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August 31, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Soft skills' must be nurtured to make MPA truly global: CEO
    NURTURING the 'soft skill sets' required to make Singapore a truly global maritime centre, is the main priority of the new head of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore over the coming years.
  • India bars China firms from port investments: reports
    INDIA appears to have made a decision to disallow China-linked companies from investing in, or managing Indian ports on security grounds, according to Indian media reports.
  • Shanghai Port's Q2 net profit falls 1.6%
    SHANGHAI Port Container Co, the publicly traded unit of China's biggest port operator, had a drop in second-quarter profit because its Yangshan Port unit could not contribute earnings before it is certified by the government.
  • HK's Titan Petrochem H1 earnings plunge 74%
  • Maersk earnings fall 35% in first half
  • London's public transport voted best in the world

Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller-Maersk reports H1 net profit drop of 34pc
  • APL launches China-US east coast service
  • MOL adds 6,000-TEU vessel on PSX service
  • Malaysia and China sign MoU
  • Vietnamese container terminal plan gets green light
  • HK Customs checkpoint sought for Shenzhen
  • Container ship scrapes LA bridge
  • CNAC interim 2006 net profit down 64.6pc
  • FedEx opens shop in Dalian
  • Ireland to sell Aer Lingus in September IPO

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Dolphin Offshore plans to invest $ 35 million in buying ships and a shipyard
  • MMTC to import 5,000 tonnes of chana
  • EU drops shoe dumping probe
  • 39 pc of nation's cargo to be handled by Gujarat's ports within decade
  • NMP once again effectively handles wheat
  • Kakinada port claims new all-India per day record in manual loading of iron ore
  • Air Sahara books 10 next-generation Boeing jets
  • Land transferred for int'l air cargo hub
  • Commerce Ministry calculates over Rs 1.25 lakh crore going to Exchequer from SEZs
  • No tax sops for equity investments abroad
  • Commerce Ministry, W. Bengal MoU on tea AEZ soon
  • Govt to spend Rs 1,325 cr. to fortify infrastructure in industrial clusters
  • Special package for flood-hit surat textile industry coming
  • Rising interest rates make domestic borrowings costlier for SMEs
  • IMC's YEW puts SEZs under the scanner
  • US, Asean sign trade & investment pact
  • Kamal Nath keen on ITPO office in Nagpur
  • Chaalo Gandhidham!

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • New manager for Gefco Nuremburg
  • Grimaldi increases stake in Finnlines to 35.4%
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo flies to India
  • SBB ups interim performance and results
  • Swift Global Logistics Limited now operates from Shanghai and Yiwu

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Clarksons' profit down
  • IMB's piracy map
  • MOL puts 2nd 6,000+ TEU ship on PSX
  • BW Offshore
  • Strong first half for James Fisher

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • OffRig orders second semi
  • Bharati Shipyard to build jack up
  • IMB service highlights piracy risk areas
  • Erie Shipbuilding gets $2.5 million grant

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Bidding process extended for new Washington ferries
  • Port of Tacoma names assistant maintenance director
  • Hamburg Sud subsidiary opens office in Shanghai China
  • Customs awards Northrop Grumman expanded border security contract
  • Steel imports into US jump 14 percent in July

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maersk faces P&O Nedlloyd invoice crisis
    AP MOLLER-Maersk may be forced to write off debts accumulated by its struggling container division which appears to have lost its grip on invoicing after its takeover of P&O Nedlloyd, say accountancy experts.
  • India refuses Hutchison security clearance to run container terminals
    INDIA'S cabinet committee for internal security has denied security clearance to Hutchison Port Holdings and barred it from applying to run container terminals at any of its major ports, write Shirish Nadkarni in Mumbai and Mike Grinter in Hong Kong.
  • Polish shipbuilders defend aid from Brussels probe
    POLISH shipbuilders have rebutted allegations that they are feet-dragging on restructuring plans that will meet European Commission demands to cut state aid, writes Hugh O'Mahony.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Sri Lanka looks for more aid ships
    COLOMBO 30 August ' Sri Lanka is considering chartering more ships to send urgently-needed food and medicine from south India to the northern Jaffna peninsula, which has been cut off by heavy fighting between government forces and Tamil Tiger rebels
  • Putin joins Athens pipeline talks
    TOP level talks take place in Athens on Monday to discuss a proposed new pipeline to carry Russian crude from Bourgas to a new terminal at Alexandropoulos
  • Boxship steering problem in canal
    THE container ship Hyundai Garnet suffered a steering problem this week while transiting the Panama Canal
  • Siba moves closer to Asian market
    ITALIAN owner Siba Ships has opened an office in Singapore to bring the company closer to the key markets of Australia, the Middle East, China and Indonesia
  • Weakened Ernesto still threatens
    TROPICAL Storm Ernesto lacks the power to be a truly destructive tropical cyclone, but heavy rains and high winds are still wreaking havoc with US port operations
  • Blaze on vessel at anchor in Rio
    FIRE fighters from eight different stations tackled a blaze on the Croatian-registered general cargo vessel Atlant Trina at the weekend
  • Gazprom setting up in Portugal
  • Stranded bulker awaits Sept auction
  • Prudhoe Bay compressor repaired
  • Hapag slot charters to South Africa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Georgia, Carolinas on storm watch
    Florida ports weather heavy rain and wind as Atlantic seaboard braces for Ernesto, downgraded to tropical depression.
  • Profit tumbles for CSCL
  • Former FastShip executive to head U.S. Seaway office
  • Pilots vote on UPS deal
  • Boxes boost Dalian profit
  • CSXI pumps up fuel fee
  • Chiquita veteran to lead Wilmington port operations
  • Kandla plans SEZ
  • Box terminal planned for India port
  • New Zealand lines call for national port policy
  • MOL opens Indonesia branch

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Delhi rejects Chinese port concession bids
    The Indian Government has decided not to allow Chinese firms to invest in, operate or manage any Indian port project.
  • Profits surge sees Xiamen maintain its margins
    Hong Kong-listed Xiamen International Port Company recorded a 30% growth in its H1 pre-tax profit, to RMB251m (US$31.5m), and its operating margin was maintained at 36% despite oil price rises in the period.
  • Indicators point to a charter market edging downwards
  • Shallow draught sees carriers avoid Santos
  • Hanjin enters new Vietnam service partnership
  • CSCL buys feeder operator from parent

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • More, more, more
    Emanuele Grimaldi snaps up yet more stock in hoped-for ally Finnlines.
  • High and dry
    DryShips quarter misses Wall Street consensus, earnings tumble 72% from year ago.
  • Ruia plots new yard
    Indian industrialist wants land at Haldia to build ships up to panamax size.
  • Orion's star falls
    Black hole left in first-half profit as Danish owner D/S Orion comes crashing back to Earth.
  • Navibulgar trims oldies
    One Bulgarian bulker sold to Cypriot buyer, with another three veterans slated for disposal.
  • Siba to Singapore
    Mauro Balzarini's outfit will place growing bulk fleet and livestock newbuilds under control of new Asian office.
  • Nepline nips loss
    Quarterly deficit cut at Malaysia's Nepline Berhad but contribution from new arrivals sorely needed.
  • Eidsiva drives stake up
    Norwegian owner now controls 80% of car carrier Cypress Pass.
  • Titan's tankers on the up
    Hong Kong VLCC owner hit by higher fuel costs in first half, but tanker markets faring better than last year.
  • Fisher still hungry
    UK shipping group has tanker fleet it wants, but will add yet more marine service companies.
  • Minoan mulls Hellenic sale
    Ferry operator admits it is considering offers for its 33% stake in 'Greece's largest marine fleet'.
  • Teekay pulls ahead
    Vancouver tanker owner ups stake in FPSO operator Petrojarl, overtaking rival Prosafe.
  • Fisher profit booms
    UK tanker owner rides out effects of Buncefield oil depot fire disruption in first half, as marine services division grows again.
  • Sincere slips
    Taiwanese bulker and VLCC owner sees first-half profits and revenue fall back.
  • Clarkson's profits chopped
    Shipbroker sees interim profits halved as dry bulk, S&P and futures see weaker six months.
  • 'Fulford' upbeat
    But Clarksons outspoken boss warns that the company is not for sale.
  • Sado down
    Losses stack up at Japanese ferry owner Sado Steam Ship with forecast of more lamentable results to follow.
  • Sales push Jinhui forward
    Gains on vessel disposals keep bulker owner Jinhui Shipping on course in the second quarter but revenues slump.
  • Anek stuck in the red
    Greek ferry operator can't translate better revenues into profit in first half.
  • Worker killed in yard accident
    Filipino mechanical fitter struck by fork-lift at Grand Bahama Shipyard.
  • BW Gas flips Yara ships
    Norwegian gas carrier owner sells 49% stakes in two LGCs to German owner Reederei F Laeisz.
  • DFDS revs up
    Ro-ro operator ups full-year profit forecast as revenue and income driven up in second quarter.
  • Second helping at First Steamship
    Second quarter profit and revenue outstrips preceding period at Taiwanese bulker owner.
  • P&O Ferry in collision probe
    UK police investigating sinking of a yacht in English Channel have inspected the Pride of Bilbao.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • China Shipping reports drop in profits
  • Hapag-Lloyd beginning service to Africa in October
  • Hyundai ship damaged in Panama Canal
  • MOL opens sixth Indonesia branch in Lampung
  • DHL building new Chicago service center
  • Contract awarded for intermodal terminal in Columbus, Ohio
  • NEMF expands operations in Mid-Atlantic
  • Former UP exec tapped to head Amtrak
  • Bush nominates Johnson to manage St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Schwab: Time for "mature" Chinese economy to protect IP rights, open markets
  • Ozburn-Hessey tabs Manchanda for chief technology role
  • FMC reviews 3 OTI applications, revokes 2 licenses
  • DP World-like decision in India shuts out Chinese terminal operators
  • Weakened Ernesto still impacts shipping, East Coast ports prepare
  • Virginia begins work on rail relocation project
  • Coast Guard conducts security drill in Galveston

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Sharp turnover increase for A.P Møller-Mærsk
    A.P Møller-Mærsk reports a DKK 128.7 billion turnover for the first half 2006, a DKK 40 billion increase compared ...
  • "Götheborg" has arrived in China
    The Swedish East India Man replica "Götheborg" has arrived in Shanghai, the last port of call in China. Before calling ...
  • Fjord Line avoided bankrupcy
    After an extraordiary board meeting in the trouble-stricken Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line, an immediate bankrupcy could be avoided ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2006
  • Vancouver wants to sell
    Prices plummeting to Gulf Coast levels as West Coast port looking to shift product.
  • Temporary restrictions as Ernesto moves north
    Coast Guard keeping tight reign on Jacksonville operations, but storm threat weakening.
  • New lubes head for O.W.
    Danish bunkering firm announcing new appointment.
  • US oil stocks rise on near-record imports
    DOE says US crude oil imports last week reached the second largest weekly average ever.
  • October start for Fujairah fuel oil contract
    Dubai develops role as maritime and trade centre with launch of fuel oil futures.
  • Titan bullish on bunkering and other prospects
    Interim 2006 results show continued growth in revenues across Titan's oil services, while profits have been more mixed.
  • ARA market increases slightly
  • Asian bunker market in bearish mode
    Huge fall in bunker prices in August a testament to market volatility.
  • Indonesia calls for war-risk removal
    The north east of Sumatra remains a war-risk area despite the de-listing of the Malacca Strait by the JWC in August.

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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
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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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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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