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September 24, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Slow China demand hits Baltic index
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, hit a fresh four-month low on Tuesday with a slowdown in Chinese demand hurting sentiment.

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim unilaterally cuts charter payments 35pc, says Danaos
  • MSC increases rates on Mexican Gulf to Caribbean ports
  • France moves to boost rail freight with US$10 billion
  • Lianyungang box volume up 1.7pc in first eight months
  • New York's Bayonne Bridge lacks needed air draught: US Army Corps
  • Indian seafood gains boost from sea freight scheme
  • China, Russia navies team up in anti-piracy patrols
  • Martinair to in inherit KLM's last two 747ER freighters
  • Hainan Airlines launches Haikou-Hanoi air route
  • Xiamen Airlines starts Quanzhou-Manila service
  • TNT Airways signs Hactl as HK ground handler

Exim Indiaweb site
  • World Maritime Day fete puts spotlight on green shipping issues
  • Curtains to rise on major 2-day maritime & logistics event in Chennai today
  • Trond Westlie to be CFO of A.P. Moller-Maersk from Jan. 1, 2010
  • Pipavav Shipyard issue price set at Rs 58
  • MOL completes concept for series of new-generation vessels
  • NYK & Nippon Oil Corporation joint project
  • Fiata World Congress to be held in Bangkok
  • Global box fleet capacity estimated to grow only by 7.3 pc in 2009
  • Exports from RIL's Jamnagar SEZ may fetch Rs 50K cr.
  • Adanis sizing up Orissa for potential mega port?
  • Large-scale oil spillage from sunken ship not possible, explains PPT chief
  • Panel to look into seaworthiness of ships calling at Paradip
  • UK's 3i Group keen to invest in more port projects
  • Arshiya International awards L&T contract to build India's 1st FTWZ in Panvel
  • Stimulus packages to stay till certain recovery, assures Pranab
  • 2008-09 exports actually posted a healthy 12 pc growth, show latest DGCI&S data
  • Now, developing nations lead in attracting FDI & investing globally

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • More cranes for DP World
    DP World took delivery, through DP World Jeddah at Jeddah South Container Terminal (JSCT), of three new super post panamax cranes that are able to handle vessels, which carry ...
  • PD Ports launches foundation degree with Teesside University
    The British service provider PD Ports has joined forces with Teesside University to deliver a foundation degree specifically for those working within the ports industry. The qualif...
  • Upper and lower Elbe ports to collaborate
    Managing director Frank Schnabel and Captain Detlef B'tow recently signed a cooperation agreement on behalf of ports on the lower and upper reaches of the River Elbe. The two ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Rotterdam Rules signed
  • World Maritime Day focuses on climate change
  • Golden Ocean fixes modern panamax
  • ITF "raises flags of convenience awareness"

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Siem takes deilvery of AHTS

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • New round of DHS grants to fund transportation projects
  • Alaska begins new service between Sea-Tac and Houston
  • New 'Nonstop' campaign created to support Portland Airport flights
  • Designator marking painting project marks near completion of Sea-Tac runway
  • General Dynamics NASSCO building 12th T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Exchange trading could boost shipbrokers' revenue by $2bn
    LONDON Metal Exchange study shows trading volumes will double by 2015.
  • Emissions trading plan unveiled
    'CAP and trade' is the only way to guarantee an overall reduction in CO2 emissions.
  • European yards could be out of work in 2011
    SHIPYARDS will start to run out of work in 2011 if newbuilding order drought continues, warns Cesa.
  • Aries gets six months to boost share price
    PRODUCT tanker owner given grace period to comply with Nasdaq exchange rules.
  • Trafigura settles slop case
    COMPANY claims vindication after High Court judge backs its argument over C'te d'Ivoire dumping.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • China-Iran fuel ties reported
    CHINA is reportedly shipping vehicle fuel to Iran, "which could potentially undermine American efforts to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions", IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Asia Pacific 'EU' promoted
    JAPAN'S new prime minister has called for the creation of an East Asian community, unified by a single currency, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Danaos rejects Zim 'offer'
    ZIM HAS unilaterally decided to cut "all long-term charter-hire payments" by 35%, effective 1 September, for the next three years, according to shipowner Danaos
  • Chamber backs emission cap
    A GLOBAL cap-and-trade system is the fastest, most cost-effective way to cut carbon emissions from ships, the UK Chamber of Shipping said today
  • Halter takes on two newbuilds
    VT HALTER Marine of the US will complete two newbuildings for OSG following the bankruptcy of original builder Bender
  • Qatar aims to double LNG
    QATAR plans to double its LNG production by 2010, according to a report from the market research consulting company RNCOS
  • Warm reception wards off pirates
    PIRATES have been warded off by armed guards as they were about to attack a ship in the Gulf of Aden and then intercepted by an Australian frigate, Fairplay was told today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Highway Bill Extension Hits Bump On Gas Taxes
  • Charleston Says Maersk May Remain
  • House Approves Aviation Extension
  • Lautenberg 'Concerned' About Truck Safety Nominee
  • Norfolk Southern Revs Up after Georgia Flooding
  • Customs Steps Back From Gulf Jones Act Case
  • South Jersey Port Breaks Ground in Paulsboro
  • BBC Andino to Begin Fla.-South America Service
  • Rotterdam Rules Debut to Warm Audience
  • Estes Express Cuts Transit Times
  • RailAmerica Raises IPO to $450 Million
  • Research Firm IHS Projects Global GDP Expansion
  • Global Recession Squeezes 3PLs
  • NY Times Slams Obama Truck Agency Nominee
  • CSCMP Elects Officers
  • WTO Head Lamy Turns Cautious on Doha
  • DHL Adds 767s For Trans-Atlantic Flights
  • Zim Cuts Charter Payments; Danaos Rejects Offer

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • More partnerships for Hanjin
  • 'Rotterdam Rules', pens poised!
  • Oil prices 'to hit USD100'
  • PSA Dongguan handles PIL liner
  • Transfennica moves to five-weekly Iberia sailings

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Piracy on rise
    International Maritime Bureau report says pirates attacks so far this year outnumber all of 2008.
  • Navios bags $34m
    Bulker owner Navios Maritime Partners completes offering of 2.8 million shares.
  • Aker in BP job
    Aker Solutions puts two construction vessels to work in the Gulf of Mexico in contract with BP America.
  • 'Little recourse'
    Analysts cut Danaos Corp's estimates after Zim charter rate reductions.
  • Bulker US-bound
    An unidentified US company has reportedly purchased the Japanese-controlled panamax Jacaranda.
  • GLDD bags $6.9m
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock scores contract to dredge channel separating New York and New Jersey.
  • Casualty file
    Deadly explosion off Spain and pair of crew member rescues off the United States lead this week's casualty roundup.
  • Russian evades
    Chemical tanker Prisco Alexandra escapes apparent hijack attempt in the Gulf of Aden.
  • IPO back on
    Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot eyes possible listing next year or 2011.
  • Stena gloom
    Swedish ferry line looking at a few years of losses, according to boss Gunnar Blomdahl.
  • Settled
    London's High Court finalises Trafigura's Probo Koala settlement with press told to 'put things in perspective'.
  • Last chance
    Poland trying to attract up to 200 investors to take part in final auction of Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards.
  • Sovcomflot dives
    Net profit plunges 65% at Sergey Frank-led tanker giant with no market recovery seen in second half.
  • Debt dent
    NOL spends $225m of rights issue cash to repay debt, leaving only $125m in the pot.
  • Kendal refloated
    Maersk vessel back in business a week after grounding off Singapore.
  • More pain
    Moody's says containership owners face pressure on profitability for up to 18 months.
  • Zim reneges
    Danaos says Israeli container line has unilaterally opted to cut its charterhire payments by 35%.
  • Toowoomba-ed!
    Pirate attack on German ship in Gulf of Aden foiled by Australian Naval vessel HMAS Toowoomba.
  • Brazilian belter
    Siem to order two oil spill recovery vessels following new $160m contract with Petrobras.
  • Lorenzo sells
    Philippines liner company puts Lorcon Luzon on the block as it cuts capacity.
  • Vigor victory
    US shiprepairer wins $13m contract to repair goverment research ship.
  • Borcos eyes Bursa
    Malaysian offshore owner looking at stock exchange listing having shelved previous attempt four years ago.
  • Going it alone?
    India considers letting private port operators set prices independently of government regulator.
  • Artemis away
    P&O sells 1984-built vessel but will continue to operate its cruises until 2011.
  • Kiji cash
    Hermann Billung-led Golden Ocean will pocket $4m over next two years after fixing out panamax bulker.
  • Glenda cans again
    d'Amico and Glencore Group joint venture cancel third newbuilding at Korea's SLS Shipbuilding.
  • Austal cut
    Local broker downgrades Aussie shipbuilder over concerns about major US Navy contract.
  • Too low
    Greek tanker owner Aries Maritime must boost share price above $1 or risk losing Nasdaq listing.
  • Poseidon pact
    Adams Offshore takes Rem MPSV on five-year bareboat deal.
  • Blaze beaten
    Firefighters control massive fire on ONGC offshore vessel at Mumbai.
  • OSG inks barge
    US tanker giant orders second articulated tug barge unit at domestic shipbuilder VT Halter Marine.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Rotterdam Rules to be signed today
  • Aker turns to MarAd to avoid closure
  • Evergreen raises Europe to Asia rates
  • DHL starts 767 transatlantic freighter service
  • BAX Toledo hub gets $3.4 million grant
  • Bisignani: Crisis for airlines worse than 9/11
  • House surface transportation extension introduced
  • Bersin gets top U.S. border job
  • U.S., China renew ag trade cooperation pact
  • Semiconductor nations get real on counterfeit fight
  • DHL starts L.A./Tianjin LCL service
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Long Beach council holds off on taking more port revenue
  • Fos deep sea traffic continues rise in down year
  • Kulik new Jacksonville port chair

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Piracy figures surpass last year's
    The number of piracy attacks reported so far in 2009 has already surpassed the total number reported in 2008, according to the International Maritime Bureau, IMB. Of these, 34 resulted
  • Erria and Svitzer in Vietnamese venture
    Svitzer Vietnam is the name of a new joint venture formed by Svitzer Group, the Vietnamese state-owned shipping company Saigon Shipping and Danish Erria shipping. Erria holds a stake
  • Finnish association and unions agree on mixed crews
    The Shipowners' association and the different seafarers' employee unions in Finland have agreed on the terms of employing seafarers from non-EU countries on Finnish-flagged vessels. The aim is
  • ECSA warns about protectionism
    ECSA, European Community Shipowners' Associations, warns about protectionism among states that want to save their shipping companies. 'Regretfully our fears have become reality with the financial crisis, which turned into
  • ITF inspected 54 vessels on day one
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and trade unions affiliated with the ITF visited 54 vessels during the first day of the Nordic week of action. During the week, inspectors

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Cap and trade 'best option' to cut carbon emissions
    Paper suggests credits could be determined by sales of bunker fuel.
  • Prices bounce back in Europe
    Meanwhile, crude oil drops more that $2 on the NYMEX.
  • Crude oil drops below $69 on US stockpile report
    US oil inventory data 'bearish across the board'.
  • Middle Eastern bunker prices firm while Durban softens
    Fujairah players report busy markets.
  • Biofuel innovation receives government funding
    Plant in Australia to produce 'marine diesel quality fuel' from biomass.
  • Maersk ship refloated
    No reports of pollution as vessel heads for seaworthiness inspection.
  • Carnival's Q3 better than expected
    But analyst warns outlook could be clouded by climbing fuel prices.
  • Asian bunker prices rebound mid-week
    Prices firmer after two days of decline.
  • Gibraltar spill was 'contained'
    Port Captain says bunker oil was held between the barge and the receiving ship.
  • APPEC to discuss bunkers
    Bunker Asia 2009 'could not be coming at a more crucial time for the shipping, financial and bunkering sectors'.
  • Iran to part privatise oil terminals
    Expansion of oil storage facilities to be carried out in partnership with the private sector.
  • Oil spilled in Chilean port
    Port operations temporarily suspended.
  • Sing FO 180 options update
    Zero premium still possible ahead of October.
  • Zim cutting payments to owners
    Greek box ship owner says it has 'not acquiesced' in the reduction.
  • Saudi minister sees 'no need' for new OPEC cuts
    Minister says oil price of around $75 a barrel would be 'fair' to consumers and producers.
  • Piracy off East Africa could increase 'in coming weeks'
    Insurance expert expects rise in attacks as monsoon season ends.

›››File
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
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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