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October 7, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Credit curbs hit weak shippers and shipyards
    Access to credit is the lifeblood of maritime trade and the credit crunch has largely cut off that supply, threatening to weed out weaker shippers and shipyards, as well as hamper global trade.
  • Muslim crew of hijacked ships allowed to fast, pray
    Somali pirates pointed guns habitually at Malaysian and Filipino tanker crew members held captive for weeks, but allowed Muslim hostages to fast and pray to observe the holy month of Ramadan, news reports said on Sunday.
  • Daewoo falls on reported delay
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co dropped to the lowest in 20 months in Seoul trading on concerns that the sale of a controlling stake in the world's third-largest shipbuilder may be postponed.
  • Seaspan may tap debt facility to buy ships

Sched Netweb site
  • Four Asian nations join in Sea or Japan liner service
  • NYK president: Group must brace for leaner times
  • Big box terminal on Sino-Russo-Mongol border at Manzhouli
  • Fears mount Hebei Spirit master, CO unjustly treated
  • Manila's ICTSI to develop, operate Brunei container port
  • TAMP approves 10pc tariff hike at Mumbai's Nehru terminal
  • Tank ship pirates divided on what to do with surprise booty
  • Former BA exec to be jailed eight months for price-fixing
  • Aeroflot Cargo launches Moscow-Istanbul service
  • AiRUnion halts payments as St Petersburg Bank wobbles

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Five leading shipping lines team up for North-East Asia-Oz trade
  • Asia-Europe rates plunge to record lows
  • Hamburg investors outbid NOL for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Credit crunch now threatening shipping players
  • TUI expects Hapag-Lloyd decision by next week
  • Ms Louise Angel becomes 1st female master to take command of a Safmarine vessel
  • MISC undaunted by piracy
  • Asia-Europe cargo volumes continue to surge
  • Maersk Line ups BAF on Med-Australia, hikes rate to NZ
  • APM Terminals takes larger piece of S. Asia Gateway Terminals pie
  • Indonesian ports hike handling charges
  • California box tax bill 'terminated'
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge from HK-China to Australia
  • Indian shipping companies spot silvery streaks in gathering gloom
  • SCI weighs bids for purchase of 4 Capesize ships
  • Footprints in the sands of India Shipping Summit 2008
  • 3-day Seatrade Middle East Maritime expo in Dec. to focus on fuel, emissions & 'green' technology
  • Teesport & NGCT offer more ideal options of doing biz with UK
  • Sharp surge in sensitive items' imports
  • 4-fold rise in exports to Korea
  • Entire Bolshoi stage scenery airlifted from Moscow to HK!
  • Sahil Freight Express Pvt. Ltd. reaches out for more project cargo biz in US
  • KART consolidating S-E Asia trucking network
  • NTPC gets wise to cost-effective coal transport
  • Trade deficit swells to $ 14 billion in August 2008
  • MSMEs hit by appreciating rupee, says Fieo official
  • Dumping of nylon tyrecord fabric comes under scrutiny

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Clasquin transferring to Port of Rotterdam Iinternational
  • Grimaldi Group launches mandatory offer for Minoan Lines shares
  • Good progress on BA-Iberia talks
  • CargoLine consolidates partner network in Southern Europe
  • Gefco planning to expand in Eastern Europe
  • Pack & Move in Basel, 18-21 November

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • MSC charters sail-assisted cargo ship
  • Senesco faces hefty EPA penalty
  • Whistle blowers collect in STX Pan Ocean dumping case
  • $15 million Ike clean-up contracts for Clough

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • APL celebration marks line's 160th anniversary
  • Evergreen Line joining Asia/Australia services
  • Portland Shipping Club announces Haunted Pizza Night
  • Port Metro Vancouver aids Delta in purchase of Ladner Harbor property
  • NASSCO lays keel for ninth T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • EU launches naval escorts in Gulf of Aden
    MILITARY-led convoys of merchant vessels will begin this week, says European Union's piracy chief.
  • Underwriters in muddle over piracy cover
  • Economou in $1.2bn fleet expansion move
    GEORGE Economou stuns market with deals for nine capesizes and two drillships.
  • Conti sees no sign of shipping crisis
    KG financing house says getting loans for newbuilding projects will not be easy but remains bullish about industry's future.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Economou makes a $3Bn move
    DRYSHIPS is making Capesize and drill ship acquisitions that are worth almost $3Bn and involve sellers tied to DryShips chairman George Economou
  • Royal Carib to sell Island stake
    ROYAL Caribbean will sell its 50% share of UK-based Island Cruises to its long-time partner in the venture, First Choice Holidays
  • Captain blamed in dredger deaths
    GEORGIAN sea transport officials blamed the captain today for the sinking of a Ukrainian dredger, in which he and two others drowned
  • Banks not lending: Economou
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou believes drybulk fundamentals remain sound and that rates will rebound, but he expressed concerns on bank financing
  • STX fined for illegal dumping
    STX PAN Ocean has agreed to pay $750,000 to US authorities after pleading guilty over illegal garbage dumping from the South Korea-flagged bulker Pan Voyager
  • Brazil stocks dive 9.25%
    BRAZIL'S stock exchange, the Bovespa, fell 9.25% today, with shipping companies taking a nasty whack
  • Cape valuations questioned in deal
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou has answered critics regarding the high valuation of Capesizes being acquired from related private party Cardiff

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • ILWU members approve new contract
    New six-year contract calls for total wage increase of about 16 percent over life of contract.
  • 3PL CEO survey sees modest growth prospects
  • Ocean lines likely to trim capacity after slack season
  • TUI should postpone Hapag-Lloyd sale: Fredericksen
  • Galveston port recovering
  • Baltimore seeks partner to expand Seagirt terminal
  • UP in Tacoma lease
  • Evergreen, Yang Ming, Chen Lie start intra-Asia loop
  • Pacer unifies brand
  • ProLogis buys Europe DCs
  • Maersk names box ship

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • 50,000 up at PLP
  • CKYH chops Asia Med EMX
  • Stocks and oil tumble
  • Taiwan ocean carriers team up for new China/Philippines/Indonesia service
  • Agility continues China expansion with new acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Price defended
    Analysts question price tag on nine capsizes in latest DryShips deal, but Economou says asset values should hold.
  • George buys big
    Economou's DryShips takes nine capes and two drillships in cash plus shares deal.
  • Wages of virtue
    Two Filipino crewmen to share $250,000 reward for blowing whistle on dumping this oily waste.
  • Dramatic plunge
    Shipping and offshore stocks begin the week in a steep freefall as US markets plummet in a sell off.
  • Boycott threat
    National Union of Seafarers of India threatening action if Stolt Valor hostage crisis continues.
  • Dredger sinks
    Two crew dead and captain missing after storm warnings ignored by Ukrainian ship in Black Sea.
  • Cash in hand
    With the launch of a new fund, Connecticut's Northern Navigation is trumpeting new liquidity for shipping and offshore deals.
  • Call to action
    US environmental group issues report seeking IMO action over shipping industry emissions.
  • Seanergy swaps
    Panagiotis and Simon Zafe-led outfit heading from the NYSE to the Nasdaq to boost liquidity and profile.
  • Spill hits Miss
    US authorities are investigating an oil spill on the Mississippi River after reports of a bunker discharge from a bulker.
  • Stena cuts back
    Stena Nordica pulled from Sweden-Poland route as passenger numbers fall and bunker prices rise.
  • Moving for Minoan
    Italian ferry group Grimaldi launches EUR 250m mandatory offer for Crete-based player's shares.
  • Spanish practices?
    Madrid based chemical carrier owner facing US 'magic pipe' pollution prosecution.
  • Tough fight
    UK accident probe highlights problems that made thermal oil fire on board Irish Ferries ship a real battle to extinguish.
  • Java upgrade
    Taiwanese trio Evergreen, Yang Ming and Cheng Lie launch new China to Philippines/Indonesia boxship run.
  • No bailout boost
    European shipping stocks hit hard as pessimistic outlook overshadows US injection.
  • Marinette mourns
    US shipbuilder to lay off workers after missing out on $1.5bn USCG order.
  • Walking on water
    Clough bags $15m double deal in Gulf of Mexico for Solstad-owned offshore unit.
  • DSME sale stinker
    Shipyard's stock slumps 15% on fears top shareholders will pull plug on sale.
  • Courage buys
    Singapore-listed shipowner is new owner of elderly Excel Maritime Carriers handymax bulker.
  • Costly dumping
    STX fined $750,000 in US after crew on a bulker chucked oil-contaminated rubbish into the Pacific.
  • Out of order
    Newbuilding contracts to fall by a quarter over the next year following financial chaos, bank warns.
  • ASL bags a pair
    Singapore shipbuilder wins newbuilding and fabrication work worth about $70m.
  • Bulk for BLRT
    Estonian shipbuilder orders eight bulkers at its Lithuanian yard for operation by joint venture with UMM.
  • Phividec back on
    Construction work to begin again on Hanjin's $2bn second Philippines yard after land dispute solved.
  • Testing, testing...
    Korean ferry set for trial run on route linking Niigata in Japan with Troitsa in Russia.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • DryShips plans bulker, drill ship purchases
  • Grimaldi purchases stake in Greek ferry operator
  • MarAd unveils information system
  • Evergreen Maritime Museum opens in Taiwan
  • Maersk names new containership
  • Ship owner, operator indicted in pollution case
  • Sandberg appointed head of SAS Cargo's global sales
  • New trans-Asia rail service to start after Chinese New Year
  • Saia reduces workforce citing lower than normal volume
  • Ashton to EU trade commissioner as Mandelson moves back to cabinet
  • U.S. to strengthen trade ties with Georgia at Oct. 26-28 meetings
  • AAFA lauds extension of Andean trade pact
  • Illinois chemical shipper settles $115,000 export penalty
  • Purolator USA appoints Schwoerer to head N.Y. regional office
  • L.A. port approves major terminal construction contract
  • Marseille, Mumbai ports sign cooperative pact
  • CBP installs 5 radiation monitors at Port of Mobile

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Stena Nordica stops sailing on the route Karlskrona-Gdynia
    Stena Line has decided to take Stena Nordica out of traffic on the route Karlskrona-Gdynia. October 19 will be the last day for the ro-pax-ferry on the route. The reasons are few passengers and increasing fuel prices ...
  • Marin Teknikk AS to design two offshore-vessels
    The Norwegian company Marin Teknikk AS has made an agreement with an undisclosed Norwegian shipping company and with the Indonesian shipyard Batamec of designing two offshore-vessels of the type MT 6022 XL, according to the Norwegian newspaper Heroynytt. This ...
  • Wilson buys two vessels for NOK 39 million
    Norwegian shipping company Wilson buys the two vessels Wilson Gijon and Wilson Gdynia for NOK 39 million. The vessels are now owned by Caiano AS, that is the largest shareholder in Wilson ASA. The two ships are built in 1993 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Revised MARPOL Annex VI implementation delayed
    Unanimous approval of Japanese IMO submission suggesting later entry into force.
  • Bunker spill on the Mississippi
    Operator reported to have overfilled its tanks.
  • Russian fuel oil exports down almost 10%
    Russian inland domestic demand is putting pressure on exports
  • Global bunker market report
  • Bunker spill in Peru
    Cracked pipe blamed for leak at Callao.
  • Asian bunker prices plunging
    Reports say buyers are waiting for prices to fall still further.
  • ARA - Many suppliers fully booked this week
  • New storage tanks for Colombo
    SPLA says port's bunker suppliers have agreed to invest in upgrade.
  • Matrix Marine appoints new manager
  • Indian refiner to sell bonded 380 cst in JNPT
    Bonded bunker grade to be available as bunker demand is anticipated to rise.

›››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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