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June 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker rates to surge on China demand
    Supertanker rates are poised to surge to a two-year high by December as China's demand for oil sends ships the equivalent of 11 extra times around the globe in a month.
  • Philippine court takes over custody of Asta
    THE Philippines has suspended arrest and seizure proceedings against the Singapore-registered tugboat, Asta, after a local court ruled it had sole jurisdiction and custody over the hijacked vessel.
  • Daewoo lands 694.2b won vessel job
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, the world's second-largest shipyard, has received an order for a platform installation vessel worth 694.2 billion won (S$793.8 million) from Allseas Group SA.
  • US has hundreds of small oil leaks each year

Sched Netweb site
  • Strikes, labour unrest spread through China as exports soar
  • Shanghai International Port Group buys 25pc Zeebrugge CT stake
  • LA box numbers up 12.5pc in May and soar 27pc in LB
  • India-wide capacity crunch, congestion causes 'severe' Nhava Sheva delays
  • Singapore cautions mariners on Jurong Channel dredging
  • US agri-biz: Sea, rail carriers discourage our container use
  • DHL makes China's garment logistics sector key growth target
  • Container load furniture from Shanghai offered by Universal
  • Air China starts non-stop post-quake Beijing-Yushu flights
  • Iraq's Kurdish Erbil airport lures aircraft with cheap fuel
  • San Jose airport night flight ban cuts air cargo further

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • BP CEO faces tough questioning on "nightmare well"
  • New Operation Commander for EU NAVFOR
  • Uncertainty overhangs Gulf rig market

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • Tacoma Port Commissioners tap John Wolfe for director post
  • Charleston Seafood Festival scheduled for August 21-22
  • July 4th celebration on line for Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham
  • New APL system offers temperature tracking via satellite
  • OOCL plans to boost KTX3 service with new calls

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • German owners swap flags to protect against pirates
    Shipowners flag-out vessels to allow mercenaries on board when transiting the Gulf of Aden
  • Italy owners to debate arms option
  • Calls grow for use of lethal force against Somali pirates
  • Jan deNul oil spill clean up offer blocked
    Dredging giant's offer to help with oil slick turned down due to US Jones Act
  • All eyes on fallout from Deepwater Horizon
  • Iran exports drive gas carrier turnaround as rates jump by a third
    Shipments from the Middle East this year up 9% on 2009 levels
  • Owners push for Middle East rates rise on...
  • Lauritzen bulker deal boosts capesize resale prices
    Newbuilding Caecilie Bulker goes for $71m as favourable breakeven rates in the short...
  • China tops Greece in secondhand sales

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • BP pledges speedier recovery
    BP HAS revised its oil recovery plan and accelerated efforts to capture oil spewing from its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well, with pressure intensifying from Washington
  • Iran vows to defy Gaza ban
    IRAN is reportedly sending aid ships to Gaza, as Israel finalises the details of an inquiry into last month's fatal raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla
  • Fire, blasts rip Marseilles shop
    MARINE diesel engine repair specialist Sud Moteur of Marseilles confirmed today that it was hit early yesterday by a major fire and several explosions
  • Isle of Manhole
    ISLE OF Man harbour told Fairplay today it has found a deep hole in the harbour bed under the pier used by passenger ships on the Isle of Man
  • HCI Hammonia cleared for deal
    LISTED German ship asset trust HCI Hammonia Shipping has gained approval from shareholders for a €68.2M ($83.8M) capital increase and the issuance of profit participation rights up to '75M
  • US West Coast boxes surge
    BOX VOLUME at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased dramatically year on year in May on the back of a surge in imports and 2009's low levels
  • BDI resumes last week's slip
    THE BALTIC Dry Index continued its trend down today, shedding 173 points by early afternoon, or 5.3% to 3,115, according to figures published by the Baltic Exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • Stowaways Caught at Charleston Terminal
  • JOC Video: CSCMP's State of Logistics Report Author Discusses Its Findings
  • Diesel Drops to Lowest Point Since March
  • Barge, Rail Traffic Increase at Indiana Port
  • YRC Worldwide Seeks More Financing
  • Export-Import Bank Backs Vietnam
  • OOCL Upgrades Intra-Asia Loop
  • OOCL Raises Northeast Asia-Australia Rates
  • Jury Convicts Importers in Major Counterfeit Case
  • Barges Boost Rotterdam Box Market Share
  • CN Rail, TSI Agree to Boost Vancouver Service
  • Frankfurt Cargo Hits Record High in May
  • Ryder Wins Supply Chain Patent
  • JOC Video: Prof. Thomas Speh on Supply Chain Improvements
  • OOCL Launches Mobile Vessel Tracking
  • Carriers Face Political Headwinds on West Coast
  • Trucking gets a charge
  • Hybrids Hit the Road
  • Rail Traffic in Flux
  • Coping With Economies of Scope
  • A New Structure to Build
  • A User Fee That Works
  • Alameda Corridor's Recession Hangover
  • Where's the Box?
  • Bridging Efficiency Gaps
  • Working Over WRDA
  • Under the Bridge
  • Convenience vs. Necessity in Cargo Liability
  • Weathering the Storm
  • Breaking Down Barriers
  • Growing on the Short Haul
  • Asia Trade Special: China Leads the Recovery
  • Gulf Coast Special: Paradise Lost
  • Recovering After Katrina
  • Gulf Coast Update: People Gotta Eat and Dress
  • Asia's Supply Chain Shift
  • Value Chains
  • LA-LB Import Volume Grows 18.3 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • Report shows depth of recession on US logistics industry
  • Maersk to launch lofty PSS
  • CSAV on the up
  • UK-flagged car carrier freed by pirates
  • OOCL boosts Intra-Asia coverage

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • Subsea7 eyes US Gulf play
    Kristian Siem-led offshore outfit pens deal with Otto Candies to operate IRM vessel in GoM despite drilling ban.
  • Seacor strikes SeaTiger JV
    Hong Kong-based private equity animal teams with New York-listed owner in $100m hunt for shipping investments.
  • Petrobras pens $528m yard pact
    South American oil giant inks massive 20-year lease deal with Rio de Janeiro-based shipyard.
  • Trico teetering on the brink
    Troubled offshore owner says it has three days to land loan waivers or face bankruptcy protection from creditors.
  • WW passes $200m mark
    Norwegian owner beats lower target in share offer with more than 24-hours to run.
  • Africa anniversary gift from Millers
    Club manager to mark 125th year in business by supporting renovation of veteran steamship as floating medical clinic.
  • Owners to benefit from ruling
    Judgment that charterer of Saldanha has to pay hire during pirate seizure paves the way for further decisions in favour of shipowners.
  • PNSC wants five bulkers
    Pakistani owner eyes new vessels to replace those scrapped last year.
  • India posts more ports growth
    Indian Ports Association says volumes increased by 2.5% in May as recovery continued.
  • Power players digest list
    Key figures from the TradeWinds Power 100 list assess their positions and give John Fredriksen the thumbs up.
  • Zhenhua wins NPCC deal
    Chinese yard claims derrick pipelay vessel order from National Petroleum Construction Company.
  • Manila muddle for MNHP
    Group developing Manila North terminal calls for shipowners' trucks to vacate their premises.
  • Lifeboat hitch for Thoresen Thai
    Thai owner's bulker detained in Japan over release mechanism deficiencies.
  • Iran hits back on sanctions
    Government vows to inspect western vessels in Persian Gulf if IRISL ships targeted by UN resolution.
  • Swiss tanker in Gulf of Aden attack
    Overseas Maritime Carriers' Meriom Iris manages to fend off pirate assault in Gulf of Aden.
  • Yangzijiang sows capital seeds
    Chinese shipbuilder taking 20% stake in venture capital fund for new businesses.
  • Maersk pair join Petrobras party
    Maersk Supply confirms AHTS brace will join Petrobras on lucrative four-year deals.
  • Sea Star sells elderly capesize
    Chinese owner nets decent profit from sale of former Cosco bulker.
  • Herning hurt by lower rates
    Danish products tanker specialist also propelled to 2009 loss by newbuilding cancellation.
  • Allseas orders at Daewoo
    Korean shipbuilder clinches offshore-platform installation and decommissioning vessel order.
  • ABG linked to mining move
    Indian shipbuilder could branch out into bauxite operations in Sierra Leone.
  • Enzer makes offshore debut
    Electronics company Enzer buys Swiber vessel to begin its transformation into a shipping company.
  • Dead stowaway found on MSC Debra
    Two others captured alive after Singapore-owned boxship arrives at US port from Dominican Republic.
  • Fijian feted for yacht rescue
    Engineer James Fanifua wins 2010 IMO bravery award for dramatic rescue in Tasman Sea.
  • Hamworthy seals FPSO deal
    UK company to supply pump systems for BW Offshore's FPSO Papa Terra off Brazil.
  • Danes in public push
    Up to 15 owners will list in next decade as part of ambitious growth plan, Danish Shipowner' Association says.
  • Angelicoussis in order spree
    Greek owner said to have booked up to six bulkers and tankers at China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao.
  • Helix in more BP charters
    US contractor now has a trio of vessels, including an FPSO, helping Gulf of Mexico spill clean-up.
  • Long Beach continues rebound
    US west coast port saw a 25% jump in total container volumes in May, its sixth month of growth.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • Maersk to seek huge Asia-Europe surcharges
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia rates, surcharges
  • Iran to respond in kind to U.N. sanctions
  • Cargoitalia receives converted MD11 freighter
  • Morgan Stanley: Truckload rates on the rise
  • 4 Mideast nations to form free trade zone
  • APL Logistics opens Bangladesh station
  • U.S. container traffic continues upswing
  • Port of Tacoma sticks with Wolfe
  • Marseilles container volume up 16%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • New ferry service between Frederikshavn and Oslo
    Sunlink Ferries will launch a new service between Frederikshavn and Oslo within a very short time. The company claims it has purchased the Panamanian flagged ferry Arberia, capable of carrying

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2010
  • First fuel cell of its kind installed on car carrier
    Project to demonstrate how technology can reduce the environmental impact of vessels.
  • Bunker prices generally firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more that $1.50 in early trading.
  • US Gulf crude oil leak could trigger stricter bunker regulations
    Californian Assemblyman says disaster could provide 'window of elevated consciousness' for lawmakers.
  • Little price movement in Middle Eastern ports
    Fair IFO avails in Suez Canal.
  • Hopes for bunker barge crew held by pirates
    Sri Lankan External Affairs Ministry says crew could be released 'within days'.
  • UN sanctions will have 'no impact' on bunkering
    Iranian supplier says sanctions will have 'nothing to do with its operations'.
  • Slow steaming has been 'mismanaged'
    Shipping lines have been 'fixated' on cutting bunker costs at the expense of customer care.
  • IFO product prices continue general rise
    Tokyo Bay the only major Asian port to see a drop in fuel oil prices.
  • Singapore May bunker sales continue record climb
    Sales of 380 cSt grade also at a fresh monthly high.
  • Exclusive: Fourth edition of ISO marine fuels standard announced
    Wanda Fabriek tells Bunkerworld about the revision of ISO 8217 and explains background for 'more significant changes than ever before' in the standard.
  • ISO 8216-1 and ISO 8217 standards - 15 June 2010
    It is my pleasure to announce that the fourth edition of ISO 8217 - Specifications of marine fuels- and ISO 8216-1 - Classification of marine fuels- will be published on the 15th of June 2010.
  • ICS/ISF launches new safety guidelines
    Revised version addresses importance of environmental management.
  • Former Chemoil manager joins Bakri Trading
    As General Manager in the Singapore office.
  • Fujairah 'losing' bunker sales to Singapore
    Bunker sales dip due to 'competitive' prices in Singapore, traders say.

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