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September 20, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic falls further despite stronger outlook
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index continued to fall on Friday although the outlook for the end of the year was bullish, according to a poll on Friday.
  • Fredriksen revises Chinese vessel orders
    Shipping companies led by Norway-born billionaire John Fredriksen renegotiated the terms of orders for oil tankers and coal and iron ore carriers due to be built by a Chinese shipyard.

Sched Netweb site
  • Rates start to fall as new capacity makes space easier to find
  • Carriers press for costly low-sulphur fuel use in Hong Kong
  • MSC to sue Kalijia 3 owners as Mumbai port ponders suing MSC
  • CSAV to increase Asia-Med capacity by 19pc
  • Sakhalin Shipping offers Shanghai-Vladivostok service
  • Maersk Line merges Black Sea feeders
  • Huizhou Port receives first international box service
  • Russia looks to China's for investment in outlying regions
  • Kenya to build US$1.4 billion multi-purpose port at Lamu
  • Singapore's July month-to-month retail sales up 3.2pc
  • NYNJ Port Authority grants US$1 billion for raising Bayonne Bridge
  • UPS offers 'fast steaming' ocean freight service
  • Dragonair starts further daily to Shanghai Hongqiao
  • Russia's ABC adds Paris to growing service network
  • Asiana Airlines' makes first flight to Atlanta

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS report blames Khalijia 3 for Mumbai Harbour channel mishap
  • Indian-flagged ships' capacity exceeds 10-m GT on Sept. 1
  • LR-I product tanker added to SCI fleet
  • Sailings continue unhindered at Mumbai, JN Ports-DGS
  • Shipyards receive 55 fresh boxship orders
  • Anti-dumping duty on polypropylene resented
  • Exports of Basmati booming despite EU distaste
  • Soyameal exports set to surge
  • CoPT & CCHAA to jointly manage pre-stage facility ops
  • JNPT's port-based SEZ among 11 proposals cleared
  • Professional body on coastline management formed
  • Role of policy framework, infra in efficient port operations stressed
  • Arshiya International not to be affected by Railways' new haulage policy
  • Rlys seeks EoIs to set up perishable cargo centres
  • 3.5 m tonnes sugar may be exported
  • August trade gap widens to 23-month high
  • CITI seeks suspension of cotton exports
  • Fieo hopes to surpass export target to reach $ 210 bn
  • FM sticks to 8.5 pc growth rate for 2010-11
  • IT firms advised to tap new markets
  • MNC units may be allowed to file tax returns sans scrutiny
  • MoU with China to boost investment in highways soon
  • PowerMin to go ahead with import duty
  • RBI's rate hikes opposed

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
  • Major Norbert Dentressangle investment in UK
    Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has invested in 33 new vehicles to support customer growth in its UK specialist services operations. The new vehicles include 26 Renault Mi...
  • Arvato Services expanding transport management services
    Arvato Services, a German logistics service provider that belongs to the Bertelsmann Group, now offers large customers added in-house transport solutions. The firm has opened a spe...
  • In Time Express growing in Hungary and Germany
    The German courier and express service provider In Time Express Logistik is adding operational space at several branches, in response to recent growth in the number of consignments...
  • German shipping industry expects freight rates to decline further
    A survey conducted by Roland Berger among liner and charter shipping companies, issuing companies and banks has found that the German shipping industry has not yet fully recovered ...
  • Accident at India's largest container port hampers operations
    An accident at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container hub, held up ship movements at one of its six berths for ten days and caused huge losses. The "Lahore Express"...
  • August container traffic surges 24% in LA and Long Beach
    Container traffic through California's twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose by 24% last month compared to one year ago. This represents the highest level for LA since Augu...
  • WTO comes to decision on EU case against US over Boeing
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) has come to a decision on a case brought by the European Union concerning possibly illegal US subsidies for Boeing. The provisional decision, whi...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
  • Allen: Macondo well is dead
  • BAE Systems seeks role in Brazilian Navy shipbuilding
  • Salvage pioneer David Gray Parrot dies at 65

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • Agencies working together on wetlands preserve project
  • US rail intermodal count continues string of record weeks
  • Mitsui named to list of socially responsible firms
  • Crowley announces passing of TITAN Salvage founder
  • Matson expanding service covering China to Long Beach

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • FIS ready to roll out electronic trading platform
    London broker set to launch Singapore based exchange to rival Baltic Exchange central screen
  • Shipbrokers refuse to back Baltic central screen
  • Mixed reaction to dry central screen
  • Baltic plans FFA central screen by end of year
  • ICAP developing ship steel plate swaps
    Broker developing futures product that will enable yards to better manage price...
  • MHI warns over Japanese steel prices
  • Asian shipowners say stronger action needed on South China Sea piracy
    More efforts must be made to prevent crime in the seas off Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward
  • Maersk to increase use of Singapore flag for new vessels
    Goal is to add 30 vessels to current 77 over the next three years.
  • Kolding seeks Net benefit on bookings

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • Fredriksen restructures orderbooks
    FRONTLINE today said it has restructured its VLCC newbuilding orderbook at Chinese shipyard Jinhai HI
  • Behind Fredriksen's moves
    MARTIN Korsvold, shipping analyst at Pareto Securities in Oslo, has concluded that John Fredriksen emerged from today's newbuilding roulette with "essentially one VLCC for free, which is not bad"
  • VLCC surplus drops, rates firm
  • MSC might sue bulker owner
  • Greek conflict restored too
  • BDI extends fall to 300 points
  • HSH picks ship finance chief
  • Matson expands China service
  • Hurricane menacing Mexico
  • Tomato plot smoked out

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • Puerto Rico Carriers Offer $52 Million in Price-Fixing Suits
  • Short Lines Haul Most Intermodal Loads of 2010
  • Bahamian Truckers Protest New MSC Policy
  • CN Signs Accords with Ocean Terminal Operators
  • Pacific Northwest Container Imports Rise Sharply
  • Trucking Group to Seek Reversal of Clean-Trucks Ruling
  • Truckload Spot Market Volume Slips 14 Percent
  • Intermarine Denies Reports of Sale
  • Coast Guard to Hold Public Meeting on Vessel Routing
  • Consumer Sentiment Slips in Michigan Survey
  • UK Investigates Truck Makers for Price-Fixing
  • MSC to Sue Khalijia-3 Owners in Mumbai Collision
  • Dynamex Boosts Profit 55 Percent, Improves Liquidity
  • Disconnecting the Dots
  • Offsetting Dispute Sets Off Shipper
  • Terminal Projects Anchored
  • Shippers' Trust
  • Beluga Said to Eye Intermarine Takeover
  • Tacoma Names Chief Commercial Officer
  • Investing Indices Note MOL for Social Responsibility
  • CSX Terminal in Ohio to Bypass Chicago
  • Matson Launches Second Trans-Pacific Service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • The slow boat to anywhere
    Recently Maersk Line made a bold statement in a customer advisory that in the area of on-time delivery, slow steaming had been critical. 'By improving schedule reliability, slow steaming helps to ensure that our customers' products arrive at their destination on time.
  • Shippers welcome FMC demand - as TSA slams it as 'burdensome'
  • New barge terminal for Paris
  • Yangtze River's Wuhu port to expand
  • European ports ask EC for more money
  • Commission proposes to extend Singapore liner block exemption

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • ITC holds on to Chevron charter
    Oil major decides not to axe bareboat deal for John Fredriksen-controlled owner's VLCC.
  • Stolt banks more refund cash
    SLS Shipbuilding of Korea coughs up another $211.3m for six delayed parcel tankers.
  • Aker Drilling dealt winning hand
    Norwegian offshore player parlays deepsea drilling contract into $400m payday.
  • Bermuda braces for Igor's blast
    Bernard Schulte and Bermuda-bound cruise giants rejig tea times and beachside bashes as storm stirs the Atlantic.
  • Samho Dream 'off Garacad'
    Hijacked Korean VLCC said to have swapped one pirate lair for another after mysterious wander.
  • Fruit fuels Fischer foray
    Brazilian reefer owner splashes $13.5m to freshen up US fruit juice facility.
  • Cosco Corp bags bulkers
    Chinese yard group to build two vessels for European owner in $51m deal.
  • Bollinger bags $166m option
    Bayou-based shipyard lands bigger bite of USCG's $1bn spending spree.
  • Quotes of the week
    Robert Bugbee takes the 'fun' out of 'market fundamentals' and Sevmash proves no archangel for Odfjell.
  • NOCC seals $33m bond swoop
    Lars Solbaken-led car carrier owner lines pockets after completing "contemplated" bond issue.
  • Frontline adds VLCC in China
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant negotiates price cut for four ships at Jinhaiwan, while signing up for fifth vessel.
  • Canadian ferry plans scrapped
    Coastal Link gives up on run to Vancouver in face of competition from "subsidised" BC Ferries.
  • Vilmaris makes second swoop
    Komrowski-backed investor snaps up new supramax from Meadway for $33m.
  • Daewoo wing has IPO designs
    Shipbuilder's unit Daewoo Ship Engineering makes long-awaited application for listing in Korea.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    How many IRISL ships has a French bank clamped and how long should one hold a suspected 'prostitute'?
  • Hamworthy in China gas haul
    UK company bags $31m ethylene carrier cargo-handling order from Chinese shipyard.
  • Stroke fear on German tanker
    USCG rushes to rescue 22-year-old who suffered suspected stroke on German tanker Seacod.
  • Golden orders two more
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner Golden Ocean inks panamax pair at Jinhaiwan and converts two kamsarmaxes.
  • Twelve vie for port contract
    Ports companies bid for 36-year licence to run southern Iskenderun terminal.
  • NofE seeks Asia backing
    Paul Jennings-led North of England P&I club looks for support against EC competition investigation.
  • GCL shifts gears
    US ro-ro player emerges from bankruptcy with fresh lease on life but shipowning may not be in the cards, sources say.
  • Konecranes in India deal
    Finnish manufacturer wins deal to supply port cranes and RTGs to Visakha Container Terminal.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • Container rates start to soften
  • Singapore proposes to extend liner immunity
  • MSC plans to sue over Mumbai collision
  • Panalpina adds 747 freighter service
  • White House releases NEI report
  • U.S. files 2 WTO cases against China
  • Ex-Im Bank approves $110 million in financing
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
  • DP World debt outweighs Dubai World assets
  • Savannah container volume up 9.7%
  • New Orleans realizes cargo gains

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • Frontline in new yard deal
    Frontline, which has placed its large VLCC newbuilding programme at the Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Jinhaiwan, has renegotiated the size of the series. At first Frontline ordered six VLCC newbuildings at
  • Laid up coaster sold to Russia
    The laid up coaster Malene has been sold to a Russian buyer ' the vessel will now be registered at the Marshall Islands. The Malene has been laid up at Svendborg
  • Nordane takes delivery of Canadian built tug
    Nordane Shipping of Svendborg has taken delivery of its very last Canadian-built tug. The tug, hull no. E97 from Irvine Shipbuilding Inc in Quebec, was named Stevns Battler in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
  • US bunker prices go their own way
    Crude oil futures settle at lowest price since August 31.
  • Bunker prices firm in northern Europe
    Barging congested for prompt deliveries in Hamburg.
  • Prices end the week with slight gains
    NYMEX were showing slight losses in early trading.
  • WFS to raise up to $219 million for 'corporate purposes'
    Public offering of common stock priced at $25 per share.
  • 'No realistic replacement' to carbon-based fuels in next 25 years
    DNV chief predicts 20-30% improvements in energy efficiency and says ships must be built with flexible fuel solutions.
  • Ship detained for breaking sulphur regulations
    UK's Maritime and Coastguard agency holds car carrier for two days.
  • Fuel oil loadings unaffected by fire at PDVSA terminal
    No notification of any disruption, says trader.
  • Week ends with 'mostly stable' bunker prices
    Demand in key Asian bunker hubs mostly average on Friday.
  • Underwriters see scant evidence of engine damage from LS bunkers
    Only one low-sulphur fuel-related claim cited at IUMI conference.
  • Demand for natural gas to 'grow significantly'
    Owners of marine vessels are considering natural gas as a 'preferred fuel' in emissions sensitive high population areas, says senior advisor of CSIS.
  • Karachi struggles with IFO supply shortage
    Bonded 380 cSt product still not available, 180 cSt supplies vary from supplier to supplier.
  • New trader joins Chemoil-Adani
    Experienced trader holds a masters degree in oil trading.
  • Chimbusco bonded bunker sales up 4.7% in August
    Sells 25-27% more bonded bunkers in the first eight months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.

›››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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