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February 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container volume here continues to fall
    THE trend that started in the last quarter of 2008 kicked in fully in January as transhipment at the port of Singapore plunged 19.6 per cent to 1.97 million twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) from 2.46 million TEUs a year ago.
  • MMC can now sell Johor port stake to foreign firms
    The Malaysian government has allowed MMC Corp Bhd to talk to foreign parties on the proposed sale of its port in Johor, relaxing an earlier stand, according to a report in Malaysia's Business Times, citing sources.

Sched Netweb site
  • APL to pay US$26m for overcharging US military, informant gets $5m plus
  • Grand Alliance restructures Asia-Med-Black Sea service
  • CMA CGM's Asia-Carib backhaul spurns Panama for Cape of Good Hope
  • China's president vows more aid and trade for Africa
  • FedEx Freight lays off 900 workers as cost cutting continues
  • Singapore to join anti-piracy mission, says defence minister
  • Antwerp Port provides seamen with bus service from distant terminals
  • Web seminar on 10+2 to be held on internet February 25
  • Singapore Airlines to cut 11pc capacity from April
  • Singapore's CAAS to give US$132.6 million in airport stimulus
  • Air France-KLM cargo down 23.3 per cent in January
  • Alaska Airlines cargo bucks world trends by turning in profits

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MAERSK LINE, Safmarine & DAL adding capacity to South Africa-Europe service
  • Maersk Line revises South Atlantic Express service
  • Maersk Line sees Cape route permanent unless Suez tolls cut
  • CMA CGM Black Pearl service connects Halifax, New York & Jamaica
  • DP World opens new box terminal in Djibouti
  • Zim shifts from Barcelona to build Tarragona ZCS hub
  • MOL to effect series of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • K Line launches new service for West Africa
  • MOL, Wan Hai & Hanjin in JV to build box terminal in Cai Mep, Vietnam
  • Over 100 liner services connect Hamburg to world's ports
  • Grand Alliance revamps Asia-East Med/Black Sea coverage with Zim
  • Maersk Line's MECL 2 service completes 100 calls at Chennai
  • Wheat flour export ban relaxed for Male
  • 38 port projects completed so far-IPA data
  • ChPT has cruise marina on agenda
  • MbPT team wins All India Major Ports Cricket Tournament
  • Rail Budget is forward looking-CII
  • Pranab dwells on past, gropes forward
  • Don't expect too much, Nath cautions exporters
  • Unhappy with Interim Budget, Fieo pins hopes on Nath
  • Chidambaram sings praises of Pranab's 'unenviable task'
  • WPI inflation up by 4.39 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
  • Daimler Trucks defies crisis with higher sales
    The commercial vehicle manafacturer Daimler succeeded in raising its turnover in 2008, despite the global downturn in the automobile sector. The number of trucks and buses sold ros...
  • Air France-KLM reports half-billion loss
    The Franco-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM flew into the red in the final quarter of 2008, reporting a loss of EUR 505 million. The turnover stagnated at 5.97 billion. The compan...
  • Short-time work at Lufthansa Cargo
    The German airline Lufthansa Cargo will introduce short-time work from 1 March, because of the decline in the air freight market. All 2,600 ground staff will work 20% less. Lu...
  • LAN to double the number of flights between Germany and Peru
    The South American airline LAN will raise the frequency of flights from Germany to Lima (Peru) from three to six weekly on 18 June. It will also provide better onwar...
  • Air Tanzania gets new partner
    Chinese investors are increasing their engagements in Africa. One of the beneficiaries is Air Tanzania. The Tanzanian government has sold a 49% stake in the airline to China Songan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • EU scuppers key safety measure at STW
  • ITF offers help to credit crunch-hit owners
  • Nordic American Q4 profit up
  • APL pays $26m to settle court case

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Davie Yards to resume operations
  • CVN 77 completes builder's sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Tentative deal reached in BC labor dispute
  • Grand Alliance teams with Zim to provide Med/Black Sea service
  • ACP forms committee to oversee project proposals
  • Coast Guard posts survey on need for Umpqua lighthouse
  • FHWA figures show truck fatality rate dropping

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Rule B dealt a crippling blow
    USE of Rule B attachment lawsuits may soon come to an end after a US court ruling.
  • Rule B lawyers seek sealing orders to avoid press coverage
  • Norden goes to court over Rusal debt
    DANISH dry shipping group seeks $98m from client for alleged breach of contracts of affreightment.
  • MISC prepared to fight bunker claim
    SCANDINAVIAN Bunker (Singapore) has no basis for $27m claim, says Malaysian shipowner.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Labour heat rises on Hebei Two
    SOUTH Korean ships calling at Indian ports can expect close attention from Indian unions in a bid to publicise the Hebei Spirit case, the ITF said today
  • APL pays $26M in gouging claims
    NOL'S US subsidiary APL has agreed to pay $26M to settle federal claims that it overcharged the US military on shipments to Iraq and Afghanistan
  • CMA CGM to bypass Panama Canal
    FRANCE'S CMA CGM plans to reroute its Asia/Mexico/Caribbean PEX2 service and bypass the waterway on the homebound leg of the service via the Cape of Good Hope
  • Cyprus seizes Iran-tied materiel
    CYPRUS is today holding cargo from the Russian-owned general cargo vessel Monchegorsk ' cargo that has been at the centre of international intrigue for the past few weeks
  • ITF offers credit crunch advice
    THE ITF is offering to help shipowners facing difficulties from the fallout of the credit crunch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • CMA CGM Asia-Carib to bypass Canal
    Avoiding tolls, French carrier plans longer but less expensive route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope
  • Panama Canal won't alter toll schedule
  • APL settles $26 million DoJ complaint
  • Connaughton joins American Bureau of Shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • China 'deeply concerned' over trade protectionism
  • Work stoppage averted at British Columbia ports
  • Grand Alliance join with Zim for Asia Black Sea
  • Zim adopts 'winter programme' Asia - US Gulf capacity cut
  • APL to 'settle' US military dispute

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Bankruptcy battle
    Top charterer Transfield comes out fighting as it bids to block Armada attempt to gain protection from creditors over $209m debt.
  • Turk denies attack
    'Not our ship' says owner of tanker reportedly at centre of unsuccessful hijacking in Gulf of Aden.
  • Polsteam cancels
    Polish owner scraps domestic deal for two ro-paxes due to sell-off of Szczecin yard to repay state aid.
  • 'We found drugs'
    Greek operator of panamax bulker found with two kilos of cocaine in Australia says crew raised alarm.
  • Budget blues
    Shares in Indian owners fall as government fails to offer any tax breaks in downturn.
  • Hotel job
    DFDS's unwanted Queen of Scandinavia wins floating accommodation work in Sweden.
  • Marco shifts AHTS
    Singapore-listed yard finds a buyer for anchor handler newbuilding as first quarter profit picks up.
  • Scrapping surge
    Shipowners sold 15 bulkers for demolition last week as prices increased.
  • Pittas' panamax
    Euroseas tipped as the buyer of a Japanese-controlled panamax for $18.7m.
  • APL settles
    Container line to pay $26.3m to settle claims it cheated US government on war-related contracts, but denies wrongdoing.
  • Two more months
    Redundancies at Malta Shipyards hold up Fjell conversion for two more months as owner Fairstar sees red in 2008.
  • Bulker drugs bust
    Two kilos of cocaine found onboard Greek panamax which docked at Australian port.
  • Loan slashed
    Precious Shipping sees revolving loan with DnB Nor-headed syndicate sliced in half.
  • Five-year plan
    Bangladesh ready to grant extensive tax holiday to boost burgeoning shipbuilding industry.
  • Ship sinks, 8 dead
    Russians save eight crew but eight others drown as ship sinks in storm in Sea of Japan.
  • Tanker lifeline
    Croatia's loss-making 3 Maj shipyard signs deal to build two products carriers for Uljanik Plovidba.
  • Eye in the sky
    US warships using unmanned drones to hunt down pirates off Somalia.
  • Tampa spill
    US Coast Guard cleans up after deck barge holes trawler in heavy fog off Port Manatee.
  • Long Beach slides
    Container volumes at US west coast port saw a 23.4% year-on-year decline, figures show.
  • Breaker fined
    Bangadesh's Madina Enterprise penalised for starting work on former Ocean Tankers ship in defiance of court order.
  • Goldenport buys
    UK-listed owner snaps up unnamed containership and takes delivery of first of bulker newbuildings.
  • Release confirmed
    Manager of Chemstar Venus says pirates release ship but earlier reports jumped the gun by a day.
  • Thor Star sold
    Thoresen Thai set to book loss on the sale of a 1985-built general cargo vessel in fleet shakeup.
  • Norovirus strikes
    P&O Princess Cruises vessel struck down by vomiting virus during ten-day cruise to Panama.
  • Yujin joins AIM
    Singapore owner defies global economic gloom to list on London's Alternative Investment Market.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • APL paying $26.3 million in billing dispute
  • Grand Alliance jumps on Zim's Asia/Black Sea
  • TRANSCOM awards Pacific freight contracts
  • Singapore to stop direct Canada service
  • Congress approves $787 billion stimulus
  • German steel shipment from India raises concerns
  • India trade climbs 15-fold since 1984
  • Long Beach January volume drops 23%
  • Bids sought for Charleston Navy Base project
  • Singapore offers 10% discount for short vessel stays

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Good year for CMP
    Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) reports a SEK 181 million (EUR 16.6 million) pre-tax profit for 2008, up by 24 per cent compared with 2007. The result is the
  • Sharp drop in Suez transits
    The world economy downturn and the piracy hazard off Somalia has led to a 22 per cent decrease in Suez Canal transits in January, compared to January last year. A
  • Russian navy captures pirates off Somalia
    The Russian navy captured two small high-speed boats and a support vessel off Somalia, ten suspected pirates also were detained. Officials from the Northern Fleet's military service are currently
  • Former minister joins JL board
    The former Minister of Business Affairs Bendt Bendtsen has joined the J. Lauritzen Group as board member in the J. L. Foundation A/S. The foundation was set up in
  • Danish dredger recovered old ammunition off Estonia
    A explosion occurred in the pump-room area on the Danish dredger Gefion R last week. It turned out that the dredger had recovered grenades from the seabed during a
  • Maersk Supply takes delivery of the third T-class unit
    Maersk Supply Service has taken delivery of the third of the ten T-class vessels under construction from STX Shipyards in Brattv'g. In January the ship, newbuilding no 124, was
  • Unity Line cancels ferry order
    Polish Stemship has cancelled the order for two ro-pax ferries at SSN in Szczecin to be delivered to the company's subsidiary Unity Line in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Unity
  • Four crew members died on bulker
    Four crew members died on the South Korean-flagged bulk carrier, Bright Star, after a suspected food-poisoning outbreak onboard, off India, Tradewinds reports. The Indian Coast Guard were alarmed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • European bunker markets softening
    Rotterdam players report little demand.
  • Report: 'Extraordinary decrease in bunker prices'
    Nordic American Tanker Shipping says 'financial turmoil creating opportunities'.
  • Shipping company to fight bunker contract claim
    MISC says it is filing a defense to dispute a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
  • High viscosity fuel oil cargoes on offer
    Bunker demand is keeping Asian fuel oil market well supported.
  • Asian bunkers moving in different directions
    Some ports see avails tighten.
  • Bunkers could be marked to catch polluters
    French Government considering 'fuel markers' to identify culprits.
  • Hedging losses to hit liner
    Falling rates and volumes exacerbate losses from 50% bunker hedge at $500 pmt.
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises rates to cover cost
    The liner will revise rates for key routes including Asia-Europe and the Atlantic.
  • Chemoil appoints credit manager
    New appointment to 'strengthen global financial risk management'.
  • Shell's New Zealand bunker business under review
    Review includes all of Shell's downstream businesses.
  • Indian firm deploys new barge
    Company reports 'tremendous' increase in bunker demand.

›››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
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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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