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February 12, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang Free Zone secures 4 new investors
    Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZSB), the manager and marketer of the RM4.6 billion (S$2 billion) free zone in Pulau Indah, Selangor, has secured four new investors, bringing the total confirmed investment since its inception in November 2006 to RM734 million, says a report in Malaysia's Business Times.
  • Hyundai Heavy gets 1.28t won order for ships
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, received a 1.28 trillion won (S$1.92 billion) order from Europe for eight large-sized container vessels, its biggest contract in more than a year.
  • M'sian shipbuilder eyes RM500m worth of deals
    NGV Tech Sdn Bhd, a low-profile shipbuilder, is in the final stages of negotiating contracts worth RM500 million (S$218.7 million), Malaysia's Business Times reported quoting its managing director.
  • Tanker rates may stem week-long decline
  • Nippon Steel plans 10-20% price hike, says report
  • Hanjin plans 55.3m euro Spanish terminal

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk drops dollar to denominate Europe-to-Oceania trades in euros
  • CMA CGM drops Auckland for Tauranga in Nemo service change
  • EC antitrust inspectors raid ship classification societies
  • Hanjin Shipping profit plunges 66pc in 2007
  • Newspaper reports Mombasa congestion problem all but licked
  • MOL holds safety conferences in Mumbai and Manila
  • Dubai World to help develop Russia's supply chain infrastructure
  • US airlines suffer slower domestic freight growth
  • United Airlines reports flat January traffic volume
  • SAS prepares to divest or distance itself from cargo handling unit
  • Airbus A380 completes test flight with alternative aviation fuel

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMET, India's 1st maritime varsity formally launched
  • SCI takes fancy to logistics business via JV route
  • SKS Logistics Q3 profit soars by 80 pc
  • GAC spells out five-year growth strategy, unveils new logo
  • MAERSK Line to start new intra-Asia service
  • Evergreen Line & MAERSK Line enter into slot swap deal on Asia-Europe trade
  • Shekou Container Terminal welcomes two new services
  • Zim keen to buy Salonica port
  • AADA drops peak season surcharge
  • U-Ocean starts consolidation services from US to HK
  • China plans a blast for new ship channel on Yangtze
  • Maltese govt extends CMA CGM's terminal concession to 65 years
  • Former A.P. Moller veteran joins Thome Ship Mgt as MD
  • First ship naming for Hamburg S'd in New Zealand
  • INTTRA expands presence in Thailand
  • Vizag Port exceeds 2006-07 record in fertiliser handling in 10 months
  • Capt. Mohan panel invites stakeholders' suggestions
  • $ 500-m ADB loan sought for Rlys expansion
  • Rlys not to provide guarantees of payments by users to wagon lessees
  • Growth to slow down; investment to pick up
  • Commerce Ministry places riders to signing FTA with China
  • Sugar exports may total 3 m tonnes by Sept.
  • Revised WTO drafts unsuitable for India-Ficci
  • Kamal Nath warns against NTBs on exports
  • Chennai-B'lore-Mumbai industrial corridor under study
  • Assocham spells out benefits of rupee rise for Corp. India
  • Innovation seen essential to development

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Wincanton names new director of business development for Germany
  • Hapag-Lloyd restructures North Europe service to Greece and Turkey
  • Menzies Aviation expands in South Africa
  • DSV to sell stake in Tollpost Globe

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • IMO narrows the field on emissions
  • IMEC acting on war zone call
  • Waterways Council "disappointed" by budget
  • US starts eLoran implementation.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • LNG tanker adrift off Cape Cod
  • AHL starts construction of Jones Act tanker series
  • HHI wins $1.35 billion box ship order
  • $100 million investment at Scottish shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Shipper to crew LNG fleet with US seafarers
  • Longtime Crowley employee Dick Simpson dies
  • Crowley awards scholarships to Webb Institute students
  • Northwest marine terminal group names new slate of officers
  • Truck safety numbers break records during '06

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NOL eyeing M&As, stays mum on Hapag-Lloyd
    CHIEF executive says NOL is prepared to take an active role in the shipping industry consolidation.
  • Devil in the detail as NOL-Hapag merger talks reach stalemate
  • Upbeat NOL reports 44% jump in profits
    APL'S parent reports a net profit of $523m and revenues totalling $8.1bn.
  • Ukraine clears the way for economic success
    UKRAINE'S impending entry into the WTO will present its shipping and port concerns with the chance to shine.
  • Manual labour
    IT MIGHT focus people's minds if a port state inspector detained a ship because its manuals were incomprehensible to its crew.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • NCL chops US-flag service
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will pull a second ship from its embattled US-flag Hawaii business, leaving just one remaining vessel
  • Hanjin orders eight box giants
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries in South Korea has reported to the Korea Stock Exchange that it has won an order for eight 13,100teu container ships
  • Genoa's new boss loses patience
    THE new president of Genoa Port Authority is demanding compensation and threatening to sue over delays at the Voltri terminal
  • Gozo ferries triple profits
    GOZO Channel Co has announced a record 182% rise in profits, despite carrying only seven per cent more passengers and eight per cent more vehicles
  • Helcom to back tougher SOx limits
  • Third attempt to sell Taiwan yard
  • "Ugly" tanker market for 2009
  • Sinking wreck prompts UK-Spain row
  • Apollo has new NCL partner
  • US Shipping continues slide
  • Exxon freeze spurs Chavez threat
  • Shipbreaking said to fund terrorism
  • Two more LA users leave for LB
  • Undercutting forces SCI out of US

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • TACA lines hold fuel, currency fees
    No increase in bunker fuel or currency charges by trans-Atlantic lines for traffic moving to and from U.S. East Coast, Gulf ports.
  • Trade opposes 'first sale' plan
  • Public-private deals could benefit highways: GAO
  • U.S. wins EU banana case
  • Rail boxes slow decline
  • UTi restructuring
  • Art Novacek, shipping executive, dies
  • U.S. woes cool Mexico auto production in 2007
  • Carbon calculator offered by CSX Transportation
  • JAL cargo revenue falls on weaker U.S. traffic
  • India throughput up 12%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Java terminal berthing hindered by gas pipe installation
  • Brazil set to ride out the sub-prime storm
  • GSL staggers Tasman debut
  • Hanjin the choice to develop Spain's Algeciras terminal
  • Protesters mar Melbourne dredging start-up

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Battle for Broadwater
    Shell and TransCanada plan an offshore LNG terminal in the waters between New York and Connecticut, but the idea doesn't float with some around Long Island.
  • Fund gets gassed
    Boston asset manager reports a 10.4% share of Harry Vafias-controlled LPG player Stealthgas.
  • US buyer takes tweens
    Unnamed US shipowner buys up trio of 22,400-dwt tweendeckers for $87m.
  • Bank reveals Arlington stake
    Bank of America reports a more than 10% stake in US-based Arlington Tankers.
  • General Maritime inks two
    US tanker owner reportedly orders a pair of aframaxes at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Multiple detainee sold
    A general cargoship with a history of detentions has been sold to Turkish interests for $10m.
  • US Shipping sees volatility
    US tanker owner's stocks decline after the company says the ITB fleet will see increased volatility in 2008.
  • More geld for Gard
    Norwegian insurance group adds another $66m to reserves through the first nine months.
  • Navios Partners exercises
    Executives for the Navios Maritime Holdings spin-off say the company will exercise a purchase option to buy the chartered-in capesize Fantastiks.
  • Ex-transport minister arrested
    Officials in the Ukraine say former transport minister Nikolai Rudkovsky has been officially detained despite kidnap claims from his press secretary.
  • Lisin takes port reigns
    Russian steel magnate snaps up a 97.1% holding in the Port of St Petersburg for an undisclosed fee.
  • Loans bite USSP
    New York-listed owner sees full-year profits fall and fourth-quarter losses widen as interest payments take their toll
  • Spain enflamed
    Andalucian regional government to seek civil action against owner and insurer of New Flame over possible spills.
  • Herning tanker grounds
    Hanne Theresa reported to have got into difficulty off Russian island of Vysotsk, but no pollution or injuries.
  • Two more attacks in Nigeria
    One rating killed as gunmen target NLNG and Total vessels around Bonny.
  • Carnival chief cashes in
    Micky Arison nets 33% increase in income during 2007 despite his basic salary staying the same.
  • ESL bulker docked for repairs
    Finnish-owned vessel damaged after touching bottom off southern Norway.
  • Star helps Tallink shine
    New vessel on the shuttle service between Finland and Estonia helps Baltic ferry giant offset the departure of the Sky Wind (built 1986).
  • Navios spin-off banks profit
    NYSE newcomer Navios Maritime Partners makes $1.6m in last 46 days of 2007.
  • Worker dies in fall at US port
    Twenty three-year-old Mexican dock worker killed after falling into hold of vessel in New Orleans.
  • OPEC eyes euro switch
    Organisation may dump the struggling dollar due to growing pressure from members, secretary general warns.
  • New Flame finally snuffed
    Greek-operated bulk-carrier which was partially submerged off Gibraltar since August said to have all but sunk.
  • Marine Capital lures UK investors
    Eclipse Shipping becomes country's first shipping investment vehicle, seeking 25% returns.
  • HHI seals huge boxship order
    Korean yard wins deal for eight massive vessels from MPC of Germany, its biggest contract for a year.
  • SCI ready to outsource
    Indian state owner offering 30 ships for management as crew shortage bites.
  • SCI wants bigger bulkers
    State-owned Indian line will splash $500m on bulk carriers to cash in on home-fueled dry-bulk boom.
  • Five-year plan for Chernomorsky
    Ukrainian shipyard aims to turn out 48 ships, plus boxship hulls, worth $1.4bn to 2013.
  • C&HI wins bulker order
    Unidentified Asian player signs for a quartet of bulk-carriers at South Korean yard.
  • Prepare for boarding
    Commuters left to scramble on to replacement ship after latest Sydney Ferries breakdown.
  • Greek owner held in drugs bust
    Athens businessman and nine crew held after 3.5 tonnes of cocaine found on cargoship off Africa.
  • Hanjin wins Algeciras deal
    Korean containership operator finally confirms that it has won the race to operate Spanish terminal.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • FMC budget request nearly $24 million
  • Bernuth scaling back planned fuel surcharge hike
  • Cathay Pacific to resume Colombo flights
  • ALTA names executive committee
  • YRC to cut 1,100 workers, shutter 27 service centers
  • Large trucks involved in fewer fatal accidents on U.S. roads in 2006
  • Inland waterway interests honor Oberstar
  • CSX launches Carbon Calculator
  • Duluth-Superior sees volumes climb despite low water
  • India Competition Commission to focus on airlines, manufacturing sectors
  • Newgistics purchase takes it beyond returns
  • NRS opens cross-dock facility
  • Hanjin wins bid for Spanish container terminal
  • Marseilles-Fos set for oil growth
  • Kalmar opens Mexican sales office
  • Valenciaportpcs.net strengthens INTTRA ties

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Maersk Line change from USD to EUR
    Maersk Line has for the first time decided to change from USD to EUR in currency for transport of containers in the network. As from April 1, 2008, EUR will be the official currency for containers on the Europe ' Oceania ...
  • Successful fight of fire on ro-ro vessel
    Dutch and Croatian firefighters were during the weekend able to board the Turkish ro-ro vessel Und Adriyatik that caught fire on Wednesday off the Croatian coast on a voyage between Istanbul and Trieste. The fire has been extinguished and ...
  • Tons of cocaine in drug bust on cargo vessel
    After a multi-national police and coast guard co-operation by authorities in Greece, France, UK, USA and the European police agency Europol, French police could board the Panama-flagged coaster Junior some 150 nautical miles off Conakry in Guinea ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Indian fuel oil cargo heads to Fujairah
    Vitol reportedly buys 30,000 mt of residual product as Middle East supply tightness continues.
  • San Torini 'insisting' on fuel removal
    Islanders want owners of cruse ship that sank last April to remove fuel from the wreck.
  • Setback for emissions trading
    IMO working group notes complexities and unsolved legal questions.
  • Rotterdam's bunker sales stagnating
    Low sulphur fuel volumes doubling but overall marine fuel sales virtually unchanged in 2007.
  • Rotterdam market firming
  • Sulphur decision 'on hold'
    'Tremendous importance' of issues makes IMO sub-committee cautious.
  • Crude to stay high until April
    OPEC president predicts firm oil prices during Q1 despite 'sufficiently supplied' market.
  • Chemoil: New staff for marketing team

›››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
››› 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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