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January 17, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hanjin to invest US$2b in Philippines' biggest shipyard
    SOUTH Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp has signed a deal to build the Philippines' biggest shipyard in the southern part of the country.
  • Freight rates seen rising in June after ore talks
    Shipping costs for iron ore, coal and other commodities may rebound in the second half of this year after annual iron ore price talks are completed, CIMB-GK Research Pte says.
  • Canberra, Tokyo join whaling fray
    A high-seas standoff between Japanese whalers and militant anti-whaling activists in the icy waters of the Antarctic drew the governments of Australia and Japan into the fray yesterday.
  • Mitsui OSK dives 5.4% as shipping lines hit
  • France to build military base in Abu Dhabi by 2009

Sched Netweb site
  • USL-ANL shakes up South Seas services post CMA CGM takeover
  • North Europe container volume posts double-digit growth in 2007
  • Shenyang to build largest inland port logistics centre in northeast China
  • UASC takes delivery of 1 of 8 x 6,000-TEU ships from HHI
  • Beijing-Hamburg freight train tests Eurasian Land-Bridge
  • Zim strengthens East Africa Service (EAS) to beat rising congestion
  • Qantas given 15 days to pay US$68 million fine for price-fixing
  • Boeing delivers Continental Airlines its first 737-900ER
  • Mainland millionaires vote for Dragonair in Best of the Best Awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GE Shipping contracts to sell another product tanker
  • Great Offshore buys UK oil rigs firm
  • APMM Group reengineering corporate HR structure
  • Low crop yields overseas give chilli exporters the edge
  • Gems & jewellery exports retain lustre
  • STC to import 1.4 lakh tonnes of yellow peas
  • Bumper wheat crop may whittle down imports
  • Kandla Dock union members inspect 8 ships during FoC Action Week
  • Greece port workers strike against privatisation move
  • Arshiya Int'l getting on track to operate container freight trains on pan-India basis
  • CII institute to hold 3-day training on warehousing & inventory management in Chennai
  • CMIE predicts 9.1 pc GDP growth in 2008-09
  • CIAe chief sees curtains closing on clothing industry with exports plummeting
  • Single bank account for ex-im trade from April 1
  • Seminar on 'India, China, US triangle'
  • Round table on trade ties with Bhutan
  • Advisory board on UK-India trade formed
  • Dr S. Gangopadhyay is new Adviser to FM

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Total, Rina and Erika's owners "guilty"
  • Round Table accepts tougher emisisions standards by year's end
  • LR in new bunker buying software launch

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • CNO: LCS will be workhorse of Navy
  • Stricter Seaway ballast water management requirements
  • COSCO announces new rig building yard
  • USCG completes bridge allision investigation

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Two firms to begin dredging Snohimis River navigation channel
  • Tacoma, Olympia port boards schedule joint study session
  • NYK Logistics buys Bruni International
  • Public comment period extended for Bellingham waterfront project
  • MOL vessel call marks start of service to Port of Tacoma

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Total and Rina found guilty of Erika spill
    Court finds oil major guilty of 'imprudence' and also fines class society, owner and manager for 1999 spill
  • Court to deliver Erika verdict
  • European ship recycling industry 'not feasible'
    EUROPEAN shipbreaking won't be able to compete on cost with south Asia, says Cesa.
  • Clarkson makes £6m provision
    SHIPBROKER puts provision in accounts relating to $67m claim by Sovcomflot and Novoship.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Erika: Industry guilty, master acquitted
    A court in Paris has ordered French oil group Total, Italian classification society RINA and the Italian owner and manager of the tanker Erika to pay damages and compensation totalling €192M ($284M) to Brittany local authorities and the French state for their role in the Erika disaster
  • APL touts 53-footer success
    APL chief executive Ron Widdows reports high customer demand for his line's oceangoing transport of 53ft US domestic containers
  • Cargo ship sinks off South Korea
    PANAMA-registered general cargo vessel Sun Castle sank today approximately 97km off the coast of South Korea
  • LNG hike won't stop terminal plans
    SINGAPORE'S Trade and Industry Minister says the Republic still plans to build an LNG terminal despite soaring prices for the commodity
  • Brazilian ore price ready to rocket
  • Box market unfazed by bad omens
  • SSW yard to be sold
  • Protestor action could be 'piracy'
  • Hope fades for 11 missing seafarers
  • Maritime ministry faces the axe
  • Hyundai to build new drydock

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Washington state container fee stalls
    Legislature study on a controversial container fee has been delayed for at least six months, and the issue probably won't be decided this year.
  • Philadelphia port group loses round in court
  • USTR seeks comments on foreign intellectual property rights
  • Prince Rupert cargo up 37%
  • U.S., Ghana strengthen trade ties
  • Lakes tonnage declines
  • Opinion: Corzine's NJ toll plan hits truckers, port
  • Decision in Boeing-Airbus subsidies case delayed
  • Marseilles tops 1M boxes
  • Ireland plans deepwater port
  • Strikes won't block sale of Greek box terminals

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Libra boost Santos rail route
  • TUI to 'implement legal merger' of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Hong Kong shipping shares tumble
  • HMM appoints new ceo
  • Security problems forces halt to Maersk calls at Onne, Nigeria

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • CCNI launches new service
    Chilean container liner's new Pacific Caribbean (Pacar) service will connect the west coast of North and Central America with the Caribbean and Mexico's east coast.
  • DryShips defers split
    Economou-controlled bulker owner decides to hold off on a planned three-for-one stock split.
  • Another dry drop
    US-listed bulker owners continue tailspin with steep morning declines, with Quintana Maritime losing roughly 20%.
  • Ever Radiant grounds
    A containership is re-floated after running aground while leaving the port of Savannah, Georgia.
  • Lie gets the door
    Marianne Lie has lost her job as the Norwegian shipowners' top lobbyist after a losing battle against retroactive taxes.
  • Quintana deal doubted
    As dry-bulk stocks dive, an analyst says Quintana's lead in the decline could mean the market doubts the reported deal with Excel Maritime Carriers.
  • RINA will fight Erika ruling
    Italian classification society questions judge's decision and vows to vigorously defend its interests.
  • US buyer closing in
    An unnamed US buyer is in advanced negotiations to buy the New Jersey ferry owner from bankrupt Sea Containers.
  • Total recall
    French oil major Total says "I'll be back" with appeal against ruling that it shared responsibility for Erika disaster.
  • Total fined in Erika ruling
    Owner, manager and Total rapped by French judge in ruling over Erika sinking.
  • US yard pays out
    Thames Shipyard and Repair Co shells out $787,011 to settle pollution claim.
  • Prinsendam gets makeover
    Holland America Line pumps $20m in enhancements to the 794-berth cruiseship.
  • 10 missing off Philippines
    A further 10 crew members rescued after Taiwanese-owned multi-purpose vessel sinks.
  • Erika timeline
    With the final court case judgements due on Wednesday, click here to read how the disaster and subsequent legal battles developed.
  • Caspar back at Krasnoye
    Azeri state owner orders sixth 19,600-dwt tanker at Russian shipyard.
  • UK draws up Ice Prince plan
    Maritime agencies trying to limit oil, cargo loss as light sheen spotted on sea off Portland Bill.
  • Hutchison in for Bremore
    Terminals giant brought on board to develop EUR 300m deepwater port on Irish east coast.
  • Protest hits Channel services
    SeaFrance and P&O have both suspended ferry links between Dover and Calais due to action by fishermen at the French port.
  • Trada teams up with Asahi
    Indonesian shipmanager brings in Japanese tanker owner for port services operations.
  • Heavyweights slug it out
    South Korea's shipbuilding giants are fighting for control of the nation's largest logistics firm, Korea Express.
  • Dry-bulk not lost its Zhang
    China Cosco Holdings secretary predicts 10% rise in dry-cargo rates this year with demand still outflanking supply.
  • Clarkson makes claim provision
    London broker enters '6m provision into annual accounts over $67m claim by Sovcomflot and Novoship.
  • EU probes Irish tax
    Europe to investigate changes which will allow 100%-chartered fleets to benefit from flat rate.
  • FPSO fight for BW Gas
    Hess wants damages for alleged breach of sales terms after buying Ceiba Sendje in 2004.
  • Laker aground in winter lay-up
    US-flagged vessel strikes underwater object and suffers damage at Lake Superior port.
  • GE sells elderly panamax
    Indian owner cashes in on single hull product tanker less than two weeks after selling its sister ship.
  • Yangzijiang eyes buyback
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder plans to purchase up to 10% of its stock amid share price slump.
  • Arpeni firms up bonds plan
    Indonesian owner to sell up to $79m of notes to repay other debt.
  • Yang Ming orders five
    Taiwanese liner operator books a series of 4,500-teu ships at compatriot shipbuilder CSBC.
  • ASL inks Euro orders
    Singapore-based shipbuilder to build seven vessels worth SGD96m for unidentified shipowners.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • EC investigating planned changes to Irish tonnage tax
  • Seacastle plans to raise $290 million in stock offering
  • FSL Trust exceeding IPO expectations
  • Zim France opens Le Havre office
  • Ship sinks at Duluth pier
  • Congressional panel calls for 25-cent gas tax hike, container fees
  • United Fresh sets up international advisory council
  • Best Buy awards Kuehne + Nagel China contract
  • New president takes office in Guatemala
  • CEVA Logistics names Aldridge EVP of new business unit
  • SEKO promotes Sinker
  • Class action suit filed against forwarders
  • Famous Pacific Shipping lands Sri Lanka project cargo deal
  • SoCal ports pass new $15-per-TEU container tax
  • France plans port privatization
  • Rickmers buys stake in Genoa terminal
  • Marseilles-Fos breaks 1 million-TEU barrier

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Stricter enforcement of Port State Control
    Since the turn of the year Holland applies stricter enforcement of reporting requirements for certain vessels to report they have had en Mandatory Extended Port State Controll by a EU member of the Paris MOU within the last twelve months ...
  • Fierce battle to use new MTBs
    A political battle royal is about to take place about the future of Norway's new catamaran MTBs. Members of the Storting (national assembly) defense committee visited B'tservice at Mandal this week at the launch of the fourth of six MTBs ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Bunker prices spoil Carnival year
    Cruise line hit by climbing fuel costs, seeing little relief in 08.
  • French court convicts oil major of maritime pollution
    Total and three other defendants to pay $285 million in damages for Erika fuel oil spill.
  • IMO panel supports 'increased distillate use'
    Unconfirmed report says 'panel of experts' backs a move away from residual fuel and scrubbing solutions.
  • Dry bulk rates 'set to rise'
    Operator of the world's largest bulk fleet says Chinese demand will keep rates firm.
  • Bominflot takes control of US Joint Venture
    Global supplier and trader assumes 100% ownership of US East Coast supply operation.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet at midday
  • ExxonMobil offers Yanbu fuel oil cargo
    Cargo offered amidst tight supplies in the Middle East.
  • Chimbusco's bonded sales break 3 million mt
    Booming trade seeing bonded sales matching company's forecast.
  • Taiwan bunker sales dip in 2007
    CPC has been exporting fuel oil at expense of local bunker market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
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PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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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