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December 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Safety concerns after BP spill drive rig orders
    Billionaire John Fredriksen's Seadrill invested US$2 billion in the past two months on oil rigs, leading a jump in orders as safety concerns after BP's Gulf of Mexico disaster spur demand for newer platforms.
  • Middle East tanker supply still in surplus
    A surplus of supertankers competing for Middle East crude oil stayed unchanged as returns from shipping two million-barrel cargoes to Asia slid.
  • No treasure in hunting pirates today
    Besieged by criminal inquiries and congressional investigators, how could the world's most controversial private security company drum up new business? By battling pirates on the high seas, of course.

Sched Netweb site
  • TS Lines launches US west coast and Middle East services
  • Maersk adopts slow steaming in Far East-Mexico AC2 service
  • Travel giant TUI mulls Hapag-Lloyd stake sale as stock rises
  • Panama Canal expects to see traffic increase in 2011
  • Pirates seize Malaysian boxship with 23 Muslim crew
  • Inner Mongolia border checkpoints see robust growth in trade
  • Shandong ports container volume to hit 20 million TEU by 2015
  • Damco, Maersk accused of wrongful charges by Indian NVOCC
  • Forwarders call CTN fees at Nigerian ports a scam
  • India's Allcargo spends way to the big time after HK acquisition
  • Sunny Ho: HK air cargo 'finished' if 24-hr advance manifest imposed
  • Singapore Air Cargo fined US$48 million for price fixing
  • Political appointments delays UN's Filipino aviation audit
  • UPS okays self after reviewing security since foiled bomb plot
  • Iberia Cargo joins Cargo 2000 to enhance improvement
  • Atlanta mayor off to hustle air cargo in Amsterdam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sai Freight becomes member of PSP Global Boat Transportation Alliance
  • SCI net profit rises to Rs 432 cr. in H1
  • Widdows warns of tight capacity, container shortage ahead
  • Anti-dumping duty proposed on import of Chinese weaving machines
  • EU rejects Indian bhindi
  • French Port Marseille Fos appoints Lee & Muirhead as Indian agent
  • Mundra, Pipavav Ports help W. Rly carry 16 pc more cargo in 2009-10
  • Panel seeks more details on Posco port project
  • Air cargo sector set to grow by 12-14 pc in 2010-11
  • BGTA all set to join transporters' call for all-India indefinite strike from Dec. 5
  • Core sector grows by 7 pc in Oct.
  • Decision on sugar exports this month, says Pawar
  • EU asked to remove trade barriers on Basmati
  • Farm sector grows by 3.8 pc in H1
  • GDP registers excellent 8.9 pc growth in Q2
  • Govt may import 3 lakh tonnes more pulses
  • Growth figures cheer India Inc
  • Rural FMCG market to grow to $ 100 billion by 2025
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Study on container terminal capacity and performance
    Asian and Middle Eastern terminals generally achieve more intensive use of their resources (quay line, cranes and land) than European ones. North American terminals are generally a...
  • SNCF Geodis acquires 100% of the German rail company ITL
    The French service provider SNCF Geodis is acquiring a 25% stake in the German rail company ITL Eisenbahn GmbH. The sale will be effective as of 1 December 2010. As of this date, I...
  • BLG and Lagermax: new Suzuki cars for Austria via Bremerhaven
    The Pacific Highway transported the first Suzuki vehicles for the Austrian market to Bremerhaven (Germany) at the end of November. As the exclusive automobile logistician for ...
  • Puma selects Menlo Worldwide Logistics as its Singapore 3PL
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of the US company Con-way, has received a new contract from Puma to provide warehousing and inventory management and...
  • Raben Netherlands wins two prestigious TLN Entrepreneur awards
    Raben Netherlands, part of logistics service provider Raben Group, received the TLN "Entrepreneur Award" in the category of large enterprises from the Dutch minister of infrastruct...
  • Iberia and British Airways officially merge on 24 January
    The merger of Iberia and British Airways is to be officially consummated on 24 January 2011, when shares in the new International Airlines Group (IAG) holding company are listed fo...
  • Antwerp port authority and Left Bank Corporation seeking wind power partner
    Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation are searching for a partner to build a wind farm in collaboration with them on the left bank of the River Scheldt. A ...
  • Vietnam: good progress in seaports infrastructure
    It is estimated that Vietnam needs investments totalling around USD 70-80 billion in the road, rail and seaport infrastructure sector in the coming five to ten years alon...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Salazar unveils restrictive new offshore leasing strategy
  • Blount Boats adds to order book
  • Statue Cruises orders fuel cell powered hybrid ferry
  • Wärtsilä offers dual fuel solution for riverboats
  • Liberia meets new Paris MOU criteria

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Seattle Port Commissioners Ok new annual budget for 2011
  • Coast Guard wants input on proposed Seattle safety zone
  • Congressman Cummins to receive Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf Award
  • Portland Airport nets top spot on Zagat airport survey
  • Rail association nets grant for hazmat management project

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Only 11 flags meet low-risk ship criteria
    Industry concern over unfair detentions as January deadline looms for Paris MoU's new inspection regime
  • Shipowners fear unfair Paris MoU port bans
  • New inspection regime raises stakes for owners
  • Give Paris MoU a chance
  • Cornick succeeds Pusey in Maersk's top UK post
    Change at the helm follows complete revamp of Danish group's UK business activities
  • Maersk relocates inland terminals business
  • Brussels readies third assault on port services
    New European Commission policy paper expected to address dock labour issues
  • Treading softly on the road to dock labour...
  • Huaneng Power takes over sister company's 50% stake in Time Shipping
    Shares control with other stakeholder China Shipping Development
  • Brightoil Petroleum eyes gap in Chinese oil...

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Europe's cargo growth slows
    GROWTH in Europe's cargo throughput could halt in January, according to Danske Bank's latest European Freight Forwarding Index
  • Insider sell-offs accelerate
    FRED Cheng's Vanship Holdings may unload its entire stake in Navios Acquisition, just the latest example of a disconcerting trend towards insider sales
  • No-prisoners scheme leaked
    THE SCANDAL over WikiLeaks finally touched shipping security today, in a disclosure about piracy and Blackwater Worldwide
  • Profits fall at Piraeus
    PIRAEUS has posted a fall in profits for the first nine months of 2009 as the closure of a box terminal for redevelopment hit revenues
  • Mariner labour balance seen
    SUPPLY and demand for seafarers will be relatively well balanced over the next year, with only a 2% shortage of officers, according to a new report
  • MCC sees small-ship future
    MCC TRANSPORT'S chief commercial officer Rupesh Jain told Fairplay today it's difficult for intra-Asia carriers to operate ships larger than 3,500teu
  • US ports fear earmark halt
    US PORTS fear that election pledges by US Republican senators to end home-state project funding 'earmarks' could stymie expansion
  • Cocaine found on vehicle carrier
  • France defends its register
  • Liner trades warned on 2011
  • Aboitiz majority to sell
  • Tankers buoy ACM Shipping
  • Rio to mine more in WA
  • GEBAB seals restructuring deal
  • Hanjin raising Asia/ME ante

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2010
  • Freight Index Increases 2.8 Percent in November
  • Vitran Sells Truckload Assets
  • Greenbriar Wins Bidding War for Dynamex
  • RILA's Casey Chroust on Retail Logistics Strategies (Video)
  • CMA CGM Cut Carbon Emissions 15 Percent in Five Years
  • More Shippers Reject Puerto Rico Antitrust Settlement
  • Shipping Groups Seek Mandatory Container Weighing
  • Genesee & Wyoming Concludes FreightLink Purchase
  • Deficit Panel Backs Fuel Tax Hike
  • Baltimore's Auto Trade Sets Record in October
  • Shanghai Spot Rate Falls to 10-Month Low
  • Aramex Launches China-Europe Sea-Air Route
  • Hanjin to Start Asia-East Coast Loop via Suez
  • US Manufacturing Index Slips to 56.6 in November
  • CMA CGM to Impose New Rates, Peak Surcharges
  • US Companies Add 93,000 Jobs, says ADP Report
  • South Korea Fines ANA, JAL in Anti-Trust Case
  • Drewry Finds Asian Container Terminals Most Productive
  • EU's Kallas Seeks Tougher Air Cargo Security
  • MSC Hikes Rates, Some Surcharges
  • Port of Seattle Plans $500 Million in Capital Projects

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Asian terminals still the best
  • EC study launched to simplify short-sea procedures
  • US consumer confidence hits five-month high
  • COSCON to boost focus on new markets in 2011
  • ICS 'stunned' by death of Phillips

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Navios shelves Vanship's holding
    Navios Maritime Acquisition sets the stage for $9m sale of shares controlled by Vanship Holdings.
  • Who's snapped a shortlist place?
    We have whittled the entries to our maritime photography contest down to a dozen images. It is now up to readers to vote for a winner.
  • Oceaneering eyes subsea deal
    New York-listed offshore contractor hopes to parlay umbilical manufacturing gig into installation contract, sources say.
  • Bids build in Trico PSV sale
    Fate of two Trico Marine platform supply vessels rests in the hands of US bankruptcy judge as curtain closes on high stakes auction.
  • Floatel launches Oslo listing
    Swedish rig owner scores a seat at shipping's top table after tying up $49m IPO.
  • DRYS waves 'hello' to new waiver
    George Economou-led owner has thirty days to secure covenant compliance as it ties up another loan extension.
  • Kamsarmax score for Cosco Corp
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder celebrates $110m deal for three bulkers.
  • Baltic Trading boosts fire power
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker owner secures larger and longer loan from Nordea.
  • Karam I search called off
    Hope fades for five Syrians lost in sinking after collision with Dutch tanker in Black Sea.
  • Stolt-Nielsen silent on tanker sale
    Oslo-listed owner shrugs off talk regarding the sale of a chemical tanker to a US company.
  • Better all round for First Steamship
    Profit rises for Taiwan bulker owner as revenue grows, while costs shrink.
  • Wightlink cuts back on sailings
    UK ferry owner seeking to reduce costs to preserve route to Isle of Wight.
  • Bonus $20m for Fred Olsen
    Lundin takes up one of its options on a drilling rig owned by Oslo-listed Fred Olsen Energy.
  • Mixed feelings on SCI offer
    Analysts give contrasting advice on Indian owner's new follow-on share sale.
  • Cape crash a drag for dry-bulk
    Baltic index set to drop below the psychological 2,000 points level this week as cape rates retreat, analyst warns.
  • Latvian Shipping deep in the red
    Tanker operations make money, but Riga owner dragged down by property units.
  • Hydrogen first for Statue Cruises
    New York operator orders green hybrid vessel at Derektor Shipyards in Connecticut.
  • Aboitiz sells out to China
    China-Asean Marine fund moves in for Philippines' biggest shipowner, merging it with Negros Navigation.
  • 3i eyes second Indian play
    UK private equity giant planning new $3bn raid on ports and infrastructure.
  • Passengers held in coke bust
    Two Italians arrested in Hamburg after drugs found in cabin on Grimaldi con-ro.
  • Petrobras pact for Acergy
    Oslo-listed owner grabs $190m deal which will see two pipe-layers employed off Brazil.
  • Northrop Grumman nails USCG order
    US shipyard to build new $480m cutter as coast guard replaces 40-year-old vessels.
  • STX gobbles up Brazilian stake
    South Korean owner STX Pan Ocean forks out over $1m for juicy slice of trading joint venture.
  • Great Offshore nets GSPC deal
    Bombay-listed owner lands $4.3m term deal for one of its anchor handlers with state-owned oil firm.
  • Sumatec slumps to loss
    Loss on asset disposal hits Malaysian tanker and offshore vessel operator where it hurts.
  • Sealink struggles in third
    Lack of newbuilding sales in the quarter see Malaysian shipbuilder struggle to make a profit.
  • Canada provides ferry lifeline
    Government ploughing cash into subsidised eastern routes until 2014.
  • SapuraCrest wins Oz gig
    Malaysian offshore contractor wins deal to help reconstruction of Aussie field damaged by fire.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • FMC nominees Cordero, Dye testify to Senate
  • Treasury sanctions more IRISL front companies
  • More lines to charge EU customs fee
  • Customs seeks new security filing for air cargo
  • Copa buys 22 Boeing 737-800s
  • U.S. trade with Canada, Mexico up 19.3%
  • Senate passes food safety legislation
  • Cross-border currency smuggling vexes CBP
  • Carrier offers natural refrigerant for containers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • 30 years in prison for attack on US vessel
    The Somali Jaamac Ciidle as been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by a federal court in Virginia for his role in pirate attack on April 10. What he and his
  • Officer shortage lower than expected
    Today, balance rules between supply and demand on the world's seafaring labour market, although there is a modest overall two per cent shortage of officers, the latest update of the
  • Swedish-flagged AHTS takes Northern Sea Route home
    For the second time in more than 130 years, a Swedish-flagged vessel will sail through the Northeast passage, North of Russia. In 1879, the Swedish-flagged Vega sailed out
  • Scandlines charters ropax
    Scandlines has chartered the Italian-flagged ropax vessel Scottish Viking in order to increase capacity on the Nyn'shamn'Ventspils service as from January 2011. The 2009-built Scottish Viking has
  • Fayard owner furious over state aid
    I am opposed and furious at the fact the taxpayer's money is going to be used to increase capacity in a business that is tight enough already' These words comes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2010
  • Fujairah bunker prices mostly down
    Spot stocks of fuel oil is very tight in Durban, according to sources.
  • New attack on 0.10% sulphur limit
    EU transport ministers being urged to review MARPOL's 'unrealistic measures'.
  • Bunker prices generally down across Europe
    Strong demand in Hamburg's bunker market.
  • Shipping line backs IMO
    IMO 'best placed' to define an international policy for reducing carbon emissions.
  • Breakthrough design claimed for New York ferry
    Hybrid will 'sip, not guzzle', bunker fuel.
  • High water content problems 'resolved'
    But Singapore fuel oil stocks are expected to remain tight.
  • Bunker prices mostly soften mid-week
    Demand average at key Asian bunker port, traders say.
  • Bunker supplies in Busan 'tightening'
    Increased domestic demand from power utilities squeeze supplies to the bunker market.
  • Chemoil sets up new subsidiary in Singapore
    Activities to include investment holding and marine fuel related services, says CEO.
  • BP starts supplying 380 cSt material in Brisbane
    Opening of a new storage facility enables the company to expand its product offering.
  • Aegean shares at two-year low
    Tuesday's closing price was also the second lowest since the company's IPO in December 2006.

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