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December 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container lines plan emergency revenue charge
    AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world's largest container line, and 13 other cargo-box carriers plan to levy an 'emergency revenue charge' on Asia-US shipments next year to pare losses.
  • China Shipbuilding climbs on Shanghai trading debut
    China Shipbuilding Industry Co completed the second-smallest debut gain in Shanghai trading this year as demand for new shares eases following about 80 equity offerings since June.

Sched Netweb site
  • TSA to levy US$320/TEU 'emergency revenue charge' January 15
  • HK November down 6.3pc to 1.8 million TEU, Singapore up 1.7pc
  • Hapag-Lloyd loses US$981 million in first nine months
  • Evergreen, Maersk deploy 'slow steaming' to two more services
  • Joint OOCL, TSK and Coscon's MEX service is revamped
  • BIFA calls for review of US 100pc box scanning demand
  • Port of Houston readies to take advantage of Panama expansion
  • Dubai World welcomes government injection
  • Air freight capacity out of Asia to remain tight
  • FedEx and UPS giants to raise rates 5 - 6pc next year
  • Lax Chennai rules, ignorance sparked Lamborghini airport fire

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Logistic Integrators deploys Softlink's Logi-Sys web-based ERP solution
  • Shipping & port infra development high on Italy's agenda
  • CSAV Norasia to implement GRI from Jan. 4
  • Arshiya wins 'Logistics Company of Year' award
  • MSC imposes piracy risk surcharge ex-India to Europe & Africa
  • $ 100-m Exim Bank LoC for Russian bank to facilitate import of Indian goods
  • STC invites bids to sell imported pulses
  • Spices exports leave bland taste for 7 months
  • Major Ports on full alert!
  • VPT to implement manning scales as per HC order
  • Tie-up with Malaysia for road projects
  • Foreign food inflation up by 19.05 pc
  • Exports pull into positive territory with spectacular 18 pc growth in Nov.
  • 2010-11 Budget talks with industry begin
  • Introduction of GST on April 1, 2010 unlikely
  • The figures say it loudly-India Inc is booming!
  • Stress is a good servant but a bad master
  • Seminar on services for SMEs tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Sea Sonic Europe appoints NYK Logistics (Nederland)
    Sea Sonic Europe recently chose NYK Logistics as its logistics service provider for sea freight, European Distribution Centre (EDC) activities and return logistics, resulting in th...
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands service portfolio in Leipzig
    Following the award of new contracts for logistics services for BMW in Germany, South Africa and Japan, Kuehne + Nagel has now also been selected as BMW's logistics partner at...
  • Azkar provides logistics support for solidarity campaign for children
    The Spanish logistics service provider Azkar is once again offering its infrastructure for a good cause. Together with Imaginarium, Fundaci'n Antena3-Ondacero and Mensajeros d...
  • Lehnkering Road Logistics & Services installing CarCube
    The Road Logistics & Services division of Lehnkering, a leading logistics service provider in Central Europe's chemicals and steel industry based in Duisburg (Germany), is further ...
  • Cathay and Dragonair report more cargo
    The Hong Kong-based carriers Cathay Pacific and Dragonair saw a marked increase in cargo traffic in the month of November. They transported a total of 142,000 t of cargo and mail, ...
  • Delta and Virgin Blue Airlines Group with codeshare agreement
    The US giant Delta Air Lines Inc and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group, based in Brisbane (Australia), will begin offering codeshare flights from January 2010.
  • Grand Alliance announces new direct Vietnam (Cai Mep) call
    The Grand Alliance partners Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) will add a direct Vietnam call at Cai Mep deepwater port to their ...
  • Russian railway fees to rise again
    Authorities in the Russian Federation have announced the fees for railfreight transport in the coming year, which will rise by 9.4% from 1 January 2010. A number of exceptions...
  • Swiss Post CEO Michel Kunz has been replaced
    The board of directors of Swiss Post have appointed J'rg Bucher as CEO of the company, with immediate effect. He has replaced Michel Kunz, who is leaving Swiss Post by mutual conse...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Panama throwing out over 170 ships
  • US newbuildings row
  • Ventspils "state aid" probe
  • Glencore take control of Chemoil
  • Knock Nevis "for scrap"
  • Anderimar award

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • VT Halter Marine parent bids for Bender
  • Marine Subsea takes delivery of OCV

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Norstar Boats plans move to Bellingham industrial park
  • Giant Crowley ATB working in Alaska waters
  • Oregon Lottery games available at Portland Airport
  • TSA member carriers eye Emergency Revenue Charge
  • PMSA nets environmental honor for Clean Trucks Program efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Climate talks target shipping cash
    Stalled debate turns to shipping for double financial hit as funding shortfall for global deal slips away.
  • Daewoo wins $300m Messina order
    Italian group inks contract for four ro-ro/containerships.
  • JP Morgan close to sealing Dragados deal
    Box terminals of Valencia, Barcelona and Bilbao to be included in purchase.
  • Safe Bulkers returns to acquisition trail
    Company inks deal with Japanese yard for two post-panamax newbuildings.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • US bill targets shipping to Iran
    THE US House has overwhelmingly passed an Iran sanctions bill that specifically targets shipping operators and their P&I clubs
  • FESCO granted $100M loan
    A GLOBAL bank today approved a loan of $100M to Russia's FESCO to help the dry cargo leader refinance its debts
  • LA, LB box counts slide
    CONTAINER throughput at southern California's biggest ports was down significantly in November, compared with the same month last year
  • HMM wins huge POSCO deal
    HMM TODAY signed an 872Bn won ($748M) contract to carry iron ore and coal for POSCO
  • TSA plans 'emergency charge'
    TRANSPACIFIC Stabilization Agreement lines have proposed an emergency revenue scheme for 2010's first half, warning that they cannot postpone the move until the next contracting round
  • Scrapyard for biggest of the big
    GOLIATH floating storage and offloading ship Mont, the world's largest vessel, is on its way to be scrapped in India, London brokers have confirmed
  • Log-In charters bulkers
    BRAZILIAN shipping company Log-In Logistica has signed a two-year contract to charter in two vessels from Spain's Elcano to transport bauxite

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Horizon Lines Cuts Out Top Executives' Perks
  • Savannah Container Traffic Grows 0.3 Percent
  • LA-LB Container Volume Recovers Slightly
  • Banks Extend YRC Worldwide's Credit Line
  • Florida Buying Track Segment from CSX
  • Ethanol Terminal Opens on Union Pacific Line
  • Jobs Bill to Add Billions to DOT Budget
  • OOCL to Raise Hong Kong ' Australia Rates
  • Khouri Touts Inland River Experience for FMC Post
  • Schneider Completes 3-Year Container Conversion
  • British Forwarders Slam 100 Percent Scanning
  • Construction Starts on Three-Part Hong Kong Bridge
  • BA World Cargo Preparing Strike Plan
  • YRC Worldwide Extends Debt Swap Deadline Again
  • Senate Bill Would Tighten Contractor Law
  • Pacific Carriers Call for 'Emergency' Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Shippers feel the heat of capacity culls
  • Hapag-Lloyd goes from bad to worse
  • LA cuts terminal fees
  • CI's Dixon scoops journalist gong
  • CMA CGM to raise reefer rates from ECSA

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Safe bags duo
    Polys Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers raises post-panamax order at Japanese yard to three units.
  • Press pressure
    TradeWinds article and Novoship's own accountants both questioned former boss Tagir Izmaylov's charter deals with Yuri Nikitin in 2003.
  • Perks chucked
    US containership owner Horizon Lines is making execs pay their own country-club dues.
  • Bahrain banger
    A controversial Finnish ropax sold for scrap years ago is limping eastward -- ostensibly for trading off Bahrain.
  • Acergy buys
    Oslo and US-listed offshore player agrees to buy part completed vessel from Nordic Heavy Lift.
  • 'No favours'
    Former Novoship boss Tagir Izmaylov, left, denies chartering two suezmaxes to Yuri Nikitin at cheap rates.
  • Grounding off UK
    German-owned vessel underway to Scottish port after grounding and suffering water ingress.
  • SLR star Seb
    Daewoo Mangalia shipyard manager Sebastian Depner wins readers' votes to be TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year.
  • $750m deal
    Posco signs up Hyundai Merchant Marine in twenty-year COA to transport Australian iron ore.
  • Bunker sales slip
    Singapore sees the volume of bunkers sold in November take a breather from previous highs.
  • New loan for Paris
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings arranges new $37m loan facility from major Greek bank.
  • Funded in full
    Boskalis says the funding for its acquisition of Dutch towage and salvage outfit Smit is "in place".

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • TSA interim rate hikes would bridge gap
  • FMC probes Australia/New Zealand trade
  • Lines to raise U.S. rates to Oceania
  • Border patrol chief to shepherd CBP
  • DHS deputy's vision of fluid borders
  • EU-Latin America end banana impasse
  • Truckers protest clear air regulations
  • BMW to route Midwest cars via Baltimore
  • Indian dockworkers threaten strike

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Swedish owners ask lenders for period of grace
    The depressed market situation, with low freight rates and increasing competition as newbuildings join the markets at a pace never seen before, is worrying Swedish shipowners. They are also having
  • New ambitious climate deal in danger
    World leaders are now starting to gather in Copenhagen to clinch a new climate deal as the final high-level stage of the ongoing climate change conference opened on Tuesday
  • "Emissions could be cut 30 per cent at zero cost"
    A new DNV study shows that the shipping industry could cut CO2 emissions 30 per cent by 2030 at zero cost by using available technologies. "The results are quite encouraging
  • Largo II sold to African service under French flag
    The Largo II, the last unit in the world's largest coaster series in European waters, has been sold by its captain-owner in Sweden to a French company's operation in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • COP15: Bunker mitigation funding high on agenda
    France and Ethiopia call for tax on sea freight.
  • Bunker prices firm in Europe
    European hubs respond to firming crude oil prices.
  • PMSA maintains ARB is 'overstepping its legal authority'
    Maritime industry accepts emission responsibility but global rule needed, says statement.
  • Strong bunker price gains in Fujairah
    Key IFO grade up by $10 per metric tonne.
  • US inventory data underpin crude oil gains
    Oil futures extend gains after DOE report.
  • Fuel oil import tax to rise
    Costs set to climb by around $12 per metric tonne.
  • Dan-Bunkering adjusts FPAs
    Says product has 'several new features' to reflect market conditions.
  • Takeover triggers fears of bunker price increase
    Competition had brought down cost of marine fuel.
  • New bunker terminal will see 'limited demand'
    Sri Lankan official says Hambantota prices will be set at 'break-even level'.
  • WFS chief to sell more shares
    New stock trading plan allows Stebbins to sell about 20% of his holdings.
  • Bunker prices firming on the back of crude oil
    Bunker demand improving in Hong Kong and Tokyo Bay.
  • Singapore box traffic finally rises year-on-year
    But November 2008 marked onset of downturn.
  • Chemoil shares plunge following takeover
    Shares in the company had been rising for most of 2009.
  • Corruption case further adjourned
    Charges involve corruption and short-delivery of bunkers.
  • Chimbusco bonded bunker sales up on month and year
    About 400,000 mt of bonded bunker products were sold in November.

›››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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