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March 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ReCAAP voices renewed concern over piracy
    THE 4th annual meeting of the region's anti marine piracy council concluded yesterday with the governors expressing renewed concern over continuing incidents in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping to start weekly Shanghai-Mexico service March 14
  • MOL increases coverage in Asia-east coast South America service
  • Hong Kong fourth quarter cargo throughput declined 6pc
  • Sinotrans profit off 69pc, sees more pressure from tonnage to come
  • PSA Dongguan CT welcomes PIL south and West Africa loop
  • KMTC ups capacity on Korea-China-Straits service
  • Namsung Shipping launches intra-Asia service via Hong Kong
  • Seaspan charters second 2,544-TEU ship to 'K' Line
  • Hong Kong's OOCL toughens North American export booking
  • Credo Shipping launches monthly Karachi-Jebel Ali-Mombasa service
  • Savannah adds 10 reefer racks bringing port total to 44
  • Feeder operators: Increasing capacity could upset recovery
  • US highways czar plans to accelerate road, bridge building
  • TNT day-definite road delivery 'rivals air for price' in China
  • Air China records growth in both cargo and passenger in January
  • Midex Air suspended after routine audit
  • Hainan Airlines to integrate regional cargo sales resources

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Caravel Logistics plans major thrust
  • 4-day FAI spotlight on fertiliser shipping
  • W. Africa demand pick-up depletes supertankers' availability
  • Russian, Chinese PTFE to continue attracting dumping duty for 1 year
  • US slaps anti-dumping duty on shrimp
  • Duty-free pulses imports to continue for another year
  • Soyameal exports dip
  • Dhamra Port Co. sponsors film to cool Greenpeace fervour
  • Wagon shortage creates coal mountain at pit-heads & rly sidings
  • FM may let Rlys increase list of service tax exempted cargo
  • Aviation Min. to seek rollback of service tax
  • Emirates SkyCargo begins eFreight shipments from Hamburg too
  • Lufthansa Cargo official seeks uniform global security set-up
  • CBEC asks DGFT to tighten ex-im licence norms to prevent frauds
  • Divestment may yield Rs 40K cr.
  • Commerce Ministry wants SEZ units & developers exempted from Direct Taxes Code
  • Fert. imports may be put on OGL list
  • 12 SEZs denotified
  • DTAA with Swiss being pursued
  • Study highlights S. Asia's economic potential

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • South Africa's transport minister in China
    South Africa's transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele is currently visiting China. He expects to meet senior officials from the Chinese ministry of transport, as well as re...
  • US trucking industry is optimistic
    According to the observations of Transport Capital Partners (TCP), carriers expect March to continue to improve as inventory is moved. While carriers are uncertain about April, the...
  • British Road Haulage Association says petrol price hike is a joke
    The British Road Haulage Association (RHA) has attacked the UK's chancellor, Alistair Darling, just weeks ahead of the first of four planned fuel duty hikes. Duty on fuel will...
  • Canadian railway customers suffer from poor rail services
    Freight customers of Canada's largest railways have issued a damning review of the quality of service that they have received in recent years. Some 62% of the clients cla...
  • OT Africa Line calling directly at Pointe Noire
    OT Africa has added a direct call to Pointe Noire on its Angola Shuttle service, which is operated with five 1,100 teu vessels. The introduction of this new call enables the s...
  • Montreal port authority buys first green locomotive
    Montreal port authority (Canada) has signed an agreement with R.J. Corman Railpower to purchase a next generation environment-friendly locomotive for CAD 1.6 million (EUR 1.15...
  • Maersk to end slot charter agreement with Horizon Lines
    The slot charter agreement between Horizon Lines and Maersk Line on the Trans-Pacific 1 (TP1) service will cease in December 2010. The weekly sailings currently call at Y...
  • Christian Kern is new 'BB Holding boss
    Christian Kern, will replace Peter Klugar as chairman of the board of 'BB Holding on 7 June. Klugar, whose contract expires at the end of the year, will resign from Austrian Federa...
  • Stena Line to terminate L'beck/Travem'nde-G'teborg service
    Stena Line, a Swedish ferry shipping company, is terminating its freight connection from L'beck and Travem'nde (both Germany) to Gothenburg (Sweden). The goods that pass through th...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • U.S.Merchant Marine Academy facilities "at a tipping point"
  • Farrell Lines adds two ships
  • Guam Shipyard to modify submarine tender
  • Cruise lines report strong wave season
  • Bourbon buys out partner in Brazil JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Port of Longview revenue total reaches new high mark in 2009
  • Coast Guard announces POLAR STAR reactivation
  • Mitsui chaning lineup for Asia/SAm service
  • Freight transport index rises during month of January
  • Airworthiness tests completed for Boeing 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Panalpina hurt by volatile rates
    Logistics giant loses out as it was locked into customer contracts
  • Cosco confirms bulker cancellations
    Five vessels on order at its Chinese yards have either been cancelled or had deliveries rescheduled
  • Mitropoulos seeks meeting with EU climate action boss
    IMO chief invites Connie Hedegaard to London ahead of key meeting on greenhouse gas emissions
  • Dover Harbour Board hits back at ferry customers
    Chief executive Bob Goldfield had no inkling that the ferry operators would write a joint letter criticising port policy
  • Shipping facing two more years of hardship
    Industry has not seen worst yet, says DVB Bank managing director Dagfinn Lunde

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • DVB stems profits slide
    GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB limited damage from the recession and the shipping markets crisis, in reporting today a slide in 2009 operating profits of 13.6% year on year
  • Clipper: 'Hit where it hurts'
    DENMARK'S Clipper told Fairplay today that 'targeting' out pirate mother ships was the most effective way to address piracy
  • Wind factor in spill rebutted
    WIND WAS no factor in the Eagle Otome oil spill in Texas, the US Coast Guard has told a panel of inquiry
  • STX lands $42.5M from bond
    NORWAY'S shipbuilding group STX Europe told Fairplay today is has received a $42.5M in funds from a bond issue
  • Saudis sign anti-piracy code
    SAUDI Arabia today signed the Djibouti anti-piracy code, becoming the 13th country to do so
  • Petronas courts Norway
    MALAYSIA'S oil major Petronas wants to team up with Norway to learn about deepwater exploration, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Distributor Picks Charleston, S.C., for Warehouse
  • Panel Urges Kings Point Improvements
  • Senate Begins Work on FAA Bill
  • Volga-Dnepr to Add Updated Freighter
  • Panalpina Lost $10.2 Million in Fourth Quarter
  • Supply Chain Expert Sees Profits in Sustainability
  • IATA Cuts Airline Loss Forecast In Half
  • Greatwide Looks to Smaller Shippers
  • Japanese Air Cargo Soars
  • Finland Dock Strike Enters Eighth Day
  • Lufthansa Cargo Earns $39.7 Million Quarterly Profit
  • Australia Alleges Korean Air Fixed Cargo Prices
  • Obama Taps Executives For Export Council

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Panalpina well down
  • LB fighting back
  • Evergreen and CSCL club together for new intra Asia service
  • UK economy setback as exports dive
  • UK and UAE build bridges

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Spar goes supra
    Norwegian owner boosts orderbook with deal for five 58,000-dwt bulkers at Yangzhou Dayang.
  • Bidding begins
    Transpetro launches into the ethanol trade by inviting shipyards to compete for a 100 vessel order.
  • Breaking up
    Russian reefer Petrozavodsk realises salvors' worst fears as it splits in two off Norway after grounding last May.
  • Talks continue
    Finnish port shut-down drags into second week as another meeting between bosses and union planned for Friday.
  • Swedish slide
    Tanker and ferry player Rederi AB Gotland sees 2009 earnings eroded by higher operating costs.
  • Marine meld
    Insurance cover of Torm, Clipper, DFDS and other top owners in contention as Codan buys renewal rights to TrygVesta hull underwriting portfolio.
  • Dover dust-up
    P&O, Norfolkline and SeaFrance threaten legal action against port over higher fees.
  • Clarksons up
    End of legal spat with Russians and large cost cuts save Andi Case-led broker as sales slump in poor markets.
  • Burgas beached
    Bulgarian cargoship drags anchor in storm off Italy, becoming stuck on sand bar.
  • Log-In loss
    Brazilian boxship player Log-In Logistica sees profits slump as domestic trade issues batter the bottom line.
  • Rudder fails
    Italian ro-ro cargoship needs tug assistance as it loses steering in storm off Sardinia.
  • Injury off UK
    Crew member rushed to hospital with head injuries after incident on offshore vessel off Scotland.
  • DVB "solid"
    Boss Wolfgang Driese thankful for mere 28% dip in profit after "unprecedented" 2009.
  • Trouble ahead
    Swire Pacific Offshore says rates will continue under pressure this year due to spate of newbuilding deliveries.
  • Torm tanks
    Danish giant sinks into the red and warns of possible large loss in 2010 as dividends axed.
  • Virus strikes
    Passengers onboard Fred Olsen cruiseship Boudicca confined to cabins on Mediterranean trip.
  • 'Wind no factor'
    USCG hit out at reports "strong winds" and "poor visibility" could have cause Eagle Otome crash off Texas.
  • Scuttling fails
    Former New York state employee arrested on suspicion of flooding historic cargoship Day Peckinpaugh.
  • Brazil job for SMM
    SembCorp Marine's Jurong Shipyard to carry out pre-conversion works on Petrobras FPSO.
  • China crude high
    February's crude imports into the People's Republic reached the second highest level on record.
  • Long Beach jumps
    US west coast container port has reported a third consecutive month of growth in volumes.
  • Ow buys Boheme
    Singapore Shipping back in buying mode with acquisition of Wallenius pure car truck carrier.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Carrier, NVO pay penalties to FMC
  • Evergreen, China Shipping in intra-Asia link
  • DHL Express opens Colombo airport facility
  • Governors lobby DOT for transport plan
  • House approves DOT pay reimbursements
  • Senate passes biodiesel tax incentive bill
  • EU, Singapore to discuss FTA
  • USDA sets Canadian import inspection, user fees
  • Panalpina sees profit, revenue fall
  • Panalpina expands L.A. facility
  • Port of N.Y.-N.J. to ban pre-'94 trucks

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Black figures for Gotlandsbolaget
    The Swedish ferry and tanker owner Gotlandsbolaget managed to make a SEK 184 million pre-tax profit, despite depressed tanker markets. The corresponding result in 2008 was SEK 409 million
  • Codan buys TrygVesta's marine portfolio
    Codan Marine has acquired TrygVesta's marine hull insurance portfolio and boosts its position as the third largest marine hull insurer in the Nordic market. Last year, TrygVesta's portfolio had an
  • Wallenius sells PCTC to Singapore
    Singapore Shipping Corp, SSC, announces that it will acquire the 1999-built PCTC Boheme, with capacity for 7,200 cars, subject financing. The price tag is USD 50 million and Wallenius

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    South Europe shows bigger gains.
  • Fujairah prices soften
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Slow steaming will become 'standard' practice
    NOL's CEO says it is the only way for the industry to burn less bunker fuel.
  • EU standing by IMO on GHG
    Will pledge support at upcoming MEPC meeting to push forward 'flag-neutral' regulation.
  • Office move for Norwegian Oil Trading
  • Bunker costs threaten operator's prospects
    DFDS predicts 'some deterioration' in passenger sector as fuel costs climb.
  • Jeddah MGO drops by $100
    Traders say no reason given for sharp MGO price reduction at Red Sea ports.
  • Preserving environment a challenge for shipping
    Experts expecting technology to play a big future role, fuel costs will be 'significantly higher'.
  • Fuel oil duty expected to rise
    Russia to raise export taxes on crude oil and oil products.
  • Prices slide on weakening crude
    Avails in key Asian ports mostly at good levels, except for Busan port.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 14-week high
    Middle distillate stocks fall to 3-week low.
  • Singapore extends port dues concession
    An extension of a further six months has been announced.
  • Oil forecast at $100 by 2011
    Fund manager cites tight output from producers and demand growth.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints new trader in Chile

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