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September 10, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bulk ship rates seen rallying on key routes
    FREIGHT rates for large dry bulk carriers on key Asian routes are expected to rally next week, analysts and shipbrokers said yesterday, as Chinese steel producers book iron ore vessels for fourth-quarter production.
  • Market looking good, says engine maker Wartsila
    SHIP and power plant engine maker Wartsila said on Wednesday a market pick-up still showed strength, but uncertainty was holding back decisions on large investment projects.
  • Oil contango doubles as bet is on 2011 recovery
    OIL traders are showing increasing confidence that the United States economic growth will rebound next year as they take advantage of the widening gap between current prices of crude and contracts for delivery six months from now.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC off the hook, Khalijia 3 blamed for Mumbai ship collision
  • Maersk switches to low-sulphur fuel when in Hong Kong
  • NYK Line (Japan) Ltd changes name to NYK Container Line
  • Maersk cuts more than 20 TEU reefer ports as FEU rules the waves
  • Singapore's MCC adds Manila calls to PDR-Taiwan service
  • Singapore PM attends NOL's Chongqing service centre opening
  • Easement allows Korean container trailers into inland China
  • Bids expected on new Suez Canal Container Terminal channel
  • OWL office opens new office in Singapore
  • Nanning-Singapore Economic Corridor still at talking stage
  • Port of Houston handles million TEU in first half
  • Cargotec to supply 2 Kalmar E-One2 RTGs to IPM in Mexican Gulf
  • AAT August tonnage up 39pc, but transhipments show weakness
  • Air cargo back to halcyon days, but expected to weaken
  • Logwin launches pristine fashion AirTextainer in Australia
  • Delta, AirTran among airlines pay US$30 million to Atlanta

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
  • Turkish freight enterprises fined millions by competition commission
    The Turkish competition commission Rekabet Kurumu has imposed fines amounting to millions on three Turkish freight enterprises, for price collusion between 2006 and 2008. The firms...
  • Night Star Express certified as environment-friendly
    The German CEP company Night Star Express has been certified as compliant with the environment management standard ISO 14001:2004, after an audit was carried out by the German cert...
  • Gazeley leases logistics space to Magna subsidiary
    The global real estate developer Gazeley has gained a new tenant at its Karlsruhe-Kandel logistics park (Germany). The newcomer is the Magna Exterior & Interior group...
  • Panama Canal Authority and Antwerp Port Authority enter partnership
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and the Antwerp Port Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster commercial activity between the two authorities. The memorandum,...
  • Jorge Martinez joins TransNatur in Barcelona
    Jorge Martinez joined TransNatur at the beginning of September, as the general coordinator of its sea and airfreight departments for Spain and Portugal. He will be based at TransNa...
  • NYK Line to become NYK Container Line
    NYK Line (Japan) is set to change its name to NYK Container Line on 1 November, when business is transferred from Tokyo Senpaku Kaisha (TSK) to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. TSK's...
  • Global container volumes 2010 expected to be higher than 2008
    Global container volumes are expected to grow by 11.6% and reach 545 million teu in 2010, according to AXS Alphaliner's prediction. This would not only bring the figure to a greate...
  • No Globaltrans stake in VGK
    VGK, a freight operator spun off from the Russian Railway RZD, is set to remain a 100% subsidiary of the latter corporation. Negotiations concerning a stake in VGK for the logistic...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • U.S. Marines free pirated ship
  • Rapp Hydema to suppy winches for Alaska Regional Research Vessel
  • Rolls-Royce power for LNG-fueled ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Port of Coos Bay taps Kathy Wall as Marine Facilities boss/harbormaster
  • Panama Canal Authority celebrates launch of new dredge
  • Coast Guard Sector Columbia schedules open house for Saturday
  • Freight transport index increases during July
  • AAPA annual convention set for Halifax, Nova Scotia

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • EU sanctions could hit NITC P&I cover
    Brussels sanctions on Iranian entities could prevent tanker giant from obtaining P&I and hull and machinery cover from its current providers
  • Caution the watchword on trade with Iran
  • Sanctions against Iran will hit Malta flag
  • Brussels throws in the towel on EU shipyards
  • Shipbrokers refuse to back Baltic central screen
    Non-compulsory broker nomination is the main concern
  • Mixed reaction to dry central screen
  • Eight piracy suspects seized as German boxship is freed
    At least eight piracy suspects detained as result of US Navy intervention
  • Standoff as Somali pirates board boxship
  • OSG's bullish outlook for product tankers called into question
    Arntzen's predictions of shrinking MR fleet are disputed, but LR1 outlook more...
  • Big ships recast dry bulk landscape

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Container ship recaptured
    US MARINES this morning recaptured the box ship Magellan Star from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, Fairplay was told
  • US river dredging rejected
    REGULATORS in the US have rejected a proposal to remove millions of tonnes of sand and gravel from the Missouri River
  • Pipavav shares leap on debut
    NEW SHARES in India's Pipavav port soared 25% today after the stocks were listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  • VLCC storage surge predicted
    CRUDE stored on VLCCs is likely to surge in coming month as traders wait for higher winter prices, an investment bank report said today
  • Recovery slows but trade steady
    RECOVERY from the global recession might be easing, a report from the OECD said today
  • US cracks down on liners
    THE US has ordered liner companies to submit meeting transcripts, in an attempt to address accusations by shippers' groups that the lines collude to push rates up
  • Pirate pleads guilty ' again
    SOMALI Jama Idle Ibrahim has pleaded yesterday to piracy, in his second such US conviction in two weeks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Seaway Grain Shipments Surge 51 Percent
  • Bulk Rail Volume Hits Second Consecutive Peak
  • NS Opens Heartland Corridor for Intermodal
  • Truckers May Seek Early General Rate Increases
  • Expert Insight: Trans-Pacific Trades and Pricing
  • Trade Deficit Shrinks to $42.8 Billion
  • Expert Insight: No Co-loading Allowed With This Contract
  • US Freight Index Rose for Second Month in July
  • Expert Insight: Differentiated Value Propositions
  • MSC Enhances California Service
  • FMC Tightens Oversight of Trans-Pacific Carriers
  • Indian Ship Agents Protest Collision Related Fees
  • Japan, India Reach Free Trade Agreement
  • Wal-Mart Shifts More Traffic to Intermodal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • ISS creates Benelux management team
  • Antwerp and ACP sign MOU
  • Supply chain's 'centre of gravity' will move, warns conference
  • Crowley acquires Puerto Rican forwarder
  • Cool Logistics signs up Weng and Slangen

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Alterna seeks 'happy marriage'
    Alliance forged by Western Bulk and Connecticut-based private equity player may offer insight into inking $150m deal.
  • Ousted tug bosses cop a plea
    Executives at DRD Towing own up to charges tied to Mississippi smash-up between barge and Swedish tanker.
  • Two vessels in Red Sea scare
    Tanker Pacific aframax and Israeli boxship said to have been threatened by large number of pirates in Bab el-Mandeb.
  • Tipsy tanker master fined
    Norden-controlled chemical carrier detained in UK after pilot tips police to inebriated captain and ship defects.
  • Navibulgar ship free
    Chemical tanker hijacked in May on way to the breaker's yard released by Somali pirates, owner says.
  • Songa Saturn shifts orbit
    Arne Blystad-backed offshore outfit on the brink of forging deal for idle drillship.
  • Zacchello bids to get back on course
    Restructuring of companies hit by time charter market downturn moves into new long term phase.
  • US Navy frees Magellan Star
    US Navy secures release of German boxship boarded by pirates on Wednesday, nine pirates arrested.
  • Greek bulker held in UK
    Firodi Shipping handysize Feroi spent four days clamped at Tilbury after 24 deficiencies found.
  • Grieg grabs two more at Mipo
    Camilla Grieg-led owner confirms two of four optional contracts for open-hatch bulkers in Korea.
  • Pipavav port's shares up on debut
    Maersk-controlled Indian terminal enjoys stock rise of up to 27% on Mumbai debut.
  • Goa grabbing coast guard deal
    Indian shipbuilder in talks to carry out all repair and maintenance work on country's coast guard ships.
  • Olympic adds one at STX
    Stig Remoy-led Norwegian owner orders LNG-powered supply ship for construction in Norway.
  • Ashika four plead not guilty
    Tongan ferry disaster trial adjourned until October, with defendants facing up to 25 years in jail if convicted of manslaughter.
  • P&O axes 70 onshore jobs
    UK ferry giant targeting savings at its Dover head office, while pension scheme also being reviewed.
  • Globus sneaks a profit
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner back in the black despite smaller fleet than a year ago.
  • Ferry thieves drop a clanger
    Attempt to pinch cash machine from BC Ferries vessel in Canada meets a soggy end.
  • BWO wins Athena gig
    Norwegian offshore player scoops potential $500m contract to supply FPSO for North Sea.
  • Yujin interim profits sink
    Singapore small tanker operator suffers due to continued "difficult economic environment."
  • Delta boxship stuck in Russia
    Engine failure leaves German owner facing two weeks of repairs to Delta Hamburg.
  • Ekuinas ups Tanjung stake
    Malaysian government-linked fund lifts shareholding in domestic offshore vessel operator to 24%.
  • Suez Canal getting busier
    Transits and revenue up during August at Egyptian waterway, signalling continuing shipping recovery.
  • Cruise West cancels voyage
    Tight-lipped Alaskan line halts global voyage and prepares asset sales as part of mysterious restructuring.
  • US imports set to peak
    Trade body says inbound container volumes will be up 16% this month, but numbers now set to decline.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • FMC chief vows focus on service contracts
  • Navy backs Jones Act
  • MSC merges loops to create Med/Calif. Link
  • Delta-Virgin Blue alliance gets thumbs down
  • Chinese inland waterways track vessel moves
  • Crowley buys Puerto Rico logistics firm
  • WFP deploys GT Nexus platform
  • Tanner heads safety and security at Kenco
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Kramer named to L.A. port commission

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Chemical tanker hijacked
    The Malta-flagged chemical tanker Olib G has in all probability been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. After a report from an undisclosed merchant vessel that a skiff was
  • Island ferry service to close down
    The ferry service from Fåborg to S'by on the Isle of Ærø will be closed down within the next years, as the ferry Søbyfærgen is due for a special survey

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Oil up on surprise numbers, economy
    Support holding prices above $75 per barrel.
  • Strong distillate gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing small gains in early trading.
  • Supplies of 180 cSt material tighten in Fujairah
    Durban prices climbing.
  • Another LNG power vessel on order from STX
    Shipbuilding group has already delivered six LNG powered vessels and has five more on order.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks jump to 16-week high
    Arrival of delayed arbitrage cargoes sees inventories swell.
  • Yujin bunker tankers 'perform well'
    Operating profit from four vessels climbs to $1.46 million in first half-year.
  • Bunker prices remain firm, surge in Busan
    Supplies in Korean hub 'very tight'.
  • New bunker trader at Dan Bunkering
    Joins bunker fuel sales team in Middlefart.
  • South Korean port faces tightening bunker supplies
    Local refiners 'restrict' supplies to prop up bunker prices.
  • WFS secures increase in credit facility to $800 million
    Credit facility modified to enable WFS and its subsidiaries to make 'any acquisitions' without prior consent of lenders.
  • Wärtsilä clinches deal to fit gas propulsion engines on LNG carriers
    Wärtsilä's 50DF engines offers flexibility in fuel choice and 'significant' operating cost savings.
  • O.W. Bunker launches physical ops in Uruguay
    Seeks to increase presence in key global regions, including South America.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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