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May 20, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • AP Moller-Maersk's Q1 profit nearly triples to US$1.1b
    Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk said its net profit nearly tripled in the first quarter due to higher oil prices and higher container freight rates, boosting its shares by 7 per cent.
  • Baltic Dry Index extends record in London trade
    Commodity shipping costs rose to a record for a second day last Friday as congestion at China's ports exacerbated a shortage of vessels and the nation's steelmakers buy unprecedented volumes of iron ore.
  • Volatility seen in bulk ship market after record rates
    Freight costs for natural resources could break more records, but the market will be volatile as it grapples with heavy iron ore supplies, congestion at ports and new vessels.
  • Korean shipyard shares on the rise
  • China faces hightened oil-spill risk

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen, Cosco to upgrade China - Arabian Persian Gulf service
  • China, France to build stronger transport partnerships
  • Chongqing plans to eliminate smaller ships for bigger ones
  • Qingdao Port throughput exceeds 100 million tonnes in first four months
  • EU slams 100pc box scanning as too costly to implement
  • Aqaba container terminal joins Project Rebuild Iraq 2008
  • Fesco net earnings fall 30 fold in first quarter
  • Transport sector rushes help to quake and cyclone victims
  • ACE Aviation Q1 loss hits US$180 million after cargo cartel provision
  • Employees gather for blessing after Aloha Air Cargo bought

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APL expands Asia-Australia service with two new loops
  • Emirates quits AGX service
  • ...expanding service calling Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore
  • K Line joins Wan Hai on Japan China Vietnam service
  • Hapag-Lloyd's 8,749-TEU vessel to also serve as training ship
  • Marchen Maersk named at Odense Yard
  • Med ports increasingly opting for Kalmar's RTGs
  • CMA CGM offers new maritime training programme in Marseilles beginning Sept.
  • Evergreen Group Chairman honoured
  • DP World starts building box terminal in Peru
  • Russia's 'Big Port'
  • MOL to build 53 new iron ore carriers
  • Hutchison, Cosco bid to operate Greek port of Piraeus
  • GE Shipping delivers Jag Vikas
  • K. Sankar takes charge as Schenker India's head of operations down South
  • Panalpina offers ex-im trade an array of specialised logistics solutions
  • Mercator Lines tests uncharted waters
  • ...net swells by 175 pc
  • ECGC, United India strike deal to offer exporters free marine insurance
  • Gems & jewellery exports off to dazzling start in 2008-09
  • Farm trade vital for India-US FTA-Envoy
  • Maharashtra wine now toast of the world!
  • IRISL's m.v. Lucky Man makes maiden call at MPSEZ container terminal
  • Rlys to waive 30 pc surcharge on iron ore transported for domestic use
  • 'Green' signal for Navi Mumbai airport
  • CWC's AFS-Virugambakkam clears 1st import consignment
  • Industrial growth nose-dives to six-year low
  • Ficci-PwC study brings out investment opportunities for NZ & Australia
  • Crude import duty cut ruled out
  • CBEC serves notice on CII

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Panagia and Wraight leaving Cargoitalia
  • Gondrand appoints new CFO
  • HHLA: successful start to business year 2008
  • BA posts record results
  • DPWN improves sales, but not profit

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Aid ship hijacked
  • AP Moller profit up
  • Hellenic fixes panamax at US$71,000 a day
  • Evergreen rejigs Asia services

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • GD delivers Unmanned Surface Vessel
  • $850 million drillship sale and leaseback
  • Intermarine to add eight newbuilds
  • Safe Bulkers, Inc. plans IPO
  • Guangzhou to build 12 anchor handlers

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Port of Bellingham marina earns environmental honor
  • Coast Guard training vessel to visit Astoria in June
  • Port of Haifa director visiting Port of Portland
  • Homeland Security Department sets new round of grants for 2008
  • CKYH Alliance carriers changing Asia/US services

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Dry bulk rates surge towards $300,000 per day
    CAPESIZE rates are pushing the dry bulk market skywards as Baltic Dry Index hits another high.
  • Red hot dry bulk rates head to new heights
  • Safe Bulkers heads for Wall Street
    POLYS Hajioannou-led company to kickstart US dry bulk IPOs with $220m listing.
  • CMA CGM pledges support for French ports
    GROUP will continue to give priority to French terminals despite disruption caused by strikes.

Fairplayweb site
  • A tale of two oil spills
    THE FINAL US Coast Guard report into the Cosco Busan incident says many observations are almost identical to those made about the Cape Mohican (IMO 7223314) 266 tonne oil spill in 1996 and in San Francisco.
  • US masters call for policy shift
    A GROUP representing senior US ships masters is asking that vessel documentation and inspection be transferred from the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) to the Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration). Full Story
  • Iran makes $88M to expand Caspian fleet
    IRAN'S maritime authorities have raised $88M from banks to fund the renovation and expansion of the Caspian Sea shipping fleet. Full Story
  • Goldman Sachs loses Daewoo M&A
    GOLDMAN Sachs has lost its place in Daewoo Shipbuilding's M&A process. Full Story
  • OPEC profiteering could cause recession
    A GLOBAL economic recession is looming if OPEC does not open the oil taps and increase crude supply to rein in oil prices, claims the Centre for Global Energy Studies. Full Story
  • Rates affect trade patterns
    HIGH oil prices and a buildup of onshore stocks are causing crude oil tanker movements to shift eastward and halve in duration, claim analysts at the Centre for Global Energy Studies.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Feds defend ILA lawsuit
    Urge federal judge to reject defense motions to dismiss racketeering lawsuit against longshore union.
  • Port of Seattle expects to sign container line for T-18
  • Panama Canal traffic off
  • U.S. ports mulling anti-pollution measures
  • More smog cuts needed by S. Calif. transport industry
  • CKYH looks to save fuel on trans-Pacific services
  • McCain opposes U.S. subsidies for agribusiness
  • New container vessel joins Safmarine U.S. service
  • Intermarine adds heavylift ships
  • Ice chills Lakes cargo
  • Guam port plan goes to vote

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • CMA CGM's ANDEX targets South America West Coast growth
  • Box screening for more Aus ports
  • Evergreen announces maiden East Asia-Australia link
  • Panama Canal pilots' go-slow 'isolated'
  • Trailer Bridge in the red in Q1

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Rainbow ahead
    Stunning image by OSG tanker master Charles Brown in commanding lead in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year contest.
  • Surplus for Steamship
    Release of old year claims provision boosts reserves for club that faces hefty Cosco Busan bill.
  • DryShips profits double
    George Economou's US-listed bulker owner increases net income by 160% thanks to stronger rates.
  • Genco fixes another
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker owner reveals its second three-year fixture in a day.
  • Trailer Bridge charges
    As stock in the Puerto Rico container barge specialist jump by 21.3% after an analyst upgrade, other US-listed shipping companies rise and dry-bulk slips.
  • Molaris confirms yard woes
    Excel Maritime Carriers' four capesize newbuildings at greenfield Korea Shipyard may not be delivered.
  • Excel forecast boosted
    After first-quarter results beat expectations, a Cantor Fitzgerald analyst pumps up her forecast for the US-listed owner's earnings and share price.
  • Genco in shares sale
    New York bulker owner readies a stock offering to boost coffers and allow major stakeholders to cash out.
  • Intermarine gets heavier
    US heavy-lift player ties up eight more Jungerhans units on order in Portugal with long-term charters.
  • Saevik looks for Aker exit
    Norwegian shipowner will sell stock at a discount rate, blaming a lack of support for his strategy going forward.
  • More Prosperity for Pac Basin
    New York's Genco Shipping & Trading extends a handymax bulker's time-charter by three years.
  • Jinhui beefs up orderbook
    Bulker owner inks another supramax unit at Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding.
  • Kassiotis takes resales
    Omega Navigation bags two product tankers newbuildings in $111m spree.
  • VLCC orders surge
    Broker says newbuilding orders for VLCCs are racing ahead on the back of red-hot freight rates.
  • Excel spot on
    Surge in average spot or short-term charter rates trebles first-quarter net profit at Excel Maritime Carriers.
  • Euroseas buys low
    Greek owner builds fleet with deal for 2,556-teu vessel for what it says is a price reflecting lower charter rate.
  • Fredriksen frees up $600m
    Seadrill completes $850m sale-and-leaseback of newbuilding, with similar deals on the table for other units.
  • Dover Strait near-miss
    Investigators probe close-quarters situation between cruiseship and car carrier in busy waterway.
  • Rieber rocks up at Bluestone
    Norwegian offshore owner grabs 40% of Singapore geotechnical specialist for an undisclosed fee.
  • Two more dead at Tuzla
    Two separate accidents claim more lives at under-fire Istanbul shipyard complex.
  • Sadra strike solved?
    Iranian yard workers walk out over unpaid wages, but solution is in sight.
  • Atlantis reborn
    Orkla Finans and RS Platou Finans team up in shipowning joint venture, with Hans Jurgen Firing and Per Engset already recruited to the board.
  • Sugar ship seized off Somalia
    Suggestion that vessel is carrying military equipment denied by operator, but no demands yet from pirates.
  • Nine missing off Philippines
    Indonesian ship rescues two of 11 crew members of Phillipines-flagged vessel which sank in rough seas.
  • MSC ship springs leak
    Indian coastguard rushes to aid of boxship, plugging leak as crew prepared to abandon.
  • Forecasts in Fredriksen's favour
    First quarter returns expected to rise at Frontline on the back of strong VLCC and Suezmax rates, analyst says.
  • "Malaria" kills worker at Subic
    Six others ill after another claimed outbreak at Hanjin's new Philippines shipyard.
  • CKYH rejigs transpacific loops
    Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin make route adjustments to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Anchor-handler burns at Bender
    Newbuilding damaged by blaze at US shipyard, and three firefighters injured.
  • Jutha's profits sink
    Lack of ship disposals dampens results in first quarter for Thai multi-purpose vessel operator.
  • Goldman sacked
    Investment bank will not lead sale of controlling stake in Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding as earlier announced.
  • Passengers saved from ferry fire
    More than 700 people rescued after blaze breaks out on vessel in Borneo river.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • CKYH Alliance rationalizing transpacific network
  • MISC's fiscal year sales up, profit down
  • Maersk upgrading Europe/Middle East tonnage
  • MSC entering Europe/West Coast South America trade
  • Evergreen to start Taiwan-China-Australia Express
  • IANA: International box moves down, domestic up
  • U.S. plans 500,000 metric ton food aid shipment to North Korea
  • U.S. ships with food aid en route to Haiti
  • TAPA EMEA chairman steps down
  • DHS awards ports $388 million for security
  • L.A. port approves truck plan with employee-only licensing scheme

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • O.W. Bunkering lost a tanker in a fire at Las Palmas
    O. W. Bunkering & Trading A/S has lost their bunker tanker Olivia in a fire while lying at Las Palmas two weeks ago, and one crew member lost his life. During the stay in Las Palmas the boiler exploded and ...
  • Russian captain put in jail after grounding on Bornholm
    The police at Rønne took the 46 years old master of the Russian vessel MCL Trader into custody on Bornholm Saturday. The vessel ran aground in the early morning hours a few miles north of Rønne on Antoinette Beach on ...
  • New vessels to Alfons Håkans
    The Finnish tug owner Alfons Håkans has acquired the 55.5 ton bollard pull ASD tug Amber from Latvia. Renamed Triton, the tug is now operated with a Finnish crew under Finnish flag. She was built in the Netherlands in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2008
  • Navy fuel tanker modified to meet IMO standards
    10% of cargo capacity lost as wing tanks are decommissioned.
  • New tug design promises near-zero emissions
    Hydrogen fuel cells mean zero emissions for about 85% of the time.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Fuel saving strategy causing rush on ships
    Liners looking for more ships to maintain service capacity.
  • Rotterdam barge market tight
  • Tokyo: Approaching typhoon may halt bunker operations
    Typhoon Halong expected to close in on Tokyo tomorrow morning.
  • Busan prices undercut Singapore
    Price weaken as avails improve.
  • US operator looking for single hull product tankers
    Converting single hull tankers can be 'attractive' risk.
  • French fishermen block ports over fuel prices
    Blockade to last until talks with government scheduled for Wednesday.
  • New focus on quality as fuel costs climb
    'Off-specs' becoming less tolerated, says DNVPS.
  • New oil terminal in Georgia
    Terminal has capacity to transship up to four million mt of fuel oil a year.
  • Piling work begins on bunker hub
    Construction 'on schedule' for Tanjung Pelepas bunkering project.

›››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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