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June 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Spill clean-up could drag into autumn
    The Coast Guard commander in charge of the federal response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico warned on Sunday that even if the flow of crude is stopped by summer, it could take well into autumn - and maybe much longer - to deal with the slick spreading relentlessly across the gulf.
  • Singapore-registered tugboat may be seized
    Prospects for an early release of the Singapore-registered tugboat, Asta, took a turn for the worse after a Philippine anti-smuggling agency began seizure proceedings against the tugboat last week.
  • Athens to host largest global shipping show
    Greece is set to launch today the 22th Posidonia, the world's largest maritime exhibition that will run till June 11, showing the world a different, more positive image of the country which is under heavy pressure this year due to the economic crisis.
  • Sinopec unveils fuel oil, bunker arm

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping to launch 10,000-TEU ship in late June
  • Nigerians bust second ship carrying old fridges, TV sets, batteries
  • Pirates cut down as crew retakes North Korean freighter
  • Antwerp Port Authority on China tour to win more trade
  • Global container volume expected to grow 6-8pc this year
  • St Petersburg's First Container Terminal May volume up 32.9pc
  • Logwin's Asian regional sales integration bears fruit
  • Charleston, South Carolina, offers rail-linked warehousing
  • US, Mexico and Canada NAFTA trade surges in March
  • ACL's West African service adds Savannah to rotation
  • DHL delivers Oxford University Press texts to PNG jungle schools
  • 2010 heavy lift freight forwarding conference to be held in Antwerp
  • China Eastern launches Qingdao-Hualien charter service
  • UPS forms alliance with Malaysian courier PosLaju
  • DHL donates abandoned Wilmington Air Park to Ohio county

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AAUS Group adds peak season string to 2-loop system
  • Slow steaming absorbs tonnage as slower loops take on more ships
  • ISS expands deeper into N. & Central America
  • OOCL to levy $ 250/TEU hike from S-E Asia/MidEast to Australia
  • NYK Line to hike transatlantic rates
  • ANZDA to levy escalating rate hikes, peak season surcharges
  • OOCL Savannah named at Geoje Shipyard
  • AADA to levy escalating rate increases, peak season surcharges
  • Danaos cancels three Yang Ming 6,500-TEUers from Hanjin yards
  • Safmarine to resume operations at SA ports
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates
  • HMM hikes Asia-Europe rate
  • INTTRA opens new office in Hamburg
  • SRV GDF Suez Cape Ann delivered
  • Maersk Line the best shipping line/ agent at CWC's ICD-Dashrath
  • Maharashtra government drawing up investor-friendly port policy
  • Foreign trade suffering due to lack of infrastructure at Sahar ACC
  • Basu sees brisk economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 4, 2010
  • Svizzeralogistica 2010, Lugano (Switzerland), 10-12 June
    The trade fair Svizzeralogistica 2010 is taking place in the exhibition centre in Lugano (Switzerland) for the first time this year. The international fair will run from 10-12 June...
  • Malaysian CEP company Poslaju and UPS in new alliance
    UPS has formed an alliance with Poslaju, a leading Malaysian courier company, and together the firms have launched Poslaju International Premium, a day-definite, international expr...
  • Toll Group to work for Kmart Australia
    Kmart Australia has entered into an agreement with Toll in2store to manage its new Victorian distribution centre. Toll in2store is a part of Australia's Toll Group, one of Asia's l...
  • Husqvarna entrusts logistics in Czechia and Slovakia to Geis
    The Husqvarna Group, a gardening and forestry equipment manufacturer, has restructured its logistics operations in Czechia and Slovakia, entrusting the management of a key new cent...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • U.S. to become LNG exporter?
  • Dredging International wins key Panama Canal contract
  • Solstad Offshore orders LNG fueled PSV
  • BP planning enhancements to containment system

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • APL boss presses for private transport investment
  • Titan Salvage helps refloat vessel grounded by earthquake
  • PDX noise advisory committee schedules Vancouver meeting
  • PATRICIA LEE crew honored for heroic rescue efforts
  • OOCL plans to implement Asia/New Zealand rate boost

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Posidonia 2010: Navios poised to float South American logistics business
    Plans underway to list Navios South American Logistics on a US stock exchange this year
  • Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance Navios snaps up another distressed capesize newbuilding
  • Posidonia promises perfect mix of business and banter
  • Owner under fire over dry bulk newbuilding orders
    Seanergy boss hits out at owners behind recent newbuilding tonnage orders
  • Posidonia 2010: New horizons, traditional...
  • Greek owners set for bigger role in boxships
    Shipowners ready to fill gap created by KG system as owners of containership tonnage
  • Bigger role for banks as KG houses retreat
  • Abandoned cargoship could be carrying weapons
    Rumours persist that Iranian-manufactured heavy machine guns were found concealed...
  • Ransom and the moral maze

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • BP cap nears capacity
    BP IS capturing 11,100 barrels per day from the Deepwater Horizon spill, but the receiving drill ship is reaching capacity ' and oil continues to overflow
  • New fire sparks STX evacuation
    STX FRANCE told Fairplay today it still plans to deliver Norwegian Epic to NCL on 15 June despite a new fire on the cruise ship over the weekend
  • US eyes LNG export market
    CHENIERE Energy is seeking to develop liquefaction and export facilities at its Sabine Pass LNG import terminal in Louisiana
  • Strike snarls Valencia
    VALENCIA'S port is at a standstill today, with the trucks of about 2,500 strikers blocking access to box terminals
  • Floating hotels due for fans
    WORLD Cup fever is rising in South Africa's Durban as the port awaits the arrival of a cruise ship that will be a floating hotel during this month's football extravaganza
  • Union praises fatigue study
    NAUTILUS International told Fairplay today that recent developments show why the EU-funded Project Horizon on seafarer fatigue is necessary
  • Crude freight rate fall persists
    CRUDE oil freight rates have extended their recent plunge amid low trading liquidity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Euroseas Buys In Growing Charter Market
  • Trucking Industry Adds Jobs for Third Straight Month
  • Schneider Offers Signing Bonuses to Pennsylvania Drivers
  • Georgia Bans Texting While Driving
  • Logwin Increases Logistics Services in Fashion Sector
  • UPS to Enhance Technology for Importers
  • Airlines to Make $2.5 Billion Profit in 2010, IATA Says
  • CVSA Roadcheck Targets Unsafe Trucks, Drivers
  • Rickmers Launches Asia-US East Coast Service
  • Zim to Sell Stake in Marine Services Company
  • DHL to Expand Package Hub in Cincinnati
  • Shortage Claims: Weigh the Evidence
  • Black Swans
  • A Cloudy Crystal Ball
  • Designing Fuel Savings
  • Regional Reshuffling
  • Box Shortage Freezes Meat Exporters
  • Kernels of Growth
  • Teamsters Shifts Gears in Port Fight
  • Crunching Capacity Needs
  • Commerce Details Export Efforts
  • Bottled Up in Chicago
  • Tracking Highway Congestion
  • It's Now or...2011
  • Rules of Engagement
  • Freight Is Great
  • Economic Recovery Built to Last?
  • Rolling Markets
  • This Week in The Journal of Commerce - June, 7 2010
  • Spilling Oil
  • Highway Safety Groups Honor Trucking Official

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Evergreen to increase capacity between Asia and Northern Europe
  • Zim Line to introduce PSS from Asia to Europe
  • Double-dip fears drag markets down
  • Equipment shortage on transpac spurs early peak season surcharge
  • UASC charters new Seaspan ship

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Helix Energy bags BP Horizon job
    New York-listed owner lands work for offshore intervention ship as BP calls for Deepwater Horizon help.
  • Buy brings earnings boost
    Seaspan's first acquisition since the start of the financial crisis will help lift its 2010 earnings by two cents a share, analyst says.
  • Vafias: Don't order tankers
    Stealth Maritime boss Harry Vafias urges shipowners to spend on resales or second-hand tonnage to protect rates.
  • Salvors free Chilean tsunami ship
    Titan partners with local outfit to re-float bulker rocked by freak waves following record-breaking Chilean earthquake.
  • LNG owners eye Cheniere charters
    Cheniere Energy's LNG export ambitions could mean cash for hungry shipowners that are dying for deals.
  • Dragnis in reflective mode
    John Dragnis says UK-listed owner is holding back on ordering plans but boxships appear a good bet.
  • Platou's Anker sees order rush
    Norwegian shipbroker Peter Anker says industrial shipping and offshore companies are grabbing newbuildings.
  • ABG nears Western deal
    Indian shipyard ready to take majority stake in Goa-based repair operation after restructuring.
  • Fulford big on Greek brokers
    Platou's London chief Richard Fulford-Smith thinks Athens awash with bright, young shipbroking talent.
  • Make a power point about the top 100
    Have your say about TradeWinds' listing of the shipping industry's top players and influence who will be included in our next Power 100.
  • Hafnia does first chartering deals
    Lars Mossberg's Hafnia Management does first chartering deals as it prepares to take control of more than 30 tankers.
  • Danaos readying share issue
    John Coustas-led owner may tap the market for $200m to help plug funding gap, analyst says.
  • Euroseas confirms box buy
    Greek owner snaps up 2,008-teu containership from Germany for $15.85m.
  • Vafias: StealthGas gives stability
    StealthGas chief Harry Vafias defends gasships fleet's earnings and insists stability is key to success.
  • Georgiopoulos spots tanker opportunities
    General Maritime chief pushes aside concerns over flagging tanker markets and sees reasons for optimism.
  • Marinakis hires Capital tanker
    Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis charters a vessel from Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners as BP fixture comes to an end.
  • Deepwater disaster is 'Obama's 9/11'
    RS Platou boss Peter Anker insists Deepwater Horizon disaster presents opportunities for tankers and offshore.
  • Generalov is shipping general
    Fesco president takes role of chairman of Russian shipowners' association as part of top-brass shake-up.
  • Solstad pens PSV at STX Europe
    Oslo-listed owner boosts its orderbook following $68m contract with Europe's largest shipbuilder.
  • Sweden boycotts Israeli cargoes
    Port workers' union will not handle exports as protest against boarding of Gaza flotilla ships.
  • GNMTC makes cruise debut
    Libyan state owner pens its first cruiseship newbuilding at STX France.
  • Gwadar gets government cash
    Pakistan comes up with the rupees to help develop key terminal.
  • Superferry heads home after blast
    Panic ensues off the Philippines as passengers hear explosion near engine of Aboitiz vessel.
  • FSL's Verona I arrested
    MR tanker at centre of charter dispute has been detained in Japan over unpaid bunker bills.
  • Zim in the money as buyer found
    Israeli container line agrees deal to sell overseas marine services companies for up to $170m.
  • Shiploaders for Arzew
    B&W Mechanical Handling to supply mobile systems for new fertilizer plant at Algerian port.
  • Fredriksen back in for Scorpion
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill makes second attempt to buy drilling rival in move which values the company at $545m.
  • Princess Sapphire suffers sickness
    Princess Cruises vessel hit by norovirus outbreak on seven-day voyage to Alaska.
  • Chinese vessel exports up 50%
    Shipyard production rebounds in first four months, while owners' imports also rise.
  • Yujin cans tanker options
    Singapore small tanker operator says decision due to current oversupply; as company slumps to loss.
  • Tanker spending shoots up
    Wet tonnage in vogue as outlay on second-hand tankers reaches post-crash peak, Greek broker says.
  • Seal hitches ferry ride
    Ingenious stowaway escapes killer whales by jumping on to Canadian vessel.
  • OOCL plans Kiwi rate rise
    Hong Kong liner operator set to increase rates on container traffic between Asia and New Zealand.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Evergreen scales back intra-Asia loop
  • Zim announces peak season surcharges
  • COSCO charges "imbalance fee"
  • China truck protest may steer shippers to barge
  • APEC gateway to simplify customs rules for FTAs
  • New Orleans speeds up FTZ process
  • Long Beach dredging project kicks off
  • Port Arthur tank farm opens

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Growth in Port of Göteborg
    Port of Göteborg, which handles one-quarter of Sweden's foreign trade, reports increasing volumes for the year's first four months. 296,000 TEUs were handled, 13 per cent up from the
  • Bridge damaged Finnish cargo vessel
    On June 2 the Caland Bridge in the port area of Rotterdam was lowered on the Finnish 4,400 DWT dry cargo vessel Najaden while the vessel was outward bound in
  • Argentinean operator charter's Erria tanker
    Erria A/S has secured another long-term timecharter for one of its chemical tankers. The contract follows the arrangement from earlier this year, when the Erria Maria was fixed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2010
  • Titan announces successful salvage of vessel
    Heavy fuel oil discharged from the Laurel that was impacted during the recent earthquake in Chile.
  • North European ports post big losses
    Weak market across the board but some ports show moderate price drops.
  • Double-digit price drop for Fujairah
    Suppliers clearing delivery backlogs after storm.
  • Scrubbers may offer only way to meet IMO targets
    Compliance with long-term sulphur targets for bunker fuel 'difficult, if not impossible'.
  • Fujairah: Bunkering back to normal
    Sea conditions improve after cyclone heads east.
  • Prices plunge, demand increases at key ports
    Some players in Tokyo Bay unable to meet enquiries above 500 mt for 380 cSt grade until after June 15.
  • Product tanker arrested over 'unpaid' bunker bill
    FSL says it will 'defend its position vigorously'.
  • Frisol strengthens trading team
    Wants to expand trading activities in ARA region.
  • Petrobras starts 1.00% LSFO supply in Brazilian ports
    Latest addition to 1.00% LSFO supplies after changes in Rotterdam and Singapore.
  • FOBAS urges 'common sense' approach to ISO 8217 fuel standard
    'More work needs to be done' on the effect from bio derived components on ship engines, says FOBAS manager.
  • East Asian port resumes 380 cSt supplies
    Bunker tanker back in service, says state-owned refiner CPC.

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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
››› 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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