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July 27, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New rules seen cutting fuel oil demand
    New regulations that will force the shipping industry to switch to cleaner fuel could snuff out nearly a quarter of European demand for fuel oil by 2015.
  • Ship brokers body backs central screen idea
    Freight derivatives brokers will support the idea of a central trading screen for forward freight agreements (FFAs) on the Baltic Exchange, a chairman of the FFA brokers' association said last Friday.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV Norasia to start Indus service, revamps Super Galex
  • Zim to call at Da Chan Bay Terminal One
  • Port of Ningbo box volume drops 9.3pc in June
  • Amsterdam container volume slides 40pc, transshipment up 2pc
  • Hyundai shipbuilders, Russia's United Industrial Corp team up
  • Deutsche Post DHL suffers 71pc second quarter profit loss
  • Southern Asia Ports Logistics and Shipping conference Sept 24-25
  • Redundant French workers barricade boss in airport office
  • Changi Airport Group buys stake in India's first airport city
  • All Nippon Airways resumes Tokyo to Shanghai Pudong service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Wilson Sandhu Logistics revamps Wilson Pipeline
  • Container shipping to face rough weather in 2010, say analysts
  • Recession pulls down Europe's box shipping volumes by 20 pc
  • MSC announces rate restoration on India-E. Africa trade
  • Tobacco exports up
  • KPT zeroes in on XI Plan capacity target with 3 major projects
  • Rlys earns more from freight traffic in Q1
  • Tea shipments in full rakes could begin from Amingaon ICD
  • Pact on Trans Asian Rail comes into force
  • TCI net up by 35 pc
  • One-third of boxship orders deferred-report
  • Govt borrowing may raise interest rates-economists
  • PPP appraisal panel approves 1,400-km road projects costing over Rs 15,500 cr.
  • New FTP will offer export sops, stimulus packages will stay, indicates Sharma
  • India to stay among top 5 FDI destinations
  • Refunds swell direct tax collections
  • Scindia sees exports remaining static at 2008-09 level
  • US move to review export controls may benefit India
  • BoA to consider 5 SEZ proposals on Aug. 11
  • Nafed gets new Chairman
  • New high-tech steel silos set up in TN to store foodgrains

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 23, 2009
  • Vopak expects Q2/2009 group operating profit
    Preliminary reporting on the first six months of 2009 indicates a robust group operating profit for the Rotterdam (Netherlands)-based company Vopak. The current expectation is...
  • UPS profits fell in Q2/2009
    UPS Inc, the world's largest shipping carrier and parcel operator, said that its second quarter profit plunged by 49% to USD 445 million, as sales slipped by 16.7% amid the ec...
  • Polar Logistics joins BDP Global Network
    Sweden-based Polar Logistics AB has joined the BDP Global Network, an alliance of small to medium-sized logistics firms. The network includes 18 companies from countries in the Asi...
  • Stena trying to cut price of newbuildings by 50%
    Stena-Line is trying to cut the price of two newbuildings ordered from Wadan Yards in Wismar and Warnem'nde (both Germany). The total value of the order comes to EUR...

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Warships foil hijacking
  • More use of Scopic "likely"
  • Downturn and legal action hit Horizon
  • Matson boosts A&B

Marine Logweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • Chouest to build 360 ft AHTS

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • CN temporarily pulls service at Vancouver, BC terminals
  • Rail freight traffic down during week
  • NOAA asks mariners to keep lookout for buoys
  • Panama Canal reports third quarter metrics
  • COSCON joins Evergreen in new China express service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd asks for rates cut
    STRUGGLING German carrier pressing shipowners for hefty cut in charter rates similar to rescue package negotiated by CSAV.
  • Fears over LOF changes 'unfounded'
    CONCERNS about Lloyd's plans for the 100-year-old arbitration system are "unfounded".
  • Idle LNG ships costing owners $50,000 per day
    SOME of the world's most expensive vessels remain unemployed off the coast of Khor Fakkan.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • D'Amato files re-org plan
    ITALY'S D'Amato di Navigazione has filed a restructuring plan with the Court of Naples, a spokesperson has confirmed
  • US Congress urges $10 box fee
    US CONGRESSMAN James L Oberstar recommended a $10 per teu fee on every container moving through a US port to help address a $140Bn shortfall in transportation funding
  • Probe fallout pummels Horizon
    HORIZON Lines revealed deep second-quarter losses today, driven by both antitrust investigation costs and flagging demand
  • OceanFreight makes S&P moves
    OCEANFREIGHT has made a flurry of transactions, including the purchase of one Capesize and the disposal of another
  • CMB hit by volatile drybulk
    BELGIAN shipping group Compagnie Maritime Belge has been hit hard by a sharp drop in earnings from its drybulk unit, Bocimar
  • HHLA surrenders L'beck terminal
    HAMBURG container terminal group Hamburger Hafen & Logistik is giving up most of its operations in L'beck, the company announced today
  • Brazil ports minister joins waste row
    BRAZIL'S ports minister Pedro Brito has criticised those responsible for shipments of toxic rubbish that arrived earlier this month

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • U.S. Promises Nearly $1 Billion for WTO
  • Government, Industry Promote Voluntary Standards
  • House Bill Adds Tax on Imports, Exports
  • TCI Profit Surges 35 Percent
  • Evergreen, COSCON to Launch China Service
  • Rail Jobs Fall in June
  • Longshoremen Endorse Trumka for AFL-CIO
  • Saia Loses $1.7M
  • FMC Assesses $748,000 in Penalties
  • Hamburg Box Stevedore to Sell Terminal
  • Brazilians Balk at Argentina's Import Restrictions
  • Knight Transportation Keeps Grip on Profit
  • Japan Warns against Buy American provisions
  • Tacoma Imports Plunge 35.5 Percent
  • CN Withdraws Port Vancouver Rail Service
  • Weak Volumes Hurt Horizon Results
  • Shippers Ask Senate to Temper Energy Bill
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Revenue Crashes
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL Combine Atlantic Service
  • Con-way Reports $31.5 Million Profit
  • Ryder Profit Falls 64 Percent
  • DOT Weekly Stimulus Payouts Rise $91M
  • ABX Closes Wilmington Hub
  • BNSF Net Rises 15 Percent to $404M
  • China to Become World's Largest Exporter
  • NY-NJ Port Funds Truck Replacement

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • What's in that container: hazardous cargo or toxic waste?
    Malcom McLean's 60-year-old concept of loading cargo into steel boxes spawned the globalisation of trade and arguably reduced the threat of war between nations that might otherwise have no mutual business interests
  • Temporary respite for ocean carriers
  • Zim swaps Spanish ports
  • Grim profits & outlook from logistics giants
  • Stock market rally continues

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • Duchess sold
    Numerous brokers say Ship Finance International has sold a single-hull VLCC for as much as $20m.
  • Italian owner files
    Michelle D'Amato's D'Amato di Navigazione has filed for court protection in Naples but says it's not insolvent or bankrupt.
  • Vale still busy
    Roger Agnelli-led iron ore miner said to be buying capesize from Grand Union for $20m.
  • Sale quashed
    Plug pulled on OceanFreight's proposed panamax purchase as seller's bank fails to 'lift conditions'.
  • Matson lifts A&B
    Oakland liner operator returns to profitability in the second quarter and sees volumes improve across all trade lanes.
  • Survey outfit dips
    WesternGeco suffers 51% drop in second-quarter operating income as marine revenue slumps.
  • Riga blast scare
    Acetone cyanhydrin leak from containers at the port of Riga leads to evacuation of nearby neighbourhoods.
  • Another crash
    Leaving the port of Santos months after collision, heavy-lifter Zhen Hua is involved in another.
  • Horizon drops
    Chuck Raymond-led owner sinks into the red in second quarter due to antitrust settlement and a relentless global recession.
  • Aeolos victory
    Embiricos tanker company wins another round in VLCC charter battle with Petrobras.
  • Greek buys cape
    OceanFreight takes another bulker off Bocimar and confirms departure of smaller unit Juneau.
  • Rubbish arrests
    Three men collared in UK over alleged illegal shipments of waste to Brazil freed on bail.
  • Heavy fall
    Korean shipbuilder HHI blames foreign exchange losses for big drop in second quarter profit.
  • It's quotes time
    London shipbrokers are clowning around and Swire feels the thunder downunder.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Spyros Laimos has $700m for new bulkers, Stolt-Nielsen takes three axed Eitzen newbuildings and Maersk gets huge windfall from UK tax man.
  • Hunting ringgits
    Dennis Ling's HUBLine targets MYR 124m haul from rights issue to bolster its balance sheet.
  • Cochin builds
    Indian port invites tenders to develop bunker and LPG terminal at Puthuvype.
  • Star's stinker
    Star Reefers' second quarter bottom line dives by two thirds due to rotten reefer market.
  • TOO rebounds
    Teekay offshore spin-off bags stronger first quarter figures despite falling revenue.
  • A step closer
    Sri Lanka to propose new ferry link to India at Asian transport ministers' summit.
  • Saved by swaps
    Teekay Tankers sees spot rates fall, but first quarter profit grows as interest rate deals boost bottom line.
  • Eight injured
    Passengers hurt as Norwegian ferry Smorbukk strikes Oslo quayside head on.
  • Sliced open
    Historic Austrian paddle steamer severely damaged in collision with river cruiseship on Danube.
  • Dung dong deal
    Grass greener in Vietnam where Thoresen Thai acquires French-owned fertiliser outfit.
  • Canadian cash
    Davie Yards wins more loans from government agencies to keep on building.
  • Brace yourself
    Pacific Shipping Trust warns low rates to cast shadow over boxship market for foreseeable future as it posts mixed results.
  • Asian express
    Coscon and Evergreen launch joint South-east Asia run with four 2,100-teu vessels.
  • Exchange gain
    Teekay LNG reverses first-quarter loss last year to post profit purely on better financial instruments.
  • Mixed results
    Chinese government official says the year's import figures will reveal a mixed bag of results.
  • Sabotage!
    Former workers at Poland's Szczecin accused of trying to wreck Qatari takeover by alleging "illegal activities".
  • Cautious approach
    Panama Canal boss predicts 'flat' year ahead but says waterway not severely affected by economic downturn.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • Drewry: Ship operating costs to fall in 2009-10
  • Horizon Lines: Loss reflects legal costs
  • Matson hit by lower container volumes
  • IATA begins e-freight effort in Japan
  • Cathay increases Saudi services, decreases others
  • Railroads want tax incentives to expand capacity
  • Con-way returns to profitability
  • BNSF profit up despite 26% revenue drop
  • Auto processing consolidated in Port Newark
  • Panama Canal: Fewer ships, less waiting
  • DP World says Vietnam terminal to open in October

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 24, 2009
  • Suppliers, buyers face firming fundamentals
    Both sides of the bunkering equation grappling with price rises as week ends.
  • European bunker prices end the week firm
    Rotterdam goes above $400 for the first time in 9 months.
  • Bunker rules will hit European fuel oil demand
    Stricter sulphur limits in European ECAs 'will boost fuel oil exports to Asia bunker market'.
  • Global average bunker fuel sulphur content still falling
    Only 23 out of 106,925 samples exceeding 4.50% sulphur in 2008.
  • Shipping could be targeted for funds
    'Seeds have been sown' for shipping to be seen as a source of revenue in global campaign to reduce GHG emissions.
  • Antarctic fuel oil ban on the way
    IMO committee approves proposal, formal adoption expected in 2010.
  • IMO adopts amendments to STS oil transfer regulations
    Rules apply to transfer of oil cargo at sea, but excludes bunkering operations.
  • Bunker prices surge in key Asian ports
    Tight supplies and rising fuel oil cargo values see Hong Kong bunkers up by $22 pmt.
  • Algeciras sees continued growth for bunkers
    Reports 11% bunker sales increase even as first-half total port throughout drops.
  • Supplier wins ISO certification
    Turkey-based Arkas Bunkering says certification shows its commitment to 'service quality'.
  • Double-hull lube barge first for Singapore
    Chevron to replace single-hulls by chartering two new barges from United Maritime.
  • Chimbusco Pan Nation opens office in Singapore
    Bunker trading has started, looking to expand operations.
  • China, Ecuador ink crude oil deal
    PetroChina will buy 2.88 million barrels of oil a month.
  • Sunken fishing vessel refloated
    Risk of an oil spill averted in Australian waters.

›››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
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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