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BRIEFS
May 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hijacked M'sian tug and barge recovered
    The Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered a hijacked Malaysian-registered tug and the barge it was towing.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine levies US$200/TEU Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Hope's up South Africa strike will end, but Safmarine doubtful
  • APL container cranes for Kaohsiung terminal
  • China Korea Australia service (CKA) calls at Shekou CT
  • UASC reshuffles India-Pakistan-Red Sea loops
  • Tory measure calls for UK fuel tax to rise and fall with oil price
  • BNSF railway's quarterly profit up 73pc on back of asset sale
  • Freight rates rise as containers become hard to find
  • Air France-KLM face massive annual loss as financial year ends
  • Russian flag carrier freight arm Aeroflot Cargo goes belly up
  • US Air Transport Association launches suit against labour agency
  • World Airways to operate Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Cargolux

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global box traffic swelling to 135 m TEUs-report
  • Shipowners, insurers & TUs endorse global e-petition to end sea piracy
  • Piramal Glass selects Damco as supply chain partner
  • Talks on drug seizures with EU soon
  • State govt wants industrial corridor linked to JN Port
  • Hooghly draught problem hits Garden Reach shipyard too
  • GPPL to spend Rs 200 cr. to develop port infrastructure
  • The Thar Dry Port at Sanand comes online for ex-im trade
  • Emirates & DHL ink strategic cargo security partnership
  • Sharma rules out 100 pc FDI in Defence
  • Exports off to encouraging start in fiscal 2010-11
  • Room for optimism, says Fieo chief
  • Policy-makers see Greek tragedy sparing India
  • Fieo, IIFT to hold 3-day certificate course

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Militzer & Münch steps up collaboration with Balnak
    The international transport and logistics service provider Militzer & Münch, based in St Gallen (Switzerland), is reinforcing its position as a specialist for Eurasia...
  • DB Schenker expects to see growth in 2010
    DB Schenker, which styles itself the world's second largest transport and logistics corporation, considers the recession to be over. "We are over the worst of the...
  • Panalpina and Cargill renew collaboration
    After a successful sugar harvest in 2009, when the Swiss service provider Panalpina moved approximately 5,000 teu for Cargill Sugar Division, the latter has renewed the c...
  • Lufthansa names its first A380
    Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A380. It is the second European airline after Air France to operate the gigantic aircraft. Lufthansa's ...
  • Zurich cargo hub celebrates tenth anniversary
    In the presence of around 200 guests from political and industrial circles, Cargologic AG, Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss International Air Lines celebrated the tenth a...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Thad Allen to stay on as National Incident Commander for Gulf spill response
  • Feds to BP: Cough up data!
  • VT Halter comments on OSHA actions
  • Oceaneering to acquire DMT Sapphire
  • VT Halter fined $1.3 million by OSHA

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Port of Vancouver, USA eyes land deal with Farwest Steel
  • Allegiant to begin new flights from Bellingham Airport
  • APL delivers giant cranes to Kaohsiung, Taiwan terminal
  • Coast Guard keeps eye on barge that snapped tow line
  • Greenbrier completes sale of stock over-allotment option

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • ICS and P&I clubs slam plan to scrap liability cap
    Anger over US Congress bid to alter OPA 90 in aftermath of Deepwater Horizon oil spill
  • Ship Finance conversion move pays off
    Decision to convert boxships to handysize bulkers yields results as three ships secure timecharters
  • UK announces non-dom tax review
    New coalition government unveils move as part of 34-page package
  • Cardiff inks deal for five tankers
    Cardiff Marine signs letters of intent with Jiangsu Rongsheng for two VLCCs and three suezmax tankers
  • Mixed reaction to dry central screen
    Freight derivatives brokers and traders considering Baltic plan

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Lima declares strike emergency
    PERU'S government has suspended constitutional rights in an effort to end strikes at its largest port, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Iran sanctions said to hit ships
    A NEW SET of draft UN sanctions against Iran reportedly includes plans to step up inspections of Iranian ships suspected of carrying nuclear material
  • Croatia receives yard bids
    THE CROATIAN government has confirmed that it has received four serious bids for three of its loss-making shipyards, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Wilson Sons admits defeat
    THE CHIEF Financial Officer of Brazil's Wilson Sons has admitted the company is set to lose out in the latest round of bids to renew the Petrobras offshore supply fleet
  • Star Bulk sinks to losses
    STAR BULK Carriers has blamed first quarter losses of $33M on lower charter rates and decreased amortisation of timecharters
  • Strike surcharge angers exporters
    THE ORGANISATION representing South Africa's fresh fruit exporters has called on its members to reject a Maersk Line surcharge imposed today in the wake of port strikes
  • Dubai World deal gains support
    THE MAJORITY of Dubai World's financial creditors have agreed in principle to the terms of the $23.5Bn restructuring deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Peru Declares Emergency at Port Callao
  • Rail Intermodal Heats Up, But Carloads Cool
  • CEVA Pretax Profit Jumps 73 Percent
  • County Commissioners Back Port Everglades Expansion
  • West Coast Container Movements Swell in April
  • OOCL Hikes Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Coast Guard Commandant Retires
  • Leading Economic Index Falls 0.1 Percent
  • Asian Recovery to Strain Infrastructure, APL Warns
  • Con-way Stock Sale Raises $143.7 Million
  • USPS Merges Expedited, Ground Shipping Units
  • Top Ocean Carriers Lost $15 Billion in 2009
  • Transport Corp. of India Profit Surges 52 Percent
  • Antwerp to Hold Summit, Targets Breakbulk Growth
  • U.S. Steel Exports Jump 29.2 Percent in March

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Canadian shippers blast CMA CGM 'arbitrary action'
  • Horizon cleared of misleading shareholders
  • South Africa: strike talks resume today
  • Volcanoes to boost container shipping
  • Panalpina gets sweet with Cargill

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Offshore drilling under attack
    US regulatory overhaul could have far reaching implications for the offshore sector, Tidewater chief executive Dean Taylor says.
  • Euroseas entangled in legal 'beef'
    Gulf Coast agricultural inspector sues Aristides Pittas-led shipping outfit over alleged slip and fall scrapes.
  • Star Bulk grabs the spotlight
    Shipping analysts say Star Bulk Carriers is set to shine as Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker player prepares to take-on tonnage.
  • Sleepy pilot blamed for grounding
    Report urges Norwegian authorities to ensure pilots get enough rest following Crete Cement accident in 2008.
  • SFI saved by ship sales
    Frontline shipowning spin-off posts increased first quarter profit due to offloading of assets.
  • Offshore slump stings Tidewater
    New York-listed owner's fourth quarter profit battered as revenue retreats.
  • Asian yards guilty of 'dumping' prices
    Germany comes out fighting as "ruinous price war" adds to slump in new orders.
  • HHI scraps KSP takeover
    Korean shipbuilder drops plan to bid for domestic ship engine parts maker.
  • MISC tanker sold to Waruna
    Malaysian owner offloads product tanker to expanding Indonesian, the second deal between the companies this year.
  • Zhong Xing not leaking oil
    Australian authorities alleviate slick fears from Chinese cargoship that hit reef off PNG.
  • 'Most wanted' pirate nabbed
    Man said to be responsible for dozens of hijackings and wanted by US arrested in Somalia.
  • Losses intensify at Newlead
    Impairment charges and rising costs send Michael Zolotas and Nick Fistes-controlled owner deeper into the red in the first quarter.
  • Oceaneering International in pole
    New York-listed owner closes in on $16.5m Deep Marine Technology vessel.
  • Fastnet off to a flier
    UK-Ireland ferry start up doubles expected passenger numbers in April.
  • Hallin pens $110m newbuilding
    UK owner signs up for compact semi-submersible at Drydocks World five years after project began.
  • Greek bulker hits Canal bridge
    Altantic Hero crashes into protective structure at base of Bridge of the Americas in Panama.
  • Shinwa buys Nippon Steel Shipping
    Tokyo-listed owner will double the size of its dry-cargo operation after snapping up compatriot in an all shares deal.
  • Tanker rates trounce Torm
    Jacob Meldgaard-led Dane scrapes small profit in first quarter as full-year deficit heads towards $60m.
  • MOL VLGC enters lay-up
    Japanese giant idles the Hisui only months after it entered service, becoming second big player to remove ships from the market.
  • Grindrod expands bunker business
    South African shipping and transport group acquires Rotterdam's Associated Bunker Oil Contractors.
  • Globus ties up newbuilds
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner secures charters for two recently acquired supramax bulkers.
  • Yard worker's arm mangled
    Employee's limb seriously injured after becoming stuck in machinery at Moran Shipyard in US.
  • Mipo brings backlog to 228 ships
    Korean shipbuilder has won new orders valued at $1.25bn already this year.
  • 17 missing in PNG ferry sinking
    At least one passenger dies after overloaded ship capsizes off north-east coast.
  • Scomi makes strong start
    Malaysian coal barge and offshore vessel operator sees profits more than double despite revenue decline.
  • Losses deteriorate at Asimar
    Thai shipyard group in poor start to 2010 as decline in repair work pushes it further into the red.
  • Halter fined over yard deaths
    US authorities rap shipbuilder for "willfully" sending workers into dangerous working environment.
  • Atlantic 3 found in Mindanao
    Philippine authorities have recovered a tug and barge that went missing off Batam last month.
  • Petrobras could delay share sale
    Brazilian oil and shipping giant to watch equity markets carefully as it prepares huge issue.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Horizon Lines suit dismissed
  • APL executive: Intra-Asia can lead recovery
  • Danaos, Seaspan add ships to fleet
  • Senators grill CBP's Bersin
  • Ex-Im Bank raises export focus on Asia
  • Study: USDA marketing reap billions in exports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • Wind back in service after major refit
    DBB Jack Up's A/S (Dansk Bjergning & Bugser) has taken delivery of the wind turbine service vessel Wind after a 5-month major rebuild at Orskov Yard in Frederikshavn
  • New international campaign calls for action against piracy
    A broad coalition of organisations have joined forces in a new international anti-piracy campaign. They are demanding concrete action to end the Somalia-based piracy. Under the slogan "Enough
  • Nordic unions say no to Swedish second register
    At its congress held in Bergen, the Nordic Transport Workers' Federation, NTF, which organises 50 transport unions in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, has agreed on a statement that is
  • Six pirates sentenced to death by Yemeni court
    A Yemeni court has sentenced six Somali pirates to death and jailed six others for the hijacking of a product tanker in April last year. The pirates were found guilty
  • Two seized vessels appear off the Somali coast
    The Bulgarian-flagged chemical tanker Panega, which was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden some 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, on May 11 has anchored in the vicinity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 20, 2010
  • A new generation of tugs
    Emission reduction will be driven by ports, federal agencies, and the surrounding cities.
  • Copec buys into Terpel
    $240 million deal announced.
  • Bunker prices still falling
    Rotterdam market activity 'too quiet', players say.
  • Lanka IOC sees bunker sales rocket
    Volumes increase more than 600% year-on-year.
  • Fujairah prices soften
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • 'Managing' bunker costs boosts profit
    Scomi Marine says Q1 profits have nearly doubled.
  • WWL: 'Paradigm shifts' required in logistics industry
    Future 'zero emissions' vision can only be achieved if ships sail at lower speeds.
  • Chinese bulker in new bunker spill alert
    Authorities say no evidence of bunker leak, but cleanup crews remain on standby.
  • Bureau Veritas backs 'clean' natural gas as bunker fuel
    Natural gas 'price competitive' with conventional low-sulphur fuel.
  • Minor downtrend for prices at key ports
    Tight bunker supplies across most key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Japan's March bonded bunker sales up 25% on month
    Due to increased demand from local bulk carriers due to rise in crude steel production.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 3-week high
    Middle distillates at a ten-week low.
  • Titan terminates another note exchange offer
    A subscription agreement to raise $47 million also cancelled.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Offshore vessels in Nigeria to get FuelTrax system
    System will improve fuel efficiency of support vessels in the African region.

›››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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