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February 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes IPO to help fund dry-dock
    Cochin Shipyard Ltd, building the first Indian-made aircraft carrier, may hold an initial public offering to help fund a 10 billion rupee (S$303.9 million) dry-dock as the government presses ahead with privatisation plans.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV follows Wan Hai, PIL in re-entering Asia-Europe trade
  • Hanjin increases number and size of ships on transpacific
  • China ocean carriers expects a 'sharp fall' from 2009 results
  • Extra slow steaming gains popularity on transpacific
  • Port of Hamburg's box traffic shrinks 28pc in 2009
  • EC alleges six forwarding giants were price fixing
  • Hong Kong's Famous Pacific names New Zealand chief in JV
  • Greenies attack plan to replace old Long Beach bridge
  • MSC and Maersk tweak liner shipping services
  • Cathay sees regulatory approval for Moscow flights
  • UPS launches flights from new Asia-Pacific hub in Shenzhen
  • Air France-KLM's January volume and yields gain
  • MASkargo looks to stepping up frequencies to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd: new agency for Algeria
    With effect from 9 February 2010, Arkas Algerie SPA took charge of all agency duties for the German shipping company Hamburg Süd in Algeria. Arkas Algerie SPA has offices in the tw...
  • Port of Dunkirk launches sustainable development and action plan
    The port reform of July 2008 gave French ports a new role in the area of sustainable development. In line with this, the port of Dunkirk is now preparing a sustainable development ...
  • TFG Transfracht boosts Salzburg-German seaports service
    The German service provider TFG Transfracht has started a new train service that rotates beteen the Salzburg region (Austria) and the German seaports Hamburg and Bremerhaven. The c...
  • Russian Railways' subsidiary forms joint venture with Alpine Bau
    RZDstroy, which was formed by spin-off of Russian Railways' construction subsidiaries, and Alpine Bau GmbH, a construction company located in Salzburg (Austria), have set up a...
  • European Commission serves statement of objections to Panalpina
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarder Panalpina has received a statement of objections from the European Commission. The company said that the objections are in connection w...
  • Davies Turner wins full AEO status
    Davies Turner & Co Ltd, the UK's leading multimodal independent transport company, has become a fully authorised economic operator (AEO type F) just 18 months after Davies Turn...
  • Gazeley builds new logistics centre for Butcher's Pet Care
    The logistics real estate developer Gazeley has kick-started the new year with a deal to develop a state-of-the-art warehouse at G.Park Crick near Birmingham (UK). The facility wil...
  • Yusen Air & Sea Service selects CargoWise for software solution
    CargoWise, a globally recognized technology supplier for logistics service providers, has been selected to provide a global enterprise solution for Yusen Air & Sea Service (YAS...
  • Bimco endorses the Fonasba quality standard for ship agents and brokers
    The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (Fonasba) has taken a daring initiative towards setting quality standards for ship agents and brokers. The quality...
  • Throughput in Helsinki down in 2009
    Throughput in the port of Helsinki in 2009 totalled a modest 8.6 million t, which represents a 21% decrease in comparison with the previous year. The amount of containers and wheel...
  • Rail industry welcomes EU transport commissioner Siim Kallas
    Unife, the European Rail industry organisation, has welcomed the appointment of the EU's new college of commissioners, and in particular the nomination of Siim Kallas as vice-...
  • Chemfreight investing in Krems
    Wagon lessor Chemfreight, a subsidiary of RCA, has taken over Logwin's location in Krems (Austria) and will now invest in the facility. The move means that Chemfreight will become ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Argentina bars ship said to support Falklands drilling
  • Fred Olsen orders wind turbine planters

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Moody's holds line on Port of Tacoma bond ratings
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners discuss environmental cleanup funding
  • Wendy MacDonald named Crowley VP for procurement
  • Port of Seattle names new Workplace Responsibility Officer
  • Boeing taps former trade rep. for seat on Board of Directors

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • HCI Capital secures rescue deal
    KG house gets comprehensive restructuring scheme as institutions rally to avoid writedowns
  • London Gateway still subject to market demand
    Project gets final approval to begin dredging operation
  • Veniamis calls for reinstatement of shipping ministry
    UGS president says move is "psychologically necessary"
  • China to fuel surge in iron ore demand
    Rio Tinto says China was its biggest market in 2009
  • Star Reefers seeks fresh cash as income crashes
    Owner set to release 100,000 shares after raising $17m in December

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • IEA: oil demand inching up
    THE IEA again raised its forecast for global oil demand today, but stressed that all gains are being fuelled by developing, non-OECD countries
  • Greek tax regime defended
    AS GREECE recovered today from street demonstrations, its point man for shipowners said the country should be grateful to its income tax-free shipping sector
  • NOL sees upside despite losses
    NOL, THE Singapore-listed box shipping and terminals giant, said today it had net losses of $741M for 2009, from profits of $83M a year earlier
  • Star plans share issue
    STAR REEFERS will release 100,000 shares to minority shareholders this month after today reporting a 62% drop in net income last year
  • Newbuild 'black hole' seen
    SHIPOWNERS will probably need to find up to $150Bn to pay for newbuildings on order, a key shipping banker told Fairplay today
  • Boxes vanish from trade
    CARRIERS might face a shortfall of containers later this year as retirements outpace production, according to box equipment lessor Textainer
  • Three die in pirate captivity
    THREE crew members died while their vessel was in the captivity of Somali pirates for 10 months, anti-piracy organisation Ecoterra reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Most ViewedEC Sends Expeditors Anti-Competitive Claim
  • Senate Rolls Out Jobs Bill
  • Berkshire Buy Means Longer BNSF Focus
  • Roads Reopen as East Coast Digs Out
  • YRC Worldwide Clears Major Debt Hurdle
  • Asia-Europe Rates, Volumes Surge
  • ADM, Norton Lilly Form Joint Agency
  • BNSF Stockholders OK Berkshire Hathaway Purchase
  • Berlin Presses Korean Shipyards to Delay Vessels
  • Railroads Start Storm Recovery
  • Operators Add European Intermodal Links
  • Storms Sharply Cut Coal Stockpiles
  • DHE Buys Matheson Fast Freight
  • NOL Loss Hits $741 Million
  • MOL Upgrades Outlook
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Revenue Drops Sharply on Volume

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • NOL well down in 2009
  • A ray of hope for transatlantic trades
  • OTAL to link Kristiansand
  • More money for the pirates
  • Greece is the word

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Ship banned
    Thor Shipping source says company is innocent victim after Argentine authorities ban vessel for alleged Falklands shipment.
  • Staying stacked
    Hornbeck Offshore expects to continue to lay up 11 offshore supply vessels throughout 2010.
  • Tug goes down
    Sinking of Kinder Morgan tug shuts the Houston Ship Channel as rescuers search for missing crewman.
  • 'Mothership' freed
    Taiwanese owner finally pays ransom to end 10-month hijacking ordeal amid claims of crew deaths.
  • BLT closes
    Berlian Laju Tanker closes the book on $100m convertible bond offering.
  • Where are they?
    TradeWinds tracks down the ships caught up in $800m Sovcomflot corruption trial.
  • Pirates want $4m
    Manager of mysterious hijacked ship Rim which has no insurance says ransom demand is impossibly high.
  • Six to shrink
    Golden Ocean confident of dropping Pipavav panamaxes following shipyard delays.
  • HOS misses mark
    Shares in US-based Hornbeck Offshore sink after the company issues a 2010 profit outlook below analyst forecasts.
  • Rim master in SOS
    Syrian master of hijacked ship issues rallying cry for help as pirates hold crew at gunpoint.
  • Going it alone
    Ukraine's Zaliv Shipyard ready to start building its own complete ships, branching out from hull sub-contracts.
  • Queen confirmed
    DFDS says Russian start-up to charter ro-ro for three years for St Petersburg run.
  • Star loses shine
    Bankruptcy of Russia's Sunway Group and diving spot rates send Star Reefers to much reduced profit.
  • KLC crashes
    Troubled Korean bulker owner posts huge $513m loss for 2009.
  • Worse than feared
    NOL sinks to $740m full-year loss after more red ink than expected in the fourth quarter.
  • Golar uncertain
    Talks begin over Norwegian owner's LNG offtake deal after Arrow Energy buys Fisherman's Landing project.
  • Hornbeck weaker
    US offshore vessel player posts plunge in 2009 profit as activity declined.
  • No-show
    PSC's Lord Dalgety avoids giving evidence at Princess Ashika ferry disaster inquiry due to depression and gout.
  • Barging in
    Scotland's Ferguson Shipbuilders wins deal to convert Asian barge into accommodation unit.
  • Golden rejigs
    Golden Ocean is taking cash up front and a lower charter rate to reduce "counterparty risk".
  • Rem buys resale
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner snaps up Greatship PSV newbuilding.
  • WW bounces back
    Norwegian car carrier giant thankful for big gains from investment portfolio for 2009 net profit boost as operating result weakened.
  • Greek grounding
    Maltese-flagged cargoship manages to refloat itself after going aground off island of Kos.
  • Singapore bound
    John Fredriksen bulker outfit Golden Ocean set for secondary listing in the Lion Republic.
  • Essar to expand
    Indian group considering making a move into US and Canadian ports sector.
  • ASL Marine tanks
    Fall in ship chartering revenues hurts bottom line at Singapore offshore shipbuilder and repairer.
  • Golden again
    Oslo-listed bulker outfit sees fourth quarter profits up almost four-fold compared to a year ago.
  • SSA backs action
    Singapore Shipping Association president SS Teo calls for "firm action" against Somali pirates.
  • LNG lucre
    Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding signs $700m deal to build new gas terminal in Mexico.
  • Khalid clear out
    Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping sells another bulker as it fixes out its most recent acquisition.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • APL loses $739 million in 2009
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen '09 profit down 31%
  • Hanjin: PSX capacity returns to normal
  • AAR: January rail loads slip
  • Textainer profits up
  • DHE buys Matheson Fast Freight
  • U.S. December imports improve
  • Va. resident pleads guilty in bribe case
  • Steinke: Competition raises Long Beach stakes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Öresundsvarvet buys Landskronavarvet and constructs new drydock
    Swedish shipyard Öresundsvarvet has bought its neighbour Landskronavarvet from the Bergen Group for a sum neither of the parties is willing to disclose. "We are doing this to enhance our
  • Rem Offshore in re-sale deal
    Norwegian Rem Offshore has acquired a platform supply vessel currently under construction at Keppel Singmarine in Singapore for delivery in March this year. The 4,500 DWT vessel was originally ordered
  • DFDS confirms charter of the Queen
    DFDS Group has now confirmed a three-year charter agreement regarding the cruise ferry Queen of Scandinavia. The charterer is the St. Petersburg-based Inflot Cruises and Ferry Ltd, which
  • Mols-Linien switches to LNG
    Mols-Linien A/S has decided to spend around DKK 150 million in a rebuilding project, where its three fast ferries will change fuel to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). It
  • Large newbuilding from Odense ' three more to go
    Odense Steel Shipyard will soon deliver the third of the six capesize bulk carriers to the Greek operator Carras (Hellas) Ltd. The vessel (hull no. 225) has been named the
  • Germany wants to halt newbuilding deliveries
    Several German shipping companies want to delay taking delivery of vessels they have ordered at South Korean shipyards, this due to the global recession. The owners are also seeking an

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Competition tempers Hamburg price gains
    European markets generally firm, holiday and strike to disrupt Piraeus next week.
  • Markets mostly firmer Thursday
    Suez bucks regional trends.
  • Resilient energy markets
    Rally may be capped by substantial product supply.
  • French shipowners support ship pollution bill
    Failure to ratify convention has been 'burdensome, if not humiliating', says Armateurs.
  • Fuel oil duties expected to fall
    Russian export tax could fall by around $5 pmt.
  • Wartsila signs maintenance agreement with fleet operator
    Neste Oil says deal will improve fuel efficiency.
  • NOL says bunker costs threaten profitability
    Shipping and logistics group reports a net loss of $741 million for 2009.
  • Monjasa supplying in Latvia
    Denmark-based bunker trader and physical supplier leases terminal and three barges.
  • Demand in Singapore weak
    But Hong Kong players report improving demand.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at eight-week high
    Arbitrage volumes arrived from the Middle East.
  • OPEC predicts 'pressure on oil demand'
    Cartel says the upturn in 2010 is 'uncertain and regionally uneven'.
  • Singapore bunker sales make strong start in 2010
    January bunker sales expected to be marginally above December volumes.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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