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November 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fall in ship prices set to continue
    Ship prices may keep dropping for at least another year because banks have not yet dealt with the weaker loans they made to the industry, according to Michael Drayton, a former chairman of the Baltic Exchange.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'Dubai World's debt crisis puts healthy DP World at risk'
  • Zim introduces super slow steaming to s ZCS and EMX services
  • US retailers go slow on new Christmas hires
  • Transnet borrows US$293 million to expand Cape Town terminal
  • Damco launches Miami-based LCL Americas Bridge service
  • Union Pacific opens Donner Pass tunnel to double-stacked cars
  • IATA outraged at European overflight tax midst industry crisis
  • HK, China contend with air cargo shortages, record rates
  • Israeli trust busters approve CAL-Arkia air cargo deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI inks CSR initiative pact with TISS
  • Singapore co., Kakinada Seaports join hands to set up shipyard
  • OOCL to hike rates on S-E Asia-Australia services by $ 250/TEU
  • Seatrade Med to be held at Cannes later next year
  • GAC clinches 'Maritime Services' award at 2009 Lloyd's List event
  • CBI to probe unregistered drug imports from China
  • Sops for drug export to Africa, LatAm skirting Europe
  • Dumping duty on nylon tyre cord fabric from Belarus
  • Gold imports dip
  • Dumping duty may be imposed on power kits from China
  • All-India Port strike may be averted as IPA agrees to hold talks
  • Call for container feeder movement between Kolkata & Vizag Ports
  • Ro-ro jetty opened at Paradip Port
  • DP World not in Dubai's financial rejig plan
  • Gati to restructure business
  • CONCOR commences container rake movement from ICD-Raipur to Vizag
  • Dubai debt crisis not to impact India, asserts Sharma
  • Rice prices poised to shoot up
  • Finance panel recommends modest 12 pc GST
  • Price fever at boiling point
  • Food industry to be worth $258 bn by 2014-15
  • French envoy seeks closer trade relations

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2009
  • Cargolux in the red
    The Luxembourg-based cargo carrier Cargolux will sink deep into the red this year. The Luxembourg daily paper "Tageblatt" reported that Cargolux will post a full triple-digit milli...
  • Panalpina chosen for Franco-Japanese joint venture in Brazil
    Panalpina Brazil has been nominated by VSB, a joint venture between the French company Vallourec and Japan's Sumitomo Metals Industries, as the logis...
  • Rhenus opens logistics centre in Mannheim
    The German logistics service provider Rhenus has expanded its activities in southern Germany and recently opened a new logistics centre in Mannheim. The facility was erected by the...
  • DHL Supply Chain inaugurates logistics platform in the Philippines
    DHL Supply Chain has officially opened its four hectare DHL Logistics Centre in Para'aque City in the Philippines. One of the largest DHL Supply Chain facilities in the c...
  • YRC Logistics sells business unit to Greatwide Logistics
    YRC Logistics, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc based in Overland Park KS (USA), has sold its US dedicated contract carriage business to Greatwide Logistics Services for USD 34 mi...
  • Austrian Post overtaken by downturn
    The ongoing economic slump has had a negative impact on the business operations of Austrian Post. Revenue fell by 3.4% to EUR 1.7 million in the first nine months of this year. The...
  • MSC starts new express service to Novorossiysk
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a leading global shipping line based in Switzerland, is launching an express service between Egypt, Israel, Turkey and the Russian B...
  • Promoting Germany's Lower Saxony and JadeWeserPort in China
    The German port and marketing companies JadeWeserPort Logistics Zone GmbH & Co KG and Niedersachsen Global GmbH (NGlobal) will make an initial visit to China from 6-13 De...
  • EasyJet testing air cargo market
    EasyJet, a major European low-cost airline, will start carrying cargo on selected flights in a trial project. Only small-sized shipments will be accepted and it is hoped that they ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Greek Navy releases suspected pirates
  • Frontline's Q3 loss
  • Golar's loss
  • ITF claims action week successes

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Austal patrol boats show their capabilities

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Port of Longview wins WPPA Port of the Year nod
  • Zim to try Slow Steaming in two container services
  • Portland Shipping Club needs your help with Spree
  • Rail freight traffic numbers continue down during week
  • Panama Canal receives ISO 14001-2004 certification

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Barroso strips transport ministry of state aid powers
    Surprise move sees shift to directorate-general for competition.
  • Shipowners face battle with insurers over soaring piracy cover
    Underwriters starting to exclude risk from standard policies.
  • Ship Finance International renegotiates purchase deal
    Agreement reached with North China Shipping Holdings for two newbuilding suezmax tankers.
  • Dubai World to 'hang on to its ports'
    Analysts predict group to retain ownership of its global ports division.
  • Business as usual, say Dubai World affiliates
    No disruption to DP World, Drydocks World, and P&O Ferries services following debt freeze request.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • New EU transport chief named
    ESTONIA'S Siim Kallas has been chosen as the EU's new transport commissioner
  • Paris readies CMA CGM move
    THE FRENCH government has agreed to invest in financially crippled CMA CGM, an industry source told Fairplay today
  • Frontline reports Q3 loss
    TANKER giant Frontline today posted net losses of $5.6M for the third quarter of 2009
  • Norway imposes tax on biofuels
    NORWAY has controversially approved a tax on biofuel, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Lisbon rules out Galp sale
    PORTUGAL'S government has reportedly decided not to sell any more of its stake in oil and gas company Galp Energia
  • Leak follows Vietnam crash fire
    A SHIP was reportedly leaking fuel today after bursting into flames in a collision with a barge in southern Vietnam
  • Gdynia yard dismembered
    NO SINGLE investor has reportedly acquired enough of Gdynia's shipyard for shipbuilding to continue there

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
  • Freighter Crashes in Shanghai
  • Former TSA Chief David Stone Dies
  • Black Friday Sales Surge
  • Engineers Launch Strike Against Canadian National

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • The sun is not about to set on Dubai anytime soon
    Kicking a man when he is down is one of the world's favourite pastimes - just ask CMA CGM's Jacques Saade. Indeed, a good dose of schadenfreude seems to be the tonic we need to make us feel better; but more than a year on from the demise of Lehman Bros we need to have learnt the lesson that everybody suffers when a star falls from grace.
  • European stocks slump on Dubai concerns
  • Swedish minister: 'cut shipping emissions by 20%'
  • Super-slow steaming to slow Zim's losses
  • Charterers and owners: check distances to save cost
  • Mediterranean ports need to look inland

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Dutch courage
    High court hears of the night tired and emotional shipbroker Richard Gale rang Yuri Nikitin to tell him he was about to open up about his Sovcomflot dealings.
  • Settlement near
    Morten Arntzen's OSG says it has reached a preliminary pact to settle lawsuits opposing its $72m takeover of OSG America.
  • Sale redrawn
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International sees record sale of suezmax pair to North China Shipping reworked.
  • SFI falls short
    John Fredriksen-headed company narrowly misses estimates in the third quarter as Frontline profit share shrinks.
  • Salvage justice
    Admiralty judge lays down the law on landmark $41m award as he upholds principles defined in 135 year old grounding case.
  • $500 more, please
    Depressed market forces CMA CGM to bump up rates between US and Europe by up to $500 per box.
  • Unwanted ballast
    German cargoship held in UK after crew discover storeroom flooded with 180 tons of water.
  • File it away
    Court hears how Yuri Niktin asked for details of his profitable charters to be moved from Sovchart's Geneva office.
  • Still losing
    General cargoship owner Lisco increases pre-tax losses in first three quarters on falling revenue.
  • It's quotes time
    SSY is told to give Orion some space and what's Yuri Nikitin cooking up in the kitchen?
  • Three-hour attack
    Hermann Buss-owned boxship outruns determined Somali pirates after sustained, armed assault.
  • No sale
    Frontline says it will not exercise a purchase option on three VLCCs on charter from Dr Peters.
  • Crew saved
    Russian-flagged cargoship sinks in Azov Sea after collision, but 11 men and pilot taken on board second vessel.
  • Golar improving
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner boosted by return of converted FSRU, but still in the red in third quarter.
  • $250m up
    Dockwise completes huge fund raising drive as it prepares for Amsterdam listing.
  • "Several" bids
    Germany's ThyssenKrupp says a number of potential buyers could make offer for Greece's Hellenic Shipyards by 4 December.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Spyros Vamvakas' AB Maritime books its first ever newbuildings, while Samsung and Daewoo lock horns over potential 10-ship suezmax order.
  • KHI targets bonds
    Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries to raise over $230m in double bond sale.
  • Viking shake-up
    Finnish postal exec Pavlos Ylinen drafted in as deputy boss of ferry owner as top brass changes.
  • VLCC brace to go?
    Frontline pens option to cancel two $135m VLCC newbuildings at Zoushan Jinhaiwan but instalments would be lost.
  • ITC to buy VLCC
    Tor Olav Troim-led Frontline spinoff to buy British Progress as third-quarter profit rises.
  • Frontline at a loss
    John Fredriksen tanker outfit posts first loss in seven years as rates struggle to top breakeven.
  • Helmsman dies
    58-year-old thrown from inland tanker as wheelhouse torn off in bridge collision in Germany.
  • Down to two
    Danish owner Torm's bulker fleet shrinks further as it confirms another panamax sale.
  • Still going strong
    Singapore continues to see high volumes of bunker sales during October, official figures show.
  • MISC affirmed
    Moody's leaves Malaysian shipowners credit rating unchanged following fund raising proposal.
  • DP World spared
    Dubai ports group not included in restructuring process for Dubai World says government.
  • Losing start
    Golar LNG's spot vessel spin-off Golar Energy makes $3.2m loss from inception on 12 August.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Rigel leaves Broström for Milestone
    German Rigel Schiffarts has left the commercial cooperation it had with Broström. Of ten tankers commercially runned by Brostr'm, eight will now join the Holbæk-based Milestone Maritime fleet. Half
  • Estonian new transport commissioner
    José Manuel Barroso, President of the EU-Commission, has now announced the portfolios for the next Commission. The Estonian Siim Kallas has been appointed new transport commissioner and Vice President
  • DP World spared from restructure
    DP World, one of the world's largest terminal operators with 49 port terminals and twelve under construction, has been excluded from the restructuring process that Dubai has initiated for its
  • Clipper takes control of Nordic Tankers
    Nordic Tankers A/S has signed a conditional agreement with Clipper Group A/S in order to acquire part of Clipper Groups chemical tankers operation. Clipper group will then become
  • Torm sells panamax bulker
    Torm sells the panamax bulker Torm Rotna to an undisclosed buyer for USD 29 million, with a profit of USD 9 million. The vessel was built in 2001. The Torm
  • No injuries on Swedish ferries
    2008 was the second consecutive year without any reported injuries or fatalities among passengers on Swedish-flagged ferries in international traffic or on the ferry service between Gotland and the
  • Silja Europa to repair yard in Riga
    Around lunch time today, the cruise vessel Silja Europa will arrive at Riga Shiprepair Yard for repair works. The vessel will get a new rudderstock installed. Tallink Silja chose Riga
  • Joe Borg leaves the commission
    The EU Commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, Malta's Joe Borg, is to leave the Commission after a five-year term. He is replaced by John Dalli, today Minister for
  • MEPs ' tackle root causes to piracy
    The members of the EU-parliament have adopted a resolution targeting the piracy off Somalia, among other things. Piracy can only be eliminated by addressing its root causes, such as
  • Frontline's result down
    The tanker operator Frontline, controlled by John Fredriksen, presents a weaker Q3-result than expected. Operating revenues falls by USD 145 million to USD 28 million. The company reports a

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Fuel quality waiver for North American ECA
    Temporary waivers under consideration in the event of shortage or emergency.
  • Bunker prices mostly steady to end November
    A narrow range of trading, around record highs for the year.
  • Gains erased as crude turns bearish
    Quiet day of Americas trading but markets following oil prices.
  • Call for global sectoral approach to bunkers
    Revenues raised should be managed by international body 'rather than national government'.
  • Steep price falls in Rotterdam
    Some reports of tight avails in Rotterdam.
  • Call for cooperation on vessel routeing
    Shortest route may not be best if it means 'entering expensive and time consuming' SECAs.
  • Prices mixed but Durban avails remain tight
    Suppliers not quoting for IFO product.
  • Bunker spill crewmen can leave Norway
    InterManager welcomes latest court decision.
  • Crude falls hard on Dubai crisis
    Markets rattled by attempt to delay Dubai World's debt repayments.
  • Sharp production cuts at Spanish refineries
    Output focused on residue, limiting effect on company's bunkering operations.
  • Tanker company reports loss
    'High bunker prices' were a factor.
  • Better Q4 expected for Malaysian firm
    Group has 'stable recurring income' from bunkering services.
  • Another hub sees sharp rise in fuel oil stocks
    ARA inventories up 22% week-on-week.
  • Low demand to end the week
    Traders point to public holiday in Singapore.
  • MRPL sells January cargo
    Discount slightly wider compared to an earlier deal.
  • Flow meters on 'both barges and vessels'
    Industry poll suggests mass flow meters should be installed on both supplying and receiving vessels.
  • CPC barge needs further repairs
    Deliveries for 380 cSt bunker fuel not possible yet.
  • Oil forecast at $75 in 2010
    Ample global supply will keep price rises in check.
  • Another shipping line introduces 'super slow steaming'
    Fuel saving and emission efforts by Israel-based Zim.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
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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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