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January 8, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S Korea to ban single-hulled ships from '11
    South Korea will block all single-hulled vessels from entering its waters from 2011, five years ahead of its earlier plan, after a collision last month caused the country's worst oil spill.
  • QE2 departs on its final global voyage
    Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the world's most famous cruise ships, set sail on its final global voyage on Sunday, after which it will be transformed into a floating hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Commodity shipping costs may extend 5-week decline
    Shipping costs for iron ore, coal and other commodities may extend a five-week decline as bottlenecks at Australian ports ease, freeing ships.
  • Shipping costs for oil may decline for eighth straight day
  • Hyundai Mipo bags orders for 283.7b won

Sched Netweb site
  • US subprime crisis, fuel costs, prompt Cosco to cut transpacific capacity
  • Macquarie biggest shareholder in Busan Port Phases 2-3
  • Repositioning boxes on empty third leg drives up rates, says Maersk
  • Samsung Heavy Industries launches Phase 2 of Ningbo terminal
  • California speculation builds that 2008 shaping up as 'perfect storm'
  • Four consortia to submit proposals to build, design Panama Canal locks
  • Schenker shake-up hits Asia Pacific operation at New Year
  • UAE's Rashid terminal closing as gantry cranes move to Jebel Ali
  • Time and price is right, Textainer returns to reefer containers
  • Aviation industry needs to tackle looming pilot shortage, says IATA
  • Counter bid against Singapore Airlines expected for China Eastern
  • Private firms to run cargo operations at Indian airports nationwide

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL to start direct weekly China-SA service
  • ...sees good year ahead after posting record profit of $ 1.61 bn
  • End of line for Nova Scotia-New England feeder service
  • COSCO signs pact for 20 new containerships
  • Weihai-Japan container line launched with weekly sailings
  • Bigger & cheaper Suez battles with Panama, LA-LB for Asia-to-US East Coast cargo
  • SembCorp Marine takes over Sabine Industries
  • US Customs issues '10+2 Rule', requiring detailed data on ship cargo
  • Dubai starts work on $ 11-bn canal project
  • Sinotrans to develop service network through acquisitions, JVs
  • Gold Star Line plugs into New Zealand 'bread basket' at Tamara
  • Smit takes 100 pc of URS
  • NYK Line to invest in Shanghai's Da Xiao Yang Shan box terminal
  • "K" Line adds new vessel to fleet
  • DGS holding IMO-sponsored 3-day national workshop on ship recycling
  • MEA approves shipping line JV with South Africa
  • JNPT zeroing in on 4 m TEUs!
  • Port & dock contract workers to observe 'protest day' today
  • Waterways agreement with Myanmar may be inked this week
  • Railways hikes iron ore freight charges
  • Indian overseas loans hit $ 42 bn in 2007
  • RBI moots two-tier structure in GST regime
  • Forex reserves swell to $ 275.559 bn
  • Special Report
  • Egg coordination panel wants ban on maize exports
  • C. W. Freight Lines gets MTO licence
  • GTI kickstarts New Year with wondrous record
  • Rajeev Chandrasekhar elected new Ficci chief

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Damaged VLCC enters port
  • S Korea to ban single-hull tankers from 2011
  • Mombasa congested due to riots
  • ITF protests in India and Sri Lanka

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Dry dock crane falls into SF Bay
  • Aker Philly cutting steel for seventh tanker
  • Korea to ban single-hull tankers by 2011
  • CMA names John Fredriksen its next Commodore
  • Austal ferry achieves 55.9 knots on sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Maruba Lines begins new Pacar service
  • Corps looking for comment for new Customs station
  • PDX noise committee meeting will eye reverse thrust impact
  • New commissioner coming onboard at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Schnitzer Steel sees gains in first quarter net income

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Chemoil founder dies in helicopter tragedy
    MR CHANDRAN killed and Chemoil business development VP, Mr Gidlow, injured in the Indonesian crash.
  • Helicopter crash Chemoil chief is rushed to hospital
  • NYK chief calls for slower ship speed
    MOVE to be adopted across entire fleet and aimed at saving fuel and cutting air emissions.
  • CNC boxship held after collision with barge
    THE Kuo Fu has been detained at Keelung, pending investigation after accident leaves seven missing.
  • Playing the blame game on pollution
    IT'S simply outrageous for the South Korean authorities to have subjected the Hebei Spirit master to "tens of hours of questioning".

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Chemoil chief dies in copter crash
    Robert Chandran, chief executive and founder of Chemoil Energy, has died following a helicopter crash in Indonesia yesterday
  • Crew rescued off Dominican Republic
    ALL crewmembers aboard the Panama-flagged general cargo ship Capt. L were rescued by US Coast Guard helicopters south of the Dominican Republic this weekend
  • Crude price to affect freight rates
    CURRENT crude prices at $100 per barrel of oil are "not very high" given increased production costs, OPEC has warned
  • Guam hesitates over crane offer
    THE Port of Guam has suspended an agreement for two Jones Act carriers to supply three used gantry cranes after an equipment supplier complained that the deal was unfair
  • HD hopes for trouble-free season
  • Indians angry as lines raise rates
  • KGs strong and getting stronger
  • NCL seals Apollo deal
  • DVB questions super-size savings
  • MARPOL 'not being taken seriously'
  • Santos renews cabotage box rebate
  • DP World invests $32M in Maputo
  • Feeder lines told to drop surcharge
  • Severe Shamal storms stop shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • China Shipping bulk profit soars
    China Shipping Development Co., the bulk shipping unit of China Shipping Group, reported that net profit increased 65.5 percent in 2007.
  • U.S. air cargo up 3.5%
  • Former Customs chief Bonner joins consulting firm
  • California teachers form Europe real estate venture
  • UPS expands airfreight services
  • Hudd rebranded as Maersk Distribution Services
  • DP World to invest more in Mozambique port
  • NYK renewed for C-TPAT
  • PIL, PSA in Singapore terminal joint venture
  • CN, electrical workers ratify contract
  • German rail strike shelved

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • OOCL Busan christened at Geoje Shipyard
  • CMA CGM subsidiary, CNC's vessel detained after sinking supply boat
  • Container business the poor relation for MOL in 2008
  • No credit crunch for Seaspan
  • APL to train US cadets onboard vessels

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Maersk sharpening axe
    Danish boxship giant is reportedly prepared to announce Tuesday that it will cut thousands of jobs to improve results.
  • Tanker saves boater
    The crew of the Omega Lady Sarah plucks an American from a life raft before his yacht sinks off the Bahamas.
  • Upgrade buoys ACL
    American Commercial Lines stock jumps on analyst's thumbs-up.
  • CEO dies in crash
    Robert Chandran, chief and founder of Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil, dies in a helicopter crash in Indonesia.
  • Aussies want bigger slice of pie
    New Australian government to boost nation's shortsea fleet with a crackdown on foreign ships.
  • Registry tops itself
    Liberian Registry beats the peak it hit in the mid-1970s with 2,665 ships and 82 million gross tonnes.
  • New Vision appears in Sines
    V.Ships-managed VLCC which suffered damage en route from Norway to Canada finally makes it to Portuguese port.
  • Seaspan to shine
    Analyst boosts 2008 estimate by more than 20% after the Vancouver-based boxship owner's five-ship deal.
  • Credit crunch has sugar coating
    Banks will tighten their belts but the markets will see a return to sanity in 2008, Moore Stephens shipping chief says.
  • Hebei Spirit sails
    Seven crew remain in South Korea to help authorities with investigation by VLCC underway.
  • Erria buys and sells
    Danish owner reduces ownership in 2006-built chemical carrier while building stake in Saigon Shipping.
  • ABG eyes fundraising tour
    Rishi Agarwal to sell $200m of new shares to institutional investors to pay for yard expansion.
  • WSF scraps Seattle run
    Washington state finds passenger-only replacement ferry too expensive from Port Townsend.
  • Seven missing after collision
    Fishermen feared dead after Cheng Lie vessel in contact with crew transport boat off Taiwan.
  • Joo heads Daewoo bid
    Dongkuk steel mill chief to lead consortium looking to take over the world's third largest shipbuilder.
  • Khelil passes the buck
    New OPEC chief says organisation is not to blame for sky-high oil price or current shortage.
  • MIG tightens grip
    Investment giant ups its stake in Attica Holdings and Blue Star Ferries following completion of offer period.
  • Korea in single hull crackdown
    Government to ban single hull vessels by 2011 following Hebei Spirit spill, and warns action could come sooner.
  • Reprieve for Cyprus ferry
    Controversial ship linking Turkish north to Syria to be flagged in Turkey after Georgia scraps registration.
  • Rape claim on Carnival ship
    New Zealand woman alleges attack by Australian man onboard Pacific Star during New Year's Pacific cruise.
  • PhilHarbor to list
    Philippines ro-ro ferry and shipmanagement group to merge various companies through IPO next month.
  • Zim eyes IPO
    Israel Corp unit could become first Israeli company to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
  • Eimskip fined for poaching
    Icelandic box line to appeal competition body's ruling that it tried to force rival Samskip out of market.
  • Nordgard safe in UK port
    Dutch-operated vessel which listed in severe weather in North Sea makes it to Scottish port under pilot.
  • Rio Tinto buys trio
    Australian mining giant inks three capesize units at Japan's Namura Shipyards in $315m deal.
  • Mipo bags chemical sextet
    Mystery owners from Europe and Asia sign for six chemical carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • Essar sells last suezmax
    Nexus Energy of Australia takes Ishwari for conversion into FPSO for work on Crux liquids project.
  • Supply ship awaits mercy mission
    American Samoan vessel needs USCG clearance to pick up 100 New Zealanders stuck on remote Cook island.
  • Offshore to boost HHI
    Orders for rigs should see Korean yard giant book more new business in 2008 than in 2007.
  • IHI chief: "No risks"
    Japanese yard's Kazuaki Kama wants workforce to knuckle down on carefully selected projects to turn around losses.
  • ABG still growing
    India's largest private shipbuilder goes from strength to strength in third quarter.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • MOL's Ashida expresses concern about container business
  • EPA proposing more stringent emission standards for ship engines
  • CTSA lines reducing BAF for February
  • CSAV cuts Far East ports from Pacific Caribbean service
  • Eagle Bulk orders four ships
  • Austal completes trials of fastest diesel-powered ferry
  • Tug of war over China Eastern intensifies
  • Airlines: Freight growth a "disappointment"
  • New York-New Jersey bridge, tunnel fare hikes approved
  • House Dems launch probe into EPA denial of Calif. emission waiver
  • Bonner reunites with ex-aides at Sentinel HS Group
  • China textile export growth dependent on U.S.
  • Global postpones stockholder meeting
  • APHIS makes management changes
  • Korea cold storage fire kills at least seven
  • Customs seizes marijuana in New Jersey
  • DP World invests $32 million in Mozambique port
  • Dredging delays hampering India port growth
  • Oakland port gets nod for state "cold-ironing" funds
  • Borge leaving Aker Yards for Aker Kvaerner

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Chinese plan 400,000 dwt ore carrier
    Chinese yard Jiangsy Rongsheng Heavy Industries is introducing a state-of-the art design for a very large ore carrier (VLOC) of up to 400,000 DWT, according to TradeWinds. BW Shipping is expecting a 388,000 DWT ore carrier delivered from ...
  • Old Russian owned reefer sailed from Copenhagen
    CMP and K'benhavns Havn has finally said good by to the Russian owned reefer-vessel Alexa, which now has been sold and sailed from Copenhagen after one year lay-up. The Alexa has been sold to Ghanesian owner has left ...
  • South Korea speeds up single-hull ban
    The 10,500-ton oil spill from the VLCC Hebei Spirit, the worst spill in South Korean waters ever, has prompted the authorities to speed up the ban on oil transports in single-hull tankers, writes Yonhap News. The ban will ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2008
  • Cosco Busan cleanup to focus on 'localised problems'
    Beaches reopening and fishing restrictions lifted as oil recovery efforts scaling down.
  • Report: Chemoil CEO dies in helicopter crash
    Company confirms that Chandran has been involved in an accident, waiting for details.
  • Polish player already offering 0.1% sulphur fuel
    A company selling MGO in Polish ports has made the switch in line with EU regulations.
  • Team expansion at O.W. Risk Management
  • Rotterdam barges still reported tight
  • Singapore bunkers off to firm 2008 start
    380 cst bunkers jump above $500, trader eyes $600 late in the year.
  • Sri Lankan refiner poised to pick bunker partner
    Ceypecto wants partner with 'barging capabilities'.

›››File
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
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
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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
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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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