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March 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MPA's new job portal puts the shine on maritime careers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) is turning to the Internet to attract younger people to the maritime industry. MPA yesterday launched a one-stop job portal called Maritimecareers.com.sg at its quarterly NetworkONE networking reception.
  • PSA's HR head named Best 'Human Resources Leader'
    Port operating giant PSA International recently added another feather to its cap when its global head for human resources and corporate affairs Caroline Lim was named Best 'Human Resources Leader' by an industry magazine.
  • First of world's biggest LNG tankers set for delivery
    The first of the world's largest tankers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is due to be delivered on time by the end of the Northern summer, an executive at Gaztransport & Technigaz SA said.
  • Asia medium-range tanker rates rise on China's demand for diesel
  • French port union wants no-privatisation guarantee
Admiralty Casebook
  • Ruling on deadfreight overturned
    THE English Court of Appeal last week overturned a High Court decision that a vessel owner was not entitled to 'deadfreight' from a voyage charterer because the vessel was unable to load all the cargo offered by the charterer because of draft restrictions at the berth.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, MOL split Asia-Latin America service into 2 loops
  • Maersk Line changes port rotation, adds vessel to MECL2
  • Tianjin Dongjiang port offers of 10 container services
  • Indian government tells container depots to refuse rice exports
  • Agility gains new China head, plans for future Asia Pacific growth
  • EPA reveals scheme to clean-up of American coastal and Great Lakes deep-draft ports
  • Liverpool's Peel Ports to build fresh produce CT, warehouse
  • Hong Kong Express Airways to launch five Japanese services
  • Hactl sees February airfreight throughput increase 1.8pc
  • UPS to increase capacity in China by 30pc by adding 747 and new branches
  • Qantas to increase services to US to 47 from March 27
  • Russia's state technology corporation seeks stakes in airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • E&Y fancies roping in foreign co. into proposed dredging JV
  • Baalu 'no' to dedicated facility for textile cargo at Major Ports
  • Box-Trans Logistics' CFS near Port Pipavav begins operations
  • Rlys to seek Chinese expertise in logistics parks, heavy haul operations
  • Govt spells out FDI policy for civil aviation sector
  • Rlys earns 14 pc more in 11 months of 2007-08
  • Chambers' non-profit making activities not to be taxed, clarifies CBDT
  • Nath NO to SEZ Act change
  • Rs 230 cr. to be released under TUFs by month-end
  • BRC module on duty drawback to be operationalised on April 1
  • Industrial growth rate decelerates

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Agility announces new head for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
  • MOL/"K Line" introducing two loops Asia-Mexico route
  • Swiss posts huge rise in operating profit
  • Rail Link Europe receives licence
  • Thiel Logistik rebranding

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • MOL goes it alone in product tanker market
  • ITF aids Ukrainian seafarers
  • Esvagt buys Falklands patrol ship
  • GL class for Vietnam boxship newbuildings
  • Bourbon's "very satisfactory" year

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Halifax Shipyard loses cruise ship order
  • Brian Chang sells major stake in Yantai Raffles
  • Canadian TSB issues final Queen of the North report
  • California to again enforce auxiliary engine reg

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • WSF ferry HIYU returns to service today
  • New year brings gains for freight services index
  • Port association schedules annual Spring Conference
  • Barbara Bush christens new OOCL container ship
  • Mitsui joining "K" Line in new Mexico/SAmerica run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line returns to black
    CARRIER makes profit but results still not satisfactory, says Maersk chief Nils Andersen.
  • Maersk's 2007 results to face APL benchmark test
  • Goulandris scales down London operations
    COMPANY to transfer bulk of work and employees to Greece but move not linked to non-dom tax issue.
  • Recession worries hit shipping stocks
    RECESSION fears send all leading equity indices lower but TUI and AP Moller-Maersk buck the trend.
  • Strikes won't put MCA's rapid response in the balance
    CHIEF executive Peter Cardy is confident that the MCA's contingency plans will enable it to operate as normal.
  • A test of true character
    THE handling of the sacking of Carsten Melchiors from BIMCO evokes clear implications of severe tensions at the top.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Horizon prepares for Guam growth
    PLANS by the US military to expand bases on the island of Guam have Horizon Lines projected expanded cargo growth in the region
  • 280 stranded on grounded ship
    AROUND 280 tourists were awaiting rescue from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, near Athens, the Greek authorities said today
  • Flight from the dollar
    EXPORTERS from two South American countries have become so concerned at the slump of the US dollar that they are to revert to their local currencies
  • VICT faces defeat
    COCHIN 13 March ' The chances of the long-awaited Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal near Cochin being commissioned according to schedule are fast receding
  • Oz owners welcome coastal review
  • Odense yard 'must make profit'
  • APM 2007 market share down
  • Congress to talk bilge
  • Møller boss questions dollar rates
  • Rescuers rush to grounded ferry
  • Cruise owners eye Korean yards
  • Cruise class barriers rising
  • Balearia launches ro-pax ferry
  • Explosion, one missing, six hurt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk Line climbs back into black
    While 2007 showed drastic improvement over 2006's $568 million loss, A.P. Moller said the results were "unsatisfactory."
  • Employers reject ILWU stoppage request for May 1
  • Global shipping summit planned for Tokyo
  • Seattle port nets $73M
  • Volume, profit up at APM Terminals in 2007
  • Doha trade worth $120B
  • Horizon Lines appoints general manager for Guam
  • U.S. bribery probe cuts Panalpina 2008 outlook
  • Yusen invests in Vietnam
  • Transport index climbs
  • NYK splits Europe logistics

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • More woes as stocks slide, the dollar plunges and oil price spikes again
  • Seacastle buys Magnum-lease
  • Log-In tune in to the Amazonas jungle beat
  • Panalpina profits up 15% but US investigations cast a cloud
  • Maersk Line back in profit but global economic uncertainties threaten

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • FreeSeas buys handymax
    US-listed bulker owner adds eighth handysize to its fleet in a $65.2m deal.
  • Euronav inks fixtures
    Belgian tanker owner ties up three of its newbuildings in three- to seven-year charters.
  • The worst has passed
    JPMorgan analyst sees the company returning to the black, after a combination of negative factors gives Top Ships' a rough fourth quarter.
  • Euronav slashes dividend
    Belgian tanker owner cuts annual dividend from EUR 1.68 to EUR 0.80 after earnings fall.
  • Total not totally liable
    A top European judge says French company is not liable for Erika clean-up costs.
  • Brazil preps huge order
    Brazilian oil major Petrobras is planning to announce an estimated $10bn order for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
  • Riverdance in steeper list
    New salvage plans are an order as winds push the Clipper ro-ro into a 100-degree list.
  • Top to offload tonnage
    Although Top Ships continues to deny broker reports that it is actively selling three suezmaxes, Evangelos Pistiolis says it is looking to sell older vessels.
  • Tankers look more bullish
    New York analyst's number crunching shows a slower fleet growth forecast than previously expected.
  • Chong fails in Vita bid
    Shareholders snub veteran investor's take-over attempts with less than a fifth offering their support.
  • Maersk not satisfied
    Danish giant says annual profit is largely in line with expectations but still unsatisfactory.
  • CSCL eyes more assets
    Li Shaode-led company preparing to take terminal division off its parent's hands.
  • Tough year for Top
    Red ink all-round for Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker and bulker owner as fourth quarter and full-year losses widen.
  • Global offloads small tanker
    Malaysian owner sells 1991-built Hafetzah to Nigeria's Morlap for $3.125m.
  • Kleven wins the day
    Arbitration court rules for Norwegian shipbuilder in dispute with Aker Yards over sale of Floro.
  • Second time lucky for Top
    Nasdaq-listed owner to press ahead with reverse stock split after shareholders gave a green light to the move.
  • Nepline forced into double sale
    Tanker owner admits huge construction costs drove the sale-and-leaseback of two newbuildings.
  • More trouble for Robben ferry
    New vessel out of service with technical fault, following problem with small leak on launching in Cape Town.
  • Wenchong seals engine deal
    Chinese shipbuilder chooses Hudong Heavy to supply eight units for boxships due in 2010 and 2011.
  • Dry fire lifts Lauritzen
    Danish owner hails "best ever results" as dry-bulk booms and vessel sales swell coffers.
  • MHI raises target
    Japanese group aiming to more than double earnings from shipbuilding next year.
  • 23 missing off China
    Frantic search off Zhejiang province as ship sinks after crew make desperate plea for help by mobile phone.
  • Mercator heads Singapore slide
    Newly-listed owner sees its volatile stock lose nearly 13% to head list of city fallers.
  • Philippines probes bridge smash
    Authorities cancel safety certificate for tanker involved in hit-and-run.
  • Gulf blast leaves one missing
    USCG searches for crew member of diving support vessel after explosion near pipeline off Louisiana.
  • CIMC takes Yantai stake
    Shipping container manufacturer is to buy almost 30% of Chinese shipbuilder at major premium.
  • ASL inks repeat business
    DEME and AP Moller-Maersk unit Esvagt return to Singapore yard for orders worth SGD126m.
  • Irving loses Pearl cruiseship deal
    Delivery delay at Canadian yard forces US owner to look elsewhere for second vessel.
  • Tebma looks to new investors
    Larsen & Toubro, Great Offshore eyeing stake in expanding Indian shipbuilder.
  • Grand Bahama goes big
    Caribbean repair yard buys 310-metre floating dock from France.
  • TBS in record year
    Profits at US tweendecker specialist have more than doubled from a year ago on stronger rates.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk profit up 15%, box business turns "modest" profit
  • Danaos' profits soar as charter market tightens
  • Maersk said approvals for car carrier sales completed
  • MOL to quit long-range tanker pool
  • MSC adds New Orleans to West Coast South America service
  • Horizon matches Matson fuel surcharge increase
  • Maersk names new communications head
  • UPS acquires Romanian package agent, U.S. volumes tumble
  • Lufthansa's profit soars 106%
  • U.S. exports, Indian imports drive Cathay's February cargo gains
  • European rail freight users call for more dialogue with operators
  • NYK Logistics to open first warehouse in Moscow
  • Dallas logistics hub receives FTZ designation
  • Panalpina sees 15% profit rise in 2007, confident for 2008
  • CargoWise joins CIFFA
  • Protestors call on Long Beach officials to make port drivers employees
  • Evergreen's switch to APM's Portsmouth terminal not a done deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Omer N arrived at Grenå
    Dansk Bjærgning & Bugsering is now close to have finished the salvage operation of the ill-fated coaster Omer N, which sank in October 2007 in the Baltic near Gedser. The largest part of the coaster has now been delivered in ...
  • Black clouds loom over City of London
    The British government's budget proposal on taxation of non-domiciled foreigners has been met by massive critique. Several organisations, such as Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping claim that this will hit hard on City of London's position as the ...
  • PureBallast wins award
    Alfa Laval's PureBallast system has been awarded the 2008 Greenship Technology Award. The aim of the prize is to 'recognise and acknowledge the continued improvement in the effort to maintain the marine environment and mitigate the effects of shipping on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2008
  • Maersk profits climb but prospects 'uncertain'
    CEO speaks of ' complex outlook' and challenge of higher bunker costs.
  • 500 cst sales take a hit
    High-viscosity bunker volumes in Singapore down more than 15%
  • Judge questions major's liability for fuel oil spill
    Official says 'polluter pays' rule might exclude those who don't pollute 'intentionally or recklessly.'
  • Management changes at Gibraltar supplier
    General manager saying company was 'confident of growth'.
  • New Indonesian refinery could boost fuel oil supply
    Iran in partnership with Pertamina to build a 300,000 bpd refinery in Banten.
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks dip marginally
  • ConocoPhillips offers first fuel cargo
    Offer is made for loading from its newly leased Singapore terminal.
  • Supplier warns of tight Japanese market
    Buyers advised to secure their deliveries early during the next one to two months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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