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BRIEFS
January 27, 2009
Sched Netweb site
  • Xiamen Huoju Bonded Logistics Centre wins Beijing's approval
  • China-Japan November's container trade down 15pc
  • BNSF starts Pacific NW to central US express service
  • Lianyungang port container volume surpasses 3 million TEU
  • Thailand's RCL fears revenue may drop in 2009
  • EU proposal to cut cargo ship red tape to rouse trade
  • Five-hour truck delay at Sydney, 'unexpected circumstances' cited
  • LA-LB to pitch dock rail expansion to public February 11
  • Russian Fesco ship supplies antarctic Argentine stations
  • Aer Lingus, UAL to join on Madrid-Washington route
  • US to screen half of bellyhold cargo from February
  • Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Iceland
  • RTW to act as LAN Cargo's GSSA for Switzerland

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CTL IMEX all set for grand opening on Jan. 29
  • SCI signs 3-yr crude transport deal with HPCL
  • ISO 9001:2001-certified NYZEL aims to become major global logistics service provider
  • Inttra introduces new e-commerce tools to help recession-hit shipping industry
  • MOL drops China-South America plan, revises PIL joint loop instead
  • Maersk Line starts service from north China to Aqaba
  • K Line to implement winter programme on Asia-Mexico/South America WC
  • MOL's new TraPac box terminal opens in Jacksonville
  • Guangdong-Taiwan direct box shipping route opens
  • APL gets STP-plus rating from Singapore Customs
  • Cosco launches 7-ship Red Sea loop, including feeder
  • Orient Shipping offers weekly Port Klang, Singapore, Chittagong feeder
  • Hyundai's new batch of 8,900-TEUers bound for AEX service
  • Hapag-Lloyd appoints new CFO, interim CFO moves to development
  • CSCL MD named outstanding Chinese Innovator
  • Hamburg Süd names 4,294-TEU charter vessel in Chile
  • Increased cargo capacity at Port of Savannah
  • Euroseas cuts boxship charter rates by 33 pc
  • Tianjin sees continued gains in 2009 despite global downturn
  • Mega merger makes Sinotrans No. 2 in logistics after Cosco
  • Port Everglades to build new $ 12-m container terminal
  • Kalmar delivers 4,500th straddle carrier
  • In times of tears, tea exports bring cheer!
  • India, Oman to set up SPV to boost investment
  • Tobacco exports fetch 61 pc more
  • Seafood trade pulled under by global slump
  • Chilli, mint products add spice to exports
  • IFFCO inks MoU with Kazakh co. for import of rock phosphate
  • Exporters come out smelling roses... & money!
  • India, Jordan ratify investment promotion deal
  • Meltdown casualty vessel detained at Chennai Port
  • Kulkarni rejects offer of 20 pc hike in port wages terming it 'too meagre'
  • 3 PPPAC-cleared port projects get govt sanction
  • Fieo presents govt its wish-list to sharpen export competitiveness

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • USA: 107,000 freight wagons in storage
    Amid a deepening slump in freight traffic caused by the global economic slowdown, the USA's three largest railroads have put 107,000 freight wagons into storage. This is 17% of the...
  • BNSF investing USD 2.7 billion
    The US rail operator BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced a planned 2009 capital commitment programme of USD 2.7 billion, which is expected to be approximately USD 150 million low...
  • Malev in Russian hands
    The loss-making Hungarian airline Malev has been taken over by the Russian state bank Vnesheconombank. The deal should be completed within the next week. A strategic partnership wi...
  • Hedging losses
    Many airlines signed purchase agreements for kerosene last year at a price which is well below today's market price. The losses go into millions of US dollars. The International Ai...
  • Kenya Airways gets new B737-800
    The Kenyan flag carrier recently took delivery of a brand new B737-800. The airline leased the new Boeing from ILFC and is due to receive another similar type aircraft in February ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Biscaglia freed
  • Dryships cuts capital projects
  • Crisis pushes up delay cover
  • Evergreen launches new Greek shuttles
  • AAS cuts back Australia-Asia service

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Genco renegotiates $1.4 billion credit facility
  • Pirates free U.S.-owned chemical tanker
  • No bonuses for StealthGas execs
  • STX Europe delivers car passenger ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • New super post-Panamax cranes scheduled to arrive in Tacoma today
  • Ray LaHood sworn in as US Transportation Secretary
  • Coast Guard asking mariners if Umpqua lighthouse is needed
  • Contract talks continue in British Columbia
  • Maritime Administration sending three more ships to recyclers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • DP World reviews expansion plans
    CONTAINER terminal giant to cut costs and freeze recruitment in response to the global downturn in box volumes.
  • Joint venture DP World inks Algerian ports deal
  • BW Gas to remain public after unveiling $1bn overhaul
    COMPANY to buy four LNG carriers from World Nordic and issue new shares.
  • StealthGas axes executive bonuses to save $1.3m
    ATHENS-based owner scraps bonuses and stock awards to officers and directors for last year.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Anti-pirate corridor moved
    PIRATES will have to work harder to reach ships transiting the Gulf of Aden through a new corridor farther from Yemen, military authorities have told Fairplay
  • OPEC halts oil price slide
    OPEC'S producers have managed to halt the oil price slide and keep it hovering between $35-45 per after cumulative cuts of more than 3M bpd in recent months
  • Cyclone threatens western Oz ports
    PORTS ON the northwestern coast of Western Australian are on high alert late today as Tropical Cyclone Dominic bears down
  • Pirates reportedly kill captain
    A GREEK ship captain has been reportedly shot dead by pirates off the coast of Cameroon
  • Gold Star Line
    FAIRPLAY 24 reported on 23 January that Singapore's Supreme Court had confirmed the arrest of three vessels over crew and fee disputes
  • Gdansk yard might make Gdynia bid
    THE HEAD of the Gdansk repair shipyard said today it might bid to buy at least part of its neighbour, the troubled Gdynia yard
  • SCI posts 4.9% higher profits
    SHIPPING Corp of India has posted a 4.9% increase in net profits for last year's fourth quarter, the company told the Bombay Stock Exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • 10+2 rule goes into effect as planned
    Importer security filing rule takes effect despite White House order that held back implementation of proposed Bush administration regulations.
  • No new talks slated in Vancouver negotiations
  • Mexico delays development process for Punta Colonet
  • UASC starts Oman calls
  • ProLogis in Germany lease
  • DP World hit by slowing trade
  • SCI profit increases
  • Marad recycles three ships
  • Diana charters dry bulker
  • Kalitta Air cuts more jobs
  • BA warns of $200M loss

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Unifeeder expands Baltic and Russian connections
  • DP World hits records
  • Maersk re-schedules AE7 Eastbound service away from Suez
  • Nouakchott secures Chinese funds
  • Canadian West Coast waterfront talks deadlocked

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Fund cuts back
    OppenheimerFunds pulls out of Eagle Bulk and slashes holding in Capital Product Partners.
  • Cape handed back
    Charterer redelivers Star Bulk Carriers' Star Sigma early, but paying all but operating costs boosts owner's finances.
  • Stealth sale axed
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas to "pursue legal remedies" after Nigerian "buyer" of ship fails to pay deposit.
  • Aas in top SFI job
    Ship Finance International promotes former banking heavyweight Hans Petter Aas to chairman as Craig Stevenson steps down.
  • Marad scraps 3
    US Maritime Administration shells out $1.9m to scrap three reserve fleet cargoships.
  • Release confirmed
    Industrial Shipping Enterprises CEO says the Biscaglia is bound for a safe port after nearly two months in pirate hands.
  • Jobs to go
    UK to Europe ro-ro player Norfolkline will lay off workers as it cut sailings in response to downturn.
  • Fredriksen re-ups
    Seadrill cancels forward contracts for stake in US driller Pride International but signs new ones.
  • BW buys and sells
    Norwegian LNG, LPG player's balance-sheet boosting continues with transfer of four vessels from parent and offer of new shares to minority investors.
  • Not tested
    Gangway brackets' load-bearing capacity not known before fatal collapse at Minaminippon Shipbuilding in Japan.
  • Ship adrift
    Portuguese cargoship in danger of sinking off Spain, after one crew dies and five others airlifted to hospital.
  • Hanjin deaths
    Two more workers killed in accidents at controversial Philippines yard, including first Korean to lose his life.
  • DP freezes
    Dubai ports group reviews expansion plans and puts a block on hiring as growth slows.
  • Scrapping again
    Bulker owners sent 11 ships to the breakers last week, as scrap prices dipped.
  • Unifeeder hungry
    Danish short-sea player adds new routes to St Petersburg, Russia, and Tallinn, Estonia.
  • DP up again
    Dubai ports giant posts 15% rise in container volumes at consolidated terminals for 2008.
  • Ferry blaze
    Passengers evacuated from BC Ferries' Queen of Vancouver after vehicle catches fire just before Tsawwassen sailing.
  • Atlas seeks cover
    Bankrupt Danish bulker operator Atlas Shipping goes to New York for protection.
  • Goldenport delays
    Paris Dragnis-led owner puts back delivery of supramax quartet from Cosco Zhoushan "at no additional cost".
  • Hot Express
    Estonian cargoship Cool Express suffers fire off Norway, with two crew hospitalised after inhaling smoke.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Maersk plans slow ships to China
  • Seaspan stock sale raises $200 million
  • Evergreen starts two Med feeders
  • Harbor Maintenance Tax bill favors short sea
  • Great Lakes Jan. ore shipments off 80%
  • Import industry begins 10+2 era
  • India bans Chinese toys for 6 months
  • Napolitano reviews northern border security
  • Obama stimulus includes port security
  • Groups join FMC SoCal ports' truck case
  • Circuit sets date for SoCal truck plan arguments

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Armorique delivered
    STX Europe's Helsinki shipyard delivered the car- and passenger ferry Armorique to Brittany Ferries on January 26. The vessel is worth approximately EUR 110 million and has been designed specifically for operations on the route between Plymouth and Roscoff. The ...
  • More piracy attacks off Nigeria
    Piracy activities are on the rise off Nigeria and last week at least four attacks were reported from Nigerian waters. Last Friday, a supply vessel was attacked off the Bonny offshore terminal. There were no injuries, but the pirates stole ...
  • Norway eases tonnage tax rules
    The Norwegian government has announced changes in the much debated retroactive tax requirement in the new tonnage tax system. According to the earlier decision, shipowners are required to pay ten years of back taxes. 2/3 of this is to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Bunker prices surge across Europe
    Markets respond to gains in crude oil prices.
  • St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipment up in 2008
    Total throughput rising 2.6%, close to terminal's annual capacity.
  • LNG powered ships will cost 20% more
    Indian shipyard gives details of its LNG powered new-builds.
  • New employee at Global Risk Management
  • Fujairah terminal 'dedicated to continue growth'
    Vopak Horizon Fujairah's capacity tripled in its first decade.
  • Fuel oil spill in Russian far east
    Prosecutors begin investigation.
  • Supplier seeks $2 million from Asian carrier
    Claim is for unpaid bunker bills, interest payments and legal fees.
  • Lanka Bunkering files $1 million claim
    Seeking damages from former monopoly player.

›››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
››› 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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