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July 29, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Goldman downgrades China Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings Co, the world's largest operator of iron-ore and coal ships, and STX Pan Ocean Co were downgraded by Goldman Sachs Group Inc on concerns that rates will fall as more vessels enter service.
  • DP World to invest A$250m in Brisbane port
    Dubai Ports (DP) World of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world's largest marine terminal operators, announced on Saturday it is looking at investing A$250 million (S$325 million) in the Port of Brisbane, Australia in response to market demand.
  • TNT Q2 profits fall 16% on slowing economy
    TNT NV, Europe's No 2 express-delivery company, said second-quarter profit fell 16 per cent as slowing economies and high fuel prices prompted customers to switch to cheaper delivery options and the strong euro hurt earnings.

Sched Netweb site
  • Prince Rupert Port rising, bucking west coast declines
  • Portland, Maine's container facility future uncertain
  • Euro MPs demand stricter limits on polluting vehicle emissions
  • Georgian Ports Authority welcomes US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez
  • ICTSI unit at Guayaquil Port receives 3,630-TEU vessel
  • Houston spends US$10 million on eco-upgrade of container terminal
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets up own offices Greece under brand name
  • Panama Canal and South Carolina ports renew alliance
  • Freight Feeder's FF5000 claims 44pc less fuel burn than rival turboprops
  • AA cargo service boosted by GSA message link
  • Canadian air cargo business calls for support in remote New Brunswick town

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HK's Great Ocean Container Line to launch Asia-Europe service in Q4
  • AADA to raise bunker surcharge from Aug. 8
  • Hamburg Süd joins Chile's CCNI on Manzanillo to Lazaro Cardenas service
  • Zim to dock at new western berth of Kingston CT
  • APL's June box volumes & revenue up by 13 pc
  • Golden Dragon to utilise boxships of CMA CGM
  • OOCL's Long Beach CT wins Clean Air Excellence Award
  • Maersk Line sees container shipping growing at rate of 7-8 pc this year
  • Odense shipyard to deliver 1st of six 7,000-TEU ships to Maersk Line
  • Maersk Line turns to Yiwu International Logistics Centre for transhipments
  • Gdansk CT wins Golden Giraffe & Amber Duck awards
  • APM Terminals to jointly build 2nd terminal in Vietnam
  • MOL's Africa service calls at Shenzhen's terminal
  • Costa Container Lines joins INTTRA's expanding network of carriers
  • Seasoned executive comes aboard
  • Revisiting the Hague-Visby Rules on duplicate B/Ls
  • Shipbuilding yard clusters near ports next on Gujarat govt's agenda
  • Increased demand for tankers' in Aug. pushes up hiring rates
  • Port-based SEZs now on investors' radar
  • Coffee loading record set at Kalamassery CFS
  • Crude oil production down by 4.6 pc in June 2008
  • ICRIER's financial inclusion index places India below Kenya, Morocco
  • Forex calculation norms for EOUs relaxed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian railway president confirmed in office
  • High-tech container gantry cranes for HHLA's Burchardkai
  • Lufthansa Cargo not yet affected
  • A boost for inland shipping to/from Rotterdam
  • University of St Gallen logistics management event, 16 September

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Al-Salam acquittals
  • Coral Sea trial's "fatal flaws"
  • Panamanian vehicle carrier refloated
  • Rieber's new company

Marine Logweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Donjon expands tug fleet
  • Keppel Singmarine to build multipurpose pipelay vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Emergency exercise set for Sea-Tac Airport's third runway
  • Port of Tacoma names Rozmyn stormwater project manager
  • Sand sculpture contest set for Bellingham sidewalks
  • Commerce Department finds US exports at trade surplus
  • Port of Olympia to begin Cascade Pole site cap project

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Vessel's manager says safety permits were 'in place'
    DOCUMENTS were in order for repair work onboard the Friendshipgas, which blew up, killing eight.
  • Demands for Greek safety probe after LPG carrier blast kills eight
  • Asia-North Europe box volumes shrink
    FIGURES show cargo volumes from Asia to northern Europe fell in June, the first recorded since 2001.
  • Five acquitted over Al Salam sinking
    BUT master of sister-ship Saint Catherine sentenced to six months imprisonment.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Red Sea ferry owner acquitted
    THE OWNER of ferry operator El Salam Maritime Transport, Mamdouh Ismail, has been found not guilty of manslaughter by an Egyptian criminal court
  • Scots ferry face-lift urged
    A SCOTTISH economic think tank has urged a '200M ($397M) face-lift for the country's ferry services and terminals in the next decade
  • US driving cuts hit gas imports
    AMERICANS are reacting to higher gasoline prices by driving far less ' a trend that is cutting down tanker imports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • ILWU, PMA close to reaching new pact
    Union, employers are close to reaching agreement on a new waterfront contract at West Coast ports, says ILWU spokesman.
  • UPDATED: ILWU, PMA reach agreement on contract
  • TSA hikes inland charges
  • Rail industry gears up lobbying for infrastructure
  • Motor carriers sue to block port trucks plan
  • TWIC enforcement expanded
  • Customs delays ACE manifests six months
  • Container volume flat at Pacific Northwest ports
  • Ballast water bill urged
  • Horizon Lines net falls
  • Port of Savannah exports top 1 million TEUs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • FEFC June westbound in negative territory
  • DP World invests at Brisbane
  • Antwerp boxes up 10% in H1 helped by French strikes
  • Contargo calls for discipline from ECT shippers
  • Hapag-Lloyd becomes AEO accredited

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Box profits grow
    Containership profits at John Coustas-led Danaos rise despite softness in key markets, but overall profits drop without bulker fleet.
  • Amer sells ten
    Ravi Mehrotra cools on the reefer market with bigger than expected sale to Seatrade.
  • Nuke hauler order
    Fincantieri nabs contract to build a ship designed to carry Russian nuclear waste.
  • Another stab
    California regulators adopt rules demanding low-sulphur fuels near the state's coast, despite courtroom defeats.
  • Lawsuits pile up
    Horizon Lines says 35 class action lawsuits have been filed against the US containership operator and others.
  • Piraeus ship crash
    Italian master arrested after Pulmantur and Louis cruiseships collide in busy Greek port.
  • Bulk to strengthen
    US analyst ups second-half estimates as dry-bulk charter rates are expected to 'strengthen significantly'.
  • Royal gets paid
    Royal Caribbean says it will bank $18m from a water treatment company over a 1994 outbreak on Celebrity Cruises' Horizon.
  • Rieber on watch
    Steve Rong-led owner fires $25m and a research vessel into oil and gas field monitoring and technology unit.
  • Bharati shines
    Indian shipbuilder produces stellar performance in the first quarter as profit jumps by third.
  • It's a fix
    Oil trader takes two Tsakos newbuildings on short-term charters as owner looks to reposition vessels for European spot gains.
  • Matson profits slip
    Falling container volume leads to 4% drop in operating profits at Alexander & Baldwin's containership arm.
  • Kerch crash
    Turkish-managed ship damaged after it reportedly struck sunken vessel in Kerch Strait.
  • Evergreen bribery
    Los Angeles city commissioner faces jail following corruption conviction for offering shipping company favours.
  • Dutch refloat
    Salvor Multraship frees car carrier Grand Dubai, which grounded in River Scheldt.
  • Spill off San Fran
    SCI-owned aframax suffers engine malfunction off California with all leaked fuel oil recovered.
  • Iranian support
    Shipping chief Mohammad Saeif says new fund will help development of domestic owners.
  • Donjon adds one
    US group buys rebuilt tug from Foss Maritime unit for an undisclosed sum.
  • Safe passage
    Post panamax cranes arrive at Felixstowe without drama of previous delivery.
  • Owner cleared
    Acquittal of Egypt's Mamduh Ismail over sinking of Al-Salam ferry sparks angry scenes outside court.
  • 'Sevanth' heaven
    Stock in Oslo-listed FPSO player on the rise flowing glowing outlook and impending contracts.
  • Oz port Sheikh up
    DP World will plough $240m into development after signing 40-year deal at Australian container port.
  • Mile-high pub
    Drunk Norwegian ship's officer handcuffed after allegedly becoming aggressive on KLM flight.
  • On the prowl
    Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation targeting newbuildings and takeovers as six-month profit grows.
  • Shreyas sells more
    Indian owner clears out another 1980s built vessel in $7.68m move.
  • Port punt
    Cosco Pacific betting on opening up of routes between China and Taiwan by taking stake in Fuzhou port.
  • Roman in pole
    Russian billionaire could be set to acquire famous Polish shipyard through his takeover of its owner, Ukraine's Donbas.
  • SCI starts fast
    Indian government-owned shipping giant posts large gain in sales and profit in first quarter.
  • Bulker brouhaha
    Greenpeace activists spring daring paint-based protest on bulkers waiting to load coal in Australia.
  • Less for Limarko
    Lithuanian reefer player sees first-half earnings dip despite revenues moving up.
  • Restis back again
    Greek family now holds over a third of Seanergy after buying extra 3.78m shares.
  • Chin up Chuck
    US anti-trust probe hits Horizon Lines' profit amid falling full-year expectations, but second quarter results beat forecasts.
  • Keppel inks one
    Singapore shipbuilder to build multi-purpose heavylift/pipelay vessel for Romanians.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Horizon: second quarter earnings hit by antitrust expenses
  • A&B profits dip as Matson container volumes fall
  • New feeder service makes first Halifax call
  • Hub reports 9% increase in earnings
  • Roberts named president of Sterling Transportation
  • ACE ocean, rail manifest faces delay
  • GAO: Better AD/CV duty collection unlikely through trade deals
  • India-Sri Lanka trade agreement delayed
  • EU to remove preferential tariff status for Vietnamese footwear in 2009
  • ICICI Bank in India gets nod from Ex-Im Bank
  • Australian coal facing constraints for next five years
  • U.S. Congress passes Burma sanctions
  • U.S. soybean shippers praise latest Roundup Ready 2 approvals
  • Containers slowed in Canada by formaldehyde inspections
  • New Orleans port official urges faster oil spill clean up

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 28, 2008
  • Krystallon welcomes US MARPOL ratification
    Says it opens the door for scrubbing technology in future US emission control areas.
  • Californian rules a setback for abatement technology
    No room for alternative emission reduction methods that would be allowed under international regulations.
  • Strong dry bulk rates boost NYK and MOL
    Japan's two largest shipping lines report strong quarterly results, despite the rise in bunker prices.
  • Asian bunker demand 'to stay strong'
    Analysts say fuel oil market being squeezed by growing demand and threats to supply.
  • New Projects & Operations Manager named at Jiskoot
  • Possible cause found for 'catastrophic corrosion'
    Viswa Lab has investigated several cases of unexplained fuel pump damage on vessels bunkering in one single port.
  • New spill in San Francisco Bay
    Boom placed around tanker as 'precautionary measure'.
  • Singapore bunkers begin week firm
    Bunker prices in Hong Kong and Busan also climbing.
  • Rotterdam market stable
  • Titan shipyard doubles building capacity
    Operation of second slipway increases production efficiently at the Chinese yard.
  • Indian liner offsets bunker costs
    Net profit up on higher freight rates and vessel utilisation.
  • Delay in Philippine salvage works
    Removal of bunkers and pesticide from sunken ferry may be delayed for up to five weeks.
  • Malaysia to investigate freight rates
    Shipowner Association warns against seeing ocean-shipping costs in isolation following claims of overcharging.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
››› File
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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