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December 6, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific plans to double port spending
    Cosco Pacific, the ports arm of China's largest shipping conglomerate, sees terminals as its growth driver and will double annual capital expenditure in ports to tap booming global trade, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
  • Hutchison unit loses tax appeal
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's Hong Kong port unit lost an appeal in the city's Court of Final Appeal against a tax ruling over a US$1.72 billion fund raising.
  • Maersk scales back its Asia-Europe network
    Maersk Line, the world's largest shipping line and a unit of AP Moeller-Maersk, said it is scaling back its Asia-Europe network to offset the effects of port congestion and high bunker fuel costs.
  • Asian aframax rates rise to 8-month high on tanker shortage

Sched Netweb site
  • Rate hike, low dollar, US export surge boost CSCL profit outlook
  • CTSA hike rates due to higher costs, fuel prices, weak dollar
  • Chiwan CT gears up marketing of Sea-Rail Intermodal
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries wins US$737 million deal for nine box ships
  • Maersk to add four slower bunker-saving ships to Asia-Europe net
  • Moody's raises MOL credit to A3 on enhanced profitability
  • DP World to operate Aden container terminal in Yemen
  • NZ competition regulator begins probe Qantas price-fixing
  • California's LA/Ontario airport to build US$125 million cargo centre
  • Emirates Skycargo clinches two awards from separate groups

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line to effect GRI from US, Canada to Gulf, Indian Subcontinent
  • SCI books 6 Handymax vessels
  • Japanese firms now prefer India to China as manufacturing base-Survey
  • India, Czech Republic home in on 2010 trade target 3 years ahead!
  • India offers wider market to US farm goods!
  • Talks under way for Indo-Japanese treaty on currency swap
  • 3 leading port players line up IPOs for 2008
  • DP World Chennai, staff sign wage pact
  • Tuticorin Port upgrades security system
  • Mercator to set up shipyards in Maharashtra & Gujarat
  • Roadwings to bolster box traffic at Mormugao Port
  • Rly Ministry to decide funds source for freight corridors
  • TCHAA seminar on 'Employee Retention' today
  • Minister: Textile exports target is $ 25.06 bn
  • Nafed slashes onion MEP by $ 175/tonne
  • ...exports plunge
  • CIAe chief alleges govt indifference to exporters' problems

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Eimskip Americas names new CEO
  • Ateia chooses new president
  • Icelandair Cargo starts direct freighter service to Canada
  • Miele and Schenker start logistics partnership in Finland
  • EU urges Armenia's inclusion in Caucasian railway project

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • 14 states on "negative performance" list
  • Ship Finance sells non -double-hull suezmaxes
  • Lack of installation vessels adds to wind power "bottleneck"
  • Aker Philadelphia completes private placement

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Chinese yard launches PSV for Bourbon
  • Maersk Line bids for Joint High Speed Vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Port of Tacoma testing new time for meetings
  • Corps to begin dredging Duwamish Waterway turning basin
  • Foss reimbursing employees for initial TWIC card
  • Oregon governor taps Achterman as Transportation Commission chair
  • New simulator now open at Coast Guard training center

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Maersk Line revamps to remain at top spot
    TOP management team will be trimmed and Europe-Asia services rescheduled to save on bunkers.
  • Maersk reshuffle sets ports free
  • Liner operators warned over rising ships systems costs
    OWNERS paying more for ship operating costs as well as container positioning and maintenance or port fees.
  • SCI books six handymaxes at STX Shipyard
    INDIAN owner places order for six bulkers with South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Water World
    BANGLADESH, amid all its watery trials, accords huge status to its marine personnel.
  • The policy whisperers
    THE unmasking of the faceless whisperers reveals the extent to which our regulators rely on 'expert' information.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • OPEC leaves output unchanged
    OPEC members have decided to keep their output at existing levels despite huge volatility in the oil market
  • Aker Phil wraps share placement
    AKER Philadelphia Shipyard, the shipbuilding unit to be spun off from Aker American Shipping, has completed its previously-announced private placement of 2.39M shares
  • Philippines yard gets thumbs-up
    SHIPOWNERS have given a vote of confidence to the new shipbuilding yard in Subic Bay, Philippines
  • Maersk cuts capacity climb
    MAERSK Line's decision to add four vessels of 6,000TEU and larger to its Asia-Europe network has raised eyebrows at a time when all indicators point to overcapacity
  • Southern hemisphere line planned
    A PLAN to set up a shipping line to operate between India, South Africa and Brazil as part of a new trade corridor is moving nearer
  • Power plant planned for Trincomalee
    INDIA'S National Thermal Power Corporation plans to set up a 500MW coal-based power plant in Sri Lanka's deep-water eastern port of Trincomalee
  • India eyes China's Rio Tinto 'bid'
  • WB seeks expansion of South Asia trade
  • Everglades to claim cruise crown
  • EPA recasts marine diesel engine deadlines
  • Senate OKs Peru trade pact
  • EMSA adds seven to pollution patrol
  • Jurong yard takes Chinese stake
  • Lower costs for Aussie arbitration
  • Petronas seeks more reserves
  • Rio rumours hint at China bid

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk plans to restructure ocean container operations: Report
    Container unit CEO Kolding says largest box carrier is 'cumbersome, and 'bureaucratic,' and is in danger of losing its top market ranking.
  • Eight sites join TWIC list
  • Container slump continues
  • Everglades plan approved
  • Storms block Canada rails
  • Japan lines to spend $545M for bulkers: Report
  • Mineta calls for sweeping U.S. maritime changes
  • Intercontainer adds box trains
  • Nehru plans trade zone
  • TWIC sign-up expanded
  • Report: TSA better at handling security information

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • FEFC members: 'Next year as good as this year'
  • Offen cancels order for nine mega post-panamax vessels
  • Rebel Vancouver dockers get temporary security clearance exemption
  • UK RHA fuel protest update
  • Concor goes high-tech

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Nichols Bros reopens
    After court reprieve, US shipyard is back open for business with a smaller workforce.
  • Top suing for $3.8m
    US-listed tanker owners takes charterer to court over tanker fixture take-back.
  • Out with the old
    US-listed DryShips confirms purchase of a 2001-built capesize and the sale of the 1993-built Netadola.
  • $30m for Navimag
    Family bets on Patagonian tourism boom with investment in the Chilean ropax owner.
  • Tough at the Top
    News of a potential $68.20m windfall following the pricing of its share offer can't halt the slide of Top Tankers stock.
  • Body of seafarer found in Wales
    Police not treating death as suspicious as body of Irish trainee cadet pulled from water in Swansea.
  • Nine missing in Med
    Two Algerian migrants pulled alive from water by crew of Dutch heavy-lift vessel but one body recovered.
  • Drayton fears 2008 fall
    Baltic Exchange chairman predicts record returns next year before supply outflanks demand.
  • Green light for UN Ro-Ro
    A US buyout firm receives the OK from Turkish officials to buy ro-ro player.
  • Voulgarakis outlines Greek blueprint
    Merchant marine minister says he'll dream up 'innovative measures' to boost domestic industry.
  • MES turns up power
    Japanese shipbuilder's Chinese ship-engine joint venture to get extra $45m to boost capacity.
  • Ninth Duckling joins flock
    US-listed Star Bulk Carriers pays $72m for the supramax E Duckling.
  • Opec leaves well alone
    Oil exporting cartel backs status quo and keeps crude output unchanged.
  • Evergreen ladies worth a packet
    Container giant bags $43m from four sale-and-leaseback deals involving ageing units.
  • Swissco adds four
    Alex Yeo-led offshore player splashes out $12.78m on new tonnage.
  • AAS bags $7m from Philly sale
    Jones Act tanker owner sells stake in its former shipbuilding arm to complete the separation of the two brands.
  • Egg-scused
    Master of Pasha Bulker not charged for grounding despite nipping from bridge for a spot of breakfast as weather worsened.
  • Erria sells two
    Danish owner offloads 60% of modern chemical carriers to limited partnerships.
  • Mols mulls nine
    Danish ferry owner could run extra nine vessels across Kattegat if road capacity is increased.
  • WFP standoff resolved in Somalia
    Rozen one of two vessels briefly prevented from unloading food aid for WFP at Somali port.
  • Havila bags sale cash
    Norwegian offshore player bags $45m in double sale-and-leaseback move.
  • Steimler to leave TI
    Tankers International VLCC pool boss pursues other projects as deputy steps up.
  • Cosco Pacific doubles up
    Container leasing group increases investment in terminals to boost profit.
  • SapuraCrest back in favour
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has resumed its acquisition of shares in Malaysian drilling contractor.
  • ASP buys Silver Fern
    Australian shipmanager takes over New Zealand coastal tanker operation.
  • Four more for Vroon
    Order of additional support ships at Astilleros Zamakona brings series up to 13 for Dutch owner.
  • Maersk opts to go slow
    Danish giant adding more ships to Asia-Europe route in a bid to cut fuel costs and combat congestion.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Mineta offers blueprint for new federal lead on maritime policy
  • Kolding leading Maersk Line fight back
  • Maersk consortium bidding on Navy ship
  • Dresdner Kleinwort lowers Maersk forecasts, valuation
  • Inchcape promotes Kumar to Asia Pacific commercial role
  • Bernuth Lines announces new charges
  • US Airways signs with AT&T for wireless real-time cargo tracking
  • Oregon shippers form coalition to voice rail concerns
  • RailAmerica plans customer service centers
  • Senate approves U.S.-Peru free trade pact
  • Kazakhstan backs off U.S. export declaration demand
  • Mihok to manage enlarged Eastern Europe region for Kuehne + Nagel
  • California walnut crop declines as demand increases
  • Court orders Tesco to conduct environmental review of Calif. DC
  • FMC receives 6 OTI licenses for review

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Skuld announces small premium increase
    All clubs exept West of England in the International Group of P&I Clubs have announced their general premium increases for the next policy year. The increases ranges between 10-20 per cent, but Skuld has chosen a partly different path ...
  • SFI sells suezmax'es and cancel Frontline charter
    Ship Finance International (SFI) sells the two old 150,000 DWT, double sides single bottom suezmax'es Front Maple and Front Birch, both built 1991, to unknown buyers for USD 40.0 million net per vessel. SFI will make a compensation payment ...
  • StatoilHydro charters six seismic vessels
    StatoilHydro spends nearly USD 328.0 million to charter six seismic vessels to study 8,500 square kilometres of the Norwegian continental shelf. Three of the vessels, the 4,639 grt Atlantic Explorer, built 1987, the 9,209 grt Ramford Challenger, built 1996 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • EPA diesel rule causes confusion
    US bunkering companies told they cannot sell marine distillates above 0.05% sulphur in Maine and East Coast areas.
  • Dry bulk rates set to fall
    Rates will peak next year, then slide, says chairman of the Baltic Exchange.
  • Big US inventory draw keeps oil firm
    Oil price further supported after US crude oil inventories fall more than expected.
  • OPEC decision sends oil prices up
    Producer group rejects calls for more oil to ease prices.
  • Ship's master to escape criminal charges
    Pasha Bulker grounding as combination of 'atrocious weather and poor seamanship'.
  • Maersk cuts speed to save fuel
    Schedule changes will 'complement efforts to mitigate fuel costs' and reduce the shipping company's 'environmental impact'.
  • Rotterdam market tight
  • Oil prices likely to remain volatile
    Oil prices not influenced by supply and demand alone, says analyst.
  • Oil firms lose appeal against fine
    High Court rejects second appeal by oil firms over oil spill conviction.
  • Indian refiner to offer untaxed 380 cst product
    India's largest oil refiner planning to sell duty free 380 cst material in Mumbai.

›››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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