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May 9, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2nd TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum held here
    Asia's prominence is rising in the shipping world and Singapore's role as a hub within it is underlined by the decision to hold the 2nd TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum in the republic.
  • YCH first SCM firm to be certified ISO 28000:2007
    YCH Group announced yesterday it is the first end-to-end supply chain management (SCM) provider in the world to receive the international supply chain security management system standards certification, the ISO 28000:2007.
  • Strong yen, steel prices to depress Mitsui profit
    Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co, Japan's second-largest shipbuilder, forecast profit to fall 3.4 per cent this fiscal year on a stronger yen against the US dollar and rising steel costs.
  • Daewoo Shipbldg Q1 profit rises 51%

Sched Netweb site
  • US box traffic expected to be below 2007 levels: Port Tracker
  • Hapag-Lloyd ends losing streak with Q1 profits
  • IRIS Lines stops pendulum, joins CSCL's AMX1 service
  • Evergreen named best intra-Asia shipping line
  • June 3PL Shanghai conference delayed a week
  • Ship and Port Europort Maritime exhibition held in Qatar
  • Tianjin port first quarter box volume approaches 1.9 million TEU
  • Fujian seaports handle 11.6 per cent more boxes in Q1
  • DP World starts building a new box terminal in Peru
  • General Finance Corporation buys NZ storage container firm
  • Sierra Leone importers cry foul, alleging customs bribery
  • TNT Airways to launch freighter service from Liege to Shanghai via Singapore
  • China Eastern Airlines resumes Shijiazhuang-Hong Kong line
  • China Minmetals sets up air sea land logistics company in Beijing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gallantry at sea nets 'Mary Patten award'
  • Unitex Logistics India holds customer meet in Chennai
  • Gati chooses Singapore for regional HQ
  • HSL delivers 30,000-DWT bulk carrier to Goodearth Maritime
  • Coast Guard rescues Vietnamese vessel stranded off Vizag coast
  • Land sharks eyeing MbPT estates, avers Kulkarni
  • Labour Day celebrated with enthusiasm by Kandla port workers
  • Sonia to flag off Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram ports operations next month
  • EDI operations at Major Ports by June-end, assures Customs chief
  • CoPT seeks Central grant for capital dredging of Vallarpadam ICTT channel
  • Private container train operators keen to run more services in eastern region
  • Call for airfreight stations along lines of CFSs
  • Rlys earning more
  • BCHAA strikes 5-yr wage deal with union
  • Rising dollar cheers exporters
  • Apeda may set up retail centre in Dubai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lufthansa Cargo Charter appoints new global sales manager
  • Myanmar container terminal damaged
  • United Airlines wants to launch nonstop services to Dubai and Moscow
  • China to build Asia's largest container rail station
  • Mercurio becomes TNT Mercurio in Brazil
  • Austria: partial truck ban goes into force

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • EU parcel tanker probe closed
  • TUI tussle continues
  • Braemar see big profit growth
  • Finnlines profit up slightly

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Puerto Rico trade lines face antitrust class action suit
  • 5,750 bhp U.S.-flag tug sold overseas
  • Yantai-Raffles giant crane wins award
  • EC ends parcel tanker probe

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Port of Everett opening new Craftsmen District
  • Greenbrier taps Baker for executive positions
  • Astoria Coast Guard units earn award for excellence
  • Summer growth expected at US container ports
  • Port Seattle selects developer for business park project

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Athens clears way for elusive shipping IPOs
    GREECE'S stock market regulators are ready to sweep away the last special requirements that have been imposed on shipping companies previously.
  • Athens stock exchange eyes domestic IPOs
  • Capesize rates surge under South American demand
    BULK carrier freight rates are nudging record highs, as charterers pay over $250,000 per day for capesize vessels carrying iron ore from Brazil to China.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Containers should be weighed, says GL
    CONTAINERS must be weighed if the problem of lost boxes is to be solved, believes Jan-Olaf Probst, vice president in Germanischer Lloyd's newbuilding division.
  • Commission drops case against Odfjell
    THE EC has closed the file in the chemical parcel tanker freight rate fixing case, and will not issue fines against Odfjell
  • TUI staves off Fredriksen attack
    TUI chief executive Michael Frenzel came out as winner in yesterday's showdown with John Fredriksen at one of the most spectacular AGMs in German post-war history
  • Wah Kwong listing likely in July
    WAH Kwong Shipping, Hong Kong's bulk and tanker shipping enterprise, has begun pre-marketing activities for its $200M-$300M initial public offering
  • Owners bemoan unfair tax
    AN unpopular tax is causing discontent in the Vietnamese shipping community
  • Korean yards downplay delays
    KOREAN shipbuilding sources have ruled out a significant impact on newbuilding orders due to delays in securing bank guarantees by new yards.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Hughes 'confident' about ILA contract
    Longshore union president says he is optimistic about negotiations for a new contract to replace the one that expires in 2010.
  • Truck capacity pinched by Oakland port protest
  • Sea Star Line puts staff on administrative leave
  • TUI chief weathers protest by dissident stockholders
  • Emirates ends U.S. service
  • Grand Alliance switches United Kingdom port calls
  • Port strikes to hit France
  • Hipage acquires Stone
  • NWA ups fuel surcharges
  • AWO elects chairman
  • Expeditors income up 12%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Weighty evidence stacks up
  • Maersk pulls EC South America service in favour of slot charter
  • TUI AGM rejects Fredriksen motion to oust chairman
  • GL makes solid progress
  • Evergreen blames oil price and credit crunch for Q1 modest profit increase

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Salvage bargain?
    Casualties are costly and wreck removal horrendously expensive but George Tsavliris denies he is making a bomb.
  • Economou sells to DryShips
    DryShips takes chief executive's 4.4% stake of Norwegian drilling contractor Ocean Rig.
  • High price for High Peace
    D'Amico International Shipping owner fetches $55m for a recently purchased products tanker.
  • Hull crack forces stop
    A Louis Cruise Line ship is forced to stop at a Greek Island after a hull crack is discovered.
  • Zap 'em!
    Louisiana State University researchers propose using microwaves to kill invasive species in ballast water.
  • Ferry death toll reaches 45
    Brazilian firefighters continue to find bodies from the capsizing of the Comandante Sales.
  • Jobs cut in yard reforms?
    Shipyard workers brace for workforce reductions as Croatia restructures yards to join the European Union.
  • Log-In sailing on cash
    Brazilian logistics company and containership owner posts huge profits, although coastal shipping posted a pre-tax loss.
  • Eagle's gain sparks downgrade
    Bear Stearns analysts adds to series of earnings forecasts boosts but suggests now is not the time to buy.
  • Pac Basin looks for $275m
    Richard Hext-led bulker owner will place shares to cover ro-ro buy and other newbuilding commitments.
  • L&T fancies cruiseships
    Indian shipbuilder looks to adds cruise vessels to orderbook at new Kattupalli facility.
  • Chowgule races to profit
    Indian bulker owner banks much more in year to 31 March thanks to hot dry market.
  • Hubbard hubbub
    Underwriter turned broker thinks it may be time for a P&I shake-up.
  • Ph-EU!
    European Commission's antitrust case against Odfjell dropped so no fines forthcoming.
  • Noble figures fit the bill
    Hong Kong owner ducks global slowdown to paddle its way to record profits.
  • Malta Shipyards in trouble
    Government admits financial situation is precarious, while accusing workers of low productivity.
  • CSCL hoovers up more assets
    Hong Kong-listed owner continues to pick up containershipping units from parent, China Shipping (Group).
  • Aker wins rate cut
    Top shipbuilder secures premium reduction despite needing cover for world's most costly vessels.
  • Tata sets sail
    Indian power group to invest $500m in buying and chartering vessels.
  • Daewoo better by half
    First quarter profit up 51% as Korean yard builds more valuable ships ordered in 2005 and 2006.
  • Iino on the rise
    Japanese tanker and gas carrier owner ups annual result, with more growth to come in current year.
  • PGS reaps record reward
    First quarter revenue is best ever for Norwegian offshore vessel owner, while profit boosted by ship sale.
  • Jeddah plots $426m dockyard
    Saudi Arabia will build its third and largest dockyard capable of storing 2 million containers, transport minister says.
  • Heads roll at AFP
    Red ink for offshore player as cost overruns on FPSO conversion lead to hasty departure of CEO Svein Olsen
  • Up, down year for MES
    Mitsui Engineering & Shipping records drop in profit but rise in revenues as figures beat expectations.
  • Troim: We'll be back
    Fredriksen lieutenant vows to keep on trying to oust TUI top brass after losing shareholder vote.
  • Keppel confirms Global order
    Singapore yard wins second derrick/pipelay newbuilding deal from US-listed offshore contractor.
  • Polembros inks cape pair
    Greek shipowner books two large bulkers at China's Jiangsu New Eastern Shipyard for $160m.
  • Jaya thrives on offshore
    Singapore shipowner and shipbuilder sees year-on-year jump of 8% in third quarter profits.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Sea Star says it removed employees
  • Grand Alliance to return to Thamesport
  • Independent Container Line joins WSC
  • Aker Yards' 1st quarter profit slides 83%
  • Yang Ming names ships
  • CMA CGM offers new maritime training program
  • DHL USA names Allen CEO
  • DHL opens Panama hub
  • TSA takes cargo-screening roadshow to Seattle
  • Expeditors boss upbeat on economy after strong first quarter
  • Retail container traffic growing, but still below last year
  • Marseilles-Fos posts 12% cargo growth in first quarter
  • Port of Dunkirk's cargo up 20% in April

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • Mona Lisa afloat again
    After several failed attempts to refloat the Bahamian-flagged Mona Lisa, the cruise vessel was pulled off by tugs on Wednesday afternoon. The vessel is currently in Ventspils, where a Port State Control have found some deficiencies, furthermore a diver's ...
  • Keel laying of Viking ADCC in Spain
    The keel of Viking Line's newbuilding for the route Mariehamn ' Kapellskär has been laid at the Spanish shipyard Astilleros de Sevilla. Viking Line's project manager Kaj Jansson said to SSG that the work on the newbuilding proceeds as planned and ...
  • Fredriksen failed in TUI
    John Fredriksen did not manage to sack the chairman of the board in TUI, Jürgen Krumnow, at the AGM on Wednesday, despite support from 42.6 per cent of the shares. Also, Fredriksen did not get a place in the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2008
  • IMO Chief defends shipping's environmental record
    Efthimios Mitropoulos says industry is committed to sustainable development.
  • Independent supplier boosts Egypt operations
    Double-hull bunker tanker deployed after gaining licence from Egyptian authorities.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Fuel costs forces rethink for fishing industry
    Trawlers in New Zealand are being idled or employing energy-saving devices as industry talks of crisis.
  • Indian refiner offers another fuel oil parcel
    Essar Oil offers 60,000 mt of residual product amid signs that Asian fuel oil market is tightening.
  • Rotterdam market firm
  • Singapore: Stocks of residual fuel, distillates fall
  • Ceypetco denies allegations
    Report alleges lack of transparency in Ceypetco's selection of bunkering partner.
  • MPA warns against smoke emissions
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore urges ship masters to take 'immediate action' to cut black smoke.
  • Bunker spill on US west coast
    Oyster dredge sinks in Grays Harbor, Washington state.

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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
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
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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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