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December 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carnival reports 48% profit fall for Q4
    Carnival Corp & plc, the world's largest cruise ship operator, reported a 48 per cent drop in quarterly profit last Friday because of lower ticket prices, and shares fell 3 per cent as it forecast profit for the current quarter below Wall Street estimates.
  • Baltic Dry Index declines for a 10th consecutive day
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, fell for a 10th consecutive day, the longest losing streak since September, because of a lack of cargoes.

Sched Netweb site
  • Saade becomes chairman, no longer chief executive at CMA CGM
  • Chiwan, Shekou terminals linked to CKS, Sinoway barges
  • OOCL to open three-loop China-northwest Europe service
  • CSAV Norasia's IMEX service to add larger vessels
  • Zhuhai container terminal welcomes Hong Kong Shippers' Council visit
  • Guangdong expressway investment surpasses year's goal
  • Teesport's loss of steel mill will cut revenue 20pc
  • Jafza, Dubai Chamber lead trade mission to Brazil
  • Port of Houston ups budget while expecting tough year
  • Singapore's Tiger Air reduces its US$$178 million IPO hopes
  • China Southern starts Shanghai-Frankfurt run, restarts Chicago
  • Jade signs onto plan to make Chengdu major air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Financial partners reaffirm faith in CMA CGM with infusion of $ 500-m credit line
  • Exim Transtrade (India) Pvt. Ltd celebrates 15 years of accomplishments
  • A. P. Moller-Maersk Group to sell Norfolkline to DFDS, acquires 28.8 pc stake
  • UN Global Compact Office recognition for NYK again
  • Cyberfreight Systems integrates with INTTRA-Link solution
  • 42 Coast Guard stations for close vigil
  • m.v. Hansa Liberty calls at GTI on maiden voyage under FIX service
  • Garlic exports rise 4-fold on China factor
  • India may get 5 m tonnes of LNG from Qatar
  • Yokohama beckons Indian businessmen
  • IFC to invest Rs 25 cr. in GDL's cold chain wing, SFFL
  • Rush raw sugar from ports to mills, Centre urges state govts
  • SAIL seeks strong dumping duty set-up
  • Exim Bank provides LoC to Djibouti
  • Centre allays fears over proposed Marine Fisheries Act
  • Struggling export sectors may get fresh sops next month
  • 598 Central govt projects delayed: Cost Rs 54K cr. more!
  • New global trade & commercial rules to come into force from July 2010

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • BLG doubles number of cars it handles for Mitsubishi
    Mitsubishi Europe recently contracted BLG Autotransporte, BLG's vehicle transportation division, to distribute all vehicles from its Dutch production plant in Born to German dealer...
  • Norma extends contract with DSV
    Norma, a leading German manufacturer of plastic or metal connecting and fastening parts, has extended its collaboration in Germany with the Danish freight forwarding and logistics ...
  • Fiege wins Media-Saturn Holding distribution contract
    The German logistics service provider Fiege has assumed the task of distributing electrical and electronic articles for the Media-Saturn Holding, assuming e-commerce logistics hand...
  • Logwin starts operations in Switzerland for BMW
    The logistics services provider Logwin now also operates in Switzerland, having started services for the car manufacturer BMW. Logwin has been running BMW's dealer metro distributi...
  • MAN acquires majority stake in Euro-Leasing
    The Munich-based German lorry manufacturer MAN has acquired a majority stake in truck rental operator Euro-Leasing. MAN's stake has risen from 25.1% to 50.1% in the wake of a capit...
  • DB Schenker Romtrans sets up network in Romania
    DB Schenker Romtrans has set up an LTL network in Romania based on European industrial standards. Shipments are now handled through a new central hub in Brasov. The project got off...
  • SBB Cargo rejected by DB and SNCF
    The Swiss state-owned railway company SBB's plans to strengthen its freight division SBB Cargo by selling a stake to a European competitor have come off the rails. Negotiations wit...
  • Cargologic Freight Services and Cargologic to merge
    Cargologic Freight Services (CFS) and Cargologic are set to merge on 1 January 2010, with the aim of simplifying and concentrating services and improving efficiency. CFS, founded t...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2009
  • 41 dead as Panamanian-flag livestock carrier capsizes
  • CMA CGM secures US$500m credit
  • DFDS buys Norfolkline
  • Carnival's weaker year

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • USCG orders three more Sentinel class cutters at Bollinger
  • No more perks for Horizon Lines executive officers
  • New MMS office will support Atlantic offshore wind development
  • Donjon takes over Port Erie shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Pasha Group works deal for Port of Grays Harbor to move Cryslers
  • Port of Port Angeles calling for proposals
  • Tacoma charter boat captain to receive Coast Guard honor
  • MOL consolidation unit wins Belk freight forwarding
  • US rail freight traffic drops during holiday week

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Credit line for CMA CGM as board restructured
    Deal reached with banks as shake-up includes appointment of new chief executive.
  • No debt deal for CMA CGM as talks with banks continue
  • Nordic Tanker's Kjaerulff forced out
    Klaus Kjaerulff steps down as chairman as shareholders agree merger proposal with Clipper Tankers.
  • Carnival predicts flat year as profits halved
    Carnival projecting flat profit trends for fiscal 2010.
  • Maersk goes for brand unification
    Group to unify brands of some of its business divisions.
  • Dutch free suspected Somali pirates
    Move comes as Seychelles and Kenya refuse to prosecute detainees.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Banks throw CMA CGM lifeline
    BANKS have agreed to provide CMA CGM with a credit line of $500M, a move that the French Line said today said was the first step in its debt restructuring
  • Statoil fined over $4.2M spill
    NORWAY'S Statoil was today fined 25M Norwegian kroner ($4.2M) for an oil leak on one of its platforms in the North Sea
  • Somali pirates free Greek ship
    SOMALI pirates have released a Greek cargo ship and its 21 crew after 43 days of captivity, according to the owner
  • Carnival tops forecast
    CARNIVAL Corp posted better results than expected today, citing stronger onboard spending and lower operating costs
  • Many missing in Med sinking
    RESCUERS are today searching for survivors from a cargo ship that sank off Lebanon with 83 passengers and crew aboard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • GE Sells 100 Locomotives in South Africa
  • APL to Launch Clean Air Plan in Oakland
  • OOCL to Launch New Asia-Europe Service
  • Short Line Paper Loads Hit Six-Month High
  • Russian Ocean Carrier Fesco Gets Bank Loan
  • Rails Pick Up More Scrap
  • DB Schenker Boosts Contract Logistics Investment
  • DOT's Stimulus Payouts Near $7.2 billion
  • OOCL Joins 'Emergency Revenue' Move
  • Pirates Release Greek Bulk Ship
  • CMA CGM Gets $500 Million Credit Line
  • Hutchison Wins Sydney Port Contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • 2009: an annus horribilis for ocean carriers
    The noughties started with fears about the Millennium Bug and finished with climate change concerns. Notwithstanding the devastation of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center atrocity momentarily denting globalisation; for ocean carriers, the decade was largely composed of annus mirabilis [wonderful years] - but there was a poisonous sting in the tail of its final year.
  • Damco wants more reefer traffic
  • Obama arrives to save COP15
  • APM T Apapa working to resolve issues
  • Messina sticks with ro-ros
  • MCS singled out by large US department store chain

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Dane bags COAs
    Norden signs 15-year contract with mystery European and 11-year deal with Filipino as handy fleet fixed.
  • Carnival drops
    Waning sales hit cruise giant's profit but CEO Micky Arison says it weathered storm "exceptionally well".
  • Deceit or spin?
    Or broking? Former Clarkson's broker Nick Wood puts up spirited defence of Sovcomflot newbuilding commission negotiations.
  • Bulker freed
    Tug refloats grounded German cargoship laden with fertiliser at Gwadar, Pakistan.
  • It's quotes time
    Justice Smith turns up the heat and Tagir Izmaylov gets hot under the collar in Sovcomflot's trial this week.
  • Vice dismissed
    Legless rig owner gets vice ruling overturned in battle over a heavy lift voyage that went wrong.
  • Busy year at sea
    USCG releases 2009's top 11 videos of operations with pirates, drug smugglers and pets all making the cut.
  • Hope fades for 41
    Four bodies found but dozens still missing as frantic search for livestock carrier survivors continues off Lebanon.
  • New5 in numb3rs
    Yuri Nikitin's 'loans' to friends are revealed while Hapag-Lloyd stretches for a $1bn loss.
  • Saade ousted
    Founder of CMA CGM to become president, with Philippe Soulie taking over his CEO role, as group clinches $500m loan.
  • Sinking kills two
    Togolese-flagged cargoship goes down after hitting breakwater in Algeria, six more crew missing.
  • Vessel refloated
    Cargoship Allegretto suffers hull breach and water ingress in grounding off Sweden.
  • Superfast sale
    Greece's Attica takes EUR 3.5m loss from offloading 700-passenger ro-pax to Brittany Ferries.
  • Cargoship grounds
    Ukrainian-controlled Lady Juliet ploughs into breakwater at Canakkale, Turkey.
  • K Line in Rio fix
    Japanese shipping giant has tied up two capesize bulker newbuildings on charter to Rio Tinto.
  • Daewoo double
    Korean shipyard clinches two separate orders for drillships and a semi-submersible rig.
  • Master held
    Polish captain arrested in Scotland after grounding of cargoship Fingal on rocks.
  • Danny F II sinks
    Livestock carrier capsizes off Lebanon; only 19 of 83 people reportedly on board have been rescued.
  • Two die in sinking
    Another two crew missing after Turkish general cargoship capsizes in Black Sea storm.
  • Malaysians split
    MISC and and compatriot container terminal operator Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) terminate joint venture.
  • Humbolt fixed
    UK's All Leisure Group finds first charter work for cruiseship Alexander von Humboldt.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • CMA CGM announces financial restructuring
  • TOTE appoints Parrott president
  • Rail reform bill passes Senate Committee
  • YRCW gives more time for rescue plan
  • Three more ports join Megaports Initiative
  • Donjon starts shipbuilding, repair on Lake Erie
  • Truckers protest clear air regulations

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Cargo vessel sank off Lebanon - 50 persons missing
    The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Danny F II carrying 83 passengers and crew members sank off Lebanon in heavy weather yesterday afternoon, international media reports. At least 25 survivors from
  • EU backs on sulphur-rule
    The EU Commission will recommend the EU member states to show "flexibility" in their implementation of the upcoming obligation for ships at berth and anchor at EU ports to use
  • Superfast V sold
    The Greek shipowner Attica Holdings S.A. has announced that it has sold the ropax-ferry Superfast V to the French company Bretagne Angleterre Irlande S.A. (Brittany Ferries) for EUR 81
  • Experts give advice on offshore in Barents Sea
    The Barents 2020 cooperation project has now been concluded. The project, involving some 100 Norwegian and Russian experts, is on safeguarding petroleum activities in the Barents Sea. At a conference

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • North/south divide for bunker prices
    Americas markets seeing prices going in both directions.
  • Carnival sees fuel prices fall 15 percent
    Fourth quarter earnings report forecasts increased fuel costs.
  • Market analysis: Singapore versus Fujairah bunker prices
    Variable price relationship hinges on supply costs.
  • Richard Branson calls for shipping and aviation targets
    Virgin boss explains the problem of introducing a bunker tax.
  • Steep price falls in Gibraltar and Piraeus
    Some suppliers in Rotterdam fully booked until December 25.
  • Bunker prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Goood demand in Fujairah.
  • US officials discuss bunker tax
    Reports from Copenhagen say US sees levy as revenue stream for climate change fund.
  • 'Bunker arrest' in the US
    Shipowner pursing $1 million claim.
  • Singapore bunker prices dip
    Other key Asian ports see prices rise.
  • Guidance note on bunker spill liabilities
    UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency reminds shipowners of need for insurance against bunker spills.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall
    ARA stocks down almost 5% week-on-week.
  • Maritec surveyor 'not involved' in Faber corruption case
  • China's bonded bunker stocks may rise in 2010
    Much of the imported Venezuela fuel oil to flow into the bonded bunker market.
  • Chimbusco eyes ExxonMobil storage in Hong Kong
    Seeks to expand operational presence outside of China.

›››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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