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February 3, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo's Q4 profit jumps fivefold
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's third-largest shipyard, said fourth-quarter profit jumped more than fivefold to a record after building more vessels at higher prices.
  • Mitsui OSK rises after Baltic index gains
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, operator of Japan's largest fleet of iron-ore ships, rose on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the Baltic index of prices for shipping commodities rose for a ninth day.
  • 2009 a year of hard work, says D'Amico
    D'Amico International Shipping SA, the oil tanker company whose clients include Exxon Mobil Corp and BP plc, sees a 'challenging' 2009 and may make acquisitions as asset prices fall, chief executive officer Marco Fiori said.
  • DHL launches real-time tracking in Asia-Pacific03/02/09
  • Pirates may release 'Faina' soon
  • Taxes for Taiwan lines axed
  • Wreck of British warship discovered

Sched Netweb site
  • French president steadfast despite 24-hour transport strike
  • PSA receives US$1.1 billion syndicated loan from 5 banks
  • Legal costs from price-fixing bring Horizon US$18 million loss
  • MOL shrinks earlier FY2008 earnings forecast
  • Tanzanian president sends trucks to shift uncollected boxes
  • Punta Colonet delayed as congestion becomes a memory
  • Lagos docks clog more as decongestion taskforce starts work
  • Website makes case for, battles myths against bigger trucks
  • Philippine Ports and Shipper Exhibition in Manila Feb 12
  • Continental posts 2008 net loss of US$585 million
  • Hactl power outage drill an exercise in risk mitigation
  • Lufthansa Cargo to cut hours of work as demand slackens

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line, MSC & CMA CGM skip Suez eastbound to slow steam around Cape
  • EU move to expedite cargo ship clearance to revive trade
  • Shipping firms threatening to slap surcharge on Mombasa port over long delays
  • Japanese Navy on standby for deployment to Somalia
  • Zhanjiang port's 2008 cargo volume exceeds 100 m tonnes
  • Lianyungang port box volumes surpass 3 m TEUs
  • AEMTC joins hands with Germanischer Lloyd Academy for advanced maritime courses
  • Arshiya posts excellent Q3 results
  • Panamax rates post record rise on iron ore demand
  • SCI may initiate regular service to Port of Koper
  • Port of Charleston geared to play larger role in ex-im trade with India
  • ABGKCT well-positioned for regular coastal feedering
  • Air cargo volumes plummet by steep 23 pc in Dec.
  • Eols invited for setting up logistics parks along rail freight corridor
  • Arshiya Rail Infrastructure commences Phase 1 of railway operations
  • Core sector growth slips to 2.3 pc in December '08
  • 3rd stimulus package for economy ruled out
  • Slowdown impacts fiscal deficit
  • Fiscal relief for exporters ruled out
  • Core industries register marginal growth in Dec.
  • 10 lakh rendered jobless in export sector
  • In abandoned SEZ plot...
  • S. S. N. Moorthy takes charge as CBDT chief
  • Call to include India & China in G-8

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
  • SAS and Finnair to merge?
    SAS and Finnair, the two largest North European airlines, are apparently considering a merger. The Danish business paper "Börsen" has reported that, in the light of a looming takeo...
  • Spanair now sold
    The sale of the ailing Spanish airline Spanair has now been completed. A consortium that includes Catalonia's regional government, the city of Barcelona and several private investo...
  • Paul Günther AG leases out cool trailers
    Hamburg-based German leasing company Paul Günther AG recently began leasing air conditioned trailers to logistics companies. The specialist has ordered 90 state-of-the-art vehicles...
  • Easyrail launches Germany-Austria blocktrains
    The Austrian container operator Easyrail started a regular blocktrain for maritime consignments from Hamburg and Bremerhaven (both Germany) to Vienna and Enns (both Austria) in Jan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • UK union in "British jobs" protest
  • London Greek owners slam Mangouras appeal ruling
  • Odfjell charters Saudi trio
  • Golar LNG FSRU in service

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Donjon wins $32 million channel deepening contract
  • WSF rolls out new draft long range plan
  • AWO sues to block state VGP regulations
  • Pirates seek $6 million for return of LPG tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Seattle Port Commissioners name new cruise terminal
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking committee members
  • Coast Guard wants help to stop navigation aid vandals
  • Washington Ferries Division releases draft Long-Range Plan
  • Evergreen taps Pratt & Whitney for aircraft maintenance agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Shipowners press for UK light dues public inquiry
    BRITISH and foreign shipowners are complaining as they mount a fresh attack on light dues that are about to be increased
  • Due for renewal: Trinity House to increase fees
  • Nordic Tankers board declare company 'bankrupt'
    BOARD of directors and top management resign ahead of shareholders meet aimed at ousting them
  • Boskalis raises stake in Smit
    MOVE fuels speculation that it could make another offer for the Rotterdam salvage, terminals and towage group

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Record sentence for Sea Star exec
    FORMER Sea Star senior VP Peter Baci was sentenced Friday to four years in prison for his role in the Jones Act collusion conspiracy
  • Panama won't relent on tolls
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority will press ahead with toll increases despite an urgent plea by shipping groups
  • Nordic Tankers 'bankrupt'
    NORDIC Tankers says it is technically bankrupt and that its board and two senior executives have resigned following a disagreement with Scandinavian banking group Nordea
  • India-Europe box rates plummet
    FREIGHT rates for shipping containers from Indian ports to Europe have fallen by as much as 50% in the last month, industry sources said today
  • Tinto selloff to impact shipping
    RIO TINTO'S decision to sell South American assets in Brazil and Argentina could have an impact on the region's maritime players

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CPSC delays parts of import safety rules
    Consumer Product Safety Commission will delay for one year certain lab testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
  • Blizzard snarls UK transport
  • Eurogate tops 14M TEUs
  • Pricing drags Hub profit
  • Canadian National ties up buy of Chicago rail lines
  • Profits collapse at Yusen
  • NYKCool CEO steps down
  • Boskalis ups Smit stake
  • Ex-Sea Star executive claims he acted under orders
  • Pirates hijack gas carrier
  • Net gain for Blue Dart

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CN closes Chicago railway deal
  • Eurogate hits 14 million but looks for cost savings to fight downturn
  • West Aus derailment cuts east-west intermodal link
  • UK transport snowed-in
  • CSX Corp reports Q4 08 progress

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CEO's pay slips
    Carnival Corp boss Micky Arison sees his pay fall by 14.7% in 2008, when he made just $8.5m.
  • Products strength
    Torm USA boss says company looking to expand pools as products tankers stay relatively strong.
  • Kjaerulff at helm
    Former Torm chief bids to put Nordic Tankers back on course as activist shareholders sweep EGM slate.
  • K-Sea sees fall
    US tank-barge player blames insurance cash call and fuel write-down for drop in fourth-quarter profits.
  • Strike shuts port
    A strike by fishing industry workers closes Argentina's Bahia Blanca port.
  • TB gears for loss
    Trailer Bridge expects a wider loss in the fourth quarter as southbound volume pushes revenue downward.
  • Nordic is liquid
    New chairman of Nordic Tankers rejects claim that company is insolvent and lack funds to pay salaries.
  • OCNF equity play
    OceanFreight preps $148m share sale in equity line of credit to pay down debt.
  • Exec gets 4 years
    Former Sea Star Line executive is first to be sentenced in criminal antitrust case targeting liner operators.
  • Box blues
    Indonesia's largest container terminal, JICT, expects volumes to drop 30% this year.
  • Nordic bankrupt?
    Battle for future of Danish tanker company takes further extraordinary turn as Steen Bryde resigns ahead of general meeting.
  • Sartor sells PSV
    Norwegian shipowner offloads supply vessel to Nor Offshore for an undisclosed fee.
  • Wind drag
    UK accident report reveals Swedish tanker drifted for another hour and a half after dragging its anchor and grounding on shoal.
  • Spirit smash
    Cruise vessel hits fire boat on Potomac River in Washington DC.
  • China on top
    Profits up across Chinese shipbuilders with share of newbuilding numbers hitting 38%.
  • Armada opens fire
    Charterer uses legal procedure that helped cause its own troubles against Bhatia coal shipping concern.
  • Stray PSV sold
    Saevik family picks up Havyard Solstrand PSV newbuilding from Norwegian bank.
  • Lituya re-floated
    Alaskan state ferry freed after breaking free of moorings and ending up perched on rocks.
  • Cuban crisis
    Carnival cruiseship makes three-hour detour to rescue nine Cuban refugees from deflating raft.
  • Arms ship held
    Cyprus holds Russian weapons vessel headed from Iran to Syria "as a gesture to the US".
  • Odfjell hires six
    Terje Storeng-led owner picks up tanker sextet from National Chemical Carriers as Saudi owner makes pool exit.
  • Forecast fading
    Japanese bulker owner Shinwa Naiko expecting less annual profit as nine-month numbers drop.
  • Piraeus rumpus
    Injuries and arrests at Greece's main port as angry Cretan farmers clash with riot police.
  • Croat coke collar
    Croatian crewman held after 200kg of cocaine found on Liberian-flagged cargoship in South Africa.
  • Boom!
    Japanese bulker bashed by collapsed boom at Richards Bay in South Africa, damaging hatch cover.
  • Garware grows
    Demand for offshore units despite oil price drop sees profit soar at India's Garware Offshore.
  • Zim out
    Israeli container line withdraws from group aiming to develop new $330m terminal at Ennore in India.
  • LPG crew safe
    A $6m ransom demanded but 13 crew safe on hijacked German ship which reaches Somali coast.
  • Shreyas shrinks
    Indian feeder and logistics player sees nine-month earnings dwindle, partly due to loss on sale of boxship.
  • Demolished
    Bulker owners have consigned 10 more vessels to the breakers' beaches in the last week.
  • 'Challenge ahead'
    Dubai-based tanker player Gulf Navigation bracing for "very challenging year" as fourth quarter profit slumps.
  • Bharati builds net
    Third-quarter net profit up at Indian builder Bharati Shipyard but costs erode higher sales.
  • IHI crashes
    Japanese shipbuilder plunges into the red during nine months to 31 December.
  • Rowan cuts back
    US-listed drilling company cancels one domestic rig newbuilding deal and suspends two others.
  • RCL slumps
    Share price continues freefall after poor results, while Moody lowers Royal Caribbean's rating.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CTSA raising bunker charge
  • AXS-Alphaliner: East/west box trades down 15%
  • FMC stops clock on TSA capacity discussions
  • Dec. air freight suffers unprecedented drop
  • YRC says losses reflect recession
  • Hub reports lower 4th quarter earnings
  • Maryland to increase truck tolls
  • COOL hard facts
  • Wash. cities weigh warehouse dock door tax
  • cargo-partner opens Vizag office
  • IKEA vet DeMarino joins Encompass
  • Long Beach vows port improvements
  • Battles interim head of Port of Houston
  • Seattle port warns staff of possible cuts

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Falling volumes for Scandlines in 2008
    Scandlines reports, for the first time, decreasing volumes on their nine services in the Baltic area. A combination of higher bunker prices and the financial downturn in general lies behind
  • Just two shipping shares left on the Stockholm Exchange
    27 February is the last day for trading of the Broström share on the Stockholm Exchange. After that date, there will be only two shipping shares trading on the Stockholm
  • Steen Bryde leaves with harsh attack on Nordea Bank
    The management and board of directors in Nordic Tankers A/S left their positions on early Monday, shortly before the extra ordinary general assembly. The company has for some weeks
  • Italy to send a frigate to Somalia
    The Italian Government announces that it will send a frigate and a crew of 114 to Somalia, to be deployed in the EU anti-piracy operation Atalanta, reports Lloyd's List
  • Sweden will not prosecute pirates
    According to a government bill, pirates detained by the Swedish navy will not be put on trial in Sweden. The Swedish navy will join the EU anti-piracy operation Atalanta
  • IMO in new pirate measures
    17 States from the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea areas, convened by IMO, have adopted a new Code of Conduct targeting the flourishing piracy of Somalia
  • Four years in prison for antitrust conspiracy
    Peter Baci, former high-level shipping executive in a non-named shipping company has been sentenced to four years imprisonment and a criminal fine of USD 20,000 for his role
  • French aircraft carrier recycled in UK
    The French aircraft carrier Le Clemenceau will be recycled in the UK after having being turned away from docks in India, Turkey and Greece because of all toxic materials on
  • Pirates hit German LPG carrier
    German LPG-carrier Longchamp, 4, 316 DWT, has been hi-jacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden although the vessel had a naval escort. The vessel's 13 crew members

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Caribbean Fuels expands regional service
    Offshore and in-port deliveries can be arranged.
  • Markets soften in northern Europe
    Warnings of cuts in Baltic fuel oil exports.
  • Court overturns Gazpromneft's 'billion ruble fine'
    But Russia's Antimonopoly Service says it will seek to have the fine re-imposed.
  • Shipping companies slash income forecasts
    Shipping industry 'headed into a down cycle the likes of which we've never seen'.
  • New bunker vessel comes on-stream in Istanbul
    CYE Petrol's bunker barge is the largest in the Turkish port.
  • Bunker team changes at Oldendorff
  • Bunkers down in key Asian ports
    Prices fell despite tightening avails at most ports.
  • Supplier resumes bunker operations in Hamburg
    Growing demand for low sulphur fuels brings player back.
  • 380 cst supplies to resume in Manila
    The product has been unavailable since November.
  • Singapore traders anticipate shortages from mid-February
    Supplies could tighten on increased demand from China.
  • Qatar deepens oil output cuts
    March contracted volumes to Asian customers will shrink by 15%.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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