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December 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese banks scaling back loans to ship owners, yards
    Chinese banks, avoiding dollar-denominated loans as the yuan appreciates, are scaling back funding to shipyards and vessel owners two years after the government told them to boost their commitment to the industry.
Strait Talk
  • Well deserved welfare award
    A COUPLE of weeks ago, Singapore received an accolade which may not have received a lot of attention outside the shipping industry. Nevertheless, being a joint winner (along with Barcelona) of this year's International Committee On Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) Port of the Year award is an achievement that the country should be proud of.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese banks scaling back loans to ship owners, yards
    Chinese banks, avoiding dollar-denominated loans as the yuan appreciates, are scaling back funding to shipyards and vessel owners two years after the government told them to boost their commitment to the industry.
Strait Talk
  • Well deserved welfare award
    A COUPLE of weeks ago, Singapore received an accolade which may not have received a lot of attention outside the shipping industry. Nevertheless, being a joint winner (along with Barcelona) of this year's International Committee On Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) Port of the Year award is an achievement that the country should be proud of.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM starts direct call Hamburg to Vietnam, FAL 3
  • First Nanjing-Ulsan container shipping line launched
  • China's exports rise 35pc, imports up 38pc in November
  • TNWA to start direct Vietnam to N Europe service in January
  • CAI seeks to raise US$30 million in IPO
  • NITC denies deploying armed guards to thwart pirate attack
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo up 8.4pc in November to 153,572 tonnes
  • Winter weather expected to delay United Continental flights
  • UAE authorities resume air cargo services from Yemen

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EU adopts new Regulation amending GSP rules
  • Greatship takes delivery of platform/ROV support vessel
  • Rakesh Mohan heads transport development policy panel-Vasan
  • SCI asks ex-im trade to be ready for EU's ENS from Jan. 1
  • Kandla Port setting new benchmarks
  • Now, Coast Guard wants a berth at Beypore port
  • VISL invites RFQs from 31 parties
  • Growth projections get better
  • Industrial growth at 10.8 pc bursts thru' expectations bubble
  • October IIP rebounds to 10.8 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2010
  • Poste Italiane to support modernisation of Russian Post
    Poste Italiane will support Russian Post in its aim of modernising its postal network. Poste Italiane's managing director Massimo Sarmi and the general manager of Russian Post, Ale...
  • Aramex expanding in Asia
    Aramex, a Dubai-based Emirati global express, freight and logistics service provider, has announced a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships in Turkey, Malaysia, Banglad...
  • Port of Charleston going strong
    The port of Charleston recently celebrated another deepwater milestone when it welcomed the 300th post-panamax ship to call there. The "MSC Stella", which has a 47 ft dra...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes repairs to ferry
  • Pride International orders ultra - deepwater drillship
  • NOIA comments on new BOEMRE offshore drilling guidelines
  • Coast Guard names first woman to head U.S. military academy
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 13,000 TEU containerships

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Commerce secretary discusses surge in US export numbers
  • DOT launches new rules for commercial motor carriers
  • Celebration of 3-D movies onboard at Portland Airport
  • First woman superintendent to head Coast Guard Academy
  • Northwest Coast Guard units receive awards of excellence

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • UK set to cut coastguard centres by more than half
    Government set to confirm plans to shut centres
  • UK coastguard plans rescue centre cutbacks
  • UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts
  • UK's emergency towing vessels in hunt for new work
  • Box lines set to rack up bumper $17bn profits
    Drewry predicts a stunning $36bn turnaround in fortunes from the heavy losses...
  • Box lines' 2010 earnings could reach record...
  • Hapag-Lloyd deal is worth $1.5bn says Hyundai Heavy Industries
    South Korean builder's orderbook now stands at $10.6bn for 80 ships
  • Niche and regional players hold their own...
  • ABP plans fifth cruise terminal at Southampton
    New $40.2m terminal to be built by 2014
  • Attention: ABP eyes Southampton military port

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Storms batter cruise image
    SEVERE weather across the world has led to escalating publicity woes for the cruise industry
  • Charleston appeals to Obama on dredging
    CHARLESTON port advocates are urging President Obama to provide federal dredging money despite calls to cut funds for special projects
  • India sounds terror alert
    INDIA'S Western Naval Command in Mumbai today issued a coastal terrorist alert
  • Valero primes Aruba refinery for a restart
    VALERO is restarting its dormant refinery in Aruba and has revealed a new plan to import LNG to the island
  • EC urges leniency on new cargo rules
    THE EC told Fairplay today it has asked member countries to show leniency towards shipping companies that fail to apply its new 24-hour advance cargo declaration rule in time
  • India logistics JV formed
    CONCOR has formed a logistics joint venture with Transport Corp of India
  • JSW raises port funds
    SAJJAN Jindal-led JSW Infrastructure said today it has raised $125M by selling a 10% stake in the US investment group Eton Park
  • Captain held in smuggling
  • Ship sinks at Alexandria
  • VLCC rates drop
  • Fire inquiry finds faults
  • China's iron imports fall
  • P&I investment income up
  • STX unveils 20-bulker order
  • Pakistan charters a second power ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Short Lines, Truck Stops to Gain in Tax Legislation
  • 6.2 Million Trucks Cross Eastern US-Canada Border
  • Shipbuilders Postpone Deliveries to OOCL
  • Exports Push NY-NJ Port Volume Up 11.6 Percent
  • Cargo Theft Soars in Holiday Periods
  • CEOs Raise Their Economic Outlook
  • Hapag-Lloyd Earns $631 Million Operating Profit
  • Global Airline Profit Forecast Takes Off
  • November Retail Sales Climb 0.8 Percent
  • Carriers Chasing Asia-Europe Market Share, Analyst Says
  • Hapag-Lloyd Orders Four Large Ships

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Carriers achieve mixed results in Q3 10
  • MSC: 'more vigorous' action needed against pirates
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to ordering
  • China to appeal WTO's US tyre imports ruling
  • Saudi Arabia's box traffic stays strong

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Banks launch Costamare coverage
    Scores of equity analysts race to stamp newly-listed containership owner with coveted ratings as 'quiet period' comes to a close.
  • Five survive pirate frenzy
    Sovcomflot, RBD Armatori and NATS ships avoid hijacking as quintet of vessels targeted.
  • Platinum ties up ACL acquisition
    US tug and barge giant says 80% of its shareholders have rubber stamped $777m takeover bid by Platinum Equity.
  • DHT pulls trigger on tanker
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld holds the helm as New York-listed owner shells out $55m on VLCC.
  • Pride pens fifth drillship
    Pride International boss Louis Raspino says $600m drillship order is fuelled by strong demand for sophisticated floaters.
  • Reefer in trouble off Russia
    Hong Kong's Yuan An 77 springs a leak through hold cracks near Sakhalin Island.
  • No bank hype for Hapag order
    RBS notes German container line gave into temptation with HHI order but is not getting carried away with the deal.
  • Philippines opts out of Subic
    Government planning to sell 10% stake in Keppel-controlled shipyard.
  • Safe stamps two year pledge
    Greek owner Safe Bulkers chips away at 2011 charter cover with kamsarmax contract worth upwards of $13m.
  • STX orders 20 bulkers
    Huge $912m order from STX Pan Ocean split between sister yards in Korea and China.
  • MOL terminates Dyvi double
    Norwegian owner NOCC will pocket compensation cash after Japanese giant scraps charters three years early.
  • Goa going to Nigeria?
    Indian shipyard wants to invest in African industry and win patrol boat orders.
  • SCI staff say no thanks
    Indian owner's share offer proves unpopular with workers, who buy less than a fifth of allotment.
  • Order blitz sparks yard rally
    STX and HHI shares power up on the back of huge orders for bulkers and boxships.
  • Syria plots port resurgence
    Government to plough $800m into building container and bulk capacity by 2015.
  • PSV sales score for Siem Offshore
    Oslo-listed owner scoops $6m profit from modern PSV sale which points to a sharp rise in values.
  • Jolly Amaranto sinks in port
    Listing Messina ro-ro goes down in shallow water inside Alexandria harbour, Egypt.
  • Prayer boxes spark bomb alert
    Devout Jewish tourist mistaken for terrorist on New Zealand ferry after strapping on phylacteries
  • Sunken tug encased in ice
    Ann Marie sinks in freezing Saginaw Bay, as USCG eyes salvage operation.
  • Chinese banks scaling back
    Report shows Chinese lenders have reduced their share of global shipping loans for the first time in five years.
  • New cruiseship boosts TUI
    German operation grows profit after first full year of TUI Cruises division.
  • Hellenic Sea returns
    Hellenic Carriers bulker damaged in Amazon grounding back in operation after completing repairs.
  • Oman sets new ferry record
    Gulf nation says its Austal-built vessel Shinas has set new speed mark of 56.6 knots.
  • SapuraCrest profits slide
    Rohaizad Darus-led offshore contractor, in which John Fredriksen has a stake, hit by higher costs.
  • Wartsila wins UK order
    Finnish engine builder to supply propulsion plant for British environmental agency newbuilding.
  • Oil pumped from Tiger Spring
    Spill threat from grounded boxship nullified in Hooghly River, India.
  • TNWA plans Vietnam call
    The New World Alliance to expand JEX service to include call at Cai Mep and link to Europe.
  • PCA in Long Beach tie-up
    Panama Canal agrees accord to help promote trade between Latin America and US west coast port.
  • Hapag-Lloyd recovery continuing
    German container line adds EUR 150m to shareholder TUI's annual profit as it prepares to exit sector.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Air Seychelles outsources to Jettainer
  • Old Dominion sets up in Casper, Wyo.
  • WTO favors U.S. duties on Chinese tires
  • U.S. supports Yemen's WTO membership
  • Agility to handle troop food supply through April
  • Casjens resigns from Panalpina board
  • K + N wins Henkel contract in Shanghai
  • Mayors want Charleston port deepened
  • Pellew departs PD Ports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Mærsk sells the last three M-class vessels
    A P Møller-Mærsk has reportedly sold three older container carriers to Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC, for an undisclosed sum. A P Møller-Mærsk has not made any comments so
  • French reinforcement to EU Navfor
    On December 12 the French warship Jacoubet reinforced the EU Navfor operation off Somalia. The warship has a crew of 89. EU Navfor also confirms that the crude oil tanker

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Fujairah bunker market generally firms
    Bunker prices mixed in Suez.
  • UK bunker spill under investigation
    250 metric tonnes of IFO leak from Greek bulker.
  • Rotterdam prices mainly soft
    In south European bunker hubs prices were generally firm.
  • New barge comes on station
    Orion says barge has pumping rate of over 150 metric tonnes per hour.
  • Carbon Counter highlights ferries' CO2 emissions
    Cross-Channel rail operator says carrying freight trucks by ferry generates 18 times more carbon emissions.
  • Russian bunker player opens UK office
    Rosneft Marine hopes 'to join the club of majors in the international market'.
  • Modest gains in Asian IFO prices
    Weak demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Andatee chief grabs more shares
    Has now purchased close to $0.3 million worth of the company's shares as part of a stock trading plan.
  • Fewer fuel oil cargoes to reach Asia in January
    January volumes higher than December estimates.
  • Fujairah to boost fuel storage capacity
    Number of storage tanks at the port will be doubled.

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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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