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April 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mid-East rates may drop as Rotterdam oil fills up
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude may drop as onshore tanks at Rotterdam, Europe's largest refinery centre, fill with oil.
  • Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng plans IPO
    Privately-held Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries Co Ltd is aiming for an initial public offering possibly in Hong Kong this year, its president said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates US$500/TEU from Far East June 15
  • Laid up fleet rises to 506 ships from 486 two weeks ago
  • Container shipping shows signs of recovery in March
  • CSCL expands AEX 1 service with new Xingang, Dalian, Busan calls
  • Shanghai quarterly container volume expected to fall 15pc
  • 'K' Line profit falls 61pc as revenues decline 7pc
  • APL's four-week container shipping volumes fall 22pc
  • ESC opposes Rotterdam Rules as too much risk for shippers
  • Petraeus on pirates: Arm yourself and don't rely on navies
  • Xian-Frankfurt all-cargo flight service launched
  • Sydney airport completes US$36.27 million upgrade
  • Agility opens AsiaPac logistics hub, chairman to join Singapore's EDB

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line wins 3 major awards
  • The big opportunity in coastal shipping
  • TKM opens office in Shanghai
  • Mercator Lines wins 2 awards at Singapore
  • Atlas Shipping Group holds interactive managers' meet in capital
  • Grand Alliance bestowed 'Best Container Shipping Alliance' Award
  • NYK's liner division achieves AEO status in Benelux
  • Textile exporters scout for alternative markets to US & Europe
  • Apeda issues fresh guidelines for mango exports
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on cold-rolled steel products imported from EU, US & China
  • Safeguard duty on uncoated & copy paper imports proposed
  • MoS asks Major Ports' Chairmen to enforce reduced manning scales
  • 10 pc growth in direct tax collections seen
  • India weathering economic storm-Ahluwalia
  • Govt ready to buy bonds worth $ 10 bn to enhance capital base of IMF
  • BRIC seeks increased role in IMF affairs
  • OECD too calls for crackdown on tax havens

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • TNT to acquire Brazilian delivery partner Expresso Araçatuba
    The Dutch service provider TNT is to acquire Expresso Araçatuba Transportes e Logística, a key delivery partner of TNT Merc'rio in Brazil's Central West and North regions since 200...
  • Karl Dischinger receives licence to pack foodstuffs
    Karl Dischinger, a specialised forwarding company based in Ehrenkirchen-Kirchhofen near Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), has taken a major step towards assuring quality in the foods...
  • Con-way reports loss in Q1/2009
    The US-based freight forwarding group Con-way reported that revenue in Q1/2009 was USD 962.9 million, down 19.9% from USD 1.2 billion in last year's first quarter. Q1/2009 resulted...
  • DHL opens new gateway in Taipei
    The German service provider DHL recently inaugurated its new TWD 210 million Taipei Gateway located at the Farglory free trade zone at Taoyuan international airport (Taiwan. Shipme...
  • Ceva Logistics to manage European warehouse for Dr Scholl's shoes
    Ceva Logistics has extended its partnership with SSL, a consumer brand company managing the leading global brands Durex and Scholl plus a diverse portfolio of locally owned brands....
  • ECT best container terminal in Europe
    For the fourth time in a row, the readers of an Asia trade magazine have chosen the Dutch facility ECT as the best container terminal in Europe. This confirms the leading role...
  • Hamburg welcomes the CMA CGM Andromeda - its biggest containership caller ever
    On 20 April 2009 the new flagship of the French shipping company CMA CGM docked at the port of Hamburg. With a slot capacity of 11,356 teu and 800 reefer plugs, the CMA CGM Androme...
  • Höegh Autoliners adds New York as port of loading
    Höegh Autoliners (Oslo), a private Norwegian shipping company jointly owned by Leif H'egh & Co (62.5%) and A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (37.5% per cent), has announced that, in addi...
  • Hamburg Süd's results are positive thanks to bulker business
    Dr Ottmar Gast, the chairman of the German shipping company Hamburg S'd, told the press at its annual press conference in Hamburg that his company had a relatively good year i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Jurong seeks buyer for Petrorig I semi
  • Maersk strengthens defenses against piracy
  • Colonna's starts on five-year S.I. Ferry contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Coast Guard makes decision on Oregon LNG facilities
  • Truck Tonnage Index sees big drop during March
  • Puget Sound Safety Committee looking for possible candidates
  • Port of Tacoma places 2008 Annual Report online
  • Panama Canal Authority upgrades tugboat fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Danaos chief detects first signs that worst is over for box trades
    PIRAEUS-based containership owner believes worst of the container shipping crisis may have passed.
  • Shippers go on alert for box line bankruptcies
  • Irish Continental shares slide as Moonduster scraps bid
    MOONDUSTER and any parties acting in concert with it will not be proceeding with an offer for ICG.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Another shipping bubble rising?
    SHIPPING will remain highly cyclical despite of lessons from the global recession, a Lloyd's Register-Fairplay manager has warned ' which could mean a new bubble
  • Breaking watchdog gets green prize
    A LAWYER has won an environmental award for promoting a ban on Western nations from depositing ships laden with hazardous waste in Bangladesh
  • Oakland offers discounts, too
    OAKLAND, California's third-biggest box port, is matching Long Beach and Los Angeles with incentives and discounts, with the aim of keeping customers and maintaining throughput
  • Investors pummel Seaspan stock
    SHARES of box shipowner Seaspan have plummeted since the company announced that dividends would be slashed and newbuildings delayed
  • US maritime appointments needed
    THE NEED for the White House to make key maritime appointments became more critical today with the announced departure of another member of the Federal Maritime Commission
  • Fortescue volume and profits fall
    PILBARA floods and changed mining techniques harmed third-quarter production for Fortescue Metals, according to figures released today
  • Asian coal falls predicted
    DEMAND for thermal coal imports from key Asian buyers will fall this year as industrial output slows, a sector analysis has predicted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Martinair Exec Agrees to Jail Time
  • Montreal Drops Tariff Increase
  • Fuel Hedging Cuts LAN Profit
  • Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps 34 Percent
  • Consumer Confidence Bounces Back
  • Vancouver Tonnage Drops in First Quarter
  • CN Brings in Jobin as Finance Officer
  • Steel Imports Drop in March
  • EU to Probe Chinese Postal Law
  • Canada Disputes U.S. Meat Labeling
  • Vancouver Port to Stay Open despite Strike
  • "K" Line Logistics Disputes Anti-Monopoly Fine
  • Shipping Lines Fight California Emissions Rule
  • Senator Seeks 'Opt Out' For Highway Trust Fund
  • Canadian Trucker Mullen's Profit Sinks
  • Maersk Tightens Anti-Piracy Measures
  • Mumbai to Maintain Rates through July
  • Danaos Delays Container Ship Delivery
  • Amsterdam Boosts Cargo, But Not Boxes
  • Port of Mobile to Get Stimulus Funds
  • Panalpina Profit Plunges 95 Percent
  • Lack of Stimulus Angers Great Lakes Shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • ICG deal off: shares in freefall
  • APLL renews contracts with Dow Corning
  • Hapag hikes rates and trims staff costs
  • Fired HSH Nordbank executive to face criminal charges
  • Container truckers threaten strike at Vancouver

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Casualty File
    WebTV roundup offers dramatic footage of rescue from Chinese junk after collision with chemical tanker.
  • Bottom sighted
    Danaos CEO says the containership market stopped spiralling downward and began an upturn in the first quarter.
  • Ro-ro escapes
    The Italian Jolly Smeraldo was no so happy while under pirate attack, as the IBF expands "high risk" area.
  • Revenues slump
    Michael Ryan-led American Commercial Lines suffers $5.46m loss in the first quarter as revenues plunged.
  • ISC revs up
    US shipowner reports 54% leap in first-quarter revenue as profits nearly double, but board vote marred by concerns over independence.
  • '09 outlook cut
    Steel demand's slow return leads Jefferies analyst to slash rate projections by 40%.
  • Cecon bags loan
    Vote by Norway subsea player's bondholders allows the company to draw on $200m in financing from Export Development Canada for Davie newbuildings.
  • Swine flu halt
    Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corp halt all sailings to Mexico in wider response to swine flu.
  • Reflection time
    Delegates relax by the Huangpu River at the end of TradeWinds Shipping Energy 2009.
  • Calmer seas?
    Dino Caroussis in hopeful mood as massive refinancing of UK Club boosts reserves.
  • Hammer time
    Odfjell's COO Jan Hammer to take temporary charge as incoming CEO Haakon Ringdal takes sick leave.
  • A green agenda
    DNV boss says a new green awareness is sweeping through China
  • Belships cut
    Norwegian bulker player's first quarter net result still positive, but down from 2008.
  • Okean on slide
    Wadan Yards' Ukraine plant sees losses widen in 2008 as revenues slump 42%.
  • Darwin's Rule
    Shanghai shipping boss says the market is all about the 'survival of the fittest'.
  • ICG deal dead
    Moonduster pulls interest in Irish Ferries owner citing credit crunch and poor markets.
  • ESL shake-up
    Top dog at Emirates Shipping Line has handed over the reins to counterpart at Taiwanese-owned TS Lines.
  • Axed rig on block
    SembCorp quashes PetroMena's rig newbuilding contract and advertises finished unit to the market.
  • Eitzen axes again
    Oslo owner rids itself of last newbuildings, cutting its capital expenditure program to zero.
  • Fesco gets Sly
    Sylvester Stallone boards captive Russian cargoship and shoots all the pirates ' in new Hollywood blockbuster.
  • Nothing doing
    Fred Olsen Production says no new FPSO contracts were awarded worldwide in first quarter as its losses widen.
  • Russia nabs 29
    Talks on over what to do with suspected attackers of Sovcomflot tanker off Somalia.
  • EMS slips
    Drop in profit despite soaring sales sends shares in Annette Malm Justad-led Eitzen Maritime Services down.
  • Tragic risk
    UK accident report finds danger of deck repairs in typhoon underestimated as chief engineer killed by wave on Maersk Kithira.
  • Chowgule strong
    Indian bulker owner increases operating profit in year to 31 March, despite slump in autumn.
  • Maintain course
    Shipowner's boss says the industry has not lost sight of green issues amid the crisis.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • MOL prepares for another tough year
  • Reports: Emirates in deal with TS Lines
  • Maersk reviews piracy policy
  • Army Corps leaves Soo Lock off stimulus project list
  • McLeod Software acquires iLENS
  • U.S. GDP falls 6.1% in 1st quarter
  • Shippers cautioned about growing supply chain risk
  • U.S. says pork supply is "safe"
  • Panalpina reports sharp drop in earnings
  • CBP to start broker self-assessment pilot program
  • Ahern: Broker license processing delays "unacceptable"
  • PMSA sues to stop Calif. offshore fuel law
  • Gelderland to head Bremerhaven terminal
  • Felixstowe to chill out in June

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • SEK 40 million loss for SRAB
    Stockholm-based owner SRAB reports a SEK 40 million loss in the first quarter. Net revenues increased from SEK 18 million in Q1 2008 to SEK 22.2 million. The
  • Concordia close to zero
    G'teborg-based tanker owner Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 400,000 profit for the first quarter this year, after writing down of the company's USD 3.6 million holding in Weavering
  • Nine suspected pirates released
    Nine suspected pirates were apprehended by the EU Navfor Spanish warship Numancia 200 nautical miles north of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean shortly after the attack on the cruise
  • Brand new car carrier lost in China
    The brand new car carrier Dyvi Pacific has been declared a total loss only a few weeks before its delivery from the Chinese shipbuilder Samjin Shipbuilding Industries Co at Weihai
  • Novoship tanker NS Commander in pirate attack
    During the afternoon of 27 April, pirates attacked Novoship's Aframax tanker NS Commander 300 nautical miles from the coast in the Gulf of Aden while the vessel was en route
  • Smyril Line expects profit in 2009
    Smyril Line P/F expects to generate a profit of DKK 13 million this year. Last year, the company posted a loss of DKK 207 million after substantial depreciation in
  • Five newbuildings to Laurin
    Laurin, through its company Anglo-Atlantic Steaamship Company, has taken over three newbuildings from Eitzen Chemical. The three newbuildings at Trogis Shipyard in Craoaia are sister vessels of two vessels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Northern European bunker prices firming
    But price movements in Southern Europe are more sluggish.
  • 'Resilient' crude may ignore US inventory build
    Crude oil holding around $50 despite US inventories rising to 19-year high.
  • Shipping companies still paying for Aleutian bunker spill
    Alaska's attorney general warns shipping companies of the 'tremendous costs' arising from marine casualties.
  • Blending system claims $6-10 pmt savings
    Fuel oil blender and viscosity system cut costs in Namibian port, says Jiskoot.
  • Singapore bunker prices bounce back
    Mixed picture in other Asia ports.
  • China's bunker market has 'huge potential'
    Guangdong Province to fuel growth that could see China's bonded bunker sales reach 20 million mt.
  • China fuel oil imports up in April
    Traders stockpiling products ahead of China lifting geographic restrictions on bonded bunker market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
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PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› 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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PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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