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December 16, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China links spur Taiwan growth
    Taiwan's launch of direct cargo links with China yesterday will help it better compete with rival transport hubs Hong Kong and Singapore, while logistic firms are poised to triple contribution to economic growth, analysts say.
  • Strong Somali govt needed to beat pirates: France
    Piracy in the Gulf of Aden will only be defeated by a strong government in Somalia, the commander of the French naval operation in the Indian Ocean said on Sunday.
  • Dry bulk rate hike seen as temporary
    THE sharp rise in dry bulk freight rates towards the end of last week is a spike and cannot be sustained because the fundamentals that have caused prices to tank over the past quarter remain the same.

Sched Netweb site
  • Historic day for direct cross strait shipping this week
  • Maersk suspends all new investment projects
  • Biggest dockyard on Yangtze River passes state inspection
  • MOL's HK-based consolidator to handle US furniture giant
  • Canada's box sniffing equipment is too sensitive: report
  • MISC Berhad to commence Asia-South Africa service in March
  • Euroafrica Shipping Lines to commence St Petersburg-W Africa service
  • Lack of basic security blamed for Islamic attacks on Pakistani CTs
  • ILA, employers prepare for talks long before contract expires September 30
  • Poland's DCT Gdansk commissions three new RTGs
  • CEVA to handle Carrefour retail delivery in Thailand
  • Australian court fines Qantas and BA for price-fixing
  • NZ regulator to prosecute airlines for price fixing
  • Taiwan ready for direct cross-strait open aviation with mainland

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TNWA, GA, MOL revise Asia-West Mediterranean/North Europe services
  • K-Line, PIL to restructure Asia to South Africa service
  • Maersk Line reaffirms commitment to intra-Asia through MCC
  • Hanjin Shipping signs 30-year lease agreement with Jacksonville port
  • MISC to launch new dedicated Asia-South Africa service in March 2009
  • Evergreen Line to add Savannah call to AUE service
  • NYK Nature Fellowships promote environmental awareness
  • Newcastle port testing new ship tracking system
  • WCA Textiles Partnership launched
  • Tianjin port surpasses last year's volume in box throughput
  • Shanghai port forecasts lower 9 per cent box traffic growth in 2008
  • Precious Shipping to replace old vessels
  • Direct shipping services between Taiwan and mainland China resume after 50 years
  • Cancellation of orders worry shipbuilders
  • Navy thwarts another pirate attack
  • AMET varsity holds discussion on future of shipping trade
  • Middle East shipping 'riding out' global economic storm
  • Port project planned near Puri
  • Trackon Telematics, Fleet Management System ensure increase in efficiency & profits
  • Rlys draws up Rs 30,000-cr. infrastructure upgradation plan
  • Freight traffic up by 6.45 pc during April-November
  • IIP: First monthly fall in 15 years
  • RBI gives Rs 5,000-cr. refinance facility to Exim Bank
  • Govt backs G20 call for export credit support
  • IIP falls to '0.4 pc in Oct.
  • Manufacturing sector faces 50 pc cut in output, 30 pc job losses-Ficci study
  • No WTO ministerial meeting this year

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • UK owners' body backs emissions trading
  • Frontline joins Teekay in Gemini Pool
  • Euronav's new VLCC
  • Evergreen ponders more Taiwan-mainland services
  • Sharjah shipyard project "launched"
  • Dryships cancels bulker deals

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • Deepwater FPSO arrives in Brazil
  • Credit lifeline for Wadan Yards
  • Canada puts shipbuilding in economic stimulus plans

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • NMTA member ports plan rate increases
  • Freight transport index rises during month of October
  • Coast Guard Cutter returns to Port Angeles
  • Team from Port of Newport attends NOAA pre-bid conference
  • Ship management firm angry over treatment of held officers

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • UK owners lead drive for open emissions trading scheme
    CHAMBER of Shipping takes bold step towards cutting the amount of carbon vented from ships.
  • Mitropoulos urges action on emissions
  • China Cosco doubles FFA losses as rates plummet
    CHINA Cosco more than doubles losses on FFA contracts since September 30 to $785m.
  • ArcelorMittal hit by time charter breach claims
    NORWEGIAN handymax specialist Western Bulk Carriers is claiming a total of $5.4m from the steel producer.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • IMF sees halved China growth
    THE IMF warned today that growth in China could be cut in half from this year to next, with serious implications for shipping sectors
  • Doll sees opportunity in market pinch
    PINCHED financial sectors have brought about huge change in the second markets, which will force both operators and investors out of business, industry analyst Fred Doll has warned at the Seatrade Middle East Maritime conference
  • Indian navy nabs 23 pirates
    THE INDIAN navy has thwarted a pirate attack on on Ethiopian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, seizing 23 of the suspects
  • Owners fear tanker rate collapse
    FEARS of a collapse in tanker rates ' just like the fall in drybulk rates ' is worrying tanker owners and operators
  • Death reported in ship release
    PIRATES have released the Greek chemical tanker Action, but there were reports today that at least one of the crew was found dead
  • Drybulk shares rise on market news
    SHARES in drybulk shipping companies listed in European markets rose this mornings after a reported sharp rise in freight rates
  • Three missing from sinking ship
    THREE Egyptian crew members are missing after a cargo ship capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Cyprus today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • California passes strictest truck rules
    California air board approves rules to begin phase-in of nation's strictest emission limits for commercial trucks in 2011
  • Widdows re-ups with TSA
  • Contract dispute threatens Vancouver port with strike
  • Miami port tunnel proposal victim of credit crunch
  • Maintenance work restricts transits at Panama Canal
  • Surcharges for ECSA to ME-Asia reduced by Maersk
  • DHL stays with ABX
  • WCO urges trade promotion
  • Marseilles strike ends
  • ProLogis in Japan lease
  • Japan tests box tracking

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • UK Chamber of Shipping calls for ETS
  • CNs Chicago regulatory saga ending?
  • Long Beach inbound plunges 14% in November
  • Evergreen offers new China/Taiwan service
  • Seafarers at risk from 'vagaries' of national laws

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • Cosco's $577m hit
    China Cosco Holdings books vast "floating FFA loss" in 2008 as dry-bulk rates go to the wall.
  • PacBasin pays out
    Dry-bulk slump and grim global economic outlook force handysize specialist into charter hire re-jig.
  • Aegean bullish
    New York-listed bunker supplier and tanker owner ready to back itself with $25m share buy-back.
  • Tsuji goes under
    Credit crunch and high steel prices force new shipbuilder Tsuji Heavy Industries into bankruptcy.
  • Club censure
    P&I cartel attacks South Korean appeal court decision to jail Hebei Spirit officers.
  • Strike over
    Fos-Lavera in France to resume operations, with backlog of 47 tankers to clear.
  • Three missing
    Search on for Egyptian trio, seven others rescued as ship sinks in Mediterranean.
  • Med break
    Norwegian owner Hurtigruten's cruiseship Nordnorge heading south for offshore accommodation work.
  • Chemical cash
    Odfjell sells 2004-built tanker to Torkel Alendal's Star Tankers and charters it back for five years.
  • Limited payout
    Owner of high profile containership casualty succeeds in extending protection against cargo claims to slot charterers.
  • Elkem cancels
    Norwegian operator scraps bulker charter ending in 2009 to save cash in poor market.
  • Next stop: Yemen
    More cruise passengers to make unscheduled Yemen visit as operator decides Gulf of Aden too risky.
  • Death confirmed
    Greek operator of latest pirate release says chief engineer died two weeks ago but denies two other deaths.
  • Study leave
    Gaza students denied visa for overseas universities carried to Cyprus on Free Gaza vessel.
  • Indian bail-out?
    Government mulls combating finance costs for shipowners with interest subsidy.
  • Workers injured
    Another accident at a Tuzla yard in Turkey leaves one man in serious condition after fire.
  • Crewman missing
    Search launched off UK for man feared fallen overboard from reefer Prince of Streams.
  • Arklow bash
    Irish multipurpose ship in collision with fishing vessel off Sables d'Olonne, France
  • Dividend stopped
    OceanFreight cuts payout to share holders and renegotiates three year panamax bulker charter.
  • Kiel collision
    German and Dutch general cargo vessels damaged in clash in foggy canal.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • Maersk plans to trim capital spending
  • Indian Navy nabs pirates as EU force arrives
  • MSC cuts Asia/Europe weekly capacity
  • MISC Berhard stays in South Africa trade
  • TBS enters the heavy lift business
  • Hamburg Süd adds Guatemala, El Salvador offices
  • Seatrain's Pack dead at 90
  • New Zealand starts air cargo cartel probe
  • ESC: EU road tax won't induce modal shift
  • Is this the Polar Express?
  • Customs administrations feel $queeze
  • Pro-trade group seeks border bucks
  • Office Depot trims DCs, Kraft outsources
  • Group says meat exports remain strong
  • New members named to COAC
  • Busan counts on regional deals to lure cargo
  • COSCO Pacific November throughput up 8%
  • Canadian ILWU dockers threaten strike
  • Vancouver port issues bonds for terminal
  • Pakistan logistics terminals attacked again

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • A. P. Møller-Mærsk to drop investments
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk will likely cancel orders and options on vessels in the coming months as a consequence of the new policy of working only with projects financed by the groups own cash flow. "We have decided to not ...
  • 23 pirates taken by Indian navy
    23 pirates were on December 13 arrested in the Gulf of Aden when trying to hijack the Ethiopian-flagged general cargo vessel Gibe, according to international media. The Indian navy ship INS Mysore was escorting merchant ships in the region ...
  • Hebei Spirit verdict threath to recruitment
    Several large shipping organisations have voiced their concern after a verdict in South Korea where the master and first officer was jailed for 18 and 8 months respectively. According to the court, the pair was partly responsible for the worst ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2008
  • Aegean to buy up to $25 million of own stock
    Company's stock market value declined sharply since June in line with global shipping shares.
  • Maersk in move to 'get rid of cheating'
    Installing flow meters across the fleet to discourage short deliveries.
  • Middle East growth for O.W.
    Team expansion expected to continue in 2009 after two years of rapid growth.
  • Firm start to week for Asian bunkers
    380 cst in Singapore overtakes Hong Kong's price level.
  • Tanker explosion kills one
    Blaze on small tanker spreading to nearby barge and fishing boats.
  • Goldman Sachs slashes 2009 oil forecast to $45
    Says oil prices could drop to $30 in the first quarter.
  • Lanka IOC appoints new head
    Change in company's top position has taken effect.
  • Singapore bunkers sales top 2007 record
    MPA data shows November sales down from the previous month.
  • Japan's bonded sales down in October
    Volumes fell year-on-year but rose from September.
  • Brunei opens up bunkering services
    Local supplier given permission to sell bunkers directly to ships.

›››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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