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April 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Stranded ship near Aussie reef highlights conflicts
    A stricken Chinese ship that leaked oil onto the Great Barrier Reef is a loud wake-up call about the environmental risks of Australia's booming trade with its Asian neighbours, conservationists say.
  • Indian shipowners seek new anti-piracy strategy
    Alarmed by a big jump in pirate attacks, India's shipping industry says it needs a new security strategy to safeguard vessels in the dangerous waters off Somalia's lawless coast.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen to start talks with yards to order 92 box ships
  • Evergreen resumes US west coast-Asia/Med pendulum May 10
  • 'K' Line modifies its America East Coast Service via Suez
  • Maersk introduce container repair charges to truckers
  • Nehru Port bucks downturn, up 2.8pc in 2009 fiscal
  • Danaos profit off 34pc, but revenue up 6.9pc - swap losses blamed
  • WB increases east Asia GDP growth estimate to 8.7pc
  • Deutsche Bahn profit off 32pc, DB Schenker down 23pc
  • Box shortage prompt MSC to cut free Europe-India demurrage
  • Technical, sanitary rules used as trade barriers: US Trade Representative
  • TSA dominant hold keeps capacity low, says Shippers Voice
  • TIACA: Proposed US lithium battery flight rules 'unreasonable'
  • Russia's ABC cargo adds fifth 747 freighter
  • Passenger baggage fees now feed bellyhold profit

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 8, 2010
  • Itella strengthens its position in Russia
    Itella Logistics, which currently provides part- and full-load services, launched scheduled groupage consignments to Russia in March. The LTL service will also include domestic tra...
  • Gazeley leases space for Coca-Cola logistics in London
    Gazeley, a global real estate developer based in the UK, has leased a 21,600 sqm distribution building and 930 sqm of offices at G.Park Dagenham, near London, to Howard T...
  • BREAKING NEWS: Merger of Iberia and British Airways confirmed
    Reuters and other news agencies have reported that the UK's flag carrier British Airways and the Spanish national airline Iberia signed an agreement to merge the two airlines today...
  • «Ever Envoy» makes maiden call in Le Havre
    The Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen has announced that its 6,330 teu postpanamax containership "Ever Envoy" called for the first time at the Quai des Amérique...
  • Containerships sailing to Alexandria
    Containerships, a Finnish shipping line, is adding Alexandria (Egypt) to its Mediterranean service. As from 15 April, Containership's Intra-Med service will call at Istanbul, Izmir...
  • Ecker' Line boosts Vuosaari-Tallinn service
    The Finnish shipping company Ecker' Line has boosted its service between Vuosaari (Helsinki) and Tallinn (Estonia). The cargo ship "Translandia" now makes the t...
  • USA: FRA announces USD 50 million safety technology grant programme
    The USA's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is accepting grant applications for the deployment of positive train control (PTC) collision avoidance systems and complementar...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Navy puts six more pirate suspects in bag
  • Keel laid for first Sentinel-class FRC
  • MARAD publishes Marine Highway program Final Rule
  • Todd awarded $6.5 million more for carrier repairs

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Port of Camas-Washougal closing book on lawsuit
  • US rail freight traffic continues gains during week
  • Fourth of July event returning to Bellingham
  • Mitsui plans to begin new service with "K" Line
  • Genco inks deal to extend time charter

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Shen Neng 1 grounding reignites reef pilotage debate
    Fundamental problems affecting current pilotage system needs to be resolved
  • Iraq unveils $6bn 'superport' plan
    Facility to have annual capacity of 99m tonnes
  • Bulker orders to dwindle in second quarter
    Dry bulk newbuilding not expected to see growth as owners adopt wait-and-see attitude
  • Struggling SeaFrance asks for court protection
    Company on the eve of death, says chairman Pierre Fa
  • Horizon to offer total supply chain service
    Carrier to offer end-to-end product for Asia-US shippers when high-speed service is launched

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • SeaFrance 'on the eve of death'
    SEAFRANCE'S chances of survival have been slashed after chairman Pierre Fa today placed the ferry company under the protection of a court of commerce in Paris
  • Shortsea ships trip over tax
    RULES establishing a US Marine Highway Program were finalised today without dropping a tax that some shipping companies say makes the concept unprofitable
  • Delaware City refinery sold
    VALERO'S Delaware City refinery, which shut in November, has been sold to PBF for $220M
  • EC examines Bulgarian yard
    THE EC has begun an investigation into claims that Bulgaria's Rousse shipyard received 19M levas ($13.07M) in illegal government aid before it was privatised in 1999
  • Strike now, brokers told
    MAJOR opportunities to acquire UK insurance broking businesses ' including in shipping ' are opening up, insurance industry consultant Moore Stephens told Fairplay today
  • Sevilla yard workers protest
    WORKERS from the Astilleros de Sevilla shipyard have taken to the streets of Seville over a decision to axe the entire workforce
  • Piracy fear alters itinerary
    REGENT Seven Seas has reportedly ordered its Seven Seas Voyager to skip a stop in Zanzibar because Tanzania is too close to Horn of Africa pirates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • DOT Sends Relief Funds to Rhode Island
  • Asia Carriers Reduce Owned Fleets
  • DOJ, Union Pacific Set Accord on 2004 Chlorine Accident
  • Coli Shipping to Represent BigLift
  • Air Cargo Carrier MK Airlines Suspends Flights
  • Evergreen to Order 100 New Container Ships
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Hit $10.26 billion
  • Marine Highway Rule Takes Effect
  • Dreamlifter Turns Nightmare for Evergreen
  • Pier 1 Says 'Leap of Faith' Working
  • Asia-Europe Box Volume Surges 56 Percent
  • K-Line, MOL to Share Larger Vessels on CKYH Loop
  • NOL Names Two New Board Members
  • Savannah Box Throughput Jumps 32.5 percent
  • Massachusetts Oil-Spill Law Faces Challenge

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • A year on a smile breaks out in Portman Square
    As the stage is set and the final preparations are made at London's iconic Portman Square W1, for CI's 12th Global Liner Shipping Conference (GSC) beginning Monday, the furrowed brows of last year's angst-ridden delegates are likely to be replaced by a much cheerier disposure as the smile begins to return to the container industry.
  • Maersk economist stresses Asia role in global maritime outlook
  • Samskip launches new service
  • ELAA: 'Forget 2009 comparison' as Asia - Europe trade rockets
  • K-Line & MOL combine all-water service
  • Brazil's Santa Caterina to implement Navis system

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • German caught up in reefer row
    Legal battle heats up as mango madness leads fruit trader to hunt German boxship once chartered to Neptune Orient Lines' APL.
  • Dutch delegation eyes Brazilian oil
    Netherlands transportation chief meets with Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to discuss a pending offshore partnership.
  • NM director sails to Navios Acquistion
    Ship finance legend Rex Harrington packs his bags, departing Navios Holdings for new post with freshly funded products tanker team.
  • Pirates don't get Nada
    Would-be hijackers left empty-handed after failed attack on Lebanese boxship Nada near Gulf of Aden.
  • Genco panamax deal stretched
    Genco Knight grabs one-year contract extension from Swissmarine worth about $9m.
  • Loans block Forth wind-up
    Scotland-based Forth Tankers to buy back shares as contingent liabilities scupper voluntary wind-up.
  • Samho starts release talks
    South Korean owner contacts pirates holding Samho Dream but ransom demand not yet made.
  • Aries Warrior shows up at Ezra
    Singapore-listed Ezra Holdings unmasks itself as buyer of Aries Offshore's star PSV.
  • Shenzhen sorry for Reef smash
    Owner of stricken bulker Shen Neng 1 apologises for the crash as removal of vessel's fuel oil gets underway.
  • Quotes of the week
    Hoegh Autoliners brushes up on its Vietnamese while a reef proves no barrier to Cosco.
  • LPG blaze bodies found
    Remains of two Filipinos located four days after fire onboard Daiichi Tanker ship off China.
  • Lee laps up Perisai shares
    Lionel Lee-led Ezra pays out $20m for around a fifth of shares in Malaysian technology firm.
  • MISC plans yard listing
    Shipowner to seek spot on Kuala Lumpur bourse for Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering.
  • FPSO boosts EOC results
    Further contributions from its maiden FPSO project help Singapore offshore player increase profits.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Ageing bulker turns golden oldie for Embiricos of Greece while Attica's DSME order draws wrath of European yards.
  • Globus buys identified
    Wilmar International ships are reported to be the owners of two supramaxes sold to Greek owner.
  • Oldendorff takes Baltic pair
    Lubeck-based shipowner fixes supramax bulkers from spot market focused Genco spin-off.
  • K Line re-jigs US service
    Japanese operator is increasing the size of the ships on its AWE-4 service and teaming with MOL.
  • Moody's upbeat on DP World
    Ratings agency says fears of Dubai World's financial woes spreading to DP World have been alleviated

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Russian firm hawks rocket-in-a-box
  • CKYH, MOL modify Asia/East Coast service
  • NOL adds two to board
  • TNT may spin off mail business
  • Parking lots latest cargo theft hot spots
  • DGX starts U.S. outbound service to Brazil
  • Savannah volumes up sharply

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Another Svitzer tug to Australia
    The Svitzer Group has sold another M-class tug to its Australian operator. Apart from the sale of Svitzer Menja, the Swedish Svitzer Mercur will follow to Newcastle N.S.W., where
  • Norway to establish North Atlantic AIS centre
    The European Union maritime safety agency EMSA and Norway plans to establish a new cooperation for the sharing of vessel tracking information in the North Atlantic and Barents Sea areas
  • "Save EU yard industry by eco-bonus for old tonnage"
    A joint declaration by 33 regional governments within the European Union, with support from the yard industry and unions, has been handed over to the European Council, the European Commission

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • Crude takes bunkers for a ride
    Bunker prices quick to move in both directions, remain undervalued.
  • Markets shrug off firming trend
    Bunkers following fundamentals lower after choppy trading.
  • Hamburg sees double-digit price gains
    Rotterdam prices also firming.
  • The importance of para 5 of ISO 8217
    A careful reading of the final draft of ISO 8217:2010 gives the clear impression that para 5 will no longer help a fuel buyer.
  • Fujairah IFO prices gain strongly
    IFO scarce in Suez but replenishment expected soon.
  • Shipowners begin to look for 1.00% sulphur fuel
    Limited market so far, premiums seen doubling compared to 1.50% sulphur bunker fuel.
  • Bunker prices rebound
    Prices up for key Asian ports except Tokyo Bay.
  • Pumping starts to lift bunkers from stricken bulker
    Shipping company apologises for grounding but says vessel had set legal course.
  • MOL announces third fuel-saving concept ship
    Focus on enhanced fuel efficiency and renewable energy for MOL's series of 'next-generation' vessels.
  • Middle East bunker market tight on ready-made grades
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp's latest fuel oil parcel for April lifting has been sold to Bakri.
  • MISC loses damages claim against Equatorial
    US court throws out $470,000 claim for 'wrongful attachment'.
  • Hong Kong bunker stock levels strong
    Sinopec to export slightly more bunker-grade cargoes to Hong Kong in April.
  • Dahlman Rose reiterates 'buy' rating for Aegean shares
    Analysts say current levels are 'attractively valued' with target of $39.
  • Marine Atlantic hatches new policy on fuel surcharges
    Enters into some fuel purchasing contracts to charter the course of surcharges for the year.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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