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November 23, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight derivatives extend drop
    Contracts used to bet on hire rates for capesize ships that haul iron ore fell further as immediate- booking rents slid the most since Sept 23.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping hikes Asia-Europe rate US$200/TEU December 14
  • CMA CGM and Maersk to overhaul two north Atlantic services
  • AP Moller-Maersk executives divided on 2010 recovery
  • US stars in narrowing Singapore losses as exports fall 13pc
  • DHL offers LCL service from Shenzhen to Sweden
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs Weatherford International for two years
  • Carriers need to raise transpacific rates to stay afloat
  • US Department of Energy screens Kaohsiung export boxes
  • North Carolina 28pc box volume increase 'signals recovery'
  • AAPA: Asia-Pacific airlines to lose US$4.8 billion this year
  • OAG's 10-year forecast sees 'very challenging' times
  • ABX wins accord of Teamster pilots, upgrades outsourcing potential

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Date with Gujarat Maritime Horizon on Jan. 12, 2010
  • Oil from sunken ship recovered safely
  • Shipping Ministry seeks service tax waiver on coastal movement of cargo
  • MSC to effect general rate increase in Dec.
  • Delmas' Africa expertise highlighted at trade interaction
  • Spices lend zing to export sting
  • Basmati exports may touch 2.5 m tonnes
  • CoPT extends wharfage waiver to BPCL for back-loading
  • Palmolein imports to enter Kakinada port in Dec.
  • Iron ore pellets unloading record set at Kandla Port
  • MPSEZ to develop non-LNG port facilities at Hazira
  • CONCOR's ICD at Ratlam inaugurated
  • NHAI to award 10 mega road projects
  • FDI target set as recovery dawns
  • Move to impose new Direct Taxes Code baulks potential SEZ investors
  • MSME sector in for better credit deal
  • Belgium Pharma Invest Roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday
  • Construction sector growth to outpace China till 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
  • DPD and newly-founded Posten Norden in partnership
    Having overcome the last anti-cartel hurdles DPD, a Swedish post office partner of many years standing, has now become a partner of the new Posten Norden in most Scandinavian count...
  • Kika entrusts logistics operations in Belgrade to Milsped
    The Austrian furniture wholesaler Kika has entrusted the complete logistics operations for a new 11,000 sqm shop opening in Belgrade (Serbia) at the end of November to Milsped...
  • Rege Motorenbau extends Wincanton contract
    Rege Motorenbau GmbH has banked on Wincanton's transport and logistics services since early January 2009, and now extended the transport management, procurement and distribution co...
  • Rieck and OTM in transatlantic logistics collaboration
    The Berlin-based German company Rieck Logistik entered into an exclusive transatlantic logistics collaboration agreement with Brazil's OTM Servicos de Logistica Internacional Ltda,...
  • APM Terminals container handling 9% down
    APM Terminals' vice-president and CFO Christian Moller Laursen said that the firm's global network has not been immune to the negative effects of a 15% decline in global container ...
  • New World Alliance changes NYX transpacific service
    APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), the carriers that make up The New World Alliance (TNWA), are making some service and capacity changes. From 2 Decembe...
  • Ust-Luga to break 10 million t barrier
    The new Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga will break the 10 million t barrier in 2009, according to port captain Oleg Glukhov, who admitted that the year had been severely compli...
  • BAA improves air cargo figures
    The seven UK airports belonging to the British airport operator BAA registered slight air cargo growth in October, for the first time since August 2008, handling 1.5% more tonnes o...
  • AF-KLM plunges into the red
    The Air France-KLM corporation has plunged into the red and is thus proposing to cut capacities and implement a voluntary redundancy programme at Air France from 2010 involving 1,7...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Cargoship "free"
  • Lord Mayor of London warns on futures changes
  • London Club's premiums up 5%
  • Brookfield takes ownership of PD Ports
  • IMO Assembly meets next week

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
  • Three die in tugboat explosion at VT Halter

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • American Cruise Lines to operate QUEEN OF THE WEST
  • Rail freight traffic drops during week
  • New Boeing freighter sports special 'light' livery
  • FRA study finds freight rail saves fuel
  • Grand Alliance carriers moving to Winter Program

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Investors start to count cost of $36bn box terminals bet
    Returns from port real estate hang in balance as the days of double-digit growth come to end.
  • BV urges flexibility over boxship speeds
    Modern engines able to operate efficiently at slow and high speeds, says BV head.
  • Tajani on course for second term
    European Union leaders clear way for Brussels transport commissioner.
  • DryShips panamax duo subject to final approval
    Agreement to buy two bulkers remains unaffected.
  • Eitzen Bulk and Orion to merge
    Merger seen platform for further growth.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • US reviews green ship proposals
    US EPA rules that would require deep cuts in ship emissions for large oceangoing ships are being reviewed at the White House
  • Yemen exports surge
    YEMEN'S exports surged 20.9% year-on-year to over 1.5 trillion rials, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • US ship rules target Madagascar
    VESSELS bound for the US that previously visited ports in Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa, might be required to post armed guards at ship access points while in US ports
  • Tajani nears second EU term
    ITALY'S Antonio Tajani looks set to be reappointed as EU transport commissioner
  • Inducements denied at inquiry
    TONGA marine department acting head Viliami Tu'ipulotu denied today that "inducements" had been offered to issue "false" provisional certificates to the 37-year-old ferry Princess Ashika
  • Poor nations near tariff deal
    A GROUP of developing countries is reportedly about to close a trade deal would cut preferential tariffs on up to 70% of imported goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • UPS Raises 2010 Rates 4.9 Percent
  • STB Calls in Monitor for CN Chicago Reports
  • STB OKs California Harbor Truck Pooling
  • Ports America Wins 50-Year Lease at Baltimore
  • Nordbank Doubles Ship Financing Losses
  • FRA Touts Growth in Trains' Fuel Efficiency
  • House Passes Clean Hull Bill
  • Long Beach Signs 'Green Pact'
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Nears $6 billion
  • Chicago Trims CREATE Rail Projects
  • USPS Narrows Branch Closure Review
  • Retailers Back Trade Preference Extensions
  • TSA Nominee Gets Committee Nod
  • Europe's Air Freight Falls 14 Percent
  • Cranes Arrive at Port of Mobile
  • CMA CGM Seeking $400 Million in Capital
  • Brookfield Buys PD Ports
  • Short Line Volume Grows
  • FedEx Ground Opens Miami Facility
  • ABX Air Pilots Approve Contract
  • Lufthansa Cargo Adds Container Screeners
  • Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen?
    In less than two weeks, 20,000 or more of the great, the good and the green will ever so gently put down their carbon footprint in the city of Copenhagen to assemble for COP15, the 15th United Nations climate convention - billed as the last chance for a new global treaty on carbon omissions.
  • COP15 urged to set climate agreement deadline
  • Port finance getting harder
  • Liner shipping is sick
  • OECD warns recovering nations: 'do not expect a smooth ride'
  • Trade recovery still away: APL president

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Bulker hijacked
    Greek-controlled Red Sea Spirit nabbed by pirates 67 kilometres from the Yemeni port of Balhaf.
  • 'Without merit'
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) fighting added claims in lawsuit challenging $71.8m takeover of OSG America.
  • Zhen Hua arrested
    Kyla Shipping arrests Chinese-controlled Zhen Hua 25 in Alabama over three-way collision off Brazil.
  • Ship loan woes
    Even after Europe exits recession, European banks face a shipping recession.
  • DryShips' duo
    Brokers say Cido Shipping panamax bulkers are the pair bought by Goerge Economou's DryShips.
  • Bulker outlook up
    Lazard Capital Markets analyst's latest projections show drop in projected bulker supply and improvement in demand.
  • Wait for the sales
    A separate IPO would have placed pressure on Eitzen Bulk to buy assets in the wrong market, its managing director says
  • A generous man?
    Yuri Nikitin (above) challenged over claims he handed out heaps of cash to Sovcomflot's Yuri Privalov for accountancy and consultancy work.
  • Bogus bills
    Yuri Nikitin admits approving fictitious service agreements to pay former Sovcomflot London chief Yuri Privalov for work he never did.
  • Caught on film
    NATO video footage shows Somali pirate suspects ditching items overboard as Navy closes in.
  • Back to Hawaii?
    Marad willing to discuss Hawaii deployment for two ropax catamarans abandoned by collapsed Hawaii Superferry.
  • White on Black
    Passenger charged after cocaine found when Fred Olsen ship Black Watch called at UK port.
  • Cleared to sail
    Container barge La Princesa cleared to sail but must address structural problems after grounding.
  • Wilson Mo sold
    Norwegian owner Wilson ASA sheds small, laid-up bulker for figure short of book value.
  • London picks 5%
    Directors of the 'big ship' club set modest general increase for P&I but seek rate rise of 20% on FD&D.
  • $66m for Navios
    Navios Maritime Partners says it expects to rake in up to $66.4m in net proceeds from latest offering.
  • Going public
    Eitzen Bulk secures Copenhagen listing following merger with Camillo Eitzen sibling Orion AS.
  • It's quotes time
    There's upheaval afoot at TMT and Dmitry Skarga runs up Nectar points at the local Sainsbury's.
  • TTA chest grows
    Thoresen Thai Agencies gains $200m loan to support its expansion drive.
  • Eagle flies nest
    Eagle Maritime of Japan's products tanker Seto Eagle reportedly sold for up to $21m.
  • HSH takes big hit
    HSH Nordbank's shipping arm makes loan loss provisions for first nine months of 2009 of almost $1.5bn.
  • Pirates busted
    Portuguese Navy thwarts attack in Gulf of Aden while Greek warship nabs five suspect boats.
  • 'Arms' ship free
    Al-Mizan, alleged to have been carrying illegal weapons when seized by Somali pirates, released.
  • Last order binned
    Fourth and final Glenda Shipping products tanker newbuilding canned at SLS, d'Amico says.
  • Maritime moods
    Readers are capturing many evocative images of life at sea as they compete to be TradeWinds' Photographer of the Year.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Theodore Angelopoulos wins High Court haul, RBS readies tanker auction and SLS boss faces embezzlement charges.
  • BC profits rise
    Canadian ferry company sees earnings increase as revenue jumps and costs are kept under control.
  • Norden upped
    Praising a "pristine balance sheet", Cantor Fitzgerald lifts Danish owner's rating to "buy".
  • More bonds
    George Economou-led DryShips stretches notes issue to $460m with proceeds likely to top $380m.
  • Hanjin restores
    South Korean liner operator to bump up freight rates between Asia and Europe from next month.
  • Alam ahead
    Malaysian offshore player bucks market trend and reports increases in profits and revenue.
  • Seanergy fixes
    Restis US-listed drybulk operation ties-up supramax for twelve months leaving only one ship on spot.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates
  • OOCL hikes Asia-to-Australia rates
  • UASC, China Shipping swap Far East/Mideast slots
  • TIACA: Technologies needed for 100% screening
  • Middle ground in truck weight debate?
  • Studies: Bigger trucks benefit environment
  • FedEx Ground opens Miami-area facility
  • Apparel firms applaud new trade bill
  • Management Dynamics updates trade portal
  • Ports America expected to win Seagirt concession
  • European ports freeze tariffs for 2010
  • Long Beach, China Merchants in environmental accord

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Maersk contractor accused of threaths and assault of personnel
    According to ITF, the Indian company SC Thakur has for several years abused and threatened staff organised in trade unions. Their families have also been harassed. SC Thakur is a

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
  • Price 'spike' draws to a close
    Markets seeing softening prices as record high levels left behind.
  • New claim that ship emissions 'cool' the planet
    But scientists say this is no reason to oppose the shift to low sulphur bunker fuel.
  • Markets end week with steep losses
    Congestion continues at Vopak loading terminal.
  • Bunker prices weakening in most ports
    Markets falling in line with crude.
  • Improved design to save 15,000 tonnes of fuel
    22 new Maersk container vessels to benefit.
  • EMSA contract for Aegean
    Bunker tanker one of two new vessels joining European oil spill response programme.
  • Bunker spill containment booms should be 'mandatory'
    California urged to tighten regulations for bunker operations.
  • Singapore 'losing demand' on less competitive prices
    Bunker prices for all grades fell across key Asian ports on Friday.
  • 'Strong' bunker demand In Europe
    ARA fuel oil inventories fall for second week.
  • Chimbusco starts bonded supplies in Zhangjiagang
    Breaks monopoly of local private bonded bunker supplier.
  • Lanka IOC charters barge to support growth
    Charters a second 1,800 mt barge.
  • IOC floats bunkering services tender

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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
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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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