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July 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index extends longest drop since 2005
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, extended its longest slump in five years on speculation Chinese steel mills are cutting imports of iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000-TEU ships from Samsung for US$1.7 billion
  • Safmarine buys more slots on Asia-east coast South America loop
  • MOL consortium's renews Asia-Latin America service
  • Incheon Port sees container throughput grow 28.5pc in June
  • Tacoma fears death by Panama and useless bond issue
  • South Africa's Transnet CEO sacked for misconduct
  • CMA CGM berths its largest box ship ever to call in the US
  • CMA CGM, CSAV upgrade North Europe-Latin America service
  • Savannah container volume increases in May by 25pc
  • Active box ship capacity rises to 13.32 million TEU
  • Hactl tonnage increases 38.4pc in the first half to 1,389,059 tons
  • Ban lifted, Garuda Indonesia returns to Europe
  • FedEx transports rare Tibetan artefacts to Taiwan
  • Global Aviation Holdings to use IPO earnings to expand fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA partners C-Team Systems to streamline shipping logistics
  • CSAV Norasia to hike rate on IMEX service
  • SCI expanding fleet, says Hajara at 72nd AGM of CFBA
  • GTI pushes for safety culture even among contract workers
  • KoPT hopes to raise higher revenue from revised land lease policy
  • Ispat jetty at Dharamtar gets Customs approval for handling ex-im cargo
  • Hard patch in basin stalls vessel bringing quay cranes to Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Bhuj mango exports limited by absence of air freighters
  • Fliers begin paying service tax
  • Heavy vehicles to screech to a halt on July 5
  • Impact of fuel price hike: Inflation to go up by 0.9 pc
  • DTC proposals unnerve jewellery exporters
  • RBI allows sub-base rate loans to exporters, SMEs
  • US unveils initiative to tap immense market potential of Pune, Nagpur

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Ceva Logistics wins contract with BMW in Italy
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year agreement with BMW Italia SpA for the operation of the new Dealer Metro Distribution Center...
  • Dachser building new logistics centre in Mannheim
    Dachser, a global logistics provider based in Germany, is rebuilding its branch in the Friedrichsfeld-West industrial estate in Mannheim. The official ground-breaking ceremony was ...
  • Raben Logistics Germany investing in Wuppertal
    Raben Logistics Germany, a member of the international transport and logistics company Raben Group, is constructing a new forwarding terminal on a 26,600 sqm tract of industrial la...
  • EU Commission starts legal proceedings against Germany
    The European Commission has decided to initiate legal proceedings against Germany and some other countries in the European Court of Justice. The EU claims that Germany has failed t...
  • Arrow Air ceasing scheduled service operations immediately
    Arrow Air Holdings Corp. (Arrow), operating under the trade name Arrow Cargo, a US all cargo air carrier operating out of Miami international airport FL, announced that it will cea...
  • CMA CGM launching new Morocco-Marseille reefer service
    The French shipping company CMA-CGM will launch a new weekly direct reefer container shipping service aimed at Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters from Casablanca-Agad...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • NCDOT fires Ferry Division chief
  • Rickmers names four 13,1000 TEU box ships at HHI
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU box ships at SHI
  • Ulstein delivers seismic vessel Oceanic Vega
  • Somali pirates use new boarding techniques

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Puget Sound ScRAPS program removes 200th polluting truck
  • US rail freight carloads increase during week
  • Crowley presents Midshipman with maritime security award
  • Washington State Ferries set to sail new vessel
  • Evergreen places order for ten new container ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Iran sanctions fail to halt NITC charters
    London brokers continue to fix deals but one European energy company to consult legal advisers before chartering further ships
  • Iran considers IMO appeal over 'unfair' sanctions
  • Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions'
  • Vale could use five capesize ships to store iron ore
    Brazil miner could use recently-chartered vessels to store as much as 885,000...
  • Vale's latest investment takes total to over...
  • Rickmers names 13,100 teu ships as container confidence grows
    Rickmers names four vessels, destined to join Maersk Line
  • Box sector heading for major round of...
  • Highest quarterly suezmax spot fixtures since 2008
    Fixtures between April and June reach 404 voyages reported
  • Markets guarded after recent European turmoil

Fairplayweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Obama signs Iran sanctions
    SHIPPING companies linked to Iran refined products imports could be barred from US dollar currency transactions from today
  • US cruise safety law passed
    US CONGRESS has passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 in response to incidents of passengers falling overboard and shipboard assaults
  • Russia relents on Kiev's chickens
    THE RUSSIAN government has reportedly dismantled import barriers for Ukrainian poultry
  • Eitzen sells ship management arm
    NORWAY'S Eitzen Maritime Services announced today that it has sold its ship management business in order to focus on ship supplies
  • Islands face box shortage
    THE GLOBAL shortage of container equipment is now affecting smaller liner trades in the Caribbean, spurring a peak season surcharge in the region
  • A Whale joins Gulf cleanup
    A TAIWANESE VLCC converted to an oil skimmer has a good chance of making a dent in the Gulf oil spill, according to National Incident Commander Thad Allen
  • Evergreen orders 10 box ships
    TAIWAN'S Evergreen Group today confirmed its order of ten 8000teu container vessels from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Financial Industry Confidence in Container Shipping Slowly Recovers
  • Should Shippers Hold Onto Assets or Choose Flexibility?
  • Virginia Port Authority Signs APMT Terminal Lease
  • Governor Reappoints N.C. Ports Chairman
  • Is There an Alternative to Depending on China's Supply of Goods?
  • The Battle Continues Between Shippers and Surface Carriers
  • Must A Carrier Pay Excise Tax on Missing Goods?
  • The Importance of Researching your 3PL's Financial Health
  • CMA CGM Close to $1B Deal; Safety Group Aims to Decrease Driver Hours
  • New York to Expand Off-Peak Truck Program
  • Factory Orders Declined 1.4 Percent in May
  • CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Two New Ships
  • U.S. Fund Eyed for CMA CGM Investment
  • Transportation Hiring Edges Upward
  • Dell May Cut Dependence on Air Freight
  • Weak Jobs Report Points to Slowing Economy
  • U.S. Likely to Miss Air Cargo Scanning Deadline
  • HHLA Opens Poland Inland Box Terminal
  • Rickmers Christens Four Ships for Maersk
  • CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Evergreen Orders 10 Post-Panamax Ships
  • LA-Long Beach Ports Open Despite Strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • The double-dip express or a slow-steaming recovery?
    There is disagreement on the likelihood of a crippling second global slump. A double-dip recession would derail the recovery and stymie growth; potentially plunging the world into a 1930s-style depression and making the 2009 annus horilibus look like plain sailing for the shipping industry.
  • Evergreen launches aggressive newbuild programme
  • FMC proposes Shipping Act changes
  • 150 years and still steaming
  • Q2 10 'worst since 2008' for bourses
  • Ireland exports its way out of recession

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • EMS sells ship managment arm
    Eitzen Maritime Services has sold off its shipmanagement business to Sanary of Bermuda.
  • Nordea boost for Stolt-Nielsen
    Norwegian bank places strong buy tag on shipowner following its bumper second quarter showing.
  • Owner spots silver lining to BP oil spill
    TMT's Nobu Sue sees opportunity for more VLCC sized pollution clean up vessels if A Whale passes US test.
  • NATS has cash to spend
    Herbjorn Hansson says New York-listed owner has the fire-power to pick up two more vessels without tapping shareholders.
  • Parry takes post at Globus
    Former Aries chief Jeff Parry lands non-executive director role at George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner.
  • Scorpio receives bosses' backing
    New York-listed tanker owner's CEO and president both buy 30,000 shares.
  • Slow-Steam Packet Company
    Isle of Man vessel running on three engines for next three weeks after fault found in fourth.
  • MSC closing but Maersk is still top
    AP Moller-Maersk holds onto its position as world's largest boxship player as Evergreen slips below APL and MOL outflanks NYK.
  • Quotes of the week
    Jester-in-chief Robert Bugbee shows his studs as he tackles Teekay and George Economou off the park.
  • USC in talks over Nordic
    Russian shipyard holding company could add former Wadan Yards to growing empire.
  • Gazprom signs in St Petersburg
    Russian energy giant agrees 10-year deal to build rigs and vessels at UIC's two yards.
  • Sydfynske wins Belt work
    Danish owner signs on until 2018 to run ro-ros between Langeland and Lolland.
  • Ferry furore in North Carolina
    New boss sacked after he made claims of waste and nepotism at US' second-biggest ferry company.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Craig Stevenson gets a heavyweight partner in Glencore while the insurance market shows no ill effects after Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
  • Forex gain lifts Russia's NCSP
    Black Sea port group sees quarterly profit soar on better foreign exchange items while revenues also grow.
  • Bank wins China go-ahead
    Norwegian ship finance bank DnB NOR says it has been awarded a Renminbi currency licence.
  • Ugland pens supramax order
    Norwegian owner picks up yet another bulker at Tsuneishi's Chinese yard with $33m price tag.
  • Evergreen comes clean
    Bronson Hsieh confirms to TradeWinds that Taiwan owner has ordered containerships at Samsung.
  • Samsung signs tanker deal
    Korean yard enjoys another newbuilding rush as two Asian owners spend $670m.
  • Jitendran in at Pipavav
    Indian yard brings in former Cochin Shipyard boss and navy commodore as new CEO.
  • Nkossa deal extended
    SBM Offshore says charterers of LPG FSO have lengthened fixtures tenure by up to 10 years.
  • Evergreen starts box binge
    Taiwanese shipowner said to be a third of the way through its planned 100 ship order plan.
  • Siemens eyes A2Sea stake
    German engineering giant takes 49% stake Danish wind and wave farm installation vessel owner.
  • Evergreen linked to STX
    Korean yard likely to be third piece in Taiwanese owner's huge newbuilding jigsaw.
  • Carnival ship loses power
    Fascination delayed by technical problem as it returns to Jacksonville in the US.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Evergreen places 10-ship order with Samsung
  • Caribbean carriers raise rates, surcharges
  • Hapag-Lloyd to charge low water fee in Montreal
  • Arrow Cargo goes out of business
  • Con-way Freight trucks sport safety features
  • NYK Logistics adds China branches
  • Port leases APM Terminal in Virginia
  • L.A.-Long Beach terminals operate despite pickets
  • Correction: Largest CMA CGM ship to call U.S. ports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Keel laying on the first Scandlines newbuildings
    Scandlines has held a keel lying ceremony for their two first newbuildings ever. It took place at P+S Werften G.m.b.H (former Volkswerft Stralsund) which builds the two double ended
  • Siemens buys a large stake in A2SEA
    The wind turbine producer Siemens takes over 49 per cent of the shares in A2SEA from the Danish energy giant DONG Energy. A2SEA has around 200 employees and a fleet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Bunker prices quick to move lower
    Weaker fundamentals allowing prices to slide to low levels.
  • Friday sees further price drops
    Lower numbers as crude approaches $72.
  • Ireland issues advice on sulphur regulations
    Says 'all those concerned with shipping and the supply of marine fuel oil should be aware of, and fully implement, the requirements'.
  • Prices tumble across the board
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading Friday.
  • Markets fall for fourth day
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • Abu Dhabi to ban single hull tankers
    Only double hulled vessels will be allowed entry to oil loading ports.
  • Chile's bunker market recovers from quake
    2010 bunker sales likely to be 'similar or better' than 2009 volumes.
  • FOBAS debunks ISO 8217:2010 claims
    Most fuels in the market today would meet revised standard, no 'entry into force' date as adoption is voluntary.
  • IBIA certifies first Bunker Graduates
    Bunker Cargo Officer Course has been developed in consultation with the MPA.
  • Supplier 'suspends' offshore deliveries in Fujairah
    Reports say ENOC has told customers that it is 'temporarily' pulling out.
  • Key ports end week largely soft
    Demand 'above average' in Hong Kong, traders say.
  • Bunker Holding posts profit in 'crisis' year
    Retains volume and increase its market share in the fiscal year 2009/2010, says Vice CEO.
  • Dan-Bunkering celebrates staff's silver jubilee
    International Sales Manager Søren Høll's contributions recognised.
  • Peninsula eyes 1 million mt sales in Japan, Korea
    Japanese and Korean bunker suppliers 'closely monitoring' company's impact.
  • MRPL offers 380 cst cargo for August loading
    Two other Indian refiners found buyers for their 380 cSt and 180 cSt cargoes.

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