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May 28, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dry bulk capacity may reach surplus in H2
    Dry bulk shipping capacity may reach a surplus in the second half of 2009, pushing charter rates lower, said the president of Cargill Ocean Transportation, a unit of Cargill Inc.
  • Idled container vessels seen doubling to 20%
    The world's shipping lines may double the number of idled container carriers to 20 per cent of the global fleet amid a surge in new vessels and as the recession saps demand, said First Ship Lease Trust's Philip Clausius.
  • Maersk urges shipping climate deal
    The head of shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk called on Tuesday on governments to reach a global climate deal for the shipping industry when they meet on a new climate treaty in December.
  • APL to raise rates on Asia-Europe trade routes

Sched Netweb site
  • APL to increase rate US$300 per TEU on Asia to Europe trade
  • AADA bunker surcharge rises to US$275/TEU, US$550/FEU June 12
  • Domestic trade lifts Port of Tianjin April box volume 5.3pc
  • OECD chief sees global recovery beginning at year's end
  • Israeli security man urges snipers firing aft at pirates
  • Manzhouli checkpoint's April trade volume up 8pc
  • Long Beach Port tells staff to take 5 days unpaid leave
  • CSAV redeploys larger 6,500-TEU ships to Super Galex, not ABS
  • US railways support Senate's surface infrastructure transport bill
  • CEVA Group posts March improvement in Q1 results
  • BA suffers record US$347 million loss and 2,500 layoffs
  • AF-KLM, Delta join to offer 25pc of transatlantic capacity
  • IATA chief says air cargo industry has hit bottom

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EEPC presses home need for quick refund of state levies
  • Handicraft exports rising again
  • Service providers exempted from providing BG to avail of export sops
  • Rituals done, work on Mumbai Port's offshore box terminal gets off the mark
  • GPA recycles one-third of its scrap metal waste in 2008
  • Report identifies investment opportunities worth a phenomenal Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Railways
  • Pranab to hold pre-Budget parleys with industry captains on June 1
  • MSMEs seek sweeping tax reforms
  • Japan driving hard bargain for Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
  • Unpopular FBT may be scrapped
  • Machinery & consumer electronics on display at two fairs
  • Only Central agency can now issue drug export quality certificate

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Virgin Atlantic reports profit increase
    The UK carrier Virgin Atlantic has reported a sharp increase in its pre-tax profits from GBP 34.8 million in 2007-2008 to GBP 68.4 million in the last financial year. In the 12 mon...
  • JAL and Mitsui cooperate
    Japan Airlines Group (JAL) and Mitsui & Co Ltd (Mitsui) jointly announced a business alliance agreement in the logistics field, with JAL offering its air cargo transport services a...
  • M&M to build logistics terminal in Casablanca
    M&M Maroc SA, the Moroccan subsidiary of Militzer & Münch, plans to start construction work on a logistics terminal in Casablanca at the end of this year. The 13,000 sqm facil...
  • Agility Project Logistics working with Chevron
    Agility Project Logistics has entered into an agreement with Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron) for supply base operations and transportation services to support the Gorgon Proje...
  • Rhenus to open two new locations in Italy
    Rhenus Logistics SpA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rhenus group, recently officially inaugurated two new branch offices in Italy. Shipments primarily for Germany and Austria, v...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • IMEC, ITF re-affirm support for Hebei Spirit Two
  • APL to raise freight rates
  • Asian owners call for extended P Canal rate cuts
  • BW and ASRY expand repair deal
  • Dutch bow thruster liability ruling
  • Box revival signs at Marseilles

Marine Logweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Washburn & Doughty to build Z-Tech escort tugs
  • California ARB reg could lead to propulsion failures
  • $61.5 million FMS order for United States Marine Ocean carriers form Heavy Lift Club

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Corps set to continue deepening of Columbia River navigation channel
  • Port of Seattle earns award for supporting military employees
  • Coast Guard cutter HEALY returns from Bering Sea mission
  • ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of April
  • Trucking group publishes handbook on securing cargo

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • German owners set to ink CSAV rescue deal
    SHIPOWNERS heading for agreement to prevent stricken line from bankruptcy ahead of Thursday's deadline.
  • CSAV rescue hangs on cancellation of Samsung Heavy order
  • South Korea to free Hebei Two soon
    SOUTH Korean diplomats expect duon would be allowed to head home to India within two weeks.
  • Asian owners stand firm over seafarers criminalisation
    THE Asian Shipowners' Forum said it would continue to speak out on the unfair treatment of seafarers.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Cargo rate pressures building
    FREIGHT rates for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes are likely to feel pressure in the next months as project investments fizzle, conference was warned today
  • Seoul joins ship search treaty
    SOUTH Korea today signed up to an international treaty that allows it to search and detain ships that might be carrying weapons of mass destruction
  • Somalia reportedly blocks ports
    SOMALIA'S interim government is reportedly blockading ports in insurgent-run regions to curb piracy
  • Pacific Dawn flu spreads
    RISING numbers of South Pacific passengers with swine flu is causing further headaches for P&O Cruises Australia and health authorities
  • AT to launch new Med services
    SPAIN'S ferry operator Acciona Trasmediterranea said today it plans two new services from Tangiers-Med in Morocco to Barcelona and to Sète in southern France
  • Cruise pricing stablising?
    CLOSE-IN cruise pricing appears to be stabilising after hitting more new lows this month, Wachovia analyst Tim Conder said today
  • No let-up in Rule Bs
    AFTER a brief lull early this month, maritime attachment claims in the Southern District of New York are again being filed at a brisk pace

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • U.S., Canada Pledge Better Cross-Border Cooperation
  • Steel Imports Dropped 21 Percent in April
  • Calif. Releases $90M for Emissions Plans
  • Saia Cuts Day Off Delivery Times
  • FMC Studies EC Antitrust Decision
  • WTO's Lamy Sees Renewed Doha Commitment
  • Truck Interests at Odds over Driver Database
  • Marseilles Box Throughput Picks Up
  • Global Air Freight Falls 21.7 Percent
  • Breakbulk Market Weathering Economic Bust
  • Breakbulk Carriers Form Association
  • Antwerp, Rotterdam Stack Aluminum
  • TTI Algeciras Orders 20 Kalmar Carriers
  • Cargoitalia Receives First MD-11
  • NYK Returns to W. Africa with Partner
  • APL Plans Asia-Europe Rate Hikes
  • Japanese Exports Tumble 39 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Rail group calls for greener London Olympics
  • APL rates drift down
  • Bonne nouvelles de Marseilles
  • South Africa spirals into recession
  • ATA truck index contracts 13%; but US consumer confidence up

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • PGS ballasts up
    Oslo's Petroleum Geo-Services is taking on financial ballast through a private placement.
  • View 'negative'
    Moody's maintains Ultrapetrol ratings, but takes dimmer view on future for South American multi-sector owner.
  • Spat gets personal
    Christen Sveaas attacks Trico chairman Joseph Compofelice over pay rise with directors' share options also a bone of contention.
  • From the ashes
    George Economou walks away with $25m lump sum plus a new 11 year contract after resolving COA dispute with Fortescue.
  • NOO fear
    Non operating owners feel the crunch as their share of idle containership tonnage escalates.
  • Erria tanks
    Danish tanker and boxship player sees first quarter losses widen as two container vessels go into lay-up.
  • Idle FPSO stays
    ExxonMobil holds on to SBM Offshore unit which has not produced oil since 2006.
  • Strike threat
    Workers at Keppel Cebu yard in the Philippines plan walk-out over redundancies.
  • No problem
    Panama Canal Authority denies claim that expansion work bids are over-budget, with offers still in sealed envelopes.
  • Container crunch
    Ofer family holding company Israel Corp sees first quarter profit slashed in tough box markets.
  • Imarex ups profit
    Record quarter for OTC segment sends first quarter net up at Norwegian derivatives trader.
  • Osprey scrapped
    US maritime administration sends 1958-built tanker to Texas breakers for $12,000.
  • Armada hits back
    Armada says decision to appoint judicial manager has been postponed until after Friday's creditors meeting.
  • Attica in reverse
    Greek ferry owner posts large first-quarter loss on bunker hedges and freight volume decline.
  • Globus net drops
    Weakened bulker market sends net profit spinning at George Karageorgiou-led Globus Maritime.
  • Box record
    Danish short-sea operator Unifeeder posts best ever profit for 2008, but fourth quarter hit by downturn.
  • Ore binge overkill
    BHP's Marius Kloppers questions sustainability of China's recent surge in ion ore imports.
  • Search off
    US Coast Guard suspends hunt for 18-year-old student who fell from Carnival cruiseship.
  • NOL still weak
    Singapore liner operator continues to see double-digit declines in container volumes and revenue.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Zim losses grow as cargo volumes drip
  • Sustainable rates? "Not even close," says APL
  • MOL executive: Eyeing bulk acquisition
  • Cargoitalia receives first MD-11 freighter
  • Truck index at lowest since Nov. 2001
  • Obama reorganizes homeland security staff
  • Chinese tomato paste exports spread
  • Casper hub opens to wind turbine shipments
  • Asian ship owners urge long-term Panama Canal fee cuts
  • NOAA: New rules will protect whales
  • Marseilles box volume rebounds slightly in April

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • New regime for port state controls adopted
    The port state control organisation Paris MOU, which currently includes 27 member states and the EU Commission, has at a meeting in Reykjavik decided on changes in the port state
  • US Navy in Tallinn Bay
    The US Navy's combined ro-ro and container vessel USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo arrived in Tallinn Bay last week to take part in an international exercise together with
  • Seadrill's result improves
    The international offshore drilling contractor Seadrill, controlled by John Fredriksen, reports a record high EBITDA of USD 347 million in the first quarter of 2009. Consolidated revenues for the first
  • Swedish unit captured pirates
    Early this morning, suspected pirates attacked the Greek flagged bulk carrier M/V Antonis in the Gulf of Aden. The pirates fired upon the ship with small arms and rocket

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2009
  • Coast Guard predicts 'equipment failures' from low-sulphur fuel
    California regulation to begin July 1, shipowners offered guidance on fuel switching safety.
  • Bunker prices surge in Northern Europe
    But markets lacked direction in southern ports.
  • Ferry operator reports hedging losses
    Attica sees loss of over $6 million from financial derivatives.
  • Petrobras buys fuel oil cargo
    Deal comes amid expectations of tighter Asian fuel oil market.
  • New bunker tanker delivered to Italian owner
    Turkish yard says there is strong interest from European owners for three identical newbuilds under construction.
  • WFS 'gaining market share'
    Bunker sales drop 'only a few percentage points'.
  • IMO report: SECAs have 'significant impact'
    Current MARPOL limit estimated to have cut sulphur emissions by 42% in European SECAs.
  • Singapore bunkers at seven-month high
    Prices in Asian hub jump by over $12 on bullish trading.
  • Brightoil to become accredited Singapore supplier
    Chinese supplier awaiting final stages of approval from MPA for its bunkering license.
  • Maersk backs bunker levy
    Group CEO says company supports Danish proposal to introduce a 'climate levy' of as much as $45 pmt on bunker fuel.
  • World will 'run out' of oil in '20-25 years'
    Nuclear power will be a 'good substitute', says commodities market player.
  • Bunker hedges help Norden see profit
    But profit and revenues still fell on lower TC rates and fewer ship days.
  • GAC responds to demand for lay-ups
    Ship owners 'increasingly looking to lay-ups to avoid un-profitable journeys'.

›››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
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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