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February 8, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port bottlenecks worry miners in W Australia
    PORT bottlenecks are being raised as a potential impediment to the expansion of Western Australia's multi-billion dollar minerals sector.
  • Malaysia to beef up patrols in piracy-prone Malacca Strait
    MALAYSIA's coast guard is to step up air and sea patrols of the piracy-prone Malacca Strait and increase its staff by thousands, a report said on Tuesday.
  • Daewoo Ship union plans strike over stake sale
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co workers voted to stop work at the world's third-largest shipyard by backlog unless they are guaranteed a say in the planned sale of a stake by the company's biggest shareholder.
  • Jebel Ali Port to expand cargo capacity by 10%
  • Rescuers save storm-hit ship crew
  • US$1.47b new orders in January from Greek shipowners

Sched Netweb site
  • Four shipping industry giants to be shareholders of Yangshan 3rd phase
  • Philippines' 2GO Express abandons containers for ro-ro
  • NYK Line wins Samsung electronics award
  • Panama Canal to raise tolls to US$54 per TEU in May, rising to $72 in '09
  • Canadian truckers slam US over new border fees
  • Arild Iversen to be CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
  • China Southern launches 757 Kathmandu service
  • Qantas denies safety short cut charges from unions
  • Double honours for Aramex at Emirates SkyCargo Award ceremony

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtain rises today on CTL-IMEX 2007
  • L&T to set up shipbuilding yard for small vessels
  • Valentines abroad to sport a million TN roses
  • India-Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline may become a reality
  • Nashik grapes in great demand abroad
  • Duty-free wheat imports touch 8 lakh tonnes
  • PPT likely to float tenders for 2 berths in 2-3 months
  • DP World mantra is safe conduct at work and home
  • DRS Logistics to build warehouses in 6 cities
  • Indian to start freighter services from July
  • FIPB clears Indonesian co's investment plans in Nandigram SEZ
  • BHEL bags big Bangla deal
  • AEZ for cashew planned in Tamil Nadu
  • Govt needs to raise $ 130 bn for infrastructure projects: Montek
  • Singapore unhappy over SEZ stand-off
  • Food processing industry seeks 10-year tax holiday
  • Forex reserves swell to $ 179.052 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Berger new Planzer airfreight manager
  • PSA in Vietnam port project
  • LAN lending Varig money
  • Crossrail strengthening trans-Alpine rail services

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • "Shipping nervous over Panama tolls": ICS
  • MOL's safety centre
  • Mizuho Bank gets Panama contract
  • Bad weather hits MSC Napoli salvage
  • USCG authorisation for LR
  • ICS rejects Intertanko distillate fuel proposal
  • Good start for Imarex NOS
  • Big deal for Ulstein
  • Awilco HT and Blystad get together

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • Aker Philadelphia to build more tankers
  • Bill introduced to implement MARPOL Annex VI
  • Another merger in heavy lift shipping
  • ICS urges goals for ship air emission cuts

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute inks lease for Port of Bellingham facility
  • Navios Maritime purchasing Belgian shipping company
  • Washington State Ferries plans series of tariff meetings
  • Port of Everett taps Heller as new chief administrative officer
  • American Commercial Lines boosting wages, looking to hire

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Navios beats drum for dry bulk shipping
    NAVIOS Maritime Holdings chairperson and chief executive Angeliki Frangou says that shipping is a guaranteed goldmine for investors.
  • Cantor gives Navios the thumbs up
  • Brussels rejects US-style box checks
    THE European Union will not post Customs officials in the ports of its trading partners when it rolls out its own version of the US '24-hour' rule.
  • Retailers blast 100% container inspections
    AMERICAN retailers are urging the Senate to reject the 100% inspection of US-bound boxes in foreign ports.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • MSC Napoli salvage interrupted
    SALVORS working to remove containers from the beached MSC Napoli on the UK south coast have relocated the shuttle barge back to Portland port ahead of poorer weather
  • UASC discusses Iraqi issues
    UNITED Arab Shipping Co is in talks with the Iraqi government regarding the company's role and operational issues at Iraqi ports
  • TECO Transport in play
    TECO Energy confirmed that it is exploring the possible sale of its US-flag bulk shipping unit, with Morgan Stanley retained to evaluate strategic opportunities
  • Hanjin opens yard training centre
  • USS Partners earnings slashed
  • US Congress reconsiders Marpol VI
  • Germany cruises towards 1M mark
  • Erika trial starts Monday
  • Ofer raises stakes in Hanjin
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • Bulker crew lifted to safety
  • PSA signs Gwadar concession

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • PierPass: Trucker earnings on the rise
    Survey finds harbor drivers making more round-trips since extended gate program was initiated at Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach in 2005.
  • Weak peak hits Pacer sales
  • Senate panel proposes all-scan for belly air cargo
  • Hanjin deploys new ships on Asia-Europe trade
  • Project cargo freight rates booming
  • Apparel groups push for Malaysia trade pact
  • EGL buyout hits snag
  • Mizuho Bank named financial advisor for Panama expansion
  • Grikitis to head Intermarine
  • Bulgaria to privatize fleet
  • Concor suspends Nepal trains

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • PSA switches attention to second Pacific Panama proposal
    PSA Corp has switched its attention from a proposed megaport on Panama's Pacific coast to a smaller project at PIMPSA's bunker facility at the former US Navy base, Rodman.
  • 2010 may see major new Flushing box terminal
    Widespread political interest has been sparked in a proposed deepsea container terminal in Flushing, which could be realised far more quickly and cheaply than the controversial Westerschelde Container Terminal.
  • Charter rates pause in upward trajectory
  • Nepali civil unrest prompts container-rail service suspension
  • SIPG aims US$426m net profit in 2007
  • Patchy economy prompts Toll NZ to issue growth warning
  • Vancouver rewards clean-fuel ships
  • Hanjin to reshuffle vessels with the arrival of two 6,500 teu ships
  • Maersk to launch Korea/China/Japan service
  • News analysis: Third Flushing box-terminal project strengthens challenge to Rotterdam influence

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • APL to buy Danaos ships
    APL has exercised options to buy two ships for $88m from John Coustas's Danaos Corp.
  • Zim master walks
    Alabama judge decides four months already served in jail is punishment enough on neglect count in boxship-crane accident.
  • Bulgaria-Greece pipeline deal
    Politicians have inked a long-mooted deal to pipe crude oil out of the Black Sea and avoid the crowded Bosporus.
  • Heavy-lift six-pack
    Cosco Dalian Shipyard has won a $296m order for six heavy-lift ships for Sino-Polish joint venture Chipolbrok.
  • Navibulgar sale moves closer
    Bulgarian government to invite shipowners and managers to bid for 70% stake in state-owned operator.
  • Solvang still falling
    Norwegian gas carrier owner sees 2006 profit drop on higher costs and lower revenues.
  • PSA wins 40-year term
    Singapore ports operator moves in long-term at Gwadar in Pakistan.
  • Chevron lends a hand
    US oil company offering long-term charters to Nigerian owners to support fleet expansion.
  • Teco on the sales block?
    Florida bulk and barge operator hires investment bank Morgan Stanley to explore disposal.
  • ACL to hire 400
    Barge and shipyard owner offers workers 11% rise as part of rapid growth plan.
  • ASL builds earnings
    Increased shiprepair contracts, higher charter rates and delivery of expensive units boost profit at Singapore yard.
  • Ulstein lands biggest contract
    Norwegian shipbuilder to build well-intervention vessel worth $133m.
  • Cecon orders four in Canada
    Order of offshore quartet by Norwegian owner at Quebec's Davie Yards to include two options.
  • Share deal good for CSCL
    Hong Kong-listed boxship line's stock price jumps after it reveals vague details of possible acquisition.
  • Aker grabs Magellan MOU
    Memorandum of understanding signed with Norwegian yard for Residential Cruise Line's $650m vessel.
  • Odfjell tanker adrift off Seychelles
    Tug on its way to tow chemical tanker loaded with caustic soda to Durban as main engine breaks down.
  • PNSC wins tax break
    Foreign loan for new aframaxes and bulker will be spared any state tax bills.
  • Lorenzo prepares issue
    Holders of Philippines boxship owner's preferred shares converting to common stock.
  • Intermarine names Gritikis
    Former head of Asian operations will take over after death of founder.
  • Damen inks more Vietnam business
    Dutch shipyard group building multi-purpose vessel and tug through Vietnamese partners.
  • Kawasaki slows down again
    Foot taken off the gas as third quarter profit falls but revenues continue to rev up.
  • Toei losses thawing
    Japanese reefer line still in the red in first nine months, but business is improving.
  • Bulker battered off Australia
    Ten crew members rescued after ship loaded with zinc tossed around by Cyclone Nelson.
  • Daewoo faces strike
    Union plans walk-out over sell-off of Korean shipyard group.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • China Shipping adds 5th 9,600-TEU ship, share price surge baffles
  • Hanjin gets two more high-speed 6,500-TEU vessels
  • Grikitis named Intermarine CEO
  • Weather hinders but doesn't stop Hyundai vessel
  • MOL opens safety center
  • Canada, Japan expand air services agreement
  • Avion Aircraft Trading commits to six A330-200 Freighters
  • United refinances bankruptcy loan
  • Lufthansa Cargo Center tonnage up 4.5%
  • ECS expands to Dubai
  • Envirotainer monitors temperature-sensitive air shipments
  • TAPA offers reduced fees for new South Africa chapter
  • Kansas City Southern posts $35.7 million profit in 4th quarter
  • Exporters urged to hold off using 2007 tariff codes
  • TNT Freight Management sale complete
  • DHL building European mail-order distribution center in Ludwigsau
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs contract with Black & Decker in Thailand
  • Ingenico opts for Kuehne + Nagel as global logistics partner
  • Clayco starts building St. Louis distribution center
  • Realtor selects DHL
  • ASM boss warns of looming British customs disaster
  • L.A.-Long Beach after-hours gate program benefits truckers, terminals
  • Long Beach carriers cut dockage fees through green program
  • Tacoma port volumes flat
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port's cargo volume rises 10% in 2006

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • Growing cruise sector contribution to European economy
    In 2005, the cruise sector contributed with EUR 8.3 billion to the European economy. This is expected to grow to ...
  • Plan of action for Norway's martime industry
    The Norwegian government has announced a plan of action for the maritime industry to be introduced this spring. The plan ...
  • Deltamarin and V.Ships establish joint venture
    The naval architecture and marine engineering group Deltamarin and the passenger ship management company V.Ships Leisure have formed a joint ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
  • 'Wild ride' in bunker market puts suppliers at risk
    18 months of rising bunker prices have taken their toll with bad debts accumulating.
  • Traders on buying spree in Rotterdam
    Arbitrage gathers momentum as West/East spread remains wide.
  • Shipping association warns against hasty anti-pollution rules
    Rules to cut sulphur emissions should not inadvertently lead to an increase in greenhouse gases, says ICS.
  • Strong prospects for container lines
    Share prices surge as investment bank says downturn is over for container shipping lines.
  • Price hikes unlikely to hurt Canal traffic
    High bunker prices and strong charter rates mean Panama Canal will remain cost effective.
  • Rotterdam market expected to remain firm
  • Cold US weather supports oil prices
    Crude oil prices settled near $59 per barrel as demand for US heating fuel climbs.
  • Horizon to expand again on strong demand
    Singapore's Horizon Terminal will add another 250,000 m' of storage space by end-2007.

›››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
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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