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June 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Easier for shipping firms to borrow now
    Shipping companies can borrow money more easily now than a year ago, when the banking industry was roiled by the world financial crisis, said commodity carrier Paragon Shipping Inc.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk, CMA CGM to launch 13,000-TEU Asia-Europe service
  • China box port volumes surge in May, Shanghai set to top world
  • APL service to call at Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal
  • CNC/TSL to launch joint China to Vietnam service June 25
  • New CEO for MISC, old boss heads conglomerate's retail unit
  • MCC Transport starts weekly Indonesia-Japan service
  • DHL boosts investment in roaring Vietnam
  • APL new Tallinn feeder; Team Lines starts Scandinavian-Spanish one
  • Boeing Dreamliner enjoys another 'excellent' test flight
  • FedEx quarterly profit up 20.1pc, but 2010 looks less rosy
  • Fraport cargo up 40pc in May, a Frankfurt growth record

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NYK additive makes eco-approved oils good enough to use
  • Cabotage-The outdated policy
  • Seaways Shipping connects New Mangalore to Colombo and 4 other ports
  • Maersk foresees serious container shortage
  • Boxships old & new on SCI's shopping list
  • GTI back on track with regular operations
  • Posco-India Steel Distribution Centre to build warehouse at Dighi port
  • AirAsia bestowed Industry Newcomer award
  • Truckers in South warn of stir from Aug. 2
  • Site selection begins for mega road projects
  • More fly in May
  • DHL honoured with 5 awards at AFSCA
  • MIAL sops for cargo providers
  • 8 I-T units to be set up at missions overseas-Pranab
  • Advance tax mop-up figures augur well for economy
  • CMIE projects 9.2 pc GDP growth
  • Exports grow by 35 pc in May
  • Export credit at 7.5-8 pc will be fair in base rate regime from July 1-Khullar
  • Market access issues in WTO's GPA explained at seminar
  • Protocol being prepared for India Inc investments in Russia's pharma sector
  • CAI estimates ample cotton surplus
  • Investors find haven of opportunity in US
  • Kochi Infopark Expressway to be opened on Sat.
  • Introspection: Starting with Self

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Icelandair to receive fresh capital to reduce debts
    The north European Icelandair Group is receiving an injection of fresh capital from two investment funds. The Iceland-based Enterprise Investment Fund is making an investment of IS...
  • Kuehne + Nagel service provider for Moët Hennessy in Spain
    Moët Hennessy, the premium drinks division of the LVMH Moet Hennessy ' Louis Vuitton Group, has selected Kuehne + Nagel as its exclusive logistics provider for its warehousing and ...
  • Rhenus takes over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik
    The German forwarding and logistics company Rhenus AG & Co, which has its headquarters in Holzwickede near Dortmund, is taking over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik in Fellba...
  • Hitachi Data Systems appoints Choice Logistics in Emea region
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has been selected by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) Emea to manage it...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • NTSB issues update on Staten Island ferry investigation
  • BP sidelines Hayward in handling of spill crisis
  • R.I. Governor signs key offshore wind legislation
  • Mighty Servant 3 joins Gulf clean-up

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Everett Port Commissioners Ok Collins Building deconstruction
  • Air Canada begins Portland to Toronto flights
  • General Maritime prices common stock public offering
  • Panel replacement work to close Sea-Tac center runway
  • Rail freight traffic count holds steady during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Flag states voice fears over Iran sanctions
    International flag administrations concerned ships with Iranian links under their control could be targeted
  • Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web
  • Bermuda sanctions put IRISL's P&I cover at risk
  • Iran impatient to be a global player
  • Arthur Regan makes shipping comeback
    Veteran teams up with Apollo Management in new shipping venture, Principal Maritime
  • New outer harbour 'will never be a white...
  • ABP port and transport turnover takes hit
    UK ports operator posts 4.8% fall in turnover to '397.7m from its core business
  • DB Schenker posts slip in box traffic
  • SCF posts $68m profit in first quarter
    Sovcomflot profit performance in line with analysts' and company's expectations
  • Sovcomflot targets 2011 to launch IPO

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • GenMar raises share sale
    GENERAL Maritime has priced its follow-on offering at $6.75 per share and upped shares for sale by 22% to compensate for weak pricing
  • EU agrees Iran sanctions
    THE EU has agreed fresh sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's access to European oil and gas investors, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Uruguay-Brazil green push seen
    URUGUAY has invited Brazil to join a project to monitor the Uruguay River for environmental problems, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Strike snarls India's JNP
    CONCOR, India's government-owned box transporter, has told Fairplay that a strike and slow-down tactics stymied trade at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, but the actions have now been called off
  • Slovenia-Croatia deal criticised
    A SLOVENIAN maritime lawyer has today criticised his government's handling of its maritime border dispute with Croatia and has called for Ljubljana to harden its stance in the coming arbitration talks over the issue
  • Russia's costliest oil deal signed
    RUSSIA'S government-owned oil producer Rosneft and Chevron have signed an accord to develop an offshore oilfield in the Black Sea
  • Russian yard move agreed
    ROMAN Trotsenko, CEO of Russia's government-run United Shipbuilding Corp, has agreed with St Petersburg's government to move the Admiralty yard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Hershey Shifts Production For Supply Chain Savings
  • Senators Question FMC on Container Shortage
  • Toledo Port Gets New Cranes
  • Dubai World Sale of Inchcape Stalls
  • U.S. Steel Exports Drop in April, Soar Year-to-Date
  • JFK Airport Freight Recovery Levels Off
  • EU Allows Chinese Airline Joint Venture
  • EU Clears A.P. Moller-Maersk Sale of Norfolkline
  • Pistole TSA Confirmation Likely, Says Lieberman
  • APL Logistics Opens Bangladesh Freight Station
  • Surcharges, FedEx and China's Record: This Week in The Journal of Commerce
  • Rolling Re-Regulation - JOC Editorial
  • Maritime's Container Shortage - JOC Commentary
  • European Logistics Providers Show Strong Rebound
  • Warehousing Service Providers Directory
  • Industrial Real Estate Lagging in Recovery

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Will oil ever be cheap again?
    Oil is the new tobacco. We crave it, but we are about to learn the full cost of the addiction.
  • US tightens grip on IRISL
  • Rotterdam court sends Somali pirates to jail
  • FMC silent on shipping capacity study
  • Reefers reprieved in Panama Canal rate hikes
  • JAXPORT welcomes new all-water service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Zoullas sheds Eagle title
    Eagle Bulk Shipping boss passes presidential torch to familiar face from US subsidiary.
  • Yard trio barred from bidding
    Petrobras shatters dreams of three shipyards competing for a bite of massive 28-unit drill rig tender.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald calls it quits
    Analyst axes Omega Navigation coverage but shipowner still followed by investment quartet.
  • Eidsiva offer could top $40m
    Lars Solbakken-led owner sets upper limit for private placement with ship buys and consolidation in mind.
  • Gulf Coast law firm alliance
    Twenty-five attorneys set sail from Alabama firm to join New Orleans-based admiralty outfit Phelps Dunbar.
  • Wilson Sons ties up offshore play
    Brazilian shipowner expands offshore stake after grabbing a slice of South American logistics outfit.
  • Genmar issue spurs Cantor upgrade
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company boosted to buy after share issue removes financial cloud from Metrostar deal.
  • Embiricos buys BW tanker
    Greek owner said to have spent over $44m on Singapore-based owner's BW Hibiscus.
  • D'Amico offloads aframax
    Egyptian owner said to have spent nearly $43m on Italian's tanker Mare Salernum.
  • SCF ready to spend
    Russian giant anticipates a number of investment opportunities as doubling of first quarter profit boosts its cash reserves.
  • PNG arrests oil-theft tanker
    Crew of tanker arrested in Papua New Guinea over 'stolen' oil and pornography possession.
  • DFDS begins share sale
    Danish owner to offer bargain stock on open market as it raises money for Norfolkline takeover.
  • Quotes of the week
    Excel's Gabriel Panayotides dishes out divine inspiration while Eitzen Bulk flies Axel's nest.
  • Ferry granted stay of execution
    Kerala high court saves Lakshadweep ship Tipu Sultan from breakers ' for now.
  • Hyundai Mipo scores another six
    Mystery owner signs for handymax bulker sextet at Korean yard fresh from Grieg Shipping order.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    George Economou is sniffing around Setaf-Saget bulkers while Peter Anker's pay packet is revealed.
  • Bibby 'got good supramax deal'
    UK-based shipowner rumoured to be paying as little as $28m for Jingling bulker newbuilding.
  • ISS sale hits choppy waters
    Several bidders reportedly pull out of race for Dubai-owned agency after learning of US probe.
  • FSL's Verona I released
    Product tanker arrested in Japan has been freed and will now seek spot market employment.
  • Pipavav denies Reliance deal
    Indian shipyard says it is not in talks to sell 26% stake to industrial group.
  • Stowaway shrew gets return trip
    Rare rodent flown home to UK's Scilly Isles after hitching a ferry ride to mainland.
  • Dockwise joins BP spill clean-up
    Dutch owner's heavy-lift vessel Mighty Servant 3 has been deployed in the US Gulf to collect crude.
  • Chinese cargoship sinks after clash
    Crew from Fu Ping Yuan safe following collision off Korea with products carrier.
  • Oil removed from Kathleen wreck
    USCG saves day as fuel pumped from deteriorating cruiseship that sank off Alaska in 1952.
  • Ferry runs on to rocks
    Passengers thrown from seats in accident blamed on hydraulic fault off Norway.
  • US oil spill fear averted
    Coast Guard called to Philippines bulker reporting rising fuel tank levels off California.
  • Norfolkline deal approved
    European Commission gives green light to DFDS' acquisition of Maersk's ro-ro operation Norfolkline.
  • Lamprell wins wind ship
    Middle East offshore yard seals order for turbine installation vessel newbuilding with option for a second.
  • RCL offering raises $48m
    Thailand's Regional Container Lines share offering 80% successful, as local analyst upgrades stock.
  • S'pore recovery on course
    Container volumes passing through Lion Republic set a new post-financial crisis high in May
  • Genmar prices share offer
    US-listed tanker owner sets price level for planned issue of new shares; expands offering by 20%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • U.S.-flag operators say Jones Act isn't enforced
  • Iran vows to retaliate on ship inspections
  • Morgan Stanley: Truckload rates on the rise
  • Report weighs food aid impact on U.S. economy
  • AAEI cautions House on foreign manufacturer bill
  • Pistole confirmation for TSA advances
  • Probes slow Dubai World's Inchcape sale
  • Alaska port gets TIGER grant
  • Barry named CFO of LBC

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Seven Wallenius vessels to be reflagged
    Wallenius has decided to reflag seven vessels from Sweden to Singapore. The process begins this autumn with three vessels. Swedish crew will be replaced to other vessels in the Swedish
  • Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line in slot charter deal
    Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line has agreed on a slot charter deal, adding Esbjerg'Harwich and Esbjerg'Immingham to the Stena Line network. With the two new lines, Stena
  • Sale of Norfolk Line approved
    The sale of Norfolk Line to the DFDS Group has been approved by EU. That means that the deal, which has been pending since the sale was announced in May
  • Statoil refuses Mærsk rig in US waters
    US president Barack Obamas' ban on deepsea drilling in US waters, in the aftermath of the blow out on the Macondo-field, has now affected Maersk Drilling. Norwegian oil company

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Bunker prices still heading higher
    A week of firming with room to move even higher relative to crude.
  • Prices mostly weakening on Friday
    Little direction given from volatile crude trading.
  • Mixed movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing small gains in early trading.
  • Japanese bunker prices to come under pressure
    China's imports of Venezuelan fuel oil will leave it with surplus product.
  • End-of-week prices down in Fujairah
    Distillate prices sharply higher in Durban.
  • Black Magic pointing to green future for tankers
    Developer says its solar hybrid vessel can achieve zero carbon emissions by harnessing energy from the sun, wind and waves.
  • Singapore-bound fuel oil tanker detained in Papua New Guinea
    Authorities say tanker is suspected of illegally loading product.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels ready to offer 1.00% sulphur fuels
    Says it will have ECA-compliant product 'at all its ports'.
  • Bunker removal averted possible 'disaster'
    US Coast Guard says $12 million cost of pumping fuel from 58-year old wreck was 'extremely cost-effective'.
  • Cargo ship operator fined for violating pollution act
    Cooperative Success Maritime to serve five years of probation, during which time they will implement an environmental compliance plan.
  • Jones Act and the Deepwater Horizon incident
    Reports that clean-up efforts are being 'hampered' by merchant marine act are 'incorrect', says Offshore Marine Service Association.
  • IFO prices mostly weaken at major ports
    Fuel oil cargo into Hong Kong delayed.
  • Caroline Huot leaves Gulf Oil Marine
    A change in management strategy will see Huot replaced by a former BP executive.
  • Product tanker arrested for unpaid bunkers released
    FSL Trust secures release of the Verona I after posting $1.6 million security deposit.
  • Singapore players adopt 'wait and see' attitude towards new bunker standard
    Highlights 'extra risk, logistics and capital' related to the implementation of ISO 8217:2010.

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