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December 4, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirate attacks declining in SE-Asia, say shipowners
    ASIAN shipowners, who control 40 per cent of the world's fleet, say piracy has declined in South-east Asia but is on the rise globally.
  • New Delhi approves US$7b rail freight corridor project
    NEW DELHI has given the go-ahead to a US$7 billion plan to create rail freight corridors that will link eastern and western India to accelerate the movement of cargo.
  • DHL offers to beat holiday rush
    Express and logistics company DHL has launched the Beat the Rush promotion for international shipments to help customers beat the year-end holiday season rush.
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries announces 679.8b won S'pore order
  • LNG carrier surplus may hit tanker rates in next 2 yrs
  • China Shipping expects profit to be much higher than previously forecast

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM group to acquire 100,000 TEU per year US Lines
  • Shandong seaports throughput to surpass 10 million TEU
  • Qingdao to be logistics centre of China for Japan and South Korea
  • Air Sea, Weihai port to jointly operate feeder service to Qingdao
  • Haikou port to add two container berths next year
  • Hunan imports surges 91pc in first 10 months
  • Congestion prompts Maersk to uncouple main service from Angola
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands and relocates warehousing in St. Petersburg
  • 'Reagonomics', railway upgrades, Black Sea CTs enliven Russian conference
  • Cathay to increase flights from Hong Kong to Vancouver thrice daily
  • China Southern launches three domestic services
  • Air cargo link takes Canadian Maritime perishables to New York, Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • China & Europe to cooperate on shipping security
  • Intermodal rail service commenced between Yantian terminal & Kunming
  • Hamburg Sud christens Monte Tamaro
  • China United Lines expands capacity on south China-Vietnam service
  • NTL-Logistics to commence box service from Hong Kong to Jakarta, Singapore
  • Sinotrans to consider buying smaller rivals
  • CMA CGM to develop Xiamen's Haicang port
  • GAC opens office in Prague
  • Wan Hai takes delivery of two containerships
  • Precious Shipping to buy 15 new vessels
  • Chennai feeder operators to impose trade surcharge
  • GE Shipping books 2 Supramax vessels
  • Perma Shipping Line commences own operations at ICD-Pune
  • Groundnut oil exports resume
  • Trailer drivers strike at CCT called off
  • ABG plans second major shipyard in Surat
  • MICT setting new benchmarks
  • Container Gateway connects more effectively with northern hinterland trade
  • CONCOR opens temporary warehouse for LCL cargo at ICD-Sabarmati
  • Mumbai second most expensive office market
  • Plexconcil to launch MAI schemes to benefit industry
  • Nath calls for increased PPP projects & effective farm supply chains
  • Cabinet clears 11th Plan draft
  • Valuation rules adding to exporters' woes-Fieo
  • Undaunted by rupee rise shock, GJEPC aims higher
  • Packages barely touch fringe of exporters' concerns, says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • Italian general strike affects transport industry
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines increases profit
  • New UAE freighter airline
  • First Freight Company to acquire 70,000 railcars
  • Gefco sales up

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • Pirates release Almarjan
  • Stolt-Nielsen wins amnesty case
  • Golden Ocean's Dreyfus charters
  • Deep Sea's earning still on upward trend
  • Ulstein Design is "fastest growing"

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • More indictments in marine hose price fixing case
  • Transocean to raise $8.5 billion
  • Teekay spin-off files for IPO
  • Ingram on tank barge newbuild spree

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • Matson Navigation announces jump in Hawaii service rates
  • MTC Holdings closes deal for Mexican multi-modal facility
  • CBP taps Tideworks as AMS Service Center
  • Washington State Ferries stepping up vessel inspections
  • Helen Devery elected to CREDC Board of Directors

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • CMA CGM seals deal to buy US Lines
    FRENCH container shipping giant concludes agreement to buy niche tranpacific operator, confirming Lloyd's List report.
  • CMA CGM in talks to buy US Lines
  • Hellenic Carriers raises $60m from London IPO
    FOTINI Karamanlis-led company nets '29m from London's Alternative Investment Market floatation.
  • Alarm raised over Canada dockers security row
    BRITISH Columbia Chamber of Shipping raises red flag as dockers refuse to comply with security clearance program.
  • Welcome to the real world
    THERE is a great difference between the world of theoretical ship operation and the real world of shipping.
  • Other peoples' eyes
    THERE are suggestions that Vessel Traffic Services should have their authority greatly increased.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • NCL, BV respond to blast report
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line and class society Bureau Veritas have responded to claims that they were both responsible for the Norway's 2003 boiler blast
  • Nymex takes seat on Imarex board
    NYMEX Holdings, parent company of New York Mercantile Exchange, has takes a seat on the board of Imarex, the Oslo based shipping derivatives market
  • CMA CGM buys US Lines
    FRENCH liner giant CMA CGM has expanded its capabilities in the Pacific with the acquisition of California-based US Lines
  • Eckero wins control of Birka
    REDERI AB Eckero, the Finnish ferry company, has acquired control of more than 96% of the shares and votes in fellow Finnish shipping company Birka Line
  • Gazprom partners Total in gas
    GAZPROM will team up with French oil and gas major Total for the development of the Astrakhan gas field on the northern Caspian Sea coast
  • Ships are 'most carbon-friendly'
    ASIAN owners have defended shipping's emissions record describing ships as the 'most carbon-friendly' form of commercial transport
  • Safety slips can spell end of class
  • Keppel O&M unveils tech centre
  • Scandlines sales a snip for Clipper
  • Tata develops Mozambique coal links
  • Mutiny at Indian Register
  • Møller erases big box loss
  • 140-year old ferry contract renewed
  • Cosco Busan in a sea of lawsuits
  • EPA proposes new diesel rules

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • CMA CGM buys U.S. Lines
    French line has a vessel-sharing agreement with the four-year-old niche carrier, which operates in the trans-Pacific.
  • Ports America signs Bayonne contract
  • More delays for LA's TraPac
  • Risk analysis enhances Customs cargo checks
  • Panama Canal awards second excavation contract
  • MTC closes acquisition of Mexico intermodal hub
  • Port of LA channel re-opened
  • Maersk Line bids for DoD high-speed vessel
  • Truckers end Chennai strike
  • Fuel fee hike for Cargolux
  • DP World breaks ground for Cochin box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • CMA CGM to buy USL?
  • YICT opens intermodal rail link to Yunnan Province
  • China Shipping invests in Fuzhou container terminal
  • Panalpina Q4 volumes 'very strong'; internal controls tight
  • Maersk ropes in Deloitte to prepare a master plan for its Indian container terminal

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • Barge owner sued
    K-Sea Transportation faces a $16m sexual harassment lawsuit by a former employee.
  • Argentina goes to Fesco
    Seven months after a fire puts its lone ice-breaker out of commission, the Argentine navy turns to Far-Eastern Shipping to supply Antarctica.
  • Cosco's Singapore sell-off
    Cosco Singapore says it hopes to sell its 12 bulkers to bring in $500m and focus on shipyards.
  • Feds sue Busan owner
    Regal Stone and a bay pilot face lawsuit in the oil spill from the containership Cosco Busan.
  • CMA CGM buys US Lines
    French carrier buys up California-based company with chartered-in fleet.
  • Search for chief falters
    Swedish Club goes for 15% as it hesitates over appointment of new managing director.
  • Su: 'Boom is insane'
    TMT chief hits out at unsustainable dry bulk boom despite inking three VLOCs last month.
  • Pina colada with a kick
    Spanish authorities find a container from Mexico filled with cans of pineapple ' and cocaine.
  • BC Ferries bomb scare
    Police evacuate a BC Ferries terminal after a passenger makes a bomb threat, as the ferry owner considers a lawsuit.
  • US forces key to ship's release
    Dubai operator of vessel freed off Somalia praises intervention of US navy but won't speak of ransom.
  • BW Gas warns bondholders
    New Norwegian tax rules could leave it in breach of debt covenants, gas carrier player says.
  • NSCSA edges up
    Third quarter improvement logged at Saudi tanker owner, after six-month profit disappointment.
  • IRISL launches African run
    Iranian boxship owner to cover Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa from this month.
  • Pac Basin breaks out bonds
    Hong Kong bulker owner will sell at least $300m of convertible notes due 2013.
  • Stolt's star rising
    Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen sees its stock soar following last week's US court ruling.
  • ASRY chief may quit
    Aggrieved but innocent Mohamed Alkhateeb aims to leave Bahrain shiprepair yard after 32 years.
  • Kherson in the clear
    Ukrainian yard given permission to buy rival shipbuilder Chernomorsky.
  • Andersen buys into revolution
    AP Moller chief takes DRK 10m holding to back up his fighting talk.
  • Brits peddle emissions deal
    UK representatives push for shipping and aviation emissions to be included in the next international climate change agreement.
  • HHI and goodbye
    South Korean shipbuilder ties up one mammoth order and denies cancellation of another as the deal was never rubber-stamped.
  • Yangzijiang in warrant issue
    Shipbuilder to release 80m "European style" warrants which will be traded on the Singapore stock exchange.
  • Tosmare turns up heat
    Latvian shipyard more than doubles nine-month profit as revenue increases.
  • Panamax grounds in Australia
    Attempts to re-float loaded bulker stuck in mud may have to wait for more favourable tides later in the week.
  • Another headache for WSF
    US ferry group loses ship to engine failure two weeks after pulling four 1920s-built veterans over hull pitting.
  • Almarjan released off Somalia
    No confirmation of any ransom payment as Dubai-operated ship and 18 crew allowed to sail.
  • More red ink at Nepline
    Vessel off hire woes continue to dog results at listed Malaysian tanker owner in the third quarter.
  • Out again
    Aker Yards' Finnish workers have staged second strike in two weeks, this time over pay.
  • Finaval pulls IPO
    Italian tanker owner's Milan listing plans latest to be scuppered by the global credit crunch.
  • A bridge too far for Uberti
    Former commander in charge of San Francisco sector, William Uberti, steps down not long after Cosco Busan incident.
  • Seabourn in piracy scare
    Royal Navy responds to cruise ship's call for help off Somalia two years on from grenade attack.
  • PGS goes to market
    Norwegian owner to sell $400m of convertible bonds to finance Arrow Seismic takeover.
  • NYK ties up Wuhan deal
    Japanese owner confirms it will haul Aussie iron ore for Chinese steel maker in 23 year contract.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • CMA CGM buying U.S. Lines
  • FEFC raising bunker, currency adjustments for January
  • Indian carrier get go-ahead for vessel order
  • Matson hiking Hawaii rates, terminal handling charges
  • Reefer firm Seatrade relocating to Tauranga in New Zealand
  • Cargolux increasing fuel surcharge
  • NTSB points to Amtrak train speed in Chicago crash with NS train
  • Keep on trucking: ATA says mode will continue to dominate in U.S.
  • FedEx raises ground rates 4.9%
  • STB puts brakes on CN purchase of EJ&E railroad
  • Turkmenistan begins construction of key rail line
  • CEVA sets ambitious 10 billion euro sales target by 2010
  • Ryder restructures supply chain business
  • GM plans to increase part purchases from China
  • Korea exports break records
  • Canada to modify auto import rule
  • Hillwood plans major South Carolina development
  • Christian Salvesen first half profit up 16%
  • Miele picks Schenker for spare parts logistics in Finland
  • Freight forwarder having success on Asian intermodal route
  • U.S. marine terminal operator buys Mexican intermodal hub
  • DP World, Aden deal back on

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • No diesel leakage from Ekfors
    Tanker owner Ektank denies earlier reports of a diesel leakage from their product tanker Ekfors in the port of Horten on 9 November. The vessel had been towed to the port after having dragged anchor and grounded off Slagentangen in ...
  • IMO delays ballast water treatment
    IMO has decided to delay the enforcement date for ships' ballast water treatment equipment so that new ships constructed from 2009 will not be required to have new equipment installed until 2011. The International Chamber of Shipping, ICS, which together ...
  • 15 per cent increase from The Swedish Club
    The Swedish Club has decided to increase their P&I premiums by 15 per cent due to increased pool claims and to the fact that 55 percent of the clubs aggregated claims comes from a relatively small number of claims ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2007
  • Petrobras confirms holiday dates
  • Supplier plans expansion
    Bunkers (Gibraltar) 'delighted' with response since operations began in May.
  • Pilot, shipowner face lawsuit
    US government lawsuit suggests Cosco Busan should be sold to pay for bunker fuel cleanup.
  • Europe to push for transport emissions agreement
    Wants global shipping and aviation to be included in successor to Kyoto Protocol.
  • 'Most shipping lines' will cut speed to save on fuel
    CMA CGM says bunker bills account for 50% of vessel operating costs.
  • Petrobras 'close' to Singapore storage deal
    Chemoil CEO says company is in 'final stages of negotiations' to lease space at its Helios Terminal.
  • Rotterdam: Prompt barging tight
  • OPEC unclear on output decision
    The oil cartel meets this week to chart its oil output course.
  • Common sampling point 'must be regulated'
    Industry player says getting global bunkering ports to agree to a common sampling point is difficult.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› 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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PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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