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June 25, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping sector more confident, says SSA chief
    The shipping industry is more confident about the second half of this year, as the downturn looks like it has bottomed out, newly re-elected Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) president SS Teo said yesterday.
  • Teekay CEO sees weak rates till Opec output gains
    Bjorn Moller, chief executive officer of shipowner Teekay Corp, expects rates to transport oil to be weak until the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which pumps about 40 per cent of the world's crude, increases output as the recession eases.
  • Pirates free ship for ransom - but leave body behind
    A Dutch ship and its Ukrainian crew was freed on Tuesday by pirates after a US$1.3 million ransom was paid, but rescuers found a dead sailor aboard the vessel taken six weeks ago off Somalia.
  • Pirates foiled in hijacking tug-barge in broad daylight

Sched Netweb site
  • US files WTO case against China over export curbs
  • Global box volumes expected to stay flat in second half
  • Guangdong trade down 21.8pc in first 5, widens in May
  • Vessel deliveries continue despite the capacity glut
  • APL's box volumes slide 21pc in May, FEU rates down 25pc
  • CMA CGM container fleet joins exalted million-TEU club
  • Cargotec receives two crane orders from Latin America
  • Quadriga selects Kuehne + Nagel for Europe delivery
  • JAL cuts flights from Tokyo to Beijing 19 to 14
  • Deccan 360 launches Dubai-India air cargo services
  • US Air Force to move fewer tent cities by air to cut costs

Exim Indiaweb site
  • With 45 new clients in 3 months, Softlink bucks the recession
  • Impact of global economic crisis on shipping & ports
  • Bharati Shipyard & ABG openly vying for control of Great Offshore
  • Freight forwarders' 3-day conclave in Goa set for grand opening today
  • Customs duty on 2,202 items from Singapore removed under CECA
  • Dumping duty on polypropylene imports from 4 nations mooted
  • VCTPL celebrating 6th anniversary tomorrow
  • 'Scenario analysis' makes India affluent in 30 years
  • Highway developers oppose new clause for bidding

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Ashland sells Drew Marine
  • "No cutting corners on safety" - Mitropoulos
  • Floating production market to rebound next year
  • Eastwind carve-up begins

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Chiquita: Eastwind bankruptcy won't slow banana flow
  • Brighter prospects for floating production systems

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Port of Portland breaks ground on new Rivergate rail project
  • Kurz, Widdows to receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea awards
  • Navios plans to purchase four new Capesize ships
  • Everett Port Commissioner announces plans to resign
  • Operation Lifesaver adding new rail safety campaign

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Eastwind files for bankruptcy
    EASTWIND Maritime's travails have culminated in the New York shipping company filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
  • Aries negotiates takeover by Fistes-led GrandUnion
    Nick Fistes and Michael Zolotas given 60-day exclusivity period to negotiate a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed Aries Maritime.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Eastwind goes bankrupt
    NEW YORK-based Eastwind Maritime has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, opting for liquidation versus restructuring
  • GrandUnion eyes Aries takeover
    PRODUCT tanker and container-ship owner Aries Maritime Transport is considering a deal that would transfer control to Greece's GrandUnion
  • US might require offshore data
    THE US Coast Guard wants to plug a hole in security rules by requiring advanced notice that vessels will be doing offshore work in US waters
  • S Africa storm rips vessels
    A STORM in South Africa has grounded at least two barges today, damaged a tug and nearly drove a bulker onto a rocky shore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • 2010 Budget Rankles Waterways Council
  • DOT Awards $140 Million in Transport Grants
  • Eastwind Maritime Files for Liquidation
  • Toll Group Acquires Three Asian Businesses
  • Study Finds '07 Diesels Cleaner
  • Former EU Antitrust Chief Dies
  • West Coast Ports Seek Piece of Highway Bill
  • Etihad Airline Tabs Descartes for Cargo Processes
  • European Commission Weighs in Against Rotterdam Rules
  • Study Forecasts Long-Lasting Economic Damage
  • U.S. Steel Imports Drop in May

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Fuel prices ease
  • BG at the Tees
  • Somali pirates kill seafarer: secure ransom
  • Transnet triumphs
  • More pain for Japanese exports

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • More to fall
    New York shipowner Peter Georgiopoulos says shipping industry has a "long way to go" in the downturn.
  • Eastwind files
    Troubled New York-based owner files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy over more than $500m in debt.
  • Barger to drop
    American Commercial Lines expects second-quarter earnings to fall and issues $200m in notes.
  • Greeks swoop
    Michael Zolotas and Nicholas Fistes (pictured) pen deal to take control of Aries Maritime boardroom in pact involving the sale of three capesize vessels.
  • 'First of many'
    Eastwind bankruptcy is just the beginning of a series of insolvencies, says bearish shipping finance veteran Paul Slater of First International.
  • Flu hits Brazil ship
    A Transpetro tanker is released from quarantine off Argentina after crewman falls ill with swine flu.
  • Bulker saved
    Essar capesize towed to safety by Smit tug after losing power off South Africa in storm.
  • S&P booster
    Alan Marsh says recovery in dry-cargo sale and purchase activity has helped Braemar's balance sheet in the first quarter with full-year figures set to be "satisfactory".
  • "At the bottom"
    PIL boss SS Teo believes the liner sector has seen the worst, but warns over bunker price volatility.
  • Public service
    Listed shipowners in prime position to take over distressed assets with many deals brewing to follow Navios' cape coup, says top analyst.
  • ACM tanks up
    Johnny Plumbe-led broker sees rise in annual profit but warns of weaker revenues next year.
  • Still stuttering
    Falling ferry and container movements continue to hinder revenue at Irish Continental Group.
  • New Riga run
    Dutch operation HNCL launches service from Harlingen and Sweden to Latvia.
  • Paragon extends
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping renews charters on another two of its bulker fleet.
  • Bharati builds
    Indian shipyard adds another 4.58% of Great Offshore's stock in takeover battle with rival ABG.
  • Credit crunch
    Sacked Sydney Ferries chief Geoffrey Smith tells inquiry he didn't know personal use of company plastic was banned.
  • Black Sea slump
    Russia's NCSP sees currency fluctuations take the edge off rising revenue in the first quarter as profit dives.
  • RCL refinances
    DnB Nor to lend up to $17.5m to Thai containership owner's Singapore unit.
  • A little short
    Ro-ro player Finnlines sells 90% of its share offering, raising EUR 33.7m to redeem bonds.
  • New CEO at SFI
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has named finance chief Ole Hjertaker as its new chief executive.
  • Fancy a peek?
    New owner of QE2 to open up historic liner to visitors before refurbishment gets underway in Dubai.
  • Grandweld wins
    Dubai shipbuilder signs contract for three offshore vessels with domestic Humaid Badir group.
  • Navios soars
    Stock in Angeliki Frangou-led bulker player up on capesize deal and positive broker comments.
  • CNG shortlist
    Asian shipyards chase work for four compressed natural gas newbuilds for Vietnam project.
  • Loose lesson
    Princess Cruises told to tighten up after unsecured furniture injures passengers on rough South Pacific cruise.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • European shippers "unconvinced" on Rotterdam Rules
  • Carriers implicated in Kaohsiung fraud volume case
  • Ashland to sell marine services unit
  • GAO: African aviation safety needs U.S. wings
  • New board lands at TIACA
  • Coyne expands service to Georgia
  • U.S., EU go to WTO over China raw material exports
  • GAO: Don't rush purchase of nuke detection equipment
  • Trade opposes Ex-Im Bank cutoff to Iran's energy sector
  • U-Freight begins construction in Shanghai
  • Newsome to lead S.C. ports
  • Port of Tampa to get new road link
  • Jacksonville port sells land to Keystone

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Samsø ferry arrives in Denmark
    The new ferry Kanhave has now arrived in Hou, Denmark, after a voyage from Piraeus, Greece. The ferry stopped at Gibraltar for bunkers, but managed to make the trip in
  • NOK 1 billion order to Havyard
    Havyard Group has signed a contract to build a Havyard 848 SMART AHTS type anchor handling tug supply vessel for delivery Q4, 2011. The buyer is Smart Shipinvest and the
  • Evergreen aims to scrap older units
    Evergreen Line plans to withdraw 31 of its older vessels from service due to overcapacity of container carriers worldwide. Units owned by Evergreen will be scrapped and chartered vessels will
  • Oslo Marine Group targeted in hostile takeover
    Last weekend, Russian military forces stormed two terminals owned by Oslo Marine Group (OMG), according to SeaNews.ru. They took over the area Western Terminal and the car terminal Oneka in
  • Skuld's reserves shrink
    The Norwegian P&I club Skuld reports that its financial result for 2008 shows a loss of USD 59 million. The year-end return on investments was a negative 14

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Ashland Inc to sell global marine services business
    Outlook for marine business and employees 'much stronger'.
  • Tropical storm disrupts Mexican ports
    But bunkering operations continue as normal.
  • Shipping company files for bankruptcy
    Bunker claims already lodged against the company with the same US court.
  • North European bunker prices bounce back
    In Southern Europe, bunker markets present mixed picture.
  • US gasoline supply grows, crude stocks fall
    Analysts warn pressure on refining margins could dent crude demand.
  • Tanker taking fuel oil to Fujairah
    Product shortages in UAE bunker hub draw fuel oil from Singapore.
  • UK port must 'maintain its strengths'
    Falmouth Harbor Commissioners say funding setback should not stop growth. Bunkering activity has been increasing.
  • Corruption could 'threaten growth' of Singapore bunker industry
    Senior official from Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau says: 'We will not stop.'
  • Fuel oil terminal to add new dock
    Upgrade should be ready in less than two years.
  • Bunker prices rebound mid-week
    Fuel oil prices in Singapore up by $14 pmt.
  • Reports: Chemoil in talks to sell majority stake
    Marine fuel supplier may sell 51% stake to Glencore.
  • Offshore sales appointment at O.W. Bunker
    Copenhagen office in drive to develop sales into offshore oil and exploration industry.
  • Singapore Shipping Association backs bunker levy to cut emissions
    Taxes on bunkers 'more fair, practical, easier to implement and likely to be more transparent'.
  • Tropical storm halts bunker ops in East Asian port
    Tropical storm expected to hit Manila Bay area on Wednesday evening.
  • Box liners suffer record revenue losses
    Evergreen to scrap up to 31 of its ships with excess capacity blamed.
  • EU and OPEC call for regulatory reforms to stem price spikes
    Kuwaiti Oil Minister says no further cuts in September, but OPEC's al-Badri says 'it is too early to say'.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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