV Logistique restructures European organisation
  • Mac Andrews at Khorfakkan
  • Swiss adding US and East African flights
  • Green Cargo increases income and profit
  • Geis group increases sales by 17%
  • Politics through the courts
  • TNT Logistics chooses Denso for RFID terminals
  • Fiata headquarter sessions

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • Evergreen and Cosco in new service
  • Teekay secures long-term Fronape charters
  • Metals and oil prices push up paint costs
  • Insurance for Chinese river operators
  • AMB buys more Hamburg port property
  • USCG in Asian expansion
  • Kursiu links Sweden, Germany and Lithuania
  • Stolt's strong Q4
  • New Dumping Protocol

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2006
  • Seafarers get a "bill of rights"
  • Efforts to block DP World deal continue

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • International Labor Organization developing new standards for seafarers
  • US rail freight traffic sees mixed numbers for week
  • Portland Women's Shipping Club plans meeting featuring lady pilots
  • Russian flagged, crewed vessel added to Crowley Maritime fleet
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners meeting neighbors at coffee shops

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • DP World acts to soothe fears over deal
    DUBAI group DP World has agreed to "segregate" the US component of its P&O takeover and effectively freeze plans to gain operational control over terminal facilities in five US ports as it moves ahead with plans to close the $6.8bn deal this week.
  • Attack on Saudi plant pushes oil above $62
    OIL prices have stormed above $62 a barrel after an attack on one of Saudi Arabia's largest oil facilities and renewed threats by Nigerian militants to target oil production in the Niger Delta.
  • South Korean shipbuilders urge cut in Japanese steel
    SOUTH Korean shipbuilders and Japanese steelmakers remain deadlocked in their latest round of negotiations on the import price of steel plates, a spokesman at Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed Friday.
  • KG financing 'has no future in present form'
    LEADING Hamburg KG financiers and tramp owners have predicted the death of the traditional KG ship financing model.
  • Frank scoops newsmaker award
    SERGEY Frank, chief executive and president of Sovcomflot, was named the first Lloyd's List Newsmaker of the Year at a gala award ceremony in London Thursday evening.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • DPW blinks in stand-off with US critics
    IN an effort to quell the firestorm of controversy over its entry into the US port sector with the acquisition of P&O Ports, DP World has announced that it will move forward with the purchase of P&O Ports' global holdings next week but will leave terminals in the US under P&O control while Congress has time to study the deal
  • GE moves into container consolidation
    GREAT Eastern Shipping, India's largest private shipping company, is moving into container transport and freight stations
  • Lakers unite for green goals
    US and Canadian ports and shipping lines on the St Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes have formed a 'Green Marine' coalition to promote environmentally-friendly standards
  • Stolt-Nielsen ends year on a high
    STOLT-Nielsen Transportation Group reported a strong 2005, although operating income for the fourth quarter fell from the previous three months
  • Brostrom forecasts strong year
    Brostrom, the Swedish product tanker group, posted a strong fourth quarter and forecasts a good year ahead for the sector
  • OSM sets up Singapore office
  • LNG officer shortage hits 800
  • Papua copper shipments normal
  • NYK chases more Indian seafarers
  • Approval for HK 'green lane'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2006
  • DP World requests 45-day review
    The Dubai company seeks to mollify critics who cite security risks in its takeover of P&O's cargo operations at 21 U.S. ports.
  • ILA rally against P&O takeover
  • New Jersey, PA sue to block ports deal
  • Europe View: Disbelief over U.S.-Dubai fight
  • Ports deal no threat, says Calif. congressman
  • Evergreen, Cosco ready China-U.S. all-water service
  • Delays lifted at Mexico border
  • U.S., El Salvador to launch CAFTA
  • BNSF terminal sets lift record
  • Ryder System appoints CFO
  • Antwerp to boost intermodal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • Subcontinent rates crash 25% over last three months
    Container freight rates from India to Europe, the US and Middle East fell by US$100/TEU in January, a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry shows.
  • Dubai Ports corrals US terminals in bid to head off critics
    DP World in the US issued a statement last night acknowledging the concerns over security and saying that it will ring fence its US operations until consultations have been concluded.
  • Evergreen's Chang raises post-panamax alarm
  • China's Zhen Hua shows interest in Bojonegara project
  • SLPA and CSC enter into feeder agreement
  • EMC and COSCON to launch new Pacific loop
  • Hong Kong to tender three sites for logistic services
  • ICF in the profit zone
  • Hanjin enters JV with Thai agency
  • Canadian railways see intermodal traffic surge
  • Surprise announcement of early retirement by SBB chief

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • Tanker surprise?
    Tanker stocks may already have touched bottom en route to surprise rally in 2006, analyst Morgan Stanley suggests.
  • Cruising for a....
    The battered and bruised, nauseated and vanished are uniting in a public relations assault on the cruise industry.
  • Omega gets started
    Brokers are linking Comninos family IPO to a series of panamax products carrier purchase deals.
  • Star watch
    Blank cheque company will begin trading shares and warrants separately on Monday as startup continues search for acquisition target.
  • Orey earnings dip
    Portuguese broker and agent suffers higher costs of expansion policy.
  • Shipping knew about Iraq kickbacks
    P&O Nedlloyd exec tells Aussie inquiry 10% "levy" on containers was common knowledge in the industry.
  • Tri-Marine bulker held
    Greek handysize is detained by the UK with raft of deficiencies.
  • IPO costs hit Horizon
    US firm slips into the red after transaction-related costs wipe $15m off the bottom line.
  • Almi back in the market
    Greek owner returns to sale and purchase arena with deal for 2001-built bulker.
  • Seasick vacations
    The chance of a cruise ship voyage you would rather forget is increasing.
  • Asian lines target the US
    Evergreen and Cosco team up to provide new joint service between China and the States.
  • Garware doubles up
    Indian offshore player orders second supply ship at Havyard Leirvik in Norway.
  • New York blocks Dubai
    Port authority takes legal action to prevent assignment of P&O terminal lease to DP World.
  • STX pushes up price
    Korean yard confirms Prisco's order of five ice-class MR tankers at record $54m each.
  • DP World to bypass US
    In the face of mounting political problems US ports to be "segregated" in bid to get deal done.
  • Teekay grabs Viken suezmax
    US-listed owner buys ship being built at Samsung for work as a shuttle tanker with Petrobras in Brazil.
  • Kursiu goes to Ahus
    Lithuanian short-sea operator starts up feeder link between Sweden and Germany.
  • Brostrom races over line
    Swedish products and chemical tanker owner sees markets pick up in fourth quarter to boost annual profit.
  • Keppel inks LNG deal
    Singapore yard to handle maintenance work for Qatargas gas carriers for next five-years.
  • Sanborn under scrutiny
    Political row over DP World deal for US ports could nobble US Maritime Administration nominee.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • MOL to start second Vietnam/Hong Kong service
  • NYK management reshuffle
  • Crowley promotes Weist, Johnson
  • Boeing selects New Breed Logistics for 787 assembly support
  • AMP expands presence in Germany, Japan, Mexico
  • Order Logistics acquires JAT Transportation
  • Safefreight to link with Tectus
  • Poda to head new service for Alliance Shippers
  • DP World to "segregate" U.S. ports as it goes ahead with P&O takeover
  • Florida stevedore, union want open competition for P&O terminals
  • Americans hold key posts at Dubai Ports World
  • Schumer seeks answers to port sale approval
  • Port of Houston bolstering security contract

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • Broström reports strong performance 2005
    Göteborg-based Broström reports a SEK 720 million pre-tax result in 2005, more than double compared to 2004 when ...
  • "M. Pioneer" crew leaves and flies home
    The bulk carrier "M. Pioneer" has now left the port Fredericia and is anchored at the roads before leaving for ...
  • One step closer to tonnage tax in Sweden
    The Swedish tonnage-based tax system commission of inquiry has submitted its proposal to the Swedish government. The commission proposes ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
  • Bullish crude leaves bunker markets quiet
    Little US market activity today as crude rallying and buyers staying away.
  • Open arb & reduced to supply to keep European fuel oil supported
    Reduced supply from Russia and Asian demand for arbitrage cargoes expected to keep European fuel oil markets supported for the next two weeks, according to traders.
  • PDVSA advises Carnival holidays
  • Crude rallies after major Saudi oil scare
    Foiled attack on Saudi Arabia's most important oil facility sends shivers through the market.
  • Transbunker Group celebrates 15 years in oil and bunkers
    Transbunker Group and key subsidiary Bunker Holdings have major ambitions in the European bunker market, with expansion set to continue.
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp firmer in slow trade
  • Singapore suppliers hold back on low-sulphur business
    Market opportunities for low-sulphur fuel in Asia remains unclear and Singapore suppliers prefer to hold back.
  • Work on Asian refineries lowers fuel supplies
    Lower refining capacity to reduce fuel supplies and help lift margins.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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