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October 17, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tough times, but industry will pull through: SSA
    STRONG cooperation between the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the government was highlighted at the association's 23rd anniversary dinner last night.
  • New accounting rules for Korean shipbuilders
    South Korea plans to change accounting rules for shipbuilders to help bolster their balance sheets, as a 32 per cent plunge in the local currency this year slashed their capital by as much as 50 per cent.
  • Stocks dive as freight rates sink
    Asian shipping stocks plunged yesterday, with some losing up to a quarter of their value after international freight rates fell to a 5-year low as raw materials trade sank on fears of a global recession.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK September up 1.2pc to 2.13 million TEU, Singapore rises 8.5pc
  • Maersk cuts bunker surcharge on Mideast routes
  • Yang Ming to sell dry bulk operations to subsidiary
  • Zhengzhou-Shanghai sea-rail container intermodal service launched
  • China sets road freight rates according to fuel prices
  • IMO set to approve draft ship recycling convention
  • Mumbai Port improves box handling with offshore terminal
  • BIFA: Don't be caught out by new US security box rule
  • Rwanda opens US$2.6 million inland container depot
  • China Southern launches Wuhan-Vietnam cargo service
  • Qiyang cargo flights between HK, Chengdu, Shenzhen
  • Atlas issues profit warning, says prospects better in 2009
  • Trans Eurasia Germany-China rail rivals airfreight
  • British Columbia airport to poach business from Anchorage

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ESL bags Asia Pacific Shipping Liner Excellence Award
  • BCC&I to beam spotlight over maritime industry on December 3 & 4
  • Financial heartbreaks seen awaiting some shipping lines
  • Mauritius sees scope for more partnerships
  • Maize exports allowed with ban order lapsing
  • Korea to exhibit maritime strengths from Oct. 23 to 25
  • MPSEZ presented 'Infrastructure Developer of Year' award
  • GPA chief brings out Savannah port's strengths
  • Baalu invites Korean investments in NMDP & NHDP Chung evinces interest in port projects
  • India's GDP will grow to $ 35 trillion by 2040-ADB
  • With 14 more items dereserved, only 21 left exclusively for SSI sector

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Lufthansa to and from Milan
  • New brand name for WLS
  • Financial crisis could propel logistics industry forward
  • P&B Associates and Inttra to cooperate in Latin America

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Bulker hijacked
  • Dry bulk demand "will come roaring back"
  • Shipping "90,000 officers short by 2012"
  • Owners warned to check 3rd party guarantees
  • AXA opens Singapore branch
  • Asian ferry owners optimistic despite economic crisis

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Atwood won't exercise option at Jurong for further semi
  • Bunge takes stake in Vietnam port
  • MOL tests LNG-fueled shoreside power
  • Foss strengthens global services team
  • EC pressures U.K. on maritime laws
  • KDB disqualifies POSCO bid for DSME

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Tidewater tug crew honored by Coast Guard
  • NOL no longer in running for Hapag-Lloyd container business
  • MOL holds successful LNG shore power supply test
  • TSA carriers predict container volume slowdown
  • New nonstop flights begin between Portland, Klamath Falls and North Bend

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Brokers baulk at valuations as prices slide
    SHIP valuations done only on a case-by-case basis as secondhand vessel rates "fall by the day and by the hour".
  • Secondhand prices tumble as confidence slips further
  • Asia-Europe box rates in turmoil
    FREIGHT rates under renewed pressure after two global lines cut their prices to new all-time lows.
  • Industrial Carriers files for bankruptcy
    UKRANIAN-based bulker operator is first high-profile casualty of the dramatic market collapse in freight rates.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Pirates release Bright Ruby crew
    Pirates have released the crew of the Bright RubySOMALI pirates have released the crew of the South Korean-registered 26,589dwt bulker Bright Ruby, which was seized off the Somali coast on 10 September
  • Polish PM fights for doomed yards
    POLISH prime minister Donald Tusk has promised "prompt and resolute decisions" to save bankruptcy-threatened shipyards of Gdynia and Szczecin
  • Obama 'would kill US coal trade'
    THE election of Senator Barack Obama would lead to a radical shift in energy and trade policies set by the Bush administration, it was claimed yesterday
  • Insurers focus on crew nationalities
    INSURERS worldwide continue to look at the crewing make-up of commercial vessels as a major factor in assessing premiums on vessels, cargoes and voyages
  • Lack of trust hits dry bulk market
    SPOT rates for dry bulk carriers have come under attack from all sides and lack of credit is the latest, and at the moment the biggest, factor behind sharp falls, a shipping analyst has told Fairplay
  • Supramax seized off Somalia
    SOMALI pirates have seized the Supramax bulker African Sanderling in the Gulf of Aden
  • Piraeus terminal decision causes riot
    DIRECTORS of Piraeus Port Authority voted yesterday to approve the contract for the concession of the container terminal to Cosco Pacific

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • West Coast imports weaker in September
    Containerized imports at California's ports dropped sharply in September in what should have been the busiest month of the year
  • Appeals court to hear vessel emissions case
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets $750M loan to buy ships
  • Trans-Pacific lines see rebound in 2009 second half
  • Dry bulk rates collapse
  • Portland boxes up 9.6%
  • WTO backs U.S., Canada in EU beef hormone dispute
  • New ship for Seaspan
  • MOL tests LA cold-ironing
  • Smaller ships for Wan Hai, PIL trans-Pacific service
  • NYK, OOCL to share chassis

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Colombo booming despite economic downturn
  • Downturn bites hard at Long Beach
  • US trucker benefits from strong intermodal
  • Post-conference dynamism
  • Gothenburg to implement CATOS box system

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Stocks split
    Shipping and offshore stocks head in different directions, but trade mostly higher, as US markets regain ground.
  • 'Misguided' jump
    Unix Line says three men who went overboard on the Ginga Falcon were attempting to swim to Canadian shores.
  • ICI hits rocks
    Slumping dry-bulk rates and derivative losses lead Industrial Carriers to file for bankruptcy as it hands back Greek suezmax early.
  • Uruguay upgrade
    The port of Montevideo scores a $40m loan to boost efficiency at South America's fourth largest box port.
  • Bright Ruby 'free'
    Reports indicate South Korean bulk carrier seized by Somali pirates a month ago is released.
  • Kinder terminals
    Energy transport company Kinder Morgan sees 21% growth in terminal earnings.
  • Posco pushed out
    Korea Development Bank shoves Korean steel giant off the track in race to snap up DSME stake.
  • Greeks united
    Attica to mop up Blue Star and Superfast Ferries by year end in all shares deal aimed at boosting market capitalisation.
  • Wilson nets $60m
    Norwegian shipowner secures 10 year charters for two 1980s built bulkers.
  • Sulpicio sells
    Philippines owner offloads two small ro-ros to rival Roble and will scrap 1950s-built sister.
  • Bow cargo banned
    Indonesian owner prohibits storage of cargo in ships' bows after fire on ferry.
  • Batavia blaze
    Fire causes extensive damage to Dutch yard where historic sailing ships are reconstructed.
  • Bunge bags port
    US agricultural company picks up 50% stake in Vietnam's only panamax-ready dry-bulk port.
  • Storms cost $18m
    New York insurer Navigators Group tallies up after-tax losses from hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
  • Hapag loaded
    German boxship owner scoops $750m to buy 29 vessels from TUI and complete its separation from the tourism group.
  • Stocks chopped
    Falling BDI and global economic woe hits shipping shares across Asia while bulker owners struggle in Oslo.
  • Navies slammed
    Syrian manager of ship freed from pirates by Puntland forces blasts ineffective coalition forces.
  • D'Amico buys back
    Milan-listed tanker owner picks up $672,090 worth of its own stock.
  • Revival on hold
    Maersk Line chief Eivind Kolding admits financial crisis may delay expected turnaround in boxship giant's fortunes.
  • Talks back on
    Somali pirates withdraw threat to blow up Faina with negotiations back on for ro-ro's release.
  • Death at B+V
    Probe begins into scaffolding collapse at German yard that killed one worker and injured two others.
  • Thor Star freed
    Thoresen Thai-owned vessel released by Somali pirates. No word on payment of ransom.
  • Cargoship sinks
    Vietnamese vessel goes down in heavy weather off China, but no word on casualties.
  • Q-Ship falls
    Nine-month profit down 3.9% for Doha-listed tanker and gas carrier player.
  • Binh eyes bonds
    Pham Thanh Binh-led Vinashin to raise another $400m by breaking our more bonds next year.
  • Don't panic
    Philip Clausius-led shipping trust looks to sooth frayed nerves after stock price plummets.
  • Pregnant pause
    Helicopter winches woman from Rotterdam to Hull ferry after she goes into labour.
  • Ping-pong peril
    Chinese man to attempt Taiwanese crossing by paddling in paper boat with table-tennis bats.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Transpacific carriers forecast flat volumes in 2009
  • Security firm warns against arming crew to fight piracy
  • CMA CGM to start weekly Indian Ocean islands service
  • Palm oil giant acquires Singapore ship charterer
  • As losses mount, rivals Jet and Kingfisher form alliance
  • Work starts on K.C. air-logistics park
  • Unions pressure Oak Harbor retail customers
  • Crandall named president of Savi Group
  • Two more offices open for time:matters
  • MOL tests ship-to-shore system at SoCal port
  • Da Chan gets new batch of dual hoist quay cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Baltic Pilot won in pilot case
    The state pilotage authority Finnpilot does not have a monopoly on pilotage activities in Finland and it is not illegal to engage a competent pilot working for an employer that is not Finnpilot, according to the office of the public ...
  • Coaster and fishing vessel in collision in Great Belt
    The Swedish coaster Nordtrader was involved in a collision the night before Wednesday with a Danish fishing vessel. The fishing vessel involved was the Guldsand (ten metres long and seven GT). The collision took place in the Great Belt close ...
  • New report on Fredericia Skibsværft
    Today, the Municipality of Fredericia will present a report on the possibilities of relocating Fredericia Skibsværft within the limits of the port of Fredericia. The plan has been drawn up as a response to the criticized original plan of building ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Stockpile report bearish, OPEC moves meeting
    DOE results this week sending crude even lower as producer cartel bringing forward its emergency meeting.
  • Shipowners back calls for 'bunker tax'
    French shipowners say bunker levy could fund projects aimed at cutting GHG emissions.
  • Singapore bunkers at 13-month low
    Prices in Singapore plunge below $400 as crude oil markets continue to weaken.
  • Bunker prices under spotlight at SIBCON
    Speakers at SIBCON say price volatility will drive innovation.
  • Shipping fundamentals 'in place' despite downturn
    The financial crisis is not a shipping crisis, says analyst.
  • 'Economic meltdown' will hit bunker demand
    Traditional demand forecasts 'blown out the window' by recent events.
  • Marine technology company sees income grow
    Kittiwake forecasts more growth in atmosphere of economic uncertainty and high fuel costs.
  • Maersk Inc. to open Sustainability Forum
    Over 100 delegates from key areas of the shipping industry are signed-up to attend this month's Washington Conference.
  • Chemoil to start supplying in India this year
    Chemoil 'proud to be the first non-Indian company established in India's bunker market.'

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
PORTS
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
CUSTOMS
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
SHIPYARDS
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
EDUCATION
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
PORTS
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
ACCIDENTS
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
NEWS
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
PORTS
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
LOGISTICS
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
INSTITUTIONS
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
SHIPPING
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
NEWS
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
DEFENCE
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
TRUCKING
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
LOGISTICS
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
NEWS
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
LOGISTICS
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
PORTS
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
SHIPPING
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
NEWS
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
LOGISTICS
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
PORTS
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
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