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January 23, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping body draws up Budget wish list
    AHEAD of Singapore's annual Budget next month the Singapore Shipping Association has drawn up a substantial 'wish list' of tax breaks, incentives and other initiatives it hopes to see included in the fiscal blueprint.
  • Piracy attacks declining: IMB
    PIRACY attacks are falling worldwide but hotspots remain, including in Somalia where the removal of the Islamic government set back efforts to curb the problem, a watchdog said yesterday.
  • Damaged ship off UK spills fuel, cargo
    A damaged and listing cargo ship spilled fuel and cargo containers into stormy seas off the south west coast of England, near Devon, British officials said on Sunday night.

Sched Netweb site
  • ICTSI buys 60pc share in Chinese terminal operating unit
  • SCT takes delivery of 6 giant rubber-tyre cranes
  • China shipping accident fatalities drop in 2006
  • CN to ratify new deal with Canadian Auto Workers union
  • PTP sees largest growth in container throughput in '06
  • New UAE container terminal opens at Saqr Port
  • Government incentives woo companies to invest in Indian rail sector
  • Continental to offer daily HK-NY service from April
  • TNT launches direct freighter service between China and Europe
  • EU parcel delivery to grow 4pc annually to 2010, led by B2C

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC sprints to podium in Mumbai Marathon
  • Enhanced focus on maritime security at IMO
  • Navratna status vital for growth of SCI-MPs' panel
  • ISB office opened at Kochi
  • Comprehensive coastal shipping policy sought
  • Transpacific lines remain bullish about 2007
  • SCT announces new KSX service from Zim Line
  • OOCL achieves highest compliance rate on environmental initiative at Port of Long Beach
  • Safmarine celebrates building of new vessel
  • FPS Logistics gains ISO 9001:2000 certification in Thailand
  • Trans Asia Line adds service to Central Asia & Afghanistan
  • US may lower anti-dumping duty on shrimp
  • Engineering goods exports gross $ 13 bn in April-October
  • Travails of taxation for Major Ports-Mr Praveen Agarwal
  • Select companies post 85 pc rise in net profit in Q3
  • Govt to set deadline for SEZ notification
  • Rules to be amended to curb sale of land
  • New Assocham chief's remedy for SEZ row
  • Fieo, WR, to hold interactive meeting with DGFT tomorrow

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Box ship beached
  • ISU proposes EU spill strategy
  • GEM takes delivery of 8th ship
  • Fewer piracy attacks for third year running
  • Chuck Raymond backs RFID
  • ISF sets out stall on STCW revisions

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Gulf Craft to build catamaran crewboat
  • Oil leaks from beached containership

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Horizon Lines adding RFID system in Alaska trades
  • Trio of carriers to offer new Asia/SAfrica, S America service
  • Western Air begins Bellingham to LA flights
  • Princess going to shore power when ships call Port of Los Angeles
  • Mitsui opening cadet program at Odessa National Maritime Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Pumping operation set to begin
    SALVORS have been delayed in their preparation to pump fuel oil from the main tanks of the stricken MSC Napoli today.
  • Voice of Authority
  • Neapolitan owners join forces for $720m bulker order
    FIVE Neapolitan shipowners have joined forces to order 10 dry bulk carriers and six options, from Jiangsu Yangzijiang.
  • Felixstowe slaps infrastructure charge on laden boxes
    THE Port of Felixstowe is to introduce an 'Infrastructure Charge' on laden import containers.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • MSC Napoli bunker removal delayed
    Salvors hoping to begin pumping oil from the stranded container ship MSC Napoli today have faced technical problems that have delayed operations until tomorrow
  • Smit to recover Mighty Servant 3
    DUTCH heavy-lift specialist Dockwise has appointed compatriot Smit Salvage to recover the Mighty Servant 3, which sank in the Angolan port of Luanda last month
  • New Lakes short-sea services
    TWO new shipping operations are being readied for the Great Lakes that will test the market for short-sea shipping of general cargoes and ro-ro tonnage
  • Everard pair sold for bunkering
    UK-based owner F T Everard, which has been taken over by James Fisher & Sons, has sold two vessels to Island Bunker Oils in Malta
  • Salvors push for EU meeting
  • One missing, six safe after ship loss
  • Drunk crew blamed for ship grounding
  • Strong criticism for Lanka ports
  • Inspectors on QE2 as norovirus hits
  • Horizon using RFID, trialling GPS
  • Lightning starts fires on tankers
  • Pilot drowns in capsized craft
  • Sea Tigers attack supply ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • French carrier CMA CGM to rejoin Transpacific Stabilization Agreement
    The French line, which quit the TSA in 2006, returns after the carrier group overhauled its management structure.
  • Maersk to cut another trans-Pacific string
  • TSA: 100% checks of belly air-cargo not feasible
  • Portland TEUs close up 33%
  • Houston box volume flat
  • Crews to offload fuel, boxes from grounded Napoli
  • Record net for CSX
  • Norfolk International Terminals begins berth expansion
  • Hong Kong boxes edge up
  • Second week of declines for U.S. rail volume
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine joins Inttra Web portal
  • Swift accepts buy bid
  • Freight gains for Indian Railway
  • Ras al Khaimah opens new container port
  • Modest gain for Memphis air cargo

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Update2: Recovery measures starting on boxship off SW English coast
    Pumping operations to clear fuel from the MSC Napoli ' which was towed to the southwest English coast this weekend ' are due to start with tomorrow's arrival of a receiving vessel.
  • ciblog: Top billing...but not by the liner industry
    As container vessels grow ever larger and more sophisticated, what a pity that the system of day to day billing for freight remains stuck in the steam-driven Victorian era of handwritten cheques and ledgers. Mike Piddington has a solution to raise the liner industry out of the dark ages.
  • CMA CGM to rejoin Transpacific Stabilization Agreement
  • Germany and Holland sign Betuwe Line accord for railway line addition
  • HK truckers start red-ribbon protest against import of mainland drivers
  • Zim launches Far East-Mediterranean loop
  • Carriers add tonnage and port calls on Asia-Black Sea trade
  • Macquarie acquires Fraser Surrey Docks
  • Updated: General average CMA CGM Claudel repaired, after Rotterdam collision
  • Singapore owners spell out their needs from this year's budget
  • Morocco to privatise Comanav
  • Eurosib shuttle train to tackle St Petersburg road congestion
  • Busan Port Authority appoints new president

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Southern liner link
    Hamburg Sud, Maersk and NYK are teaming up on routes from Asia to South Africa and the East Coast of South America.
  • Pirate attacks fall
    Third annual decline in ship raids prompts optimism that the problem is being successfully tackled.
  • Limarko chases trio
    Lithuanian owner will add two reefers and a bulker to the fleet this year.
  • NSCSA up a point
    Saudi tanker owner puts just 1% on 2006 profit after weaker fourth quarter.
  • Syrian ship sinks off Cyprus
    One reported missing and six rescued as North Korea-flagged vessel sinks in Mediterranean.
  • Sri Lanka suicide attack injures one
    Tigers blamed as explosives-laden boat rams Cambodia-flagged vessel off Jaffna Peninsula.
  • Quintana in capesize buy
    US-listed Greek owner said to have snapped up Lowlands Beilun (built 1999) in deal worth up to $72m.
  • Grounding headache off Latvia
    Captain of grounded Maltese-flagged vessel accused of being drunk had taken medication for illness, operator says.
  • Sovcomflot secrecy skirmish
    Dmitry Skarga fails to get hands on illegally obtained documents ahead of corruption trial.
  • Share "lottery" for Mols workers
    Danish ferry operator giving staff stock options instead of pay rises.
  • World Bank: 'Privatise PNSC'
    The World Bank is urging Pakistan to drop PNSC's special privileges but also slamming US restrictions on Pakistani sailors.
  • Oz oiler sold for FPSO
    The Royal Australian Navy is the latest tanker owner to cash in on offshore conversion demand.
  • Srab orders third
    Swedish owner takes up option for another products tanker at Eregli Shipyard in Turkey.
  • Croatia to begin Uljanik sale
    Twenty-five percent of 'top three' yard to be flogged by government this year as push for EU speeds up.
  • Six injured in blast
    Polish yard workers hospitalised after incident on Skagern, which was being repaired after collision last year.
  • Oil removal begins
    Position of MSC Napoli and need to heat oil before unloading pose threat to pumping operation.
  • RMK clinches coast guard deal
    Turkish shipbuilder better known for its tankers signs domestic search and rescue vessel contract.
  • Stena floats notes
    Swedish group offering EUR 300m in US private placement.
  • Hamworthy in new HHI haul
    UK gas systems maker supplying LPG equipment for three Cido VLGCs.
  • STX broadens China plans
    Korean shipbuilder will add tanker and bulker yard to hull block factory already slated for Dalian.
  • Lund looks to consolidate
    First Olsen chief says FPSO spin-off will allow it to take part in mergers and acquisitions.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Beached vessel releasing oil, containers
  • Austal launches Hawaii Superferry
  • Pilot dies after Galveston accident
  • IMO opens Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in South Africa
  • "K" Line launches latest "Corona" coal carrier
  • Great Wall Airlines flies again
  • DHL makes $35 million investment in Hong Kong
  • Taxi-style licensing system advocated for port trucking
  • Gaines named CFO of YRC National Transportation
  • Iranian brokers pick through DoD military surplus for parts
  • CORRECTION: NIT League, NCBFAA engage Senate on cargo security measures
  • SLG joins United Shipping
  • Singapore beats Hong Kong for busiest container port title
  • Sixth Evergreen "green" vessel calls on L.A.
  • Lee new president of Busan Port Authority

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Agreement Color Line/Port of Larvik on new terminal
    A final agreement has been reached between Norway's biggest passenger/car ferry owner/operator Color Line and the Port of ...
  • Port of Göteborg passes 40 million ton mark
    The Port of Göteborg handled 40.7 million tons of cargo last year, up by 10 per cent compared to 2005 ...
  • Drunken crew on grounded vessel
    The Maltese-flagged 4,000-DWT dry cargo vessel Nijord grounded on Sunday off the Latvian coast. Reports in Latvian press ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2007
  • Romanian barge rates rise
    Barge rates have gone up for both MGO and IFO deliveries.
  • 'Surprise and disappointment' over low take-up of fuel standard
    Some players still ignorant of revised International Standard for bunkers.
  • Major player extends its option on storage space
    Chemoil moves the deadline in negotiations over Singapore terminal.
  • IFO to be pumped off grounded vessel
    Salvors face difficult operation because of the angle of the ship and because the fuel oil has to be heated.
  • Rotterdam market firms Monday morning
  • Fuel shortages persist in Tokyo Bay
    Differentials between Tokyo and Singapore widening to almost $100 pmt.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
››› File
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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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