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February 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise industry sails into pricier territory
    If you are planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, water parks and one of the most innovative concepts to come along in awhile

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK quits ELAA, following 'K' Line and MOL departures
  • CTSA to levy second rate hike, this time from Canada to Asia
  • Chinese New Year shutdown drives box spot rate up 20pc
  • Rising demand prompts new offering, service changes in Asia
  • Maruba-CLAN new Asia-S America service; newcomer YSC Line expands
  • Marseilles box volume up 4pc in 2009, but all cargo falls 13pc
  • TNT makes raise-for-layoffs deal with Dutch postal unions
  • Singapore Airlines back in black with US$286 million Q3 profit
  • HK's Asia Airfreight Terminal signs as Tiger Airways ground handler
  • UPS nearly triples fourth quarter profit to US$757 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • M. Dinshaw & Co. adroitly handles logistics for Singapore Armed Forces at Mumbai Port
  • Q3 results show shipping cos remain in choppy waters
  • Great Offshore defers fund raising plan
  • Seashell Logistics shifts to own head office
  • 65 pc rise in coffee exports in Jan.
  • India & Germany decide to promote trade relations
  • Mormugao Port does a double!
  • MoS clears dredging subsidy for KoPT
  • Vasan summons stakeholders to meeting next week
  • 5 consortia shortlisted for NMPT's box terminal project
  • Records tumble at Krishnapatnam port
  • Bear Logistics!
  • AI to hive off cargo division
  • BCHAA welcomes key trade facilitators
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan
  • Accountability vital for efficient delivery of goods & services-expert
  • Mamata to meet India Inc on Sat.
  • Talk at IMC about 'Reflections on Leadership'
  • International Law Summit at IMC on Sat. & Sun.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
  • Augustin Network takes over Logwin division and becomes East European partner
    The Austrian service provider Augustin recently announced that it has taken over Logwin's Eastern European road and rail activities, as well as the latter's general cargo netw...
  • South Africa sticks with Cape gauge size
    Chris Wells, the acting head of the state owned transport operator Transnet, has led a discussion with the South African parliament's portfolio committee on communications abo...
  • Scania reports net sales decrease of 30%
    The Swedish truck maker Scania AB reported a 30% decrease in net sales to SEK 62.74 million (EUR 6.22 million) in 2009. The operating income fell to SEK 2.473 million from SEK 1251...
  • British government wants to ban HGVs from fast lanes
    The British government is considering a law change to prohibit HGVs from using the fast lanes of motorways and restricting their speed to 65mph. "We want to provide clarity fo...
  • European Commission receives complaint against Polish authorities
    The Independent Rail Operators Federation has lodged a complaint against Polish authorities with the European Commission. The trade body alleges that the Polish government granted ...
  • The worst year ever for French seaports
    Jean-Luc Vialla, the new chairman of the port of Dunkirk's supervisory board, recently declared that "2009 was a bad year for us." His statement reflected what almos...
  • Basel's inland ports suffering from lack of space
    Switzerland's inland ports on the River Rhine in Basel are suffering from a dramatic shortage of space for handling operations. In Kleinh'ningen (a suburb of Basel), the port ...
  • Gondrand group changes management in corporate finance division
    Gondrand, a transport and logistics group based in Basel (Switzerland), assigned the position of chief financial officer to St'phanie Fontugne, with effect from 1 Fe...
  • Capital injection for CMA CGM
    The French shipping company CMA CGM Sannounced that a consortium of banks have signed an agreement to release USD 80 million in financing to the group on 2 February "This financing...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Sembcorp Marine to build new Brazil shipyard
  • More layoffs at Bay Shipbuilding
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to build only eco-friendly ships from 2015
  • Maritime Coalition slams Corps budget proposal
  • Pirates hijack North Korean ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • USITC schedules public hearing for Portland
  • Hanjin plans to take over APM terminals in Kaohsiung
  • Titan Salvage teams refloat grounded tanker
  • Port of Bremerton hires marketing/communications boss
  • US, Canada joining forces for Olympic Games security

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Hamburg in slow steaming push
    Minister urges banks to persuade owners and box lines to adopt measure
  • Draft limits hit Hamburg cargo volumes
    Rivals Rotterdam and Antwerp gain market share
  • Tsakos eyes offshore debut
    Group in talks with South Korean yards for potential drillship order
  • Arab League states urged to sign Rotterdam Rules
    Move will broaden regional support for global regulatory regime
  • Yard delays dent Bureau Veritas revenues
    Hit by delayed newbuilding starts and delivery postponements

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Shipping shares tumble
    SHIPPING stocks were dragged down Thursday in a market-wide sell-off spurred by concerns over sovereign debt and unemployment
  • Aker signs deal with Spain
    NORWAY'S Aker Solutions told Fairplay today it has signed a $20M contract with Spain's oil company Repsol Investigaciones Petroliferas
  • Fish 1, FPSO 0
    TOTAL'S tanker loading at Angola's Girassol offshore oilfield returned to normal today after an FPSO crossed swords with a fish and lost
  • Dockwise urges naval escorts
    VESSELS unable to keep up with convoys to evade Gulf of Aden pirates should be escorted by naval ships, a senior Dockwise officer told Fairplay today
  • US salvor warns of rate rise
    A US SALVOR has said any extra costs caused by a review of OPA-90 regulations will have to be passed on to vessel operators

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Retailers, Others Turn to LaHood on FAAAA
  • White House Launches National Export Initiative
  • Factory Orders, Shipments Gained in December
  • Hanjin Raises Canada-to-Asia Rates
  • STB Rate Decision Disturbs Railroad, Shippers
  • Stevedore Eurogate's 2009 Traffic Drops 12.3 Percent
  • U.S. Freight Index Grows 5.6 Percent
  • Chennai Truck Strike Threatens Cargo Movement
  • Hanjin Posts December Loss After De-merger
  • Auto Carriers Stress Multiyear Contracts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • NYK confirms withdrawal from ELAA
  • Demerged Hanjin in the red for 2009
  • Istithmar to sell ISS
  • Transpac rates soar following TSA's ERC
  • CSAV charts the uptick

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Franklin's slice
    Mutual fund manager Franklin Resources reveals 5% stake in Overseas Shipholding Group.
  • Capex sued
    Coal trader Bulk Trading secures arrest order for Capex Europe cargo at Louisiana's United Bulk Terminals in $8m FFA dispute.
  • Tender interest
    US-listed driller Transocean Ltd eying participation in Petrobras' tenders for 28 newbuilding rigs and drillships.
  • TK forecast hiked
    Deutsche Bank analyst cuts fourth-quarter estimates for Teekay Corp but increases forecasts for 2010 and 2011.
  • Firm gets out
    Arbitrage player Highbridge Capital Management holds a 0.1% slice of Trico Marine after formerly holding sizeable stake in warrants and bonds.
  • Ethiopian evades
    US Navy boards suspected pirate skiffs after apparent attempt to hijack the general cargoship Andinet.
  • $30m for cape
    Restis Group helps Nasdaq-listed Seanergy grab cash to fund capesize addition.
  • $118m for Swiber
    Raymond Goh-led owner's offshore vessels to go to work in South Asia in EPCIC gig.
  • Signal closes
    Marine fabricator finalises deal to buy Bender Shipbuilding & Repair's Mobile yard.
  • Costly kidnapping
    Crew seizure that led to Teekay suezmax failing to load Nigerian crude cargo costs Transworld $8.7m.
  • Plus to minus
    Lazard Capital Markets tips Teekay Corp to post red ink in the fourth quarter.
  • Floaters sparkle
    Houston-based rig and drillship owner Diamond Offshore sees quarterly profits fall but deepwater floater revenues improve.
  • Bulky losses
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba turns in 2009 loss as markets go sour.
  • Brief encounter
    Norwegian cargoship quickly refloated after going aground at port of Andenes.
  • Loan bind
    Malaysia's MMM could be held back on tanker purchase by worries over debt rating.
  • Big guns buy
    Otto Marine bags $70m from private placement ' helped by former Labroy Marine owner Tan Boy Tee.
  • 'Options still open'
    Ulf Ryder denies Stena Bulk has declared two suezmax options at Samsung but is likely to before extended deadline.
  • Hong Kong King
    Additional $5bn keeps Li Ka-shing top of Hong Kong's rich list with six other shipping names in the top 40.
  • 'Illegal detention'
    Dubai-based owner accuses Somaliland Port Authority of ignoring a court order to free arrested ship.
  • HHI's order pain
    World's largest shipyard books new shipbuilding deals worth only $444m in 2009.
  • Mols bid
    Danish tycoon Karsten Ree linked to offer to buy ferry owner Mols-Linien.
  • Tug charges
    Two US men face charges of criminal mischief over alleged scuttling of historic Mary Woods 2.
  • Cargoship seized
    North Korean vessel held in Ukraine on suspicion of smuggling weapons and drugs.
  • Double dent
    Two Norwegian ferries have bashed into quaysides within the last week.
  • Hedge fund sells
    Massachusetts Financial Services slices its holding in Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
  • Hanjin posts loss
    Korean liner and bulker outfit Hanjin Shipping sinks into red on weaker rates but eyes black in 2010.
  • SMM Brazil bound
    Singapore group to build a huge new facility in Brazil to cater to the local oil and gas industry.
  • STX goes heavy
    South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean set to target heavylift sector, with a particular eye on the Middle East.
  • HHLA boxes slide
    Hamburger Hafen, operator of Germany's flagship container port, sees throughput down 33%.
  • Ship boost
    Japanese shipyard group MHI says nine-month earnings from vessels improves, but other sectors weaken.
  • TNK ups divi
    Shareholders in Teekay spin-off Teekay Tankers can expect a higher dividend in the fourth quarter.
  • Tamai still red
    Japanese owner eyes return to profit for the full-year but nine-month earnings still down.
  • A fishy tale
    Total's Girassol crude shipments halted in Angola after swordfish puncture pipe.
  • Into the Black
    CSAV Norasia launches feeder service from Istanbul to Black Sea ports in Russia and Georgia.
  • Upbeat on NOL
    Singapore analysts continue to turn more positive on the world's fifth-largest liner company.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Robust two-year forecast for Maersk
  • Hanjin sees $1 billion reversal
  • Study: $18 billion U.S. offshore industry
  • Air India nets $1 billion financing
  • Truckers target oil speculation
  • Truckers sue over low-carbon fuel
  • Greenup Lock pinches waterways shippers
  • U.S. seizes food from filthy Wis. Warehouse
  • Alameda Corridor seeks debt relief on Moody's downgrade
  • Jade wins Ruwais bid, brings Wren aboard

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • North Korean vessel hijacked off Somalia
    The North Korean-flagged cargo ship M/V Rim was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden yesterday morning. The hijacking took place north of the internationally recommended transit corridor (IRTC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Double digit losses in Rotterdam
    Losses of more than $3 seen on NYMEX in early trading.
  • Bunker spill report 'ready by end of the month'
    California attorneys will decide whether to pursue civil or criminal action.
  • Middle East hub sees losses
    Average avails and demand in Fujairah.
  • Statoil considers IPO for fuel retail business
    Says unit's growth and further development 'will be best achieved' as an independent company.
  • Product and personnel changes at Statoil
    Lowers MGO sulphur content, trader leaving bunker department.
  • Environmental targets will 'define the future of shipping'
    Industry still 'needs a strategy for reducing emissions', despite failure of COP 15.
  • India and China compete in Africa for oil
    India needs to learn from China's success in dealing with Africa.
  • Aegean sets the record straight
    Company says founder has been 'fully acquitted and cleared' - continuing proceedings relate to old Greek civil customs claims.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia ports
    Weaker prices erase mid-week gains.
  • O.W. Bunker announces another appointment in Hong Kong
    Company says it is 'critical that O.W. Bunker continues its growth' in the region.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 7-week high
  • Asia's March fuel oil cargoes swell
    Falling rates, high European inventory contribute to volumes.
  • East China fuel stocks dip on steady bonded demand
    Inventories down a considerable 33% from week-ago levels.
  • India's Vinergy eyes dominance in northeast Africa
    More convenient services for ships near strategic shipping lanes.

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