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September 22, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise companies sue over Alaska passenger tax
    An industry group representing Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and four other cruise ship companies sued to overturn a US$46 a passenger tax passed by Alaska voters.
  • Global outlook uncertain, says Qantas
    Australian flag-carrier Qantas said yesterday it was yet to see any improvement in business conditions and could not predict the timing of a recovery in the global aviation market.
  • STX Pan Ocean eyes huge deal with Vale
    STX Pan Ocean Co, South Korea's biggest commodity shipping line, rose to a one-month high in Seoul trading after saying it was in talks with Vale SA on a deal that may be its largest ever contract.
  • Air Canada, US deal on NHL, NBA
  • No secret cargo found on Arctic Sea: Russia

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin and Hyundai to cooperate in transpacific trade
  • Global Shippers Forum sees no harm in EU's conference ban
  • China's first seven months postal-express revenue up 12.5pc
  • Sichuan starts building most convenient expressway to PRD
  • ILA contract extension rebuff 'disappoints' NY-NJ employers
  • US official urges carriers to contribute to pirate prosecutions
  • Sino-European Freight Forwarders Conference to be held in October
  • TNT adds 747 to Hong Kong in bid to lead Asia-Europe air cargo trade
  • FedEx to increase rates 5.9pc in January in face of declines
  • FedEx quarterly profit falls 53pc in June-August
  • Airbus remains bullish with 20-year forecast

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Conquest 2009 effectively establishes industrious Ludhiana on logistics map
  • US freight index rises in July
  • Pipavav Shipyard IPO oversubscribed 8.24 times
  • CMA CGM to hike rates on India/Pakistan & Europe route
  • Capt. Mohan-led panel to study iron ore ships' working
  • Austral Asia Line starts new Far East-India service
  • CMA CGM & Maersk Line upgrade service between East Coast of South & C. America & Caribbean
  • Philadelphia added to MSC's West Coast of South America loop
  • CMA CGM announces rate restoration on Asia-Europe & Asia-Med trades
  • WTSA applies 2008 formula to hike bunker charges from Oct. 1
  • Horizon Lines adds Tampa to Gulf
  • Maersk Line offers Florida-C. America link
  • MOL to hike north Europe, Med-West Africa rate
  • Luka Koper CT grows to a mature 30!
  • "K" Line's latest VLOC to ply on Brazil-Italy route
  • Zim to revise Asia-Europe rates
  • AADA & NANZDA hike rates from China to Down Under
  • PIL takes 1,802-TEUer from Dalian yard
  • ICTSI names senior V-P for Europe, MidEast & Africa
  • Hanjin splits into holding & operating companies
  • OOCL hikes China-Australia rates
  • Shipping will face emission control soon: DNV
  • Basmati exported at $1,200/tonne
  • Cashew exports picking up
  • Reviving global coffee demand cheers exporters
  • Lighterage operations off Haldia Dock likely as Hooghly draught ebbs alarmingly
  • MoS to sign 20-25 PPP pacts this year to develop port infrastructure-Sarma
  • Ennore becomes 1st Major Port to hand over dividend cheque to govt
  • Airlines may fly into $ 11-bn losses in 2009-IATA
  • CONCOR's Vizag CFS set to achieve Rs 25-cr. turnover in 2009-10
  • Higher advance tax payment in Q2
  • Khullar to take up exporters' grievances in right earnest
  • New WPI likely by Dec.
  • CMIE ups GDP growth to 5.9 pc for FY10
  • Mongolian President seeks Indian investment
  • Nagpur becomes focus of UK trade & investment mission
  • Three-day coffee festival in October

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
  • FedEx: profit halved in Q1/2009/10
    The US-based parcel service provider FedEx, like its competitor UPS, has announced that it is to increase its prices following another massive decline in profit. FedEx, which is he...
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics strengthens management team in Europe
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has made a series of new appointments to strengthen its management team in Europe and further develop its q...
  • Garbe investing EUR 15 million in port of Duisburg
    The German logistics real estate developer Garbe Logistic AG is to build a new logistics centre for Reiner Bohnen, a freight forwarder, and Danone Waters at the logport grounds in ...
  • C.H. Robinson buys Rosemont Farms and Quality Logistics
    Third-party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has acquired two companies: Rosemont Farms Corp. Inc, a produce marketing company; and Quality Logistics LLC, a non-a...
  • France: go-ahead for EUR 7 billion 8-point transport plan
    The French council of ministers has decided to approve a new national plan for freight transport. It is an eight-point scheme which is intended to raise the volume of freight haule...
  • Grimaldi optimises West African services
    The Naples (Italy)-based shipping company Grimaldi has added a fifth ship for ro-ro cargo to its Southern Express service between northern Europe and West Africa. On 10 September,&...
  • Evergreen Line raising rates in October
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is implementing rate increases in the North America-Asia/ Australia/ Middle East westbound trades, and the Far East and Indian Sub-Con...
  • Port of Zeebrugge delighted with Transfennica's growth
    Transfennica, a European shipping company offering motorway of the sea services, recently commenced a fifth weekly sailing between Zeebrugge (BE) and Bilbao (Spain). The ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Probo Koala settlement
  • Pirate attacks foiled
  • Intertanko calls for consistency
  • Box trades show signs of recovery at Marseilles Fos

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Sperry wins Brazil OSV order
  • Navsea shopping for hydrographic vessel for Oman
  • Portland commissions fireboat

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Senator Patty Murray participates in Port of Tacoma road-raising event
  • Bike left on ferry HYAK brings about $33,000 search
  • Artwork by local children on display in Bellingham
  • Millions in NOAA salmon funds headed to Pacific Northwest projects
  • Tsakos inks new charter for tanker ASAHI PRINCESS

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Cyprus urges action over incompetent seafarers
    EUROPE's port state control regime alerted after masters and officers found not fit to perform their duties.
  • OECD calls for greater liberalisation of Europe ports
    ORGANISATION criticises Brussels' failed attempts to open up some ports to greater competition.
  • Marco Polo programme oversubscribed
    NUMBER of proposals submitted in 2009 up by more than 50%, says EU transport chief Antonio Tajani.
  • US Customs withdraws Jones Act reinterpretation
    AGENCY decides to review proposed change after receiving 141 public comments.
  • New York and New Jersey tackles Bayonne challenge
    PORT authority has reiterated its desire to address the challenge posed by the Bayonne Bridge.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Cruising battles Alaska tax
    THE CRUISE industry has filed suit against Alaska's government, seeking to overturn the state's tax of $46 per passenger
  • Malta favoured bidder named
    MALTA has named a preferred bidder for the ship repair facilities at Malta Shipyards (MSL) Cospicua
  • Bulker blast kills seafarer
    A MARINER died today from injuries caused by an explosion in a bulker's engine room off Spain
  • Ship Finance's loss, Eidsiva's gain
    SHIP FINANCE International confirmed to Fairplay today that boss Lars Solbakken has left the company to join a Norwegian shipping company
  • Vietnam tightens Danish ties
    VIETNAM wants investment from Denmark to build seaports, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Vale buys Corumb' facility
    BRAZIL's mining and logistics giant Vale has acquired the iron ore mining and logistics operations of Corumb' from Rio Tinto
  • Seizing the op(port)unity
    BE PREPARED for the recession's retreat, Nereo Marcucci has advised Italy's ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Customs to Hold Trade Symposium
  • DOT Launches Program for Women in Science, Technology
  • Logical Properties Changes Name to 3CE Technologies
  • Diesel Drops 1.2 Cents to $2.622 per Gallon
  • Chamber's Donohue Calls for Short Highway Bill Extension
  • Global Crude Steel Production Slowly Increasing
  • CEVA to Handle Freight Logistics for Baker Hughes
  • Purolator Expands Service to Canada
  • OOCL Hikes China-Australia Rates
  • DOT Awards $100 Million for Green Transit Projects
  • TSA Lists Rapsican for Air Cargo Inspection
  • Video: Bayonne Bridge Too Low, Corps Study Says
  • OECD Pushes Reform of EU Port Services, Trade
  • Maersk Hires CFO from Outside
  • Jade Weser Opens Tenders for Port Services
  • CN Improves Chicago Short Line Traffic, Service
  • Oberstar Seeking Three-Month Highway Extension
  • Wal-Mart Packaging Push Saved $3.5 Million
  • Steel Exports Edge Upward in July
  • Leading Economic Index Rises 0.6 Percent
  • Marseilles-Fos Box Volumes Climbed This Year
  • Evergreen Seeks U.S.-Europe Rate Increases
  • Hanjin, Hyundai to Share Slots
  • Multinational Investment Plunged in 2008
  • Rail Employment Slips in August

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Freightliner's new PowerHaul locos arriving soon
  • PANYNJ Bayonne Bridge an obstacle, says study
  • South Korean liners get cosy
  • Shenzhen's terminal on target to scoop firework exports
  • Dubai World promotes from within

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Seacor eyes funds
    Offshore vessel and tanker owner files papers to offer $250m in senior notes.
  • Vale in $5bn COA
    STX Pan Ocean confirms that it is in talks with the Brazilian iron ore giant for a long-term contract of affreightment.
  • Maersk hires CFO
    Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk hires former Aker man for finance chief job.
  • Blast kills one
    Seafarer dies as explosion rocks the Syrian-controlled lumber carrier Master Davidov off Spain.
  • Vale barging up
    Roger Agnelli-led iron ore producer's plans to expand newly-purchased mine include $1.5bn in Brazilian-built tugs and barges.
  • Lucky 13
    Norden-chartered bulker rescues thirteen crew of German ship which sank off Gabon.
  • Vanderperre dies
    Hong Kong shipmanagement legend passes away in Thailand aged 87.
  • Gazprom to order?
    Russian energy giant may pen two-plus-two gas ship order at compatriot Vyborg Shipyard.
  • Bedy begins
    New ferry service for the Caribbean due next month in bid to boost trade.
  • Solbakken moves
    Eidsiva bags SFI boss Lars Solbakken as new CEO but Per Ditlev-Simonsen out as chairman.
  • Hands off!
    Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard to fight back-tax claim of LKR 5bn.
  • Jamaican joy
    Caribbean island wins financing to build big new cruiseship terminal.
  • Trafigura pays out
    Oil trader says Probo Koala sludge could only have caused "flu like symptoms and anxiety" as it pays $46m.
  • Strong Oak
    Jo Tankers said to have bagged more than $680 per ldt to scrap the 1983-built Jo Oak in India.
  • Tanker attacked
    Crew member beaten as armed pirates board Transpetrol LPG carrier in South China Sea.
  • Frozen
    Croatia's Tehnomont blocks shipbuilder 3 Maj's accounts over unpaid debt.
  • TTA scraps
    Thai owner makes slim profit on 1982-built general cargoship heading for breakers.
  • Deal dashed
    SCI loses 20-month VLCC charter contract to Hosco after it missed delivery deadline.
  • Tebma for sale
    ICICI Venture looking to offload controlling stake in Indian shipyard, with ABG a potential buyer.
  • Injury off US
    Indian seafarer on NYK car carrier airlifted to Alaskan hospital after severing part of finger.
  • Baltic drift
    Viking Line vessel without power for 45 minutes after engine failure near Aland Islands.
  • Hapag hope
    Germany looking likely to provide EUR 1.2bn loan guarantee to loss-making container line.
  • Liner link-up
    Hyundai Marine and Hanjin to exchange vessels on transpacific trades to increase US east coast calls.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • BAX Toledo hub gets $3.4 million grant
  • Bayonne Bridge study released
  • Halifax, Hamilton promote short sea shipping
  • Oakland marks completion of 50-foot dredging

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Scandinavian ships on the Paris MOU August list
    At least eight ships with Scandinavian connections are on the Paris MOU list of detained vessels in August. The Danish flagged Maria Soltin, owned by Soltin Shipment AS, was detained
  • Detention over after 712 days
    The vessel St. Piran, flying the Sierra Leone flag, has been released after 712 days of detention in Lowestoft in the UK. The vessel had 19 deficiencies, seven of which
  • Russian investigators leave Arctic Sea
    The Russian team of investigators left the Arctic Sea on Saturday after examining the ship both inside and outside. The group has secured evidence, including the personal property of the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Bunker prices slide in Europe
    Crude futures drop more than $2 in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Aruba refinery to stay closed for 'extended period'
    Valero may be close to sale of bunker-producing facility.
  • New cruise terminal for Jamaica
    Jamaica will be able to accommodate the world's largest cruise ships.
  • Bunker spill fine caused 'shock'
    Shipping company's lawyer is 'perplexed' by court's decision.
  • OPEC and Russia to talk as oil output rises
    Saudi Arabia 'losing patience' after being overtaken by Russia as top producer, compliance with OPEC cuts slipping.
  • Threat to bunker supplies lifted
    Union suspends strike call at Italy's Livorno refinery.
  • Falling prices in Asia's quiet bunker market
    Little activity as Singapore observes a public holiday.
  • Sunken ferry's operator resumes services
    Philippine President will hold the relevant authorities responsible for future problems of the 'audited' ships.
  • Titan makes interest payment for Notes
    Expects to discuss a possible restructuring of Notes with Note holders.
  • Sunken ship 'not insured'
    Authorities fear oil pollution.
  • India: Southern states mull lower bunker taxes
    Marine fuel sector may see growth as states consider lowering VAT.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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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
››› File
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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