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June 10, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lower surplus of supertankers in Persian Gulf
    A surplus of supertankers competing to haul two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil shrank over the past week on stronger Chinese ship demand.
  • Dry-bulk shipping costs seen falling
    The cost of hiring ships to haul commodities such as coal and iron ore may fall as demand weakens in China, the world's biggest consumer of the materials, Arctic Securities ASA, said.
  • CMA CGM adding weekly Durban call
    French leading shipping group CMA CGM, headquartered in south France, has announced that it will add a weekly call in Durban, South Africa, from this Friday, in a bid to directly link South Africa to Asia.
  • Greek clients the target of Cosco Shipyard

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong quarterly port cargo volume rises 20pc
  • MSC to levy wide range of rate hikes on most trade lanes
  • OOCL to levy CAF and fuel surcharge from July 1
  • Mega-newbuilds stream in as 14,000-TEU giant comes next
  • APL satellite technology tracks box temperatures worldwide
  • Fesco's Generalov named chairman of Russian shipowners union
  • Container movement normal after cargo chaos at Nehru Port
  • Geodis participates in Transport Logistic China Expo
  • St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry flags 1,000th ship
  • DHL gain Hong Kong quality certificate for wine storage
  • CEVA wins European cosmetics contract with Safosa
  • Cathay seeks long-range belly hold jets, avoids jumbos
  • Jade freighters to have Boeing's health monitoring system
  • Five airport clusters will form in China by 2020

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GL issues IMO-compliant norms for use of gas as ship fuel
  • CMA CGM partners Euromed to offer new programme for seafarers
  • Private investment is key to global trade growth-Widdows
  • Decision soon on imposing import duty on sugar
  • SAL/Sai-always there for new ports
  • Maharashtra govt drawing up comprehensive port policy
  • IATA reports 26 pc rise in Q1 global cargo volumes, projects $ 2.5 bn profits
  • Freighters picking up some shipping load
  • Rlys set to wean away 10 pc of road cargo volumes in 5 years
  • Quote TDS form number for tax refund-MoF
  • A thing called service
  • Nilekani to head experts' group for unique projects

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2010
  • IFC investing in GAC to support global oil operations
    IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, recently announced it is investing in the GAC Group to help the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider acquire new vessels t...
  • UPS expanding handling capacities in China and USA
    The US-based express service provider UPS has phased in two air hubs for parcel and freight handling. The USD 180 billion Asia Pacific hub in Shenzhen (China), which covers around ...
  • Deutsche Post DHL increases the number of training positions
    The German service provider Deutsche Post DHL is deliberately offering more vocational training opportunities for young people in this era of economic uncertainty. This year, the c...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Hornbeck challenges legality of moratorium
  • Crew abandons ship that escaped Somali pirates
  • New MD at Ulstein Power & Control
  • TrailerBridge reports improved credit ratings
  • Norway puts hold on deepwater drilling in new licensing round

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Port of Seattle Commissioners Ok ABC Fuels program extension
  • Genco Shipping boosting fleet with deal for five vessels
  • Coast Guard joins SeaRiver in Valdez oil spill exercise
  • Baltic announces purchase of three Handysize vessels
  • General Maritime plans to buy seven Metrostar Management ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Banks turn blind eye in bid to prop-up bankrupt KG funds
    Questions raised as banks are forced to provide guarantees for failing KG funds
  • Bigger role for banks as KG houses retreat
  • Investors keen to prop-up ailing German firms
  • Lloyd Fonds rescue deal raises questions over orders
  • Angelicoussis inks $480m order spree with Waigaoqiao
    Chinese yard wins deal to build two very large crude carriers and two ultra-capesize...
  • Almi adds to suezmax spree with deal for VLCC...
  • Georgiopoulos launches $886m swoop for Metrostar fleet
    Unveils $620m purchase of seven tankers and $166.3m acquisition of five bulker...
  • Navios Acquisition makes $457m tanker foray
  • UK study urges equal wages for foreign crew
    Government-sponsored review says British-flag ships should pay same rates to...
  • The need for caution

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Peter G in Metrostar spree
    PETER GEORGIOPOULOS-chaired firms today confirmed three separate en-bloc purchases from Greece's Metrostar totaling $886.1M
  • GenMar closes Metrostar deal
    GENERAL Maritime confirmed today it will acquire seven tankers from Metrostar for $620M, which would increase its fleet by 50%
  • Seafarers held in Puerto Rico
    SEVEN Lithuanian seafarers are reportedly being held in custody in Puerto Rico on suspicion of pollution violations, despite their vessel being released
  • Pressure intensifies on BP
    BP IS under increasing fire because of new evidence that the Gulf of Mexico spill exceeds available containment capacity
  • UK study urges equal crew pay
    A BRITISH government report today recommended an end to nationality-based pay for seafarers on UK ships
  • Odense sells Lithuanian assets
    DENMARK'S Odense Steel Shipyard has sold its Lithuanian subsidiaries, the Baltija shipyard and the Baltic Engineering Centre, to Estonia's BLRT Grupp
  • US revises drilling rules
    THE US Department of the Interior has announced new drilling rules that should allow the resumption of some Gulf of Mexico drilling and production

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Axion to Aid Norfolk Southern's Battery-Run Locomotive
  • TSA Nominee to Face Senate Grilling Thursday
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Top $13 Billion
  • Transport Services Activity Grows in April
  • Maersk, Hamburg Sud Add Second Service String
  • Freightwatch, Qualcomm Aim to Fight Truck Cargo Theft
  • India's Container Traffic Jumps 21 Percent
  • Consumer Agency to Handle Goods Detention Notices
  • Logistics Cost Measure Fell to Record Low in 2009
  • Panalpina Adding Transit, Logistics Space in Dubai

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • NCC takes Ukraine to court
  • Spain starts Europe's summer of discontent
  • Panalpina steps into new Dubai facility
  • COSCON announces new PSS as shippers hit back at surcharges
  • Panama Canal awards dredging contract

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • House that Georgiopoulos built
    Genco Shipping & Trading is the latest Peter Georgiopoulos-led outfit to make a move on ships linked to Metrostar.
  • D'Alesio sells supramax
    Italian owner offloads one of its three dry-cargo newbuildings after receiving surprise offer.
  • Baltic Trading inks bulker trio
    Peter Georgiopoulos' latest bulker brainchild Baltic Trading has forged a deal to grab three handysize ships from Metrostar.
  • First Ship Lease in bid to free vessels
    Singapore powner set to post $4.8m security to lift arrest of product carriers.
  • Owners are 'lambs to the slaughter'
    TEN chief Nikolas Tsakos warns 'sheepish' tanker owners not to shoot themselves in the foot with fresh orders.
  • Green six to join Seatrade Pool
    Oslo-listed owner places country class ships with world's biggest operator in a move which will help cut costs.
  • Fredriksen looking for buys
    Norwegian shipowner says he is on the lookout for an opportunity to pick up distressed companies.
  • Globus eyes post-panamaxes
    George Karageorgiou-led Greek owner spots arbitrage opportunities in larger tonnage but orderbook a concern.
  • 'Time for dry-bulk caution'
    But George Gourdomichalis spots opportunity in market volatility and long-term demand from Asia.
  • 'Prepare crew for pirates'
    Globus' Capt Ioannis Filippatos warns owners and managers not to let crew get lazy in face of ruthless pirates.
  • 'Foreign brokers welcome'
    Allied Shipbroking's George Daskalakis doesn't seen overcrowded market in Greece as owners go on ordering spree.
  • Genmar deal sparks divi slice
    Analyst says General Maritime's massive tanker spending spree could result in cuts to its quarterly dividend.
  • Djakarta Lloyd faces liquidation
    Struggling container line placed into "special care" by Indonesian government due to declining finances.
  • Long Beach starts dredging
    US west coast port begins $40m project designed to deepen channel and improve tanker discharging.
  • Sabanci: 'Delays, not cancellations'
    Yalcin Sabanci says the Turkish owner has delayed a number of capesizes and large tankers due to market conditions.
  • Genmar bags funds for seven
    Peter Georgiopoulos' General Maritime seals deal with Metrostar for $620m tanker transaction.
  • Severka set to be lifted
    Refloat plan being devised for sunken Russian nuclear waste ship.
  • SMBC arrests 5,900 Hanjin boxes
    Box battle heats up as US Marshals launch operation to seize $11m worth of containers leased by South Korean giant.
  • 'Greek social cohesion at risk'
    Economic gloom could decimate the fabric of Greek society but shipping still contributing, says George Gourdomichalis.
  • Rickmers rescue complete
    Singapore-listed Trust confirms axing of $920m purchase and resolution to loan issues.
  • Fesco earnings down by a third
    Russian container line reveals profit shrank by 35% in tough 2009.
  • Clubs differ on piracy issue
    Ole Wikborg of Norwegian Hull Club says some P&I outfits not helping owners of hijacked vessels.
  • NYK lines up $330m sale
    Japanese owner to offload shares in companies including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to pay for newbuildings.
  • Acergy upgraded at Nomura
    Oslo and US-listed offshore player lifted to 'buy' at Japanese investment bank on future order prospects.
  • BLRT agrees to take over Baltija
    Estonian shipbuilder adds to Lithuanian presence with deal to acquire unwanted Maersk yard.
  • Yard worker dies after gas leak
    Thirty-two-year-old killed during tank cleaning of a vessel at Alang-based shipbreaker.
  • Hamworthy hails exhaust deal
    UK group wins "breakthrough" contract to supply four exhaust gas cleaning systems for new Messina ro-ros at Daewoo.
  • Lorenzo stronger in first
    Philippines containership player boosted by non-core operations to 31 March.
  • Hegemann focuses on offshore
    German yard group to merge Stralsund and Peene Werft as it seeks to specialise.
  • Footfalls rise for ferry group ICG
    Irish operator still benefiting from boom in foot passengers following Icelandic eruption disruption.
  • Fleet sales hurt Globus
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner sees profits shrink over 80% as disposals cut fleet in half.
  • Greece plots Cyprus ferry
    Greek shipping minister Louka Katseli wants to strengthen trade and cooperation with new service.
  • Samudera ups India capacity
    Higher cargo demands out of India's commercial capital prompt Indonesian operator to add tonnage.
  • Mitsubishi in price fight
    Japanese shipbuilder seeks cuts to steel prices amid fears rising newbuilding costs will kill off order interest.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd, Maersk add Asia/ECSA string
  • Gurrad, former MOL executive, passes
  • AA Cargo hikes priority parcel weight limit
  • Canada's ground transport costs fell in March
  • U.S. shippers press for Ex-Im Bank resources
  • U.S., EU work to settle banana trade dispute
  • U.S. ag trade mission arrives in Iraq
  • CII expands tuna logistics to South Pacific
  • Panalpina opens Dubai hub

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Odense sells Baltija Shipyard
    Odense Steel Shipyard sells Baltija Shipyard (Baltijos Laivu Statykla) and Baltic Engineering Centre to the Estonian BLRT Grupp AS. In August 2009 it was decided to terminate the shipbuilding activities

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 9, 2010
  • Prices firming in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $2.5 in early trading.
  • Fujairah prices show little movement
    Durban prices firming.
  • Demand rise pushes crude prices higher
    Optimism returns to markets as oversupply concerns dissipate.
  • Andatee China Marine Fuel signs 10-year deal
    Company says it has the right strategy for 'rapid' expansion.
  • Odfjell using 'route optimisation' technology
    Group has 'saved $475,000 in fuel costs in 90-days' and 3,000 tonnes of CO2.
  • New bunker standard under renewed attack
    Chemoil says it will 'deal with the hand it has been dealt' but questions ISO decision making process.
  • Mid-week prices for IFO product generally soften
    Prices for IFO grade fall not more than $2 at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Exxon Mobil sells end-June cargo at 'narrowing discount'
    Market in the Middle East getting tight, traders say.
  • Another FSL Trust vessel arrested for unpaid bunkers
    Two product tankers, previously leased by a Cyprus-based shipping firm, seized in a week.
  • Aegean takes delivery of newbuild for Greece
    Tanker deployed to Greece in a bid to meet 'strong demand for modern tonnage'.
  • Titan in new bid to reduce cash flow burden
    Its viability rests on the success of the new exchange offer - its third attempt at restructuring its existing notes.

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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
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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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