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July 14, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • RCI to start year-round Asian cruise
    Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will strengthen its presence in Asia via an all-year-round service starting in November, says a report in the StarBiz, quoting RCI president and CEO.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco imposes Taiwan surcharge, ups Asia-US rate US$500/FEU August 15
  • Rising bunker prompts Hamburg Sud and Alianca rate hike
  • Hong Kong Goldman Sachs analyst sees rebound in third quarter
  • Operator of Qingdao Qianwan Phase 4 terminal ready to roll
  • Shipbuilding Cosco Corporation agrees to one-year delivery delays
  • NYK looks to scale down Tacoma terminal plans
  • Taiwan shipbuilder to delay containership deliveries
  • DP World wins 15-year extension to run Sydney's Port Botany terminal
  • North Carolina box berth construction to be done in December
  • Regional finalists of young international forwarder contest
  • IMO meeting this week focuses on marine environment
  • JIFFA launches website with enhanced English
  • China Southern's Shenzhen cargo sales rocket 338pc in April
  • ASTAR, ABX lay off scores of Wilmington DHL Air Park workers
  • EGSAC appoints AMS in Pakistan as exclusive agent

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ArabitaL Container Lines completes a year of successful operations
  • Shortage of swine flu drug leads shipping cos to UK supplier Move aimed at protecting crew
  • Ex-NYK Chairman now heads Japan-Belgium Society
  • ABG set to up the ante for Great Offshore stake
  • Seamax Logistics widens network
  • IMO confers consultative status on World Shipping Council Shipping's operating landscape to change-Ron Widdows
  • Safmarine starts Far East-southern Africa Safari 3 route
  • MSC to upgrade capacity on Far East-US East Coast lane
  • CKYH Alliance to call on Vietnam in US East Coast service
  • Asia-US carriers seek 50 pc hike, $ 500/FEU above spot rate
  • MOL claims its Vietnam-LA loop fastest & most direct
  • Da Chan Bay welcomes MAERSK LINE service's first call
  • Idle container shipping capacity falls as scrapping increases
  • 300,000-dwt ore carrier Toyokuni launched
  • Yantian welcomes first New Zealand service
  • CTSA to levy 2 pc currency surcharge from Aug.
  • "K" Line joins MOL in quitting European Liner Affairs Association
  • AADA to levy $ 600/FEU from Aug. 1 on mainland China/HK cargo to Oz
  • Chittagong to implement new container terminal software
  • CNC Line appoints CMA CGM China & Hong Kong as agent for global liner services
  • Shrimp exporters happy with US slashing anti-dumping duty
  • ...but EU traceability law worries
  • Just 40 minutes to handle 45-wagon box train!
  • ...deftly handles record number of OOG box cargo
  • China's Top 10 ports handle 7 pc less boxes in May
  • XI Plan port capacity target of 1 bn tonnes becomes a far cry
  • Gangavaram port draws anchor
  • Top global firms eyeing port expansion plans
  • Budget expenditure crosses Rs 10-lakh cr. in 2009-10
  • CBDT defers move for UTN to file tax returns
  • Direct Tax Code may lead to withdrawal of all sops to corporates, cautions expert
  • AIAI to meet Canadian business team today

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • V.Ships VLCC attacked
  • Marshall Islands passes 50m gt mark
  • UK holds Rotterdam Rules consultation
  • Barclays charters VLCC
  • CMB sells capesize bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Washington Ferries Division lays out long range plans
  • Port of Bremerton names Ware community outreach advisor
  • Crowley moving Royal Ballet for performances in Cuba
  • IMO Council taps seafarers as theme for 2010 Maritime Day
  • Lockheed Martin team lays keel for third LCS

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • MSC boss Aponte defends box fleet growth
    MOVE is 'necessary' in an 'extraordinary crisis'.
  • MSC drives transhipment growth
  • Charterers avoid elderly bulkers
    STATISTICS show 80% of the world's unemployed vessels are aged 20 years or older.
  • Mitropoulos calls for united effort to tackle climate change
    IMO chief urges countries to try to work together to deliver realistic results.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • US box imports edge up
    BOX IMPORTS at major US ports are forecast to increase 4.2% this month, compared with June, but are expected to be down 17% year on year
  • KG house seeks €2.4M bail-out
    HAMBURG'S KG house Ownership is asking investors in three of its box ships to provide €2.4M ($3.34M) in rescue aid
  • VLCC attacked by pirates
    A VLCC was today attacked by Somali pirates in the western part of the Gulf of Aden, the Maritime Security Centre in the Horn of Africa told Fairplay
  • Man hurt as UK crane collapses
    SHIPSIDE operations at Southampton's port were suspended today when a worker was injured after a crane collapsed onto a box ship, DP World Southampton said
  • Nabucco pipeline deal signed
    TURKEY and four EU countries signed an accord today, in conjunction with the EC, that gives the green light to build the long-planned Nabucco gas pipeline, IHS Global Insight reported
  • Feet to the fire for Swire
    QUEENSLAND is threatening to cancel dealings with Swire's Australian and international interests to press the group to pay for oil spill expenses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Container Traffic in India Falls
  • Crowley Ships Ballet Props to Cuba
  • Heathrow Sees Busiest Cargo Month of 2009
  • Expeditors Projects Profit Decline
  • WTO Head: Crisis is 'Far From Over'
  • Senate Confirms Mendez as Federal Highway Administrator
  • OECD Unemployment Rate Rises in May
  • Agility Unit to Support Afghan Logistics
  • Iberia Boss to Focus on BA Merger
  • Union Files Complaint Against Evergreen
  • Rail Labor Chief Calls Union Merger Plan 'Dead'
  • Israeli Shipping Line Gets First Mega-Ship
  • Marseilles Container Traffic Soars
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Jumps in Early July

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Southampton closed following another crane collapse
  • OOCL's slide continues in Q2 09
  • Swire facing Queensland boycott
  • SAGT snatches share from SLPA
  • OCTAL raises capital for phase 2 expansion

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • CMB earns $6m
    Belgium's Bocimar bags a $5.7m gain from the sale of the capesize Mineral London.
  • Manager charged
    Federal grand jury in San Francisco indicts Brusco Tug & Barge manager for allegedly dumping dredging materials in California delta.
  • Record week
    Capesize bulker fixtures out of Brazil hit new weekly record, as Australia cargoes slump.
  • BG delivers cargo
    UK-based LNG player delivers commissioning cargo to GNL Quintero despite legal row in Chile.
  • CSAV bags $37m
    Liner operator auctions off 26.7% stake in Chilean port services outfit Agunsa.
  • John plays banker
    Chairman John Fredriksen provides $80m loan to Golar LNG ahead of $100m plus equity issue.
  • MEND seeks swap
    Nigerian militants demand release of detained leader in exchange for six Eitzen tanker crew.
  • Clean catches up
    Amount of oil products stored on tankers approaches crude volumes as 56 LR2 ships taken out of market.
  • Capes king
    Capesize owners left rivals in the shade to top Lorentzen & Stemoco's 'performance index' for 2008.
  • Drillship payday
    The SC Lancer, a 32-year-old drillship, sees its day rate more than double in seven-year contract with Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras.
  • VLCC attacked
    TMT-owned tanker A Elephant avoids capture in Gulf of Aden after vessel hijacked on Saturday used as mothership in sustained attack.
  • Volga spill
    Leak from tanker in Russian river stretches 12 kilometres, but authorities say it has been "localised."
  • Great Lakes cull
    American Steamship axes over 200 staff as shipping slump hits home.
  • Vroon not axing
    Dutch owner confirms delay of bulker duo at Cosco yard, still discussing two further delays.
  • Pipe dream
    Croatian pipeline company Janaf wants to create Adriatic spot market from port of Omisalj.
  • Dardanelles delay
    Turkish ship anchored in strategic waterway after breaking down with engine failure.
  • Still sliding
    OOIL continues to see quarterly earnings slip as dire Asia to Europe trade drags second quarter income down 42%.
  • MSC scraps again
    Gianluigi Aponte-led shipowner continues to send vessels to face the torch with 25-year old tweendecker the latest to leave.
  • Doubling up
    China's Jiangsu Rongsheng shipyard expects to post twice as much profit in 2009.
  • Scrapping spree
    US maritime administration brings number of ship demolition deals to seven since May.
  • Spill off Norway
    Clean-up underway as UK-operated cruiseship spills oil at Norwegian UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Oresome hat-trick
    Mitsui OSK lands three long-term bulker deals with Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto.
  • Ferry smash
    Aboitiz vessel damaged after hitting pier in Philippines following mechanical failure.
  • FMG eyes China
    Continued detention of four Rio Tinto staff without charge has rival Fortescue Metals on guard.
  • Crane crashes
    One injured as crane collapses onto boxes near NYK Line container vessel at Southampton docks.
  • Suez income hit
    Revenues for the Suez Canal continue to take a beating in the face of slow global trade and the threat of piracy attacks.
  • Alang raid
    Indian authorities arrest Pakistani woman allegedly working illegally at breakers' yard.
  • ESL wooed
    Chinese yard offers nine cancelled vessels to Ethiopian national carrier with payments staggered for 15 years.
  • Back for more
    Shipping Corp of India pens PSV pair at Cochin, a month after inking $35m AHTS twins at the same yard.
  • Tug attacked
    A Singapore-registered tug was attacked by marauding pirates near Indonesia on Sunday morning.
  • New breakers
    Fresh entrants to ship demolition sector driving up prices for owners willing to take a risk.
  • Decade-long deal
    STX Pan Ocean signs up to carry iron ore for Angang Steel in contract worth $233m.
  • QE2 to Cape?
    Former Cunard flagship may end up as a floating hotel in South Africa.
  • Shanghai sale
    Chinese port operator SIPG to raise CNY 5bn this year to boost working capital.
  • Nigeria Attack
    Nigerian militant group attacks a major oil-loading terminal in Lagos, claims it set terminals and tankers on fire.
  • STX exits Wadan
    STX Europe has sold its 30 percent ownership stake in Wadan Yards Group to Luxembourg-based interests.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • COSCO details Asia/U.S cost recovery charge
  • Zim takes delivery of large ships
  • Lines merge Asia/Australia-NZ services
  • Cathay volume falls 10% in June
  • ICC: Conclude Doha Round talks or recession will deepen
  • Groups urge Obama to tread carefully in Honduras
  • U.S. trade deficit narrows in May
  • Solicitations prepared for Jacksonville terminal
  • Two firms in for development of Iraqi port
  • Long Beach gets EPA equipment retrofit grant

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Bunker prices still falling start of week
  • Singapore bunkers surpass Hong Kong prices
    Prices at the world's largest bunkering port firmed on tight avails.
  • Bunker spill reported in Norwegian fjord
    Geiranger Fjord listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Hyundai halts spot offers on tank maintenance
    Tank turnaround scheduled to be completed this week.
  • Singapore June bunker sales down 8%
    First half of 2008 still shows strong sales, beating figures year-on-year.
  • Green light for PetroChina to acquire Nippon Oil refinery stake
    49% stake would let PetroChina control all crude supply and product off-take.
  • Asian bunker demand boosts Middle East fuel oil prices
    Along with lower refinery runs globally and 'peak summer season' in the Middle East.
  • IEA more optimistic for 2010 oil demand
    But says prices rally has stalled on concerns about economic recovery, persistently high stockpiles and weak 2009 demand data.
  • Sri Lanka suppliers to capture business from passing ships
    Large number of ships on main trade route passing by the island presents a potential market.
  • Chimbusco forecasts bunker sales for global ports in 2015
    Sales in Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and several other ports to fall; China sales to rise considerably.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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