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May 22, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Petrobras plans to order US$30b of drilling ships, rigs
    Petroleo Brasileiro SA, owner of the Western Hemisphere's largest oil discovery in three decades, plans to order 40 drilling ships and platforms worth about US$30 billion for delivery by 2017.
  • Berg sets up its only Asian plant in S'pore
    In a business where reliability and reputation are everything, Berg Propulsion, one of the leading manufacturers of controllable pitch propellers, has chosen to locate its new plant and its only one in Asia in Singapore.
  • Nippon Yusen to borrow 11% more to fund costlier ships
    Nippon Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, will increase borrowing from banks including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc by 11 per cent to about US$4 billion this year to pay for costlier ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • Bid for Hapag-Lloyd hails from European, Hamburg interests
  • Evergreen threatens to strike British colours if tonnage tax levied
  • NWA's Asia/USEC service to resume weekly frequencies
  • Global TEU ranking: Singapore tops, Shanghai, then Hong Kong
  • Hanjin receives two of eight 4,300-TEU newbuildings from Samsung
  • Sinotrans Logistics to build warehouse in Shanghai-Fengxian
  • Top carriers control increasing share of world container shipping
  • Growing Indian box trade sets Distriparks on road to riches
  • PC Maritime develops speaking engine room simulator
  • Russian Railways trebles net profits in 2007
  • Air Canada plummets further in Q1, posting US$286 million
  • Martinair suffers a near 10 fold loss of US$107 million
  • AMI Express Europe review of services boosts volumes 25pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Damco wins coveted best logistics provider (sea freight) award at AFSCA ceremony
  • Mercator Lines to buy & in-charter more oil rigs
  • 100 pc container scanning will prove to be too costly-EC
  • UASC's 4th vessel named m.v. Mayssan
  • Hijacked ship now at Murgane
  • Saudi Basmati market may slip away
  • 1.5 m tonnes
  • Shrimp leads in seafood export
  • Export ban on edible items waived to help Bhutan
  • Russian envoy sees immense scope to boost trade with India
  • PEC floats tender for 24,000 t palmolein
  • Japan casts doubts on technical viability of western rail freight corridor
  • Lalu rewards officers & staff for record freight revenue
  • Lufthansa Cargo levies new handling charges on imported cargo
  • Rail Board to engage consultant to project freight, passenger traffic in Kolkata
  • FinMin moved to review steel export duty on SEZs
  • Export duty on stainless steel pipes may go
  • Re. depreciation persuades MoF to consider rollback of interest subvention on export credit

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Wincanton Germany reshuffles management
  • TUI will sell Hapag-Lloyd to highest bidder
  • BA to serve JFK from Gatwick in addition to Heathrow
  • Germany: Kiel canal to be extended

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • UK detains 6 in April
  • EC go-ahead for Czech subsidies
  • US dockers die in argon leak
  • Kiel Canal upgrade planned

Marine Logweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Allen unveils USCG Marine Safety Improvement Plan
  • House panel probes USCG marine casualty investigations
  • Petrobras on rig and drillship spree

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Panama Canal Autority releases second quarter metrics
  • Cutter POLAR SEA returns to Seattle homeport
  • Matson Navigation wins top GM supplier honor
  • Port of Olympia's Swantown earns Clean Marina Washington nod
  • Boeing celebrates debut of new 777 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Vale inks record $2bn VLOC order
    VLOC splurge part of Vale's plan to take greater control of soaring freight costs.
  • Vale remains upbeat despite mixed financial results
  • Brazil and Asia set for $30bn Petrobras bonanza
    OIL giant will require 40 drillships and semi-submersible drilling rigs over the next 10 years.
  • Tricolor '17% liable for its sinking'
    US district court rules vessel's speed was a proximate cause of collision but liability is limited.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Petrobras in $30M spending spree
    BRAZIL's state controlled oil giant Petrobras is to spend $30Bn on 40 drilling ships and platforms over the next nine years, the company said in a statement yesterday.
  • French blockades halt ferries
    STRIKING French fishermen have blockaded ports and prevented ferry sailings at Calais, Dunkirk and St Malo today
  • Dubai firm plans Gujarat yard
    DUBAI'S Emirates Trading Agency (ETA) plans to set up a shipbuilding yard in Gujarat, India
  • Caricom drops cricket ball
    THE Caribbean has failed to have take advantage of integration efforts linked to cricket's World Cup West Indies 2007, although advances are being made in a trade pact with Europe
  • Shipping gets clean-up call
    SHIPPING companies should produce annual environment reports, a leading industrialist told the International Tug and Salvage Conference in Singapore today
  • LLX will float to raise cash
    INVESTMENT group EBX, owned by the South American billionaire Eike Batista, is hoping to raise $3.5Bn to spend on ports and logistics projects in Brazil by floating its subsidiary LLX.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Commissioner Anderson leaving FMC
    Resignation comes just weeks after a House panel took agency to task over complaints ranging from low employee morale to lack of leadership.
  • Senate to consider bill limiting sulfur in ship fuel
  • AOTOS honors Capo, Garvey
  • China may double GDP
  • BNSF: No double-stack plans for key PNW tunnel
  • Judge rules in Tricolor case
  • EU to fight banana ruling
  • Malaysia balks at U.S. pact
  • Boeing debuts 777 freighter
  • More trains for Nehru port
  • Hapag-Lloyd, APL upgrade Asia-Mexico Express loops

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • HHLA still booming
  • UK's FTA supports longer heavier vehicles to cut emissions
  • Another Asia/South American service splits
  • Unifeeder concentrates new services on growth hub ports
  • Oil price races through the USD130 barrier

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Seanergy buys Restis six
    US-listed blank cheque company pays $395m for a bulker sextet from the Restis family.
  • TEN stakes to hit market
    Major shareholders, including Tsakos family, take steps to sell off big slices in US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation into public markets.
  • Judge rules in Tricolor case
    The boxship Kariba's blame is whittled down to 63% as the two other ships involved in the Tricolor sinking get a share in the blame.
  • TEN exceeds the 'superb'
    Nikolas Tsakos-led Tsakos Energy Navigation posts a 50% increase in profits.
  • US investigators' turf war
    National Transportation Safety Board cites "friction" with US Coast Guard in Cosco Busan case as it bids for primacy.
  • TTA tips full-year bonanza
    Fresh from a second quarter surge in profits Thai bulker owner says booming BDI will boost 2008 figures.
  • Zoullas bags supra pair
    Eagle Bulk buys two charter-free bulkers in a $146m move.
  • Mipo mum on Euro threesome
    Korean yard not saying much on three European owners who have penned orders for eight bulkers.
  • New boss for Eimskip
    Icelandic container line finds permanent successor to Baldur Gudnason in cold storage.
  • Kiel Canal gets bigger
    Germany plans to widen and dredge vital link from North Sea to Baltic.
  • Swan Hellenic scraps cruise
    UK operator left pining for the fjords after Minerva experiences engine trouble.
  • NYK digs deep
    Japanese giant to borrow up to $4bn this year to pay for newbuildings.
  • Tokai tanks
    Japanese ferry owner falls to bigger loss in first quarter as revenues dip.
  • Petrobras in $30bn spree
    Brazilian state-owned oil giant to ink 40 drillships by 2017.
  • Dof buys in India
    Helge Mogster-led owner adds another newbuilding in a $50m deal with Tebma Shipyards.
  • Fredriksen trims OSG stake
    Frontline boss offloads part of his stake in US-listed rival, but gives no indication of long term plans.
  • Concordia fixes P-MAXes
    ST Shipping and Transport takes three of Swedish owner's tankers building in Croatia on charter.
  • Bigger, but slower
    Maersk is increasing the size of its ships on its Europe-ME route, but they will travel at a reduced speed.
  • Unifeeder expands network
    Europe's largest feeder operator to provide more weekly services from Amsterdam and Zeebrugge.
  • Polembros ponies up the dough
    Greek owner puts down 5% deposit for capesize bulkers at Chinese shipbuilder JES International.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Consortium to bid for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Hapag-Lloyd, APL double-up Asia/Mexico service
  • UASC receives latest 6,900-TEU ship
  • ISS partnering with New Zealand agency
  • UPS to switch intra-Asia air hub from the Philippines to China
  • CSX Intermodal introduces "Threads Express"
  • Carlyle acquires stake in ITS Technologies & Logistics
  • Agencies paper over AES differences as export rules near fruition
  • U.K. Takeover Panel issues deadline on TDG offers
  • Forwarders support legislation to license AES filers
  • FMC reviews 5 OTI license applications
  • APL marks terminal expansion
  • Ga. governor: Savannah is 4th-largest U.S. container port
  • Guam governor signs port modernization plan
  • Three die from gas leak at Port Everglades
  • TT Club: Quay crane drivers most at risk from ship emissions
  • CBP nabs $22 million in fake luggage, bags at Oakland port
  • Electric RTGs on deck for two Long Beach marine terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • Saarikangas wants to save Finnjet
    The Finnish state broadcaster YLE reports that Martin Saarikangas and some members of the Esbo city council wants Esbo to buy Finnjet. They propose to use the legendary ferry as temporary living quarters for refugees and visiting researchers and to ...
  • Disgruntled Sævik sells Aker Yards' shares at discount price
    As a consequence of not having received enough support for his strategy for Aker Yards' future development, Per Sævik decided to sell the around ten per cent of the shares he controlled. S'vik wanted to see a new board and ...
  • Total t/c cover for Concordia fleet
    Concordia Maritime has secured long-term charters with ST Shipping and Transport, the shipping arm of Glencore, for three of its P-MAXes. The deal runs for three years for each vessel from delivery from the shipyard, one in 2009 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2008
  • UK: Consultation launched on new STS transfer laws
    New regulation will ban bunkering operations outside statutory harbour authority waters.
  • More bullish news as US oil inventories shrink
    Crude at $130 after weekly inventory figures show unexpected drop in crude and shrinking gasoline cushion.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Big port expansion from Castrol Marine
    Supply network extended to 80 new ports, marine lubricant barge service added in China and Japan.
  • Industrial action complicates Le Havre bunkering
    Barge movements hampered by frequent closures of locks separating refinery from port.
  • Rotterdam market firming
  • GAC says no to IPO
    The group is content with its current financial model and "sees no reason" to launch an IPO.
  • Maersk cuts speeds on Europe/Middle East route
    Shipping line says reduced speed will improve services and cut emissions.
  • Australian port reports 'good avails'
    But players in Sydney say high prices are subduing demand.
  • Suppliers defend new bunkering rules
    Port Klang bunker regulations will prevent deals going 'below the radar'.

›››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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