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June 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore makes splash at Oslo trade show
    The Singapore maritime industry made its mark at the key Nor Shipping trade show with a Singapore Pavilion showcasing 13 local companies and a high profile delegation led by Transport Minister Raymond Lim.
  • Dry bulk shipping faces uncertainty
    The dry bulk shipping market faces much uncertainty, with oversupply the most important challenge, but demand is picking up, shipping executives said on Wednesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups Asia-Europe rate US$300 July 1, to add $150/TEU for peak season
  • Maersk's AE1 service calls at Felixstowe Port
  • Taicang Bonded Logistics Centre starts operation
  • Guangxi Qinzhou Free Trade Port Area accelerates construction
  • Shipping giants make moves to shore up finances in downturn
  • North American rail freight volume off 20pc in first 20 weeks of 2009
  • LB seeks stimulus to fund projects bogged down in greenery
  • UK parliamentary eco committee calls for action against ship carbon
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo off 13.3pc in the weaker month of May
  • Hactl handles 18.6pc less air cargo at Hong Kong airport in May
  • Deccan 360 appoints Asia Airfreight Terminal in HK
  • China Southern puts air cargo deal with Air France-KLM on hold
  • Parent of jilted ABX Air wins new DHL and Qantas deals
  • Global air freight decline bottoms out as revenue falls 17pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Panprojects executing major ODC contract for Bombardier
  • Mercator augmenting fleet in crunch times!
  • ...to mine for coal in Mozambique
  • CSL draws up plan to set up shipyard complex at Vizhinjam
  • SCI to hike freight rate on ISE service & BAF
  • K. D. B. Nair appointed CEO of Opal Group
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of LR1 Product Tanker
  • Bangla jute now 73 pc dearer
  • Security aspects of ports & shipyards being reviewed
  • MPSEZ enhances green awareness with quiz & essay contests
  • Vizag Port takes another shot at promoting green environment
  • Cochin Port strike over e-port fears ends
  • Service tax may be restored to 12 pc in Union Budget
  • FMs may settle for 8 pc state-level GST rate
  • Industrial activity rebounds to near-normalcy
  • Assocham team to go on 4-day visit to US from Monday

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 10, 2009
  • Battery-driven, zero-exhaust box transport for terminals
    A battery-driven automated guided vehicle (AGV) will soon be used to move containers at HHLA's Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Germany's port of Hamburg. HHL...
  • Dachser increases stake in joint venture with Leader Mutual Freight
    Hong Kong-based Dachser Far East Ltd, which is part of Germany's Dachser corporation, has increased its stake in the joint venture Dachser Taiwan Inc to 80%. The collaboration with...
  • SDV launches Le Havre-Tokyo reefer consolidation service
    The French corporation SDV International Logistics has launched its new refrigerated at cellar temperature consolidation offer between Le Havre and Tokyo, a 28-day direct service w...
  • UTi Worldwide reports lower revenues and profits
    The logistics service provider UTi Worldwide Inc reported lower profits and revenues in its first quarter, ending 30 April, saying that the adverse impact of continued weak freight...
  • New designs and options to save fuel costs
    "How to make ships more efficient?" This was the key question posed by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) at the Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo (Norway) this week. At a press conference...
  • New hub concept in raw coffee logistics brings additional shipments to Hamburg
    NKG Kala Hamburg has taken full charge of providing raw coffee logistics for three Sara Lee roasting houses in Europe. NKG Kala Hamburg will coordinate the enti...
  • Geodis Wilson strengthens Middle East operations
    Geodis Wilson, the global freight management company, is further expanding its network in the Middle East and has announced a number of new management appointments. Sasch...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • BIMCO joins support for IMO green house gas standards
  • 'Hebei Two' freed
  • 17 charged with piracy in Kenya after US Navy handover
  • UN agrees North Korea ship search resolution

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Bergen inks MOU for large construction vessel
  • Creditors seek Bender bankruptcy
  • Rolls-Royce introduces wave-piercing anchor handler
  • Hebei Two set to return home
  • Drydocks World delivers wind farm installers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Port of Seattle sees first call of new CMA CGM, Maersk service
  • Turner Engineering moving to Port of Vancouver, USA facility
  • Regus opens business center at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Pair of new food servers headed to Portland Airport
  • Greenbrier reaches investment deal with WL Ross & Company

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Class wins IMO battle over standards self-assessment
    CLASS societies are set to decide for themselves if their ship designs meet global standards.
  • Nor-Shipping 2009: EU to agree refuge plans for ships in distress
    EMSA satisfied that official plans at least are now in place.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Jailed Hebei crew headed home
    THE MASTER and chief officer of the tanker Hebei Spirit won the right today to be allowed to head home to India from South Korea
  • Shipping reacts to Hebei ruling
    EMOTIONS among shipping leaders were running high today with the release of the Hebei Spirit officers ' after 550 days in prison
  • Effects of Hebei spill linger
    THE HEBEI Two officers were in jail since December 2007 for their role in a crane-tanker accident that caused the worst oil spill in South Korean history
  • Improved bid wins OZ Minerals
    OZ MINERALS shareholders have waved through a $1.39Bn deal after a last-minute decision by China's Minmetals to increase its bid
  • ABARE: Oz exports rocked
    FALLING global demand is squeezing Australia's energy and mineral export earnings, with Canberra's commodity researcher ABARE warning today of an 18% fall in the March quarter
  • Poles warn over pipeline plan
    A PIPELINE project could block Poland's northwestern ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie, a Polish maritime official told reporters today
  • Behind Marseilles's port stake
    MARSEILLES today took a step toward its objective of luring shipping from northern Europe's ports by acquiring a 10% stake in Pagny Terminal, a multimodal logistics hub in southern France

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Steel Exports Drop Sharply in April
  • RAND: Commuters Key to Freight Congestion
  • Port Everglades to Explore Cold Ironing
  • Russian Bank Buys Terminal Operator Stake
  • Rail Traffic Mixed as June Begins
  • EU, Canada Open Trade Talks
  • Africa Competitiveness Report Released
  • Hong Kong Shows May Cargo Gain
  • Truck Groups Clash on Speed Limits
  • Non-profit Monitors Protectionism
  • U.S. Airlines Burn More Fuel for Less
  • Retail Sales Fell 9.6 Percent in May
  • Marseilles Acquires Stake in Rhone Valley Hub
  • Long Beach Eyes Canada's Subsidies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • New UK shipping minister gets off to a bad start
  • Auckland 'postpones' Fergusson consolidation
  • 'Hebei Two' win freedom
  • BIMCO in favour of ship design index
  • Marseille in Algerian trade mission

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Less Pride
    Neuberger Berman reduces holdings in US rig and drillship owner Pride International, but grows Navios Partners stake.
  • Firm in OSG slice
    No newbie to shipping companies, Wellington Management reveals 13.1% stake in Morten Arntzen-led tanker owner.
  • Sitting pretty
    Nordic American's Herbjorn Hansson talks up the benefits of his debt-free suezmax player.
  • CEO pilloried
    DryShips' George Economou placed on CNBC host Jim Cramer's CEO "Wall of Shame."
  • Master dies
    Ukrainian found dead on board German-controlled feedership while at Jamaica's port of Montego Bay.
  • Pittas buys again
    Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas buys Japanese panamax in $27.5m deal, its third dry-cargo purchase of the year.
  • Oshima swoops
    Japanese shipbuilder hoovers up hatch cover and equipment business from bankrupt compatriot Tsuji Sangyo.
  • Pole position
    Olympic Shipping's Stig Remoy believes Norway still has the edge in offshore vessel construction.
  • Still talking
    Axel Eitzen says Eitzen Chemical making good progress in debt talks with lenders.
  • Culture change
    Ulstein deputy CEO Tore Ulstein says now is the time for yards to push owners on green ship specifications.
  • Safe or unsafe?
    The difference between the duty of care owned by a charterer and a surgeon is defined in landmark safe port ruling.
  • Greek buys bulker
    Unidentified Greek owner pays $3.70m for ageing Precious Shipping vessel.
  • Super-cycle lives
    Shipping is in a "transitional phase" where owners should "fight the good fight", says Clarkson guru Martin Stopford.
  • Party time
    TradeWinds' Nor-Shipping party proves a little too popular as Christian Radich hits full capacity.
  • Homeward bound
    Hebei Spirit officers free to return to India after 550 days in South Korea, but lesser charges still hang over both men.
  • Havyard happy
    Per Saevik's Havyard Group posts higher profit for 2008 and tips margins to improve this year.
  • Ordeal revealed
    Pirates lived like daemons, high on drugs and treated captured crew like animals, says Yenegoa Ocean captain.
  • Off you trot
    Royal Caribbean ship rejected from two Caribbean islands after crew and passenger display swine flu symptoms.
  • New model
    Norway's Western Bulk still committed to owning vessels again, boss Jens Ismar says.
  • Safe swoop
    Hadjioannou brothers looking to buy a further 10.9% of Safe Bulker's free float.
  • Trusts upgraded
    DBS Group upgrades two of Singapore's three shipping trusts on potential liner revival.
  • Diamond boosted
    Acquisition of semi-submersible drilling rig prompts Citi to upgrade price target for US-listed driller.
  • Vantage gets cash
    US driller part owned by TMT's Nobu Su ties up fresh funds as second jack-up wins Africa work.
  • Vietnam rig deal
    Local shipyard to build US designed jack-up for domestic offshore player Vietnam Oil & Gas Group.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • South Korea releases seafarers
  • NYK chairman to chair freight federation
  • Cathay cargo slumps more in May
  • Echo Global acquires Raytrans
  • House sharpens food safety legislation
  • Ex-Im Bank expands support to U.S. SMEs
  • U.S. exports slip 18% through April
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • Marseilles takes stake in inland French port
  • Retailers: Import container volumes remain low
  • U.S. grants supports Moroccan port security

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • German shipyard in trouble
    Wadan Yards MTW with shipbuilding sites in Wismar and Warnem'nde has filed for bankruptcy protection. The move came as a surprise as the company has received support and guarantees also
  • Risk for sharp hike in pirate attacks
    If the current trend continues, we risk 314 pirate attacks off Somalia this year, with more than 70 succeeding, the Danish company RiskIntelligence claimed at a presentation at Shipping-klubben
  • EU widens tonnage tax scope
    The EU Commission has issued revised guidelines on state aid granted to shipmanagement companies. Until today, management companies have only been eligible for a tonnage tax scheme if they provided
  • Delayed Samsø ferry underway to Denmark
    The ferry newbuilding Kanhave for Samsøtrafikken left Piraeus Wednesday bound for Denmark. The ferry is expected in Denmark within the next 10-12 days and will thereby be ready for inauguration
  • New anti-piracy guidelines
    The U.S. directed Combined Maritime Forces has launched new recommendations in light of recent changes in tactics used by pirates operating in the region. Merchants are urged to use the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2009
  • Durban spot market runs dry
    Shell leaves the market but players expect swift return to business.
  • Bunker prices in Europe lack direction
    Rotterdam prices slip but some other key bunker hubs see prices rise.
  • Regional shortages keep Fujairah bunker prices firm
    Players say demand has been diverted to UAE as Suez avails tighten.
  • 'Tremendous' response to Sustainable Shipping Awards
    Shortlist includes leading industry names.
  • Asian bunker markets mixed
    Singapore prices fall from seven-month high.
  • Hebei Spirit officers free to leave Korea
    Since December 2007, they have either been jailed or detained in the country.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks dip
    Middle distillate stocks build to a five-month high.
  • Bunker tanker owner sees higher profit in 2008
    Yujin operates in a niche that has 'escaped the brunt of the global financial crisis'.
  • Global oil demand fell in 2008, BP says
    Fall in oil demand in 2008 is the largest drop since 1982.
  • Residual fuel prices could soar to $2,000 pmt
    Ship classification urges ship operators to invest in energy efficient designs.

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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
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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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