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November 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World updates US$5b bond prospectus
    Dubai-based global ports operator DP World, a unit of conglomerate Dubai World, filed an updated prospectus for a US$5 billion bond programme, raising the possibility of an issue in the near future.
  • S'pore-flagged Golden Blessing rescued
    A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker: No double dip, US box volume to rise 9pc in November
  • China Merchants invests US$154 million in Lagos container terminal
  • Russia's NCC volume up 26.5pc to 1.06 million TEU in 2010
  • Qinghai province's cargo up 13.2pc in first 9 months
  • US Federal Maritime Commission seeks views on EU conference ban
  • Jaxport volume up 10pc, breaks record at 846,580 TEU
  • US fines Panalpina US$81.9 million for Nigerian customs bribes
  • DHL starts Shanghai to Tokyo service
  • South Carolina increases truck load limit to 100,000 lbs
  • IAPH launches Environmental Ship Index
  • China Southern, CASHC to buy more than 100 planes from Airbus
  • Air cargo recovers but future uncertain: Amsterdam forum
  • Changi Airport to raise landing fees by an average 15pc
  • FedEx offers two new China-US services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line first to get independent verification of CO2 emission data
  • MoS directive prompts SCI to postpone shipyard stake purchase
  • WWSA holds General Assembly meet
  • Nigeria may export more oil, LNG to India
  • Over 85 Pak cos take part in Chandigarh fair
  • Eukor handles 1st railcar cargo imported at Chennai Port
  • JNPT observes vigilance awareness week
  • MoU to be signed with Bangla for use of Chittagong & Mongla ports
  • N. European ports to reward ships with low emission levels next year
  • VCT gives berth to its longest vessel, m.v. Maersk Dalton
  • FedEx Express to acquire businesses of AFL & affiliate
  • Tiruchi air cargo complex to operate from December
  • CBDT clarifies on tax benefits to NGOs, others
  • Export of 10K tonnes edible oil allowed
  • Mineral output up by 7.05 pc in Aug.
  • Services sector grew faster in Oct.'survey
  • US striking a great deal!
  • Export Import Workshop to begin from Dec. 4
  • My brush with corruption
  • Obama to address Parliament today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
  • Swiss Rhine ports handle about 4.75 million t in first nine months
    The Swiss Rhine ports handled 4.74 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year (January-September 2009: 5.04 million.) This equates to a tonnage decrease of 5.9...
  • ICTSI: 9-month income up 97% to USD 73 million
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reported consolidated unaudited financial results for the nine months ending 30 September. The company'...
  • UMA scoops double accolade at FPCCI Awards
    Sohail Shams, CEO of United Marine Agencies (UMA), scored a double success at the 34th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Export Trophy Awards. He wa...
  • ICTSI names new CEO for Georgia unit
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has appointed Jan Nowak as chief executive and general manager of the Batumi International Container Termin...
  • Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork
    The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) has reported that since construction work started on the new port area called the Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, some 170 million cbm of sand has b...
  • Panalpina II: in the red despite higher turnover
    Panalpina, a global transport and logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has been forced to ink red figures because of its legal problems in the USA. The company poste...
  • Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia
    Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia. The tw...
  • GLS raises profile in Portugal
    The GLS Group, a pan-European parcel service provider, acquired the remaining 49% stake in GLS Portugal Lda, with effect from 1 November 2010. This means that GLS Portugal, which b...
  • FedEx Express to acquire AFL and Unifreight in India
    The US service provider FedEx Express is acquiring the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. This acquisition will strengthen F...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2010
  • $2.1 million penalties in Gould pollution case
  • Drydocks World launches jack-up construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • K Line plans to begin weekly service covering Honolulu
  • BC Gateway Alliance members heading out on Asia trade mission
  • NYK captain receives honor for anti-piracy efforts
  • Archery center to open doors at North Bend business incubator
  • Weekly rail freight traffic sees positive numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Lloyd's Register sails to Hellenic Register's rescue
    Class giant inks deal aimed at rehabilitating internal standards and procedures at ailing Greek society
  • Hellenic Register renewal application dropped
  • Hellenic Register certification to expire in February
  • Hellenic Register left in limbo
  • Scorpio seeks $50m from follow-on issue
    Wants to build cash reserves to pursue opportunistic ship buys
  • Scorpio inks options for two LR1 tankers
  • West Africa suezmaxesboosted by fixture surge
    After another topsy-turvy week in the spot market, a late surge in activity sees...
  • Market searches for fourth-quarter boost
  • Spot market fall could cut advantage of Vale VLOCs
    Soft charter rates would reduce cost benefit
  • Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Teekay loses $186M in 3Q
    TEEKAY Corp has reported losses of $186M for the third quarter after it was hit again by derivative losses
  • Paranagua box boost planned
    BRAZILIAN port operator TCP has announced plans to spend 141M reais ($84M) on boosting its box volumes by 43% over the next two years
  • Transocean fined over bribes
    OFFSHORE rig operator Transocean Inc has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar fine over a Nigerian bribery scam
  • Seafarer demand rises
    DEMAND for seafarers has increased over the year according to recruitment consultants Spinnaker
  • Croatia tries new yard tender
    CROATIA'S government has launched a third tender for a 99.54% stake in the northern Adriatic Kraljevica shipyard after the previous two sales attempts failed to attract buyers
  • Chinese lenders seek local angle
    CHINESE banks are keen to lend money to shipping companies, but only if there are benefits for China, an Amsterdam conference has heard
  • Vietnam plans Cam Ranh revamp
    A FORMER US naval base at Cam Ranh in Vietnam is reportedly set to be converted into a port for both commercial and naval vessels
  • STX Finland cuts more jobs
  • VLCC spot rates fall
  • Myanmar deepsea port deal
  • Mumbai ships move for Obama
  • Shipowners avoids premium rise
  • Market reacts to STX OSV price
  • Manila bulk expansion approved
  • FESCO closes terminals sale

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • BNSF Names Fox EVP for Operations
  • Zim to Upgrade Gulf to South America Service
  • Report Forecasts 10.8 Percent North Europe Box Growth
  • IANA Says Traffic Surge Points to Big Holiday Volume
  • Retailers See Better Holiday Season Despite Slowing Imports
  • UP-Amtrak Shared Rail Corridor Advances in Illinois
  • Obama Says U.S. Gridlock Hurts Trade Posture
  • Cargo Mail and Package Bombs -- JOC Week in Review
  • Banking on Capacity
  • Truth in Billing? Far From It
  • Preparing for the Next Crunch
  • Letters - Edition
  • Substandard Security
  • New York-New Jersey Throughput Slides in September
  • EU to Rewrite Air Cargo Security Measures
  • YRC to Shed 50 Terminals
  • Freight Jobs Join October Employment Gain
  • FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs
  • Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams
  • "K" Line to Offer New Slots on Asia-Honolulu Service
  • YRC Worldwide Posts $62 Million Loss
  • UK Revokes Cargo Screening Exemptions
  • UP Expects 6-8 Percent Annual Revenue Growth
  • Groundbreaking for $55.5 Million Boston-Area Commuter Rail Extension

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Is the ubiquitous container the perfect foil for arms dealers and terrorists?
    CMA CGM proclaimed itself the 'victim of a false cargo declaration' this week after learning that it had innocently played its part in shipping 13 containers of arms and ammunition from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Container derivatives market builds momentum with new entrant
  • French strike action reduced
  • IAL boosts capacity in Intra-Asia market - amid warnings of over tonnage
  • UASC chops its AEC1 pendulum service
  • QE2 sends stocks soaring

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • BLT pools chemical carriers
    Chembulk boss Jack Noonan says Berlian Laju Tanker's freshly minted management unit is mulling pool partnerships.
  • Rem cements ConocoPhillips pact
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner confirms long-term contract for MPSV which marks its well stimulation debut.
  • Scorpio sets sights on $50m
    New York-listed tanker owner turns to shareholders as it looks to continue rapid expansion.
  • Quotes of the week
    Have futures a future, why watchkeeping is a good idea and the similarities between P&I and a good bottle.
  • Iceberg death "not starvation"
    Owner of Iceberg I says Yemeni seafarer did not die of malnutrition following seven months of captivity in Somalia.
  • Farstad strikes Dutch deal
    Norwegian offshore owner clinches eighth consecutive contract extension for Peterson's favourite PSV.
  • Bulker and yacht collide off S Africa
    Three boat crew safe after losing their mast in incident involving Sanko Spring.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Hyundai Mipo is winning the race for Stena Bulk mega-order while Mitsubishi nets VLCC brace from MOL.
  • DSR sells out of Scandlines
    German shipping company pulls out of owning consortium, leaving 3i and Allianz as joint shareholders.
  • Turmoil draws Attica share issue
    Greek ferry owner is looking to raise $35m to repair its balance sheet following financial difficulties in its homeland.
  • Teekay LNG hit by financials
    NYSE-listed gas carrier and tanker owner sees nine-month profit fall as forex losses mount.
  • Sado frowns on fourth quarter
    Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast amid fears of a return to the red in the final three months.
  • Teekay Tankers opts to take two
    Crude vessel subsidiary accepts parent Teekay Corp's offer of aframax and suezmax for $107.5m.
  • First half cheer for Kyoei Tanker
    Japanese owner logs much better profit despite only a small increase in revenue.
  • OSV fined for oil dumping
    Chouest-managed research vessel lands $1.75m penalty in US after crew bypassed oily water separator.
  • Sanoyas returns to profit in 1H
    Japanese shipbuilder well ahead of last year at half-way mark, but will not match full-year figure.
  • NCL ups its bond offering
    Miami-based cruise line adds another $50m to $200m notes sale as it rejigs debt.
  • K Line adds Hawaii stop
    Japanese operator's Asia-west coast South America service to start calling at Honolulu from December.
  • Jaya in lukewarm start
    Singapore offshore shipbuilder and vessel operator sees first quarter profits largely unchanged.
  • Vietnam port seals funds
    A joint venture container port between Vinalines and SSA Marine has won backing to the tune of $100m.
  • Teekay Corp tanks in third
    US-listed tanker player sinks deeper into the red due to bigger derivative instrument losses.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Economist: Ocean freight costs aid U.S. exports
  • "K" Line manager guilty of embezzling
  • U.S. Coast Guard releases substandard ship policy
  • Projections show 61% freight growth by 2040
  • CN addresses concerns of Chicago-area village
  • Mica eyes gas tax alternatives for infrastructure
  • Clinton takes U.S. 'export initiative' to Malaysia
  • Packaging, DC strategies for fast-moving goods
  • Panalpina to pay $81.9 million in settlement
  • Shipco opens Boston office
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • Mexico container throughput up 33% in 2010
  • Singapore, DHS collaborate on nuclear detection
  • U.S. installs radiation equipment at Aqaba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Navipac seeks expansion in portfolio capabilites
    Bunker supplier expands services outside marine market with joint venture.
  • Bunker markets close with firming trends
    Crude oil futures hit two-year high as employment in US rises.
  • UNFCCC report focuses on taxing bunker fuel
    Revenues generated from taxes on international shipping put forward as a way to generate revenues for financing mitigation in developing countries.
  • Marinoil expands within Mexican market
    Bunker supplier now offering fuel in port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
  • Double digit price gains in Durban
    Fujairah MGO prices go against firming trend.
  • Bunker prices strengthens as crude hits 2-year high
    Double digit gains in south European bunker hubs.
  • Lower ECA sulphur limit causing fuel quality changes
    DNVPS data confirms overall increase in cat fines for LSFO, with some of the biggest ports seeing the most marked quality issues.
  • Teekay realises fuel savings
    Over 25% savings seen on fuel consumed for cargo heating.
  • 'Next generation' bulk carrier cuts emissions
    New design promises 30% CO2 reduction, MES 'will proceed with developments' to meet SOx and NOx emission controls.
  • TWI maintains disconnect between price and quality
    Latest Viswa Lab's calculations suggests over $100 difference in value between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuel.
  • Bunker prices gain as week closes
    Lacklustre demand at Asia's main bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • ExxonMobil sells high viscosity fuel cargo to Glencore
    Traders expect cargo to go to Glencore's subsidiary Chemoil in Fujairah.
  • Titan to open oil storage facility by year-end
    Following the completion of phase three of the Nansha terminal project.
  • Statoil Fuel & Retail sees 6.5% increase in Q3 profit
    Company 'still on track' with business strategy, says company CEO.
  • Chemoil sees new staff additions
    New additions as well as advancement of key personnel at its offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

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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
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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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