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July 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Busy first half for pirates in region
    THE first half of the year was a busy time for pirates in the region, with an apparent shift in focus as incidents declined in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia and rose in the South China Sea and Strait of Malacca as well as ports and anchorages in Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
  • $15m TNT upgrade investment pays off
    INVESTMENTS last year in an expanded country depot and customer contact centre are paying off for TNT Singapore, which has reported a 14 per cent increase in customers.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco profit warning says container trade worst hit
  • Cosco levies US$250/TEU, US$500/FEU Aqaba congestion charge
  • UASC resurrects two-loop Far East-North European service
  • Cosco to provide logistics services to Goodrich
  • China Merchants plans for Qianhaiwan Bonded Port Area phase two
  • Chiwan terminal RTGs receive municipal funds for green refit
  • Matson's profitable again after layoffs, fleet optimisation
  • Maersk, Hyundai, APL sign slot swap for Mobile, Alabama, CT
  • Shippers battle Teamsters, LA-Long Beach port truck restrictions
  • Truckers endure shorter hours at New Orleans container terminal
  • Cleveland sees seaway link from faraway Halifax trumping rail
  • US Congress urged to pass new transportation bill
  • China's June rail cargo volume rose 1.1pc over May
  • Xiamen airport launches air-truck intermodal service to Shantou
  • Envirotainer's RKN e1 container is approved in Canada
  • Continental Airlines relocates to Beijing Terminal 3

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Despair over service tax on coastal shipping
  • Seatrade extends deadline for entries to August 14
  • 26 anti-dumping steps taken in 16 months-Minister
  • Box traffic at NM Port swells with new coastal service ex-Port Pipavav
  • Cross Trade Shipping figures in record salt loading operations at Kandla Port
  • Vasan: 276 port projects being implemented
  • Mormugao & Paradip Ports upbeat about surpassing fiscal cargo handling targets
  • Panel formed to propose funding mode for Rly PPP projects
  • New purchase policy to aid MSMEs on anvil
  • Duty-free raw sugar imports allowed even after Aug. 1
  • 9 pc GDP growth unlikely before 2012, says RBI ex-chief
  • IMC seeks changes in tax proposals
  • Meeting on rising fiscal deficit tomorrow
  • 30-member CII team to visit Antwerp & Rotterdam in September
  • Programme on FTAs with EU on Aug. 4

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 28, 2009
  • TNT reports profit plunge in second quarter
    The Dutch mail and express service provider TNT, based in Amsterdam, again faced a sharp decline in profits in the second quarter of the current year. The profits sank by abou...
  • Wincanton extends logistics contract with Argos
    The logistics service provider Wincanton in Great Britain has signed a three-year contract worth GBP 40 million a year with the retail firm Argos. The agreement underscores&nb...
  • U-Freight Group opens new aviation logistics facility in Singapore
    In Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new logistics facility, which allows appropriate levels of humidity to be maintained during the handling and storage of aircraf...
  • Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics reorganises board
    Germany's Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) reallocated the tasks of its board members with effect from 1 July. Professor Burkhard Lemper took over...
  • Weber Distribution boosts its transportation team
    Weber Distribution, a leading US third party logistics and supply chain management provider for 85 years, has hired John Laws as director, transportation and Don Buys as trans...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • Marseilles Fos dispute settled
  • Slow ahead to S America
  • Navios's strong first half
  • Danaos profits down but EBITDA strong

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • Liberty Maritime CEO to speak at Countering Pirates conference
  • PacifiCats to become megayachts?
  • New Navy video of LCS trials
  • Tidewater books hit from Venezuela grab

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • Officials join Port of Vancouver to dedicate water cleanup facility
  • Deal paves way for Crowley to manage petroleum tankers
  • Horizon Lines releases second quarter numbers
  • ATA truck tonnage index down during month of June
  • Over-allotment option exercised for FreeSeas stock

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Frangou 'working on' more deals for Navios
    NAVIOS boss says companies are well placed to take advantage of upcoming newbuildings.
  • Kühne withdraws from Hapag-Lloyd talks
    TEMPERS flare as shareholder Klaus-Michael Kühne refuses to participate in the first stage of a refinancing package.
  • Exmar revenues hit by charter rates slump
    LOW charter rates for gas carriers and a heavy dry-docking programme led to a 25% drop in Exmar's operating profits.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • Maersk raises Atlantic rates
    DENMARK'S Maersk Line told Fairplay today it has raised trans-Atlantic rates
  • Hapag gains €315M injection
    AILING German box giant Hapag-Lloyd has received a €315M ($444M) cash injection from shareholders
  • Samsung wins $5Bn FLNG deal
    SAMSUNG HI of South Korea announced today it has been selected as sole supplier for the Shell FLNG ship programme
  • ECSA-Europe alliance formed
    CMA CGM has formed an alliance with Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg S'd to link the East Coast of South America with northern Europe
  • Recession, flu hurt RCCL
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Line swung to painful losses in its second quarter, as the recession and the swine flu scare took hold
  • LNG supplier profits rise
    SPANISH LNG supplier Gas Natural today claimed a 10.5% increase in net profits for he first half of the year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • Fla. Seaports to Share Worker Information
  • Evergreen Hikes Rates on U.S. Commodity Exports
  • S.C. Port of Georgetown Wins 20-year Contract
  • Oakland, Agencies Provide $22 Million for Clean Trucks
  • BAA First Half Loss Quadruples
  • World's Largest Truck Maker Loses $716 Million
  • Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference to Return to Long Beach
  • Latin Manufacturing to Rebound Slowly
  • Thune Says Rail Deal Unlikely Before Recess
  • Industry Group to Help Shape Short Seas Policy
  • American Commercial Lines Loses $3.8 Million
  • Rotterdam Stevedore Warns of Capacity Glut
  • High-tech Goods Begin Rebound
  • Port of Mobile Lays Off 86 Dock Workers
  • Shipping Corporation of India Profit Sinks
  • CEVA Group Sees Markets Improving
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Falls 45 Percent
  • Maersk to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Steel Imports Drop 18 Percent in June
  • Steel Makers Report on China Trade Policies
  • Durable Goods Orders Turn Downward in June

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • NCC and SCPI fall out
  • Hapag-Lloyd forced to sell the family silver
  • Stocks take a breather
  • Containership owner sees 'visible recovery'

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • 15 vessels seized
    Tidewater has lost four more offshore vessels in expropriations by the government of Hugo Chavez, Dean Taylor says.
  • Superior holds off
    US oilfield services outfit player defers plans for a well-intervention vessel acquisition as it reports a $68.9m loss.
  • Cash hunt rolls on
    Chilean liner operator CSAV schedules shareholders meeting to approve $300m share issue.
  • Chavez charge
    Tidewater profits fall by nearly 48% as offshore vessel giant takes $48.6m charge from the seizure of vessels and unpaid bills in Venezuela.
  • Barger posts loss
    American Commercial Lines' revenues plunge as revenues plummet in tough barge market.
  • 'That damn flu'
    Royal Caribbean's shares plunge after cruiseship owner lowers annual guidance and Richard Fain expresses frustration with the cruiseship market.
  • Fallout limited
    Capesize bulker crash at Vale terminal is not expected to a significant impact on iron ore exports, analyst says.
  • Flu fall
    Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean, which unveiled a second quarter loss today, will take a near $60m hit from swine flu this year.
  • Fire hits ferry
    Marine Atlantic-chartered ferry suffers fire in thermal heating unit. No injuries are reported.
  • Samudera suffers
    Singapore-listed feedership owner may slash capacity as waning demand drives profit near zero.
  • Great gets greater
    Indian owner Great Offshore sees first-quarter profit balloon 85% but warns of waning sales.
  • d'Amico turns red
    Italian tanker owner DIS, led by Marco Fiori, sinks to second quarter loss as revenue slumps.
  • Dry downer
    Contract renewals and reduced spot earnings cut first quarter profit at Mercator Lines (Singapore).
  • PSV escapes
    Rem Provider secures term deal in Egypt from September as spot outlook remains bleak.
  • Liner losses
    Sabyasachi Hajara's SCI sees first quarter profit sliced as container shipping unit drops into the red.
  • Suezmax success
    Sungdong breaks order draught with another two ship $140m deal with European owner.
  • Tanker attacked
    Yemen forces once again rescue tanker attacked by pirates one week after similar incident.
  • Nigg to scrap?
    UK demolition company eyes Scottish yard which was recently earmarked as a ferry builder.
  • Homeward bound
    John Fredriksen to switch up to 40 ships to the Norwegian registry but will not be moving back himself.
  • Varun dives
    Indian tanker and offshore owner sees first-quarter profit shrink on lower revenues and higher interest costs.
  • Navios boost
    Navios Maritime Partners reaps the benefits from having full use of its vessels during the last quarter.
  • TUI pays up
    German tourism group spends big to bail out Hapag-Lloyd through purchase of terminal stake.
  • Precious slips
    Khalid Hashim's Precious Shipping sees bottom line slump as fleet and revenue shrink.
  • New service
    CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud to launch direct service between the East Coast of South America and North Europe.
  • Samsung joy
    Samsung Heavy wins Shell's $50bn offshore LNG facility order generating $50bn over 15 years.
  • Shenzhen call
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines is starting a direct Shenzhen-to-Japan service through Da Chan Bay terminal.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • 3 lines merge Europe/South America services
  • Hapag-Lloyd sells stake in terminal to raise cash
  • Bill proposes $1.5 billion for two icebreakers
  • Industry: High-speed rail strategy must address freight
  • Norfolk Southern: Earnings drop reflects recession
  • European bank loans $500 million to Russian Railways
  • USTR seeks labor comments on U.S.-Colombia FTA
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Oakland port pushes for national freight policy

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2009
  • US bunker operator expands Florida service
    Barge to offer 380 and 700 centistokes bunker fuel.
  • Questions raised over particulate matter
    California study reveals 'weak relationship' between PM emissions and low-sulphur fuels.
  • European bunker prices sharply down
    Crude oil values down more than $3 a barrel in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Cruise operator increases its bunker hedges
    Royal Caribbean says decision is based on 'the relatively low fuel prices available'.
  • Energy markets pull back
    It would benefit bunker consumers to hedge a portion of their fuel needs.
  • Asian refiner cutting fuel oil exports
    'Weak monsoon' has spurred bitumen demand from construction projects.
  • Crude trades below $64 on US inventory build
    Government report confirms industry data showing large increase in stocks of crude oil.
  • Hapag-Lloyd to sell terminal stake in rescue deal
    German shipping company secures lifeline from shareholders.
  • Bunker market becomes 'key outlet' for low-sulphur product
    Fall in demand from European industry sees low-sulphur product diverted into high-sulphur bunker pool.
  • Oil demand 'could peak by 2015'
    New report challenges conventional views and predicts a global peak in oil demand 'may be within sight'.
  • Bunker prices dive on weaker crude
    Some players report that tight avails are showing signs of easing.
  • Brightoil secures storage space in Singapore, says report
    Official tells Bunkerworld he can 'neither confirm nor deny' the report.
  • Aramco seals tender for 380 cst parcel
    Oil trader Vitol buys parcel slated for late-August loading from Jubail.
  • Ghana to spend $700 million on port upgrade
    Facilities to include oil storage tanks for bunkering and services to support offshore oil production.
  • Petrobras buys August cargo from ExxonMobil
    90,000 mt cargo of 650 cst fuel oil slated for loading from Yanbu.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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