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August 20, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange gets nod for FFA screen
    A majority of sea freight market users support the Baltic Exchange's move to set up a central trading screen for forward freight agreements (FFAs), a survey canvassed among industry players found.
  • Tanker burns after collision off M'sia
    A tanker with 58,000 tonnes of naphtha that was involved in a collision with a cargo ship in the Strait of Malacca was still on fire yesterday afternoon, although the risk of a spill was small, Malaysian officials said.
  • Qatar Shipping to buy companies, ships in 2009-10
    Qatar Shipping Co (Qship), which is merging with Qatar Navigation, plans to take advantage of falling prices in the maritime sector to buy ships and companies over the next 18 months.
  • Ships stranded on Chinese river to be dispersed
  • M'sian sub makes India port call
  • Work on Panama Canal expansion begins

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes rates, levies re-positioning and peak season charges
  • APL to start new transpacific service, the TP5
  • UASC reshuffles Asia Europe with rate hikes, surcharges
  • Shenzhen's CCT attracts CSAV's Indus weekly service
  • Shenzhen relief supplies sent via YICT to aid Taiwan typhoon victims
  • Asia-to-Hamburg boxes fall 25pc, but India-Hamburg only down 5pc
  • Jilin province sees half-year trade value down 27pc
  • Maersk breaks US free-of-charge tradition, levies US$11 a day per truck chassis
  • Prince Rupert customs innovation speeds up container checks
  • Mystery clouds Arctic Sea recovery off West Africa
  • New Zealand's Timaru port faces job losses new boxes found
  • Cargotec re-names business areas after merging Hiab and Kalmar
  • Qantas full year profit down 87pc to US$148 million
  • Towne Air Freight acquires Texas Land and Air truckers
  • World Routes 2009 conference in Beijing September 13-15

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 18, 2009
  • New study hits global air cargo security
    There are serious security shortcomings in international air cargo transportation and the controls around it, according to a new report from the International Transfer Center for L...
  • A counter-piracy and ship security conference in Dubai, 6-9 December
    A brand new conference designed to offer strategies and solutions for ship owners and operators, coast guards, navies and governments to tackle the worrying rise in maritime piracy...
  • Iata remains pessimistic
    Freight rates were likely to be under further downward pressure in June as excess capacity in almost all international markets grew last month. The freight load factor was down by&...
  • Panalpina lands Thomson Mexico contract
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarding and logistics service provider Panalpina has been selected to be the official logistics provider in Mexico for Thomson Premises Connec...
  • Gefco phases in new location in Hamburg
    Germany's national subsidiary of the French logistics service provider Gefco phased in a new branch office in Hamburg-Harburg in mid-August. Gefco gave up its previous location in ...
  • Agility Fairs & Events wins first ISO certification for visual and fine arts industry in Singapore
    Agility Fairs & Events is the first logistics company in Singapore and Asia to be ISO-certified specifically for the visual and fine arts business. The certification recognizes Agi...
  • Study predicts 3% growth for German freight traffic in 2010
    Intraplan Consult has presented a sliding forecast for the medium term development of German freight and passenger traffic. Freight movements in the year 2009 a...
  • Shipping Australia releases historic breakbulk shipping study
    Shipping Australia Ltd has published a detailed study of Australia's breakbulk shipping sector. The paper highlights the industry's important contribution to th...
  • Middlesbrough retailer moves to Teesport
    In the UK, a partnership between two of the Tees Valley's most recognisable names has exceeded all expectations this year after switching operations from the south of England....

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Nine missing in tanker blaze
  • Liberian Registry's anti-piracy training
  • Small spill as old tug sinks in SF bay
  • Fire on Maltese-flag cruiseship

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Liberia launches computer-based antipiracy training
  • USMMA names Fell Commandant of Midshipmen
  • More details of Arctic Sea case emerge

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Commerce Secretary to announce ARRA funding for maritime projects
  • Corps closing Ballard locks for salmon structure inspection
  • Coast Guard cutter recovers sonobuoy while on Arctic duty
  • Panama Canal Authority puts expansion plans in motion
  • General Dynamics NASSCO launches new Navy supply ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Salvors battle product tanker blaze
    UPDATE: NINE seafarers still missing as salvors battled a blaze on a Formasa Plastics product tanker. FIRST pictures from blaze.
  • Q-Ship in expansive mood
    QATAR Shipping is planning to take advantage of falling asset prices and distressed vessel sales to expand its fleet over the next 18 months.
  • FreeSeas eyes more handysizes at discount prices
    FREESEAS hails purchase of the Free Neptune as a pivotal moment and eyes further possible acquisitions.
  • Anchor clue to Full City casualty
    VESSEL's anchor had broken into three parts after being deployed, investigators say.
  • Lloyds Fonds asks for repayments to be returned
    KG financier demands investors money without which two one-ship firms will have to file for bankruptcy.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Catching up with rustbuckets
    SCRAPPING numbers for box ships this year are 10 times the historical average, the Paris-based consultancy Alphaliner told Fairplay today
  • Georgia said to sentence captain
    GEORGIA reportedly today sentenced the captain of a detained Turkish tanker that was seized en route to the breakaway republic of Abkhazia
  • CSAV renegotiates orderbook
    THE BOARD of Chilean liner CSAV has approved its newbuilding programme's restructuring
  • Warsaw lures EU port windfall
    POLAND expects to spend $1.24Bn on modernising ports before 2013, largely as a result of EU aid, a report said today
  • StatoilHydro shuts LNG plant
    NORWAY'S StatoilHydro has shut down its key LNG plant for three months, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Serb tycoon sniffs Croatian yards
    SERBIA'S richest man Philip Zepter today declared an interest in buying three of Croatia's shipyards, local media reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Chicago Trims Freight Rail Plan
  • Penske to Sell Used Trucks on eBay
  • Airlines Sign Synthetic Fuels Pact
  • USPS, FedEx Renew Global Express Guaranteed
  • Coal Leads Plunge in Great Lakes Volume
  • Qantas Freight Revenue Falls 20 Percent
  • LaHood Touts Jobs from Transport Stimulus
  • Intermodal Takes Share from Trucking
  • Australia Sues Emirates for Price Fixing
  • CMA CGM Boosts Asia-Europe-Mediterranean Rates
  • Container Ship Orders Hit Four-Year Low
  • Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Climbs Another 5.5 Percent
  • Maersk Expected to Post First Half Loss
  • Lufthansa to Launch Frankfurt-Seattle Freighter
  • Ag Exporters Praise Seattle's Clean-Truck Plan

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Veracruz plans to triple cargo-handling capacity
  • Jury out on Maersk chassis pool success
  • IMF: 'The recovery has started'
  • PANYNJ requests review of harbour trucking oversight
  • CMA CGM ask for more from India/PAK - Europe shippers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • No need to rush
    Carsten Mortensen says Norden has passed on distressed assets as it is in no hurry to dig into its $800m cash pile.
  • Dof two renewed
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner's Brazilian outfit, Norskan, bags charter renewals with Petrobras for AHTS pair.
  • Looking abroad
    Ten domestic yards and nine from abroad are invited to bid for contracts for eight LPG carriers for Sergio Machado-led Transpetro.
  • Metrostar sells
    Greek owner sheds yet more suezmax tonnage with sale of two tankers to Libya's GNMTC.
  • Ship 'was lost'
    As Arctic Sea mystery deepens, Finland says investigators had no idea where ship was "for a while".
  • Four-year fix
    Norden scoops handymax COA to carry salt from Chile to US east coast.
  • KPMI cut
    Keppel's Philippines shipyard operation suffers profit drop as work dries up in Cebu.
  • Downsizing
    Chile's CSAV delays boxship order at Samsung, adding fifth vessel but cutting capacity considerably.
  • Tanked up
    Malaysia's MISC teams with Vitol to build and run new tank terminal in Johor.
  • CMES slashed
    Profit and turnover plunges at Chinese tanker and bulker owner in first half.
  • SBM stronger
    Amsterdam listed FPSO owner books 12% rise in first half profit.
  • Malacca mayhem
    Formosa Plastic LR1 in collision with bulker in vital Asian waterway: nine crew still missing.
  • Norden falls short
    Carsten Mortensen-led owner's second quarter operating profit lands just shy of estimates as tanker unit bleeds red ink.
  • Scrap resistant
    CSCL leads the boxship lay-up league having held on to all its owned ships during the downturn.
  • Dof guns two
    Steve Brown's Dof Subsea kills off two more Tebma newbuildings.
  • Reliance to sell?
    Indian group looking for partner in huge Rewas port project by selling stake.
  • Losses widen
    FPSO player Aker Floating Production hit by shutdown of only working unit in first six months.
  • Cruiseship blaze
    Panicking passengers jump into the water in Stockholm after Pullmantur vessel suffers fire.
  • Wreck identified
    New Zealand Navy positively identifies Princess Ashika off Tonga with 93 bodies thought inside.
  • Tanker targeted
    Singapore-registered product carrier anchored near lay-up area off Johor is attacked by trio of robbers.
  • FreeSeas falters
    Second quarter profits at Ion Varouxakis-led bulker owner largely evaporate due to costs and low rates.
  • Q-Ship poised
    Qatar owner may be about to capitalise on low ship prices with buying spree.
  • Thoresen coal play
    Thai shipowner takes stake in Philippines coal company with view to boosting cargo volumes.
  • Global turns red
    Malaysian shipowner sees profits deteriorate in the second quarter due to lower revenues and higher costs.
  • Marad's millions
    US maritime administration awards $98m to 70 shipyards as part of stimulus package.
  • NOL still weak
    Singapore liner operator reports another trading period of substantial declines in revenues per feu.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • China Shipping the most active idler of ships
  • MarAd issues stimulus grants for shipyards
  • Teamsters will revote on concessions at YRCW unit
  • WTO finds against U.S. in "zeroing" case
  • N.C., Texas shippers fined for U.S. export violations
  • Kitchen racks from China hurt U.S. makers
  • Ag shippers lobby Seattle on port trucks
  • Charleston container volumes down for 3rd year
  • Gulfport receives $3.1 million to repair Katrina damage

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Russian dock workers win in European Court of Human Rights
    The European Court of Human Rights has decided that the Russian state must pay EUR 2,500 per person to 32 dock workers in Kaliningrad. The case came before the court
  • Three Danish corvettes decommissioned
    The Danish Navy has decommissioned the three Niels Juel-class corvettes after almost 30 years of service. The three units are the Niels Juel, built in 1979, the Olfert Fischer
  • Denmark and Kenya in piracy agreement
    The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a bilateral agreement with Kenya. The East African country will prosecute captured pirates of Somali origin according to international standard of law
  • NATO assists African states in combating piracy
    NATO has launched a new anti-piracy strategy off the Horn of Africa, called Operation Ocean Shield, which applies a 'more comprehensive approach' to anti-piracy efforts. "While at-sea

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Bunker prices mixed in North Europe
    Congestion in Rotterdam.
  • Oil storage terminal for southern Malaysia
    Vitol and MISC form joint venture. Space will be set aside for fuel oil.
  • Lukoil to expand low-sulphur fuel supply next year
    LSFO should be available at ports in Bulgaria following major refinery turnaround.
  • Strong fuel oil price rally expected to continue
    The $70 pivot in WTI crude proving too much of a magnet for the bears.
  • Crude stronger after bullish US oil data
    Government data show unexpectedly large draw in US oil inventories.
  • Fuel oil cargoes could be diverted to Middle East
    Strong regional demand could pull arbitrage volumes away from Asian markets.
  • IMO plans expansion of sulphur monitoring programme
    Wants all marine fuel grades to be included, not just residual fuel oil.
  • Shipping is 'easy target' for prosecution
    Consultant says 'no downside' to sending foreign seafarers to jail.
  • Asian bunker prices up following crude gains
    Bunker prices rise after the highest one-day crude oil gain in August.
  • Brisbane bunker barge to resume service
    Supplier says bunker supplies are 'not affected' by barge maintenance.
  • Tanker on fire after colliding with bulk carrier
    Malaysian authorities respond to rescue missing crew and contain a possible oil spill.
  • Sinopec completes Addax acquisition
    Deal is Sinopec's 'largest' foreign oil acquisition.
  • Hong Kong July box volumes up 7.7%
    Year-on-year volumes, however, fell 14.5%.
  • PetroChina increases stake in SPC
    It has received acceptance of a majority of the remaining shares in SPC.
  • Four more newbuilds for bunker supplier
    Company source confirms that order is for chemical tankers.
  • PetroChina and ExxonMobil sign $41 billion deal
    PetroChina set to be largest buyer of LNG from Australia's Gorgon gas fields.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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