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March 4, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aker Yards Q4 losses exceed forecast
    Norwegian shipbuilder Aker Yards reported heavier-than-expected losses for the fourth quarter yesterday and fired chief executive officer Yrjo Julin after failing to manage soaring costs in its busiest-ever year.
  • Dry bulk rates seen extending gains
    Shipping rates for commodities may extend their gains because of China's demand for coal and iron ore and the start of the South American grain exporting season.
  • HK carrier's net income quadruples
    Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong's largest bulk carrier, said that 2007 net income more than quadrupled after China's surging demand for raw materials pushed cargo rates to a record. Net income jumped to US$472.1 million, or 30.1 US cents a share, from US$110.3 million, or 8.3 US cents from a year earlier, the Hong Kong-based shipping company said in a statement to the city's stock exchange yesterday. Sales rose 90 per cent to US$1.18 billion\. \-- Bloomberg
  • Korea oil spill: Firms swop accusations

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco, China Ocean Shipping take stake in Suez CT from Maersk
  • Sinotrans quits transpacific, shuts Long Beach agency
  • Shanghai expects volume to hit 30 million TEU in 2008
  • Hong Kong-Yokohama Youship service now sails twice a week
  • Merrill Lynch: Asia-Europe box trade promising, but less so on transpacific routes
  • Montreal reports record 2007 traffic, up 9.4pc to 1.3 million TEU
  • Japan Post, Sankyu to form JV to garner world airfreight
  • Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings doubles profits on higher demand and utilisation
  • IATA calls on Pearl River Delta to speed up carbon emissions reductions

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM and APL expand cooperation in Asia-Australia trade
  • CSAV Norasia adds loop & Malaysian call to VTX service
  • Hanjin adds larger ship to Far East Europe Express run
  • MSC to offer Central America service from mid-March
  • Samsung delivers 9,000-TEU Maersk Alfirk
  • Shipping lines, CTs exact 300 pc rise in Nigerian box handling charges
  • PB Shipping diversifies into ro-ro, orders four ships for $ 375 m
  • Algeciras wins 2008 Andalucia Flag Award
  • Kalmar boosts Port of Tacoma's intermodal operations
  • IMCL boosts DCT Gdansk's feeder links
  • Italy's D'Amico mulls new tie-ups, buyouts
  • Increasing sea mishaps may push up insurance premia by 30pc, calculates DNV Maritime
  • DGS forms 3 sub-groups to suggest ways to promote coastal shipping
  • GE Shipping delivers crude carrier
  • LCL Agencies proves its mettle in handling ODC at Mumbai Port
  • Rice exports set to swell by 18 pc
  • US slashes anti-dumping duty on Indian shrimp
  • New Shipping Secy gets down to business right away
  • KPT takes up trade issues point by point to avert strike by Port users
  • DRFC spadework to begin in 2008-09-Lalu
  • South Central Rly's revenue up by 16 pc
  • Gesture to Tata's Nano?
  • LCL Group's Logix Park deftly handles ODC at CWC's CFS-Adalaj
  • Rs 14,000-cr. corpus proposed for RIDF, Rs 12,966 cr. for NHDP
  • Patent filings from India fell to 686 in 2007
  • Govt may fall back on 1897 law to denotify Goa SEZs
  • MAIT hails focus on more inclusive national economic growth
  • Essar group to invest Rs 50,000-cr. more in Gujarat
  • Nath to take up exporters' woes with PM
  • Tax benefits may not be extended to EoUs, STPIs after March 2009
  • Exports may fall short of target-FM
  • Fund for setting up ITes Dept
  • Apparel industry ignored: CIAe
  • Sugar freight subsidy ends in Oct-Pawar
  • RBI staff strike on March 12

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Golar LNG in terminal deal
  • Ocean Heavylift conversion delayed again
  • US chief engineer admits pollution charges
  • Aker Yards boss leaves
  • UK keeps freeze on light dues

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Northrop Grumman makes key shipbuilding appointments
  • Stevens Institute to lead port security research effort
  • Fairstar to transport Swan dry dock to India
  • HHI books $5.7 billion orders in single month
  • Aker Yards dumps CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Corps reopens John Day locks
  • Crowley adding VIGILANT to fleet of Alaska tugs
  • Washington State Ferries streamlining pair of programs
  • Port of Seattle puts hold on Lora Lake Apartment transfer
  • ILWU executive board endorses Obama for President

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Aker Yards chief Julin steps down
    NORWEGIAN shipyard chief executive Yrjö Julin resigns with immediate effect as company posts $13.2m pre-tax loss.
  • Labour shortages begin to bite at Aker Yards
  • Box line giants consolidate Pacific services
    MAERSK Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM are joining forces in an effort to gain operating efficiencies.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • US oil guzzlers feel the pain
    US motorists finally appear to be pulling back on consumption due to higher gasoline prices, a negative for tanker markets
  • OSG, Aker relations fraying?
    OSG and Aker Philadelphia, the duo driving Jones Act expansion, are headed to arbitration over a contract dispute. Full story
  • Oil slick clue to Rezzak's fate
    TURKISH authorities who searched for any clue for the missing ship Rezzak have found an oil slick in the Black Sea where the ship is believed to have sunk with 25 Indian sailors onboard. Full story
  • CSAV back in the black
    CHILE'S Compania Sudamericana de Vapores has jumped back into the black reporting $117M profits in 2007, compared with losses of $58M the year before. Full story
  • Boluda gets ready to battle
    IN a major reshuffle, leading Spanish owner Boluda Group has established a subsidiary company that brings the Boluda Group's liners Full story
  • Cloud over Fincantieri-Aker tie-up
  • India to probe shipping 'cartel'
  • INSA head slams Indian government
  • Italy and Spain's 'motorway' link
  • Windjammer debts deepen
  • Ferry death toll rises to 47
  • Regal Stone to pay for Bay spill
  • SeaFrance hit by officers strike
  • RCCL ready for fourth Freedom ship
  • PSA cautious after record volumes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Maersk aiming for profitable routes: CEO
    Nils Andersen tells conference that carriers are making logical economic decisions in shifting capacity.
  • NOL volumes up 17%
  • U.S. takes China services dispute to WTO
  • Zim upgrades New Sirius
  • Higher freight prices expected by Norfolk Southern
  • WTO rules against U.S. in shrimp bond dispute
  • French ports face rail strike
  • Greek vessel owners oppose pollution controls
  • Profit up for Geodis
  • JAL projects flat cargo revenue in FY10
  • NYK shuts Panama units

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Crowley expands logistics services in Guatemala
  • March comes in like a lion as Felixstowe cranes destroyed in gale force winds
  • PSA posts successful 2007
  • Strike at Kandla port postponed
  • HHLA records strong gains

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Georgakis ousted again
    This time, the former Excel Maritime Carriers chief executive is removed from the board of directors.
  • Omega profits flat
    US-listed products tanker owner sees fourth-quarter profits inch up as the company touts stable earnings.
  • Aries sells Arius
    Nasdaq-listed owner sells 1986-built aframax products tanker for $21.8m.
  • Lines share transpac
    Danish container liner Maersk Line joins Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA-CGM in a vessel-sharing agreement in the transpacific trade.
  • Ansac Orient worth $39.5m
    Handysize bulker in the fleet of Imabari Senpaku is sold to undisclosed buyers.
  • Marad scraps trio
    US Maritime Administration pays shipbreakers $1.1m to recycle three reserve fleet vessels.
  • US closes OSG probe
    Waste oil and records investigation of New York-based owner's tankers is closed nearly a year after the US company reports on itself.
  • Viking deal reached
    ITF and Finnish Seamen's Union in out-of-court settlement with ferry operator over flagging-out case.
  • Molaris faced fraud case
    Company documents show Quintana Maritime boss was cleared in a Greek court over a EUR 1.2m fraud allegation.
  • Tango scores $65m
    Handymax bulker is sold to Greek buyers more than a month after a $71m deal reportedly fell apart.
  • Seatruck orders ro-ro quartet
    Clipper-owned freight player goes for four-deckers at Flensburg in Germany.
  • Frenzel's merger deal dead
    Plans to bring Hapag-Lloyd and its parent under one roof killed off by shareholder revolt, sources say.
  • Star Pacific had "pre-existing corrosion"
    Accident probe shows bad weather made Carnival-owned cruiseship's condition worse off New Zealand last year.
  • Globus trio in waiting
    George Karageorgiou is banking on a bumper dry-cargo market in the second quarter with three ships standing by for when rates head north.
  • Hebei Spirit accusations fly
    Hosco and Samsung do battle in court case arising from Korea's worst oil tanker spill.
  • Hext gung-ho on ro-ros
    Pacific Basin chief executive says bulker owner entered ro-ro market before it gets too hot.
  • HHI bags record
    Nearly $6bn worth of new orders in February sees South Korean giant set new milestone for world shipbuilders.
  • Voulgarakis issues open invite
    Shipping minister seeks to cash in on London's tax wrangles and bolster the presence of Piraeus on the international stage.
  • Oman to launch ferries
    High-speed service to cut out drive from Khasab through UAE to Muscat.
  • 'Chronic shortage' at China yards
    Lack of components parts such as engines could delay or scupper newbuilding deliveries, Pacific Basin warns.
  • Eships adds two
    Abu Dhabi tanker owner branches out into LPG with order at STX in Korea.
  • Nynas buys bitumen ships
    Swedish refiner teams up with domestic operator Frederiet for Chinese double.
  • Pac Basin bags a packet
    Hong Kong bulker owner sees profit soar as bulk market spikes and it bags sale-and-leaseback cash.
  • Karageorgiou cashes in
    AIM-listed Globus Maritime sees larger fleet bring in greater rewards in 2007.
  • Aker Yards overstretches
    Norwegian shipbuilder blames weaker annual profit on "operational challenges" caused by big orderbook.
  • Aker eyes fourth Freedom ship
    A bit of good news for struggling yard group, as it nears cruiseship deal with Royal Caribbean.
  • Julin pays the price
    Aker Yards searching for new boss after Yrjo Julin agrees to leave following "disappointing" fourth quarter loss.
  • Green seals charter
    Norwegian owner signs up reefer for seven years with domestic operator Zahl.
  • Itaguai back to full strength
    Brazilian mining company Vale says iron ore shipments from its terminal have returned to normal.
  • STX finance plans dismissed
    Analyst at Goldman Sachs says move would divert management away from core shipping business.
  • Free Jupiter returns
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player says handysize bulker is back in action after completion of repairs.
  • ZIM upgrades Sirius
    Israeli container line says it is enhancing its links between the Mediterranean and South America.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Maersk, CMA CGM: No plans to expand transpacific partnership, yet
  • Indian exporters again bemoan shipping costs, blame conferences
  • Seaboard Marine reports higher volumes, flat rates
  • CTSA lines adjust April BAF, CAF
  • Crude carrier supply to stress Mideast to Asia rates in short term
  • Hapag-Lloyd names 8,749-TEU boxship
  • Esco Marine to scrap 3 U.S. government cargo vessels
  • OOCL showcases environmental efforts
  • UPS revises 2007 earnings per share
  • Smulders to replace Martinelli as EGSAC president
  • DSV buys Roadferry from Peel Ports
  • Andean trade program extension sent to Bush for signature
  • Slovakia, Cuba enter new trade pact
  • Ward named to top job at Famous Pacific Shipping
  • Samuel Shapiro & Co. names director of operations
  • PSA profits rise 59% in 2007
  • Ports, steel scrap benefit from India's latest budget
  • Congressional panel supports SoCal cargo maglev system
  • Seattle port reorganizes capital projects management

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • SMA warning on "invisible" AIS vessels
    During the end of last week, a Swedish pilot boat noticed that position data transmitted from one vessel through the AIS system could not be received by another vessel. The Swedish Maritime Administration, SMA, issued a navigational warning and soon ...
  • Royal Caribbean may order a fourth Freedom vessel
    Aker Yards and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. have agreed about the basis on which a fourth ship in the 158,000 GT Freedom class could be ordered. If the deal is closed the vessel would be delivered in the second half ...
  • Mærsk and Catering Union makes peace
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk and the union for catering officers Dansk S'-Restaurations Forening (DSRF) has made peace after the heavy signals upon the notice of lay off for 164 Danish catering officers. In a joint statement the two parties ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 2008
  • Newbuild earmarked for Canary Islands
    Product tanker will be latest addition to O.W. Group's operations along West African coast.
  • US company buys barge fleet
    TEPPCO says it is capitalising 'on the growing demand for barge services'.
  • Lubes barge showcasing 'green' technology
    BP-owned vessel fronts EU-funded project to demonstrate ship emission reductions.
  • China close to deal on Venezuelan fuel oil
    PetroChina poised to become one of the biggest single buyers of Venezuelan product.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Rotterdam market holding firm
  • OPEC mulls production cut
    Oil markets stay close to record levels, but some OPEC members predict slump in demand.
  • New independent director at Chemoil
    Peter Meade joins the company's Board of Directors.
  • Competition heats up in Sri Lanka
    End of what has effectively been a monopoly on bunker fuel sales expected to bring prices down.
  • Double-hulled tanker for Hong Kong
    Soaring Dragon's fleet swells to six with delivery of third double-hull bunker tanker.

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