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January 25, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clipper Race fleet makes S'pore stopover
    THE Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race fleet made their grand arrival into the premier southern waterfront precinct of Keppel Bay on Saturday, and received a rousing welcome from over 1,000 spectators who cheered to the pulsating beats of 41 drummers.
  • Tanker collision causes oil spill in Texas waterway
    As much as 450,000 gallons (1.7 million litres) of crude oil may have spilled in a southeast Texas port when two vessels collided Saturday morning, but it's unclear whether that much actually leaked from the damaged tank, a US Coast Guard official said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's Singamas box makers warns of 'significant loss' for 2009
  • HK shipowners join appeal for full naval action against pirates
  • Technical snags, cold feet delay rescue from pirates
  • Cosco enforces US$50/TEU Manila imbalance fee
  • Qingdao port's throughput grew 5.1pc in 2009
  • Singapore's total exports rise 23pc in December
  • NYK provides free shipping for Haiti
  • South Korea to develop commercial mobile harbour
  • INTTRA unveils web-based container tracking application
  • US Customs fixes ISF software from reflecting badly on time compliance
  • Asia Pacific airlines cargo down 11 per cent
  • Continental loses US$282 million in 2009 on low yield
  • Continental explains US$145 million year's 'special charges'
  • Sri Lanka's December air cargo beats monthly high of 2006
  • Changi Airport has record year with 3.6pc more flights

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 21, 2010
  • Scandlines launches new Travemünde-Ventspils link
    Scandlines has started a new service between Travemünde (Lübeck, Germany) and Ventspils (Latvia), deploying the "Urd" on the route. The 1,500 lane metre ro-pax vessel wil...
  • US to deploy high-speed ferry in Haiti
    Ray LaHood, the US transport minister, has announced that the US department of transportation's maritime administration has started preparing the ferry "Alakai", a combin...
  • Port of Antwerp freight volumes decline
    The port of Antwerp handled 157.8 million t of freight last year. This represents a drop of 16.7% compared to 2008, when slightly less than 190 million t were loaded and discharged...
  • UPS expanding global service parts logistics network
    UPS is significantly increasing its global service parts logistics network. It will establish 101 new field stocking locations in China. Brad Mitchell, president of UPS logistics a...
  • DHL Supply Chain and Debenhams extend contract
    DHL Supply Chain has extended a twelve-year partnership with Debenhams' department stores by three years. DHL's specialist fashion unit will continue to provide Debenhams with ware...
  • GAC Dubai attains Fidi-accredited status
    GAC Dubai is now a Fidi-accredited international mover (Fidi-Faimiso). This standard is the only global quality award for the international moving industry. The award follows a rig...
  • US air cargo traffic increased in November
    The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for leading US airlines, reported that US carriers' airfreight volumes (measured in cargo reven...
  • Broekman Air Logistics adopts new trade name
    Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based Broekman Air Logistics will operate under the new trade name Broekman Logistics Amsterdam from 1 February. The omission of "Air" from t...
  • Business impeded again at airports in southern Germany
    The international airports in Stuttgart and Munich (both Germany) had to cope with significant disruptions again this week. However, the weather was not to blame this time. A ...
  • Russian seaports continue to grow
    Russian seaports reported an overall throughput of 496.4 million t in 2009, an increase of 9.2% compared to 2008. The figures were recently announced by Russia's Association of Com...
  • Hoyer Group names new director of Chemilog business unit
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based Hoyer Group selected G'nter-Friedrich Maas to take over the management of its Chemilog business unit at the beginning of this year. This division manage...
  • Maximus Air Cargo carries Austrian Red Cross relief to Haiti
    Maximus Air Cargo, one of the largest UAE based air cargo solutions providers, recently carried Austrian Red Cross relief cargo to earthquake torn Haiti. The aircraft, an Ilyushin ...
  • Giant jet drops in on Zurich's Kloten airport
    The world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, landed for the first time in Switzerland on 20 January. The A380 is spending two days at Zurich airport to undergo a series...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Moore Stephens absorbs AHL
  • Boost for MOL antifouling project
  • Nordic American's share offering to fund expansion

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • More vessels sought for Haiti relief efforts

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Port of Seattle sees millions in Homeland Security grant funds
  • BNSF Railway cutting back capital commitment for 2010
  • Tsakos Navigation to sell pair of Aframax tankers
  • Wan Hai joining Hanjin in Transpacific service
  • Weekly rail freight traffic up against last year's total

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Only half of drybulk 2010 orderbook will be delivered this year
    Brokers forecast that 700 vessels due for delivery will be postponed
  • ITF calls for changes to seafarer wage model
    Union body argues existing formula has been more beneficial to employers than seafarers.
  • UK government seeks to deter use of armed guards onboard
    UK will refuse to approve Ship Security Plans that contain provisions for armed guards.
  • Neptune takes $47m hit on drillship sale
    Neptune Discover sold to PetroSaudi
  • French owners call for clear leadership on climate change
    Failure of Copenhagen summit has revealed the limits of the political approach to environmental regulation, says Christian Garin.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Chavez oil prospects surge
    THE US Geological Survey reported today that Venezuela's Orinoco Belt possesses far more recoverable oil than previously thought
  • Maersk axes FSO contract
    MAERSK Oil Qatar has exercised its right to cancel the contract for the floating storage and offloading vessel FSO Africa, which is jointly owned by OSG and Euronav
  • Security concerns for Haiti aid
    COMMERCIAL carriers donating supplies and transportation to Haiti are finding their efforts hindered by safety concerns
  • TEN sells two
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation today confirmed the sale of two 2003-built Aframaxes, the Marathon and Parthenon
  • African ferry link suspended
    A VITAL ferry service to the West African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe was today suspended for 15 days after the vessel was found to have technical difficulties
  • Union seeks pirate policy change
    NAUTILUS International has told Fairplay it hopes to alter the British government's policy on pirate ransoms at a meeting with UK Foreign Office officials on Monday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Carriers Charge NVOs to Guarantee Shipments
  • Crowley Tests Ship-to-Shore Relief in Haiti
  • Trailer Shipments Hit 32-Year Low
  • Concor Profit Falls 3 Percent
  • FAA Sends Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower to Haiti
  • YRC to Release Fourth-Quarter Results Feb. 5
  • Truck Fatalities Fell 12 Percent in 2008
  • Red Crescent Responds to Haiti Disaster
  • ABF to Pay $64 Million Goodwill Charge
  • Rendell Pushes For National Infrastructure Bank
  • BNSF Cuts Capital Budget 10 Percent
  • CMA CGM Cancellations Hurt Korean Shipyards
  • Asia Airlines Freight Traffic Soars 24.5 Percent
  • Ocean Piracy Surged 38 Percent in 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • 'Put pirates to the sword': 'no alternative but to pay'
    These were the diametric views expressed this week as the 2010 Year of the Seafarer risked being hijacked by the third consecutive; Year of the Pirate.
  • WSC proposes VES for existing tonnage
  • Boxship owners on the way back
  • NSCSA profits halved
  • Nigerian CTN system implemented
  • New service for Portonave

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Kyla scrapped
    Greek-controlled bulker damaged in collision off Brazil is sent to the breakers for $205 per ldt.
  • Banks to pull out?
    Analyst says lenders could pull financing for FSO cancelled by Maersk, but OSG has liquidity to handle the blow.
  • WG gets Brazil gig
    WesternGeco hired to conduct the first multi- and wide-azimuth seismic acquisition off Brazil.
  • Aegean hiked
    Pair of analysts lift outlooks for New York-based bunkers supplier after company raises $130m to pay for string of acquisitions.
  • 'Deal not dead'
    'Discussions ongoing' to salvage Maersk Oil's FSO Africa deal with charter rate renegotiation possible.
  • WesternGeco up
    Schlumberger-controlled seismic player sees quarterly operating income jump 30% even as revenues slip.
  • NAT drops
    Nordic American Tanker's share price drops below offer level in early Friday trading.
  • Happier days
    Lazard Capital Markets brightens in long-term view on the container sector but banks will remain closed this year.
  • $50m fracas
    Corruption alleged as Abidjan judge allows local man to handle compensation for Probo Koala victims.
  • Double departure
    New York-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation admits to $80m sale of two aframax tankers.
  • Saade slump
    CMA CGM boxship snapped up by George Economou at staggeringly low price, brokers say.
  • It's quotes time
    Shipowners have bigger problems than Somali pirates and has OSG got the taste for bonds?
  • 'Sell Stolt'
    DnB NOR Markets thinks Stolt-Nielsen's earnings will come under pressure from falling rates and higher bunker costs.
  • Ryujin rescue
    Crewman who sustained eye injury cutting metal on Japanese car carrier airlifted by USCG off Hawaii.
  • Troublesome trio
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation faces impairment charges of up to $25m on early 1990s built trio, CFO says.
  • FSO deal axed
    Euronav and OSG "contest the termination notice" on a jointly-owned FSO by Maersk Oil Qatar.
  • Yard hope
    Cagayan Freeport says several shipbuilders interested in setting up new yard at expanded Philippines terminal.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Giant Chinese bulker deal may leave overseas rivals out in the cold while Ex-Transfield pair try their luck with new Oslo-based dry-cargo venture.
  • Sevan splash
    Hedge fund Investec emerges as major shareholder at Sevan Marine.
  • Sevmash selling
    Russian shipyard in talks with Murmansk Shipping over two chemical tankers cancelled by Odfjell.
  • Drillship sold
    Rig owner Neptune Group offloads Neptune Discoverer to PetroSaudi after PdVSA dispute.
  • 30 crew stranded
    Master of Russian reefer warns it could sink off Vladivostok after breaking down in icy waters.
  • Coveting coal
    India's Mercator wants to buy more mines in Indonesia to protect itself from cyclical nature of shipping.
  • Breaking the ice
    Swedish owner Transatlantic lining up $556m newbuilding contract for four icebreakers.
  • Waiting game
    Standard Chartered's head of ship finance Nigel Anton says banks reluctant to foreclose on loans until markets improve.
  • Fisher fender buy
    Expanding UK marine services company splashes out $4.8m on Australian Commercial Marine.
  • Aegean prices
    Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker player sets price level for planned issue of up to 3.9m new shares.
  • Engine twist
    New Zealand inspector denies signing off engine audit of tragic Princess Ashika ferry in Tonga.
  • Russian run
    Start up St Peter Line launching ro-ro link to Helsinki from St Petersburg with former DFDS ship.
  • NATS plans issue
    Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax specialist to issue fresh stock with eye on further acquisitions.
  • Exodus
    Government ferry from Port-au-Prince in huge demand as Haiti port due to re-open.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • OOCL: Sale hones focus on liner division
  • India not selling off SCI shares
  • Carriers offer assistance in Haiti
  • EU, U.S. pledge to tighten air security
  • UP concerned about rail regulation
  • UP: 2010 'somewhat more favorable'
  • BNSF expects improvement
  • Port of L.A. to upgrade TraPac road
  • Antwerp container volume dips 15.6%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Kanhave to be replaced in 2011
    Nordic Ferry Service will replace the ferry Kanhave on the Sams' route in the summer of 2011, the chairman of the board of Nordic Ferry Service, Per Gullestrup, has guaranteed
  • Tor Anglia sold for recycling in China
    DFDS Tor Line has sold its oldest ro-ro vessel, the Tor Anglia, for recycling in China for an undisclosed sum. The vessel is currently discharging its last cargo in
  • Workers on strike at Turku shipyard
    The workers at STX Finland Turku shipyard went on strike on Thursday, January 21. The strike will continue for the rest of the week. It is a protest against the
  • Seaport in Haiti capital reopens
    The largest port in the Haiti capital Port-au-Prince has reopened, the US Coast Guard confirms. The port was damaged in the devastating earthquake afflicting the country last week
  • Transatlantic looking at icebreakers in SEK billion class
    The Skärhamn-based shipping company Transatlantic may place a major order before the end of the year ' four large icebreakers at a total cost of SEK 4 billion. "We anticipate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2010
  • Markets end week with further losses
    Crude below $75 for the first time since last December.
  • Prices falling in Europe
    Rotterdam HS 380 cSt material has lost over $15 in two days.
  • Fujairah IFO prices tumble
    Further losses in NYMEX early training.
  • New staff member at Glander
    Robert Love has initiated 'fuel cost reduction programs'.
  • European regulators examine Chemoil takeover
    Review will be finished by the middle of February.
  • Bunker spill under investigation
    South Korean energy company says spill not linked to its refinery.
  • Players 'concentrate on bunkering'
    Fuel oil stocks rising in the ARA.
  • Singapore IFO prices at their lowest in three weeks
    Prices and demand weak in key Asian ports.
  • Market balance restored in 'three to four years', Maersk says
    Volumes just beginning to return to the box shipping industry.
  • Titan gets counter-proposal on its cash flow tender
    Considering exchanging existing notes for new notes of about $62.8 million.
  • Shipping and marine markets in Asia growing
    More positions to be filled in the marine markets in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Aegean eyes $40 million more in fresh funds
    Also announces pricing for the 3.9 million shares offered on Tuesday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
››› 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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