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November 21, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Saudi tanker owners in talks with pirates
    The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are in negotiations with Somali pirates who have demanded a ransom for the super-tanker laden with US$100 million of oil they hijacked at the weekend.
  • Hin Leong takes delivery of its VLCC
    Local oil player Hin Leong Trading has received the first of a dozen very large crude carriers (VLCCs) that it ordered from China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS).

Sched Netweb site
  • Guangdong's box growth slides 8.7pc in first nine months
  • ADAA reduces bunker surcharge for China, HK, Australia
  • CSCL report first 3Q net loss since 2004, difficulties ahead
  • Tianjin's foreign trade value up 20pc in first nine months
  • Antwerp Port calls on Shenzhen fair to win Asian business
  • Inter-modal transport of Qingdao to set a volume record high
  • America's FDA to open Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou offices
  • Panama president mans suction dredge to kick off expansion
  • India's ports see cargo volumes rise from April-October
  • Indian Navy sinks pirate ship while staving off attack
  • Multiyear ice blocks Northwest Passage despite global warming
  • HK's October air cargo falls 9.2pc, passengers off 1.4pc
  • China Southern Airlines increases flights in winter schedule
  • Machinists' strike, engineer shortage delays Boeing deliveries
  • Singapore establishes School of Civil Aviation Safety & Security

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Fieo seeks special ADB fund to tackle financial crisis in S-E Asia
  • Phosphoric acid imports come under dumping probe lens
  • 2 southern EOUs allowed to export 25,000 tonnes of rice
  • PEC floats tender for pulses import
  • GTI races past 1 m TEUs within 8 months
  • Sittwe port to provide access to landlocked N-E
  • Shippers highlight Port of Liverpool's competitive edge for India
  • GPA increasing handling capacity at Port of Savannah
  • AI to make Nagpur hub for domestic cargo operations
  • Gati to hike rates by 5 to 10 pc in Jan 2009
  • Dollar now rated at Rs 50.50!
  • Situation well in hand, Montek assures industry captains
  • Textile Ministry invites foreign consultants to review & suggest changes in TUF scheme
  • Fortunes swing in favour of ship-breakers
  • Jet Airways to cancel Mumbai-Shanghai-San Francisco service

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • AF-KLM group publishes satisfactory results
  • Lufthansa confirms interest in SAS
  • Schneider Logistics opens five new branches

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Indian Navy sinks pirate ship
  • Confidence ebbs away
  • Ocean HeavyLift ship arrested
  • Drunk master jailed
  • Intertanko launches Version 3 of Questionnaire 88

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Nichols Brothers cuts labor force
  • Golden Gate District to buy two mothballed WSF ferries
  • Obama eyes Arizona Governor for DHS top spot

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • MOL training vessel holds piracy exercise
  • Boeing announces plans to cut nearly 800 positions
  • Dino Caroussis elected UK P&I Club chairman
  • Seattle Tacoma Airport earns excellence award
  • NCS Pearson agrees to pay settlement related to TSA contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Piracy could add $400m to owners' insurance cover costs
    NEWS comes as AP Moller-Maersk confirms it will reroute vulnerable vessels around Cape of Good Hope.
  • 'Unmitigated muddle' over piracy cover costs
  • Derivatives traders to disclose their netting
    CRISIS in shipping forces historic breakthrough that aims to improve transparency in the paper market.
  • Middle East and Black Sea rates double on piracy fears
    HANDYMAX owners this week nearly doubled their daily rates for trips to the Far East that pass through the Gulf of Aden.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • 'Arrogance' seen in LA-LB bosses
    THE PACIFIC Merchant Shipping Association's president has argued that port commissioners in Los Angeles and Long Beach are partly to blame for waning West Coast box business
  • ID panic ahead at US ports?
    US TERMINAL operators ' especially on the West Coast ' are concerned that security deadlines might leave them short of workers and truckers to haul cargo from the quays
  • Wide ties reported for Sirius pirates
    PIRATES holding a Saudi VLCC have been reported to be a sophisticated group well connected to Dubai, which has used past ransoms to reinvest in new vessels and arms and to fashion a network across the Horn of Africa
  • Plea to outlaw drybulk culprits
    BAD BEHAVIOUR by bulk charterers who fail to meet contract obligations in the physical and FFA markets will not be tolerated, delegates have agreed at the Baltic Exchange
  • Five killed in Ecuador blast
    AT LEAST five people were killed and 30 injured in an explosion on board a Nicaraguan-flagged vessel in the port of Manta, Ecuador, EFE news agency reported
  • Top squeezed by covenants
    TANKER and drybulk owner Top Ships today reported strong results for its third quarter but also more pressure on loans
  • China-Peru port ties upgraded
    CHINA and Peru have upgraded port and other economic ties

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Customs trade panel mulls account management
  • Maersk avoiding piracy zone
  • Cargo gains at Charleston
  • Japan's US exports crash
  • OECD growth drops
  • Intermodal rail traffic declines in Week 46
  • US to open food safety offices in China
  • BNSF Railway, Tideworks link up on intermodal project
  • UPS plans new Calgary hub
  • GTI tops 1 million TEUs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Antwerp to push inland
  • NYK Logistics wins contract with Kingfisher
  • COSCON merges AEN and AES services
  • CN strikes deal with another Chicago suburb
  • OECD confirms market gloom

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Shares topple
    Dry-bulk again leads a freefall in shipping stocks after an analyst report compounds default fears.
  • Crisis watch
    Worried about fallout from turmoil in the financial markets and need to know the latest news?
  • Avoiding Aden
    Intertanko says many of its members are avoiding the Gulf of Aden, and many more are considering it.
  • Bulk in breach?
    JP Morgan analyst says four of five bulker owners covered by the investment firm could be in breach of loan covenants.
  • Exit closes shop
    TFS Freight is blaming the freight rate collapse while others point to a new venture by broker Niall O'Connor.
  • Top breached loan
    Shipowner says there is no need for panic despite warning of forced vessel sales if other loan agreements are broken.
  • The anti-crisis
    DnB NOR hits out at speculation surrounding its shipping clients, claiming they are in a better position than its other corporate customers.
  • New K-Sea CFO
    Finance chief of US tank-barge player K-Sea Transportation "semi-retires" and is replaced by Terrence Gill.
  • Aries shrinks loss
    Lower utilisation helps keep US owner Aries Maritime Transport in the red but turnaround plan is ongoing.
  • Maersk shifts
    Slower or low-lying tankers and boxships to avoid Gulf of Aden because of piracy threat.
  • Top quarter
    Nasdaq-listed shipowner banks $41.64m in the third quarter to erase last year's losses.
  • Novoship better
    Sovcomflot-owned Russian tanker player sees nine-month earnings grow 27%.
  • Hornbeck slice
    A Florida investment manager run by top short seller Gilchrist Berg has taken a 5% stake in Hornbeck Offshore.
  • $25m - or else
    Somali pirates name their price to release Vela VLCC Sirius Star - and warn against failure to pay up.
  • Spill fear passing
    Shipowner says pollution from a cement ship beached 20km south of Oslo is now unlikely.
  • 99% compliance
    FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz tells emergency Baltic Exchange talks that nearly all FFA contracts settled in October.
  • Scan gets cash
    Lars Johan Frigstad-led offshore player snaps up $16m from private placement to aid cap ex needs.
  • Tamai triumphs
    Japanese bulker owner banked much more cash in strong first-half dry cargo markets.
  • Credit buster!
    Unnamed European owner splashes $1.44bn on two drillships at Samsung in Korea.
  • Mermaid minted
    Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore unit sees bottom line pushed up 117% following revenue jump.
  • Tuzla trouble
    Massive redundancies feared at Istanbul shipyard complex as global financial crisis bites.
  • Up for grabs
    A stake in Australia's Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal up for sale as owners look to cut their debt.
  • Tampa change
    US shipbuilder and owner Edison Chouest buys Florida shiprepair site from Bender group.
  • Keppel in clover
    Singapore yard group scoops offshore conversion and refurbishment work worth over $220m.
  • Dry-bulk dive
    Bulker owners on US markets see their stock prices lead a plunge in shipping stocks as the Dow falls below 8,000.
  • Canadian escort
    Web TV report takes you aboard the Ville de Quebec as it escorts World Food Programme shipments to Somalia.
  • Hanjin hassle
    Displaced Filipino residents go to court in fight for land on which Korean group built Subic shipyard.
  • Volumes slow
    Singapore's container throughput up only 5% figures from Maritime and Port Authority show.
  • Officers named
    UK Foreign Office says families of Sirius Star's British chief engineer and second officer grateful for global concern.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • China Shipping executive sees grim outlook
  • Pirates demand $25 million for Sirius Star's release
  • Pentagon asks ocean carriers to do more to tackle piracy
  • Hong Kong ship owners call for action on piracy
  • International Shipholding continues to evaluate Liberty offer
  • WWL boosts frequency of Oceania service
  • Bibby opens office in Singapore
  • A doll of an idea
  • Final foreign investment rules ease, complicate deals
  • Daschle picked for HHS
  • Lieberman remains in charge of committee
  • NIT League, IANA name new boards
  • INTTRA completes U.S. network for Hellmann
  • Shenzhen terminal, North Guangdong start intermodal shuttle

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • Pirates demand USD 25 million ransom
    The pirates that hijacked the VLCC Sirius Star has according to AFP claimed USD 25 million in ransom. The company Vela has also been given a 10 day time limit to accept. After this, the pirates threathens to take actions ...
  • EU millions to Baltic port projects
    The EU Commission has approved a EUR 10 million grant to co-finance a Motorway of the Seas project in Trelleborg and Sassnitz. The aim is to upgrade the capacities of a rail/sea link and develop new intermodal train ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
  • US supplier adds two new ports
    Long-term plans involve further expansion on the east coast.
  • Seatrade to showcase green technology
    Maritime focus for up-coming event in the Middle East.
  • ARA bunkers below $200 as crude falls
    Market gives up earlier gains as crude drops to 22-month low.
  • Ship design needs to focus on fuel economy
    Newbuilds risk obsolescence in an era of high bunker prices, says industry observer.
  • Pressure building on suppliers and traders
    Majors 'threaten to tighten credit terms' as they seek security in fragile market.
  • Oil spill prevention teams working to stabilise bulker
    Cement carrier aground in Norwegian fjord has punctured bunker tank.
  • Asian bunkers extend losses
    Bunker demand sluggish across the region.
  • Singapore fuel stocks up
    Onshore inventory levels rose in the week ended November 19.
  • Singapore's ex-wharf premium expected to fall
    Sentiments weak in the bunker market.
  • Manufacturers call for lower bunker surcharges
    Shipping association retaliates saying rates have already come down.
  • Norden loses profit on bunker hedging
    Q3 profit hit, but results for first nine months are strong.
  • Maersk lowers surcharges
    Cut in bunker surcharges on services from South America and New Zealand.
  • Singapore's floating storage study moves forward
    Next study will assess possible environmental impact.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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