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August 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Orient Overseas chalks up first loss in a decade
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, Hong Kong's biggest container line, posted its first loss in 10 years as slumping world trade and rising overcapacity pummel cargo rates.
  • Baltic index in biggest drop since Oct
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its worst week since October last year as Chinese demand for shipments of coal and iron ore slows.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin loses US$325 million in Q2, but sees uptick next quarter
  • Shenzhen's SCT reports e-RTGs provide 70pc cost savings
  • CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC to merge on transpacific mid-September
  • Smarter Container tracks fireworks boxes from China-US
  • China's longest coastal highway to open in September
  • Two major American relocation rivals team up in downturn
  • Archangel cargo volume down 27.8pc in first half
  • Port of Vancouver, Washington, celebrates Terminal 5 opening
  • Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport cargo volume surged 40pc in June
  • Mainland adds more scheduled flights to Taipei starting end of August
  • Suspended because of rioting, Fuzhou-Urumqi flights resumed
  • Singapore holds forum to address downturn in aviation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TT Club's guide to minimise storm damage to installations & cargoes
  • ESPLL ties up funds for purchase of 4 Supramax vessels
  • INTTRA introduces web booking tool for shippers & forwarders
  • Steamer agents call to resolve row
  • India, South Korea finally ink trade deal
  • Hussain completes Harvard training programme
  • L&T lowers earmarked sum for Ennore shipyard & port
  • Pulses pile-up at ports exaggerated, asserts PIA
  • thens-Hong Kong Lufthansa freighter touch Mumbai
  • Leash on prices, assures Pranab
  • Reforms, divestment remain on track
  • Foodgrains target set at 238.12 m tonnes
  • Fieo open house with Customs officials today
  • Move to set up SEZs in Delhi questioned
  • CBEC gets 3 new members
  • Saudi King keen to augment business ties with India
  • State may abolish octroi on gems & jewellery

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Chemoil's strong Q2
  • Nordic American makes small loss
  • Bass Strait venture
  • Downturn hits ICTSI

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • K-Sea prices public offering
  • River pirates attack Amazon cruise vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Port of Camas-Washougal nets judgement against Riverwalk
  • US rail freight traffic continues string of down weeks
  • Marcon brokers sales of supply boat/deck barge
  • Port of Everett has clean audit for 12 consecutive years
  • Neptune Orient Lines releases first half numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Shipping foreclosures set to rise
    BANKS expected to take action as covenant breaches become an almost daily occurrence.
  • Eastwind files for bankruptcy
  • US Shipping prices itself at $315m
    COMPANY gives itself price-tag of $275m-$315m after rejecting takeover bid by Rand Logistics.
  • Glencore and SLS in dispute over tankers refund
    GLENCORE and Korean yard enter arbitration over the return of $58m for two delayed tankers.
  • UK steps up checks on port cranes
    HSE inspects more ship-to-shore box cranes as part of probe into Southampton crane crash.
  • Nordic American warns of delivery delays
    NORDIC American Tanker Shipping says its two Chinese newbuildings will be delivered several months late

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Rand turns up the heat
    RAND LOGISTICS is not giving up the hunt for US Shipping Partners, despite the rejection of its initial offer for a majority of USSP's assets
  • Safety uproar in fatal sinking
    A MAJOR dispute is raging today over the seaworthiness of the ferry Princess Ashika, which sank off Tonga in the South Pacific on Wednesday night
  • Japan to boost wheat imports
    JAPAN is reportedly planning to increase wheat import shipments because severe rains have reduced domestic output
  • Turkey signs up to South Stream
    TURKEY has agreed to take part in Gazprom's South Stream natural gas pipeline, a scheme that could spur gas shipments from Ceyhan
  • 'Dire' LNG market will recover
    A GLUT of tonnage has battered the LNG shipping market for the first half of 2009, but it will recover, shipping analyst Andrew Buckland told Fairplay today
  • GL layoff tied to newbuilds
    GL TOLD Fairplay today it is axing 380 jobs to reflect a collapse in demand for newbuilding classification services
  • US bill seeks Customs uptick
    LAWMAKERS have introduced a Senate bill to give US Customs & Border Protection more power to enforce trade laws

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Obama, Calderón to Discuss Cross-border Trucking
  • YRC Signs $81 Million Facility Sale, Lease Agreement
  • YRC Teamsters Ratify Wage, Benefit Plan
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $1 Billion
  • Union Pacific to Pay $32 Million for Water Act Violations
  • Obama Signs Highway Trust Fund Bill
  • CSX, Train Engineers Reach Deal
  • Senate Confirms Obama's STB, DOT Nominees
  • South Korea, India Sign Bilateral Trade Pact
  • Germany's Trade Surplus, Industrial Orders Rise
  • YRC Teamsters Ballot Count Delayed
  • Spot Freight Availability Index Surges 33 Percent
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Profit Grows 5 Percent
  • Frozen Food Express Loses $5.2 Million
  • MSC Trans-Atlantic Service to call Philadelphia
  • OOIL Loses $232 Million in First Half
  • JAL Loses $1 Billion
  • Port Nehru Boxes Fell 7 Percent
  • Short Line Traffic Chugs Ahead
  • Hanjin Loses $325 Million on Falling Rates
  • FRA Gives $1 Million to Operation Lifesaver
  • Atlas Profit Soars Despite Downturn

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Pirate ransoms: a no-win situation for owners
    The families of the 24 seafarers held hostage by Somali-based pirates popped champagne corks this week to celebrate their loved ones' release after four intensely worrying months of captivity.
  • Transpacific trio rationalise services between Asia-USWC
  • Gottwald to deliver cranes to Poti
  • ICTSI feels the pressure of the downturn
  • Panama Canal and Port Everglades ink alliance
  • German recovery still on track

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • UK halts Margaret
    Environment Agency puts the brakes on export of LPG carrier bound for the breakers.
  • K-Sea seeks cash
    Tank-barge owner prices public offering that could bring in as much as $63.9m.
  • USSP valued
    Greenhill estimates reorganised tanker and tank-barge owner would have an enterprise value of $275m to $315m.
  • Royal surges
    Shares in Miami-based cruiseship giant gain by 10.7%, leaping ahead of rising shipping shares.
  • Cheniere loss falls
    Houston LNG terminal player shrinks losses by 90.5% as it barely turns an operational profit.
  • Carron for Canada
    Stena applying to operate drillship Stena Carron for a year off Canada's East Coast.
  • Consent to chop
    D'Amico and Glencore enter arbitration with SLS to clear the way for cancellation of a second newbuilding at the yard.
  • NAT pair late
    Arrival of Chinese suezmax pair delayed by a total of 10 months, Nordic American says.
  • Korean walk-out
    Tug crews at Ulsan and Busan strike over pay and conditions, causing ship backlog.
  • Bad debt hurts
    Michael Ioannides-led Ocean Tanker books less in first half due to $2m bad debt provision and lower rates.
  • It's quotes time
    Peter G is getting approached from all angles while his wing man's getting chased in Spain.
  • Four fire CH
    Newbuilding quartet spur full-year profit at Singapore outfit CH Offshore.
  • Rand insists
    After US bulker owner's Laurence Levy claims US Shipping relying on "illusory" valuation.
  • Cash for Eitzen
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner makes $5m profit through sale and leaseback deal for 2006-built ship.
  • NAT too bad
    Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker Shipping posts small Q2 loss but its figures trump estimates.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer is caught up in a defamation suit and Polys Haji-Ioannou celebrates a VLCC scrapping coup.
  • Ferry furore
    US farmer considers legal action for non-delivery of ship bought on eBay for $23,600.
  • Death toll to soar
    Hope fading for 64 missing after ferry sinks off Tonga, second body found as search nears end.
  • Earnings chopped
    Malaysian shipyard Boustead Heavy's second quarter profit cut by 49% as costs rise.
  • Hitachi flies
    Japanese shipbuilder's first quarter bottom line shoots up over 100% as it sticks by ambitious full-year target.
  • Kyoei slips
    Bottom line cut in half at Japan's Kyoei Tanker, but its full year forecast is unchanged.
  • SNO stronger
    Romanian shipbuilder posts better first-half profit as it keeps busy in downturn.
  • Boxship grounds
    MSC Aurelie refloated by five tugs after 10 hours stuck outside Karachi port in Pakistan.
  • Hanjin hurts
    Weak freight rates at liner and bulkers take their toll at South Korean operator as losses reach $325m.
  • OOCL suffers
    Parent of Hong Kong liner company slumps to first half loss of $231m on global economic woes.
  • Coal protest lifted
    BHP Billiton regains control of Australian coal terminal after Greenpeace protesters arrested.
  • Inui profit slashed
    Japanese bulker owner's bottom line ravaged in first half with tough year expected.
  • Maersk restores
    Danish container giant pushing up prices on three more routes to combat "unsustainable" rates.
  • Port punt
    China's Jiangsu Lianyungang Port Co to raise CNY 1bn through one-year financing bills.
  • Taiheiyo tanks
    Red ink flows at NYK-connected tanker and bulker owner which expects large annual loss.
  • Yard plunge
    Japan's Naikai Zosen posts big profit fall in first quarter, but remaining nine months should be better.
  • Transpacific cuts
    CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC are to rationalize existing capacity between Asia and the US.
  • Todd turns
    Seattle shipyard moves from loss to profit in first quarter as business picks up.
  • Swire's profits up
    Hong Kong offshore vessel player manages to avoid the worst of downturn with modest rise in interims.
  • Sado cuts losses
    Japanese ferry operator sees losses reduce from a year ago and predicts return to profit by years end.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Hanjin first half losses hit $400 million
  • OOCL parent loses $187 million in the first half
  • MSC levies Europe-to-Asia repositioning charge
  • United offers new Temp Control product
  • National Air Cargo to supply Kandahar
  • Bersin, Southers in line for top CBP, TSA posts
  • Douglas directs Saddle Creek's business development
  • Government logistics revenue boosts Agility profit
  • ICTSI sees lower profit on container volume decline

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Eitzen sells and leases back
    Oslo-listed Eitzen Chemical sells the chemical tanker Sichem Pace, 19,900 DWT, built in 2006 for USD 34 million to an undisclosed buyer. The vessel will be bareboat chartered back
  • Maersk in new cost reductions
    Due to the global economic downturn and challenges facing ocean carriers, Maersk Line has been forced to introduce cost reductions targeting its network services. By the end of September 2009
  • Engine room fire on new Samsø ferry
    The brand new ferry Kanhave on the Samsø'Hou service is out of service after a fire in the engine room. It happened yesterday while on a crossing with 116
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen's operating profit up
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports an operating profit of USD 78 million for the second quarter of 2009, compared to USD 75 million for the same period of 2008. Total income was

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Crude up, bunkers down to end week
    Supply factors coming into play as markets head in different directions.
  • ABS to issue International Air Pollution Prevention certificate
    US Coast Guard authorises classification society to act on it behalf.
  • MEPC's delay on GHG proposal 'expected'
    'Not yet possible to point unambiguously to one market-based instrument,' says Danish Maritime Authority.
  • Increasing fuel costs puts pressure on US lobstermen
    State of Maine sees fierce competition, 'tempers are short'.
  • Strict fuel regulation gains industry support
    US EPA's clean air buffer zone will add extra restrictions to ECA rules.
  • ECAs: What you need to know
    New briefing paper covers Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and new fuel restrictions coming into force.
  • European bunker prices end week soft
    Congestion in Gibraltar pushes back delivery dates.
  • Deal signed for bunker project
    Sri Lankan official in China to discuss development aid.
  • New oil leak from Full City
    Barge takes away first load of oil emulsion pumped out of the grounded ship.
  • Refiner expects demand to 'pick up'
    Petroplus sees income fall, but not as much as analysts had predicted.
  • Bunker prices increases hit tanker operators
    Freight rates firming, but not enough to cover climbing fuel costs.
  • External: Marine Bunkering (Rotterdam) B.V
  • Malaysian supplier secures loan for tankers
    Bank says it is its 'first vessel financing opportunity'.
  • Asian bunker prices soften
    Five-day rally come to an end.
  • Trader set to receive bunker claims on Eastwind vessel
    Court also allows Eastwind to surrender M/V Anapa to joint-owner.
  • 'Baby post-panamax' could be box ship of the future
    Germanischer Lloyd representative says new design improves efficiency.
  • Chinese refiners increasing output
    Increase will help meet seasonal diesel demand by fishing industry.
  • WFS marine fuel sales down
    But net profit for the group climbs 35%.
  • Chinese ports see the rate of decline in throughput slow
    Chairman of Shanghai International port says foreign trade 'picking up'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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