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December 15, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ningbo Port plans for Shanghai listing in H1
    Ningbo Port Co Ltd, one of China's four biggest deep water ports focusing on international trade, plans to raise about 10 billion yuan (S$2.04 billion) via a Shanghai listing in the first half of 2010, sources familiar with the matter said yesterday.
  • S'pore's Nov container throughput up 1.7%
    Singapore port's container throughput has finally turned into positive year-on-year figures, posting a 1.7 per cent rise to 2.33 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November from 2.29 million TEUs in the previous corresponding period.
  • Countries plan controls on ships visiting Antarctica
    Countries that manage Antarctica plan to impose tough new controls on ships visiting the southern oceans and the fuels they use to reduce the threat of human and environmental disasters posed by increasing numbers of tourists, officials said on Saturday.
  • Higher coal prices ahead as congestion at ports hits exports
  • Seychelles regaining strategic importance amid anti-piracy efforts
  • EU's anti-piracy fleet seeking to expand area of operations

Sched Netweb site
  • US Gulf dockers prompt Hanjin to mull Jacksonville pull-out
  • Hyundai increases China to India rates from December 24
  • Chongqing readies for January opening of western China's biggest CT
  • Chaos results as South Africa bans high cube box trucks for safety reasons
  • US Customs will go slow and easy enforcing stringent 10+2 rules
  • Marseilles Fos port deep sea box volume up 25pc
  • NYK carries out accident drill with Japanese Coast Guard
  • Court banishes ships from US waters after US$2.7 million pollution fine
  • Thai Air supplies needed capacity in China airfreight shortage
  • Latin American air cargo traffic peaks on Europe's demand
  • Nanjing launches three air routes to North America
  • Alitalia to launch Moscow to Turin air service December 19
  • China Postal Airlines provides its first flights to Russia
  • Air Trans Africa to launch Tripoli to Beijing service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Trans Asian Shipping christens new vessel
  • MOL switching to 11-digit booking & B/L numbers
  • Arshiya's tech. arm sells Cyberlog supply chain product suite to aurionPro Solutions
  • Steep rate hikes from US East & Gulf Coasts to S. America due in 2010
  • CMA CGM starts intra-Black Sea, intra-Baltic Sea weekly services
  • Coscon to hike THC, waste rate, add bunker surcharges from next month
  • APL reports robust four-week volume recovery
  • T S Lines ties up with KMTC to link Korea, China & Thailand
  • China Merchants to sign 35-year deal to run Colombo terminal
  • MAERSK LINE to call at DP World Callao's new CT at Peru in 2010
  • Free trade pact prompts Swire to increase calls to Port Klang
  • Majestic Enrich launches Malaysia-Singapore feeder
  • CTSA can't wait till May, levies $ 400/FEU hike from January 15
  • St Petersburg's FCT breaks Russian box record in Nov.
  • Ningbo Daxie port area's box volume up
  • MOL to focus more on LNG than boxes during slump
  • Zim to hike Asia-Europe rates by $ 250/TEU from Jan.
  • Handicraft exports soar in Oct.
  • Cuppa provides less cheer abroad
  • 17 Major Port projects may be handed over to private sector
  • Kolkata Port draught maintenance spending comes under MoF lens
  • JNPT wins another award for implementation of official language
  • ECoR hauling less ore now
  • Asia to account for 40 pc of global trade by 2028, projects DHL survey
  • Vegetable prices feed inflation
  • Customs duty on power equipment halved
  • 'Singapore symposium' in Delhi tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Germany's railways carry a fifth less freight in the first three quarters of 2009
    A total of 226.4 million t of freight were transported on Germany's railway network in the first nine months of 2009, according to the Federal Statistical Office (D...
  • Logwin sells French subsidiary to Dimotrans
    The international logistics service provider Logwin has sold the overland haulage activities of its Genas-based French company Logwin Road + Rail Lyon S.A.S. (formerly TK Logistik)...
  • Clive Broadley elected president of Clecat
    The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has welcomed the appointment of Clive Broadley as president of Clecat, the Brussels-based European Association for Forwarding, ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • USCG drops fight against Buzzards Bay law
  • FASA pushes for louder Asian voice at IMO
  • Euros5m dredging study
  • Shipping industry pushes IMO at Copenhagen
  • UK shippers call for container scanning climb down
  • KPI project underway

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Venezuela releases Gulmar vessels
  • GMMOS set to expand OSV fleet
  • AHL Shipping hopes newbuild program can be revived

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Port of Camas Washougal nets judge's favorable ruling
  • Crowley adding third sailing to Florida/Central America run
  • Trucking group taps Quinnas treasurer for organization
  • EPA boss announces plan to fund Seattle pollution test
  • Panama Canal teaming up with Port of Palm Beach

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Maersk cuts ship speeds on more routes
    Shippers see benefits of slow steaming, with little disruption to their supply chains.
  • Maersk pushes on with slow steaming research
  • Brazilian yards inflate prices for gas carriers
    Vessels cost 20% more than those built in South Korea.
  • Aegean inks new $100m credit facility
    Marine fuel supplier inks deal with BNP Paribas.
  • Seaspan to subsidise super-slow steaming
    Owner readies up to $2m for its charterers to cover costs of slowing down larger boxships.
  • Little value seen in Atalanta patrol move
    Expanding anti-piracy operations area by itself is not enough, says Merchant Maritime Welfare Centre head.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • OSG rescues US yard
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has purchased two tanker newbuilds from Aker Philadelphia, staving off a feared collapse of the builder
  • Extreme weather hazards Oz
    SHIPPING in Western Australia is facing contrasting but dangerous conditions at either end of the state's lengthy coastline
  • Cyclone tears through Pacific
    A CYCLONE hit Fiji today and could be heading for Tonga, with inter-island South Pacific ferry services cancelled
  • Aegean taps new credit
    AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network secured yet another new credit facility today, despite continued scarcity of shipping lending
  • UN climate talks resume
    SHIPPING leaders resumed talks today at the UN climate summit after proceedings were briefly suspended when developing nations withdrew their co-operation
  • Italy leads EU NAVFOR
    ITALY'S navy has taken over command of the European Union Naval Force's anti-piracy fleet
  • EP forms shipping intergroup
    A SHIPPING intergroup has been set up by the European Parliament

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • USPS Narrows Branch Consolidation List
  • EPA Joins Fight Against Dangerous Fish
  • Diesel Decline Deepens in Sixth Consecutive Week
  • MOL Hikes Reefer Rates
  • Roadrunner Buys Bullet Freight Systems
  • Analyst Sees LTL Truck Rates Deteriorating
  • Port of LA Cuts Terminal Rents
  • TUI Rebuffs Fredriksen Board Bid
  • Asia-Europe Container Rates Rise
  • Ocean Carriers Appeal California Low-Sulfur Rule
  • Fitch Forecasts Modest 2010 Growth
  • Lufthansa Cargo Workers Protest Night Flight Ban
  • BA Faces Strike Threat
  • Lufthansa to Appeal Night Flight Ruling
  • Seaway Ending 'Tough Year'
  • Aqaba to Extend Container Terminal Berth
  • U.S., Japan Reach Open Skies Pact
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Reaches $6.8 billion
  • EEOC Charges YRC With Race Discrimination
  • Grand Alliance Adds Vietnam Stop
  • Union Pacific Sets Record in Crop Unit Trains
  • Descartes Eyes $43 Million European Acquisition
  • CN Labor Dispute Goes to Arbitration
  • Rail Chemical Loads Hit 2009 High

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • High Roller Rothwell cashes-in ICG shares
  • WSC to lead carriers' public awareness campaign
  • FMC repeals terminal agreement exemption
  • Momentum building for carriers to cast away their chassis
  • China still on recovery tack

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Orderbook overkill
    DVB Group warns of big surplus of small capes putting pressure on earnings.
  • Nobu flogs bonds
    Vantage Drilling is selling $135m of bonds as Nobu Su's stake in the Texas company increases.
  • Privalov privy
    Ex-Novoship president Tagir Izmaylov unaware that Fiona Maritime's Yuri Privalov was listening in on newbuilding deals.
  • Funds for friends
    Former Novoship president Tagir Izmaylov expects to repay Yuri Nikitin $13m in loans when he wins London court case.
  • $100m more
    Acquisitions in the pipeline for bunker supplier and tanker owner Aegean Marine as it secures new credit line with BNP Paribas.
  • PNSC buying
    Pakistan national owner puts feelers out for second-hand handysizes aged up to 10 years.
  • Four corner fight
    With days to go a quartet of contestants for TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year have established a clear lead.
  • Four missing
    Eight Ukrainian crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Israel, but more still unaccounted for.
  • Debt deal
    Estonian ro-ro owner Tallink agrees 50% cut in repayments with banks.
  • Another jumper
    Asylum seeker leaps from Stena ferry that was deporting him from UK to Netherlands.
  • Eitzen sells out
    Chemical tanker owner's second recent share sale over-subscribed, raising NOK 84m.
  • Ningbo's target
    Chinese port aiming to raise CNY 10bn from IPO in Shanghai next year.
  • NCSP up again
    Russia's Novorossiysk port operator builds cargo volumes further despite global slump.
  • Feeder fix
    Dutch containership Pride of Sneek out of action for up to seven weeks after piston penetrates engine.
  • Croatia bound
    Norwegian chemical-tanker owner Utkilen to have two Italian hulls completed at 3 Maj Shipyard.
  • Not us
    Oil trader Vitol denies involvement in deal to buy four Dynacom tankers with PDVSA.
  • OSG settles
    OSG agrees settlement with Aker Philadelphia and American Shipping over Jones Act newbuildings.
  • One in six delayed
    BIMCO suggests that less than 17% of newbuildings have been delayed in the last three months.
  • Ulstein Brazil haul
    Norwegian ship design firm seals deals for six offshore support vessels from Brazilian owners.
  • Swiber seals LOAs
    Offshore contractor Swiber Holdings ties up offshore support tonnage to unnamed oil majors.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Grand Alliance adds Vietnam/USEC call
  • MOL raises U.S. reefer rates to Asia
  • MOL goes to 11-digit bill of lading
  • Rail regulation draft bill circulated
  • Calhoun elected Waterways Council chairman
  • Alliance: Cross-border truck dispute harms jobs
  • SFI put on backburner
  • Exports, retail sales improve
  • CBP: IPR seizures slip with border traffic
  • Court: PMSA may appeal Calif. air regulation
  • Long Beach won't match L.A. lease discount
  • Jordan container terminal to be expanded

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • New vessel to Kristina Cruises
    The Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises Oy has signed a letter of intent to buy the 12,825 GT Malta-flagged cruise vessel The Iris. She will be renamed Kristina Katarina
  • Mærsk reflags supertanker
    A P Møller-Mærsk has reflagged its supertanker Maersk Newton, 307,000 DWT, to French flag. The Maersk Newton is the ninth unit in a series of nine supertankers delivered from

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2009
  • Copenhagen: Time running out for legally binding agreement
    Finance from bunkers could be the key to engagement from developing nations.
  • Antarctic: Tough fuel rules move one step closer
    IMO meets with treaty signatories as new Polar code nears completion.
  • Ship companies fined for spills in North America
    Delay in reporting the spill is 'alarming'.
  • Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam
    Good bunker demand and avails in Rotterdam.
  • Aegean secures new credit facility
    President says company's financial liquidity is 'a key competitive advantage'.
  • Markets start the week softer
    Tight avails for prompt deliveries in Fujairah.
  • Restrictions on fuel barges lifted
    Fuel supplier says decision has helped flagging business, which had declined by a quarter.
  • Fuel oil demand shows signs of firming
    South Korean power-company considers buying another cargo.
  • COP15: 'Selfish' countries blocking shipping emissions deal
    Around $30 billion revenue for climate fund at risk as developing countries object to universally applied measures.
  • UN orders partial bunkering ban
    Sanctions against North Korea include prohibition on supplies to suspect ships.
  • O.W. Bunker poised to expand its Australia operation
    O.W. manager speaks of 'market of opportunity'.
  • New supplier in Turkish ports
    Operations underway in Mersin and Iskenderun.
  • Singapore 380 cSt plunges from week ago levels
    Bunker fuel prices in Busan holding firm.
  • European fuel oil falls $48 pmt in a week
    Front month WTI crude oil price trading below $70 per barrel for first time since October 7.
  • Singapore bunker sales down month-on-month
    But volumes are marginally up from November 2008.
  • Bharat starts direct offers at Mumbai
    Bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel now available directly from refiner.

›››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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