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November 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DHL using S'pore base to serve Asia-Pac
    Global logistics company DHL has made Singapore its latest centre of excellence, serving the Asia-Pacific region, to better tap the big potential in the 260 billion euro (S$537 billion) oil and energy logistics industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL offers Asia to Mideast/Gulf slot swap service with UASC
  • ISO introduces new standards for ship recycling
  • Hamburg Sud names 5,900-TEU Rio Bravo, second to last of six
  • US west coast warned of Canada, taxes, weak rail, Panama upgrade
  • FedEx Trade Networks opens forwarding offices in China and Europe
  • Mike Dye joins LCL consolidator Ecu-Line as Asia Pacific chief
  • Globelink West Star Shipping opens Kuwait office
  • UK Defence Club raises premium 5pc as legal disputes increase
  • Slovenia sees Adriatic route as shortest to south Europe
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo's round-the-world flights via Atlanta
  • ATSG quarterly profit drops after DHL's American withdrawal
  • Boeing rolls out its first 747-8 freighter
  • Hawaiian Airlines celebrates 80 years of flying

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HCL skilfully executes another unique & challenging logistical feat
  • Wärtsilä wins major ship design contract to build 12 OSVs at Pipavav Shipyard
  • Hamburg Sud christens new boxship Rio Bravo
  • Demand for dry bulk vessels sends BDI climbing
  • More boxships idled
  • Grand Alliance announces winter programme for Asia-Europe services
  • MAERSK LINE to call at Antwerp on Far East-transatlantic run
  • SAECS member lines to start South Africa-Europe reefer service
  • CMA CGM adds Singapore call to round-the-world PEX3
  • Andersen Shipping enters into JV with CF Sharp Malaysia as ASC-Sharp Shipping
  • EVERGREEN LINE removes more ships & trims services
  • Coscon adds BAFs, CAFs between Far East, Europe & EC of S. America
  • CARGOTEC to supply 6 Kalmar E-One2 RTGs to Evyap port
  • OOCL imposes peak season reefer surcharge
  • ZIM hikes rates on Asia-Europe & Europe-US trades
  • APL's October volumes rise by 14 pc
  • "K" Line invests in another Chinese ship repair yard
  • DAMCO starts deep penetration Amazonia barge service
  • Yangpu port launches direct service to Vietnam
  • 4 firms join hands in Nanchang to Jiujiang box service
  • CTQI standard for port of Cartagena
  • Synthetic textile exports firmly on growth path-SRTEPC chief
  • 20 pc final safeguard duty on soda ash from China mooted
  • Investor apathy & land paucity prompt MoS to drop 22 Port projects
  • VCT earmarks Rs 120 cr. to double capacity
  • VPT sets new kind of record!
  • JNP workers may go on day's hunger strike to press for development of Port & staff welfare
  • Railways post improved freight earnings in Oct.
  • Review of drawback rates for exporters deferred
  • Stimulus to go only in 2010-Montek

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2009
  • Deutsche Post awards major contract to Kamag
    The Ulm (Germany)-based special vehicle manufacturer Kamag Transporttechnik GmbH & Co KG has received an order for 13 more WBH 25 "Wiesel" vehicles from ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • NITC aims to cut fuel use by 28%
  • North of England raises premiums by 5%
  • American club raises supplementary calls
  • Star Cruises becomes Genting Hong Kong

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Incat Crowther gets utility cat contract
  • MAN Diesel opens Seattle service center
  • Shipowners told to do due diligence on counterparty financial condition
  • BIMCO issues new Piracy Clauses

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Corps taps Lake Union Drydock for repair work on vessel PUGET
  • Alaska Airlines begins new Portland/Chicago flights
  • Border Protection officers nab wanted man at crossing
  • Heavy seas break towlines of Crowley triple deck barge
  • Genco inks time charters for pair of vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • BIMCO piracy clause revised
    Change addresses charterers concerns and broadens definition of scope of piracy.
  • BIMCO launches piracy clause for charters
  • Beijing offers Gulf of Aden protection to Hong Kong vessels
    China to extend naval deployment in area to Hong Kong-flagged ships.
  • Brussels says patchwork CO2 measures likely
    European Commission reminds industry inaction will lead to regional carbon regime.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • NCL secures refinancing
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line reported sharply lower profits today and confirmed that it has finalised a major new refinancing package
  • Change in freight derivatives
    FINANCIAL players will increase their share in the freight derivatives market by at least 50% in coming years, despite screen trades in liquid markets being made at smaller sizes, a London conference was told today
  • PD Ports sale approved
    BABCOCK & Brown shareholders approved today the sale of PD Ports to a Canadian asset management company
  • US, China talk trade tension
    PRESIDENT Obama is in Shanghai today thrashing out issues such as trade tensions, the value of the Chinese yuan, and climate change
  • American Club holds steady
    THE AMERICAN P&I Club said today there will be no general increase for advance call premiums on 2010 renewals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • U.S. Postal Service Lost $3.8 Billion in 2009
  • NTSB Chief Urges Fight Against Fatigue
  • Savannah Lands Indamex call
  • Buffett Sells Non-BNSF Rail Holdings
  • Volvo to Sell Stake in Chinese Truck Maker
  • UPS Says Holiday Volume to Grow
  • FedEx Freight to Test Zero Emission Truck
  • Shippers Balk at Customs Bureaucracy
  • Amsterdam to Lose Last Regular Box Service
  • Intermodal Marketers Lean More to Trains
  • Retail Sales Improve in October
  • IANA Sees 'Encouraging' Peak
  • Europe-Asia Box Trade Recovering
  • JAL Cargo Drops, ANA Sees First Growth
  • Oakland Terminal Lands Two Maersk Loops
  • Shippers, Carriers Project Growth Problems

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • RCL still feeling the 'momentum'
  • Hanjin's losses spiral for Q3
  • NYK to raise over USD1 billion from new share offering
  • SCI: 'not planning to sell its liner business'
  • Asia - Europe: recovery on track

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • NCL slumps
    Third-quarter profits fall by 50% even though the cruise line reported a record occupancy rate.
  • Dry-bulk jump
    Genco Shipping & Trading leads surging dry-bulk shares on Wall Street after analyst upgrade.
  • Aries rebuilding
    After revealing ship deals, Michail Zolotas speaks confidently of fixing Aries' "problem of leadership" and bad reputation.
  • Boats or babies?
    Sovcomflot board minutes questioned as accountant reveals he more likely spoke of babies than boats.
  • Dry correction?
    US analysts suggest rates will remain firm in coming months, but one warns the bullish mood may not last.
  • Staying short
    Ion Varouxakis-led FreeSeas to continue fixing ships short term despite profit drop.
  • Klang tied up
    Euroseas bags year charter for YM Port Klang plus option for another year, but ship returned by collapsed Hull & Hatch making half its prior rate.
  • Genco fixes
    Cargill fixes Peter Georgiopoulos capesize newbuilding out of Sungdong at $36,000 a day.
  • Blockade call
    Spain wants EU naval taskforce to block three ports known to be used by Somali pirates.
  • Allegation allowed
    Former Sovcomflot director general Dmitry Skarga faces new bribery claim in corruption trial.
  • ALG grabs one
    British cruiseship owner snaps up 1990 built vessel at auction to begin $20m project.
  • Aries quits boxes
    Nasdaq-listed owner sells two remaining box ships while snapping up six vessels and a shipmanagement firm from GrandUnion of Greece.
  • Brazil bound
    Havilla Shipping PSV fixed to Petrobras in three-year deal worth nearly $25m.
  • Dof trio fixed
    Oslo-listed owner nets term deals worth $65.54m as it completes PSV buy.
  • Euroseas chopped
    Aristides Pittas-led bulker and boxship owner's profit dwindles to almost zero, but ship buys still on the agenda.
  • $111m loss
    Aries Maritime clocks up massive third quarter loss as it pays the price for significant spot market exposure.
  • First falls
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees more than half its nine-month profit disappear year-on-year.
  • Brazilian beauty
    Solstad Offshore fixed spot based PSV pair with Petrobras for three years at $22,000 each daily.
  • Helberg at helm
    Former Pareto shipping analyst takes over as CEO of RS Platou Markets only a couple of months after starting work at the Norwegian finance house.
  • FOE and BP clash
    Fred Olsen Energy and BP heading for arbitration following oil major's attempts to cut rig charter rate.
  • Golar energised
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Energy has $11m to invest in Gladstone Project after selling shares in ASX-listed LNG Limited.
  • Wilson wins
    Brazilian offshore vessel and ports group sees nine-month earnings rise as costs were cut.
  • Leaky past
    Inquiry into Princess Ashika sinking hears of voyage previously aborted because of water ingress.
  • Charter cheer
    Judge finds a place for Santa as he rejects Cobelfret claim that UK port should have worked through Christmas to discharge capesize coal cargo.
  • Hostages free
    Somali authorities step in to secure release of nine Indian and Bangladeshi crew seized recently.
  • Fesco iced in
    A hundred passengers left high and dry as Fesco cruiseship stuck in Antarctic ice for four days.
  • Faulty fin?
    Stabiliser defect could have contributed to grounding of Japanese ferry Ariake in heavy seas.
  • Box extension
    Unions say France's CMA CGM given another month to finalise debt deal with banks.
  • Hindustan hope
    Indian state shipbuilder eyeing two sites for new VLCC shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Company develops foldable container
  • DHL: Asia triangles to build growth through 2028
  • Panalpina wins oil and gas business
  • Lowenthal drops container fee for now
  • Barge breaks free, runs aground in Virginia
  • Gaillard joins Port of Charleston

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Hegnar takes the lead in Hurtigruten
    Hurtigruten has a new largest shareholder as Trygve Hegnar through his holding company Periscopus has acquired a 20 per cent share for NOK 256 million. The sellers are a number
  • Icebreaker stuck in the ice
    105 tourists, mainly Britons, will have to make do with just sitting still in the Arctic ice rather than travelling through it, since the 24.000 bhp Captain Khlebnikov is
  • Kockums and Brødrene Aa sign cooperation agreement
    Sweden's Kockums, the submarine and naval surface vessel specialist, has signed a co-operation agreement with Brødrene Aa, shipbuilders in Hyen, Gloppen, in western Norway. The agreement includes marketing, development
  • Boskalis buys Smit
    Royal Boskalis Westminster and Smit Internationale N.V. have reached a principle agreement for a full merger. Boskalis makes a public offer on all Smit shares.
  • Common ownership for Flinter and Nordic Chartering
    The Dutch shipping company Flinter and the Finnish liner service operator Oy Nordic Chartering Ltd merge their activities. Nordic Chartering operates five dry cargo vessels mainly on regular sailings from

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • 'Sailing' through the climate crisis
    The principles to judge the effectiveness of the ultimate solution to address pollution from ships.
  • agoUS West Coast offers bunker savings
    Collaboration highlights benefits of region for trans-Pacific trade.
  • agoBunker prices soften
    Crude showing gains in early trading on NYMEX.
  • agoAnother Bunker Fuel Spill in San Francisco Bay
    Fuel transfer mishap involving the Dubai Star tanker.
  • agoLittle movement in Middle Eastern hub
    Good demand seen in Durban.
  • agoFuel oil export duty to rise
    Russian export tariff likely to see 16% increase.
  • agoLosses deepen for Hanjin
    Shipping group hopes bunker changes will help pull it back to profit.
  • agoSaudis impose 'naval blockade'
    Regional instability in Gulf of Aden 'could spread'.
  • agoBunker prices generally firming
    But distillate prices show signs of weakening.
  • agoJapan bunker sales grow in September
    Sales lifted by higher demand from bulk and car carriers.
  • MRPL sells first December cargo
    Discounts similar to previous tender.
  • Bunker fuel retrieved from sunken ship
    Port Trust has spent $3.8 million on clean-up.
  • Chimbusco October bonded bunker sales down on month
    Fall in sales due to week-long holiday.
  • 30 days credit still the norm
    Traders see limited success for attempts to shorten credit terms.

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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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