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May 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo eyes US$5b worth of marine deals
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co aims to almost triple contracts for offshore facilities this year as economic growth spurs energy demand.
  • Maersk unit signs lease deal for Virginia terminal
    APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A P Moeller-Maersk, said it reached a tentative agreement with the Virginia Port Authority over the cover terms of a 20-year lease of APMT's Virginia Terminal to the Virginia Port Authority.
  • BP hooks tube to siphon oil from well
    Engineers finally figured out how to siphon some of the oil that has been spewing into the Gulf of Mexico for almost a month, but it could be too late to stop the ooze from reaching a major ocean current that could carry it through the Florida Keys and up the East Coast.
  • Lawyers eye big dollars in suits

Sched Netweb site
  • South Africa transport strike widens as talks fail
  • MOL announces intra-Asia rate hike of US$150 per TEU
  • Southern California container surge continues in April
  • Asia-Europe rates slip as capacity tightens but mega-ships to add tonnage
  • Shandong provincial port volume up 22pc, boxes rise 8.8pc
  • US intermodal up 15.7pc in first quarter on rising demand
  • Bidding resumes for Southport Philadelphia box terminal
  • Russia's TransContainer to buy US$75.7 million in rolling stock
  • Vladivostok box volume up 46pc for year through April
  • Volcanic cloud looms, cancelling Cathay flights, closing airports
  • HK air cargo up 38pc, seventh straight month of growth
  • Boeing Shanghai lands a maintenance contract from Jeju Air
  • Second forwarder strikes Asia-Pittsburgh air cargo deal
  • Aloha Air Cargo names Rosa COO after president Malik quits

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • PPG to fly high with Air Cargo Group in China
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a heavylift freight forwarding network, has appointed the Chinese international airfreight wholesaler Air Cargo Group (ACG) as a project supp...
  • Emirates honoured as cargo airline of the year
    The Dubai (UAE)-based carrier Emirates SkyCargo has been voted cargo airline of the year ' the highest accolade at the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year Awards. This is the six...
  • Deutsche Post DHL starts year well
    Deutsche Post DHL concluded the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with an increase in revenues and a strong rise in earnings. Consolidated revenues were buoyed by a continuing recovery ...
  • Stobart Group reports strong results in 2009/2010
    The Stobart Group, a UK provider of multimodal transport and logistics solutions, has announced its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 28 February 2010. The group increase...
  • DHL offers customs brokerage in South Korea
    DHL has launched customs brokerage services in South Korea, having secured a customs brokerage licence to operate at the capital Seoul's Incheon airport, the world's second-largest...
  • Airbus spreads Green Wave of awareness
    In the countdown to the United Nations International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, the leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus is mobilising its global network of more than 52,000 e...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • CBS "60 Minutes" interview with Deepwater Horizon survivor
  • PropSpeed applied to two Chouest newbuilds
  • Top MMS official Chris Oynes resigns
  • Aker Philadelphia delivers ninth product tanker
  • Harris Pye signs longer lease on Swansea Dry Docks
  • Scorpio Tankers grows fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • DHS secretary announces new slate of preparedness grants
  • Freight transportation index jumps 0.9 percent in March
  • Neptune Orient Lines sees better numbers during quarter
  • Alaska Air Cargo flight marks opening of salmon season
  • Baltic Trading takes delivery of pair of Capesize newbuildings

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Scorpio spends $92m on two ice-class tankers
    Scorpio Tankers unveils second set of acquisitions since going public in New York
  • Ireland box volumes see further slide
    Box traffic slips 7% in first quarter of 2010, says Irish Maritime Development Organisation
  • Delivery delays key to liner trade stability, says Clarksons
    Delays and cancellations have helped ease supply bulge
  • UN Security Council urged to step up fight against piracy
    General Assembly calls on council to take stronger measures to tackle Somali pirates
  • South African ports braced for further unrest
    Backlog will take months to sort out as dockers strike continues

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Iran signs nuclear deal
    IRAN HAS signed an agreement to ship uranium to Turkey in a bid to head off sanctions over its nuclear program, IHS Global Insight said today
  • Small box ship markets firm
    DAILY hire rates for feeder and intermediate box ships are edging away from the bottom as the market recovery broadens
  • Hamburg box woes continue
    HAMBURG'S market share of northern Europe's box throughput still receded in the first quarter
  • Scorpio buys two tankers
    SCORPIO Tankers announced today that it had agreed to acquire two LR1 ice-class 1A product tankers with existing timecharter contracts
  • Pirates take ship off Cameroon
    PIRATES from Cameroon have reportedly hijacked a Russian general cargo ship and taken its master and chief mechanic hostages
  • BP says gulf leak slowed
    BP SAID today it has begun staunching the flow of crude oil leaking from a Gulf of Mexico well, nearly a month after the fatal oil rig explosion that caused the spill
  • MISC seeks half of VTTI
    A MISC subsidiary said today it is seeking to acquire a half-share of a Vitol Holdings unit for about $735M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • BP Captures 1,000 Barrels a Day in Gulf
  • LaHood Targets Distracted Train Crews
  • Obama Picks Pistole as TSA Chief
  • Trailer Bridge Narrows Loss
  • Diesel Drops 3.3 Cents to $3.094 per Gallon
  • Court Hears Closing Arguments in Clean-Trucks Case
  • Hamburg Container Volume Slips 4 Percent
  • Agility Profit Slumps 52 Percent
  • New York Manufacturers Expand for 10th Month
  • Damco Joins Wireless Standards Alliance
  • ODFL Opens International Command Centers
  • Trucker Roadrunner Raises $148 Million in IPO
  • Euro Hits Four-Year Low Against Dollar
  • Georgia Ports Volume Jumped 25 Percent in April
  • DP World Takes Delivery of Six Cranes
  • Register of Shipping Opens Singapore Office
  • Volcanic Ash Disrupts Europe Flights Again
  • Air France-KLM to Report $614 Million Cargo Loss
  • A Lakefront Container View
  • Dark Tidings
  • David vs. Goliath On the Pacific
  • Reality CheckPoint
  • Echo's Lone Trucker
  • Recovery Resounds at Echo
  • Con-way's Costly Dilemma
  • Honesty in Billing: It's the Law
  • Shippers Rally, Railroads Dig In
  • Screening Safety at the Border
  • Tracking Logistics
  • A 'Transformative' DOT Strategy
  • Course Shift Riles Trucking
  • Who Gets the Subsidies?
  • Spotlight on Port Truckers
  • Skidding Toward Screening
  • Cautious on the Climb
  • Profits From the French Connection
  • This Week in The Journal of Commerce - May 17, 2010
  • Bailing Out

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • EU sulphur directive still unclear
  • Euro at a four-year low
  • Hamburg takes a 4% Q1 box hit
  • Transnet talks fail
  • Pirate activity culminates with another pay-off

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Scorpio in second splash
    Newly-listed owner takes post-IPO spending to $190m after grabbing LR1 brace.
  • Bulker owners beware
    Analyst at Commodore Research says recent gains in freight rates could be reversed as commodities stockpiles surge.
  • Horizon Lines hides numbers
    Securities regulators grant NYSE-listed liner outfit permission to keep certain 'secret' figures related to pricing out of the public eye.
  • CSDC scraps small bulker
    Hong Kong-listed owner books $1m profit on demolition of ageing vessel.
  • Chavez sparks new seizure spree
    Venezuela's socialist chieftain grabs iron, steel and shipping outfits in his latest expropriation initiative.
  • MISC in $735m Vitol merger
    Malaysian owner to bag half of oil trader's tank terminal offshoot VTTI in all-cash deal.
  • Russian crewmen seized
    Armed gang take seafarers hostage following robbery of Greek controlled cargoship at Douala.
  • Tidewater extends stock grab
    NYSE-listed offshore giant has pushed the expiration date for a $200m stock buy-back programme to next summer.
  • Nassco could lay off 1,150
    Slowdown catches up with San Diego shipbuilder as big redundancies planned.
  • Novoship hijack crew head home
    Master and some others from tanker caught in Somali pirate drama sent home as Russia denies "destroying" hijackers.
  • DryShips tied to panamax buy
    George Economou-led shipowner touted as the buyer of $43m Irika Shipping bulker.
  • St. Lawrence looking up
    Cargo volumes increase 18% to April through vital US/Canada waterway.
  • Sembcorp launches PPL suit
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder begins legal action as fall-out over the takeover of a stake in PPL Shipyard deepens.
  • Lone offender held in Canada
    Greek bulker detained for two days in April with deck cracking and deficiencies relating to tanks.
  • Viking Supply profit dented
    Christen Sveaas' offshore shipping business sees bottom line slump as split of anchor handler operation is put on ice.
  • Greek bulker crewman rescued
    USCG flies an incredible 1,900 miles to reach ill Filipino seaman on panamax Asia Graeca.
  • Yard worker dies from injuries
    A 44-year-old painter is second worker to lose his life in a fall at US shipyard Jeffboat.
  • Daewoo targets offshore orders
    Korean shipbuilder aiming for $5bn of rig and production facility business as first quarter profit increases.
  • Two tankers to be torched
    Scrapping of Lasco and Chandris Hellas vessels offers hope recent chaos is calming.
  • Bulker casualty rate improving
    Intercargo figures point to fewer dry bulk casualties over the last decade, despite bad 2009.
  • Trafigura mulls partial IPO
    Trading giant could seek $1.5bn listing of industrial assets but keeping trading activities under wraps.
  • Mermaid Maritime loss stretched
    TTA's offshore arm sees second quarter deficit extended following subsea slump and the idling of a drilling rig.
  • Stoltenberg gives yards a boost
    Norwegian PM increases cash available for export credit guarantee scheme to aid shipbuilders.
  • Hellenic fixes out Horizon
    London-listed Greek shipowner moves 1995-built supramax from spot to short term charter.
  • Qinfa back at Guangzhou
    Hong Kong listed coal player orders another pair of kamsarmax bulkers at China Shipbuilding yard.
  • Thoresen Thai profits jump
    Thai shipowner sees a more than four-fold increase in second quarter results on surge in rates.
  • RCL remains in the red
    Costs and low rates weigh down Thai intra-Asian operator as carriers being to compete for cargoes.
  • VLR repair yard hurt by slump
    BLRT-controlled Lithuanian shipyard sees 2009 profit and revenue slashed back.
  • Nicea crew stuck in Malta
    Seafarers find temporary accommodation after new owner of auctioned ro-ro refuses to re-employ them.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase
  • Capitol Hill 'Sail-in' called success
  • ARC expands Mideast service with Endurance
  • Bomb hoax aboard Cathay HK/Vancouver flight
  • Industry experts fill DOT aviation committee
  • House wants to scrutinize truck leases
  • U.S. touts success against Cisco counterfeiters
  • India plans infrastructure development fund
  • Schneider vet Howland joins APL Logistics
  • TIACA offers forwarders lower fee, network access
  • DHL starts customs brokerage in Seoul airport
  • Damco joins RFID group
  • COSCO April throughput highlights China's recovery
  • Bahamas: New terminal will lower transport costs
  • Dole extends lease with Wilmington, Del.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Svitzer orders ECO-tugs from Klaipeda
    Em Z Svitzer A/S has signed a contract with the A P Møller-Mærsk owned Baltija Shipbuilding Yard at Klaipeda, Lithuania, for three special designed tugs called ECO-tugs
  • Norway assists struggling shipyards
    Norway is boosting the struggling shipyard industry, as the government is increasing funds available to its export credit guarantee program by NOK 10 billion. "Shipyards and the related supply industry
  • Bornholmstrafikken charters Polish ferry
    Bornholmstrafikken has chartered the Polish owned ferry Skania as back up capacity for 32 specific days during the summer. The Skania, which sails under Bahamas flag, will operate on the
  • Chemical tanker released
    The hijacked UK-flagged chemical tanker St James Park has been released after a ransom was delivered to the pirate group holding the ship at anchorage at Garacaad, Somalia. The
  • Simon Møkster places order at STX
    The Norwegian shipping company Simon Møkster Rederi orders a Platform Supply Vessel, PSV, from STX Europe for delivery in the first quarter of 2012. The vessel, of PSV 09 CD
  • PowerLine starts new roro-service
    The Finnish shipping company PowerLine, which is a part of the Lillbacka group, starts a weekly roro-service between Helsinki and Travem'nde on with the roro-vessel

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Strong losses in Rotterdam
    Low sulphur fuel oil down by $22 pmt in Rotterdam.
  • Sulphur dilemma for South Europe
    ECA limit in North Europe falling but EU requirement for passenger vessels remaining at 1.5% sulphur.
  • MISC to buy 50% share in Vitol Tank Terminals
    CEO says it is a 'milestone' in road to becoming global logistics provider.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    One major player in Durban out of fuel oil stocks.
  • Russian export duty expected to rise
    Observers say fuel oil duty to climb to $112.7 pmt.
  • Cruise line wins award for controlling bunker consumption
    Holland America Line says its vessels have cut their budgeted fuel consumption by 4%.
  • Ports extend Clean Air Awards nomination deadline
    Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 21.
  • New appointment at O.W. Bunker's Geneva office
    Søren Vernersen will help O.W. Bunker capitalise on opportunities in the region.
  • General decrease of IFO prices at key ports
    Sharpest decrease of IFO prices seen in Busan.
  • Andatee sees 14% decline in Q1 sales volume
    But revenues up 18%; anticipates increase in demand for its marine fuel product.
  • ICS/ISF on piracy: 'Enough is enough'
    Shipowners encouraged to follow best management practices.
  • South China's May fuel oil imports 'stable'
    Chinese importers 'cautious' of ordering cargoes due to tepid demand for bonded bunkers.

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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
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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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