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BRIEFS
August 4, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mid-east VLCC surplus remains: survey
    A surplus of supertankers competing to deliver two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude was unchanged after a week in which oil companies hired more than half the ships that they will need for this month.
  • Vital US oil port exposed to hurricanes
    The booming oil hub called Port Fourchon, a nerve centre in the nation's oil supply chain, is turning into a sitting duck for hurricanes as the beach that protects it from the Gulf of Mexico washes away.
  • High shipping costs see rethink on UAE palm oil hub
    High costs to re-export the commodity have moved traders to rethink a strategy to develop the United Arab Emirates into a trading hub for Malaysian palm oil.
  • Hawaii imposes fines for coral reef damage
  • Ship to the rescue
  • Scramble to contain oil spill off Norway

Sched Netweb site
  • Beibu Gulf port throughput up 14.4 pc in first half
  • CTSA to cut currency adjustment factor to 1pc from September 1
  • Walmart names CMA CGM ocean carrier of year
  • DP World's first half container volumes down 10pc
  • Fujian half-year foreign trade value drops 16.5pc
  • Tangshan port's container volume fell 24pc in first half
  • Antwerp's Scheldt dredging halted by Dutch eco concerns
  • Dar es Saalam drops box transfer fees for shippers after review
  • Shenzhen's first half- logistics sector value-rose 5.7pc
  • Schenker Korea distributor for semiconductor industry
  • Canadian Pacific quarterly profit up 2pc after asset sale
  • Russian Railways cargo loadings down 13.9pc
  • IMO green committee moves against carbon emissions from ships
  • IATA gloomy after June's air cargo and passenger slump
  • British Airways Cargo quarterly revenue off 28.1pc
  • China Post expands time-definite EMS service to Europe
  • El Al won't let rival Arkia Israel Airlines use its cargo x-ray gear
  • United Parcel Service opens US$6.5 million Witchita cargo base

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Economic recovery round the corner, FFFAI chief tells UNESCAP meet
  • IMU to open campus near Cochin Port to groom mariners
  • MSC to implement rate restoration from Sept. 1
  • NYK Lines's unique solar-powered car carrier makes maiden call at Long Beach
  • Capt. Vijay Gopal elected President of VCLA
  • MILS emerges Malaysia's Logistics Provider of Year
  • Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM & Hapag-Lloyd to launch new common service between EC South America & North Europe
  • UASC resurrects two-loop Far East-North European service
  • Maersk Line to effect GRI in transatlantic trade from Sept. 1
  • Hapag-Lloyd & OOCL cooperating with in North Atlantic service from July 30
  • Coscon to levy Aqaba congestion charge
  • Maersk Line, Hyundai & APL sign slot swap pact for Mobile CT in Alabama
  • DHL starts Malaysia-US-China LCL ocean freight service
  • Zim to call at Da Chan Bay Terminal One
  • Salford port to house major intermodal hub
  • Matson's profitable again after layoffs, fleet optimisation
  • That sinking feeling...
  • Russia not to ban Indian seafood
  • Dumping duty imposed on carbon black imports
  • Portmen's wage talks to be held at JNPT on Aug. 12-13
  • S. S. Hussain elected IPA Chairman
  • Strike affects cargo handling operations at New Mangalore Port
  • Govt means business on roads development-Nath
  • CPI for industrial workers up by 9.3 pc in June '09
  • June figures show no let-up in plunging exports
  • Adani Enterprises posts robust 36 pc Q1 growth in PAT
  • CM to open infra summit today
  • Europe's economic sky begins to clear

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2009
  • Lufthansa gets go-ahead for AUA takeover
    After weeks of negotiations, the European Union's antitrust chief, Neelie Kroes, said on 31 July that she will clear Lufthansa's bid for Austrian Airlines. She announced the news a...
  • Jubilee Airbus goes to Thai Airways
    The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered its 1,000 th aircraft from the A330/A340 family. The latest A330-300 was handed to Thai Airways International, bringing Tha...

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Malaysian tug freed
  • Storm claims freighter, grounds bulker
  • Another big Panama Canal project up for bids
  • TT Club's new windstorm guide

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Fincantieri books two more naval export orders
  • NYC Mayor explains how Recovery Act ferry funds will be used
  • Former Lautenberg staffer named Deputy Maritime Administrator

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Port of Seattle program cuts sulfur dioxide emissions
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops sharply during May
  • President taps Matsuda as MarAd deputy administrator
  • Panama Canal Authority calling for project proposals
  • Hanjin Shipping plans rate increases, fuel charge

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Zim saved by $350m lifeline
    ISRAELI boxline set to get cash injection from its parent company, Israel Corp.
  • Trade credit woes hit Zim fuel supply
  • Hansa Stavanger is released
    THE German boxship held by Somali pirates since April, has been released.
  • Pirates may be dragging out ransom negotiations
    PIRATES could be deliberately protracting negotiations in the hope of getting more cash.
  • Banks shun smaller Chinese shipyards
    CHINESE banks still cautious of financing small-to medium-sized shipbuilders over fears of high default risks.
  • Visa row hits US Gulf lightering firms
    COMPANIES meet US immigration officials as dispute over 29-day limit escalates

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Gulf lightering 'up in arms'
    CUSTOMS & Border Protection in Texas has ruled that many shore passes for foreign lightering crew are now illegal
  • Zim to win $350M cash boost
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services told Fairplay today it is to receive a $350M cash injection from parent company Israel Corp
  • Lightering crews in crossfire
    FOREIGN crew have been stranded aboard Gulf of Mexico lightering tankers and face US visa cancellations during crew changes, the West Gulf Maritime Association has warned
  • Great Eastern profits fall 55%
    GREAT Eastern Shipping has reported a 55% drop in operating profits for the first quarter ending 30 June, which was mostly caused by lower freight earnings on all segments
  • Hapag quickens cost-cutting pace
    HAPAG-Lloyd has ramped up its cost-cutting plan for this year from €400M ($571M) to €560M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Diesel Climbs 2.2 Cents to $2.55 per Gallon
  • Evergreen, ILA at Impasse
  • Virginia International Terminals Cuts 90 Jobs
  • INTTRA Launches Upgraded Online Booking Tool
  • Maersk Names Head of Group Strategy Office
  • Freight Index Slips 0.5 Percent
  • Manufacturing Index Jumps 4.1 Points
  • Agility Opens Malaysian Hub
  • Short Lines Make Steady Traffic Gains
  • ANA Puts Quarter Loss at $307 Million
  • Scandinavian Trucker Posts Drop in Profit
  • Industrial Price Index Up for Second Week in a Row
  • Israel Corp. to Give Zim $350 Million Boost
  • British Airways Lost $175 Million

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Kiel-Canal transits down a third
  • Equipment shortage prompts MSC imbalance surcharge
  • 'The Box' unemployed
  • Zim swallows another USD350 million
  • OCUPA gets post-panamax capability

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Boxship freed
    Pirates release the German-controlled Hansa Stavanger after receiving ransom payment.
  • Bank gets three
    Tokyo Star Bank reaches deal to foreclose on an Eastwind Maritime bulker and two containerships.
  • Chilean scraps
    Car carrier owned by Chile's CCNI reportedly sent to Bangladeshi breakers for $3.75m.
  • Master charged
    Bulk carrier captain could be jailed over delay in abandoning grounded vessel.
  • Attack off Nigeria
    Two crew members injured as bandits open fire on Turkish bulker off Port Harcourt.
  • 'Steady demand'
    Profits improve at dive-support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International as offshore construction keeps fleet busy.
  • Strong start
    Indian tanker and bulker owner Mercator Lines pushes up profit in first quarter.
  • Relegation looms
    Rem Offshore could be ejected from the Oslo Stock Exchange onto the Oslo Axess due to double rule breach.
  • Bulker frenzy
    Some 113 bulkers traded in July as China continues to mop up second hand tonnage, Greek broker says.
  • Yard chases bank
    Sembcorp unit Jurong Shipyard is after Societe General for nearly $200m as rouge trading case resurfaces.
  • Volume dips
    Caribbean liner player Tropical Shipping sees operating income drop by 56% as the economy hurts volume.
  • Nasty for Neste
    Finnish tanker owner says rates for crude and products vessels will stay low throughout 2009.
  • Penalty denied
    Appeal court rules against a George Economou company bid to impose penal freight rate for late redelivery of panamax bulker.
  • Ransom paid
    Hansa Stavanger release nears as pirates receive $2.7m ransom payment, reports say.
  • Ocean of red
    Losses mount at Croatian bulker owner in first six months as revenues fall away.
  • No bulk bounce
    Cosco Corp's profit falls 70% in second quarter amid warning dry-cargo earnings will remain under pressure for the rest of 2009.
  • Russian row
    Gazprom and Scorpion Offshore in dispute over unpaid charter fees.
  • Fish farce
    India's port of Mormugao worried that security concerns over fishing boats will deter international cargoships.
  • Langeland found
    Norwegian ship which sank in storm off Sweden located, no sign of six lost crew.
  • Profit plunge
    Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba sees first-half earnings eroded as costs rise in tough markets.
  • PGS axing again
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen's Petroleum Geo-Services ready to kill off a second newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano after WesternGeco pulls charter.
  • Lau launch
    Fiji island buying $1m ferry from New Zealand to resume regular cargo and passenger service.
  • Crewman missing
    New Zealand authorities investigate as Burmese seafarer reported missing from Eastwind reefer.
  • Cash for Topaz
    Offshore owner nets post delivery loan for two vessels operating off Qatar.
  • SCI seeks ships
    Indian state owner ready to buy four or five bulkers to launch joint venture with Steel Authority of India.
  • Star tie-up
    Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit agrees another COA with Vale as Star Alpha heads for the door.
  • Otto out
    Singapore shipbuilder scraps plan to found new yard in China due to lack of land.
  • Bangladesh boost
    Scrap prices still strong for tankers, while ex Hoegh Galleon LNG carrier sold into India.
  • Masindra 7 free
    Malaysian tug with 11 crew held since mid December released by Somali pirates.
  • Aban rises
    Indian offshore owner sees annual net profit balloon as sales and other income soar.
  • IHI on the up
    Japanese shipbuilder boosted by boilers in first quarter despite revenue fall.
  • Cape refloated
    Damage assessment due on Hong Kong bulker that grounded off South Africa.
  • Cash injection
    Zim parent Israel Corp says it is to inject funds of about $350m into troubled liner operator.
  • KG cash crisis
    Around 20 shipping funds have gone to the wall with hundreds more expected to seek extra capital.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Israel Corp. to Zim's rescue again
  • International Shipholding renegotiates charters
  • Matsuda named deputy maritime administrator
  • Air India cancels order, Indian airlines avoid shutdown
  • Schief heads ANS operations
  • Agility opens logistics hub near Kuala Lumpur
  • BDP buys U.K. forwarder
  • Congresswoman introduces two port-related bills
  • China port throughput down 11% in first half
  • Panama seeks bids on second-largest contract

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Norwegian investigation of coaster sinking in Swedish water
    The Norwegian coaster Langeland that sank in heavy weather conditions on Friday in the Koster Fjord on the Swedish West Coast has been found on a depth of around 100
  • Four Grimaldi vessels to leave the Swedish flag
    Shipgaz has learnt that the Italian shipowner Grimaldi has decided to re-flag four ro-ro carriers from the Swedish flag to the Gibraltar flag during 2009. The vessels are
  • Concordia Maritime puts British flag on sole Swedish flagged tanker
    Concordia Maritime has re-flagged the 65,200 DWT Stena Primorsk, built 2006 and its only Swedish flagged tanker to British flag. 'The reason is that we have not been able
  • Tärntank moves to Denmark
    The Swedish tanker owner/operator Tärntank has moved its headquarters to Skagen, the reason being better terms for shipping activities in Denmark. 'It is regrettable, but we have to look
  • Odense delivers bulk carrier
    Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the first of six capesize bulk carriers for the Greek owner Carras Hellas. It was the first dry bulk delivery from the Danish shipyard in
  • New orders to Sietas in Hamburg
    The German heavy lift operator Schiffsfahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL) has signed up with the Hamburg shipbuilder J. J. Sietas for another two heavy 12,500 DWT lift carriers. The vessels will

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • Cost benefits of nuclear powered vessels
    Nuclear ship '$40 million a year cheaper even with bunker fuel at $500 a tonne'.
  • Bunker prices escalate in North Europe
    Market activity quiet as buyers waiting for lower numbers.
  • Seattle achieves big cuts in sulphur emissions
    35% of ships making frequent calls at the port have participated in voluntary low-sulphur fuel scheme.
  • New oil terminal will open 'next year'
    Tangier Med project prepares to expand.
  • Norway: Bunker spill clean-up continues
    Conflicting reports on how much fuel oil escaped, owner says remaining fuel will be removed.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Bunker prices soar higher
    Expensive bunker fuel keep buyers away on Monday.
  • O.W. Bunker ventures into Sweden
    Launches physical operations in Swedish ports, says it 'will continue to focus on growth'.
  • Bunker tanker detained in Hong Kong
    Brightoil's bunker tanker held by local authorities over 'debt issues'.
  • Another joint service by Evergreen and COSCO
    Leading Chinese and Taiwanese liners in partnerships to cope with 'soaring' bunker prices.
  • $350 million infusion for Zim
    Parent company plans recovery program for the troubled shipping company.
  • August fuel oil cargo volumes inch up from July
    Asia to receive 3.3-3.4 million mt of fuel oil cargoes this month, similar inflows expected for September.
  • Upstream earnings cut Chevron net profit by 71%
    CEO says the major's US downstream business operated at a loss.
  • Boat spills diesel fuel into harbour
    Owner responsible for clean-up cost.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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
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
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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