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February 6, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Proposal to increase Panama Canal tariffs
    THE Panama Canal Authority has proposed the first of what is likely to be a series of toll hikes for the waterway as Panama begins preparing for the historic US$5.3 billion dollar expansion of the 92-year old key link to the US west coast.
  • PSA's Viet JV to build container port
    SP-PSA International Port Co, a joint venture between Saigon Port and PSA Vietnam Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International, was granted a licence to develop a new container port in Vietnam's Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, with the view of turning it into a major shipping hub for Indochina.
  • Samsung Heavy, Daewoo win US$2.37b LNG tanker orders
    SOUTH Korean shipbuilders have won huge oders to build liquefied natural gas carriers valued at US$2.37 billion, as analysts forecast a tripling of global demand for LNG by 2020.
  • China shipbuilders' profit margin trebles over 3 years to 10%
  • 16 carriers plan to raise Europe-Asia rates from March

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK and Panalpina agree on global co-operation
  • Cosco Logistics to take over Aucma's RDCs
  • Fast track customs clearance boosts Fuzhou's 2006 box volume
  • Hebei ports handle 332m tons of cargo in 2006
  • Beihai to build Tieshan port branch railway line
  • DRS Logistics to build warehouses in 6 Indian cities
  • US Port of Vancouver Commission approves plan for major growth
  • NWMTA new office bearers
  • Air New Zealand 'surprised' by allegations of price fixing
  • Indian airfreight shippers look to ocean going options to cut costs
  • Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport to host international forum in 2010

Exim Indiaweb site
  • World's top 10 shipping lines raise global market share to 60 pc
  • CKYH Alliance plans new E. Med routes
  • DP World makes major foray into China
  • Cosco & CMA CGM to launch joint West Asia-Med service
  • Maersk takes delivery of new vessel
  • TBS Commercial & V.Ships form JV
  • Shipowners pay $ 3 bn for used vessels in Jan.
  • Aktiv Group launches first freight payment bond for China market
  • OOCL revenue rises by 5.6 pc in 2006
  • GAC Shanghai gains WOFE status
  • MOL to upgrade CSW service
  • Lines revise bunker charges
  • K Line , China Shipping launch Europe-S. America service
  • Seaworld Group opens another empty box depot at D Node
  • US investors making beeline for India
  • India, Iceland MoU to tap marine wealth soon
  • Iran Minister seeks JVs with India
  • WTO rules against US imposition of anti-dumping duty on shrimp
  • Gulf's appetite for Indian food may increase
  • IT services exports fetch $ 23.6 bn
  • MoS keen on SCI-Mazagon Dock-Major Ports JV to meet dredging needs
  • Port workers defer strike plan
  • PPT draws up major plan to double handling capacity in 5 years
  • Mundra Port establishes new performance benchmarks
  • Mangalore-Hassan rail link boosts freight movement at NMP
  • Vizag Port continues setting new handling records
  • CONCOR handling Rlys' bulk export cargo at DRT-CFS
  • GDP growth for 2005-06 revised upwards to 9 pc
  • 1st privately-owned textile park materialising near Ahmedabad
  • Countdown to the Budget session

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Ex-Panalpina head Sidler joins EGL Eagle Global Logistics
  • Panama Canal proposes new pricing system
  • BAWC revenues down
  • Kombiverkehr with nightly Duisburg/Wuppertal-Nuremberg services

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Panama set to change Canal pricing
  • MSC Napoli fuel removal "almost complete"
  • Increased expenses hit Odfjell
  • Neptune LNG Project to get licence

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Korean yards book more LNG ship orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Port of Vancouver eyes purchase of Alcoa/Evergreen Aluminum property
  • Arild Iversen named Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics CEO
  • Portland Airport noise committee schedules public meeting for Feb. 8
  • Government dredges take over Columbia River deepening work
  • Royal Bank of Scotland funds purchase of OOIL terminals

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Navios swoops up Kleimar for $165m
    ACQUISITION propels the Angeliki Frangou-led company into the capesize sector for the first time.
  • Navios ready to jump ship to the NYSE
  • Qatar Gas builds up giant LNG fleet
    QATAR Gas orders four 210,000 cu m ships worth almost $1bn from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.
  • More BW Offshore targets merger with Advanced Production
    BW Offshore is seeking to merge with Advanced Production & Loading to gain access to its submerged turret and mooring systems.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Pan Canal plan shows steep toll rise
    PANAMA CITY 05 February ' Panama Canal tolls are to increase by an average of 10% a year until 2009, under the new rate plan announced on Friday by the canal authority (ACP).
  • Maersk ship holed, spills oil
    THE 1,645-teu Maersk Vienna struck a berth at Baltiysk terminal at Kaliningrad yesterday, holing the vessel, rupturing a fuel tank and spilling fuel into the water
  • Probe launched into fast cat collision
    THE fast ferry Sea Express I collided with the Greek bulk carrier Alaska Rainbow in thick fog on Saturday morning as the ferry was approaching the UK port of Liverpool
  • CalMac launches cadet scheme
    SCOTTISH Executive-controlled ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has launched an officer cadet programme for the first time in its 150-year history
  • ASRY invests for growth
    WORK has started on the construction of a new slipway at the Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard in Bahrain
  • Navios Maritime buys Kleimar
    NAVIOS Maritime Holdings has moved to secure a foothold in the Capesize sector by acquiring Belgian bulk carrier operator Kleimar
  • Iversen appointed CEO at WWL
  • Cruise 'Wave Season' worries grow
  • Overhaul for Pan Canal cruise tolls
  • Two-day tow after ferry engine stops
  • Nordkapp passengers arrive at Ushuaia
  • Churchill calls need approved vessels
  • DPW faces Indian legal concern
  • NYK signs 24-year COA with Baosteel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Customs gets 8% budget increase
    DHS proposal hikes spending by Customs and Border Protection by nearly $800 million to $10.2 billion.
  • Federal port spending not enough, say port officials
  • Bush asks $67B for transport
  • New box ship orders dry up
  • Budget office says scan-all will cost $160 million
  • New Wilmington cranes damaged in dredge collision
  • UPS orders Boeing long-range freighters
  • Crews salvage Napoli boxes
  • NYK in 24-year charter for China ore
  • FedEx launches long-haul LTL
  • PSA wins Vietnam port deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • PSA gains approval for US$200m Vietnam port project
    PSA International will build its first terminal in Vietnam in Vung Tau with joint-venture partner Saigon Port with the first phase to be operational in 2009.
  • Analysts shake off fear of over-capacity
    Investment bank Credit Suisse lifted the ratings of several Asian container lines today, saying freight rates had bottomed and forecasting an up-cycle to begin in 2008, Reuters reports.
  • Australian union resists terminal competition
  • PSA agreement on Gwadar Port to be signed tomorrow
  • New South Wales makes another try for Newcastle terminal
  • South Korea plans co-operation with smaller ports in China and Japan
  • CN increasing capacity at Toronto intermodal terminal
  • Tschudi Shipping consolidates acquisitions, with Benelux bureau
  • Final environmental documents filed for Seattle T-30 "reactivation"
  • FastShip aims to capture 1.8% of Transatlantic seafreight, with 4-day service

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Ukraine grain rot
    Ukraine looks likely to relent only marginally on export restrictions that have bulkers waiting and cancelling at Odessa.
  • Navios wins Kleimar
    Angeliki Frangou forks out $166m to add Belgian COA shipping specialist to Nasdaq quoted venture.
  • 'Two tough tanker years'
    Brokerage McQuilling says VLCC rates will dip below break-even in 2009 before single-hull scrapping gets serious.
  • TS Marine inks duo
    Astilleros Huelva yard in Spain to build two subsea decommissioning ships for UK owner.
  • GAC scores LNG contract
    BG has awarded port agency group GAC a contract to provide hub and port agent services for its LNG fleet.
  • RCCL slides on fuel
    Annual profit drops 11% at Royal Caribbean as bunker prices and marketing expenses soar.
  • Esvagt lands Statoil ships
    AP Moller-Maersk unit to supply two newbuildings for emergency response work.
  • Goodearth denies HSL bid
    Indian owner says it has "no designs" on domestic yard which is building its new bulkers.
  • Dyvik leads WW shake-up
    New finance and logistics chiefs at Wilh Wilhelmsen, while deputy boss Sjur Galtung has a little less on his plate.
  • BW Offshore wants APL
    Oslo-listed FPSO owner seeking takeover of turret mooring systems manufacturer.
  • Jack Maybank dead
    Founder of US break-bulk line Maybank Shipping and pioneer of Cuban trade dies at the age of 64.
  • BE looks to Poland
    Danish Baltic islands ferry operator wants to branch out with route to Kolobrzeg.
  • Azuma looking up
    Japanese bulker owner heading for higher profit in year to 31 March as revenues grow.
  • New fund for Lloyd Fonds
    German KG to kick off six-boxship fund in March with equity of $180m as 10% increase in profit announced.
  • Sea Production in business
    Frontline's newly spun-off FPSO venture is up and running with $180m of equity.
  • Ships collide on Mersey
    Inquiry launched into collision on famous Liverpool waterway between Greek bulker and ro-pax.
  • Somali port under fire
    Islamists step up opposition to government and Ethiopian forces with rocket attack on Mogadishu port.
  • ...as it offloads tankers
    CSG sells three small products carriers for further trading as well as a handysize tanker for scrap.
  • CSG books VLOCs
    Chinese shipping giant spends large on four Very Large Ore Carriers at Guangzhou Longxue.
  • PSA gets Vietnam go ahead
    Singapore port operator has got the green light to develop its first terminal project in Vietnam.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • British transport minister defends "MSC Napoli" grounding
  • UASC's profits down in 2006, expansion continues
  • NYK wins iron ore contract with Bao Shan
  • UPS orders 27 Boeing 767-300ER freighters
  • U.S. international air cargo up 6.4% in 2006
  • CN boosting container-handling capacity at Toronto intermodal terminal
  • BNSF sets weight limits for containerized grain
  • H.R. 1 comes with hefty price tag
  • China tea exports flourish
  • Southern California logistics rail center gets exploratory go-ahead
  • Blocked port deal has hurt foreign investors, DP World lawyer says
  • China shipbuilding volume grew 20%
  • Hutchison starts Ecuador port concession
  • PSA moving into Vietnam with joint venture terminal project
  • Sea Launch platform survives explosion
  • Cranes damaged during delivery to Wilmington, N.C.
  • Port of Vancouver to purchase aluminum smelter site
  • BG LNG Services selects GAC for hub agency contract
  • Fraser River port fixing rock wall to reduce dredging needs

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Temporary repairs to Nordkapp
    Inspection by divers has revealed several gashes in the bow section on the Hurtigruten cruise vessel Nordkapp caused by a ...
  • Norwegian frigate refused clearance
    One of Norway's new frigates, the Fridtjof Nansen, has been refused clearance to sail because the crew's fire fighting skills ...
  • MSC Napoli insurance claims may reach USD 100 million
    Insurance claims for cargo lost in the MSC Napoli accident may reach USD 100 million, British papers speculate. Insurance companies ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
  • Tesoro scoops up Shell refinery
    Refining and marketing company expanding operations with refinery and terminal purchase.
  • Double-digit growth predicted for global shipping
    Growth in Asia and Middle East boosting demand for shipping and port expansion.
  • Singapore's carbon footprint skewed by bunkers
    Report puts Singapore per capita energy consumption near top of list and above US.
  • ARA market holds firm
  • Cruise vessel in Antarctic pollution alert
    Fuel leaks into water during transfer to reduce spill risk following grounding.
  • Bunker oil slick spotted
    The Philippine Coast Guard find bunker oil in a mangrove area in Palawan.
  • Titan seeks calmer seas
    Titan CEO seeks to reduce earnings volatility and to address concerns regarding its single-hulled vessels ahead of MARPOL regulation.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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