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BRIEFS
March 9, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's South America plans may be checked
    PSA International's hopes for a terminal in South America may be dashed, at least temporarily, as the Ecuadorian government is considering scrapping the tender process for the country's Guayaquil port after all other bidders dropped out.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Detention orders upheld
    THE Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Canberra last month threw out a challenge to two detention orders issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in August 2005 against the vessels MV Noble Dragon and MV Afric Star.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's South America plans may be checked
    PSA International's hopes for a terminal in South America may be dashed, at least temporarily, as the Ecuadorian government is considering scrapping the tender process for the country's Guayaquil port after all other bidders dropped out.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Detention orders upheld
    THE Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Canberra last month threw out a challenge to two detention orders issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in August 2005 against the vessels MV Noble Dragon and MV Afric Star.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to introduce US-South America service
  • SCT welcomes new Wan Hai, Hapag Lloyd (CRS) service
  • Gazeley enters warehousing business in China
  • OOCL Logistics' Tianjin office is up and running
  • Nanning to become a regional logistics hub for Asean trade
  • Ecu-Line launches direct Singapore-Abidjan service
  • Sino-Vietnamese railway transports 160pc more cargo in January
  • UK Customs relents on `big bang' declaration rule change
  • US Maritime Administration may finance new James River barge line
  • IATA pledges to introduce e-freight by end of 2007
  • Air cargo carriers using Shenzhen to qualify for subsidies
  • Haeco's 2006 profits soar 37pc to US$108m

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS relaxes norms for maritime training
  • When GAC India had a date with 18th century dreamboat, G'theborg
  • GAC unveils corporate academy
  • Safmarine CEO highlights logistics providers' role in cold chain
  • Caravel opens Coimbatore branch as part of expansion drive
  • State-run agencies alone can export maize now
  • Chinese ore market may slip away
  • Assocham study sees major export potential for seafood
  • Myanmar seeks Indian knowhow for tea production
  • ChPT & CITPL sign pact to develop 2nd box terminal
  • Paradip port poised for 18 pc cargo handling growth in 2006-07
  • DP World offers free transport of ICD boxes from rail yard to Cochin Port
  • UK ports mission to scout for investment opportunities
  • Fresh SEZ approvals & notifications on hold
  • FM taking critical look at tax exemptions
  • PPP project cost limits under review

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Scandlines: Gronlund resigns
  • Trans-Baltica Line launches service to St Petersburg
  • SWISS reports first positive results for 2006
  • New Boeing B777s for Emirates
  • ERS to run on Belgian rail network
  • Gefco develops second international hub in UK
  • ITJ Logistics Worldwide at SITL Temps Reel

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Shipping hits back at press report
  • Ferry safety project set to start
  • Lifeboat safety scheme
  • Woods is new Maritime London chairman

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Another magic pipe indictment
  • Conrad delivers liftboat
  • CNO: Lockheed Martin LCS could be cancelled
  • Workers strike at NGSS Ingalls Shipyard
  • Keppel FELS delivers PetroVietnam rig ahead of schedule

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TSA Executive Committee has first meeting with shippers
  • Maersk teaming with Hamburg Sud on U.S. to South America service
  • Coast Guard breaks record for cocaine seized during quarter
  • Crowley taps Alex Sweeney as safety and health vice president
  • Evergreen launches eighth new S-class vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TOP Tankers to defend expected lawsuit
    COMPANY vows to fight action by investors, triggered after it was forced to restate interim finances last year.
  • QVT Financial continues to build stake in TOP Tankers
  • Irish Continental accepts cash buy-out offer
    IRISH Continental Group has accepted a cash buy-out offer, just hours after making public word that a deal was on the table.
  • Grimaldi ro-ro capsizes in Antwerp
    THE Grimaldi-owned ro-ro vessel, Repubblica di Genova, capsized during loading at the port of Antwerp at 5.30 local time today.


Fairplayweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • ICG's Rothwell leads €471M buy-out
    DUBLIN 08 March ' Irish Continental, the ferry, freight and transport services group, has accepted a buy-out offer from its senior managers led by MD Eamonn Rothwell valued at €471M ($618M)
  • Jay in Celtic Mist crisis talks
    ITF inspector Tommy Molloy is to meet the MD of Jay Management, owner of the ro-pax vessel Celtic Mist, later today to resolve the issues on board
  • India moves on sea-time
    INDIA'S directorate general of shipping has relaxed a stipulation that maritime institutes need to work closely with shipping companies regarding on-the-job training
  • Senator adds Europe/ECSA service
    SENATOR Lines is to add another north Europe/East Coast South America service just four months after slashing one-third of its network
  • Top faces fallout
  • Smit frustrated by Rotterdam strike
  • Danaos: liner markets improving
  • Lanka aid hostage to War Risk premiums
  • Grimaldi ro/con Genova capsizes
  • Wilhelmshaven to get the nod
  • Chinese fakes seized in California
  • Eckero to bid for Birka Line
  • Politicians blamed for anti-terror problems
  • WA ports closed as George approaches

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Port of Hong Kong TEUs up 4% in 2006
    Imports gained 4% to 9.4 million TEUs, while exports finished ahead 5% at 10 million TEUs on vessel calls that were unchanged from2005.
  • July container volume to top 2006 peak: NRF
  • Transport officials give green light to Mexican trucks
  • MSC joins U.S.-SA East Coast service
  • NCBFAA objects to scan-all
  • Asia boosts Boston boxes
  • Hanjin buys stake in S-Oil
  • Computer check for longer daylight savings
  • Record Lufthansa profit
  • Grimaldi ro/ro ship capsizes at Port of Antwerp
  • Strike idles Miss. shipyard

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Smit towage strike lengthens to 72 hours
    Smit tug crews and their FNV Bondgenoten trade union announced 20 minutes ago that their already-extended strike will now last for 72 hours, to end Friday morning at 10:00.
  • Updated: News analysis: CSAV Norasia goes solo on the Asia-Black Sea run
  • Chennai Port signs concession with PSA consortium for second terminal
  • Senator Line to swap partners on Europe-South America trade
  • Irish Continental Group subject to MBO bid
  • Port Tracker rates US gateways low for congestion, but high for growth
  • Kandla's first box terminal to compete with Mundra
  • Emirates Shipping to join INTTRA's e-platform

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Bad debt puts Navios in red
    A year of aggressive growth at Angeliki Frangou's Navios is darkened by an FFA write-off last quarter.
  • New East Coast pals
    APL and MOL are teaming with MSC on the East Coasts of the Americas after Maersk left them for Hamburg Sud.
  • MBO offer confirmed
    Plan by five executives to take Irish Continental private again receives unanimous endorsement of board.
  • Shipyard strike
    All unions at Pascagoula's Mississippi's Northrop Grumman shipyard are on strike after rejecting a new contract.
  • New chief plots MMM comeback
    Ravindrasingham Balasingham formulating new strategy for Malaysian tanker owner after poor year.
  • Judgment joy for John
    Fredriksen wins Double Happiness charterparty battle with Murray Wilgus.
  • ICG turns it around
    Dublin-based ferry, feedership and terminal operator cruises to big 2006 profit after ruthlessly cutting costs.
  • Danaos fixes three
    New charters with CMA CGM show boxship market is picking up, claims owner.
  • China talks for STX
    Negotiations taking place for bulker orders worth up to $700m at Korean yard's Chinese facility.
  • Leases tip Top
    US-listed Greek owner Top Tankers sees net profit fall over four-fold as sale and leaseback deals bite.
  • Ocean Wilsons on the up
    Brazilian offshore shipping and shipyard group posts big jump in 2006 earnings.
  • Ferry master fights charges
    Sydney Ferries captain denies dangerous navigation resulting in death of a fisherman.
  • Euroferries faces deadline
    City of Rochester running out of patience in ferry-sale chase.
  • Up, up and away
    Irish Continental's stock surges on news of possible management buyout.
  • Eckero out to bag Birka
    One Finnish ferry owner bids for full control of another in deal valuing Birka at $283m.
  • MBO for ICG?
    Senior management led by Eamonn Rothwell pursue buyout of Dublin ferry operator at EUR 18.50 per share.
  • Swire swagger
    Larger fleet and increased freight rates keep Hong Kong's Swire Pacific smiling but non-recurring items leave a hole.
  • Grimaldi ship capsizes in Antwerp
    Containers and cars thrown overboard Italy-flagged vessel which listed during loading in Belgian port.
  • Smit achieves record result
    Dutch salvage specialist sees strong performance across all of its divisions except terminals.
  • Arrow aims at listing
    GC Rieber's seismic vessel subsidiary planning to float in Oslo by the summer.
  • Ex-Parakou man faces jail
    Former boss of Singapore operation sentenced to 12 months for accepting bribes of over $250,000.
  • Toll Holdings in the clear
    Australian competition watchdog allows sale of two-ship Bass Strait ro-ro operation Patrick Shipping.
  • Jutha orders in Japan
    Thai shipowner set to ink 11,700-dwt multi-purpose newbuilding at Higaki Shipbuilding Co.
  • Deliveries boost Danaos
    Addition of six ships helps lift fourth quarter numbers at John Coustas-led containership player.
  • Eukor orders PCTC giants
    Wallenius and Wilhelmsen-owned car carrier company inks 8,100-ceu units at Hyundai Heavy Industries.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TSA holds first-ever customers meeting in Long Beach
  • Danaos' earnings up in quarter, down for year
  • International Court reviews Honduras-Nicaragua dispute
  • Grimaldi con-ro vessel capsizes in Antwerp
  • Bulk ship freed at last in Chesapeake Bay
  • Excel Maritime Carriers announces Oceanaut Inc. IPO
  • Cathay Pacific's profits up 24% in 2006
  • Continental to start daily nonstop New York/Mumbai flights
  • U.S. international air cargo up 2.1% in January
  • Foot retiring from Canadian Pacific
  • U.S. requests WTO consultation over Indian wine and spirits duties
  • CBP to beef up Internal Affairs
  • SEKO opens Mumbai headquarters, Chennai expansion to come
  • SBS Worldwide partners with Fiege on U.S./Switzerland service
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • NRF: July TEUs could top 2006 peak for U.S. ports
  • FMC awaits appeal on Puerto Rico ports
  • Forwarder warns of Vancouver surcharges
  • Oakland port shows flat volume growth
  • Ports of Indiana's cargo rises 12% in 2006

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Eckerö bids for Birka Line
    Ferry operator Eckerö Line has made a bid for all outstanding shares in Birka Line Abp. Eckerö currently holds a ...
  • Norwegian shipyard order book at NOK 60 bn
    Order books at Norwegian shipyards have reached an all time high at NOK 60 billion by early March after having ...
  • Grimaldi ro-ro capsized at berth in Antwerp
    On Thursday morning, one of Grimaldi's ro-ro vessels capsized during loading in Antwerp. The accident occurred at 05.30 and started ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Hybrid-powered tug at 'leading edge'
    Foss securing more funding for its dual power, diesel and electric vessel.
  • Portable viscosity meter saves time
    Supplier seeing benefit from conducting viscosity checks "quickly and accurately".
  • Staff changes at GAC Bunker Fuels
  • BP Marine looks at challenge of environmental regulations
    Hong Kong conference will help players operate against background of tighter controls.
  • Fujairah shortages drive up fuel oil prices
    Middle East Gulf players look for product to make-up for Iranian shortfall.
  • NYK agrees price hike for February bunkers
    Retroactive bunker price climbs almost $23 per metric tonne, but still undercuts spot prices.
  • ARA market: Smit strike continues
  • Singapore: Stocks of distillates up, residual fuels down
  • Tokyo bunker prices fall sharply
    Weakening prices may help the market to shrug off current thin demand.
  • Oil prices rise on fall in US crude stocks
    Crude oil prices further supported by push for tougher sanctions by US on Iran.
  • Singapore takes bunker cargo from Venezuela

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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
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