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May 14, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ST Marine inks navy ship maintenance pacts
    ST Marine yesterday signed separate agreements with French defence contractor DCNS and Swedish submarine builder Kockums to set up maintenance joint ventures for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
  • April container figures down
    The March container throughput figures for the Port of Singapore proved to be a bit of a false dawn. Overall throughput slipped month-on-month and year-on-year in April. Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) figures show that April throughput fell to 2.09 million 20 ft equivalent units (TEUs), from 2.19 million in March and 2.53 million in April 2008.
  • Scrapping of tankers on the cards
    Supertanker owners may scrap vessels in the next several months after rental incomes extended their decline, according to Halvor Ellefsen, a shipbroker at SeaLeague AS in Oslo.
  • EMS Energy delivers first well workover rig

Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller-Maersk loses US$373 million in first quarter
  • MSC skips US west coast 'Golden Gate Service' revision
  • Zim to pay US$28.9 million to shipbuilder for six cancelled orders
  • HK shipowners back compensation fund over emissions trading
  • Shanghai mulls opening futures market to qualified foreign investors
  • NOL posts US$245 million loss on falling rates and volumes
  • Contract logistics growth set at 2.4pc a year through 2012
  • Archangel volume falls, containers show steepest decline
  • US boosts Pak-Afghan trade, adds US$27.5 million in food aid
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo down 13.3 per cent in April
  • Japan Airlines world cargo sales off 19.22pc in FY2008
  • African war zone air carriers do double trade in arms and aid
  • Air China June flights from Beijing to Russia's Ekaterinburg
  • Boeing's unveils eight-hour aircraft reconfiguration kit
  • Former FAA head to oversee air traffic controller contract talks
  • Jet fuel price down 32pc Russia's Blagoveshchensk Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line makes Mundra Port acceptance point for Gujarat & Rajasthan cargo
  • Sai Maritime plays pivotal role in Herculean feat
  • Shrinking cargo volumes hasten older boxships' voyage to scrapyards
  • Danish shippers unperturbed by downturn
  • Shipowners now paying for fuel to carry Gulf oil to US
  • Tomas Dyrbye named CEO of Safmarine
  • June PTA with Mercosur set to boost ex-im trade
  • 15 pc dumping duty on Chinese tyre-making equipment likely
  • Slowdown stings
  • Chile wants to revise PTA
  • Indian cos skip European fairs to tap new markets
  • EU team coming in Sept. to check g'nut export units
  • Gangavaram port now equipped to detect approaching tsunami, storms
  • VPT bags Green Tech Foundation award for implementing safety systems
  • All of CONCOR's CR terminals & office now ISO-certified
  • India Inc's views sought as Budget exercise begins
  • Cut tax rates to provide economic impetus-E&Y
  • Trade gap widens to $119 bn in 2008-09 despite quick anti-dumping measures
  • Ashok Chawla takes charge as MoF Secretary

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Hughes slams "convention creep"
  • Orrell blasts UK government
  • Maersk loses $373m in Q1
  • Höegh spurns ECDIS ' for now
  • LR in Odfjell green passport deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Crowley celebrates christening of new Alaska tug NACHIK
  • Port of Camas-Washougal adding new on-line tools
  • Educational shipping 'Box' delivered by NYK vessel
  • Port of Everett terminal project earns 2040 Transportation Vision Award
  • Marine Response Alliance taps Doyle as general manager

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd's UK staff vent anger over redundancy clause
    SHORESIDE staff accuse company of reneging on a generous redundancy clause in their employment contracts.
  • Hapag-Lloyd loses $302m as freight rates and volumes tumble
  • Fredriksen woos Tui shareholders with cash offer
    JOHN Fredriksen offering significant amount of fresh money if Tui changes strategy and management.
  • Bill calls for shake-up of UK navigation authorities
    SPOTLIGHT on Trinity House as Marine Navigation Aids

Fairplayweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Flu fears hit Barbados port
    CONCERNS over swine flu have impeded disembarkation of the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory in Barbados today, but the cruise line disputed a report that the ship had been quarantined
  • Seaspan discloses delay details
    BOX SHIP owner Seaspan Corporation has revealed new information on deferral options for 15 of its 33 newbuildings
  • Caracas seizes Lake Maracaibo oil
    OIL OPERATIONS at Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo are now under state control, government officials have confirmed
  • Shippers go direct
    DISTRIBUTION strategies in several industry sectors are being remodelled in a move that creates new challenges and opportunities for shipping lines and container logistics operators

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • U. S. Steel Names Transportation Head
  • Southern California Economy Headed Down
  • Teamsters Name Port Division Director
  • Long Beach Approves Middle Harbor
  • Top 100 Infrastructure Projects Worth $465B
  • Handheld Games Shipments Reloading
  • Freight Transportation Crumbles in March
  • Retail Sales Drop 10 Percent
  • China Boosts Dachser Revenue
  • CN Curbs Delays on EJ&E Line
  • DFDS Profit Tumbles
  • U.S.-India Trade Plunges In First Quarter
  • Nehru Strike Ends
  • Baltimore Extends Port Zoning
  • YRC Warns of Financial Violation
  • Weak Grain Outlook Helps Rails
  • Coast Guard Issues Anti-Piracy Directive
  • Cargo Airline's Profit Nearly Triples
  • DOT Drops Airport Slots Plan
  • Safmarine gets new CEO
  • Used Trucks Outlook Turns Gloomy
  • Lufthansa Cargo Tumbles 26.7 Percent
  • California Pushes Cleaner Air
  • Manufacturers Disappointed in Trade Report

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • APM Terminals on the right track
  • Oil price boosted by China demand
  • Norfolkline chased by DFDS
  • Investors bid for stake in DP World
  • DFDS forecasts zero profit

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Prison for execs
    Former Horizon Lines and Sea Star Line executives are sentenced in a US federal antitrust case.
  • Guilty plea
    Fleet Management asks judge to enter a guilty plea on two counts in the Cosco Busan spill.
  • Canadian stake
    Canadian Forest Navigation (Canfornav) emerges as a significant minority shareholder in Hong Kong's Pacific Basin.
  • Duo to be sold
    SBM Offshore says it expects to sell two Caspian Sea offshore units as it reports a stable outlook for the year.
  • Ultra headache
    Ultrapetrol unit UABL facing threat of $2m fine after Paraguayan customs complain of undeclared bunker purchases.
  • MPP breakdown
    General average declared after Greek-owned multipurpose ship suffers machine failure in the North Atlantic.
  • NAT down
    Stock falls nearly 11% as US-listed tanker owner prices its new $128m share offering.
  • Ahead for now
    Tidewater beats Wall Street profit forecasts for the fourth quarter, but results show signs of weakening market, analyst says.
  • Feeling the crunch
    Clarkson chairman Bob Benton says global turmoil has hurt the shipbroker's revenue this year, but there is hope for its sale and purchase and research units.
  • Jutha falls back
    Thai general cargoship owner hampered by higher costs in first quarter as profit drops.
  • Fesco ship held
    Russian bulker and Torbulk ship only Maritime & Coastguard Agency detainees in April.
  • Sveaas hits out
    Norwegian investor lands another punch in his long-running battle with Trico Marine.
  • Yard scramble
    35 bidders line up for next week's asset sale at Poland's Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards.
  • Cash call bonus
    Number of vessels with fixed premium P&I cover passes the 15,000 mark.
  • Greek to scrap
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport will most likely send two elderly boxships to the breaker's yard.
  • No spread
    Female Royal Caribbean crew member looks unlikely to have passed swine flu virus on.
  • Ultrapetrol flops
    Felipe Menendez-led shipowner sees first quarter profit tumble as income from its three shipping units falls.
  • DFDS dives
    Slump in volumes sends sales plunging as loss widens at Niels Smedegaard-led ferry owner in first quarter.
  • Box fresh
    AP Moller-Maersk container line Safmarine appoints Tomas Dyrbye as new CEO.
  • Naikai rises
    Annual profit up over 40% at Japanese yard Naikai Zosen but tough half year lies ahead.
  • Hitachi on track
    Japanese yard Hitachi Zosen fulfils latest annual profit forecast and eyes stronger result this year.
  • Ferry grounds
    No injuries reported among 200 passengers on German ship that lodged off Frisian island of Juist.
  • Deep Sea slips
    Odd Brevik's Deep Sea Supply sees bottom line lowered by slack spot market and reduced sales gains.
  • Anek seals deal
    Greek ferry owner to buy 33.35% of Hellenic Seaways from Minoan Lines for EUR 125m.
  • Back in action
    Fredriksen returns to the consolidation game after taking 5% stake in Singapore offshore player.
  • Toei triumphs
    Japanese reefer line pushes up annual earnings and expects more again this year.
  • Cruise terror
    UK couple reveal night of fear after MSC Melody cruiseship attacked by Somali pirates.
  • Fund raising
    Hong Kong handysize specialist Pacific Basin looks to tap investors for close to $100m in fresh funds.
  • Bid made
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has submitted its offer to take over trading company Hyundai Corp.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Safmarine appoints new CEO
  • Cathay continues cargo slide in April
  • OAG ties up three deals in Munich
  • GAO: PRISM implementation effective overall
  • Intermodal 1st quarter volumes decline
  • U.S. trade continues slide
  • China sees drastic trade value falloff
  • U.S. drops Mexican cement import licensing system
  • FMC reviews 35 OTI license applications

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • DFDS sells the Queen of Scandinavia
    DFDS has announced the sale of their surplus passenger vessel the Queen of Scandinavia to an as yet unknown buyer for DKK 175 million. The vessel will be delivered in
  • Framnes afloat
    At midnight, the Framnes was pulled of the shoal east of the island of Aksi near the port of Muuga by Estonian PKL's tugs Mars and Eridan after which the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 13, 2009
  • Boat overturns 'throwing fuel containers overboard'
    Investigation into incident off Florida Keys continues.
  • FBMA launches fuel efficient vessel
    Wightlink catamaran expected to result in 45 percent fuel savings compared to existing vessels.
  • Prices continue to firm in the North
    Bunker prices a touch softer in Southern Europe.
  • Oil still jittery after sharp US inventory draws
    Choppy trading on NYMEX as bullish DOE report is preceded by negative US economy figures and OPEC forecast.
  • Fuel provider has 'war chest' for growth
    Report says WFS ready to invest in its UK acquisition.
  • Deeper Q1 losses for DFDS
    But lower bunker prices help company improve result for passenger shipping.
  • Bunker prices rise mid-week
    Singapore bunker prices the highest riser in Asian key ports.
  • Singapore bunker sales down 7.8% in April
    Sales of high-viscosity 500 cst bunker fuel buck the trend.
  • Supplies of 380 cst product resume in Manila
    Resumption ends six-month supply break.
  • EIA further cuts demand forecast
    Expects WTI crude to average $55 later this year and $58 next year.
  • Sinobunker makes first delivery in Zhanjiang
    Plans to expand into Shenzhen and Guangzhou port regions.
  • Bharat plans expansion
    Refiner says it plans to supply 380 cst bunker fuel in all Gujarat ports.

›››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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