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November 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index up a 5th week with 3% gain
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted its fifth weekly gain and first monthly climb since June on demand for ships to haul iron ore to make steel.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC Golden Gate Service shifts to Suez from Cape route
  • NYK president reviews partnership with Dalian port chief
  • YICT launches Jiuzhou-Yantian west Pearl feeder barges
  • Hong Kong's OOCL names Erxin Yao as new US president
  • DP World sees tough fourth quarter, especially in UAE region
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit off 6.2pc in first 9 months
  • Damco named Outstanding Partner in Supply Chain Excellence
  • IATA blasts new British airline environmental tax
  • Thai Airways denies price-fixing, but opens contingency fund
  • Global air volume weak, no recovery in sight: IATA

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2009
  • Emirates SkyCargo fast tracks F1 cars to Abu Dhabi
    Excitement in the Middle East is building in the lead-up to the UAE's first F1 Grand Prix ' to be held in Abu Dhabi on 1 November. However, the big day arrived earlier for Emirates...
  • Aramex breaks ground on new logistics centre in Dubai Logistics City
    The logistics service provider Aramex recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for its logistics centre in Dubai Logistics City (DLC). The AED 120 million facility, which...
  • New container capacities in Poti
    A new multi-purpose container terminal at the port of Poti (Georgia) was recently put into service by the port's owner RAK Investment Authority, based in the UAE. Extensive reconst...
  • Kenco Logistic Services selects Komatsu
    Kenco Logistic Services LLC, a third-party logistics provider, has been selected by Komatsu America Corp (KAC), a US subsidiary of Japan-based Komatsu Ltd, as the total solutions p...
  • JAL to consult with ETIC about restructuring
    Japan Airlines (JAL) Asia's largest carrier, will table a third restructuring plan in less than three months as it seeks government funds to avert collapse. The carrier has as...
  • Gefco Czechia receives ISO 9001:2000 certification
    The certification organisation Bureau Veritas recently awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate to Gefco Czechia for its entire logistics and transport activities (overland ...
  • Rail sector optimises high-speed rail brake system
    An important step been taken to increase performance and interoperability in the European high-speed rail system by concluding Modbrake, a four-year European project standardising ...
  • PD Ports: MGT power station another step closer
    The British port operator PD Ports has received consent from the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) for its QEII berth redevelopment scheme at Teesport (UK). This consent, together ...
  • GPLN takes on a new commercial director
    The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) has appointed Luzius Haffter as the new commercial director of the GPLN team, with immediate effect. Haffter is a Swiss citize...
  • Lufthansa Group posts operating profit of EUR 226 million for first nine months of the year
    The German flag carrier Lufthansa has posted an operating profit of EUR 226 million for the first nine months of 2009. For the first time, this figure also includes the r...
  • Shifting more freight from the road to the railway
    The Bavarian state secretary for industry, Katja Hessel, obtained information about logistics solutions in eras of economic change during a visit to the Logistics Competence Centre...
  • Dusseldorf Airport expands to Indian market
    Given the large number of business opportunities in India's air cargo industry, Germany's third largest airport Dusseldorf will become a gold sponso...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • China Cosco down heavily in Q3
  • Panama Canal sees times fall, usage fairly steady
  • UK P&I Club ups premiums 5%
  • CP Ships suit settled

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Disney Dream to feature water coaster

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Port of Bellingham draft budget eyes gradual economic recovery
  • Trade between NAFTA partners slows during month of August
  • Crystal continues record string of best cruise ship line wins
  • AAPA taps Michael Leone as chairman of the board
  • Rail freight traffic count drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • First Greek P&I Club opens for business
    CLUB to start trading for war risk business as of November 1.
  • Defence of beaching raises concern
    BANGLADESH official's attempt to defend use of beaching method raises concern.
  • Up to 2,000 ships set to be scrapped in 2010
    SINGLE-hull tankers to drive demolition as owners dispose them ahead of IMO phase-out deadline.
  • CP Ships lawsuit settled for $12m
    CLASS action brought by Canadian investors resolved but deal could add to Hapag-Lloyd's cash woes.
  • Essar buoyed by oilfield income
    CONTRIBUTION from offshore services helps offset slump in dry bulk income.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Scrapping boom slashes prices
    THE GLOBAL scrapping boom has drastically cut the prices of condemned ships, according to a leading cash buyer
  • UK releases LNG ship
    THE LNG carrier Margaret Hill, which was detained in Southampton on suspicion of illegal scrapping, has been released by the UK Environment Agency
  • Sale bait? Not Delmas
    CMA CGM told Fairplay today it sees its Delmas subsidiary as a key asset, rather than sale bait
  • Estonia grants Tallinn credit
    TALLINN has reportedly been granted credit of up to €50M ($73.7M) over 15 years by Estonia's government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • YRC Worldwide Works to Reduce Customer Losses
  • Congress Gives SAFETEA-LU Six Weeks
  • YRC Regional Carriers Post $293,000 Profit
  • Zim Rescue Vote Due Sunday
  • Korean Air Adds Hanoi Freighter
  • Shippers Push to End Rail Antitrust Exemption
  • MSC Offers Direct U.S.-Jeddah Service
  • French Dock Workers to Strike Nov. 6
  • DGX Buys Ocean Forwarder
  • Deutsche Post DHL Signs Labor Pact
  • All Nippon Airways Lost $278 million
  • South Korea Warns Japan's Airlines on Anti-Trust
  • YRCW Cuts Loss, Claims 'Significant Improvement'
  • MSC to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • China Cosco Cuts 3Q Loss
  • Ports Group Names Chair

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Are we in the midst of a 'W' double-dip recession?
    Another week, and another batch of miserable third quarter results get posted by the transport industry majors. But don't worry, we are emerging from the recession, things will be better next year - won't they?
  • CMA CGM rumours continue
  • NOL 2009 losses hit half a billion
  • ELAA chief: conference demise contributed to rates freefall
  • US economy starts to grow
  • Asian shippers: decisive action needed on piracy

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Expansion in mind
    A&B says it plans to expand its transportation offerings after reporting fall in Matson Navigation profits.
  • Seadrill rig burns
    Fire breaks out on jack-up drilling unit owned by John Fredriksen company off north west Australia.
  • Tropical falls
    Liner operator Tropical Shipping keeps suffering from falling volumes but cost cutting keeps it in the black.
  • Spill in San Fran
    Emirates Trading products tanker connected to 1.6-kilometre spill in San Francisco Bay.
  • More preferred
    Navios Maritime Holdings asks shareholders to quintuple authorised preferred share count.
  • Algeciras oily
    Fuel oil spill from containership MSC Shenzhen reaches Spanish beaches as city council plans to file charges.
  • Out for $300m
    General Maritime plans to issue $70m more than previously expected on bond market.
  • Rights exercised
    Micky Arison-led Carnival Corp repurchases debentures after holders of $409m in the debt securities exercise their rights.
  • PSV ordered
    Among a raft of vessel transactions, Dean Taylor-led Tidewater places order for a PSV at Quality Shipyards.
  • 'No ransom set'
    Greek owner of hijacked bulker reportedly due for imminent release denies an agreement has been reached.
  • Premium sliced
    Void between single skin VL conversion and scrap deals closing fast, consultant says.
  • Qinfa inks bulker
    CSSC Guangzhou to build half-price kamsarmax for compatriot China Qinfa Group.
  • Deeper red
    Lazard Capital widens its loss estimates for Teekay for both the third quarter and full year due to dire product tanker market.
  • Futures fray
    London court rules on how FFA deals should be 'washed out' following dry cargo market collapse.
  • CSDC scrapping
    Li Shaode-led owner books $2m profit following the disposal of a bulk carrier.
  • Change at Hellenic
    Fotini Karamanlis joined at top by Elpida Kyriakopoulou as CFO Dimitris Sfakianakis steps down.
  • Worst in 17 years
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners sees profit drop as tanker markets suffer.
  • It's quotes time
    DryShips is cancelling...eventually and Harry Vafias could get dragged into an FFA fight.
  • Less for Essar
    Indian owner Essar keeps its nose in the black during the second quarter but its profit is a long way short of last year.
  • More ships axed?
    Lloyd Fonds could be axing another eight newbuildings as it warns of large loss on 'exceptional effects'.
  • Selling again
    Clarkson research guru Martin Stopford pockets nearly $70,000 from the sale of shares in the shipbroker.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Greek investor Dionysis Slamaris runs out on FIG before any vessels have been bought, while Clarkson's has some good news for owners on the newbuilding front.
  • Profit in pipeline
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy pledges to post positive figures this year despite loss making first half.
  • Seadrill CFO quits
    Trond Brandsrud leaves John Fredriksen-controlled offshore player to clock on at Norwegian giant Aker.
  • Safe Bulkers fixes
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulk operation ties up recently delivered panamax for up to 14 months.
  • GE weaker
    Stronger offshore performance not enough to buoy India's Great Eastern which dives in second quarter.
  • EMS in reverse
    Oslo-listed shipmanager and supplier sees market value tumble following third quarter loss.
  • We can wait
    Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping says it is in no hurry to replace the 25 ships it is scrapping.
  • FOE profit down
    Norway's Fred Olsen Energy looking forward to firmer market but third quarter weak.
  • Azuma bites bullet
    Japanese bulker owner gives up on notions of annual profit after reporting first-half loss.
  • Mercator cut
    Analysts only see downside to India owner's stock after it reports sizeable decline in second quarter profits.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Saadé denies he's being forced out of CMA CGM
  • COSCO sees steep revenue, volume drop
  • MSC announces export rate hikes
  • IATA: 2008 slump's start props September figures
  • Izzard moves to BA Cargo as financial controller
  • Clean air rules exempt Great Lakes vessels
  • U.S. cites trade progress with China
  • Senator questions DHS nominee's qualifications
  • Napolitano to meet WCO chief
  • Massport's Leone returns to AAPA helm
  • COSCO Pacific 3rd quarter profit drops 32%
  • India weighs one-terminal limit on private operators

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Oasis on her way
    On Friday morning at 7.00 am the tugs Hurtig Triton and Ukko started to pull the 360 metres long Oasis of the Seas out from the outfitting pier at
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts pay
    The crisis stricken liner company Hapag-Lloyd has announced pay cuts across the organisation ashore and at sea. Board members will see their remunerations cut by 20 per cent, managing
  • New Maersk Line direct service Poland'Far East
    Maersk Line will be the first international operator that includes a Baltic port in a direct service to the Far East. As from January 6, Gdansk will be the turnaround
  • Coaster owner and operator files for bankruptcy
    The Danish coaster owner and operator C J Helt & Co, Svendborg, has filed for bankruptcy and closed its business. The bankruptcy comes after serious problems in the present market for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Prices for bunkers ignore crude's big fall
    Little market activity sees bunker markets mostly softer, but only just.
  • Matson posts Q3 results
    Lower fuel costs help offset reductions in operating profits
  • Bunker markets firming in Europe
    NYMEX showing losses of more that $1 in early trading.
  • Bunker spill in San Francisco Bay
    Incident is believed to have occurred during fuel transfer operations.
  • Ship's pilot begins prison sentence
    The criminal threat to seafarers resulting from environmental regulations.
  • Prices end week on a high
    Good demand in Durban.
  • Chimbuso bunker sales up by 20% in Qingdao
    300,000 mt cargo of fuel oil to arrive in the port next month.
  • Reports of bunker spill in Algeciras
    250 cubic metres of fuel oil trapped in dry dock.
  • Fuel oil inventories slide
    But ARA product inventories still more than 50% up year-on-year.
  • EGCSA in move to build trust for 'scrubbers'
    Association Code of Conduct says members must not make unsubstantiated claims.
  • Lukoil deploys bunker barge in Baltic port
    599 mt capacity vessel will serve Kaliningrad market.
  • Bullish end to the week
    Players report weak demand.
  • WFS tipped for 'positive outlook'
    'Balance sheet has $366 million of cash and only $20 million of debt'.
  • Malaysia detains two Singapore vessels
    Investigation into unauthorised transfer of marine fuel.
  • NOL's losses deepen
    Anticipates 'significant losses' in Q4 and first half of 2010.

›››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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