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September 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lloyd's Register enters energy industry
    LLOYD'S Register has gone full steam ahead in the energy sector, launching a new international business formed by merging its oil and gas, and chemicals and power divisions.
  • Shipshape on the green
    ALMOST 160 senior regional shipping executives took part in the 2009 BTL Singapore Golf Masters at Sentosa Golf Club on Tuesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5pc: Alphaliner
  • Hanjin's Chinese shipyard cleared foreign vessel repairs
  • Busan starts on container depot in Suifenhe Chinese border town
  • Port of Long Beach consults citizens on-dock rail expansion
  • Reefer block train with fresh seafood leaves Vladivostok for Moscow
  • Port Tracker's Bingham to keynote East Coast Maritime Conference
  • Boxing garbage: Chennai customs seize 'toxic' waste containers
  • Kuehne + Nagel contracted to run Benetton Group retail logistics in Russia
  • Hactl slips 6pc, but sees upturn as losses continue to narrow
  • Boeing tells HK audience global air cargo will brighten next year
  • LinkGlobal Logistics and Jade Cargo co-open cargo service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL develops simulator-based training
  • Asian Shippers' Council resents emergency bunker surcharges
  • Shippers see red over Greens' version of 'clean' trucks at US ports
  • DAMCO to synergise logistics solutions with Boeing
  • NYK Line figures in DJSI World for 7th straight year
  • Now, US wants more FDI from India!
  • Basmati MEP lowered to competitive $ 900/t
  • Dumping duty imposed on slabstock polyol
  • India, Indonesia ink deal on coal
  • KASEZ issuing Form-I for developers to avail of CST waiver
  • Port strike averted
  • CONCOR-WR begins reefer import services ex-JNP to ICD-Dadri
  • Lufthansa sees most freighters grounded
  • Latest FTP sops spell Rs 2,200 cr. more revenue drain
  • Reliance SEZ & 3 others may get third extension to start operations
  • Import duty on rice to go
  • Ficci to take part in Hanoi expo
  • Civic chief to talk on property tax tomorrow
  • CII to hold pharma summit on Sept. 16
  • CII's HR summit on Sept. 15
  • Seminars on latest FTP at Vadodara & Ahmedabad prove very enlightening

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
  • Transco Group names new head of IT
    The German forwarding and logistics group Transco appointed Hermann Schnaidt as the head of its IT department on 1 September 2009. In his new role, the IT expe...
  • ALC to refocus on efficiency of Australia's transport and logistics freight industry
    The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has announced a significant re-positioning to focus on advocacy, regulation and infrastructure, aimed at improving the efficiency of Australi...
  • Wincanton awarded new contract with Marks & Spencer
    The British logistics service provider Wincanton recently announced that it is becoming a strategic partner to Marks & Spencer (M&S) following the award of three, five-year contrac...
  • Construction of Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed
    Construction of Russia's Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed. The National Container Company (NCC), which has been building a container terminal at the Ust-Luga multipurpos...
  • MOL develops training programme for massive new ore carriers
    Tokyo (Japan)-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) announced that the company and its wholly-owned marine consulting subsidiary M.O. Marine Consulting Ltd, have jointly developed a ...
  • The Arkas fleet is growing
    Arkas, one of the leading companies in the Turkish marine transportation sector, has increased its number of vessels bearing the Turkish flag to 26 with the addition of the "W...
  • Deutsche Bahn plans to close freight stations
    The German national railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is planning to axe a large number of jobs and close a number of railway stations across the country. According to the railway union T...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Evergreen extends surcharge
  • Odense yard splits
  • New anti piracy device
  • NK's wireless LAN guide

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Russia's Severnaya Verf launches PSV
  • Odense Shipyard MD steps down

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Federal funds help Port of Portland refurbish Terminal 6 container crane
  • CMA CGM plans to restore freight rates
  • Port of Camas-Washougal plans dedication ceremony
  • Port of Tacoma installing automated rail switch machines
  • Crowley scholarship program helps students in Central America

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • France considers E1bn bailout fund
    FRANCE is the latest country to consider financial support for cash-strapped shipowners after the German government promised help for struggling Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Exim Bank in landmark $389m tanker loan to OSG
    NEW York-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has borrowed $389m from China's Exim Bank to fund five tankers, in the government-owned bank's first deal with a US...
  • EU issues shipping emissions ultimatum
    THE European Union will unilaterally impose a regional scheme to cut emissions of greenhouse gases from ships by 2013 unless the industry can deliver a global...
  • Yemen unrest could see boom in pirate attacks
    A FAILED Yemeni state could see its people emulate the example of Somalia and turn to piracy.
  • Germans snap up boxships for a bargain
    CARSTEN Rehder and Maritim Equity funds team up to buy vessels at more than 50% below sale prices.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • OSG reveals China finance
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group today confirmed a landmark financing deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, reportedly the first ever such arrangement with a US company
  • Ferry group defies suspension
    A PHILIPPINES ferry group continued today to operate three ferries while challenging Manila's move to suspend sailings, issued after last weekend's Superferry 9 disaster
  • Thyssen sells Nordseewerke
    THYSSENKRUPP has sold part of its shipbuilding subsidiary Nordseewerke to Siag Schaaf Industrie, which intends to convert the yard to produce offshore wind turbines
  • India port strike threat lifted
    PORT AND dock workers in India have clinched a landmark wage deal with the government after talks with shipping minister GK Vasan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • OOCL Hikes Asia-Australia Rates
  • New Penn Teamsters Approve Concessions
  • Marad Warns of Increasing Piracy
  • B.H.I.T. Buys Rail Tie Recycler
  • DHL Cuts 560 Jobs in Retailer Bankruptcy
  • Boeing Forecasts $1 Trillion Growth in Asian Aviation
  • Transport Employment Figures Remain Unsteady
  • MASkargo Launches Narita Service
  • Reliance Network Passes Antitrust Review
  • ICAO, IATA to Put Dangerous Goods Info Online
  • Diesel Drops 2.7 Cents to $2.647 per Gallon
  • India Averts Port Strike
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Falls 1 Percent
  • Descartes' Enhances Real-Time Web Services
  • Kuehne + Nagel Teams with Benetton in Russia
  • Maersk Divides Odense Shipyard in Two
  • Hong Kong Box Throughput Drops 17 Percent
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Decline Stabilizes
  • Trade Growth Skips St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Beluga Ships Complete Northeast Passage
  • Hong Kong Air Imports Grow 4 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Everybody needs rules; but are the 'Rotterdam Rules' the answer?
    The Netherlands port city of Rotterdam is gearing itself up to host a Colloquium and other events surrounding the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea - the 'Rotterdam Rules'.
  • ASC moves to Colombo
  • CMA CGM phases in more rate rises
  • Dubai's GAC appoints new marine rep
  • Vancouver Port rationalises exec team
  • Upgraded customs system launched at Marseilles Fos

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Omega plunges
    Kassiotis-led products tanker owner sees shares fall after analyst downgrade and worse-than-expected results.
  • Bulker sinks
    All but one rescued as Mongolian-flagged Black Rose sinks off India.
  • Red debt
    Morten Arntzen-led OSG bags $389m loan from China's Exim bank to fund five newbuildings.
  • Trawler to blame
    Tribunal ruling points finger at a trawler captain in a fatal 2006 collision with a reefer in Brazil's Guanabara Bay.
  • IPO set to go
    Nearly $120m to be sought in next week's offering by India's Pipavav Shipyard to fund expansion plans.
  • LNG Sabine-bound
    Elcano's Castillo de Villalba seen taking load of LNG to Cheniere's Louisiana import terminal.
  • Buus Nielsen quits
    Odense managing director ends 43 year career with the shipyard after business is split in two.
  • Auction looms
    Georgia frees Turkish master but readies enforced sale of tanker and cargo seized in Black Sea.
  • Pay-up time
    Goldenport "will demand full payment" from Spain's Contenemar after boxship charter default.
  • Ship strikes yacht
    China Shipping bulker crashes into schoolgirl's yacht off Australia as she gears up for solo, round the world voyage.
  • Ohio liner envy
    Port officials in Cleveland are applying for funds to subsidise a weekly, US-flag containership line to Montreal.
  • Minoan CFO out
    George Vassilokonstantakis walks away from Grimaldi-controlled company citing personal reasons.
  • Yard cash due
    Public and private Indian shipbuilders could pocket up to INR 60bn in subsidies by 2013.
  • Antigua aggro
    Six US Carnival cruiseship passengers arrested in Caribbean after alleged brawl with police.
  • S&P cools off
    Holidays and weaker rates have taken the steam out of the S&P market, Barry Rogliano figures suggest.
  • Limarko hot
    Lithuanian reefer owner pushes up profit in first six months despite revenue dip.
  • Split in two
    Cambodia-flagged ship breaks up in Black Sea sparking pollution fear, 12 crew rescued.
  • Drill danger
    Contract for India's Aban Offshore drillship reportedly at risk due to delivery delay.
  • Sick again
    Norovirus outbreak strikes Fred Olsen cruiseship for second time this year.
  • Yang Ming sells
    Taiwanese boxship owner offloading 40% stake in investment company for TWD 758.7m.
  • Transocean files
    German cruiseship company seeks bankruptcy protection after norovirus outbreak and cancelled cruise.
  • Omega in the red
    US-listed Greek product tanker specialist sees second quarter loss on lower revenues and one-off loss.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Maersk to raise Europe/Africa rates
  • MSC adds Philadelphia to Europe service
  • Zim raising rates in Asia/Europe trade
  • Cathay Pacific CEO: Suppliers need to drop prices
  • DOT reviews paperless hazmat data sharing
  • Iraqi transport minister arrested for taking bribe
  • U.S. foreign policy-based export controls under review
  • K + N to handle Russia logistics for Benetton
  • MOL consolidation unit wins U.S. retailer contract
  • Four Soft provides forwarding system to Panafresh
  • SCI eyes terminal management business
  • Direct calls at new Vietnam port no time saver
  • Marseilles starts inter-facility port customs system

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Polish yards sale on hold until year end
    The EU Commission has granted an extended deadline for the sale of the shipyard assets in Gdansk and Gdynia. The Polish government now has time until the end of the
  • Sovcomflot takes delivery of suezmax
    Russian tanker operator Sovcomflot has taken delivery of the crude oil tanker SCF Primorye from Daewoo Marine Shipbuilding Engineering, South Korea. ConocoPhillips will charter the vessel on a long-term
  • Aalborg Industries to lay off 100 employees
    Aalborg Industries has given notice to 100 employees, 17 per cent of its Danish workforce, whom will be laid off in the coming months. The notice comes after a steep
  • Maersk Line not alone with deficit
    A. P. M'ller-M'rsk's Maersk Line is not alone with a deficit in the first half of 2009 in the container industry. According to a list compiled by AXS-Alphaline
  • Red figures for Green Reefers
    Norwegian Green Reefers reports a tough second quarter as the company had to struggle in a spot market 60 per cent weaker compared to the corresponding period last year. 'April

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • US Coast Guard salvage vessel to avoid pollution
    National pollution control fund allows federal salvage, uninsured boats a concern.
  • Further bunker prices gains mid-week
    Many European markets quiet as prices rise for second day.
  • Petrobras secures high viscosity fuel oil cargo
    Parcel to be loaded from Red Sea refinery.
  • Container lines see their cash reserves eroded
    All major carriers are making losses, says research company.
  • New bunker trader for Stena Oil
  • Pipeline monopoly acquires stake in terminal
    Transneft takes over part of Ust-Luga oil terminal project.
  • Rising crude oil pushes bunker prices up
    Marine fuel markets firm in key Asian ports.
  • Chemoil appoints senior trader
    Trader will 'further strengthen Chemoil's position in Fujairah and Singapore'.
  • Cargo ship splits into two
    Accident sparks fears of oil pollution in the Black Sea.
  • Grounded bulk carrier leaks oil
    Strong winds pushed the vessel ashore.
  • Oil market in 'good shape' says Saudi Arabia
    Oil Minister says the current price is good for consumers and producers.
  • Brightoil reports 'astonishing' annual results
    Revenue rocketed 13,150% in the 12 months to the end of June.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
››› File
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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