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June 18, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Toll Group to operate railway in Cambodia
    Australian logistics provider Toll Group is building up its capabilities in Asia. It has sealed a 30-year concession to operate Cambodia's railways and has acquired Perkins Group Holdings, the parent of Perkins Shipping Group, which provides services between Darwin and north Australian ports and Singapore.
  • Baltic Dry Index posts 4th gain on Chinese demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a fourth consecutive gain as Chinese raw-material demand brought port congestion.
  • Gulf tanker rates fall on lower vessel demand
    The cost of delivering Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, fell for a second day in London as vessel demand slowed.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cape of Good Hope detour dropped as fuel prices rise
  • Shanghai gang allegedly caught stealing containers in Pudong
  • Swire's Eastabout Round the World service sails via Cape of Good Hope
  • Canadian ports deny competing unfairly against US west coast
  • China's Chenglingji Port re-opens with 300,000 TEU annual capacity
  • GAC offers sea marshals support and training against pirates
  • New market opportunities prompt DHL to fine tune healthcare services
  • DB Schenker No 1 in Europe in road transport report
  • AAT cargo falls 31pc in May, FedEx Baiyun hub adds to loss
  • Lufthansa Jade adds Vienna, adds to Amsterdam service
  • Shenzhen Airlines to expand international reach from Wuxi
  • Qantas adds European, North American cities via codeshares
  • FedEx sees air cargo downturn ending, predicts Q4 upturn

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia to hike rates on IMEX service
  • TT Club maintains excellent rating
  • Kalmar's new Electrical Shuttle Carrier® offers better productivity with less emissions
  • Shipping industry wants to be part of climate deal
  • Colombo Dockyard delivers last of 4 AHTSVs to Greatship Global
  • Gems, jewellery exports lose lustre
  • Iranian appetite for Basmati boosts exports
  • Govt warned against lifting rice export ban
  • Hussain gives a perspective of Indian ports at IAPH conference in Genoa
  • Toll Group to operate Cambodian railways
  • New air cargo screening system in Michigan gets nod
  • Rly Ministry mulls lower freight rates for bulk goods
  • Freight forwarders penetrate the Chinese Wall
  • Immediate fuel price hike ruled out
  • ICSI seeks tax cuts for corporates
  • 7-year tax break to tap natural gas sought
  • 3-year I-T waiver sought for labour-intensive export sectors
  • Ms Gosling to speak at IMC on June 20
  • BRIC bid to lessen dependence on US dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2009
  • Rhenus: two new cross-dock warehouses in Great Britain
    Rhenus Logistics Limited in England moved into newly constructed cross-dock warehouses in Cannock and the northern English city of Bradford in May. As the previous capacity at the ...
  • Food chain Iceland awards major contract to DHL
    DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a five-year contract worth GBP 500 million (approx. EUR 580 million) to manage the UK warehousing and distribution for the food retailer Icel...
  • Trans-o-flex takes over combi-freight and special services for Ratiopharm
    Thanks to its combi-freight services (the combined shipment of goods on pallets and in parcels in one network) and its expertise, trans-o-flex Schnell-Lieferdienst was again able t...
  • Pallet trade: optimism raises its head again
    Inka Paletten GmbH, Europe's largest manufacturer of disposable wooden pallets, carried out an economic survey of German pallet dealers in May. The study revealed that the dea...
  • Global diesel locomotive market drying up
    After several years of good market conditions, the worldwide demand for diesel locomotives is in for a downturn. In its latest multi-client study, SCI Verkehr isn't expecting a rec...
  • Qatar on shopping spree in Paris
    Qatar Airways has continued its strong commitment towards maintaining an aggressive expansion strategy by signing a firm contract for 24 Airbus A320 Family aircraft at the Paris Ai...
  • Rotterdam and Amsterdam cross the border
    The European Union's new export control system (ECS) is leading to new customs obligations in all the European ports. Every year, more than 2.5 million export shipments leave the E...
  • GM plumps for Grimaldi as supplier of the year
    At the 17th annual awards nomination presented on 5 June at the GM Heritage Center in Warren MI (USA), the Italy-based Grimaldi Group was recognized by General Motors as a 2008 Sup...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Somali attacks spread to Omani waters
  • MSC agrees revised piracy guidelines, says no to armed crew
  • Greek council against GHG emissions tax
  • No improvement in safety - EMSA

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Vintage ferries listed on Craig's List
  • Rábago named USCG Chief Acquisition Officer
  • Jeffboat achieves safety goal
  • HASC authorizes FY 2010 Navy shipbuilding budget

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Port of Everett to deconstruct historic North Coast Casket structure
  • Freight transportation index drops during month of April
  • Air Canada begins Portland to Calgary flights
  • Neah Bay tug contract extended with Crowley Maritime
  • Coast Guard creates committee for Merchant Mariner medical matters

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Rivals slam CSAV rate cuts in wake of charter rescue deal
    GERMAN owners have second thoughts as other lines call for level playingfield after CSAV drops rates.
  • Samsung still in talks with CSAV and Döhle

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Jaya shares crash on disclosure
    SHARES of shipbuilder and charterer Jaya Holdings crashed 36% by S$0.21 ($0.14) today after an announcement yesterday that it has sought repayment concessions from creditors
  • Singapore bunker fee slashed
    BUNKER surveyors in Singapore will be pressed to adhere to strict accreditation norms despite the recession, warned the Maritime & Port Authority, which also unveiled a 30% waiver on the assessment fee
  • Fragmented drybulk predicted
    DRYBULK consolidation is not possible in a recession even though prices are low, Precious Shipping's managing director Khalid Hashim said today
  • Genoa's opera of troubles
    ACCUSATIONS of fraud, abuse of office and extortion in relation to the allocation of quays are at the centre of a judge's decision to stop terminal operations at Genoa in 40 days

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • LaHood Asks for 18-month Highway 'Authorization'
  • Business Logistics Costs Dropped in 2008
  • U.S.-Canada Accept Organic Labeling
  • CMA CGM to Upgrade Asia-Europe Services
  • Toll to Acquire Perkins Shipping
  • South Carolina Overrides Veto for Ports
  • Sara Lee Expands Contract with OHL
  • Long Beach to Test Pollution Control System
  • Highway Bill Should Speed Transport Projects, Mica Says
  • Traffic Club of Pittsburgh Elects Officers
  • Economists Predict Slow Agriculture Price Growth
  • Trade Group Urges Agreements with S. Korea, Colombia
  • U.S., Mexico Sign Bilateral Agreement
  • S. Korea, U.S. Agree on Commercial Cooperation
  • FedEx's Smith: "Worst Behind Us"
  • European Truck-Short Sea Deal Scrapped

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • DSV pulls DFDS deal
  • Jebel Ali to roll out SPARCS software modules
  • No sale as Asciano raises capital
  • Carriers return to Suez
  • Toll signs Cambodian rail deal

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • LR sells out
    Lloyd's Register sells its remaining stake in Lloyd's Register-Fairplay to IHS Inc for GBP 40m.
  • Bankruptcy fought
    Bender Shipbuilding & Repair asks judge to throw out forced bankruptcy attempt by GulfMark Offshore.
  • The MD is in
    London broking house Galbraith's taps Howe Robinson containership chartering veteran to take up new post as managing director.
  • Eitzen offloads
    Norwegian owner Axel Eitzen follows through on talk of asset sales with deal to shed four chemical tankers.
  • San Jorge blessing
    Argentina's Pan American Energy taps WesternGeco in $80m investment to explore in the San Jorge Gulf.
  • $13.3m loss
    Nasdaq-listed OceanFreight reveals capital loss on sale of the panamax bulker Lansing.
  • Russian reward
    Captain honoured for bravery in fighting off pirate attack on Fesco's Kapitan Maslov.
  • Cold reality
    Chan Mun Lye's Jaya Holdings asks lenders for repayment freeze as it struggles to self-fund its orderbook.
  • Bond loan let-off
    Nexus Floating Production bond holders waive interest payments giving it enough cash to take delivery of costly FPSO.
  • Driller still wanted
    Petrobras in talks with ExxonMobil to book some more time with John Fredriksen's West Polaris.
  • Funds in Trico pie
    Bahraini and US hedge fund players unveil nearly 11% slice of offshore vessel player Trico Marine Services.
  • CPC eyes VLCCs
    Taiwanese oil company teams with U-Ming and Chinese Maritime to build own tanker fleet.
  • Seabird sanctuary
    Offshore shipowner's banks put off loan repayments of $15m due this year.
  • GCL eyes yard
    Chinese logistics company linked to bid for Zhoushan Jinhaiwan as it prepares big bulker order.
  • Dry fallers
    Dry-bulk stocks off to a stuttering start in Europe, with Hellenic Carriers, Globus Maritime and Golden Ocean the hardest hit.
  • Fisher a 'buy'
    UK stockbroker Panmure Gordon initiates coverage of UK shipping group with upbeat assessment.
  • Glenda guns one
    d'Amico International and Glencore joint venture axes tanker newbuilding at SLS due to "excessive delays".
  • Time to sell
    Singapore's DBS Group says it's time to take profits on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding after recent stock price run up.
  • Five axed
    Handysize bulker newbuildings get the chop at Japan's Namura Shipbuilding, which has lifted its profit forecast following the move.
  • Bridge buy
    Japanese shipbuilder IHI Corp takes control of domestic bridge builder Matsuo.
  • Ship blast, 3 lost
    Search on for three crew members of laden tanker which exploded and sank off Vietnam.
  • Near miss
    Wealthy Turkish residents get another close look at a grounded cargoship in the Bosporus.
  • Buried
    Dredging tie-up between SCI, Cochin Shipyard and two ports shelved over lack of experience.
  • Ferries for sale
    Two Canadian ships put on Craigslist website after being made obsolete by new Vancouver bridge.
  • Bunker record
    Singapore bunker fuel sales jumped by over 10% last month on the back of surge in dry bulk shipments.
  • Great white haul
    Mexican Navy fishes a tonne of cocaine from frozen shark carcasses onboard containership.
  • DFDS deal off
    Danish logistics group DSV drops plan to take joint control of ro-ro player in face of tough EU competition probe.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • IMO advising ship owners not to arm crews
  • TIACA starts education/research committee
  • Qatar Airways joins Cargo 2000
  • Con-way introduces new LTL pricing model
  • Toll to operate Cambodian railway
  • CBP nets dangerous pest
  • NASA's cargo transport plans lose orbit
  • AAEI briefing European businesses on 10+2
  • FMC drops clean truck challenge, Oakland adopts plan
  • South Carolina overhauling port board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • DSV backs out of DFDS deal
    DSV has decided to withdraw its bid for DFDS shares. In an announcement to the Copenhagen Stock Exchange DFDS states: "On 13 January 2009 Vesterhavet A/S and DSV A
  • Wärtsilä launches services for ship lay-ups
    Wärtsilä is introducing a package of services for hot and cold vessel lay-ups. It covers deactivation, reactivation, lay-up inspections or a combination of those features. The lay-up
  • Odfjell in new joint venture
    Odfjell will start up a new joint venture with Saudi NCC to initially pool 15 tankers of 660,000 tons deadweight. The pool will be launched at the beginning of next

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 17, 2009
  • Rolls Royce unveils new vessel
    Design is said to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
  • Bunker prices firming in Europe
    Southern European markets see strongest gains.
  • Crude initially soft after US inventory report
    WTI trades lower but equity surge negates early loses.
  • New marine fuel test laboratory open in Plymouth
    Inspectorate highlights proximity of its purpose built laboratory to southern SECA boundary.
  • Brightoil inks Chinese storage deal
    Gains preliminary approval for plans in eastern China.
  • Durban spot supplies set to resume
    Shell to re-enter the market on Thursday.
  • Threat to 'under capitalised' bunker companies
    Bunker player says credit and cash flow management have become key for the bunker industry.
  • Bunker prices rebound in most key Asian ports
    Low bunker prices in Tokyo Bay attracts more demand.
  • USCG issues fuel switching safety alert
    Offers advice on how to avoid propulsion loss when switching from fuel oil to distillates.
  • Oil tanker explodes and sinks
    Three crew members missing from vessel which was carrying 11,300 barrels of crude and 10,000 litres of diesel.
  • MPA urges 'early action' ahead of MSDS resolution
    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) resolution will enter into force on July 1.
  • Singapore supplier to bring double-hull into Hong Kong
    China-built double-hull to start operations by end of third quarter.
  • CPC wants to buy up to 35 VLCCs
    Shipping costs contributed to $3 billion losses.
  • Oil prices being 'driven by sentiment'
    OPEC Secretary-General says members do not want to see prices rising 'too rapidly'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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