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December 18, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MOU on shipping training programme signed
    More options will be opened up to people interested in joining the shipping industry with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
  • BDP Logistics sets up oil and gas subsidiary
    BDP Project Logistics is jumping into the oil and gas sector by setting up a Singapore-headquartered subsidiary to chase global opportunities in the oil and gas supply chain.
  • MISC, PTP agree to scrap joint venture
    MISC Berhad, Malaysia's leading international shipping line, and Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) have mutually agreed to terminate a joint venture and shareholders' agreement inked last year following the shipping line's withdrawal from the Grand Alliance.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to hike China-Australia rate US$250/TEU from January 15
  • Grand China Shipping starts two big ship shuttle services
  • Construction starts on US$2 billion Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
  • MOL opens new ship management company in Manila
  • One in six deliveries stalled in last three months: study
  • October export level 'hopeful', say US port authorities
  • Vladivostok CT volume slides 15pc January-November
  • APM Terminal's Aqaba CT to undergo major expansion
  • Lufthansa Cargo workers stop work to protest night-flight ban
  • 787 Dreamliner promises 45pc more revenue cargo capacity
  • St Louis continues to press to become air gateway to China
  • Concor to open two air cargo depots by April in India
  • China Cargo Airlines takes on Boeing software to boost efficiency

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 'We want to maintain and enhance our Africa expertise'
  • MSC to hike rate ex-India to Europe, Med. & Black Sea
  • All in a Day's work for HCL!
  • Vasan rules out trifurcation of DGS
  • Lower prices open floodgates to veg oil imports
  • Hannover industrial trade fairs prove to be major success
  • No move to ban cotton export, says Maran
  • Special Issue on MPSEZ released
  • Report on Hooghly navigability likely by month-end
  • VCT wins top CII award for contributions to environment, health & safety
  • With 45 moves per hour, ABGKCTL sets new performance benchmark
  • Direct sailing from E. Africa to NM Port in just 9 days!
  • Jaigad port to instal jack-up lift to hoist 10k-DWT vessels
  • Geetapuram port commissions new harbour mobile crane
  • Finance Commission's Task Force proposes 5 pc Central, 7 pc state-level GST
  • CMIE revises GDP growth figure
  • IMC meeting

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2009
  • Gefco celebrating 60th anniversary
    The French transport and logistics service provider Gefco is celebrating its 60th anniversary and 60 years of know-how in the industrial logistics sector this month. Esta...
  • SDV International Logistics creates JV in Bangladesh
    SDV International Logistics, a brand of Bollor' Logistics, and the Expolanka Group have created a private limited company called SDV Bangladesh. The joint venture's ...
  • Iron Mountain rents space at Domodedovo north
    Iron Mountain, a global leader in the provision of information protection and storage services, recently signed a 10 year contract for 5,860 sqm of class A rental space at Dom...
  • P&O Ferrymasters expands in Greece
    Faster expansion into the Greek market is behind the latest in a series of agreements unveiled by P&O Ferrymasters, a supply chain and logistics specialist. Global Mariti...
  • Pacer CEO Uremovich steps down, Avramovich appointed as new CEO
    Pacer International, an asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics service provider, announced that its chairman and chief executive officer, Michael E. U...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Horizon execs wave goodbye to perks
  • DNV says cutting emissions can be "zero-cost"
  • Hutchison's smaller footprint
  • Red light for Liverpool cruise turnarounds

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • BP tanker trials anti-grounding sonar
  • B9 plans to build coastal sailers in U.S.
  • WindFlip: New spin on wind turbine installation

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Vancouver, USA port board Oks Freight Access project work
  • CMA CGM to begin emergency revenue program
  • Crowley taps Bob Cox for petroleum sales, marketing
  • 'Friend Ship Box' returns to Port of Tacoma
  • Horizon Lines to cut executive officer perquisites

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Relief as Hanjin hands over boxships to IRISL
    Two of three vessels in payment row delivered while talks over release of third continue.
  • Somali pirates free Delvina
    Greek-owned bulk carrier released.
  • Brittany Ferries snaps up Superfast V
    Attica Group sells ro-pax ferry for '81.5m.
  • Baltic Max awaits bank backing
    Scheme likely to become operational early 2010.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Paris aid hinted for CMA CGM
    TALKS involving the French government, banks and potential investors are being held in Paris today, which Fairplay was told could lead to government aid for CMA CGM
  • US box volumes rising
    MONTHLY box volumes at US ports in the first half of 2010 are expected to exceed volumes in the same months of 2009, according to IHS Global Insight
  • Iran fires key test missile
    IRAN HAS succeeded in test-firing its most advanced long-range missile ' one day after the US House passed an Iran sanctions bill that targets shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Senate Panel OKs Five Regulatory Nominees
  • YRC Warns of Low Liquidity
  • Roadability Rollout Hits Snags Nationwide
  • Teamsters Say Goldman Sachs Trades on YRC Bankruptcy
  • Leading Economic Index Climbs for Eighth Month
  • GE Eyes Jobs Bill for Locomotive Sales
  • YRC Lowers Barrier to Debt-Equity Swap
  • STB Bill 'Concerns' Rail Industry Group
  • Court Blocks British Airways Strike
  • BDP Launches Oil and Gas Logistics Subsidiary
  • Port of Houston Approves 2010 Operating Budget
  • Rockefeller Says Rail Bill 'Tougher Than Health Care'
  • Customs to Cancel Anti-Smuggling Border Program
  • Analyst Questions Green Benefits of Greater Rail Use
  • Maersk Sells Norfolkline
  • Rail Regulatory Overhaul Clears Senate Panel
  • CMA CGM in Talks with Creditors, Government
  • House Passes Jobs Bill
  • New Truck Orders Drop 50 Percent
  • NY/NJ Terminals to Close for Holidays
  • MOL to Raise Asia-U.S. Rates
  • CMA CGM Seeks 'Emergency' Rate Hike
  • Beluga, Lampke Form Joint Venture
  • Chipolbrok Takes Delivery of Heavy-Lift Adam Asnyk
  • FedEx Sees 'Positive Momentum' in Global Economy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • Norfolkline sold to DFDS, but Maersk keep stake
  • AADA to seek further rate increase
  • FESCO borrows another USD100 million
  • San Pedro Bay port volumes remain in doldrums
  • TSA's 'SOS' emergency revenue programme

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • RBS lends
    GulfMark has won a new $200m credit facility for the US-flag operations of the former Rigdon Marine.
  • Humbolt fixed
    UK's All Leisure Group finds first charter work for cruiseship Alexander von Humboldt.
  • Delvina free
    Greek-owned bulker and 21 crew released by Somali pirates but owner mum on ransom amount.
  • Unspun
    Sometime spinoff OSG America is set to be delisted after being reabsorbed by its parent company.
  • Missing letter
    Vital letter authorising Clarksons to pay third party commissions went missing while sale and purchase broker Richard Gale is alleged to have been put under undue pressure to back his employer's defence.
  • DFDS supersizes
    Danish ro-ro player snaps up Norfolkline from AP Moller-Maersk for EUR 346m.
  • Kjaerulff out
    Nordic Tankers chairman Klaus Kjaerulff steps down as terms of departure from Torm "inconsistent" with job.
  • All honest men
    Clarkson's finance chief vouches for credibility of fellow directors before explaining what the broker knew of commission arrangements with Yuri Nikitin in Sovcomflot corruption trial.
  • 'A perfect match'
    DFDS boss Niels Smedegaard says takeover of Norfolkline will extend Danish owner's reach and save EUR 18m per year.
  • Messina takes four
    Italian owner signs up for a quartet of conros at Korea's Daewoo in deal worth $300m.
  • Paris buys resale
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings has bought a supramax bulker resale in South Korea.
  • Double fix
    Brazil's Log-In takes two bulkers to service bauxite contract as it awaits newbuildings.
  • Viking victory
    Finnish ferry group increases annual passenger volumes despite intense competition.
  • Box summit
    France's CMA CGM said to be meeting creditors on Thursday to discuss refinancing.
  • Volumes in limbo
    Container volumes still weak at Long Beach as November numbers are largely unchanged from previous month.
  • Bender buyer
    VT Halter Marine offers $21m for bankrupt rival yard Bender Shipbuilding.
  • NAPA for Chrysler
    US car giant awards major vehicle export contract to Norwegian car carrier start up.
  • Incredible journey
    Missing moggy found on P&O ferry in Spain after hitching a ride from UK.
  • Severn sale
    UK's WightLink sells fast ferry to Bristol Channel start-up Severn Link.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • MOL follows TSA transpacific rate hike
  • Maersk sells ferry business
  • Petersen named BIMCO deputy secretary general
  • IATA: 2010 losses to be worse than expected
  • FedEx profit down 30%
  • DOT enforcing rule for new trucking firms
  • CBP mulls ways to encourage unified ISFs
  • Bacteria tests step up pallet sanitation debate
  • FDA's Mexico office tackles product safety
  • Logistics executives say trade rebounding
  • Broadley named CLECAT president
  • Japanese forwarder to open Savannah DC

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • DFDS takes over Norfolk Line
    DFDS has reached an agreement with A.P. Møller-Mærsk to acquire Norfolk Line. The deal has been signed, but is subject to confirmation by EU's competition authorities. Norfolk Line has
  • South Korean shipbuilding breaks new ground
    The announcement "Samsung Heavy Industries breaks new ground for the Korean shipbuilding industry, ending the long-term domination of the cruise ship market by EU shipbuilders' is taken directly from
  • Panama throws out vessels in anti-detention raid
    The Panama Maritime Administration, PMA, has cancelled the registration of 73 vessels and a further 101 vessels may face the same fate, as Panama looks to cut the number of
  • Italian owner orders giant ro-lo quartet
    Italian Messina Group has ordered four ro-lo vessels from South Korea's Daewoo for USD 300 million. Deliveries are scheduled from October 2011 to February 2013. The vessels are reported
  • SOS from container lines
    The members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement ' i.e. all the major container carriers such as NYK Line, Maersk Line CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd ' have adopted a voluntary Emergency Revenue Charge
  • Kjærulff forced to leave Nordic Tankers
    Nordic Tankers' chairman of the board of directors, Klaus Kjærulff, will leave his position as chairman at an extraordinary general assembly this week, where the shareholders have to decide on
  • Transatlantic CEO leaves
    Transatlantic's CEO, Anders Källström, has left his position with immediate effect, but will be at the disposal of the Management Board for six months. "Developments in our markets are such
  • Viking Line remains profitable
    Viking Line Abp remains strong on a market characterised by fierce competition and the ongoing financial crisis. For both passengers and freight, the company recorded growth during last fiscal year
  • Finnish no to ECA emission limits
    The Finnish government has decided not to approve the change in Annex VI of the MARPOL convention concerning lower limits to, among other things, sulphur emissions from ships in emission

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • COP15: Bunker fuel sub-group will tackle complex issue
    With just over a day to go climate change negotiators struggle with shipping emission targets.
  • Advice due on sulphur rule 'transition period'
    Some leniency may be shown for ships which cannot comply for technical reasons.
  • Bunker prices firm in Europe
    Crude oil weakening in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Viswa Lab dissects ISO 8217 revision
    Says draft fuel standard is biased in favour of suppliers.
  • Bunker prices soften in Fujairah
    Good demand in Durban.
  • Call to 'break the bunker deadlock'
    Environmental organisations say Copenhagen talks 'close to failure' on shipping emissions.
  • Fuel oil markets 'to see competition intensify'
    Glencore's purchase of a controlling stake in Chemoil fits into a wider pattern of consolidation.
  • Crude gains and tightening supply boost price
    No supply issues in Singapore but low stocks affect other Asian ports.
  • Singapore residual fuel, middle distillates climb
    Heavy fuel oil import volumes are expected to spill over into January.
  • Caltex receives double-hull bunker tanker
    Bunkering operations to start next week.
  • Busan prices firm on tight supplies
    Tightness will likely continue into January 2010.
  • Singapore 380 cSt ex-wharf premiums softer in Q1
    Values down by as much as half compared to the current quarter.

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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
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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
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