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BRIEFS
March 11, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Norden's 2006 profit quadruples
    D/S Norden A/S, Denmark's biggest operator of commodity ships, said that full-year profit almost quadrupled as freight rates advanced to a record.
  • Clients join in Keppel's safety efforts
    A COMMITMENT to safety and collaboration with major clients helped Keppel Shipyard achieve a low 0.24 accidents per million man-hours worked in 2007.
  • Vietnam troops clean oil off beaches
    Thousands of Vietnamese troops on Sunday helped clean oil off southern beaches as rescue workers sought to contain a spill from a capsized tanker and recover the bodies of nine more sailors, officials said.
  • China port company to boost investment assets to 100b yuan
  • Australia coal port cuts Q2 allocations
  • UK navy lays wreath over war relic

Sched Netweb site
  • US container leasing giant TAL suffers 77pc profit drop in Q4
  • Work on container terminal at St Petersburg slated for 2H08
  • Xinjiang to build two roads to Central Asia
  • Europe overtakes Asia as Yiwu's top buyer
  • PSA seeks Delhi's approval for 49pc stake in Kandla terminal
  • Maersk to drop Tanjung Pelepas from Emma Maersk run
  • High fuel costs make barges more attractive than trucks to Fraser Port
  • GAC India opens 3PL facility in Bhiwandi for Mumbai market
  • China Southern, Air France-KLM to form air cargo JV
  • National Air Cargo CEO implicated in over-billing Pentagon
  • National Forwarder ships longest air cargo consignment
  • India's Jet Airways signs Rutges Cargo to handle trucking in Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Top 3 global majors to launch common service between Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and US West Coast
  • Yantian welcomes maiden call of Evergreen's new East Med service
  • Maersk Line to revamp Far East-MidEast service loops
  • Evergreen's NSA service starts to call at Nansha
  • WTSA to boost rates to recover US-Asia fuel costs from April
  • OOCL revenue soars by 22 pc to $ 5.6 bn, operational profit by 29 pc
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names Oliver Ward as Group Exec. Director
  • Delmas Singapore B/Ls to switch to CMA CGM
  • Europe West Indies Line purchased by Matrans
  • Wiseport, wireless broadband network for ships in port launched
  • Los Angeles portrayed as investor's paradise
  • Indo-Japanese trade projected to swell to $ 15 bn by 2010
  • Fiscal flashing to photo finish!
  • RIJA deftly lifts four 195-tonne giant cargoes at Mumbai Port
  • JNPT Managers win the tournament again as MANSA plays the gentleman's game
  • Crude oil basket at record $ 98.17 a barrel
  • NTC, showrooms to be revived, says Minister
  • In 42 years, India's economy will be close on US' heels, projects PwC report
  • CEOs project 8-8.5 pc GDP growth in CII poll
  • Exporters' hopes now rest on Nath's FTP-Fieo chief
  • Commerce Secy pitches for continued export sops to seafood, textile, leather sectors
  • 20 pc export growth may be maintained in 2008-09, feels Economic Advisor
  • Dollar at nadir against major currencies
  • Indo-German Chamber may set up technical training institute in Pune

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Deutsche Post makes organisational and board changes
  • Dalgaard and Singh new DP World executives
  • CMA CGM orders new container/ro-ro units
  • Emirates SkyCargo reintroducing Vienna full-freighters
  • Port of Marseille's rail connections to be improved
  • Röhlig generates record revenue and profit

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Greek-owned fleet booms
  • EMSA to expand spill response fleet
  • Chemoil expands in Fujairah
  • Busan Port in Dafeng deal
  • Golden Ocean's lucrative bulker charter

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Northrop Grumman fills two more key shipbuilding jobs
  • Antitrust approval for Royal Caribbean TUI cruise JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Port of Astoria looking for applicants for port commisioner
  • Washington State Ferries testing biodiesel fuel
  • NYK provides free shipping for wave-powered vessel
  • Port of Everett project going back to bid process
  • Washington Ecology Department checks shoreline for mystery canisters

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Barge 'drifted close to three other vessels'
    COURT told Korean barge that collided with Hebei Spirit was heading towards three bulkers anchored in the same area.
  • SHI finally stumps up for oil spill fund on eve of court proceedings
  • Evergreen eyes APM Terminals' Virginia terminal
    DANISH-owned ports operator set to start serving Taiwanese line at brand its new US east coast facility in Virginia.
  • Wild weather batters Europe
    SHIPS in much of western Europe were forced to endure the worst storm of the winter, with conditions predicted to get worse.
  • Sharing the seas
    IT IS interesting to reflect how our view of the oceans has changed in recent years.
  • Breaking down barriers
    IT IS observed that when the shipping industry gathers together, we appear invariably too old and usually too male.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • NCL passes out pink slips
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is laying off an unknown number of staffers in Miami
  • Norden optimistic after bumper 2007
    DS NORDEN, the listed Danish bulk shipping company, is forecasting an increase in profit this year after it unveiled a 2007 profit five times higher than that of the previous year
  • USCG plucks five from gambling ship
    FIVE mariners from the US flagged gambling vessel SunCruz 9 were rescued Saturday by a USCG helicopter crew after the vessel broke its tow line in heavy seas
  • Queen report expected Wednesday
    CANADA'S Transportation Safety Board intends to release its report on the sinking of the Queen of the North on 12 March
  • Study supports US coastal trade
    PROPONENTS of a short-sea shipping system in the US are hoping a recently released study on inland waterway freight transportation will translate to near coastal trades
  • Kent seeks compensation from France
    WHILE progress is being made on resolving the SeaFrance dispute involving its ship's officers a return to work is not in prospect yet, and Kent County Couincil wants compensation for financial losses
  • Cyprus owner in Bahrain box venture
  • High winds hit ferry services and ports
  • Tanker grounds in high winds
  • Shipping counts stowaway costs
  • Trading halts in Malaysia's bourse
  • Bodies recovered from sunken tanker

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Hapag-Lloyd suitors jockey for position
    Will the German carrier be spun off? Merged with TUI or Hamburg Sud? All are possibilities, according to industry reports.
  • TACA holds the line on surcharges
  • Kuehne & Nagel profit slumped in 4th quarter
  • Shippers back cross-border trucking program
  • Panalpina names CFO
  • EPA unveils green port strategy
  • Carriers pressure Nehru on dredging
  • French dockworkers suspend strike
  • Port of Seattle lifts moratorium on projects
  • Cargolux hikes fuel surcharge
  • German trade surplus exceeds forecasts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • ICG profits soar 34%, despite takeover distractions
  • Denholm boosts Chinese presence with Arends acquisition
  • NCC boxes up 24% in first two months
  • French ports 48-hour strike suspended
  • L&T to develop port in Gujarat

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Danaos net takes a jump
    US-listed containership owner sees fourth-quarter profits swell by 46.1% on a larger fleet.
  • Oil spill hits Vietnam
    A week after a tanker capsized, Vietnamese troops are cleaning oil off beaches nearby.
  • Job cuts hit NCL
    Citing Hawaii troubles, Norwegian Cruise Line parent cuts employees in its Miami headquarters.
  • Chemoil launches in Fujairah
    Singapore-listed bunkering outfit begins taking deliveries in Fujairah, giving it a presence in top three bunkering ports.
  • Insurers to pay $256m
    A Dutch dredging company gets a record EUR 167m for a collision between a boxship and a mega hopper.
  • Vale signs more deals
    Brazilian miner Vale continues to sign pricing agreements in closely watched iron ore negotiations.
  • Container held marijuana
    US customs officials find $1.41m worth of a 'green leafy substance' in a container in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Gotland struggles
    Annual operating profit lower at Swedish tanker and ferry group as costs rise.
  • Storm beaches ship off France
    Attempt to re-float Dutch ship at high tide on Monday as it grounds on popular French beach.
  • Japan holds 25
    Three vessels detained in February for oily water faults, including two operated by Sung Je of Korea.
  • Fidelity reveals Genco slice
    US investment advisor reveals that it owns 12.7% of Genco Shipping & Trading shares after nearly doubling its stake in a month.
  • Jinhui back on the horse
    Bulker owner inks panamax in Japan less than a month after calling a halt to further newbuildings.
  • Coustas cashes in
    Danaos banks profits of $5.5m following the sale of a 30-year-old boxship.
  • Shinsung lobbyist indicted
    South Korean authorities hold man after he and three others are accused of taking kick-backs from Busan-based owner.
  • Winds batter tanker in Channel
    Fully-laden Swedish vessel seeking refuge of Southampton as anchor drags and rudder malfunctions off Isle of Wight.
  • QE2's near-miss revealed
    Cunard liner forced P&O ferry to slow down as the two converged in Dover strait.
  • Fredriksen nets $34m
    Golden Ocean ties up panamax on a long-term deal to continue this year's fixture frenzy.
  • SCI linked to ABG tie-up
    India's serial joint-venture pursuer now reportedly looking to form yard operation with domestic builder.
  • One missing from Costa ship
    Major search mission off Florida as 'angry and agitated' woman leaps from Italy-flagged cruise ship.
  • Dale takes Havila seat
    Banking veteran steps into the CFO's berth following the resignation of Nils Peter Skeide.
  • ICG on the up
    Ferry and container earnings increase as Eamonn Rothwell-led group lives up to market expectations in 2007.
  • Bulk boom boosts Norden
    Danish operator exceeds annual net profit forecast as Chinese demand pushes dry-bulk rates up in 2007.
  • Odys vies for Svitzer order
    Gdansk shipyard in running to build four tugs for Danish owner in deal worth $26m.
  • Green light for cruise venture
    TUI and Royal Caribbean win European approval for new German-focused operation.
  • TUI in turmoil
    Hamburg council wants tie-up of Hapag-Lloyd with Hamburg Sud, while Fredriksen aiming to band together minority shareholders.
  • BLT held back by costs
    Indonesian tanker owner's 2007 profit dwindles on loss from hedging deals.
  • SapuraCrest back in the frame
    Seadrill, Fredriksen's offshore drilling operation, resumes acquisition of Malaysian firm's shares.
  • FreeSeas fixes pair
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player secures a year of employment for each of two new acquisitions.
  • CMB snaps up more Clarkson
    Belgian tanker and dry bulker owner increases its shareholding in its favourite shipbroker.
  • NOL makes strong start
    Singapore liner operator sees hefty year-on-year rise in volumes in first trading period of 2008.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Singapore tweaks laws to encourage more maritime finance activity
  • BA World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge
  • Cathay to serve Hanoi and Dhaka
  • Strauss joins Delta Cargo from Northwest
  • Kuehne + Nagel's 2007 profit up 16%
  • Haitian customs troubles blamed for rotting food aid
  • YRC Logistics names Friedlander managing director for Asia
  • CargoGulf opens first U.K. office
  • EPA announces ports action plan
  • Virginia legislature calls for port privatization study
  • SoCal ports see major declines in vessel activity for Jan.-Feb
  • China Merchants planning 29 new terminals by 2010
  • COSCO Pacific to up stake in Chinese container maker
  • FMC's Anderson says more Florida dock space needed for increased trade
  • Drugs seized at Charleston, S.C. port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Havyard eyes Aker Yard boardroom
    As a new large shareholder in Aker Yards, Havyard Invest has requested an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to elect a new board of directors. The ordinary shareholders' meeting in Aker Yards is set to 25 April, and in a statement, Aker ...
  • The best year ever for Port of Esbjerg
    Port of Esbjerg had the best year since it became a limited company. In 2007 the cargo turnover reached an all time high of 4.6 million tons, which was up six per cent from the previous year. The growing ...
  • Socol 3 still held in Halmstad
    The St Vincent & Grenadines-flagged dry cargo vessel Socol 3, is still detained in Halmstad on the Swedish west coast after large amounts of poorly secured timber carried on deck were lost over board in 'resund last week. The vessel ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2008
  • Seventh straight surcharge increase by Matson
    Fuel costs again boosting additional charge to record level for shipowner.
  • Sulphur options 'still up for discussion'
    Source close to IMO says bunker fuel recommendations 'evolving', nothing 'cast in concrete'.
  • Chemoil 'ups the stakes' in Fujairah
    Company radically increases planned capacity at Fujairah terminal as CEO repeats 'ambitious yet realistic' aim to seize 'sizeable' share of bunker market.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Storage gives Chinese oil major leverage
    PetroChina 'swing supplier' in Singapore fuel-oil cargo market.
  • Mexican oil ports re-open
    Crude still bullish on cold snap and weak US dollar, but prices kept stable as Mexico supply disruptions ease.
  • Singapore broadband could 'revolutionise' bunkering
    System will allow bunker barges to access, view and plan schedules online
  • 'Universal' cylinder lube more widely available
    Total Lubmarine says new cylinder oil helps shipowners cope with sulphur changes.
  • Japan: Retroactive bunker price edges higher
    February bunker fuel price up slightly from month-ago levels but up more than 50% from last year.

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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
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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
››› 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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