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October 3, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SSA calls for urgent int'l action on piracy
    SIX incidents in five months in the same general area suggest that a band of pirates is starting to carve out a niche for themselves in the South China Sea off Pulau Tioman, while an ocean away - in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia - the rapidly deteriorating situation has spurred calls for urgent action from the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA).

Sched Netweb site
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge HK-China to Australia from October 17
  • Hamburg investors bid US$5.7b against NOL's US$5b for Hapag-Lloyd: report
  • Famous five shipping lines team-up for North Asia-Oz trade
  • Asia-Europe rates fall to record lows, market collapse feared
  • Schwarzenegger kills US$30 container tax as 'worsening situation'
  • Transfar Group to build logistics trucking base in Chengdu
  • Heilongjiang port launches domestic trans-border service
  • Rotterdam's Euromax installs fastest scanner
  • Qingzang to build major south Asian super trucking hub
  • Suez Terminal orders 8 STS cranes from Shanghai
  • Russia Railways drops Bombardier locomotive building deal
  • Flatbed carrying container hits bridge on NC Interstate
  • GAC Fire, Rescue & Safety sets up shop in Turkey
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs with Britain's John Lewis retailer
  • Baltkran takes new container crane order
  • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport offers bonded service
  • Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker's e-freight takes off
  • Panalpina partners with Envirotainer

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI pays a whopping 150 pc dividend for 2007-08
  • Global meet on shipbuilding industry on Oct. 7 & 8
  • Pipavav Shipyard may consider options to IPO plan
  • Duty-free imports of raw sugar ruled out
  • MbPT signs sister port pact with Marseille-Fos
  • Thailand to be developed as regional logistics hub
  • October call for Gangavaram port
  • BCHAA holds training programme for Category 'G' exam
  • Pak investments may be allowed selectively-Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Hans-Jörg Hager transfers to Kuehne + Nagel
  • First arrival at Autoport, Turkey's first dedicated car terminal
  • Etihad wants to fly to Canada more frequently
  • Kombiverkehr augments services to Turkey
  • Gefco: higher sales in H1/2008

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Somalia lets in foreign navies
  • Lines cut capacity with new joint service
  • Puerto Rico antitrust charges
  • Lyras commends USCG, asks about US Customs
  • Rina launches new Green Plus class notation
  • Imarex takes majority in Bravo Futures, changes name

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Offshore pioneer Edison Chouest dies at 91
  • Keppel wins FSRU and FPSO conversions
  • Tarzan to go to work offshore Egypt
  • Kenya police arrest maritime official

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Four guilty pleas received in freight conspiracy case
  • Crowley Maritime christens new articulated tug-barge
  • NOAA launches fourth fisheries survey vessel
  • Trade between NAFTA partners jumps during month of July
  • Port Metro Vancouver named Olympic supplier

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Box lines head for new showdown with Brussels
    EUROPEAN Commission has shocked lines with proposed changes to existing consortia regulations.
  • ELAA adds members as it embraces its new role
  • Only political stability in Somalia will end piracy
    UK think tank says best solution to sea terror lies on land by re-establishing government rule of law.
  • Crisis talks for Norwegian ferry firm
    NORWEGIAN ferry operator Nye Kystlink held a crisis board meeting today to discuss its future.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Kroes said to reject Polish yard scheme
    THE EU'S competition chief will urge rejection of Poland's shipyard restructuring proposal, which would be expected to cause bankruptcy for the Gdynia and Szczecin facilities, Reuters reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • US-Canada bridge project forging ahead
    The owner of the busiest bridge crossing linking the United States and Canada will sue if its plan for proposed new span is not approved for construction
  • RFID's new profile
  • Coalition seeks policy changes
  • Trucking stocks plummet
  • FMC appoints counsel
  • Boskalis doubles Smit stake
  • Descartes buys Dexx
  • Yang Ming spins off dry bulk
  • Tariff hike at Nehru terminal
  • Tokyo containers gain
  • Two trade pacts for Japan

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Vladivostok gears up
  • Asia-Australia services rationalised
  • Puerto Rico-four plead guilty in anti-trust case
  • Crowley extends San Juan lease agreement
  • Arni vetoes port pollution bill again

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Going down
    US-listed shipping and offshore shares take part in another day of slumping stock markets.
  • UP buys back
    After its Nasdaq-listed shares plunge Thursday, Felipe Menendez-led owner says it will extend its share buyback program for the rest of the year.
  • Burk 'neutral'
    Former Bear Stearns analyst launches Oppenheimer coverage with a "tempered" outlook on the industry.
  • Kystlink collapses
    Norwegian ferry line to cease trading next month after running out of money.
  • Tenerife spill
    A small spill in a Canary Islands port is leading official to take action against a Spanish boxship.
  • Cruise sale fails
    Buyer of Ultrapetrol's cruiseship Blue Monarch fails to deliver a deposit, killing the deal.
  • $58m drugs bust
    USCG nab Panama-flagged ship and 10 crew members in coordinated sting operation off Puerto Rico.
  • Spencer goes low
    Ocean HeavyLift bid comes in short of what rival shareholders have demanded.
  • Bigger slice
    Awaiting a response to its takeover offer, Liberty Shipping raises stake in International Shipping Corp.
  • High stakes
    Ignore the perils of Somali hijackings at your own risk, the world is warned by influential UK think-tank, Chatham House.
  • Harms into PSVs
    German owner pens first platform supply vessels by grabbing 6,500-dwt twins at JJ Sietas.
  • Error before lies
    Judge finds for Statoil over Louis Dreyfus in demurrage dispute that involved mistakes and deception.
  • Period charge
    Aries Maritime ties up two products tankers as it works to put full fleet on time-charter.
  • Darwin to sail
    Konig & Cie tanker, King Darwin, which was involved in spill in Canada to sail at weekend.
  • Bourbon bitten
    Analyst's downgrade takes chunk out of offshore owner's stock amid fears over the financing of its orderbook.
  • Stolt steady
    Third quarter profit slightly up as revenues increase but tanker owner concerned by credit crunch.
  • Sartor buys two
    Norwegian offshore owner ordering $90m newbuilding brace in China, Roy Wareberg says.
  • ICTSI bags Brunei
    Philippines port company wins tender to operate new container terminal at Pulau Muara Besar.
  • Mwangura seized
    Prominent observer of Somali piracy taken into custody in Kenya for 'alarming' comments to press.
  • Asia shake-up
    Evergreen joins APL, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd and HMM to upgrade Australia services.
  • Big names convert
    SBM and Golar ink $150m contracts with Keppel for tanker conversions.
  • NOL outbid?
    German consortium Albert Ballin reportedly beats Singapore rival's offer for Hapag-Lloyd by $600m.
  • Sartor swoops
    Roy Wareberg-led owner takes control of Ocean Mainport following split with JV partner.
  • Reefer raid
    Lithuania's Limarko snapping up sistership of its Capella, which it bought from Norbulk last year.
  • "Technical issues"
    Cyprus-based cruise line explains last minute decision to pull out of Norwegian Dream purchase.
  • Kenya con
    Revenue says tax evasion racket at Mombasa port could have cost it KES 2bn.
  • Fiery Faina talk
    Islamist group in southern Somalia calls on pirates to burn or sink Ukrainian ship if ransom unpaid.
  • Boskalis back
    Peter Berdowski-led dredging giant takes Smit holding to over 20% despite recent failed takeover.
  • CCHC down
    Seven-day losing streak for Chinese bulker and boxship owner as dry cargo rates fall.
  • Twin attack
    Bulker and chemical carrier attacked off east coast of Malaysia by probable pirate gang.
  • Big dipper
    Daewoo's share price at two-year low over fears credit crunch will force low bidding levels in privatisation auction.
  • Pipavav to list
    Indian port controlled by Maersk files for domestic IPO worth INR 5bn.
  • BC cuts back
    Canadian ferry owner axing sailings on major routes to cut costs as traffic volumes drop.
  • CH Offshore fixes
    Singapore offshore vessel operator secures employment for newbuilding in $12m deal.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Banker: Wall Street crisis to squeeze shipping
  • Horizon, Sea Star executives plead guilty in antitrust probe
  • U.S. Coast Guard keeps eye on Arctic shipping activity
  • Carriers invite Evergreen into Asia/Australia service
  • MarAd seeks to fill MSP slot
  • Matson parent lists on the NYSE
  • MarAd's RRF receives title to 8 fast sealift ships
  • CORRECTION: U.S.-India trade unaffected by economic woes thus far
  • Con-way issues profit warning
  • NIT League asks Obama, McCain for transport agenda
  • FDA awards $2.5 billion to modernize IT
  • Recession signs are clear, economists say
  • AES enforcement paused
  • Chan joins Trans Global as Hong Kong manager
  • Sahil aims to make its mark in India-U.S. forwarding market
  • Neutral NVO alliance adds Argentine, India members
  • Descartes acquires Belgian customs messaging company
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications
  • SoCal ports see smooth launch of truck program
  • Container terminals get some breathing room
  • Vladivostok port receives four container cranes
  • Ports America starts packaging operation in Baltimore
  • Mack joins GCT board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Sea-Cargo orders LNG-powered ro-ro vessels
    The Norwegian ship owner Sea-Cargo orders the world's first gas driven ro-ro vessels. The two vessels will be built in India for expected delivery in 2010. The vessels will be built with a full LNG propulsion package. Rolls ...
  • Five shipping executives face long sentences
    Four U.S. shipping company executives have agreed to plead guilty and serve jail sentences for their roles in a wide-ranging conspiracy to rig bids, fix prices and allocate market shares for customers transporting goods between the continental United States ...
  • Schwarzenegger stops container fee
    The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has vetoed a bill that would have imposed a USD 30 fee per handled TEU in the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, reports Fairplay. The fee revenues were aimed for environmental ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2008
  • Gibraltar phone numbers change
    All land lines will have 200 incorporated before the usual five-digit number.
  • Global bunker market report
  • UAE refinery awards contract for upgrade
    Refinery will produce bunker fuel, but also 'upgrade heavy feedstocks' with new technologies.
  • Rotterdam barge congestion persist
  • Ship operator 'managing' bunker costs
    Stolt-Nielsen says it has taken a 'range of actions' to recover increased fuel spending.
  • Greek owner invests in more emissions monitoring
    Trials on tankers have delivered fuel savings of 2-3% while helping owners achieve MARPOL compliance.
  • Hedging losses eat into operator's profits
    Norden blames 'changed bunker prices'.
  • Bunkers down in key Asian ports
    Prices fell in Singapore and Hong Kong despite tight avails.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks dip 15.5%
    Stocks of middle distillates, meanwhile, reach a record high.
  • New player offers bunker fuel in Singapore
    The 380 cst product is offered in collaboration with licensed supplier, Hong Fatt.
  • Aegean gets another double-hull
    Santorini is the company's 27th bunker tanker.

›››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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