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December 10, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates may rise after S Korean spill
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest market for supertankers, may surge after a single-hull tanker was involved in the biggest oil spill in 4 1/2 years.
  • Oil spill clean-up in S Korea will take 2 months: minister
    A huge clean-up operation on South Korea's stricken southwest coast after the country's worst oil spill is set to drag on for two months, a government minister warned yesterday.
  • Korea's Hanjin opens its largest shipyard in Subic Bay
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp has completed the first phase of its largest shipyard project in Subic Bay in the Philippines.

Sched Netweb site
  • Wal-Mart's Gazeley to build US$16 million Ningbo warehouse
  • China becomes Japan's largest trading partner
  • CULines strengthens operations from north bank Beibu Bay
  • Tianjin port handles 35pc of Henan's container cargo
  • Wuhan's Yangluo Port capacity to reach 150,000 TEU
  • Beijing's 11th Five Year Plan calls for 10 logistics zones
  • MOL takes part in pirate attack exercise with Japanese gunboat
  • ICTSI makes a string of senior appointments
  • Changing habits, more sea freight to bring DHL double-digit growth
  • Korean Air to build Tianjin cargo terminal with Sinotrans
  • Hangzhou airport to add six services in January
  • Qantas to upgrade domestic terminal at Canberra Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hoyer Global makes a new beginning in India with Samsara Shipping
  • Commodity shipping costs projected to scale records next year
  • m.v. OEL Blessing makes maiden call at Kolkata Port as part of Straits Bengal service
  • 98 pc surge in tyre imports, exports up by 19 pc
  • IMC signs MoU with Korea's GCCI
  • 4 box vessels shifted to safety at Chennai Port following stormy weather
  • Dock union secy for Washington meet
  • GTI sets national berth productivity record
  • Safexpress wins CMAI's logistics award
  • CWC Executive Ajay Khera calls it a day
  • Customs duty cut will further hurt mfg sector-Ficci
  • Vizag Customs launches RMS for ex-im trade
  • Minister lists details of modified TUFs to Elders
  • Ficci's Budget wish-list seeks repatriation of earnings from companies' foreign subsidiaries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Volga-Dnepr Group soaring with record growth
  • Emirates Houston-Dubai flights commence
  • Deutsche Bahn reorganises product names
  • Wim Bosman supplies Kunstdrukkerij Mercurius

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • US, China confirm liner antitrust immunity
  • Hose market rigging charges
  • Eastern Echo orders at Drydocks World
  • GL in fluid dynamics co-operation

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2007
  • USCG asks Cosco Busan pilot to surrender merchant mariner license
  • WSF's Steel Electric problems continue
  • South Korea declares oil spill disaster

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Port Tracker report finds container moves down again
  • Rail freight traffic numbers rise during holiday week
  • Coast Guard District 13 members filling stockings for homeless children
  • Port of Seattle included in next wave of TWIC locations
  • Panama Canal Authority awards expansion project contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • StealthGas moves into product tankers
    THE Nasdaq-listed LPG specialist acquires two new product tankers for a total of $115m.
  • ESPO warns against dust directive
    AIR quality directive outlawing high concentrations of dust poses a threat to inner city ports.
  • Seoul shows its logistics prowess
    KITA chairman Hee-Boem Lee talks about the importance of growing the logistics industry in the nation.
  • Unsafely alongside
    IF AN empty bulker is pretty helpless when lying at anchor, a big containership might not be much safer.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Cosco Busan spill spurs bills
    CALIFORNIA lawmakers have introduced two bills to tighten shipping regulations in the wake of the Cosco Busan spill in San Francisco
  • Silver lining from Korean spill?
    THE VLCC spill in Korea may actually be a positive for tanker stocks, according to Citigroup analyst John Kartsonas
  • New cruise terminal at Southampton
    ASSOCIATED British Ports and Carnival UK have signed a 20-year contract that will see a fourth cruise terminal built at the Port of Southampton
  • Endeavour River refloated
    THE bauxite carrier Endeavour River has been safely refloated at the port of Gladstone
  • OceanFreight heads roll
    BOTH the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of bulk newcomer OceanFreight have been ousted
  • Höegh Autoliners digests Kiwi
  • Winners and losers in bunker prices
  • US box slump persists
  • Cosco Busan pilot charged
  • Go global, Malaysian lines told
  • GOGL to raise $200M for newbuilds
  • Sovcomflot secures Novoship control
  • Mercator finalises Singapore IPO
  • Korea fighting huge oil spill

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • California clean-air board approves emissions limits for ships, trucks
    California Air Resources Board OKs sweeping regulations that set standards for all ocean-going ships and drayage trucks.
  • LA port signs landmark pact on greenhouse gases
  • Sea Containers scores win in GE SeaCo case
  • LA port panel approves TraPac environmental report
  • Maersk Line CEO Kolding confirms restructuring
  • House passes energy bill promoting short sea
  • Crowley to pay for TWICs
  • Analysis: Who's back-sliding in U.S.-Russia trade
  • Downey: Begin work now on freight transportation plan
  • CSCL IPO raised $2.1B
  • Jaxport stevedore sold

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Boxship safety: accidents waiting to happen?
    On December 21, 2003, three containers were lost overboard from the 367TEU Ethiopian registered container vessel, Andinet, during a storm off of the Dutch coast.
  • Unctad report reveals growth in supply and demand
  • Feds halt USD200 million fake containerised goods racket
  • Shrimps on the menu for Transfennica
  • Canadian Pacific Railway and union conclude revised contract
  • ESPMC ' WITASS business plan hike

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Plumbe positive
    ACM Shipping chief thinks demand for oil in Asia to continue for years to come, but gas put on the back burner.
  • Ropax hits Petrobras ship
    Collision in Brazil leaves three injured, leading the state port authority to launch an investigation.
  • Senators want cap hike
    California's US senators have proposed legislation that would raise the oil spill liability cap and beef up the US Coast Guard's vessel tracking system.
  • SBM to supply Brazil FPSO
    Dutch offshore player is the lowest bidder for a $1.25bn contract to supply Petrobras with an FPSO.
  • Eastmed snags two
    Greek owner takes modern tankers, as a compatriot owner snaps up a newbuilding.
  • OceanFreight rebounds
    A day after a management shake-up at the US-listed bulker owner, shares increase 14% to reverse earlier losses.
  • Seafarer nabbed for porn
    Canadian officials arrest a cargoship crewmember on charges of possessing images of child porn on a laptop.
  • MLSL ready to roar
    Singapore IPO could be worth $166m, bulker owner says.
  • Rocks hit at the Rock
    The US Coast Guard is investigating after Red & White Fleet ferry smashes into rocks near Alcatraz.
  • War risks cost falls
    Outbreak of peace leads to Hellenic club dropping premiums by 15%.
  • Equinox takes Meloodia
    Tallink unit confirmed sold to Equinox Offshore Accommodation of Singapore for conversion work.
  • Crunch with silver lining
    Paragon Shipping chief Michael Bodouroglou expects credit crunch to keep dry-bulk sector booming for two years.
  • VLCC leaks oil off Korea
    Hosco tanker hit by crane which fell from barge has spilled 10,800 tonnes of crude, but holes now plugged.
  • CSCL rakes in IPO cash
    Shanghai-listing is worth $2.1bn for expanding China Shipping Group unit.
  • Hoegh brings Kiwis in-house
    Kiwi Car Carriers is to come under the Hoegh Autoliners umbrella from the start of next year.
  • Yenisei faces tax claim
    Russian river and coastal shipping player could have to pay RUR 2.7m to local tax inspector.
  • CMES offloads oldies
    Chinese owner sells two elderly aframaxes to Hong Kong's Hailian as fleet renewal gathers pace.
  • Erdogan hints at new ferry link
    Turkish prime minister courts controversy by saying service from Jordan to Turkish-controlled Cyprus could be established.
  • Swee Joo sweeps up resale
    Malaysian owner to take delivery of 908-teu boxship next February for $14.1m.
  • Endeavour River refloated
    ASP managed ship is freed from the Queensland mud by five tugs, harbour master says.
  • Arpeni lines up bonds
    Fresh from ordering two capesizes, Indonesian owner could sell $160m of debt next year.
  • No winner in ferry race
    Norwegian consortium to start again in search for owner to run Scotland link, after five-strong field disappoints.
  • StealthGas moves into MRs
    Harry Vafias' US-listed gas carrier company has acquired two 47,000-dwt product tankers.
  • Fredriksen issues bonds
    Oslo-listed Golden Ocean releases $200m worth of convertible bonds to boost its fleet renewal programme.
  • Pendennis wins ferry deal
    UK shipyard to build replacement ship for Dartmouth crossing.
  • Figaro loses power
    Emergency tug heads for Wallenius Lines car carrier after ship is left dead in the water off Lands End.
  • Eastern Echo ups order
    Dubai-based seismic firm has increased the number of vessels on order at Barreras in Spain.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • U.S. and China: No change in maritime competition laws
  • China Shipping Container Lines raises $2.1 billion
  • Maersk rolls out cargo booking site
  • Sea Containers wins latest battle over GE SeaCo with GE Capital
  • Inchcape buys majority share of Polish agency
  • GAC Group expands Australian operations
  • Germanischer Lloyd opens Vladivostok office
  • Cathay fleet continues to increase
  • Los Angeles signs lease for new Ontario air cargo center
  • Kingfisher loses big, plane orders to blame
  • CBP considers limited applications for CSDs, Ahern says
  • First Industrial Realty provides update on Calif. teachers' JV, Ficker
  • Drewry establishes supply chain division
  • Merger of U.S.-Mexico sweetener market spurs acquisition
  • RC2 recalls potty seats
  • AST&L names four for logistics honor
  • New CARB regulations to hit port truckers, ship owners
  • NRDC, Teamsters threaten shipping lines over SoCal terminal development
  • China's leading ports see box growth of 19% in October

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Fantaasia is cleared from detention
    Tallink-owned ferry Fantaasia, which is chartered by Norwegian operator Kystlink, has been cleared from detention and will make a trail run between Langesund, Str'mstad and Hirtshals over the weekend. "The detention, placed on the vessel on November 21, is ...
  • "Pilotage should be opened to competition"
    Finnish Competition Authority proposes that the Ministry of Transport and Communications establish a workgroup to investigate how pilotage could be opened to competition. In a proposal the Competition Authority states that competition also would secure the efficiency of the State ...
  • Owner have to pay damages for Fu Shan Hai
    The owner of the Fu Shan Hai, a Chinese shipping company, has to pay EUR 3 million in damages to Sweden for pollution combating. The negotiations have been going on for several years. The amount is only 60 per cent ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2007
  • Board poised to approve new cold ironing rules
    California requirements to include shore power usage from 2010.
  • Fuel oil trade still slim at buoyant IMAREX
    Trade in freight derivatives soar to new records but bunker fuel futures see little activity.
  • Booms deployed in bid to contain spill
    South Korean officials say oil has stopped leaking from the damaged tanker.
  • US Lines sold after suffering bunker-related losses
    Reports suggest high bunker prices proved unsustainable for the container carrier.
  • Cruise ship falls victim to bunker prices
    Cruise operator says high bunker and maintenance costs make veteran ship 'uneconomic'.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Pilot blamed for San Francisco bunker spill
    Californian investigation says pilot ordered 'full speed' in thick fog.
  • Dan-Bunkering takes two new staff for Shanghai
    Expansion to 'continue the steady growth of the company'.
  • Major oil spill off Korea
    Tanker spills some 11,000 metric tonnes of crude oil after collision with crane-carrying vessel.
  • Oil jumps to over $90 per barrel
    Oil prices rebound on US plan to ease the country's housing mortgage crisis.

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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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