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March 21, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panama ports see 20% jump in box volume
    Panama's ports expect shipping container volumes to grow by a fifth this year despite a slowing US economy as Chinese trade surges, the head of the country's top maritime body said on Wednesday.
  • Maersk to scrap NASA service due to weak demand
    AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world's largest container shipping line, will end a service linking ports on the eastern coasts of North and South America amid weakening demand on US routes.
  • Berlian must cut debt in 4 months to avoid default risk
    PT Berlian Laju Tanker, Indonesia's biggest shipping company by value, must cut debt in four months to comply with bond covenants and avoid the risk of a default.
  • Lianyungang aims to boost '08 profits
  • Freight rates set to fall after '09: Galbraith's
  • STX Shipbuilding wins US$353m worth of orders

Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants to take 5.4pc stake in Ningbo port
  • Speculation rife over who will buy Hapag-Lloyd
  • Tianjin Lingang Industrial Area throughput to double this year
  • Shandong's Port of Longkou to add 10 million tonnes capacity
  • ESC urges greater understanding between shippers and rail operators
  • Barloworld Logistics takes over Swift Group
  • Lufthansa Cargo earns fiscal 2007 operating profit of US$211 million
  • Czech Airlines Cargo deploys OAG Cargo's IT announcement service

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Management changes at SBB and SBB Cargo
  • What will happen to Hapag-Lloyd?
  • Lufthansa Cargo receives seal of approval for security performance
  • Advance International: rail services in Russia
  • Imperial Logistics scoops up FoodTankers AB

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Three more lines for ELAA
  • Frontline set to increase OSG stake
  • Panama pilots row
  • Methanol auxiliary power trials

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Electric Boat gets $357 million submarine contract
  • Hercules Offshore wins contracts for two jackups
  • U.S. inland barge fleet grows
  • Gulf offshore lease sales bring $3.7 billion in high bids
  • Carnival reports first quarter results

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • New medical guide available for seafarers
  • Bidders submit proposals for Panama Canal dredging
  • Free Port of Seattle seminar set for Fishermen's Terminal
  • PMSA joining California ports in vessel pollution incentive program
  • Top Ships board Oks 1:3 reverse stock split

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Fredriksen takes stake in OSG
    JOHN Fredriksen and his quoted tanker company Frontline have taken a stake of up to 10% in US rival.
  • Fredriksen launches bid to join Tui board
  • Battistello denies mafia allegation
    CONTSHIP Italia chairman Cecilia Battistello refutes claims that Gioia Tauro is infiltrated by the mafia.
  • ELAA gains three new members
    PACIFIC International Lines, Wan Hai Lines and Independent Container Line enrol as full members.
  • Offshore vessels sail into prime position
    OWNERS of offshore vessels will be key benefactors from the rising investments by the world's largest oil and gas companies.
  • Oil majors set their sights on LNG
    OIL giants build more LNG plants as opportunities for conventional oil developments dwindle and gas prices climb.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Playing chicken with tanker markets
    There has been no change in market fundamentals to explain this week's surge in tanker rates
  • Fredriksen buys OSG stake
    FRONTLINE boss John Frederiksen has purchased a 5.2% stake in Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)
  • Panama pilots sue over ISPS, Solas
    PANAMA'S pilotage company Panama Pilots Services Corp is suing its rival Caribbean Pilots Inc and various institutions over licences granted to a rival
  • Australia ratifies spill convention
    AUSTRALIA'S government will ratify the Bunker Oil Convention and the IOPC Supplementary Fund Protocol in a bid to increase compensation for oil spills in its waters
  • Gujurat demolitions begin
    NEW DELHI 20 March ' Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has given breaking permissions to almost every junk ship that is beached at Alang-Sosiya, and demolition is in full swing
  • Falling spending curbs Carnival
    CARNIVAL Corporation's profits are being pressured by both 'extraordinary' fuel costs and falling onboard spending
  • Canadian border embarrassment
  • Indians on warpath over sinking
  • Kencana forecasts bigger growth
  • Imabari merges yards
  • On-board broadband goes global
  • Titan China terminal gains approval
  • Rickmers Trust finalises box deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Port of Los Angeles approves trucks plan with employee-driver provision
    Legal challenges await clean-trucks plan that limits harbor trucking concessions to licensed motor carriers with employee drivers.
  • Port of New York-New Jersey purchases Terminal X' site
  • FedEx profits fall
  • NY-NJ box volume up
  • MSC hikes U.S. fuel fee
  • Portland traffic declines
  • Leaders hint at Doha deal
  • Rickmers buys 13 box ships
  • Rhode Island Port of Davisville adds exports
  • Panama Canal reviewing dredging bids
  • South Korea lifts tariffs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Marport hits record
  • Zeeland politics ease in favour of VCT
  • Maersk starts implementation of floating BAF
  • Cash rich DFDS to bid for Norfolk Line?
  • Hamburg Sud names its biggest box ship

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Hunting for buys
    In a rare private interview, Fredriksen talks about tanker consolidation, the offshore boom, his aims for TUI and what makes him go on.
  • Panamax on the block
    Brokers are circulating a Japanese-controlled bulker as up for sale.
  • EPA goes after US scrapbroker
    US environmental agency files a complaint against scrap brokers involved in the deal to take the torch to the embattled cruiseship.
  • Wilson Sons net surges
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and terminal operator posts a 39.4% rise in fourth-quarter profits.
  • Double Fortune sold
    Undisclosed South Korean buyers take an 11-year-old panamax bulker for $67m.
  • Fredriksen confirms OSG buy
    Frontline boss on course to be second largest shareholder in Morten Arntzen-led rival after snapping up an initial 5.2% stake.
  • Carnival defends fees
    Although Royal Caribbean is offering refunds to some guests, Carnival says its fuel supplement is different.
  • Fuel hike bites Carnival
    Rising bunker costs drag down first quarter earnings at Micky Arison-led cruise company despite an increase in revenue.
  • American hires CFO
    Barge operator and shipyard company American Commercial Lines hires Thomas Pilholski for the role of finance chief.
  • STX bags $353m quartet
    European owners slate two VLOCs and a brace of chemical tankers at the Seoul-listed yard.
  • More sales action for Pac Basin
    Richard Hext-led handysize bulker owner offloads another unit and takes it back on charter for four years.
  • PFL not for sale
    South Pacific operator's shareholders vote against sale to Swire or PIL.
  • Aon picks P&I winners
    Top broking group says the clubs achieved a $374m premium hike that left shipowners in Munch mode.
  • Rhymes with dinner
    TradeWinds finds its winner. Web TV hunts down contestants in the shipping limerick competition and presents the award for best bard.
  • Top terminates Faultless ties
    Evangelos Pistiolis ends the bareboat charter of a susemax tanker following the sale of the vessel to a third party.
  • Vinashin signs for seven
    Two of Vietnamese group's yards to build series of 20,000-dwt cargoships for domestic owners.
  • Fredriksen stalks OSG
    Tanker consolidation is on again as John Fredriksen makes his move on Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG).
  • Teekay LNG buys from parent
    Spun-off gas carrier owner snaps up two 1993-built units and charters them back to Teekay Corp.
  • Jutha to branch out
    Thai multipurpose owner eyes ship management deals for 2008.
  • Credit crunch crunches
    Managing director at New Jersey brokerage says banks are less willing to leverage vessel assets.
  • Wujiazui builds $6bn orderbook
    Nanjing's relative newcomer has long list of bulkers and containerships due for delivery up to 2012.
  • Fearless Fulford
    Clarkson's chief executive snaps up company stock, despite concerns over Sovcomflot legal threat.
  • Maersk and Hamburg team up
    Liner firms to start a new service between the US east coast and New Zealand and Australia.
  • OSG in it for the long haul
    US-listed tanker owner's boss says judging OSG spin-off by its trading price doesn't make sense.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Maersk pulling out of U.S./East Coast South America trade
  • ELAA now has all top 20 ocean carriers
  • China Shipping suspending Asia/Med loop as Chinese exports dip
  • Shipping industry facing more regional regulation
  • MSC to increase U.S. inbound BAFs from some European countries
  • Lonrho increases holding in SAILS
  • FedEx profits erode 6% in 3rd quarter
  • Lufthansa Cargo's operating profit up 66%
  • Great Wall Airlines adds Tianjin to network
  • NWA Cargo hikes fuel surcharge
  • British Airways World Cargo increasing fuel surcharge
  • CN outlines spending plans in 2008
  • Forward Air completes acquisition
  • Vietnam's furniture industry accused of using illegal timber
  • DHL lands record automotive logistics contract with Jaguar, Land Rover
  • BIS starts online export compliance training
  • Developer plans project near New York airport
  • U.S. Army's top logistics officer earns third star
  • Rohrmann to join Panalpina board
  • SEKO expands in New York, Virginia
  • Ocean carriers and SoCal ports announce low-sulfur fuel subsidy program
  • Iranian ports fail security standard

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Broström takes delivery of product tanker
    Broström has taken delivery of the product tanker Bro Agnes, 17,000 DWT. The vessel is the second of three Broström vessels in a series of six being built in Tuzla, Turkey, in partnership with D'nya Shipping of Istanbul. The Bro ...
  • Riverdance declared a constructive total loss
    Seatruck Ferries' ro-ro cargo vessel Riverdance, 6,040 GT and built 1977, has been declared a constructive total loss. The parties UK Maritime Coastguard Agency, the UK secretary of state salvage representative, insurers and the salvage company Smit International took ...
  • Kopernik replaces Mikolaj Kopernik
    Euroafrica Shipping Lines Ltd. has decided to replace the oldest ferry on the Swinoujscie to Ystad run, the Mikolaj Kopernik, at the end of March. The old vessel will be replaced by the Kopernik which currently is berthed in Szszecin ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 20, 2008
  • Carnival fuel prediction over $500
    Financial results under pressure as bunker costs keep rising.
  • Crude, bunkers slump further
    $20 knocked off Rotterdam fuel oil values in two days as crude sentiment turns.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Ukraine seeks 1.4 billion spill compensation
    Wants Russia to pay damages following Kerch Strait fuel oil pollution.
  • Catfines spike observed in ARA region
    Viswa Lab reports sudden increase in average values since February with four off-spec cases in March.
  • Port fuel incentives won't replace new rules
    Subsidy scheme of limited duration and California plans main engine fuel restrictions.
  • Rotterdam quiet, prompt supply tight
  • Oil removal starts on sunken tanker
    Tanker carrying 1,700 tonnes of fuel oil sank off Vietnam's central coast earlier this month.
  • IMO and EU communications continue
    EU supportive of international ship emission regulations, but ready to act alone.
  • EMSA looking for more oil spill recovery vessels
    Applications wanted by the end of April as agency seeks to strengthen cover in the Black and North Seas.
  • Industry supports ports' fuel plan
    PMSA coming in behind proposal to subsidise distillate fuel.
  • Rollercoaster week for crude
    Prices down again Wednesday after DOE report shows dip in US demand.
  • Poll: Emissions trading a 'useful option'
    Industry supporting pollution reducing initiative despite IMO snub.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • New Kingston oil spill 'not bunkers'
    Local authority says frequency of spills points to need for review of procedures.
  • KazMunayGas acquires Batumi port and oil terminal
    KazMunayGaz now owns all oil facilities along with container and dry/general bulk cargo berths.
  • Rotterdam market still firm
  • PetroChina buys cargo for blending
    A961 grade bought to counterbalance influx of high-viscosity and high density Western cargoes.

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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
››› 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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