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December 11, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indian shipyards find it hard to meet demand
    INDIAN shipyards have registered a hike in orders from eight billion rupees to 155 billion rupees (S$5.7 billion) over the last five years, as per industry estimates.
  • Westports on track for 4.3m box throughput
    Westports Malaysia became the first port in Port Klang to hit 4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on Sunday, which firmly places the port on the road to achieve a total container throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for fiscal 2007.
  • Pirates threaten to kill crew if ransom not met
    Pirates holding a Japanese chemical tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia are demanding a million-dollar ransom or they threaten to kill its crew members, the United Nations said yesterday.
  • South Korea's worst oil spill spreads along coast
  • Govt will not tighten tanker hull regulations

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin adds capacity replacing two smaller ships with bigger newbuilds
  • Evergreen said to be moving to mega ships despite its overcapacity fear
  • Rongcheng ports handle 35pc more TEU in first 10 months
  • Guangxi Wulin port adds US$5.4 million container terminal
  • Decentralised expansion counters rising EU container congestion
  • Hanoi's Bien Dong Shipping appoints WM Logistics in HK as agent
  • Foshan to build RFID production base
  • CCAS honours DHL as the 'Best Contact Centre of the Year'
  • Hactl's November throughput sets new monthly record
  • Korean Air named best airline in Asia, best transpacific business class
  • New advisory board to guide Singapore Aviation Academy
  • Air China starts twice weekly Beijing-Athens service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seahorse proves of IMMENSE help to Cochin Shipyard
  • Tanker shortage pushes up Asian aframax rates to eight-month high
  • Essar Group orders 6 new bulk carriers
  • Maersk Line scales back Asia-Europe network
  • ...switches Caribbean hub, drops Jamaica for Panama
  • ...uncouples main service from Angola
  • Air Sea, Weihai port to jointly operate feeder service to Qingdao
  • CMA CGM group to acquire US Lines
  • Evergreen Marine to open dock in China
  • Wan Hai joins Maersk Line on transpacific
  • Inchcape Shipping Services' strengthens team with key Asia-Pacific appointment
  • Automated terminal destuffing system developed
  • CTSA hikes rates due to higher costs, fuel prices & weak dollar
  • Teekay announces IPO
  • GJEPC team visits Saudi Arabia
  • Baltic trade mission courts investors
  • Tri-nation alliance on cashew trade
  • DP World Cochin (IGTPL) bags Lloyd's List 'Innovation Award'
  • Kerala formulates policy to develop 6 ports
  • L&T may tie up with Dolphin Offshore for shipbuilding project in TN
  • IndiaLinx runs dedicated rice train from ICD-Loni to JNP
  • Govt invested Rs 1,38,355 cr. in CPSEs in 2006-07
  • FinMin may have to extend DEPB scheme in fiscal 2008-09 too
  • Dollar loans vital for exporters-Fieo chief
  • Meet on 'Austria-Maharashtra- Partners in Progress'

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • S Korea cleans up after VLCC spill
  • MOL cuts capacity on Asia-USEC trade
  • EMSA buys Korean rules software
  • IMB calls for investigation into Nigeria attack

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo Management to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Danaos orders three at Hyundai Samho
  • TUI AG and Royal Caribbean plan German cruise JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL plans to cut capacity on US East Coast/Panama Canal run
  • Inspection of WSF ferries finds additional pitting
  • Crowley picking up tab for worker ID cards
  • Vancouver, USA port board will discuss 14 action items tomorrow
  • Portland Port Commission holding public PTIP meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Row over Hebei Spirit discharge
    WRANGLE breaks out between operator of the stricken VLCC Spirit and South Korean officials over how to discharge remaining crude oil.
  • Tanker leaks 11,000 tonnes of crude in Korea's worst oil spill
  • Pacific lines cut more box capacity
    THE latest victim of the slowdown is a service operated jointly by CMA CGM plus three members of the New World Alliance.
  • Cardiff Marine swoops for Ocean Rig stake
    GEORGE Economou's bulk shipping company acquires around 34% of Norwegian drilling outfit.
  • Eyes and ears on the coast
    The National Coastwatch Institution is a modern day national treasure ' a true friend in need
  • How very kind of them
    PEOPLE who have not a shred of comprehension about the responsibilities of a shipmaster are able to pass judgement on professionals.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo seals Regent deal
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Apollo has confirmed a deal to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises from Carlson
  • Sea motorways deal for Italy, Spain
    ITALY'S and Spain's prime ministers have signed an agreement to develop a common policy on sea motorways during a summit at the Royal Palace in Naples
  • Galp signs €6bn deal with Libya
    PORTUGUESE energy company Galp Energia has signed a new agreement with Libya to develop gas and petrol reserves
  • RCCL and TUI go Deutsch
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises and the German tourism and shipping group TUI have unveiled a 50:50 joint venture called TUI Cruises that will target the German-speaking market
  • SSAS found to be almost useless
    CONCERNS have been raised, and some possible solutions identified, on whether Ship Security Alert Systems can help to prevent acts of terrorism
  • Master praised, Samsung slammed over spill
  • USCG strips pilot of licence
  • Dubai forecasts cruise hordes
  • Lines slash more capacity
  • Korea spill declared 'a disaster'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • NY-NJ probe of Waterfront Commission
    New York, New Jersey launch investigation into watchdog agency responsible for curtailing mob influence at the bistate port.
  • NYK starts Baltic feeder
  • MOL cuts more capacity to U.S. East Coast
  • FreightDesk in Jordan pact
  • GOP blocks Senate energy bill, short sea
  • APL revenue climbs 12%
  • Truck strike jams Italy boxes
  • Ebeling, Devine get Connie awards
  • Yang Ming, OOCL plan joint China-India service
  • Lines protest Tuticorin box rule
  • Calif. board approves emissions limits for ships, trucks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Port of Le Havre breaks in new terminal
  • TraPac expansion project approved by LA commissioners
  • PSA gets agreement for Panama box terminal
  • New World Alliance and CMA CGM cut further US capacity
  • Dredging a priority for Brazilian ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Korean spill a 'disaster'
    Minister declares Taean a disaster area following South Korea's worst ever oil spill.
  • Danaos orders three
    US-listed containership player goes to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for three 10,100-teu boxships.
  • Ram is a bull
    Greek owner Aries Maritime among US-listed dry-bulk players to see a day of gains as Wall Street preps for good news.
  • Mini-capes confirmed
    India's Essar Shipping and Logistics confirms $390m deal for six 104,000-dwt bulkers at STX Shipbuilding.
  • Argentine barge bash
    A bulker and a tank-barge collide in Argentina's Parana River, causing a fuel oil spill.
  • Pirates demand $1m ransom
    The gang who evaded US warships after seizing the Golden Nori (built 1997) have named their price for the release of the 22-crew onboard.
  • Box carriers pull back
    Four container line companies pull back capacity between Asia and the US east coast.
  • Red ink for FreeSeas
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player sees third quarter losses widen despite increase in revenue.
  • Pilot 'not competent'
    Coast Guard asks Cosco Busan pilot to turn in his federal license for alleged physical incompetence.
  • PV Trans worth $430m
    PetroVietnam's shipping arm tips the scales at VND 6.91 trillion after joining the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange.
  • Vyborg buys Dutch
    Oslo Marine's new shipping company has its first vessel, with more to come.
  • VLCC and boxship clash
    Samco tanker involved in collision in Red Sea, but no spill or injuries reported.
  • No rule change for Korea
    Maritime ministry says regulations on single-hulled tankers to remain the same following Hebei Spirit spill.
  • Cardiff Marine ups the stakes
    The tanker and bulker player increases its holding in Norway's Ocean Rig.
  • BC ferry waylaid by weather
    New Canadian vessel takes shelter in storms off California on its way from Germany's Flensburg yard.
  • Korea battles crude spill
    Thousands of workers tackling slick from Hebei Spirit VLCC as 10,500 tonnes of oil wash up on shore.
  • Fugro grows
    Dutch seismic outfit signs for two units at Norway's BMV with option for third vessel.
  • Ro-ro hits wharf in Jersey
    Bahamas-flagged vessel escapes undamaged after bump while docking in Channel Islands.
  • Lorenzo letting one go
    Philippine owner starts fleet renewal by putting 35-year-old multipurpose up for sale.
  • Greeks bulk up
    Hellenic shipowners continue to bet on the dry cargo market despite suggestions of turbulent times ahead.
  • Hosco crew "tried everything"
    Hebei Spirit tried desperately to avoid crane clash that spilled 10,500 tonnes of crude into Korean waters.
  • Japan holds 14
    November list includes Wan Hai boxship pulled up for oily water separator deficiency.
  • Second time lucky for TUI
    German giant teams up with Royal Caribbean to form cruise joint-venture led by Richard Vogel.
  • Governor kicks up Hanjin stink
    Philippine official believes he was snubbed by "superior" Koreans at Subic Bay shipyard opening ceremony.
  • Attack off Lagos
    Product tanker master dives for cover after men wearing army fatigues board ship and open fire.
  • Mermaid orders at Jaya
    Recent Thoresen Thai spin-off wastes little time expanding, as it books new offshore support vessel.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL names very large iron ore carrier
  • Tanker spills oil off South Korea
  • ESPMC-WITASS announces northbound rate increases
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent in cruise venture
  • Crowley to reimburse workers for TWIC
  • Short sea provisions in energy bill
  • GAO: TPA must include more Congressional input
  • Sauceda honored for import safety work
  • Vanguard Logistics starts guaranteed expedited LCL ocean import service
  • L.A. port commission breaks moratorium on development
  • Brown, L.A. port agree to greenhouse gas inventory, solar power plant
  • Miami port tunnel hinges on city vote
  • Dredging begins on channel in New York Harbor
  • Aussies buy port operator ICS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Fantaasia trail run successful
    Kystlink took Fantaasia through a successful trail run between Hirtshals, Strømstad and Langesund over the weekend. A few adjustments are required to fit into the different ports. The passenger ferry is currently in Langesund and the final decision on when ...
  • Eckerö wants to buy the rest of the Birka Line shares
    Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö now holds 96.1 per cent of the shares of Birka Line Abp. The intention of the company is to use its legal right to take over the rest of the shares too. During spring 2008 Birka Line ...
  • Göteborg becomes European headquarter in Maersk Line
    Göteborg will play a more imported role in the new Maersk Line organisation, which has been worked out by the Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding. In the new organisation Göteborg will be the European headquarter of Maersk Lines operation. The ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • FNSA expands team
  • Shipping's SOx emissions '97 times' aviation
    New study also claims shipping industry emits 213 times more SOx than all cars.
  • Oil terminal planned for St. Kitts and Nevis
    Project is part of Venezuelan scheme to help its neighbours cope with high fuel prices.
  • Rotterdam still tight for prompt
  • Fuel oil tender withdrawn
    Sources say bids were lower than expected and market is 'over-supplied'.
  • Maersk Line announces profits
    Asia-Europe routes see growth in volumes, but Asia-US routes in decline
  • South Korea oil spill cleanup needs 'two months'
    Oil has stopped leaking from the stricken oil tanker.
  • Monthly Japanese bunker price breaks record
    Monthly retroactive 180 cst bunker price up more than 80% year-on-year.
  • Singapore bunker fuels show 'consistent quality'
    Testing agency says Singapore remains one of the 'very few ports' which has successfully introduced a quality management system.
  • Hong Kong supplier moves to new office

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