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March 17, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise operators upbeat despite stormy economy
    The global cruise industry is putting on a brave face as it sails into seas darkened by a faltering US economy, a weak dollar and record oil prices, major cruise ship operators said at their annual convention.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to start Yantian- LA weekly Condor Express with Maersk slot charter
  • US retailers urge Port of Oakland to reject container tax proposal
  • Yunnan inaugurates national level export processing zone
  • Sinotrans profit up 18pc, but container business revenue off 9pc
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts 2007 profit rise of 15pc to US$515 million
  • Panalpina profit rises 15pc on higher freight volumes in 2007
  • Cathay Pacific group reaps 72pc increase in profit in 2007
  • Lucky Air to launch Hefei-Kunming service
  • Hactl deploys IBM solution to upgrade data storage infrastructure

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baalu lists measures taken to encourage tonnage acquisition
  • Parekh Marine Agencies is new member in India of Multiport
  • AP inks MoU for port-based industrial corridor with RAK & Matrix
  • LCL Group's modern Logix Park CFS near Port Pipavav inaugurated
  • Rites signs MoU with Namibia to upgrade rly infrastructure
  • Rlys may soon lay tracks to smaller ports
  • FDI for petroleum, natural gas sectors rationalised
  • Elangovan spells out handloom export scheme in Lok Sabha
  • Budget stimuli to industrial growth may be tempered by inflationary fire-EAC Chairman
  • CMIE projects 10.4 pc industrial growth in 2008-09
  • W. Bengal receives 21 applications for IT SEZs
  • Lift rice export curbs, SIREA urges govt
  • Ajay Singh joins CBDT

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • NYK Logistics restructures European business
  • Maersk announces annual results
  • Reminder! Air waybills changing on Monday 17 March
  • Agility expanding in Poland
  • USA: senators question DOT on Mexican trucks programme

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • EPA sets new marine diesel emissions standards
  • Wärtsilä unit to design Euro icebreaker
  • ASA Board appoints new members

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Workers begin expansion of arrivals roadway at PDX
  • US rail freight traffic reports positive week
  • International Maritime Organization sets deadline for bravery nominations
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announces board of directors
  • US/Croatia agree to new open skies deal

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • CMA CGM sets the pace with 58% income rise
    FRENCH liner giant shows its heels to market leader Maersk by posting profit of $966m.
  • CMA CGM unveils fuel plan
  • Shipping given emissions 'wake up' call
    INDUSTRY told to act on emissions before ships are denied entry into European ports.
  • CIMC eyes stake in Yantai Raffles
    WORLD'S biggest box maker plans to splash out up to $565.5m to acquire a 29.9% stake in Chinese yard.
  • Bring on the roller coaster
    AMSTERDAM-based shipowner Antonio Zacchello says that 2008 is going to be a turbulent year, but a good one.
  • Taxing the talent away
    WHAT a mess the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has got himself into over the issue of 'non-doms'.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Overcooked Capesize rates crash
    Dry bulk freight-rates for Capesize vessels have plummeted over the last two days following a period of heady highs for owners
  • Vietnam aims for fourth largest shipbuilder slot by 2015
    VIETNAM'S ambition to move up a further slot in the world shipbuolders table has been declared, according to a report in VietnamNet Bridge
  • Torm aims to double fleet
    TORM plans to double its 128-vessel fleet
  • Dover sailings resume
    THE SeaFrance ferry dispute at Dover has ended with a pay rise and improved working conditions for officers who have been out since the end of February. Sailings are expected to resume tomorrow
  • UK non-domicile fight goes on
    DESPITE pressure from the UK business community to abort the plan to charge wealthy non-domicile residents of the UK an annual '30,000 fee, Chancellor Alistair Darling has vowed to continue
  • It's all change at Aker Yards
  • Genesis numbers revelation
  • Third drydock for Bahamas
  • Essar ready to buy big
  • Lauritzen triples profits
  • Veteran CEO edged out at Samho
  • JFE wins Universal control
  • US wants free trade with Malaysia
  • Sinotrans net rises 18%
  • Cruise passengers, crew rescued

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Sale of Hapag-Lloyd? TUI mulls options
    German line emerges as possible takeover target amid reports parent TUI will decide as early as next week to spin off ocean carrier.
  • Group calls for feds to bail out Highway Trust Fund
  • Assistance bill, Colombia trade pact a pair: Pelosi
  • MSC opens new LA service
  • Russia steel deal opens door to U.S. oil and gas
  • NYK unveils Cool Earth project
  • India's growth rate to drop
  • CMA CGM net up 58%
  • Lytle new No. 2 at Port of Long Beach
  • ICC says IMO must set new anti-pollution standards
  • Mitsui buys into Turkish port auto business

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Stowaways cost the industry USD20 million a year: can incidents be reduced?
    This week a conference in China, hosted by Japanese ocean carrier NYK and the UK P&I Club, debated the problem of stowaway incidents which have risen in cost by 100% in the past 10 years. Currently, they are estimated to be costing the industry more than USD20 million a year.
  • Rotterdam's ECT promoting night time trucking
  • Evergreen upgrades ADR link
  • Full speed ahead for CMA CGM as its income surges by 58%
  • Piraeus extends tender deadline to May 9

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Ultrapetrol optimistic
    Felipe Menendez offers a positive look at 2008 after fourth-quarter results send shares on a plunge.
  • Economou sells another
    Brokers say Greece's Cardiff Marine has sold off a 19-year-old capesize for $83m.
  • DNV revenue jumps
    Revenue jumps at Det Norske Veritas on strong demand, but taxes scale profits back by 1.8%.
  • Komrowski sells duo
    Undisclosed interests have paid about $68m for a pair of the Hamburg owner's panamax bulkers.
  • Failed system sank Queen
    Canada's Transportation Safety Board says a fourth officer was distracted when he missed a course change that led to the sinking of the Queen of the North.
  • Wilson Sons in PSV deal
    Brazilian terminal, offshore vessel and shipyard group will fetch $100m to build four platform supply vessels.
  • Star Bulk takes supramax
    US-listed bulker owner will shell out $72m for Norden's Nord Wave.
  • Ultrapetrol takes a beating
    Felipe Menendez-led company loses nearly a quarter of its market value after fourth quarter results missed market expectations.
  • Double detention in Hong Kong
    Ammships tanker and small general cargoship the only names on February list of shame.
  • Sinotrans on the prowl
    Chinese bulker owner looks for smaller rival to buy, plus second-hand tonnage.
  • Mortensen flags orders
    Norden chief says sale of two bulker units is just a drop in the pond compared with unprecedented orderbook.
  • One in, one out for George
    George Economou-led DryShips takes panamax from Norden for $72m and lets another go for $7m less.
  • Norden confirms bulker sales
    Danish owner set for $75m windfall from sale of supramax and panamax with DryShips one buyer.
  • Chemical Fredriksen
    SFI enters new sector after splashing $60m on a brace of newbuildings.
  • Fredriksen's flexible friend?
    TUI boss Michael Frenzel now considering the Hapag-Lloyd sale or spin-off urged by tanker tycoon and other shareholders.
  • Norden sale saves Torm
    Danish owner posts massive profit increase after selling stake in compatriot and snapping up half of OMI.
  • Founder says farewell
    Vita chairman steps down less than 24-hours after shareholders rejected a take-over bid from Chong Thim Pheng.
  • Perisai bags tug
    Malaysian owner buys offshore vessel from Singapore's Britoil in $11m deal.
  • Tale of two halves for Torm
    Danish giant's product tanker ships have varying success east and west while bulk market remains volatile.
  • Pamplona leaves Trinidad
    German ship at centre of drugs-smuggling case sails but master still facing charges.
  • Ultrapetrol runs out of gas
    Rise in offshore earnings can't lift full-year figures at Felipe Menendez-led US-listed owner.
  • Greek ship grounds, 300 saved
    Passengers and crew hauled off cruise vessel after it struck a reef near the Greek island of Poros.
  • Evergreen beefs up ADR
    First of Taiwanese owner's four bigger 5,400-teu ships enters service between Adriatic and Far East.
  • BLT expects Chembulk boost
    Indonesian tanker owner forecasting big increase in profit this year thanks to acquisition of US rival.
  • GO in a hurry
    Greek bulker owner takes seven months to beat last year's annual profit as it realigns financial reporting period.
  • Piraeus stretches deadline
    Bidders for Greek port's container operations reportedly have until 9 May to lodge offers.
  • Workers poisoned at Tuzla
    Another accident hospitalises workers at controversial Istanbul yard complex, following spate of fatal incidents.
  • Hyundai wants more
    Despite rising costs and concerns over the global credit crunch Korean yard expects more orders.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • CMA CGM profit up 58%
  • Maersk Line results: Progress, but still unsatisfactory
  • APL, Scan-Shipping splitting up
  • Evergreen upgrades Far East/Adriatic service
  • U.S. ship hit by explosion in Istanbul shipyard
  • Matson's North ends long maritime career, Angoco to head Pacific
  • Horizon Lines appoints new head of Guam operations
  • CORRECTION: A.P. Moller - Maersk profit up 15%
  • U.S, Croatia sign open skies pact
  • Guttierez: Exports buoyed U.S. economy
  • President Bush stumps for U.S.-Colombia FTA approval
  • Singapore man pleads guilty to export control violations to India
  • CEVA Brazil expands Eaton contract
  • ILWU contract talks to start Monday
  • PSA, DP World vying for terminal near Chennai

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Furetank buys 37,000-tonner from Broström
    Swedish shipowner Furetank Rederi AB has acquired the 2005-built, 37,000-DWT product carrier Bro Erik from the Swedish tanker owner and operator Brostr'm. The deal generates a SEK 65 million pre-tax profit and a net cash contribution of ...
  • Wärtsilä to design European research icebreaker
    The Wärtsilä-owned design and marine consultant Schiffko GmbH in Hamburg will design the new research icebreaker Aurora Borealis for the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship shall facilitate research in ice and ...
  • Successful maiden voyage for kite driven cargo vessel
    German Beluga Shipping's newbuilt heavylift/multipurpose carrier Beluga SkySails of 10,000 DWT, has arrived in Mo-i-Rana in Norway after a 11,952 nautical mile long maiden voyage from Germany via Venezuela and USA. The vessel is equipped with testing ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2008
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Moller-Maersk says environmental issues cannot be ignored
    "Playing for time is not an option" says group's CEO.
  • Mexico buyers favour MGO
    Bargain prices proving a good option, alternative to IFO.
  • Clean up, save on fuel
    Hull performance expert taking the dollar saving and lower emissions message to conference audience.
  • Dutch official stresses CO2 cost of switch to distillates
    Dutch refineries would emit an extra 3.5 million mt of CO2 if they had to convert residual fuel to distillates for Rotterdam bunker market.
  • SkySails ship completes 12,000 miles round trip
    Ship's captain says a new a 'new chapter' has been written in the history of shipping as towing kite cuts bunker consumption.
  • Rotterdam market firming again
  • Supply shortage on cargo delay
    Hong Kong bunker market facing some 380 cst product tightness.
  • Liner operator could stock bunkers at box ports
    CMA CGM chairman considering dedicated oil tanks at key ports.
  • Singapore barge operator to move office
  • IEA meeting to discuss oil prices
    Crude oil climbs above $110 per barrel.
  • Subic Freeport may double bunker storage
    Growth in traffic at Philippines port prompts bunkering investment.

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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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