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October 15, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Follow money trail to reduce piracy: officials
    To foil modern-day pirates, more than just military action is needed, Interpol and other officials said yesterday. Rather, one needs to follow the money trail to see where it leads.
  • Maritime safety accord signed
    Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have concluded a joint technical arrangement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to institutionalise a trust fund that aims to enhance safety and marine environment protection in the straits of Malacca and Singapore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen hikes rate US$150/TEU north Europe-Asia November 1
  • Asia-Europe container decline bottoms out: ELAA
  • Evergreen and CSCL further unite by merging Asia-PNW loops
  • APL monthly box volume up 1pc, but revenue down 29pc
  • Maersk to reduce capacity of WestMed-USEC service
  • Fear of Cosco reforms spark crippling Piraeus container strike
  • Berlin appears to okay loan guarantees to Hapag-Lloyd
  • Study finds cargo infrastructure key to Egyptian growth
  • India's first global box hub to open early next year
  • Martin Home Furnishings offers LCL service to smaller customers
  • Finnish company devises method to containerise large steel coils
  • Prologis leases distribution space to Nipro in Japan
  • Ethiopian Cargo picks Freight-In-Time as Kenyan GSSA
  • FedEx Express to install aircraft fire suppression system
  • Rutges air trucker first to meet Cargo 2000 data standards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MISC launches 2nd loop of Halal Express Service (HE2)
  • Bharati takes another 0.8 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • WCAPN conference proves to be largest gathering of independent project freight professionals
  • Post-Diwali, spotlight to be on topical issues at 5th India Shipping Summit
  • Belgium Minister calls for enhanced trade ties
  • Apeda official sees bright future for organic products' exports
  • 177 pc surge in Sept. handicraft exports
  • Thai Dy PM sees trade booming
  • vpt presented environment award
  • KPT remains ahead of Major Ports during H1
  • Sarma conducts spot check of Vallarpadam ICTT's progress
  • Greens move SC against Dhamra port project
  • 2 pc interest subsidy granted to apparel exporters
  • Freight aid scheme to enable seafood exporters to swim against the tide, double shipments
  • 7 critical areas on Direct Taxes Code identified for minute scrutiny
  • Investors pulling out of SEZs
  • Final 2008-09 data on leather exports springs few surprises
  • India moves up to 44 on index of IT competitiveness
  • Seminar on food processing technology today

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2009
  • Aslog congress 2009 postponed until next year
    The French logistics association Aslog's annual congress, which should have taken place in the city of Lille in northwestern France on 17 and 18 November, has been postponed until ...
  • Gerry Weber banking on Fiege
    Gerry Weber International, headquartered in Halle (Germany), has entrusted the logistics for flat textiles in the Gerry Weber Edition range to Fiege, a service provider b...
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens office in Macedonia
    Gebrüder Weiss, an Austrian logistics provider, guarantees a seamless transport service from and to the Balkan region since it opened its own office in Macedonia on 12 October. The...
  • Cat Logistics opens distribution centre for Manitowoc in Indiana
    The Manitowoc Company and Caterpillar Logistics Services have officially opened a new parts distribution facility in Jeffersonville (USA). As part of the multi-year agreement, Cat ...
  • CMA CGM launches first INTTRA eInvoice platform in North America
    CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, is piloting INTTRA's web-based eInvoice solution with select customers in North America. As the leading e-commerce pl...
  • WWL boosts China express service
    Sailings on the China Express, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics' dedicated Japan-Korea-China ro-ro (PCTC) service, have been upped to three a month because of a resurgence ...
  • Norfolkline opens new office in Frankfurt area
    Norfolkline has opened a new office in Germany's Frankfurt area. Dick van Herwaarden, general manager sales at Norfolkline Logistics, said, "we were highly concientious in choosing...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Chinese ore and coal to propel bulk fleet upwards
  • Trust launched to oversee Malacca Straits safety
  • EU closes IACS case
  • Singapore box volumes down last month but drop lessening

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • West Coast ports teaming up to compete for new business
  • Evergreen Line plans Europe to Med rate increase
  • Reed Smith adding partners in Washington, DC office
  • Corps re-opens The Dalles lock following emergency repair work
  • Annual AAPA convention set for Port of Galveston

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish owners call for CMA CGM and Hapag Lloyd capacity cuts
    Box lines should be forced to cut their fleet capacity in return for government financial support
  • More charges over Full City
    Norwegian vessel traffic service centre staff under criminal investigation.
  • Barwil fined in US over Iran violation
    BARWIL Agencies' North American arm agrees $84,000 penalty for sanctions violation
  • Offshore slump hits Acergy
    Revenues fall by more than 10% in third quarter

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish confidence in energy index
    DENMARK is confident that its energy efficient design index for new ships will be applied and will be a major factor in influencing the commercial decisions of shipowners and yards
  • Genco files for IPO
    Genco Shipping & Trading of the US is soliciting an initial public offering of common stock by Baltic Trading Limited, a recently formed subsidiary of Genco
  • Norway believes in emissions trading
    NORWAY today put its weight behind the Emissions Trading Scheme as the most cost-effective way for shipowners to cut carbon pollution
  • UK warning over IRISL sanctions
    THE UK has frozen all business dealings with state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines over claims the company has helped in the development of nuclear weapons
  • Reed Smith adds environmentalists
    LAW firm Reed Smith has bolstered its US maritime practice at a time when US policy toward environmental regulation is increasingly important to ship owners
  • Santander to close ship lease team
    SANTANDER, Spain's biggest bank, is to close its ship lease team because it is regarded as a "non-growth" sector
  • Bunker traders seek cleared trading
    PROMPTED by increasing concern about credit risk, bunker traders are looing at setting up a clearing house for their business activities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Box Charter Rates Slip to New Lows
  • Carriers Ready for Strike in Puerto Rico
  • Weber Launches Consolidated Freight Program
  • From Breakbulk Transpo 2009
  • Analyst Says Pacer Could Exit UP-Stacktrain Service
  • Europe Airlines' Cargo Falls 15.1 Percent
  • Oakland to Ban Older Trucks
  • Rotterdam to Open Steel Terminal in November
  • Concor Profit Falls as Revenue Grows
  • Seaway Demand Plunged 35 Percent
  • Evans Network Acquires Two Trucking Firms
  • S&P Says RailAmerica Likely Eyeing Buys
  • Retail Sales Slide 1.5 Percent
  • Schneider Exec Sees Growth Coming
  • Evergreen, CMA CGM Announce New Rate Hikes
  • J.B. Hunt Reported Close to Intermodal Deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Piraeus dock strike to 'continue indefinitely'
  • RSGT takes delivery of more RTGs
  • Intra-Asia rates low, but Europe ahead
  • DP World issues Callao progress report
  • Bridge linking Hong Kong to China moves closer to fruition

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • STX orders 8
    Brokers say STX Pan Ocean has ordered eight VLOCs, as expected, at sister company STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.
  • BLT seeks $368m
    Berlian Laju Tanker is planning to issue bonds in November as part of Camilo Eitzen & CO takeover deal.
  • Who's in charge?
    Yuri Nikitin (pictured) and others top figures at Kinex "dictated decisions" at Sovcomflot during Dmitry Skarga's tenure, claims Igor Borisenko.
  • Boxing up
    Tor Olav Troim confirms John Fredriksen is participating in new containership venture, The Container Company.
  • Seeking 5 to 7
    In $230m IPO, Peter Georgiopoulos' new Baltic Trading expects to buy up to seven vessels by the end of next year.
  • More Pride
    Fidelity Investments more than doubles its stake in rig and drillship owner Pride International.
  • Owner hires CFO
    Varouxakis-led FreeSeas hires Cardiff Marine banking executive Alexandros Mylonas for chief financial officer job.
  • Genco in IPO
    Peter Georgiopoulos' Genco files papers to list new spot-focused bulker owner, Baltic Trading.
  • $5.6m please!
    Somali pirates demand huge ransom for release of Spanish fishing vessel and 36 crew.
  • Only a ritual
    Under Dmitry Skarga's leadership Sovcomflot's executive board met only to 'rubber stamp' decisions he had already made, Igor Borisenko says.
  • Mystic rescue
    Cal Dive International dive support vessel rescues seven in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Tragic crash
    Shipowner Atle Jebsen has been killed in a Norwegian highway accident.
  • Q-Ship rises
    Qatar gas carrier and tanker owner posts 13% jump in nine-month profit.
  • Acergy down
    Nasdaq-listed offshore player sees nine-month profits slide on lower revenues.
  • Yemen nabs nine
    Guns and grenade launchers found with suspected Somali pirates off Taiz, Yemen agency says.
  • PNG proposal
    Australian businesses consider teaming up to launch direct shipping service to Port Moresby.
  • Pirates let off
    Ammunition, grappling hooks and 10 fuel barrels not enough to convince German Navy to arrest suspects off Seychelles.
  • French foray?
    Naval contractor DCNS linked to stake purchase in Poland's Gdynia shipyard in return for sale of two submarines.
  • Fire fine
    Philippines court rules Keppel Cebu Shipyard liable for blaze that gutted Superferry 3 in 2000.
  • LD loads
    Tasmanian owner steps in to bring food to Australia's Flinders island after regular service ended by strike.
  • New face
    Former HCI executive Jens Burgemeister to take top job at Germany's Marine Service - Chemikalien Seetransport.
  • Q-Ship extends
    Qatar owner wins price rise for towage and pilot boat contract at Mesaieed port.
  • NCSP better
    Huge leap in grain and diesel fuel volumes help Novorossiysk Sea Port in first three quarters.
  • Uni-Asia gets loan
    Japanese ship financier secures partial funding from Taiwan bank for handysize bulker newbuilding.
  • Deal agreed
    Hyundai Heavy pens preliminary agreement to assume control of Hyundai Corp but no price given.
  • Egyptian deal
    Finnish manufacturer wins deal to supply rubber tired gantry cranes to the Port of Damietta.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • China Shipping, Evergreen in another joint service
  • Evergreen: Higher Europe-to-Med rates
  • Zim to extend peak season surcharge
  • CSX: Worst of recession "likely behind us"
  • USDA holds inspection user fee meeting
  • Grand Alliance partners could follow NYK to Tacoma
  • DP World will decommission cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • EU intervened against pirates
    The German warship Bremen yesterday intervened against suspected pirates. A helicopter from the EU Navfor warship identified suspected pirate craft in the Somali Basin. The suspected craft were made up
  • First Tärntank vessel under Danish flag
    The first tanker in the Tärntank fleet switched to Danish flag on Monday this week. During a stay in Halmstad, the Tärnland lowered the Swedish flag and hoisted the Danish

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Ongoing port strike in Piraeus weakening demand.
  • Trader promoted at Dan-Bunkering
  • Global Vision Bunkers to open Singapore office
    Netherlands-based bunker broker and trader expands to strategic location.
  • Bunker prices in Fujairah mixed
    Bunker demand strengthening in Fujairah.
  • New company to explore market for 'scrubbing'
    Aims to match shipowners with the best technology solutions and to facilitate financing.
  • Global bunker demand 'down by 20%'
    'Competitive prices' are keeping Singapore sales strong, conference told.
  • Wilhelmsen announces key agency and bunkers appointment
    Fall in demand has 'opened up possibilities', looking to 'dramatically increase' market share.
  • Sealub Alliance grows
    New alliance member will cover Israeli ports.
  • Mixed bunker demand in firming markets
    Crude oil prices climbing in early trading.
  • Financier: Market conditions for shipping to 'get worse'
    Excess tonnage capacity could take another 10 years to clear.
  • New exchange seeks to trade maritime carbon credits
    Reducing CO2 emissions from ships will be made 'easier and even profitable'.
  • Chemoil fills key position for Europe
    Appoints position of new sales and marketing director for Europe.
  • Bullish bunker market in Tokyo Bay 'to stay'
    380 cSt material hit a two-month high on Tuesday.
  • Singapore September box volumes dip 16.1% on year
    Throughput volumes slip both year-on-year and month-on-month.
  • Straits safety gets boost from IMO Fund
    Straits of Malacca and Singapore Trust Fund is 'welcome development' says minister.
  • Shanghai Fuel to enter China's bonded bunker market
    Fuel oil trader applies to get a bonded storage license.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
››› File
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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