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September 1, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gas emissions a top concern at Intertanko
    When it comes to environmental issues, independent tanker operators' association Intertanko is as concerned about oil spills as it is about gas emissions and fuel efficiency.

Sched Netweb site
  • K Line offers feeder from USEC-Amazon region
  • Shekou Container Terminals attracts intra-Asia CGX2 service
  • Mexico sees million TEU port on its west coast in 2012
  • Scrap shipment box scam uncovered at Chittagong Port
  • Kiel Canal bridges thwart passage of tall Baltic ships
  • NZ's Tauranga port half year results puts Auckland takeover idea in doubt
  • Lufthansa Cargo to install bomb detectors at US airports
  • Korean Air Lines signs cargo deal with Uzbekistan Airways
  • Jet safety looms as greater problem on newer aircraft
  • Virgin to deploy Mercator's SkyChain for managing air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic Index sinks with vessels becoming freely available
  • Dredging resumes at Paradip Port
  • Laos opens door to investors
  • Spices exports post 15 pc growth during April-July
  • Cashew exports fetch record 74 pc more earnings
  • India, GCC to resume FTA talks
  • GTI's millionth TEU in 2008 handled in just 241 days!
  • Velji Dosabhai & Sons now certified IATA Cargo Agent
  • Vizag & Paradip Ports handling more rakes now
  • Saastha Warehousing launches state-of-art cold storage facility in Panvel
  • Govt against 'Swiss challenge' system in airport PPP projects
  • AFL Logistics introduces 'retail-ready' distribution facility
  • Revised duty drawback rates come into effect
  • CSO estimates Q1 GDP growth at 7.9 pc
  • Pillai optimistic of SEZs' performance
  • New Delhi empowered to denotify SEZs-Goa CM
  • NCAER scales down GDP growth projection to 7.8 pc
  • President Patil invited to give away Fieo's annual awards to top exporters
  • CBDT board strength full with 2 new members

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Lufthansa Cargo improving security
  • Czech Republic and Slovakia to merge rail freight companies
  • Via Mat group expanding in USA

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Maersk in Brostrom bid
  • Evergreen sees poor second quarter
  • FPSO specialist BW Offshore sees mixed six months
  • Maersk orders 4 VLCCs

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Austal Tasmania completes first ferries

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Two giant pipe sections moving through Port of Everett
  • US rail freight traffic volume hits downside during week
  • Port of Longview public entity in removal of derelict vessel
  • NAFTA partner trade jumps up during June
  • General Dynamics delivers new nuclear submarine to Navy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • German owners call for action against pirates
    SHIPOWNERS demand German navy start fighting pirates following surge in attacks off Somalia.
  • Philippines seeks to ban its seafarers in pirate-infested waters
  • AET sticks with Okskaya despite Russian yard fears
    OWNER places order for three chemical tankers despite recent collapse of contracts at other Russian yards.
  • Rig charter rates edge towards $700,000 a day
    RATES for deepwater drilling rigs buoyed by high demand for exploration and tight supply for 2009.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Argentina plans large box port
    A LARGE box is to be developed 60km south of Argentina's capital
  • No new bids for Polish yards
    POLAND has had no new offers for its bankruptcy-threatened Szczecin and Gdynia yard, while the European Commission continues to deliberate over two bids that have been made
  • Suit threatened over ghost ships
    MENTION Suisun Bay to anyone at MarAd and they scream ' especially now that a northern California water board is threatening to sue over ghost ship pollution
  • Somali pirates release Oman ship
    AN OMANI vessel taken by Somali pirates in January has been released, according to a BBC report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Coast Guard closes Lousiana waterways as Hurricane Gustav moves in
    All navigable waterways in Southeast Louisiana closed in anticipation of heavy weather caused by Category 3 stormATA: Port trucks plan will raise costs for consumers
  • Russia bans US chicken
  • Tacoma cuts box forecast
  • UPS won't refund surcharge
  • FMC wants data from United States-Oceania carriers
  • US expanding country of origin labeling for food
  • Clarksons profit up 40%
  • Asia airlines cargo off 5.5%
  • More info sought on Seattle port rail deal
  • Gain for Forth Ports cargo

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Cold War: a new concern for ocean carriers?
    Just as ocean carriers begin to batten down the hatches to ride out the global downturn, a new double whammy threat to trade and costs has emerged.This could wreck the prospects of even the most prudent container shipping business plan.
  • Evergreen in North Asia-Australia retreat?
  • ICG H1 08 performance 'robust'
  • Evergreen posts Q2 net profit slump
  • APM T reports sharp H1 increase helped by terminal sale
  • Brazil's ports under strike threat

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Centrofin bites
    Dimitris Procopiou-controlled owner buys Transpetrol aframax under construction for $85m.
  • 'Caution remains'
    Saverys-led gasship player Exmar says third quarter has been firm but warns of 14 newbuildings entering the VLGC market.
  • Gulf Coast bracing
    Oil port set to close and more rig workers evacuate as Tropical Storm Gustav heads toward the US Gulf Coast.
  • The Oceanaut four
    US-listed blank-cheque company's recently announced bulker deal involves quartet owned by John Frangos-linked Irika Shipping.
  • Alone in black
    Attica Holdings avoids fate of two other Greek ferry owners by posting a profit in the first half.
  • Genco upgraded
    Maxim Group hikes rating for the New York bulker owner as market sentiment is expected to improve.
  • Minoan sinks
    Greek ferry owner punished by spiralling fuel costs as first half losses widen.
  • It's quotes time
    Tim Harris sent rushin' out the door at Clarkson while Maersk finds its match in Brostrom.
  • Three for AET
    MISC unit pens chemical tanker threesome at Russia's Okskaya Shipyard.
  • Anek slips on oil
    Greek ferry owner slumps to large first-half loss due to "dramatic" fuel price rise.
  • Ring of Sapphire
    Rogue fish surfaces on Stolt Sapphire to send 23 crew members scampering for the loo.
  • A&B shuffles posts
    Matson Navigation parent Alexander & Baldwin makes a series of management changes in a "reorganisation".
  • Robben rumpus
    South Africa's prison island museum being pursued over unpaid ferry newbuilding bill.
  • Taxing time
    Bigger tax bill and hefty investment losses mean Taiwanese bulker and tanker owner remains in the red.
  • U-Ming soars
    Taiwanese bulker owner still flying high in 2008 in seriously profitable markets.
  • Wei to go!
    Taiwanese bulker player Shih Wei builds profit further in first half as revenues surge.
  • BWO below par
    Project hiccups hurt operating performance at Oslo-listed owner with figures shy of expectations.
  • ICG: 'Prices rising'
    Owner of Irish Ferries warns of price rises as fuel bill soars, but reveals strong first-half profit.
  • Piraeus suffers
    Successive strikes a Greece's largest port send PPA into the red in the first half.
  • Hanjin double
    Korean yard makes it three capes in two days with newbuilding deal for European owner.
  • Eidsiva creeps up
    Norwegian owner's bottom line creeps up as interest swaps help fight falling revenue.
  • Ferry extension
    Canadian city of Halifax gives yards more time to tender for double passengership deal.
  • Imarex rises
    Oslo-listed freight derivatives broker posts strong first-half growth as trading volumes increase sharply.
  • Six times better
    Seadrill latest Fredriksen company to post rise in second quarter profit as analysts' estimates fall short.
  • Evergreen pales
    Soaring fuel costs and loss from airline affiliate send profit plummeting at Taiwanese boxship giant.
  • Subic safety
    Mandatory courses for all workers at Hanjin's Philippines shipyard aim to cut accident rate.
  • Backwards for BC
    Canadian ferry owner sees first quarter profit go into reverse as fuel bills bite.
  • Two more for STX
    Mystery owner signs up for bulker pair at Korean yard as Macquarie bank warns of dwindling orders.
  • Maersk in Oz rejig
    Danish behemoth says it is rearranging its liner services between Asia and Australia.
  • Sales lift Global
    The disposal of two single-hulled ships helps keep Malaysian tanker owner in the black.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • FMC probing U.S./Oceania liner trades
  • Danish bank forecasts 10% drop in container freight rates in 2009
  • FESCO takes delivery of 1,730-TEU ship
  • New ro/ro service for Baltimore
  • Euronav's first half profit up 51.5%
  • JAL adjusts up fuel surcharge
  • U.S. chicken shippers feel Russia's squeeze
  • India-ASEAN nations to sign FTA
  • USDA proposes rules for Chilean sweet oranges, grapefruit
  • Chiquita Brands sets up venture for produce products in China
  • DB Schenker targets high tech industries
  • Schenker Deutschland names Schäfer CFO
  • CargoWise appoints Todd
  • FMC reviews 42 OTI license applications
  • Mexico to open bidding for Punta Colonet port
  • SoCal truck plan: IANA throws support behind ATA injunction request
  • Montreal sees volume grow in first half
  • Duluth completes first wind turbine blade shipment to Brazil

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Shipping aid will be included in Finnish budget
    Now it seems like Finland is finally getting its new tonnage tax legislation. When drawing up the budget estimates, the Finnish Government has decided to include a comprehensive support for shipping. The most important component will be the revised tonnage ...
  • A broken tackle led to the loss of one man
    The preliminary reason for the loss of the 30-year old crew member on the Hanne Danica seems to have been failure of a lifting tackle. The chain in the tackle broke, leaving the deckhand unbalanced and within seconds he ...
  • Callenberg becomes WME
    Last year Wilhelmsen Maritime Holding AS acquired the Swedish maritime service provider Callenberg Croup. The integration of the Callenberg Group into Wilhelmsen Maritime Services continues and the company, a leading supplier of electrical, automation and HVAC systems to maritime and ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2008
  • Bullish fuel prices affect net earnings
    BC Ferries post a dramatic drop in earnings after fuel prices reach 'unprecedented levels'.
  • Distillates failing quality and sulphur standards
    Quality overall better than fuel oil, but off-specs occur and sulphur limits are not always met.
  • Gulf braces for Gustav
    On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, bunker operators in the US and Mexican Gulf prepare for possible shut-down.
  • Rosneft underlines commitment to bunker sector
    Russian oil giant says it has 'conveniently located refineries and modern infrastructure'.
  • Fyffes says higher costs will hit full year results
    Bunker bills 'remain 80%' up on last year.
  • Operator sticks with spot market
    'Hedging' bunker purchases can be 'more complicated', says ICG.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet
  • Singapore prices at a premium to HK, Busan
    Tight avails and barging schedule lift prices above other key Asian ports.
  • Evergreen H1 profits fall on high bunker costs
    The Taiwanese container shipping line's profit fell 26.4% in the first half of 2008.
  • Authorities move against smuggling
    Philippines wants to stop smuggling activities during bunkering.
  • Barbados braced for rise in shipping costs
    Island nation feels heat of rising bunker prices.
  • High bunker costs eat into naval funds
    Japan's naval forces will need supplementary budget.
  • New policy could be setback for HKMEx
    China blocks foreign exchanges from using its warehouses for physical delivery of commodities.

›››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
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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