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March 31, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maritime show eyes bigger event in 2010
    The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2008 show closed on Friday on a high note with a large deal signed by marine engine specialist Cinta Asia Singapore and 80 per cent of this year's exhibitors rebooking space for the next show in 2010.
  • A centre for seamen at Pasir Panjang
    Shorter ship stays because of higher port productivity and restricted port access due to security concerns have made life for ships' crews increasingly difficult.
  • MPA extends waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) will extend its port dues waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers operating within Singapore waters from tomorrow.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL launches Fuzhou-Zhangzhou-Yingkou short-sea service
  • APM Terminals, Port of Rotterdam join on R&D with global impact
  • Indian container exports to US drop 6pc in 2007
  • Maersk appoints managers for NZ, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
  • Vietnam launches its largest box ship ever - 700 TEU
  • Dragonair launch of Bangalore service is delayed
  • Lufthansa Cargo granted overflight rights, after moving hub to Siberia
  • Aeroflot 'sues' ministry blocking its planned MD-11 freighter deployment
  • WICE is re-branded A-Sonic Air Freight/Marine (HK)
  • TIACA's Hall of Fame to honour Kuehne + Nagel head and Evergreen aviation founder

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gujarat pinpoints 6 locations for Central shipyard project
  • ICS hosting major maritime meet on April 15
  • New Zealand may join hands with India on comprehensive farm deal
  • Currency swap deal with Japan okayed
  • Trade with Brazil targeted at $ 10 bn in 3 years
  • Soya oil to meet part of needs
  • 48-HR LOGISTICS FEAT!
  • Port of Hamburg to take part in Moscow fair in April
  • A Queen in God's Own Country!
  • Foundation stone laid for CWCL's Chennai wholesale market yard project
  • IAL Group to use 4S eTrans software
  • Linde Material Handling to enhance product development & production facilities
  • DEPB for another year
  • Steel gCabinet clears farmers' debt waiver fundiants agree to freeze exports
  • Cabinet clears farmers' debt waiver fund
  • Modified CECA list with Singapore gets Cabinet nod
  • Preeti Sheth stays at AIEC helm

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Port of Hamburg Marketing appoints new board member
  • Munich airport: Thomas Weyer to succeed Peter Trautmann
  • Maersk/Hamburg Süd cease slot charter agreement
  • Cargolux to start Miami, Houston flights
  • Ukraine initiates new transport corridor
  • Agility acquires stake in USA-based Industriaplex Inc

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • IMEC to focus on training
  • IBIA to establish professional bunkering qualifications
  • Murmansk Shipping quits Varandey
  • Busan signs with Dalian

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Bourbon Dolphin commission reports findings

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Low bidder named for new Washington ferry
  • Coast Guard Sector Portland holding command change ceremony
  • US rail freight traffic slides during week
  • New expressway open at Sea-Tac Airport
  • NYK plans to open warehouse in Moscow

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Dolphin inquiry blames design and safety flaws
    FAILURE to properly apply safety procedures and a design weakness were major contributory causes of Bourbon vessel sinking.
  • ...but decides not to act on structural changes
  • Tsao's IMC adds new yards in China
    THE Tsao family's business is expanding its shipyard business in China with two new yards.
  • Fincantieri announces earnings of €45m
    DOWN slightly on the €52.4m posted in 2006 but a solid result as the dollar plunges on the foreign exchange markets.
  • Is modern animal transportation cruel?
    "THE trade is not cruel and industry condemns any cruelty, without reservation," insists Lisa Schoppa, president-elect of the Animal Transportation Association.
  • Follow Ofer's example
    FOREIGN shipowners in the UK have taken a bit of beating recently, so it is refreshing that Sammy Ofer's offer is being so warmly received.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Are security alert systems any use?
    A maritime security expert wants the IMO to re-consider the SOLAS-mandated Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
  • Pullmantur cruise ship still aground
    EFFORTS to refloat the cruise ship Sky Wonder are continuing at Kusadasi in Turkey
  • Bullish BV hungry for more growth
    BUREAU Veritas, the French classification society, is promising further growth both organically and through acquisitions this year after a strong performance in 2007
  • Minister confirms cruise yard talks
    A FINNISH government minister has confirmed that talks have been held between European countries regarding the future of cruise ship building
  • Who is the man from Vyborg?
    INDUSTRY observers are puzzled by the mysterious figure who has emerged behind a $269M investment plan for a container terminal and port development in the Gulf of Finland
  • ITF to back distillate fuel at MEPC
    THE ITF is to support distillate marine diesel fuels as the best way to greener shipping
  • Russian/Aker investment puzzle
  • Cruising seals passport relief
  • Govt connections good for shipowners
  • Austal hit by discrimination suit
  • More bureaucracy to stop SF oil spills
  • Singapore extends double-hull waiver
  • Asian lines averse to M&A
  • Former minister supportive, MASA asserts
  • Crew shortage fuelling P&I claims

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • World Shipping Council criticizes U.S. plan for box tax to pay for highways
    WSC President Koch says international freight would bear unfair burden for upkeep and expansion of highway system.
  • FMC request could delay LA-Long Beach trucks plan
  • Oakland exports up 29%
  • Steel to lead Port of New Orleans revenue lower
  • Jaxport,Hanjin sign agreement for terminal
  • TOTE parent bid for Aloha Airlines cargo unit
  • Kuehne & Nagel Canada appoints Levin as president
  • Japan signs ASEAN pact
  • Union Pacific transfers BulkTainer business to ChemLogix
  • Econocaribe adds direct Miami LCL service to Asia
  • National Air Cargo pleads guilty in overbilling case

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • After Bear Stearns, is ship financing about to be crunched?
    The spectacular overnight collapse of one of Wall Street's most famous investment banks, Bear Stearns, has once again highlighted the great dangers of the sub-prime credit crunch Tsunami that has the potential to engulf all in its path, not least the ship building industry.
  • Maverick Dafni quits CNC
  • WTSA to roll out fuel surcharge increases
  • Hong Kong depot dispute over 'illegal' fees
  • Jeddah's box capacity to hit seven million TEU
  • Botany report backs unpopular congestion remedy

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Waikiki for sale
    Brokers circulate DryShips' 13-year-old panamax bulk carrier in the hunt for a potential buyer.
  • Thai player buys resales
    Regional Container Lines is said to have picked up a pair of 2,750-teu units on order at Stocznia Gdynia.
  • Indians reel in a Titan
    Unnamed buyers shell out $67m for an 11-year-old panamax bulker.
  • Capesize order at Subic Bay
    Hanjin Heavy Industries' Philippines yard scores an order for a 175,000-dwt bulker duo from an unknown owner.
  • Euronav sells VLCC
    Brokers say the Belgian owner has scored a $124m price tag from Greek buyers.
  • Third Neftegaz body recovered
    Divers find another seafarer dead in the sinking of the Neftegaz 67 in Hong Kong.
  • Weaver's Cove offshore?
    Company officials are considering changes to a US LNG terminal proposal that would move a berth offshore after friction from the Coast Guard.
  • Teekay Tankers buys two
    Spin-off Teekay Tankers to buy two suezmaxes from the Vancouver-based parent.
  • Fincantieri slips on dollar
    State-owned shipyard group posts EUR 45m in profits as record orders boosts make up for weak currencies.
  • Conversion concern
    Seaworthiness of tanker to heavy lift switch set to feature in Felixstowe crane damage claim.
  • Bourbon under fire
    Multiple failures contributed to loss of support vessel with eight deaths.
  • 'Good relations' nets RBD trio
    Rizzo-Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori grabs early delivery slots for three more capesizes at two Chinese yards.
  • Varouxakis rosy on credit
    FreeSeas chief says current credit conditions may offer advantages as it files share issue to "be prepared to strike quickly."
  • Piraeus banks double
    Profits soared at Greece's biggest port in 2007, ahead of controversial privatisation.
  • Entente for Georgia, Russia
    Passenger shipping to resume in Black Sea following 2006 falling out over 'spies'.
  • FreeSeas almost breaks even
    Financial expenses wipe out gain from huge revenue increases as Ion Varouxakis-led owner just about remains in the red.
  • Ezra ties up charters
    Singapore offshore vessel player wins employment for seven of its vessels in deals worth $77.6m
  • Premuda on the up
    Italian owner, which recently took a pair of handysize resales in Vietnam, sees profit soar over a third.
  • Austal faces race case
    Black workers at Australian shipbuilder's US yard take discrimination claim to court.
  • Singapore backs double-hulls
    MPA to continue to offer financial incentives for switching from single-hulled bunker tankers

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Koch: Container industry not big enough to fund highways
  • Study: Ship security system has "grave shortcomings"
  • ABS offers new parametric roll notation
  • WWL adds PCTCs to North America/South America service
  • New Maersk head for New Zealand
  • ADM sues "big 5" railroads, alleges fuel surcharge collusion
  • Scandinavian rail joint venture set to start operations
  • UPS deploys "green" trucks
  • No fooling: Truckers warn of April 1 shutdown
  • TT Club reports "satisfactory" 2007 in softer insurance market
  • DHS finalizes rule on travel documents
  • GAC acquires British firm to boost North Sea interests
  • ProLogis building third distribution center in Tianjin
  • Army names transportation officers
  • CEVA Logistics appoints directors
  • Company rolls out port, airport "finder"
  • Schneider to sponsor logistics scholarships in China
  • UTi beats expectations, but profits down over last year
  • Hutchison chairman says new terminal in Hong Kong not needed
  • Korean shipyard for sale

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Nordic Tanker chairman leaves after weak result
    Along with the presentation of the Nordic Tanker A/S account for 2007 it was also announced that the chairman of the board of directors, Mogens Buschard, will leave the company immediately and his duties will be take over the ...
  • Norden in two new pool arrangements
    D/S Norden and its long time partner Interorient Navigation Company, Limassol, have set up two new pool-arrangements, the Norient Handysize pool and Norient Post-Panamax pool. The handysize pool will commence operations in 2009 and is expected to ...
  • MSC Veronique in Klaipeda
    The largest container vessel, so far, called the Port of Klaipeda yesterday. The MSC Veronique has a length of 222 m, a beam of 32 m and a draft of 11.5 m. The port operator Klaipedos Smelte discharges and ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • New trader for Dan-Bunkering's Copenhagen team
  • Shell exits French bunker market
    SMP stops delivering bunkers in French ports, but marine lubricant sales to continue.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • MPA hits single hull-operators
    Incentives to deploy double-hull bunker tankers extended to 2011.
  • Rotterdam market stable
  • Supplier says SECAs are not properly enforced
    Petrobras says, without enforcement, Sulphur Emission Control Areas are 'useless'.
  • Aramco sells bunker parcel
    The 380-cst cargo is due for early-April loading.
  • Oil at $100 is 'cheap'
    No substitute for oil means no escaping from increasing oil prices, an investment bank chairman says.

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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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