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November 18, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK October down 18.2pc to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore off 8.2pc
  • October volume best of 2009 for LA, up 10.9pc from September
  • Amsterdam risks fading from maritime container stage
  • Maersk to call at Total Terminals International in Oakland
  • NYK to incorporate values in day-to-day operations
  • Russia's Kaliningrad enclave volume falls two to three fold
  • Intermodal numbers suggest recession bottoming out
  • Savannah adds Suez service with Hapag, NYK, OOCL call
  • Shenzhen's Neptune Logistics offers rail consolidation to Amalty
  • All 3PLs slip, but SMEs widen market share in downturn
  • DB Schenker terminal in Bulgaria to open in spring 2010
  • Logwin expands markets after re-branding from Globistics
  • CEVA wins contract with South Africa's Retailcorp
  • ICS, WSC publish container safety guide for shippers
  • DHL expands its Singapore Oil & Energy Centre of Excellence
  • Changi Airport seeks bids for third ground handling licence
  • OAG's Cargo portal opens to Thai market
  • Construction begins on Las Vegas cargo centre at McCarran Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya Int'l bags two awards at 'Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2009' in Singapore
  • Maritime industry banking on revised FDI policy
  • CSL to adopt green tech to face competition
  • Shipping, airline sectors remain in grip of recession
  • TVS Logistics acquires UK's Multipart Holding
  • SAL & Sai Maritime explain intricacies & finer points of a colossal task
  • Baltic Dry Index posts biggest gain in 7 weeks on tight Capesize availability
  • Zero duty, shrinking dollar open floodgates for edible oils' imports
  • b. India, Indonesia trade set to flourish under FTA regime-Envoy
  • Major Ports achieve modest 3.6 pc growth in April-Oct. despite trade slump
  • Domestic BPO market to be $ 6.82 billion by 2013
  • Exports recovering, though very slowly, observes Commerce Secy
  • Engineering exporters seek nod to trade in stable currency
  • GST will rid cascading effect of taxes-Pranab
  • German dignitary to speak at Taj tomorrow
  • Culture is king
  • Meeting with Vietnam team at IMC today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Possible delay at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
    A works meeting will take place at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (Germany) on Thursday 19 November between 14.00 and 18.00. This could result in delays to rail operation...
  • New Dutch coastline takes shape
    The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) recently announced that the construction of Maasvlakte 2 is proceeding according to plan. Over a quarter of the necessary sand was laid las...
  • Port of Hamburg: transhipment volumes down 22.9% in first nine months
    The port of Hamburg (Germany) reported that the economic and financial crisis had an impact on the volume of transhipments of seaborne cargo at its facilities in the first nine mon...
  • Inland waterway transport in Europe: Observation of the market 2009-1
    The Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine recently announced that the 2009-1 publication on Observation of the Market for Inland Waterway Transport in Europe is now availa...
  • Unifeeder buys IMCL
    Unifeeder, a leading feeder service provider based in Aarhus (Denmark) is to purchase Inter Marine Container Lines (IMCL) from the Lemissoler Shipping Group, based in Cyprus. IMC...
  • Irish Road Haulage Association slams flawed carbon tax proposal
    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has claimed in a pre-budget submission to government that its proposals to introduce a carbon fuel tax as a means of reducing carbon emiss...
  • Eddie Stobart Ltd wins distribution contract with Unilever
    Eddie Stobart Ltd, part of the UK-based provider of multimodal transport and logistics solutions Stobart Group, recently secured a major distribution contract with Unilever UK...
  • BLG Coldstores' expansion scheme in Bremerhaven completed
    The German service provider BLG has added a EUR 2 million extension to its cold store at the Container Terminal Bremerhaven once again this year. This follows three ...
  • Finnair pilots down tools
    Finland's flag carrier Finnair reported that 800 of its pilots began an open-ended strike on 16 November. The company was force to cancel all operations (around 200 flights) at the...
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo starts services to Atlanta
    Singapore Airlines Cargo has commenced a weekly westbound Boeing B747-400 freighter service to Atlanta GA (USA). The flight from Singapore is routed via Hong Kong, Anchorage AK&nbs...
  • Fraport reports better airfreight volumes in October
    Frankfurt airport (Germany) reported that its traffic figures continued to recover in October this year. The airport operator Fraport AG registered about 4.6 million passengers at ...
  • Eads posts Q3 results
    The European aerospace giant Eads, the owner of Airbus, lost EUR 87 million in Q3/2009 as the weak US dollar hit its results. The aircraft manufacturer made a EUR 679 million profi...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Panama corruption case guilty plea
  • Admiral defends EU anti-piracy record
  • New ship could herald switch to LNG bunkers
  • Rina's lay-up guidelines

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • New designs set to slash offshore wind installation costs
  • Northrop Grumman wins Navy award worth potential $635 million
  • STX Finland wins polar vessel contract
  • Imtech to supply Rainbow Warrior green systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • China drives Baltic Dry Index surge
    Index reaches highest level since global financial slump.
  • New Lloyd's Open Form panel announced
    Sir Nigel Teare recalled to act as appeal arbitrator for at least the next year.
  • Louis Dreyfus mulls investing in CMA CGM
    Louis Dreyfus and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs said to have made 'concerete offer'.
  • Windstar parent debt swap misses mark
    Ambassadors International still in danger of collapse as a third of bondholders fail to take up offer.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Rule B ruling goes retro
    LAST month's landmark decision that electronic funds transfers cannot be attached through US admiralty law's 'Rule B' now covers previous attachments
  • DryShips in convertible deal
    DRYSHIPS will be the latest entrant to shipping's bond market, announcing a $300M public offering of convertible senior notes today
  • Mermaid pod suit advances
    CARNIVAL scored a major victory today in its mega-lawsuit against Mermaid pod providers Rolls-Royce and Converteam, as a judge refused to dismiss most of the cruise giant's claims
  • Repsol ship units spared
    SPANISH energy major Repsol today said its tanker unit and chartering contracts remain unaffected ' even though it has posted an enormous fall in income
  • Maersk accused in Mumbai
    A GLOBAL union today called for AP Møller-Maersk to sever business with an Indian contractor accused of beating up its port workers
  • €3.9Bn loan for Nord Stream
    Nord Stream AG reportedly said today it will receive €3.9Bn ($5.8Bn) in loans from banks by the end of the year
  • Korea yard majors profit
    MAJOR South Korean shipbuilders continue to perform well with Hyundai HI, Samsung HI and Daewoo reporting higher turnover and profits for the third quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • ILA Ratifies Contract Extension
  • NLRB Closes $41 Million Back Pay Case
  • U.S. Steel Exports Increase for September
  • Knight, Celadon Resist Pressure to Cut Capacity
  • Buffett 'Not Entitled to Spectacular' BNSF Returns
  • Swift's Moyes 'Bullish' on 2010
  • U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Agility
  • Hamburg Box Traffic Plunged 27.8 Percent
  • Diesel Falls 1.1 Cents to $2.79 per Gallon
  • Industrial Recovery Slows
  • J.C. Penney Sees 'Havoc' from Ocean Carrier Cuts
  • South Carolina Ports Elects New Chairman
  • Detroit Ferry to Close for Construction
  • CSCL, UAS Consolidate in Asia-Middle East
  • Japan Ship Orders Sink 37 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Rates to Rise in 2010
  • A. Duie Pyle Expands Warehousing in Northeast
  • Trucker ABF, Teamsters in Concession Talks
  • Analysts Foresee Modest Rate Increases
  • CSX Raises Philadelphia Bridge Clearances

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Oakland's TTI wins two Maersk loops
  • MSC in dock again
  • CKYH's super-slow boats to China
  • Somali pirates strike again
  • US and China to 'work together' to solve problems

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Back in bonds
    George Economou has returned to the US bond market with DryShips offering for up to $345m in senior notes.
  • Floating together
    BG Group joins Gabrielli-led Petrobras to develop plans for a floating gas liquefaction unit off Brazil.
  • Another nail
    US appeals court decides that ruling ending Rule B attachments of wire transfers applies retroactively.
  • Five return
    Quintet of idled Great Lakes bulkers return to service, boosting cargo movement.
  • Swiss storeroom
    'Secret' documents sent by Yuri Nikitin from Russia to Swiss banker to protect confidentiality, court told.
  • BW HQ sold
    BW Gas has sold the stately headquarters of the company to former Bergesen DY boss, Morten Bergesen.
  • Cash needed
    Windstar Cruises parent Ambassadors International says its ability to continue depends on more sources of cash.
  • Acciona mulls sale
    Acciona is considering a renewed effort to sell ferry owner Acciona Trasmediterranea.
  • Skarga milking it?
    Former Sovcomflot general director hits the shops to stock friend and host Yuri Nikitin's fridge.
  • Happy for handies
    Acquisitions by Aristides Pittas' Euroseas are likely to focus on 1,700-teu containerships, Oppenheimer analyst says.
  • Travel buddies
    Former Sovcomflot director general Dmitry Skarga and his family enjoyed holidays at Yuri Nikitin's expense, court hears.
  • Stealth short
    Harry Vafias-headed company misses Wall Street estimates in the third quarter.
  • Clever money
    STX Europe wins $170m research ship order from South Africa, supporting jobs at its Rauma shipyard.
  • Gard chief elected
    Claes Isacson becomes first non-British chairman of International Group P&I cartel.
  • Drugs haul?
    Navibulgar bulker master informs Argentinian authorities of suspicious packages on board after loading at San Lorenzo.
  • Rem stable
    Norwegian offshore owner sees third quarter bottom line nudge just ahead of last year's figure.
  • North goes for 5%
    Newcastle based P&I club back on course under new management team of Alan Wilson and Paul Jennings.
  • Montenegro sells
    Advisor sought for prospective privatisation of ferry operator Montenegro Lines.
  • Hijack sting
    Pirates abort attack on Ukrainian ship after hostile encounter with naval forces.
  • Tanker hijacked
    Singapore-owned chemical tanker with 28 North Korean crew taken by pirates off Africa.
  • Hidden hike
    American Club shipowners face 4% higher P&I bill as club sets no general increase but raises supplementary call.
  • Tanker tonic?
    Boost in store for tanker market if rumours China plans to ban single skins from the start of next year ring true, Fearnley Fonds says.
  • Rouble rise
    Russia's Vyborg Shipyard posts much bigger nine-month profit from semi-submersible work.
  • Cargo row
    Guam Shipyard in hot water for breaking US island port's monopoly on cargo loading.
  • Ryder eyes buys
    Stena Bulk chief Ulf Ryder hunting bargain two-plus-two suezmax order and distressed second hand sales.
  • Esvagt pulls four
    Danish owner lays up quartet of stand-by and crew ships as market weakens in North Sea.
  • Uni-Asia sinks
    Japanese ship financier sees third quarter results slip into the red on weaker shipping and property sectors.
  • Globus loses
    George Karageorgiou's bulker owner hurt by impairment charges in first nine months, but third quarter improves.
  • Garware down
    Indian offshore vessel player posts lower second-quarter profit despite revenues rising.
  • Death toll rises
    Thirty bodies recovered after ferry sinks following collision with oil barge in Myanmar.
  • Brace yourself
    Growing oversupply problem will make 2010 a "difficult year" in the offshore sector, Eidesvik says.
  • Up and atom
    Fallout in Baltic as Greenpeace boards Dutch ship ferrying generators to Finnish nuclear site.
  • CSDC inks pair
    China Shipping subsidiary orders two panamax bulkers at Jiangnan Shipyard for delivery late next year.
  • Boskalis boost
    Peter Berdowski-led Royal Boskalis slaps an extra EUR 10m on its full-year profit forecast.
  • TGP plans issue
    Teekay LNG Partners may issue 4m new shares to repay outstanding amount on revolving credit facility.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • FMC to analyze EU conference ban
  • Indamex service to call Savannah
  • AOTOS Awards to Widdows, Kurz, Coast Guard
  • Pa., CSX to improve 16 bridge clearances
  • Werner expands into Australia
  • OOCL Logistics starts audit system
  • Hyundai sets up U.K. logistics joint venture
  • Competition for Australia terminal operators
  • Maersk switches Oakland calls to TTI terminal
  • Mobile port officials meet with Panama ambassador

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Rauma shipyard receives order from South Africa
    The South African Department of Environmental Affairs has ordered a Polar Supply and Research Vessel from STX Finland Oy Rauma shipyard for delivery in the spring of 2012. The value
  • Raised premiums from P&I clubs
    UK Defence Club announces a 5 per cent premium raise in 2010 due to effects in the wake of the financial crisis, like early redeliveries of chartered vessels, off hire
  • Esvagt takes over Esvagt Alpha
    Esvagt A/S has added another vessel to its owned fleet. It is the Esvagt Alpha, which has been on bareboat charter from the Danish Maritime Safety Administration. In 2000

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Skaugen names first LNG vessel
    The Norgas Innovation could 'pave the way for LNG becoming a practical marine fuel'.
  • Companies back 'cold ironing technology'
    ABB and Fincantieri sign deal to develop 'better systems'.
  • Minister sets out UK's goals for UNFCCC
    Pressing for global CO2 target, then work via IMO to achieve it using market-based instruments.
  • Bunker prices show strong gains in Europe
    Meanwhile, losses in early trading on the NYMEX.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah and Durban
    Demand remaining thin.
  • Container line sinks deeper into the red
    Bunker prices down year-on-year, but not enough to keep operator in profit.
  • FOBAS 'fully supports' draft ISO 8217
    Endorses inclusion of proposed H2S limit to ensure 'universally applied control' of safety hazard.
  • Refinery resumes bunker sales
    Japanese plant's bunker volumes still only 'half' their normal level.
  • Bunker prices still firming
    The price of 380 cSt material at 13-month high in Busan and Tokyo Bay.
  • Detained Singapore ships 'await charges', MMEA says
    Status of vessels invloved in illegal fuel transfer unclear.
  • Indian ports register 3.6% growth
    Period from April to October sees higher demand for some commodities.
  • Ferry leaks fuel oil in Japan
    Ferry run aground in bad weather.
  • Malaysia impounds two ships for fuel transfer
    Marine fuel was being transferred in the waters of Tanjung Piai.
  • CPC suspends deliveries in Taichung
    Barge operations could resume after November 21.
  • Ferry sinks after collision with oil barge

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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