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March 11, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Playing musical chairs
    HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
  • All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
    All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • IMO alliance for a cause
    OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Playing musical chairs
    HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
  • All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
    All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • IMO alliance for a cause
    OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

Sched Netweb site
  • Gloomy forecasts plague box shipping industry as Jan volumes dive 20pc
  • Senior liner managers foresee Intra-Asia March/April volumes to surge 20 per cent
  • Ningbo-Taiwan direct shipping box volume close to 10,000 TEU
  • Zhangjiagang port volume up 32pc in 2008
  • Jiangsu government meet to plan for box volume increase
  • Maersk's 1,000th ship call on west coast eco-fuel switch
  • India starts barging cargo from Nhava Sheva to Dharamtar Port
  • CN's Chicago town mitigation continues post EJ&E acquisition
  • Hactl tonnage falls 22pc at Hong Kong airport in February
  • Pilots face unpaid leave as SIA grounds 15pc of fleet
  • Shenzhen Airport mail cargo volume falls 35pc in January

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • AFC and Nord-Flyg offering service from Germany and Benelux to Spain
    The Munich (Germany)-based specialist for air freight consolidation Air Freight Consolidator (AFC) and the Swedish airline Nord-Flyg Madrid offers connections from the main cargo c...
  • Konrad Sch'tte to strengthen Air Partner's sales team
    Konrad Sch'tte has moved to the sales division of Air Partner, one of the world's biggest charter aircraft providers. He has been gathering experience of the charter business in th...
  • Hapag-Lloyd board candidates
    The Hapag-Lloyd supervisory board plans to appoint Peter Ganz to the executive board as chief financial officer at its next meeting. After studying business administration, Ganz be...
  • Maersk: general rate increase in the Europe-Middle East and South Asia trade
    The Danish shipping giant Maersk recently announced that it will raise its rates on 1 April, as the current tariff is unsustainable and demand is improving. The increases on eastbo...
  • Port of Turku handles record number of new cars
    The port of Turku (Finland) imported a record number of new cars in 2008. The port saw 93,577 cars pass over the quayside, a 28% increase over the preceding year. In contrast, good...
  • DB Schenker expands Middle East network
    The German service provider DB Schenker continues to expand its network in the Middle East by founding a separate company named Schenker Saudi Arabia LLC on 1 March. The new entity...
  • Albion Chemicals Group renamed
    The Brenntag-owned Albion Chemicals Group has now been renamed Brenntag UK & Ireland. "Rebranding to Brenntag UK & Ireland positions the business as a global leader in chemical dis...
  • Kuehne + Nagel strengthens capabilities in the oil and gas logistics market
    The Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics and supply chain management service provider Kuehne + Nagel recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to take over J. ...
  • Harwich International Port gets 'wings'
    Harwich International Port, one of the UK's leading multi-purpose freight and passenger ports, recently welcomed the arrival of some unusual cargo to its no. 5 berth. The shipment ...
  • Germany: first decrease in inland shipping in 2008
    According to provisional data of Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), inland waterways traffic in Germany in 2008 did not reach its record level of 2007: Compared with ...
  • Frozen Food Express substantially improves Q4 figures
    The refrigerated trucking company Frozen Food Express Industries (FFE) lost USD 201,000 in Q4/2008, compared with a loss of USD 3.5 million in the same period in 2007. The improvem...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • 16 missing after collision
  • ICTSI expects "more difficult year"
  • Chief engineer pleads guilty to record book charges
  • ESPO "need for clear rules on financing"

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Reefer operator to pay $1,4 million in pollution case
  • Navy contract for Atlantic Marine Mayport
  • Coast Guard release Cosco Busan investigation findings
  • OSV contracts canceled as Norway's KMV files for bankruptcy
  • DNV project promises safer navigation in ice
  • Trico won't allow Sveaas nominees on Board

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Maersk Line in talks to delay newbuildings
    WORLD'S largest boxship operator in negotiations to delay the delivery of newbuildings on order.
  • Maersk Line to lay-up 25 boxships
  • Marseilles to hold crisis talks over UNM liquidation
    PORT'S supervisory board to hold an emergency meeting as shiprepairer is put into liquidation.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Global oil outlook trimmed
    THE new Energy Information Administration outlook predicts that world oil consumption will fall by 1.4M bpd this year, to 84.3M bpd
  • Martinoli takes NCL helm
    CRUISE industry veteran Roberto Martinoli was appointed president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line today
  • Argentine yard victorious
    A New York judge has thrown out an attachment order used by Wilhelm Finance to garnish $2.3M in funds from Argentinean yard Astillero Rio Santiago
  • US policy changed as fine erased
    POLITICAL pressure from Congress has forced US Customs to change penalty guidelines under the Passenger Vessel Services Act and refund at least $800,000 in fines, Fairplay has learned
  • German exports falling fast
    GERMANY'S export activity dropped by 4.4% to $85Bn in January, after a 4% reduction in December, as the recession's impact deepened
  • PDVSA closes big gas deal
    VENEZUELA'S government-owned oil giant PDVSA has formed a multibillion-dollar offshore gas venture with Portuguese, Argentine, US and Japanese groups

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • SoCal Ports Face Dray Truck Scramble
  • Nova Scotia Kills Gateway Project
  • Halifax, Seaway Talk Short Sea
  • NRS Chairman Frank Walsh Dies at 62
  • South America's Recovery Project
  • Conference to Explore Short Sea Shipping
  • Car Carriers Target Heavy Lift
  • Senator Files HMT Exemption Bill
  • Diesel Drops 4.2 Cents to $2.045
  • European Short Sea Carrier's Volume, Profit Fall
  • Hanjin Hikes Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps
  • Costco Moves to Tokyo DC
  • Outsourced Logistics Growing
  • Long Beach TWIC Deadline Nears
  • IMO Forms Global Ballast Alliance
  • Trade Rep. to Get Tough on Labor, Environment
  • Short Line Volume Drops 21 Percent
  • One Million Signed Up for TWIC
  • DHL Names New Japan Head
  • Alitalia Cargo Sale to Close Within Days
  • Indian Dock Strike Deferred
  • Genesee & Wyoming Traffic Slides
  • Con-way Cuts Wages, Benefits

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • 'Guilty' plea by Cosco Busan pilot
  • Sirius 1 & 2 Med / ECSA becomes one
  • India's Chinese toy ban 'relaxed' in face of WTO threat
  • 'Single tradelane' ship lay-ups soar
  • Philippine exports plummet by 41%

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • US stocks leap
    Shipping shares climb sharply as optimism fuels broader market rally in New York.
  • USCG lays blame
    US Coast Guard issues report on Cosco Busan spill, blaming pilot's navigational error and master's failure to monitor him.
  • Armada under fire
    Biggest creditor of insolvent Singapore chartering group to challenge fairness and transparency of scheme of arrangement.
  • Nordic newie
    Austal yard in Australia bags catamaran order from Denmark's Nordic Ferry Services.
  • Crewman arrested
    Princess Cruises crewmember is arrested in Los Angeles for alleged sexual assault of a passenger.
  • Casualty file
    TradeWinds WebTV presents the first instalment of its weekly casualty roundup, the place to see the latest in maritime mishaps.
  • FMR cuts Hercules
    Fidelity Investments slashes stake in rig and liftboat owner Hercules Offshore by nearly 41%.
  • Mariner fesses up
    Spanish seafarer pleads guilty to charges of falsifying records over discharges from the chemical tanker Nautilus.
  • CSDC's cash grab
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner finds route to $1.17bn as notes issue is backed and parent is tapped for preferential loan.
  • Lightering done
    Damaged SKS Satilla's cargo removed but work required for safe transit to shipyard for repairs.
  • Friday deadline
    US Shipping Partners reveals new waiver from lenders that gives it until the end of the week on defaults.
  • Norden axes pair
    Two handysize newbuildings at Chinese yard cancelled with deposit paid back in full.
  • Bulk blow
    Li Shaode-led CSDC says domestic bulk COA volume down by a third while charter revenue is cut by nearly 40% following renewals today.
  • Karmsund fails
    Norwegian shipyard files for bankruptcy leading to the immediate cancellation of two giant Solstad anchor handlers.
  • Lay-offs ahead
    Delay of Ekofisk platform deal spells trouble for Aker Solutions yard in Norway.
  • Rasmussen to sell
    Major Norden shareholder to sell off half of holding in Danish owner which missed annual profit target.
  • Under the curtain
    STX Europe prepares to unveil new steel-saving concept in cruiseship newbuildings.
  • Norden feels heat
    Shares in Danish owner plunge as profit falls short of expectations and Rasmussen group to sell half of holding.
  • Fish carrier blaze
    Four crew members hospitalised in the Azores as fire fighters contain fire aboard the Spanish-controlled Izar Argia.
  • ICTSI drops
    Philippines port operator endures biggest annual profit fall for 10 years.
  • Torm's sale storm
    Danish owner to face public prosecutor over the sale of a 1997-built panamax bulker.
  • Buzz burns NOL
    Rumour of $250m rights issue sends NOL's stock price spinning.
  • Wartsila wins
    Finnish group to supply engines, propellers for two Sartor Shipping newbuilds designed by Vik-Sandvik subsidiary.
  • Norden profit up
    But Carsten Mortensen-led tanker and bulker giant falls short of target and forecasts vastly weaker 2009.
  • Waiting game
    Philippines owner Solid Shipping halts boxship buys as it awaits price falls in economic downturn.
  • No pullback
    Brightening outlook for the dry-cargo sector makes 10 bulker orderbook secure, Sinotrans says.
  • Dubai downturn
    Slowing of construction projects in Middle East leaves Dutch dredger Van Oord with headache this year.
  • Reef fine
    Bulker master pays PHP 5,000 penalty after vessel grounds on Philippines coral.
  • Sixteen missing
    No sign of South Korean bulker or crew after collision with RCL-owned car-carrier off Japan.
  • SGP's S&P
    Thailand gas company snaps up Japanese LPG carrier to boost logistics operations.
  • Hanjin hikes
    Korean container line looks to raise rates for Asia-Europe and transatlantic routes.
  • Reliance reneges
    Indian oil major pulls out of deal to charter drillship Neptune Explorer. No word yet on compensation.
  • Remains riddle
    Workers discover set of bones while renovating former Smiths Dock shipyard in UK.
  • HMY goes green
    British marine equipment supplier expands range with acquisition of ballast water treatment specialist.
  • Auckland dips
    Declining vehicle imports take toll on interim results at New Zealand port as dividend is suspended.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Kolding: No lines will see black in 2009
  • Maersk boosts rate on Europe/Asia trades
  • Hanjin boosts rates in Asia/Europe, transatlantic
  • Siemens Energy puts wind blades on U.S. rails
  • Napolitano to visit border nations
  • ICTSI 2008 revenue up, profit down
  • Hong Kong port sees 4th quarter reversal
  • TWIC hits 1 million enrollments

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • DFDS's figures better than expected
    The DFDS Group did better than expected in 2008, according to CEO Niels Smedegaard. The group was affected by the global decline in all its markets. The overall figures show
  • Hamburg Süd scales down
    Due to deteriorating market conditions, Hamburg Süd has decided to reduce capacity in the trade between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of South America with immediate effect. In a
  • Karmsund loses Singapore contract
    Norwegian Karmsund Maritime is fighting for its survival, but after the Singapore-based Ezra Holding cancelled two anchor handling supply vessel contracts worth NOK 1.240 billion in total, the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Europe: Bunker prices firm
    Hamburg market 'very quiet'.
  • Shipping should act to cut emissions
    Head of DNV wants more research on using natural gas as a bunker fuel.
  • Aegean facing new commission lawsuit
    Previous case in Greek court was unsuccessful, Aegean says claim is 'meritless'.
  • Distillate supply concerns as regulation deadline approaches
    Market is being stretched, concerns over price escalation, says study.
  • Russian navy looks to oil companies for bunker deliveries
    Head of fuel procurement for the Russian armed forces says oil companies should provide bunkers to naval ships.
  • Hedge losses cost shipping company over $80 million
    Norden's hedging losses significantly worse than predicted.
  • DFDS rides out bunker price fluctuations
    Total bunker cost increase in 2008 even as company cuts consumption, but Q4 price drop helped.
  • Asia: Bunker fuel prices see marginal gains
    Traders in Tokyo Bay seeing more enquiries as prices undercut Busan.
  • Cargo ship sinks after collision
    Wide oil slick spotted near accident site off the coast of central Japan.
  • Bunkering resumes as cyclone threat eases
  • Iran supplier wants larger share of Bandar Abbas market
    Currently supplies about 20% of bunkers needed by foreign vessels.
  • Indian refiner urged to bunker foreign ships
    Foreign-owned vessels unable to buy bunkers at Paradip port.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› 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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PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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