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November 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ASL Q1 net profit halves to $11.8m
    ASL Marine has reported a halving in first-quarter net profit to $11.8 million, from $23.9 million a year ago, on lower ship chartering revenue.
  • Q3 profit at Diana Shipping halved
    Diana Shipping Inc, a carrier of commodities including iron ore and coal, has said that third-quarter profit fell by half as transport rates declined.

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim to levy US$200/TEU Asia-Europe hike from December 1
  • Grand Alliance to telescope Asia-Europe services in winter
  • More rough than smooth in mainland-Taiwan shipping relations
  • World's idle container fleet grows to 1.4 million TEU
  • Cambridge University to provide land to develop Felixstowe port
  • Global Shippers' Forum assess economic outlook
  • Port of Vancouver Washington optimistic despite downturn
  • Nigerian inland box depot north of Port Harcourt starts construction
  • Cathay cargo posts best result of 2009 - 0.8pc drop
  • Hactl announces October tonnage 1.7pc uptick at HK airport
  • Korean Air back in the black, posts profit of US$228.7 million
  • Singapore Airlines group's quarterly loss narrows to US$336 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo commences 3PL division
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of its maiden 13,300-TEUer
  • GST to provide single-largest mutual opportunity for producers & 3PL players
  • Tanker glut pulls down charter rates
  • Canadian PM coming with FTA in mind
  • 13 pc jump in iron ore exports during H1
  • State trading agencies receive 18 bids for rice import
  • VPT launches online system to facilitate lodging of complaints
  • Maran highlights benefits of TUFS to MPs
  • FM may get leeway to clear FDI proposals of higher worth
  • Punjab wants purchase tax kept out of GST regime
  • Adani Welspun Exploration awards Western Geco contract within year of inking PSC
  • BCC&I to hold meet on Financial Reporting today
  • China behind East Asia's recovery, says World Bank

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • Hactl announces October tonnage throughput
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has reported its air cargo tonnage throughput for October 2009. The overall freight volume was further stabilised and began to pi...
  • Port of Gijon wins first Espo award
    The European seaports organisation (Espo) has presented its first Societal Integration of Ports Award to the port of Gijón in Spain for a project entitled "Gijón Port and City...
  • Further delays for Jade Weser Port
    The German port operator Eurogate reported that it did not receive a sufficient number of competitive offers for bitumen paving at the JadeWeser port, and that the tender proc...
  • Greece: tension rising at the port of Piraeus
    A Greek newspaper recently reported that tension is rising at the port of Piraeus (Greece) following recent industrial unrest. Port workers have been protesting against the pr...
  • DB Schenker to open new terminal in spring 2010
    The German service provider DB Schenker is constructing a new logistics center near the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The EUR 10 million complex in Bozhuriste, just 20 minutes from...
  • Toll Group acquires LDS in the Middle East
    Toll Group, an Australian forwarding and logistics service provider, has acquired Logistic Distribution Systems (LDS), a Dubai-based international freight forwarding company. LDS p...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Quayside crane safety initiative
  • Farstad warns of weaker market
  • Deep Sea Supply's "strong result"
  • Rina reorganises

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Nichols Bros adds to labor force
  • India bars entry of former S.S. Independence
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of new flagship

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Port of Seattle holding Veterans Day breakfast
  • CMA CGM puts to work giant new container ship
  • Coast Guard Station Seattle earns rare readiness honor
  • Maersk Line plans to rejoin Transpacific Stabilization Agreement
  • Admiral Allen Worley leaving Merchant Marine Academy post

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • UECC mulls pay and leave cuts
    European officers faced with 25% pay cut or reduced leave as company aims to trim payroll costs.
  • Intertanko appoints new chairman
    Graham Westgarth replaces Nick Fistes.
  • Bleak outlook for Asia box market
    HSBC Global Research offers grim prediction.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • All aboard your new Fairplay
    STARTING with next week's issue, Fairplay will mean business from a fresh perspective
  • Wider piracy patrols agreed
    EU NAVAL units can pursue, arrest and detain Somali hijackers in the Seychelles region under an accord the EU has signed with the island government
  • Ultrapetrol swings to losses
    MIXED-fleet owner Ultrapetrol has fallen into the red on continued weakness in its South American river trade
  • Spain terminal ordered razed
    SPAIN'S Supreme Court has ordered Galicia to demolish a 300,000m' box terminal because it ruled the facility had been built "illegally"
  • Intertanko names new chief
    GRAHAM Westgarth was appointed today as Intertanko's new chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • IRS Drops Last FedEx Audit
  • West Coast Ports, Rails Collaborate
  • Celadon Switches to NYSE
  • Industrial Real Estate Absorption Trends Upward
  • Hanjin Seeks to Simplify Reorganization Notice
  • Trucker Werner to Pay Shareholders $90 Million
  • Emirates Chooses GT Nexus as Customer Portal
  • Grand Alliance Reduces Asia-Europe Loops
  • Cathay Sees Strongest Cargo Month of 2009
  • Kintetsu World Express Profit Plunges
  • Agility Boosts Profit 15 Percent
  • Heathrow Sees Growth in Cargo
  • Frankfurt Air Cargo Grew in October
  • Greek Court Outlaws Piraeus Strike
  • Trailer Bridge Profit Soars

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • GA and Maersk reduce capacity between Asia/N.Europe
  • TSA applauds Maersk's return to the fold
  • ICG toughs it out
  • Court rules Piraeus dock strikes illegal: strike ends
  • CMA CGM receives flagship behemoth

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Dual cover-up
    Novoship manager admits producing false documents to approve double charter and fudging a later report after TradeWinds flagged up deal.
  • Bonus brawl
    Vladimir Oskirko's 2003 bonus withheld by Tagir Izmaylov despite the former Novoship finance chief's need for cash to cover his wife's operation, court hears.
  • Sea scenes
    Mountainous seas, a bulbous bow sun lounger and bioluminescence figure in the latest entries to TradeWinds' Photographer of the Year contest.
  • 'No pressure'
    Former Novoship man Vladimir Sakovich was never threatened or bribed to support fixtures to Yuri Nikitin-backed companies.
  • Fistes quits
    Greek head of GrandUnion, left, steps down as Intertanko chairman to be replaced by Teekay's Graham Westgarth.
  • Norwegian attack
    Gunfight off Somalia as suspected pirates open fire on two boats sent from warship Fridtjof Nansen.
  • Davie improving
    Restructured Canadian shipbuilder cuts nine-month losses as work progresses on Cecon ships.
  • 'Lay-ups loom'
    Farstad Shipping warns of more woe in offshore support sector even as its own profit soars.
  • Cash production
    Dutch FPSO player SBM Offshore banks EUR 181m from new share issue to expand fleet.
  • Greek ship seized
    Order Shipping's handysize Filitsa taken by pirates over 1,000 miles off Mogadishu.
  • Islamic fund first
    Fortis and QInvest kick off what they say is world's first Sharia'a-compliant ship finance fund.
  • Miss and hit
    Thai bulker player Precious won't make revenue target this year, but is eyeing further ship buys in 2010.
  • Black to red
    Korean bulker owner KLC hurt by lower rates in third quarter as result turns hugely negative.
  • Noble booms
    Hong Kong shipping, drilling and commodities giant announces best ever nine-month profit.
  • 'No arms onboard'
    Pirates holding alleged smuggling vessel in Somali demand $3m ransom but say there are no weapons onboard.
  • Eitzen's cash dash
    Two private placements set to net $130m for Eitzen Chemical with Camillo Eitzen taking large chunk.
  • Bergen builds
    Norwegian shipbuilding group sees nine-month profit grow as offshore activity increases.
  • Pleas ignored
    Tongan marine engineer says he told bosses that tragic Princess Ashika was not in fit condition to sail.
  • CHO stake sold
    Fredriksen-controlled Deep Sea Supply has sold its stake in Singapore offshore rival.
  • Tokai rises
    Japanese ro-pax owner pushes up nine-month profit despite revenue falling back.
  • All dried up
    Ultrapetrol slumps to loss as 'worst drought in 70 years' hits river shipping sector.
  • Sale hits OCNF
    Losses from the sale of a panamax bulker push US-listed OceanFreight to a third quarter loss.
  • Japan holds 17
    October port state control inspections lead to detention for two bulkers and slew of general cargoships.
  • Tankers lagging
    UK marine services group James Fisher performing "strongly", but coastal tanker fleet yet to improve.
  • Excel fixes two
    Gabriel Panayotides' bulker outfit moves two more of its ships to longer term employment.
  • Bucking the trend
    Michael Bodouroglou's Paragon Shipping sees third quarter profits dip only 5% despite market turmoil.
  • Green tie-up
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and ABB are to partner in port cold-ironing joint venture.
  • Lost for words
    Sovcomflot corruption trial hears how large parts of a Novoship meeting agenda seemingly vanished.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Grand cuts Asia/Europe loop for winter
  • Pirates attacking further offshore
  • October recovery for Cathay; will it last?
  • FedEx: More online shopping, more boxes
  • Belgian airline boasts African cargo loads
  • Turnaround in Great Lakes coal shipments?
  • TSA nominee discusses resiliency at confirmation hearing
  • Zimbabwe's rough diamond exports raise concerns
  • UPS makes deal on used car logistics
  • Savannah adds energy saving cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • Hurtigruten reports strong third quarter
    The Norwegian coastal ferry and cruise operator Hurtigruten reports a NOK 127 million profit for Q3 and NOK 151 million for the first nine months. The first nine months last
  • Greek port strikes illegal
    The Port of Piraeus has long been hampered by strikes and protests. The dock workers are protesting against the agreement signed by the Greek state giving Chinese Cosco a concession
  • Bulk carrier hijacked in the Indian Ocean
    Early this morning, the Greek-owned Marshall Island flagged vessel MV Filitsa was hijacked some 400 nautical miles north east of the Seychelles, according to the EU Maritime Centre. The
  • 400 jobs in danger in Turku
    Next year, STX Europe may be forced to give notice to more than 400 employees and lay off the rest of the workforce at the Turku shipyard. After the delivery
  • Bergen Group posts strong third quarter figures
    The Norwegian shipbuilding group Bergen Group reports a strong third quarter, compared to the result in the corresponding period in 2008. "Bergen Group has managed to deliver satisfactory figures in
  • Danish container carrier attacked by pirates
    The Danish flagged container carrier Nele Mærsk was attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean some 1,000 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The attack was carried out by one

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
  • New chairman for INTERTANKO
    Westgarth calls for cooperation with legislative bodies and other industry associations.
  • Prices still heading upwards
    While NYMEX shows losses in early trading.
  • 'Misleading' to talk about 'bunker levy'
    Conflict between an emission trading scheme or a 'tax' on bunkers is counterproductive, says SEAaT.
  • Prices continue to firm in Middle East hub
    Fujairah fuel oil supplies could tighten in the weeks ahead.
  • Firming bunker prices 'boost liner ship demand'
    Shipping information service says slow steaming will ease tonnage surplus.
  • Shipping bodies warn against 'politicising' IMO
    Giving EU formal status 'will not help' UN body deal with environmental issues.
  • Increased demand for bunker quantity surveys
    DNVPS says 35% growth in Singapore shows quantity control remains high on operators' agenda.
  • Japanese refiner to cut bunker output
    New coker will mean less fuel oil from Cosmo.
  • Bunkers still firming despite very weak spot demand
    Singapore and Hong Kong, which regularly suffer from tight avails, are both very robust for prompt deliveries.
  • Underwater robots to track oil spills
    Aim is to predict where ocean currents will carry oil spills.
  • Demand for 180 cSt in Sydney high despite firm prices
    Leading supplier expecting spot supplies to run out soon.
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of 13,300 TEU 'giant'
    Newbuild can run at 'super eco-speed' of 14-15 knots.
  • Colombo to boost onshore storage
    New discharge pipeline to be in operation by the end of the month.

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