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March 1, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oversupply of vessels set to hurt recovery: Moody's
    An oversupply of vessels may obstruct a recovery of the shipping industry, putting pressure on freight rates, Moody's Investors Service said in a recent report.
  • Somali pirates release S'porean ship for cash
    Somali pirates freed a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker after a ransom was delivered by parachute last week, a spokesman for the European Union Naval Force said, as an expert warned pirate activity was likely to spike in coming weeks.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes Europe, Asia, Mideast, Oz rates, adds surcharges
  • China's January trade value up 44.4pc year on year
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange: China box rate up 17pc in 2010
  • CTSA increases April bunker surcharges, lowers CAF
  • MSC hikes rate on North America to Europe/Med containers
  • NYK Logistics, Yusen Air & Sea to integrate businesses
  • TA Asia Logistics ups capacity on Singapore-Indonesia run
  • Independent truckers lose opening skirmish in LA court room
  • Hamburg Sud buys 3,000 reefer boxes from Carrier Corp
  • FMC saves US NVOCCs money by dropping rate publishing rule
  • Fears rise over whether airlines can cope with 100pc screening
  • Southern Air to buy old 747s, 777Fs while price is right
  • ABX B762 San Francisco fire due to design, wiring flaws

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
  • MSC expands fleet
    The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will expand its fleet of container vessels within the next three years. According to Pasquale Formisano,...
  • CMA CGM: tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards proceed
    The French shipping company CMA CGM is engaged in tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards to delay or cancel orders it placed in 2007 for some 30 new ships. However, CMA CGM...
  • Mystery HDS Lines takes over box business from banned IRISL
    The Iranian flag-carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which has been impeded by US and British bans, has transferred its container operations to a new and hithe...
  • APM Terminals makes important step forward in safety performance
    APM Terminals' head of health, safety security and environment (HSSE), Henrik Kristensen, outlined his company's safety culture implementation and approach while addressing the 2nd...
  • Dutch logistics group Rotra BV scoops up Gillemot in Belgium
    Rotra BV, a medium-sized owner managed Dutch logistics company, is taking over its long-standing Belgian cooperation partner Gillemot and its 125 employees on 31 March. The price o...
  • In Time awarded major contract by car supplier TRW
    In Time Express Logistik GmbH, a German provider of time-critical door-to-door and express delivery services, has been mandated by the international car supplier TRW to bundle logi...
  • De Rijke Logistics receives AEO certificate
    The Dutch logistics service provider De Rijke Logistics was recently presented with its AEO certificate by the Dutch Customs Authorities. De Rijke Logistics can officially cal...
  • Philippe Gilbert appointed executive VP of Geodis Wilson
    The French service provider Geodis Wilson has appointed Philippe Gilbert as executive vice-president of its freight management division. Peter Nevhagen, who spearheaded this s...
  • VTG reports an almost stable business year
    The European wagon lessor and rail logistics company VTG has presented its provisional results for business year 2009. Group turnover rose to EUR 581.5 million, a 4.5% increase vis...
  • Jet Airways: new Mumbai-Johannesburg connection
    The Indian carrier Jet Airways is launching a new daily non-stop service between its hub Mumbai and the South African economic centre Johannesburg. From 15 April on, Jet Airways, w...
  • Iberia to resume Madrid-Washington DC service
    The Spanish flag carrier Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington DC (USA) on 29 March, thus restoring one of its five US destinations. The carrier will operate...
  • Hainan Airlines to launch direct flights between Brussels and Shanghai
    The private Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to launch a thrice-weekly service between the Belgian capital Brussels and the Chinese industrial metropolis Shanghai on 28 May. The ...
  • Giant AN225 joins Haiti relief effort
    An Antonov AN225 ' the world's largest freighter aircraft ' has joined the Haiti relief effort. The equipment is carrying urgently-needed heavy earthmoving equipment on behalf of t...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Two GD shipyards awarded Navy contracts
  • Fincantieri hosts double event for Oceania Cruises
  • Cummings "deeply, deeply concerned" by Coast Guard cuts
  • First Tier II compliant MAN Diesel set for delivery

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Coast Guard rescues crew from sinking barge BAR FLY
  • Shipping lines to test bubble lubrication scheme
  • Merchant Marine Academy looking for new superintendent
  • Rail freight traffic count makes gains during week
  • NASSCO makes delivery of latest T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • TCC set to launch inaugural service
    The Containership Company confirms first sailing from China for LA-Long Beach on May 2
  • Ship Finance converts boxships to bulkers
    John Fredriksen company also unveils $675m syndicated loan refinancing
  • NewLead hit by tanker rates and restructuring costs
    Company posts net loss of $39.9m in fourth quarter of 2009
  • Rebel states back Brussels emission plan
    Governments withdraw opposition to united stand on greenhouse gas emissions

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Strike stymies French ports
    TRADE at container terminals across France was halted Friday after the CGT union launched 24-hour strike to protest worker treatment at St. Nazaire-Nantes
  • Tankers frozen off Maine
    HIGH WINDS and heavy swells are keeping three crude tankers from docking for a second day in Portland, Maine
  • NewLead in transition mode
    NEWLEAD Holdings, successor to Aries Maritime Transport, narrowed its quarterly losses today as its difficult transformation continues
  • HK's January exports rocket
    EXPORTS from Hong Kong grew at the strongest pace in four years in January, evidence that global economies are mending, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Taiwan LNG imports rise 90%
    TAIWAN, Asia's third-largest importer of LNG, has increased LNG imports by 90% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
  • Congressman, Highway Groups Decry DOT Budget Crisis
  • Bunning Pay-Go Stance Triggers DOT Crisis
  • Oberstar Takes Shutdown as Incentive
  • IBM to Deploy Traffic Congestion Technology
  • CMA CGM to Hike Rates on Major Lanes
  • Major DOT Programs Face Shutdown
  • Stricken Ohio River Lock to Reopen
  • Nippon Yusen to Merge NYK Logistics, YAS
  • JAL Lost $2 Billion in Nine Months
  • Video: Republican Calls on Obama to Back Fuel Tax Hike
  • DHL Launches Direct U.S. to Korea LCL Service
  • Wal-Mart Sets New Sustainability Mandates
  • Asia Air Freight Soars 33 Percent
  • APM Terminals Cut Emissions 8 Percent
  • Federal Highway Programs Poised to Lapse
  • FMCSA Readies Driver Screening Program
  • CMA CGM Won't Get State Bailout
  • GDP Revised Upward to 5.9 Percent
  • Clean-Truck Plan Goes to Trial
  • Fitch Gives New YRC Bonds Low Rating
  • Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Mileage Tax Test
  • Napolitano Clashes with Security Panel
  • Rail Traffic Improves After Storms

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Intra-Asia the panacea for carriers?
    With many ocean carriers' fiscal performance showing a marked improvement in the final quarter of the annus horribilis that was 2009, there is a growing perception that the worst is over for the container industry.
  • Containership Company comes to life
  • UK government's ports policy: 'not fit for purpose'
  • BG Freight to start new service between Rotterdam, France and Ireland
  • Hong Kong expects 5% growth
  • Tropical holds up despite the storm

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • SFI to refinance
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International working to refinance $675m syndicated loan.
  • Wind of change
    Yards urge support from Brussels to build ships to drive installation of offshore wind farms.
  • SFI soars
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International reports profits boosted by the sale of a suezmax tanker.
  • Contracts switch
    John-Fredriksen's Ship Finance International converts boxship contracts into orders for seven bulkers.
  • Fire fiasco
    Hong Kong accident report reveals how crewman died after being ordered back on to burning tanker from drifting lifeboat.
  • Eidsiva posts loss
    Oslo-listed car carrier and ro-ro owner posts wider NOK 61.8m loss as impairment charges combine with the bite of charter rate cuts.
  • Surprise rise
    Analysts mystified by Jinhui share rally amid talk bonus payments led it to miss fourth quarter forecasts.
  • Big John's pay day
    Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen will collect over $250m in dividend payments with the help of Frontline's bumper payout.
  • Management cuts
    Frontline will not be ditching V.Ships and Thome completely despite setting up its own shipmanagement arm, CEO says.
  • It's quotes time
    Morten Arntzen gives shipping a health check-up and Dmitry Skarga reveals himself as quite the Valentine.
  • Costa horror
    Three crew killed and four other people hospitalised after Costa Crociere vessel slams into pier in Egypt.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Bocimar grabs huge discount on three bulkers after switching order for a second time while Grand China Shipping snaps up Euronav VLCC.
  • Modec grabs cash
    Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding contributes $90m as FPSO player turns to shareholders for $175m.
  • MCA warning
    UK authorities to get tough on shipowners flouting rest regulations for crew.
  • Trio under threat
    Future of Cecon's three offshore construction vessels in doubt after Davie Yards files for bankruptcy protection.
  • Pramoni free
    Berlian Laju Tanker and 24 crew freed by pirates after two months of detention off Somalia.
  • Costly quarter
    Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead posts loss in the fourth quarter as costs push it into red.
  • Third arrest
    Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Lord Dalgety is latest to face charges over sinking of Princess Ashika ferry.
  • BLT ransom paid
    Pirates set to free Berlian Laju Tanker unit and 24 crew seized on New Year's Day as ransom delivered.
  • Frontline lower
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant sees fourth quarter profits drop on weaker tanker market.
  • Tax tonic
    FPSO player SBM Offshore survives tough 2009 with bigger profit thanks to lower tax bill.
  • Deep pockets
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill provides short-term finance to Scorpion Offshore to pay off rig debt.
  • ITC steady
    Profit up a little at John Fredriksen's International Tankers Corp but VLCC rates down.
  • Helping hand
    Taiwanese shipbuilder wins another government-backed order in the shape of a rescue vessel.
  • Green off colour
    Slumping vessel values and lay-ups in weak banana markets send Green Reefers to larger loss.
  • Golar LNG rises
    John Fredriksen company "considering strategic opportunities" as better financials boost bottom line.
  • DryShips improves
    George Economou-led bulker and drillship manages to squeeze out a profit at the end of 2009.
  • TMM tanks
    Mexico City-based tanker and offshore vessel owner Grupo TMM posts a loss in 2009 but reports a gain in annual operating income.
  • Search over
    In incident featured in this week's "Casualty file", search for crew member who fell from the Japanese-controlled Pacific Venus comes up empty.
  • Bad bugs
    Russia quarantines three bulkers at Vostochny after tests find Chinese weevil beetles in food stores.
  • Davie files
    Canadian yard seeks court protection as it admits offshore shipbuilding was harder than it thought.
  • Seadrill stronger
    Fredriksen-controlled offshore driller sees improved numbers in fourth quarter, raises dividend 10%
  • Jinhui triples
    Ship sales plus lower costs help to boost fourth quarter profits at Oslo-listed bulker operator.
  • Yangzijiang jumps
    Chinese shipbuilder sees profits jump substantially on increased number of ships under construction.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Containership Company launches in April
  • Congressmen want more funds for Coast Guard
  • Rebound in containership demand?
  • Railroads offer joint intermodal program
  • D.W. Morgan adds trucking in Shanghai
  • COAC questions ISF statute of limitations
  • White House leads supply chain security review
  • DHL starts U.S./Busan LCL services
  • North Carolina sells port bonds

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Kockums signs submarine deal
    Kockums AB has signed a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), concerning the general construction of the next generation of sub-marines.
  • Apple had shipowner ambition ' accused of greed
    Sinking ship values have attracted investors to the liner industry. To very attractive prices, they can acquire assets that long-term will rise in value. The problem is that they
  • Mate sentenced for manslaughter
    A mate on a Class V passenger vessel has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for manslaughter. After a cruise on the river Thames in London a man fell between
  • Rolls-Royce wants all of Odim
    Rolls-Royce has made an offer to buy all outstanding shares in the Norwegian marine technology company Odim. The British company, which already owns 33 per cent of Odim since

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
  • Bunkers trade in narrow range
    Prices mostly steady for the week, falling near end.
  • Lack of direction to markets as week ends
    Prices diverging through the course of the trading day.
  • Prices weakening in Europe
    NYMEX shows gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Fujairah prices soften as week closes
    180 cSt material remains 'tight' in Durban.
  • Maersk Line pulls out of Taiwanese hub port
    Observers say container shipping line's decision is new blow to Kaohsiung.
  • IMO chief: 20% cut in ship emissions possible from 2012
    Slow steaming and efficiency rules for new vessels will be discussed this year, IMO to fight for its role as regulator.
  • Frontline predicts better year ahead
    Profits down by 85% but changing trading patterns and rising oil demand are 'positive' indicators.
  • Shipping industry 'unlikely to deteriorate further'
    Box shipping segment, however, will continue to 'under-perform' throughout 2010, says Moody's.
  • Singapore 380 cSt at two-week low
    Bunker prices at other key Asian ports also softened.
  • Intertek opens new test lab in Thailand
    'State-of-the-art' laboratory provides testing of marine oil, refined products, crude oil among others.
  • Glencore launches unconditional cash offer for Chemoil shares
    Following the completion of acquisition of majority stake in Chemoil from the Chandran family.
  • Chinese bunker supplier acquires tank farm
    To store fuel oil for domestic market.
  • WFS reports record full-year profit
    But profit from bunker sales slumped 30% in Q4 and were down 17% year-on-year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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