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September 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic pressing on with central screen launch
    The Baltic Exchange is pressing ahead with launching a central screen as soon as it can to trade dry bulk freight derivatives despite broker worries over current proposals and a potential challenge from a separate platform.
  • Sea freight index slides 2.5% to new one-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in a month on Tuesday as slower trade weighed on sentiment.
  • Mid-East demand fails to clear supertanker surplus
    Strengthening demand for supertankers to load two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil failed to reduce a surplus of vessels competing for shipments.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM, MSC join forces to fight piracy
  • Shipping lines fight to retain US antitrust immunity
  • Green taxes, regulations threaten to divert SoCal cargo: GOP
  • Jilin expressways start charging trucks a penny per tonne kilometre
  • Fuzhou New Port handles more than 60,000 TEU in August
  • HELO 1 comes to Romania's Constantza by Danube box barge
  • Damco takes over Maersk's New Jersey logistics operation
  • Indian Railways hike box fees to curtail train operator growth
  • Maersk denies anti-competitive behaviour at Indian terminals
  • South Africa exporters urged to focus on China, India
  • APMT Nigeria opens hi-tech gate at Lagos-Apapa terminal
  • P&O Maritime Services enters Egypt with DP World Sokhna
  • Air Cargo Germany 747 breaks down on HK runway, delays flights
  • Stockholders approve Continental, United Airlines merger
  • Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines expand code-share deal
  • Air France-KLM Cargo, Martinair Cargo launch Shanghai services
  • Air China launches new routes to Manzhouli, Korla and Qingdao

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Swiss reports death of chairman of the board of directors
    Swiss International Air Lines has announced that Rolf Jetzer, its chairman of the board of directors, suffered a heart failure and passed away unexpectedly whilst hiking in the mou...
  • Fiege phases in new logistics terminal near Lisbon
    Fiege, an international logistics group based in Germany, is expanding in Portugal. Today (22 September), the company is commencing operations at a 28,000 sqm state-of-the-art logi...
  • Dachser opens new logistics centre near Copenhagen
    The German company Dachser has opened a new logistics centre for Copenhagen on a 70,000 sqm plot of land in Hvidovre (Denmark). The global service provider is investing around EUR ...
  • Ceva supports Peacocks' supply chain
    Logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a contract worth EUR 19 million with Peacocks, a value fashion retailer. Ceva has a long-standing relationsh...
  • NTU and IATA work together to develop human capital for global aviation industry
    Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (Iata) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to colla...
  • AirBridgeCargo adds fourth destination in China
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines is extending its all-cargo services from China with a new twice-weekly B747-400 freighter flight from Zhengzhou to Europe. Flights from the capital of Henan...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bruno takes Chair at Marine Board
  • Three crew kidnapped from Bourbon AHTS off Nigerian coast
  • Whistleblower's cell phone photos showed USCG how "magic hose" was used

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Flights returning to north runway following construction work at PDX
  • Sumitomo earns contract for electric passenger rail cars
  • Portland International Airport nets top spot in Cond' Nast poll
  • Earl Industries LLC leases Port of Bremerton building
  • New LNG vessel named at Sakaide shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Tanker owners warned of 'blood on the streets'
    Analysts predict high-profile casualties as daily earnings fail to cover operating costs
  • Hopes of floating storage reviving VLCC market unlikely
  • End-of-year outlook for tankers worsening
  • Gloomy fourth quarter looms for tanker sector
  • Box lines agree global data exchange
    Seven major container lines become shareholders in the newly formed World Liner Data
  • ELAA to be shut down in September
  • Seafarers' rights body launched to tackle injustice
    ITF-funded venture focuses on abuse and legal issues
  • Brussels throws in the towel on EU shipyards...
  • Anti-piracy petition to IMO nearly 1m-strong
    Some 920,000 people have signed an online petition against Somali piracy
  • Maritime industry needs a new image

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Vopak to invest at Algeciras
    LIQUID bulk operator Vopak is to invest €130M ($173M) to build and manage a bunker storage terminal, the Algeciras Port Authority said today
  • Armenia gets Russian seed grain
    ARMENIA is importing 1,000 tonnes of Russian seed wheat, despite its neighbour's much-publicised ban on grain exports
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets $500M
    HAPAG-LLOYD said today it aims to raise $500M in new finance, enabling the line to repay loans from its parent, TUI
  • US to spend $7M on shortsea
    US SHORTSEA shipping has received $7M in grants from MarAd for projects aimed at taking trucks off crowded highways
  • Rolls-Royce suit not settled
  • Explosives found in Italy
  • Bourbon crew members taken
  • Vale buys into E Africa rail
  • MSC mulls armed guards
  • Carrier crunch hits LNG sector
  • Irika whistleblowers rewarded
  • Cruise waiter hangs himself

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Port of LA to Vote on Clean Truck Implementation
  • FMC Notes Progress in Antitrust Study
  • Major Railroads Pared Workforce in Late Summer
  • Greece Passes Truck Reform
  • Baltimore Auto Imports Jump 72 Percent
  • LA-Long Beach Update Clean Air Plan
  • Member Defends International P&I Group
  • Lufthansa Names Chairman, New Cargo Chief
  • Marad Awards $7 Million in Marine Highway Grants
  • Martinair Executive Indicted for Price Fixing
  • APM Terminals Takes Over Brazilian Berth
  • Panalpina Names Ocean, Air, Logistics Executives
  • Container Volume Surges 10 Percent in India
  • TUI OKs Hapag-Lloyd Refinancing
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Fall to Five-Month Low

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Liner majors declare war on pirates
  • Fanapi kills 13 in South China
  • Trans-Tasman PSS attracts shipper ire
  • Damco secures contracts in Vietnam
  • Eurozone fund gets top rating

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Genmar ties up tanker sextet
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led shipowner targets $126m from series of time charters as Trafigura continues its quest for tanker tonnage.
  • Maran Gas pens LPG extension
    John Angelicoussis-backed gas player ties up VLGC time charter with Naftomar, sources say.
  • Calais LNG lands USCG approval
    US Coast Guard gives thumbs up to one billion cbf per day LNG terminal but backers still face roadblocks.
  • Politician plots $50m port plan
    Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy says state should cough up cash to bankroll port development projects.
  • OIG targets $148m payday
    Clock ticking for Offshore Installation Group as Peter Harren-led alliance wraps up road show ahead of Oslo listing.
  • Bourbon crew kidnapped
    Three French crewmen have been hauled off an AHTS during a coordinated attack in the Addex oil field.
  • Japan holds 14 in August
    Goldenport bulker and Heung-A containership among shorter than usual list of detainees.
  • Offshore alliance inks Aussie gig
    Fugro and EMGS join forces to aid Woodside-backed energy exploration project.
  • PGS causes more pain in Spain
    Norwegian owner PGS cancels another newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano and wants EUR 40.5m in refunds.
  • Citi: 'Buy Cosco Singapore'
    Reduced risk of bulker cancellations and growing offshore orderbook draw upgrade for shipyard.
  • SG pact ends forex furore
    Shipbuilder SembCorp Marine nets $40m from bank to end three-year foreign exchange drama.
  • Golden cans Daehan bulker
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner calls a halt to capesize newbuilding deal at South Korean yard.
  • Yards open to SCI share sale
    State-backed owner may have finally broken into the shipbuilding arena with Bharati and ABG willing to sell stock.
  • IRTC 'attack' fear allayed
    Suspected pirates vanish after Thai-owned bulker reports being threatened in Gulf of Aden.
  • Hapag fixes its balance sheet
    German container line rips up state support package after restructuring debt.
  • Kalashnikov fired up by yard deal
    Ukraine shipyard Chernomorsky's boss says cooperation with Argentina's ARS should bring in new orders.
  • Manila contract under review
    Philippines government to re-examine deal with MNHP to run Manila North Harbor.
  • MISC going for less in IPO?
    Malaysian owner sets indicative price for listing of shipbuilding unit which points to smaller pot.
  • Now's the time for NOL?
    Macquarie doubles share price forecast for Singapore line as box rates recover.
  • Master shot dead in Philippines
    Filipino police likely to investigate possible link with vessel Captain Ufuk as "ship's captain" gunned down.
  • Pasha picks up state clearance
    Car carrier owner granted permission to operate in Hawaiian ports through 2013.
  • Looking handy for handysizes
    Shipping bank DVB backing smaller bulkers to shine as slow port development limits opportunities for bigger sisters.
  • Bermudian bashed on to rocks
    Bermuda loses cruiseship call after passenger tender goes aground in hurricane.
  • Thoresen offloads Skipper
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies has offloaded another of its elderly general cargo vessels.
  • Moody's affirms BW rating
    Ratings agency leaves Norwegian shipowner's credit rating unchanged following Prosafe deal.
  • Western India wins more
    India's biggest shiprepairer books new business as it restructures debt owed to ICICI Bank.
  • Trico unit grabs $22m loan
    Subsidiary of bankrupt US offshore owner confirms funding from hedge fund and notes holders.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Big 3 carriers to partner on piracy policy
  • Iraq, marine firm to operate 66 cargo ships
  • Pasha can offer intra-Hawaii service
  • Cargoitalia starts Shanghai/Milan service
  • DOT awards $7 million in 'marine highway' grants
  • Old Dominion adds two freight centers
  • Congress lacks 'complete picture' of U.S. defense exports
  • Bingham joins Wilbur Smith Associates
  • Dachser opens Copenhagen logistics center
  • NVOs to be required to file rates in China
  • K + N expanding LCL services
  • Panalpina names new global department heads
  • VPA offers $1 per year for Richmond port
  • L.A. pushes back clean truck program compliance dates

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • New ferry ordered in Bangladesh
    Hundested-Rødvig Færgefart A/S has signed a contract with Bangladeshi Western Marine Shipyard Ltd in Chittagong for at new ferry for delivery in the spring of 2012. The newbuilding
  • WWF urges black water dumping ban
    According to the WWF (the World Wide Fund for Nature), less than half the cruise ships discharge their black water at the Port of Stockholm's black and grey water discharge
  • Green Feeder chooses Helsingborg
    The port of Helsingborg will get yet another feeder service. Cypriot Green Feeder will call at Helsingborg every Thursday with ships in the Hamburg-K'penhamn-Helsingborg-'rhus-Hamburg loop

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bunker prices soften in key ports
    Market move lower in line with crude.
  • Prices ease back in Fujairah, Suez
    Poor bunker demand in Fujairah.
  • More confusion than answers for markets
    Suggestions of soft energy demand down the road.
  • Bunker conference to vote on reducing GHG emissions
    Cap-and-trade would give bunker players a window into a 'multi-million dollar' trading market.
  • Partnership with MAN 'a milestone' for scrubber system
    Company says ROI is just 18 months for pure ECA operations already at today's low sulphur fuel premiums, and about six months from 2015.
  • Clean Diesel Technologies looks for marine market expansion
    Enters commission agent agreement with shipbroker to distribute its emission control products.
  • Singapore eyes LNG terminal expansion
    Developing long-term plan to meet future needs for LNG including as fuel for ships.
  • Midweek bunker prices fall on sluggish demand
    Weak demand in Asia's key bunker hubs due to ongoing holidays at some of the ports.
  • Fujairah oil terminal project attracts third investor
    Partners Socar and Aurora Progress considering addition of 'local investor'.
  • WFS concludes offering, raises $219 million
    Proceeds will be use for general corporate purposes which may include 'potential acquisitions'.
  • Karachi Port Trust increases berth charges by tenfold
    Local bunker suppliers annoyed; the country's bunker association to meet with KPT chairperson.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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