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January 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts 3rd straight decline
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a third consecutive decline on weaker demand and slower activity before the Chinese New Year holidays.
  • Parents of captured Ukrainian sailors seek help
    The parents of Ukrainian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship carrying a vast horde of weapons have told AFP they want humanitarian groups to help the sailors suffering 'horrible' conditions.
  • Chinese navy deterring pirate attacks
    Chinese naval vessels have so far carried out six escort missions for 16 ships in the pirate-ridden waters off the Somalian coast as up to 8am yesterday, Xinhua news agency quoted a Chinese military spokesman as saying yesterday.
  • Newcastle Port ship queue slumps
  • Jurong Port thriving as multi-purpose gateway to region
  • Greek shipping magnate released by kidnappers
  • Gladstone Port works to cost less
Strait Talk
  • Downturn presents opportunities
    I SUPPOSE it would be impossible to prepare shipping accounts for 102 years and not pick up a thing or two about the cyclical nature of shipping - and how astute owners make money in downturns.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts 3rd straight decline
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a third consecutive decline on weaker demand and slower activity before the Chinese New Year holidays.
  • Parents of captured Ukrainian sailors seek help
    The parents of Ukrainian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship carrying a vast horde of weapons have told AFP they want humanitarian groups to help the sailors suffering 'horrible' conditions.
  • Chinese navy deterring pirate attacks
    Chinese naval vessels have so far carried out six escort missions for 16 ships in the pirate-ridden waters off the Somalian coast as up to 8am yesterday, Xinhua news agency quoted a Chinese military spokesman as saying yesterday.
  • Newcastle Port ship queue slumps
  • Jurong Port thriving as multi-purpose gateway to region
  • Greek shipping magnate released by kidnappers
  • Gladstone Port works to cost less
Strait Talk
  • Downturn presents opportunities
    I SUPPOSE it would be impossible to prepare shipping accounts for 102 years and not pick up a thing or two about the cyclical nature of shipping - and how astute owners make money in downturns.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL drops China-South America plan, revises PIL joint loop instead
  • US Customs says total container traffic falls 4.7pc in 2008
  • US Chamber urges China and Obama to back free trade
  • Freightgate's new Compliance-Trek software geared to 10+2
  • Orient Shipping offers weekly Kelang, Singapore, Chittagong feeder
  • Canadian trade confidence falls as domestic demand slackens
  • Half IATA respondents predict further declines in 2009
  • Huntsville Airport's air cargo drops 24.3pc in November
  • BIFA welcomes decision to build third Heathrow runway

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sahil freight set to raise profile at CTL IMEX
  • GE Shipping ends deal to sell Supramax
  • GL moves into new more spacious office in city
  • Worst over for Asias box trade says JP Morgans analyst
  • SCI to launch direct service ex-JNP to Red Sea ports
  • KoPT locates 2 new sites for cargo handling
  • Major Ports throughput just a shade better
  • Sarma assures KPCHAA of prompt redressal of trade woes
  • PSUs offer to invest Rs. 1.5 lakh cr. in Gujarat
  • Nath hopeful of FDI piercing $30 bn in 2008-09
  • Mandelson reposes faith in FTA with India to overcome crisis
  • PMO to discuss exporters' problems at trade bodies meet today
  • More fiscal measures likely during vote-on-account in February
  • Service providers advised to latch on to lifeline of World Bank Projects

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 19, 2009
  • Leipzig/Halle now third biggest cargo hub
    For the first time in its history, Leipzig/Halle airport, part of Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, handled almost 450,000 t of cargo and thus became the third largest logi...
  • Röhlig invests on the Indian subcontinent
    The Bremen (DE)-based freight forwarding company Röhlig & Co is taking another crucial step to expanding its international network. By acquiring a 50% shareholding in the Indian fr...
  • Liter building class A logistics platform in Rostov-on-Don
    The Moscow-based Russian logistics company Liter is planning to construct the Liter Don class A logistics centre on the M4 arterial road 15 km from Rostov, in the district of Aksay...
  • TNT signs logistics deal with Bristan Group in UK
    The Dutch mail service provider TNT is joining forces with Tamworth, West Midlands (UK)-based Bristan Group to help the bathroom supplier provide a first-class next-day-before-noon...
  • TWIC checks made in Miami
    The coast guard in Miami FL (USA) recently conducted spot checks at 38 facilities to assess compliance with the mandatory Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)...
  • Australia investing in rail freight
    Australia's government said it will spend AUD 1.2 billion (USD 830 million) upgrading the country's rail network to facilitate rising demand for rail freight services. The investme...
  • MOL amending Asia to east coast South America service
    The Tokyo-based Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has amended its Asia-east coast South America Service (CSW). The sailing will make an additional call at W/...
  • Finnlines increasing capacity in German and Russian traffic
    Helsinki (Finland)-headquartered Finnlines, one of the largest European shipping companies, will put a fourth Star class vessel - the "Nordlink" into service on the line between Fi...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • FFAs up in 2008 but tumble in Q4
  • Panagopoulos freed by kidnappers
  • Timber "slick" in Channel
  • Indian newbuildings prompt new GL office
  • Maersk seals Bromstrom deal

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Matson Navigation to cut 60 jobs
  • New Robert Allan ASD tug class
  • Davie Yards client loses credit line
  • Management changes at OSG
  • Kidnappers release Panagopoulos
  • Tighter security for ships from Venezuela

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • MSC Napoli inquiry calls for land-based Sosrep
    REPORT urges creation of new post to co-ordinate shoreside teams responding to a maritime emergency.
  • Local authority to release MSC Napoli findings
  • VLCC spot market faces trouble
    SPOT rates for very large crude carriers are projected to take a severe beating in the coming months.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • 'Contango hangover' feared
    THE VLCC market has been buoyed by floating storage charters, but there could be fallout when the 'contango' oil trade unwinds, warned Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta
  • 'New Panamax' defined
    RESPONDING to shipping queries on maximum vessel size for the future locks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued precise details on dimensions for the next era of Panamax ships
  • Charleston boss bows out
    LONG-TIME Port of Charleston director Bernard Groseclose resigned earlier today, shocking the port staff and the local maritime community
  • OSG's Whitworth resigns
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has announced a flurry of management changes "effective immediately" and confirmed that Jonathan Whitworth, who previously oversaw the company's US-flag interests, has resigned
  • Indian refiner turns to spot
    MANGALORE Refinery and Petrochemicals is set to export diesel via spot tenders as a term deal to supply Iran has not been renewed, reports Reuters today
  • FFA trades downshift
    FORWARD Freight Agreement trading fell sharply in 4Q08 and shifted dramatically towards cleared versus over-the-counter contracts, according to the Baltic Exchange
  • Suez reports box traffic growth
    SUEZ CANAL Container Terminal has reported a 34% growth in 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • South Carolina ports chief steps down
    South Carolina State Ports Authority CEO Bernard Groseclose (left) resigns, replaced by board member John F. Hassell
  • Security upgraded for ships arriving from Venezuela
  • Ship grounds near Baltimore
  • Obama seen as key to new global trade agreement
  • BNSF launches Seattle-Tacoma express box service
  • Cargotec warns on profit
  • Cargo to hit Air France net
  • Renewal slated for BNSF southeast intermodal line
  • Japan ship orders sink
  • Alitalia cargo sale near
  • Hanjin lets Algeciras pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Clandestine Auckland move infuriates Tauranga
  • British Columbia port talks continue
  • MSC Rhone still aground at Lagos
  • Bulcon pulls all services after 'devastating' results
  • APL secures STP-plus status

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Excel nixes supra
    Stamatis Molaris-led bulker owner cancels deal to buy the Medi Cebu with $7.25m payment and company shares.
  • VLCCs lift Euronav
    Fourth quarter flips to a profit as Belgian tanker owner closes books on record year.
  • OSG shuffles posts
    Among the changes, OSG America chief executive steps down as CFO Myles Itkin takes his place.
  • Ro-ro chopped
    Spain's Acciona Trasmediterranea cancels one of three ro-ros on order at Navantia shipyard.
  • BC scores loan
    Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries signs up for $85.4m loan with German export bank KfW Bankengruppe.
  • CSL ship freed
    Canadian owned panamax is re-floated in the Chesapeake Bay after cargo of iron ore removed.
  • Panagopoulos free
    Greek shipping stalwart reportedly released after a week in captivity. No word on ransom payment.
  • Rio cuts again
    Over 1,000 more jobs to go at mining giant Rio Tinto which is selling a Chinese joint venture and closing smelters.
  • Maersk bags 96%
    Danish shipping giant emerges from offer for products tanker player Brostrom with all but 3.8% of the company.
  • Rates 'to stay low'
    Weak boxship rates "likely to continue" and dry-bulk market "to remain depressed", Alvin Cheng-led PST warns.
  • Tanker caution
    US investment bank Dahlman Rose cuts NAT and Teekay stock from Buy to Hold as long-term spot market looks weaker.
  • Banks pulled out
    C&Heavy Industries has lost the support of the Korean Federation of Banks as it completes first round of emergency review.
  • Trio seized
    Indonesian patrols detain two tankers and a cargoship lacking proper documents, crew certificates.
  • Lindo at risk?
    Report claims AP Moller-Maersk considering closure or change of strategy at loss-making Danish shipyard.
  • Protector for NEMI
    Norwegian insurance group set to buy marine underwriter after rejection by US suitor.
  • Loan chopped
    Norwegian bank DnB NOR has withdrawn a $200m loan from Cecon amid accusations of a breach of covenants.
  • Timber threat
    MCA keeping close eye on 'wood slick' from Fesco ship which could litter UK shore tomorrow.
  • Futures brighter
    Baltic Exchange figures show FFA volumes grew up to 15% in 2008, but final quarter sees decline.
  • BC chops
    Canadian ferry owner culling 25 jobs from management ranks as passenger numbers fall.
  • Port plea
    DFDS Lisco asks Lithuania's Klaipeda to cut port fees as it seeks to slash costs.
  • Swire gets heavy
    UK group launches heavy-lift cargo run between US and Middle East with two multipurposes.
  • Hanwha to quit?
    Analysts expecting Korean group to give up fight to buy Daewoo Shipbuilding due to credit crunch.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Report: Idle boxships near 750,000 TEUs
  • Korean ship to join Somalia anti-piracy force
  • BIMCO piracy seminar focus: be prepared
  • Groups call for more big trucks in Europe
  • Partnership buys Smokey Point Distributing
  • "Risk-based" Hawaiian produce rules
  • AAFA offers product safety seminars
  • Encompass adds CFO
  • Groseclose resigns as S.C. ports chief
  • FMC argues place in SoCal ports truck case
  • Oakland solicits bids for old army base

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Greek magnate freed
    One of Greece's most successful shipowners since the days of Onassis, Pericles Panagopoulos, have been freed by his kidnappers, Reuters reports. Pericles Panagopoulos was kidnapped on January 12, outside his house in Kavouri near Athens by three armed men. No ...
  • MISC halves order in Korea
    The world's largest LNG-carrier, Malaysian MISC, has cut its order of eight 45,000 DWT chemical tankers from Korean SLS shipbuildning down to four vessels. The cost for the eight tankers was reported at USD 430 million in 2007 when ...
  • Another StandardFlex unit to Lithuania
    The Danish naval patrol vessel Lommen will be handed over to the Lithuanian navy as the third of the Flyvefisken-class vessels. Lommen has been laid up for several years at the Naval base in Kors'r and will sail to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Fuel rebates as prices soften
    Canadian ferry company predicts no further fuel surcharges for 2009.
  • Scarcity of low-sulphur fuel predicted
    Ships could be forced to bunker elsewhere, says study.
  • European bunker market dips
    Piraeus and Gibraltar sees double digit falls
  • ENOC returning to Fujairah bunker market
    Sources say deliveries ready to start 'soon'.
  • More ships likely to be 'parked'
    Operator profits 'unlikely to fall' further, in part because of cheaper bunkers.
  • Russian rail giant in deal with Transbunker
    Vanino refinery will be sent 35,000 mt of oil this month.
  • Singapore/Hong Kong bunker prices plunge
    Bunkers dragged down by cargo values, traders say.
  • Chimbusco inks contract with Tianjin Port
    New joint venture gives Chimbusco larger marketing network in China.
  • Oil prices could rebound later this year
    Goldman Sachs analyst predicts crude oil at $65 a barrel oil in the fourth quarter.
  • Fujairah imposes maximum stay at offshore anchorage
    Vessels exceeding allowed time period will be charged in effort to reduce congestion.
  • Japan's bonded sales slip in November
    Sales fell year-on-year due to the economic slowdown.
  • Barge to be suspended in Taiwanese port
    Bunker deliveries via barge suspended for first half of February.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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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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