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November 27, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sinotrans to consider buying smaller rivals
    Sinotrans Shipping Ltd, China's third-largest owner of dry bulk ships, will consider acquiring smaller rivals as well as buying new and second-hand ships as it expands its dry bulk cargo fleet, its chairman said.
  • DP World shares rise on debut on Dubai bourse
    Shares of Dubai Ports World rose as much as 10.8 per cent on their trading debut yesterday after the world's fourth-largest container port handler raised almost US$5 billion in an initial public offering.
  • Port woes could hit Rio Tinto coal orders
    Rio Tinto, the world's third-largest mining company, said that it may not be able to meet orders to export coal from the Hail Creek and Blair Athol mines in Queensland state because of congestion at the Dalrymple Bay port.

Sched Netweb site
  • Confident Wan Hai takes delivery of two ships of 6,039 and 4,252 TEU
  • QQCT, Pan Asia to operate Qingdao container terminal
  • Eight projects end construction in Xiamen Free Trade Zone
  • AMB builds two logistics facilities in Kunshan
  • Nanchang to set up three logistics bases
  • Extras cause rising Singapore, Malaysia shipping costs: assistant minister
  • North England's Teesside finds prosperity with port-centric logistics
  • CSCL gains regulatory permission for A-share IPO
  • DAS Air Cargo of Uganda saved by Nigeria's Continental Aviation Services
  • DHL says airports face growing pressures as volume rises
  • Swiss WorldCargo to start Delhi-Zurich airfreight service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CKYH Alliance revamps Asia-North Europe services
  • Evergreen Line to commence South-East Asia-Australia service
  • K Line add Qingdao to CWL service
  • Schenker to develop logistics hub in Vietnam
  • APL launches Hainan-Vietnam service
  • India may become net importer of steel
  • Attractiveness of Vizhinjam as a mega container transhipment terminal
  • Singapore stays as world's biggest container port
  • Samsara Group commences services between Ankleshwar and JN Port
  • Rlys to fund freight corridor project on its own
  • Forex kitty swelled by $ 3,663 million in a week
  • No more relief packages to exporters-Minister
  • Govt plans additional sops for owners deprived of land for industrial projects
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan
  • Iceland Minister to meet Press today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Arkas adds two new ships to its fleet
  • Emirates SkyCargo increases capacity to Vienna
  • RZD selling 15% of TransContainer
  • Construction work commences on Kars-Baku line
  • Mattel choose Geodis to manage DC

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Nautilus worried by adventurous cruises
  • Bourbon opens training centre
  • North Sea SECA in operation
  • London Club's 17.5% increase

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Aker American splits, makes shipyard separate company
  • Hanjin to build second major yard in Philippines
  • Seabourn Spirit saved from another brush with pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • McLean family making plans to sell Trailer Bridge shares
  • OOCL christens new container ship
  • BELUGA ENDEAVOR calls Port of Olympia terminals
  • Marcon brokers sale of DSV SUN CARRIER
  • Old Dominion Freight Line opening Eugene, Oregon facility

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Crew crunch reaching crisis point
    CRISIS could be acute enough by next year to prevent vessels sailing, warns HKSA managing director Arthur Bowring.
  • Crew crunch a safety risk says Gard
  • Dry bulk rates set to go even higher
    DRYBULK boom is expected to continue into next year, with even higher freight peaks, say leading analysts and players.
  • CMA CGM inks Xiamen port investment venture
    CMA CGM is to invest in the construction of a $307m deep water container port at Xiamen's port of Haicang.
  • BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
    THe IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea hopes to raise the profile for seafarers and shipping.
  • Bringing on the expertise
    ONE only has to look at the shortage of technologists right across the maritime industry to illustrate the problem of 'short termism'.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Privatise Fincantieri, Prodi urges
    Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has pressed for Fincantieri to be privatised
  • ISF warns Brussels on unilateralism
    THE ISF has reacted to the EC's 'Blue Paper' policy review by warning Brussels against further unilateral law-making
  • Owners stung as Rome cuts tax break
    ITALIAN shipowners association Confitarma has complained that the 2008 budget will not renew the tax relief previously granted to shipowners for cabotage operations
  • McLeans selling Trailer Bridge stake
    THE McLean family has confirmed plans to sell its 48% stake in US-flag tug-barge container operator Trailer Bridge
  • Aker American splits up
    AKER American Shipping will split into two stand-alone entities: a shipowning company and a shipyard
  • Iranian aid for Sri Lankan ships
    CEYLON Shipping Corp is seeking Iranian credit to fund the purchase of two cargo ships for coastal operations to the northern Jaffna peninsula
  • USS seeks liquidity cure
  • Indian Oil barges into Colombo
  • Green Reefers cuts interim loss
  • WA economy tempts Carnival
  • China predicts 60% ore surge
  • Profits warning as recovery stalls
  • Tonnage rise in line for Chinese?
  • Gazprom to build Black Sea gas pipe
  • Trasmed takes intermodal to Morocco
  • Search on for Long Island spiller

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • McLean family to sell Trailer Bridge stake
    Family of founder, containerization pioneer Malcom McLean intends to sell 47.8-percent stake in Jones Act ocean carrier.
  • FMC to consider LA truck plan
  • PNW ports hike security fee
  • Trans-Pacific lines plan wastepaper fuel charge
  • CMA CGM signs accord to invest in China port
  • Rail intermodal slump persists
  • Lines may add Chennai charges
  • Aker splits U.S. unit
  • Le Havre boosts boxes
  • DHL plans Shanghai hub
  • Cargo loss for Air France-KLM

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • COSCO Pacific reduces its owned container fleet again
  • The Port of Rotterdam achieves record 10 million TEU
  • Log-In buy in 2 new boxships
  • CMA CGM signs up for Chinese port investment
  • Railog opens up new distribution hubs in Germany

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Top to issue shares
    US-listed tanker and bulker owner reveals a 21 million share offer that could scoop up $92.1m.
  • Cruise crunch?
    Owner of lost Antarctic cruise ship faces replacement dilemma.
  • Aegean gets price boost
    Jefferies analyst hikes target price for Greek tanker owner by 31% on the company's prospect for growth.
  • Trico closes Norway buy
    US offshore vessel owner completes deal to buy a company holding eight subsea vessel contracts.
  • USSP stocks soar
    Stock in the New Jersey company jump 23.2% after it forecasts paying its full dividend through 2008.
  • Trailer Bridge braces for sell-off
    As the McLean family pulls out of the Puerto Rico container barge specialist, Trailer Bridge appoints special advisors to work with the family.
  • Mokster inks rescue ship
    Norwegian offshore owner orders new unit at compatriot yard in $55m deal.
  • Two die on SCI tanker
    Crewman and cadet killed when tug rope snaps during berthing of ship at Cochin.
  • 14 saved in Iran
    Rescue workers recover all of the crew from a sinking ship near the Iranian port of Bushehr.
  • BLRT still on the up
    Estonian shipyard group increases profit and revenue in first nine months.
  • Gdansk woes continue
    Poland set to miss EU deadline for selling stake in troubled shipyard, treasury minister says.
  • EC clears German broking deal
    Green light for ThyssenKrupp and Toepfer to buy into Brouwer Shipping & Chartering.
  • GS wants Daewoo
    Korean energy group interested in bidding for domestic shipbuilder, if sell-off ever gets off the ground.
  • Debt joy for DP World
    Port operator's star continues to rise following IPO success, but rumors of a second listing persist.
  • Green Reefers slips on costs
    Hike in operating expenses, a weak US dollar and larger fleet see owner slump to increased loss in third quarter.
  • Boskalis thinks big
    Order for two dredgers in Holland just another step in huge ongoing fleet renewal for Dutch owner.
  • IHI lands big gain
    Japanese shipbuilder to raise $712m from selling land near Tokyo headquarters.
  • Aker confirms split
    Aker Philadelphia shipyard will bank $25m following its separation from Aker America Shipping.
  • Concordia misses target
    Swedish tanker owner downgrades 2007 profit forecast after expected upturn in products market fails to occur.
  • Conversion score for Keppel
    Singaporean yard to convert VLCC into FDPSO for Prosafe which earlier sealed $400m contract off Africa.
  • Nautilus calls for safety review
    UK union increasingly concerned about far-flung destinations after Explorer sinking in Antarctica.
  • Braila beefs up capital
    Aker Yards-owned Romanian shipbuilder issues new shares to raise funds.
  • HHI bounces back
    Shipbuilder reaps the rewards of last week's fall as investors are tempted by lower prices.
  • Nichols granted stay of execution
    US bankruptcy judge allows shipyard an operating budget for next eight weeks.
  • London confirms 17.5%
    Heavy claims lead to high end general increase for P&I club that covered the MSC Napoli.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • GSF-ESC: Guidelines shouldn't dilute EC ban on liner conferences
  • China Shipping plans Shanghai listing to fund vessel purchases
  • McLean family to sell Trailer Bridge shares
  • COSCO Busan ordered arrested
  • Maersk raises North America to Middle East, Indian Subcontinent rates
  • OOIL orders two more 8,600-TEU ships from Chinese yard
  • DHL Express to open North Asia hub in Shanghai
  • ANA picks IBS for logistics software
  • CORRECTION: CBP moves ahead on C-TPAT for air carriers, 3PLs
  • Fenway invests in diversified Canadian transport firm
  • CSX hazmat cars jump track in Baltimore
  • ITC investigates probable impact of U.S.-Israel agricultural free trade
  • Clinton spells out import safety plan
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens St. Petersburg warehouse
  • IBM veteran to handle trade relations for CBP
  • Shipco offers guaranteed, expedited U.S. LCL import service
  • CMA CGM makes Chinese port move
  • Hutchison completes first phase of Lazaro Cardenas expansion
  • Nhava Sheva users overcharged, says report
  • Construction contract awarded at Cochin transshipment terminal
  • Kalmar ship-to-shore orders from European terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Tanker under tow after drifting in Skagerrak
    Svitzer A/S had its tug Fenja as first on the scene in Skagerak to pick up the Panama-flagged tanker Astor, which was drifting after a failure on the main engine. The crew were unable to re- start the ...
  • Danish naval vessel to Somalia patroling
    Denmark seems to have the necessary political will to help with fighting the piracy off the coast of Somalia. In the aftermath of the Danica White case both the Danish navy and the politician are prepared to send a Danish ...
  • Simek to build a rescue PSV
    Simek AS is to build a platform supply rescue vessel, orderer is shipping company Simon M'kster. The contract is worth EUR 37.5 million and the vessel will be delivered in October 2009. The PSV of Havyard 832 cd rs ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
  • Dutch debut for 'environmentally benign' fuel
    First ever marine trial underway of a GTL fuel produced by Shell, which the company says could play a part in future fuel solutions.
  • Singapore bunker market takes Chinese fuel oil surplus
    High prices dampen Chinese appetite for residual product.
  • Argentina calls for stricter controls following sinking
    Threat to Antarctica's vulnerable environment from cruise ship's bunker fuel.
  • Rotterdam market stable
  • Fujairah storage set to grow
    Terminal operator announces plans for another 1.2 million cubic metres of tank storage space.
  • Bunker prices heading for 'dramatic correction'
    Japan-based bunkering company believes speculative crude oil bubble is due to burst.
  • Dalian, China: New oil terminal berth
  • Typhoons threaten Philippines
    Disruptions to bunker operations expected at Cagayan de Oro.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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