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March 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Complexity delayed cruise terminal
    The development schedule for the International Cruise Terminal at Marina South was delayed due to the project's complexity, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said.

Sched Netweb site
  • China's trade value down 27pc in first two months
  • 57pc importers plan to buy more from China: Global Sources
  • Fuzhou port launches first outbound Japan cargo service
  • Chiwan welcomes maiden voyage of Chilean Antof
  • US Democratic congressman calls for tough ballast water rules
  • Jiangyin Port aims at throughput of 750,000 TEU this year
  • Safmarine names latest 3,100-TEU newbuilding
  • Chennai CT to provide direct rail freight link to Nagpur
  • 'G20 to dampen protectionism, end bank secrecy and regulate PE'
  • China Southern to implement summer-fall schedule
  • TSA cannot affirm 50pc of passenger aircraft cargo is screened
  • LAN Cargo to launch new all-cargo carrier for Latin America
  • Downturn to derail production schedules at Boeing: analysts

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • DHL and Makro to build new facility in Thailand
    DHL Supply Chain is extending its five-year partnership with wholesaler and retailer Makro, with the construction of a new USD 4.6 million automated warehouse in Wan...
  • Norbert Dentressangle 2008 results
    The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle reported that revenue in financial year 2008, at EUR 3.107 billion, was up by 72% on 2007 (primarily due to...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • V.Ships slams IACS chairman
  • TT Club's 2008 deficit
  • Golden Ocean liquidity "still challenging"
  • Owners balk at crew cost increases
  • Bourbon's good year

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Obama picks Ray Mabus for Secretary of the Navy
  • Columbia Coastal resumes Portland-NY service
  • LeTourneau to supply kits for two Petrobras rigs
  • V.Ships slams Hebei Two accusations by Korea Register chief

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Island Tug and Barge workers to receive Coast Guard honors
  • Down week recorded for US rail freight traffic
  • Sea-Tac Airport baggage project means food for Washington dogs
  • Port of Vancouver, USA nets federal stimulus funding
  • Coast Guard plans new rules for TWIC electronic readers

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Syndicated loans grind to a halt
    FEARS over shipping industry's ability to raise capital as a major source of funding 'disappears'.
  • Shipping fears local focus at state-owned banks
  • Personal reasons prompted Molaris' departure from Excel
    "MY mission had come to an end," he tells Lloyd's List in his first interview after resigning a month ago.
  • Fifth of tanker newbuilds 'will not be delivered'
    DELAYS of newbuldings are most likely in the suezmax sector, Simpson Spence & Young report suggests.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • CERA fears future oil shock
    THE RECESSION could slash future oil production and set up another price spike, IHS-owned Cambridge Energy Research Associates warned today
  • Vale starts Mozambique project
    BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale said today it has broken ground on its $1.3bn Moatize coal project in Mozambique
  • Piraeus bomb sparks shipping alert
    A SECURITY alert for shipping was issued today for Greece in reaction to an explosion outside the offices of two shipping companies in Piraeus
  • DP World delays London Gateway
    DUBAI Port World is delaying work on the London Gateway port as part of a global review of its development projects
  • Champagne offers but beer prices
    PETER Keller has warned shipping: "We cannot continue to offer champagne when customers are demanding beer prices."
  • Maersk shifts US flag vessels
    AP MØLLER Maersk will continue to enjoy a $10M payday for shifting four of its box ships from the UK register to the Stars and Stripes
  • HSH axes investor pay-outs
    EMBATTLED German ship financier HSH Nordbank is cancelling '200M ($266M) in payouts to profit-participation and silent-capital holders for 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • ANA Drops Freighter Contract
  • Hamburg Süd Restructures Europe-Australasia Network
  • Miami Port Tunnel Decision Postponed
  • Columbia Coastal Resumes Portland-NY Service
  • Rail Shippers Push for Larger STB
  • Transportation Labor Applauds FAA Choice
  • PSA Profit Plunges
  • Former ALPA Chief Named to Head FAA
  • Cosco CEO: 'Cash is King'
  • Old Dominion Doubles in Indiana
  • NYK Logistics Names U.S. Warehouse Chief
  • Major Midwestern Trucker Shuts Down
  • Maersk to Hike Rates to Mediterranean
  • Shippers Seek Sharper Regulatory Review
  • Port Freeport Gets Permit to Widen Channel
  • WTO Expects Big Decline in Global Trade
  • Ex-Im Bank Assists U.S. Railway Equipment Makers
  • "K" Line Withdraws from Portland
  • Seattle to Spend $17M More on Mobility
  • Coast Guard Seeks TWIC Comments
  • Japan Finances South African Port Project
  • Rae Steps in as FRA Deputy
  • Pirates Hijack Norwegian Tanker
  • Maersk Logistics Partners with Carbon Manager
  • MCC Transport Hikes Rates
  • OECD Predicts 'Terrible' Year
  • Small Truckers Slam Mexico Trade Effort
  • Yang Ming Adds Two Ships
  • Short Line Traffic Keeps Skidding
  • Obama Sends Rail, Mediation Picks to Senate
  • Air France-KLM warns of full year loss

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Blame Henry for the Light Dues debacle
    Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived: that was the fate of Tudor monarch Henry VIII's six wives. But during his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, Henry found time - in between arguing with the Pope - to grant a Royal Charter in 1514 to a fraternity of mariners known as the Guild of the Holy Trinity; thus sowing the seed for the formation of Trinity House, and the collection of Light Dues (LD) around the UK and Ireland's treacherous coastlines.
  • ATA claims LA Port deceived public over clean trucks
  • Pacific Adventurer awaiting repair
  • CSCL's 2008 profit decimated by rate collapse on Transpac and Europe trades
  • Alabama tenders for interest in Garrows Bend
  • PSA's profit dips

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Stolt fight erupts
    South Korea's SLS Shipbuilding takes Stolt Tankers to arbitration over cancelled parcel tanker.
  • DHT supersizes
    Tanker owner's stock heading in reverse after its boosts size of share offering Friday.
  • Ransom paid
    LPG carrier seized off Somalia in January could be released "within hours" after aircraft delivers cash.
  • Amman sold
    Jordanian-controlled newbuilding supramax City of Amman fetches $15.1m for German buyers,
  • MLL takes nine
    AP-Moller Maersk is moving nine vessels to the US flag as Maersk Line Limited renews its fleet.
  • Missed penalty
    George Economou fails to score with "unconscionable" claim over Glencore's late redelivery of panamax bulker.
  • S&P cuts cruise
    Royal Caribbean and Carnival suffer credit rating downgrade as agency cuts back revenue outlook.
  • US sub 'rolled'
    Nuclear-powered submarine which collided with warship in Strait of Hormuz, 'rolled 85 degrees'.
  • Volcano trouble
    Mount Redoubt is erupting near Chevron's Drift River Terminal in Alaska, but so far the tanker loading facility is unaffected.
  • Nipayia talks on
    Negotiations to free Greek chemical tanker and crew seized off Somalia said to be underway.
  • It's quotes time
    Panayotides gets panned by the bankers and Cosco's Wei Jiafu is caught hook, line and sinker.
  • Thunder cash
    Smit's 2009 accounts swelled by EUR 10m settlement with BP over salvage of giant Thunder Horse rig.
  • Bomb in Piraeus
    Shipping companies may have been target of homemade device which exploded in Greek port on Friday.
  • Internet in a box
    Database that aims to archive the web is housed in a shipping container.
  • Cruise crusade
    US passenger takes legal action to force NCL to provide details of alleged attackers on cruiseship.
  • Trio fail
    Canada holds two bulkers and an OBO during February with safety faults.
  • Unlucky strikes
    "Personnel mobilisations" drag profit down a packet at Greece's main port of Piraeus.
  • Wenchong jilted
    China's GSI scraps deal to buy parent CSSC's Guangzhou shipyard after share price falls.
  • Hedge fund hurt
    Concordia slices its profit forecast after writing off entire investment with troubled British hedge fund Weavering Capital.
  • Bailout round two
    South Korea pledges $150m more to prop us struggling shipbuilders and construction firms.
  • Problem child
    Oilexco Inc says it will receive only a single dollar bill from the $505m takeover of its insolvent North Sea unit.
  • Gensan grows
    Groundwork starts on Philippines company's second shipyard, set to be biggest in Mindanao.
  • Qatar coup
    Dutch shipbuilder Damen to form yard joint venture with Qatar Gas.
  • Offer pending
    Sohmen-Pao family to buy remaining shares in BW Gas after disappointing take-up of rights issue.
  • Big John bails
    Fredriksen's Geveran Trading sells all its shares in BW Gas as Sohmen-Pao family begins total takeover.
  • Cido deal sealed
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines finally buys two 1,800-teu newbuildings for knock-down $20m each.
  • Boxes found
    Australian Navy finds majority of boxes which tumbled from Swire ship in cyclone.
  • HHI running dry
    World's largest shipbuilder sees orders dive 85% in first two months of 2009 as its wait for newbuilding order goes on.
  • Ion cuts too
    FreeSeas becomes latest bulker owner to ditch dividend, but remains optimistic over handysize prospects.
  • DHT seeks cash
    OSG tanker spin-off DHT Maritime says it may issue up to 7.5m new shares in fund raising drive.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Maersk hikes U.S./Med rates
  • NYK slashes profit projections
  • Jacksonville loses one service, gains two
  • February air freight falls 22%
  • Old Dominion, Hanjin offer joint LCL service
  • Feds push out stimulus funds for transport
  • Oberstar calls for 2nd new Great Lakes icebreaker
  • Poor records hinder food supply regulators
  • AAEI seeks better regulation cost analysis
  • China eyes Shanghai as finance, shipping center
  • UTi reports 4th quarter loss
  • PSA profit dives 46% in 2008
  • HPH revenue up 4%, but parent's profit slides
  • Truckers: L.A. statements deceptive

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • New feeder service to Göteborg
    In April, Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) will open a new route to the Port of Göteborg for exports to Asia, North America and Australia. The vessels on the route
  • Two chemical tankers seized within 24 hours
    Two European owned chemical tankers have been hijacked off Somalia in only 24 hours. The Greek-owned Panamanian registered Nipayia, 8.742 DWT, with a crew of 19 and the
  • New port facility in Malmö
    CMP (Copenhagen Malmö Port) will get a new port facility at Malmö's Northern Port. The City of Malmö and the construction company Skanska has signed a contract worth SEK 845
  • Turbulent year for Nordic Tankers
    Nordic Tankers A/S has been been very affected by the financial crisis and the turbulence in the company management after Steen Bryde's hostile take-over in April 2008. Both
  • Bill for fixed link passed in Denmark
    The bill for a fixed link over the Fehmarn Belt was finally passed in the Danish parliament on Thursday this week. A majority agreed to build the bridge. The construction

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2009
  • Americas: Prices flatten out to end week
    Markets hovering around levels established mid-week.
  • New terminal could be operational in two years
    Building work on Algeciras Isla Verde bulk liquid terminal will start 'shortly'.
  • Europe: Mixed price picture to end the week
    Good activity reported in Hamburg, ARA ports remain quiet.
  • Bunker hub reports 'no spills' for 2008
    Port of Algeciras 'leads the way' in oily waste collection.
  • Cape Town barge back in service
    Supplies restricted and prices firm in South African bunker market.
  • Commodity trader to enter fuel oil market
    Noble Group could be hoping to gain from firm margins.
  • Asia: Bunkers end week with more gains
    Tokyo Bay prices overtake Busan for the first time in five weeks.
  • New corruption charges In Singapore
    Court hears allegations of 'short deliveries'.
  • China to further open up bonded bunker market
    China takes step another step to liberalising the market.
  • Hambantota project aims for faster completion
    Phase one of the project, which includes a bunkering terminal, can be completed ahead of time.
  • New bunker tanker to 'benefit' Auckland's economy
    Shell New Zealand to operate the double-hulled tanker.
  • HKMEx appoints new president
    New appointee has extensive commodity trading experience.

›››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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