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March 3, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates set to gain from Asia coal boom
    Booming Asian demand for South African coal will put more ships at risk from Somali pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and raise insurance and freight costs already hiked due to seaborne attacks.
  • Need for compliance services rising
    GROWING global concern over environmental and security issues and the resulting requirements to comply with new regulations such as the EU Reach and US Importer's Security Filing 10+2 programmes are causing more supply chain companies to see a need for more compliance services and to outsource some or all of their compliance functions, with the trend being highest among Asia-Pacific companies, a recent survey found.
  • Overseas Shipholding posts over US$23m loss for Q4
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), the largest US-based oil tanker owner, reported a fourth-quarter loss of US$23.2 million as shipping rates tumbled.
  • Sembcorp's rig for seadrill
Strait Talk
  • Muted response to emissions breakthrough
    I HAVE been a shipping journalist for over 20 years now but I am sure I have never come across a story like the one about Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology's CSNOx gas abatement system.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates set to gain from Asia coal boom
    Booming Asian demand for South African coal will put more ships at risk from Somali pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and raise insurance and freight costs already hiked due to seaborne attacks.
  • Need for compliance services rising
    GROWING global concern over environmental and security issues and the resulting requirements to comply with new regulations such as the EU Reach and US Importer's Security Filing 10+2 programmes are causing more supply chain companies to see a need for more compliance services and to outsource some or all of their compliance functions, with the trend being highest among Asia-Pacific companies, a recent survey found.
  • Overseas Shipholding posts over US$23m loss for Q4
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), the largest US-based oil tanker owner, reported a fourth-quarter loss of US$23.2 million as shipping rates tumbled.
  • Sembcorp's rig for seadrill
Strait Talk
  • Muted response to emissions breakthrough
    I HAVE been a shipping journalist for over 20 years now but I am sure I have never come across a story like the one about Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology's CSNOx gas abatement system.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai customs January trade value sets new high
  • Guangdong's foreign trade value stuck below pre-downturn levels
  • Fujian ports' throughput in January grew 19pc
  • Chongqing January trade value soars 59pc after 10pc drop
  • K+N profits fall 20pc, trimmed by legal cost provisioning
  • Russian shipyards to be built with Korean, Singaporean aid
  • Damco to provide logistics for Michelin in Vietnam
  • CSX, Union Pacific create intermodal scheme to rival trucks
  • DHL starts direct LCL services from US to South Korea
  • Hainan Airlines to launch Shanghai-Brussels flights
  • France exports see Africa knock US off top spot
  • India looks to air cargo, but infrastructure fragile
  • US Airways appoints Globe Air Cargo as UK-Ireland GSA
  • Schenker certified as qualified Envirotainer provider

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capricorn Logistics gets 'Class A License' in Shanghai
  • Budget leaves shipping all at sea
  • Shipbreakers from India, Pakistan & Bangladesh joining hands to oppose new IMO Convention on recycling
  • 'Project status for cold chains welcome'
  • Mormugao Port shines with discharge feat
  • More CONCOR facilities fast coming up in Eastern region
  • Slew of Railways' PPP projects still to take firm root
  • ICD-Nagpur gets touch screen facility
  • Aryan Cargo Express awarded Air Operator's Certificate
  • Optimistic now, investors hike capex limits
  • Exchequer to be richer by Rs 600 cr. from duty hike on precious metals
  • Core sector posts robust 9.4 pc growth in Jan.
  • Rajan Bharti Mittal takes over as Ficci President

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 1, 2010
  • Thorsten Meincke joining Militzer & M'nch executive
    Thorsten Meincke, a highly-qualified and experienced logistician, will join the top executive of the Militzer & M'nch International Holding, an international transport and logi...
  • Santiago airport reopened after temporary closure
    The heavy earthquake that rocked the central Chilean coast around the city of Concepción on Saturday has also hampered air traffic in the country. The international airport in the ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel optimistic despite declining sales and profits
    The global logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), registered declining profits in the crisis-ridden year that was 2009. K+N's net ear...
  • Damco gains Michelin contract in Vietnam
    The global freight forwarder Damco has been mandated to carry out logistics and customs clearance tasks in Vietnam for Michelin, one of the world's largest tyre manufacturers. The ...
  • Brenntag opens new facilities in France and Thailand
    Chemical distributor Brenntag has opened a new storage and distribution centre for speciality chemicals in Amiens (France). The facility, which can store 9,000 t, covers 15,000 sqm...
  • Bayernhafen Group lifting more boxes
    The Bayernhafen group, a German port service provider, successfully overcame last year's difficult market environment. The group reported handling 8.4% more containers in 2009. In ...
  • Greencarrier to open in Denmark
    The Gothenburg (Sweden)-headquartered logistics specialist Greencarrier opened its first office in Denmark on 1 March, parallel to its renaming of the recently acquired f...
  • Shippers turn to forwarders for downturn 're-tuning'
    Businesses facing the global trade downturn and market volatility are using international freight forwarders to reduce fixed costs, secure a wider carrier base and shift business r...
  • E.R. Schiffahrt names first three of its capesize bulkers in South Korea
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping company E.R. Schiffahrt has held a naming ceremony in South Korea for the first of its new capesize bulkers. E.R. Schiffahrt's vessels, each we...
  • Plans for new Franco-Italian railfreight crossing
    Regional authorities in France and Italy are examining the feasibility of a new 19 km rail tunnel under Montgenèvre (Monginevro). They have given the go-ahead for a detailed study ...
  • UIA's tenth consecutive year in the black
    Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), Ukraine's leading international carrier, closed 2009 with a net profit of EUR 725,000, 27% less than in 2008, when net earnings reached EUR 99...
  • Switzerland to invest CHF 2.1 billion in road network
    Switzerland's federal department of the environment, transport, energy and communications (DETEC) has approved the country's road building programme for 2010. The government is inv...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • 11th Logistics Forum Duisburg, 10-11 March 2010
    The 11th Logistics Forum Duisburg will take place in Duisburg (Germany) on 10 and 11 March 2010. The core topics of this year's event are transport logistics and transport markets;...
  • Retrack launches Cologne'Györ train service
    Retrack, a European research project, has launched a weekly railfreight service between Cologne (Germany) and Györ (Hungary). The train, operated by Transpetrol (a member of t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • SS United States could soon be scrapped
  • Larry Glosten dies at 91
  • Nichols Brothers looks ahead
  • Cape Wind process inches foward

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Lines left reeling by bounceback in box volumes
    Carriers uncertain whether to reactivate idle tonnage despite demand for extra space
  • UK owners set to keep race law wages get-out
    Shipowners set to retain right to pay lower wages to foreign nationals on UK-flag ships
  • Bigger fleet boosts GSL revenues
    Global Ship Lease says it is out of the woods on its loan-to-value problems
  • Kolding deals blow to box derivatives market
    Maersk Line boss against casino mentality of derivatives market
  • Pacific lines 2009 losses reach $15bn
    Hanjin Shipping says carriers lost between $13bn and $15bn as volumes and freight rates collapsed

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • APM rises as box shipping turns
    SHARES in Denmark's AP Møller-Maersk have risen by up to 2.5% in the first quarter, with the box shipping outlook improving, an analyst told Fairplay today
  • Finnlines posts dire 2009
    FINNLINES today posted heavy losses for 2009, as revenues plummeted 33% and the result before interest and taxes slumped to €37M ($50.2M), from €98M last year
  • CMA CGM still paying late
    NYSE-LISTED Global Ship Lease, which relies entirely on charter-hire from embattled CMA CGM, confirmed today that payments remain behind schedule
  • Marinakis unveils Crude IPO
    AN IPO registration has been filed by Evangelos Marinakis-led Crude Carriers ' yet another sign of shipping's re-emergence on Wall Street
  • Asia takes West Africa crude
    ASIAN countries are reportedly snapping up record levels of West African crude in the first quarter
  • Finnish gloom seen lifting
    FINLAND'S 2009 economy suffered its steepest contraction in 90 years, with exports plummeting more dramatically than any other component, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Seafarers released in Somalia
    SEVEN seafarers trapped in Somalia after their ship was detained more than six months ago have now left the country, Fairplay was told today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Congress Fails to Break Transport Programs Standoff
  • Warehouse Group Fights Tax
  • Global Ship Lease Revenue Surges
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Taps FedEx's Duncan
  • Wall Street Firm Suspends YRC Stock Rating
  • Lufthansa Swings to 2009 Net Loss
  • Container Ship Owner Goldenport Swings to Loss
  • Intermarine Expands Service, Opens European Offices
  • Diesel Price Hike Goes into Second Week
  • Far East-U.S. Containers Fall for Second Year
  • Macquarie Sees Long Term Growth for Ports
  • JAL-NYK Talks Collapse
  • Video: Alphaliner's Tan Hua Joo on Container Shipping Overcapacity

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • RCL takes a big hit in 2009
  • Maersk seeks long term contracts
  • Shippers up in arms at TPM
  • Shippers turn to forwarders
  • Chile in the aftermath

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Massive IPO
    Brazilian shipyard owner OSX led by billionaire Eike Batista seeks $5.6bn from Sao Paulo listing.
  • Sale underway
    Shipowners are "expressing interest" in the sale of three unfinished products tankers linked to AHL shipping.
  • Lomar ship held
    Claim of 'off-spec' cargo leads to arrest of UK-owned products tanker in Tanzanian port.
  • IPO unveiled
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Crude Carriers to raise $310m in New York to buy two VLCCs and a suezmax.
  • 'Prison' ship SOS
    Greek owner slammed by 'abandoned' crew of bulker set for auction over wage dispute amid 'inhumane conditions'.
  • Port reopens
    Chile's busiest seaport reopened today while one major copper port remains closed as it continues to assess structural damage to piers.
  • Chilean cargoes
    Vitol and Morgan Stanley book two products tankers to move gasoil into earthquake-hit country.
  • DNV banks more
    Henrik Madsen'led classification society sees bottom line rise by one fifth in 2009 after $80m cost-cutting effort.
  • Dragnis eyes buys
    Four new arrivals possible this year, says Goldenport's John Dragnis who denies second SPP bulker order.
  • Costa "crunch"
    Shaken passengers from Costa Europa have spoken of their terror as the vessel smashed into an Egpytian dock.
  • Cape crusade
    Japan's K Line planning to add eight bulkers to service coal contract for JSW in India.
  • GSL bounces back
    Ian Webber-led shipowner returns to the black in fourth quarter as bigger fleet boosts revenue.
  • UK exodus?
    Chamber of Shipping sticks to dire prophecy of big stampede from UK flag if pay equality law is passed
  • Tongan perjury
    Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Ramsay Dalgety faces perjury charge over sinking of Princess Ashika.
  • Q Ship rises
    Qatari tanker and LPG player comes through tough 2009 with a 1.6% improvement in profit.
  • Swiber still red
    Raymond Goh-led offshore player sees cost of bond issue contribute to fourth quarter loss.
  • Writedown woe
    Pac Basin's full-year profit plunges $300m amid $50m impairment on ro-ros and bulker contracts.
  • Golden loses shine
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings sinks to loss on cancellation costs and waning revenues.
  • Mercator buys
    Indian shipowner's Singapore arm acquires panamax bulker, but Paragon denies it is the Pearl Seas.
  • Tanker grounds
    No pollution reported after Patriot III goes aground off Philippines.
  • Euroseas better
    Aristides Pittas-led boxship and bulker player still reports a loss, but less so than in 2008.
  • Growing again
    Pac Basin revives dry-cargo expansion plans with over $1bn war chest to hand, chairman says.
  • Zodiac eyes five
    Ofer group arm said to have acquired five NYK 6,000-teu containerships for under $100m.
  • Heading South
    New Orleans operator Intermarine launches heavy-lift service to tap South America's oil, gas and mining industries.
  • Ferry towed
    Korean jetfoil needs help from tugs after losing power nine miles off Busan.
  • Asta found
    Tug hijacked off Malaysia last month is recovered in the Philippines under new identity.
  • POT inches up
    New Zealand's Port of Tauranga has seen interim profits increase despite a 5% fall in tonnage.
  • Sumatec suffers
    Higher impairment charges and doubtful debts push Malaysian tanker owner further into the red.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Intermarine announces Europe service
  • Horizon Lines in international expansion
  • CMA CGM hikes rates on multiple trades
  • Tiliacos named AA Cargo VP
  • Vanguard starts LTL rail service to Mexico City
  • Correction: DOT out of transport program funds
  • DOT runs out of transport program funds
  • USDA kicks off ag trade adjustment aid
  • Customs, states to coordinate ag protection
  • U.S. donates $170 million in food aid
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit off 20%
  • Damco hires air freight head
  • Delaware dredging begins amid dispute

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Global Carrier out of service for several weeks
    The Finnish roro-vessel Global Carrier will be out of service for three or four weeks for repairs after a collision in the port of Oxelösund on February 27. The
  • Wärtsilä main engines to South African research vessel
    Wärtsilä will deliver the four main engines to a Polar supply and research vessel on order at STX Finland Oy Rauma shipyard for the Republic of South Africa's Department of
  • MSC to order cruise vessel from France
    MSC Cruise has signed a letter of intent with STX France about the delivery of a 140,000 GT cruise vessel from the Staint-Nazaire shipyard in 2012. The final contract

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Chile ports gradually reopening after quake
    Bunker suppliers say committed deliveries will go ahead where possible.
  • Bunker prices softer in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • IFO prices weaken in Fujairah
    Many suppliers in Middle East hub fully committed for this week.
  • NOL reports 63% rise in volumes
    Container revenue still down year-on-year, but better than in late 2009.
  • Condition monitoring can help cut bunker consumption
    New guide gives ship operators an independent view of the monitoring technologies.
  • 'Fuel-saving' air cavity system can be retrofitted
    DK Group says development is 'a breakthrough'.
  • Key ports see bunker demand picking up
    Prices in key Asian ports weaken.
  • Brightoil bunker sales volume surges 110.6%
    Net profit rises 155% for the first half of financial year 2009/2010.
  • Hope for 'shipping-friendly' STS legislation in UK waters
    Offshore bunker supplier warns tightening regulations could cut the flexible refueling options ship operators need.
  • China sees lower February fuel oil imports
    Bonded bunker players are major buyers in the market.
  • Oil tanker runs aground
    Tanker loaded with bunker fuel grounded.

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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
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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
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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
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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
››› File
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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