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November 25, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping market still 'vulnerable', says Frontline
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest operator of supertankers, said the market is still 'vulnerable' after almost five months of unprofitable rates. The shares fell the most in 2 1/2 months in Oslo trading.
  • Viet PM admits failures in Vinashin case
    Vietnam's Prime Minister admitted government failures yesterday in the case of state-run shipping group Vinashin, which has been driven to the brink of bankruptcy ahead of a key Communist Party Congress.
  • Baltic index rises on Chinese coal imports
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose on Tuesday with Chinese coal imports boosting activity on the larger capesize vessels.
  • S Korea urges ships to take extra security measures

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai retains title as world's biggest container port
  • Safmarine profit hits US$186 million in the first 9 months
  • Two containerships collide in the Hooghly south of Calcutta
  • China's ports ease overcapacity from highs of 2009
  • Xinjiang's Horgos customs trade value up 25.5pc on oil imports
  • MOL enters JV venture to start Vietnam tugboat business
  • Likes US recovery, but CMA CGM sees poor facilities, truck shortage ahead
  • Guangxi's Qinzhou port area capacity to reach 100 million tonnes by 2013
  • APL Logistics offers Cambodia-Vietnam container trucking
  • Panalpina management visits Shanghai's Yangshan port
  • DHL looks to boosting market share in India-Africa trade
  • First piracy trial in 400 years to be held in Germany
  • Teras BBC jointly operates multipurpose, heavy lift vessel
  • Baltic Dry Index rises after three weeks of decline
  • Aviation Technical Services may face US$530,250 FAA fine
  • Al Qaeda foiled bomb cheap success, costly for global security
  • Northern Air Cargo flies Boeing 737-300 freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxships collide in Kolkata
  • GE Shipping delivers Jag Vikram to buyers
  • Indian tonnage in global shipping falls-Vasan
  • SCI to also use FPO proceeds to increase tonnage
  • Ten-fold rise in LNG-powered ships likely in 5 years
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on polypropylene imports
  • Gems & jewellery exports rise by robust 37.82 pc in Oct.
  • MMTC to import 60K tonnes of pulses
  • Seafood exports to US rise by 38 pc in H1
  • Spices export earnings up by 13 pc in April-Oct.
  • MPs' panel favours single regulator for all ports
  • NM Port eyeing exports of more maize, foodgrains
  • Navi Mumbai airport project cleared
  • Several associations join hands to represent air cargo industry
  • US Air Forwarders seek risk-based assessment, not 100 pc cargo screening
  • Infra tops in contribution to GDP
  • SEZ developers get more time to finish projects
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends
  • IMF chief coming
  • New EU stand on biofuels irks Indonesia & Malaysia
  • Unido brings out guidebook for exporters
  • World food imports to cross $1 trillion in 2010-FAO

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Latek Lojistik plans to build logistics centre in Kenya
    The Turkish logistics company Latek Lojistik is planning to build a logistics centre in Kenya. The logistics provider would like to offer storage and distribution services to its c...
  • UPS Logistics Technologies to be acquired by Thoma Bravo
    The US express service provider UPS has agreed to sell its UPS Logistics Technologies unit to Thoma Bravo LLC, a leading private equity investment firm. Financial details were...
  • Ceva invests to support growing home delivery business in the UK
    Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has invested in a new UK customer contact centre and deployed an additional new vehicle fleet of 24 units to supp...
  • Safi Airways trying to bypass EU ban on Afghan carriers
    The European Commission's ban on flights from Afghanistan, which took effect on 23 November, is a serious setback for scheduled traffic between Afghanistan and Europe, as well as f...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding names set for revival

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • PIERS date reveals US toy imports growing
  • Evergreen Line to begin vessel sharing deal with MCC
  • APL Logistics hiring pair of intermodal experts
  • Marcon brokers sale of Island Tug & Barge vessel
  • Boeing set to purchase Summit Aeronautics Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • CMA CGM close to sealing debt deal
    Box line said to have reached agreement with its banks after successful talks with Yildirim group
  • CMA CGM approaches French government for cash injection
  • CMA CGM could get $500m Turkish boost
  • CMA CGM first half revenues up 41%
  • IMO demands autonomy in emission-reduction measures
    Organisation to demand sole responsibility for implementing measures to curb...
  • Why you need to know what happened inside the...
  • Enough funds available to build new box terminals
    Banking system can cope with the industry's need to expand capacity as volumes...
  • Looming capacity gap could trigger box port...
  • Shipyard slippages set to continue
    Drewry report claims that yards' failure to deliver on time has brought relief to...
  • Newbuild delivery delays lift owners' market...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Frontline profits but also warns
    FRONTLINE today reported net profits of $12.3M for 3Q10, compared with losses of $5.6M in the same period last year
  • Storm-tossed ship returns
    MAERSK Sembawang today returned to service, two weeks after diverting to Le Havre because it had lost 26 containers in a storm
  • Rare-earth exports resume
    CHINA has restored export shipments of rare-earth minerals to Japan after a two-month suspension, trade minister Akihiro Ohata said today
  • Vietnam-Lehman tie reported
    VIETNAM reportedly plans to restructure Vinashin, the debt-ridden shipbuilder, by bringing in the man who organised the break-up and sale of the Asian Lehman Brothers operations
  • UK seizes £500,000 in pot
    UK BORDER Agency officials said today officers have arrested a man in the seizure of 188kg of cannabis resin worth about £500,000 ($790,000) at Harwich's port
  • Frontline sells Navig8 stake
    FRONTLINE said today it has sold its 15.8% stake in Navig8, the Singapore operator of about 100 product and chemical carriers
  • EC warns Greece on crews
    GREECE was warned today that it risks EC fines if it fails to open to non-Greeks the positions of captain and chief mate on its flagged ships
  • Kremlin slices thin indeed
  • Migrant cap shipping harm seen
  • Canada shakes drybulk sector
  • MISC's earnings rocket
  • Portugal port workers strike
  • Retrial won in yard deaths
  • DHL sees 8% revenue growth
  • Independent Tankers falls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Investigation begins into West Bengal boxship prang
  • FMC 'Fact Finding' to report in December
  • US growth hinges on Black Friday
  • Carriers pass on Panama Canal fee hike
  • Tesco eyes 'quadruple' Chinese expansion

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Jensen: 'Thanks for your help'
    Frontline CEO takes a swipe at owners for not joining spot withdrawal but suggests 2011 will be "fairly good" for VLCCs.
  • Judge settles Trico OSV battle
    GE offloads one of three OSVs caught in bankrupt US offshore owner's road to redemption.
  • Maersk bites back in cake fight
    Tasty Danish riposte puts the knife into Nautilus' "let them eat cake" jibe over profits party.
  • Floatel closes in on Oslo float
    Swedish rig owner pins date and price range for $50m public offering in Norway.
  • Tsakos tanker to the rescue
    Greek owner's suezmax Triathlon plucks sailors from Atlantic after marathon shipwreck ordeal.
  • Tiete seals Transpetro tender
    'Virtual' shipyard puts finishing touches on $231m newbuilding contract forged with Sergio Marchado-led tanker titan.
  • Greek strike misery drags on
    Ferry crews extend wage walk-out at ports until Friday at least, as they seek pay rise of 2%.
  • Cautious divi dents Frontline stock
    Frontline shares are on the slide in Oslo following a weak outlook and a smaller than expected third quarter payout.
  • Arbitrator to decide Restis row
    Ukrainian charterer calls in mediator after Greek bulker brought back to Mumbai in cargo dispute.
  • BBC inks US alliance
    German heavylift owner expands US footprint by forging fresh partnership with Teras Cargo Transport.
  • Mogster bets on bonds again
    Dof aiming to grab over $120m from a bond issue just weeks after a subsidiary completed an identical move.
  • Shih Wei on the wane
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit slip as investment income chopped back.
  • Stena Line to widen 2010 losses
    Swedish ferry company facing SEK 280m deficit this year, while Stena Bulk will also be in the red.
  • Devil is in the lack of detail
    Secrecy surrounding Tsakos Energy Navigation's plan for a pair of newbuildings is weighing on its share price, JP Morgan says.
  • Liner rise drives MISC
    Malaysian owner's profit lifted by better boxship rates and heavy engineering performance.
  • Maersk: 'Let them eat cake'
    Maersk Line's invitation for crew to eat cake in celebrating $4bn profit riles officers' union Nautilus.
  • Big John sells Navig8 stake
    Frontline has sold its stake in Singapore tanker operator at a modest loss.
  • UCS in talks over loan
    Russian shipyard group wants $1bn to build two new plants in the east with Daewoo and Yantai Raffles.
  • Dobson: 'No pirate boarding'
    Cypriot manager of tanker Norna N says razor wire prevented hijacking as sources say citadel used.
  • Golden Ocean boosted to buy
    Investors urged to pick up shares in John Fredriksen-led company which has "perfected the art of charter coverage".
  • Hong Kong detains four ships
    Hanseatic Lloyd boxship and Calany tanker among quartet of safety check failures.
  • Erhama debuts with tug order
    New $2.8bn Qatari shipyard to build 19 vessels for port of Messaieed, with more to come.
  • HHI orders jump 55% in 2010
    Korean shipbuilding giant reveals big increase in new business to end-October as owners return.
  • All-Star launches new passenger run
    Philippines owner starting service to Bohol with ro-ro acquired from Korea.
  • Mermaid adds to war chest
    Australian offshore vessel owner takes acquisition pot past $60m as it completed latest share issue.
  • ITC uncertain over VLCCs
    Ending of bareboat charters for two tankers could hit Frontline-owned company's future profit, it warns.
  • Neptune axes chief exec
    Christian Lange has effectively been given the boot at Australian offshore engineering company.
  • Volgograd edges into profit
    Russian shipbuilder turns around big loss last year in first nine months of 2010.
  • Long Beach bucks trend
    Total container volumes at the US west coast port have reached their highest level in three years.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Maersk, Argos announce settlement
  • Safmarine nets $186 million through Q3
  • Matson raises rates, THCs on Hawaii service
  • UPS sells technology unit
  • Rail-barge returns to operation in Virginia next month
  • APL Logistics snares intermodal vets
  • L.A. redevelops historic port warehouses
  • Battle against illegal tiger trade strengthens
  • U.S. condemns Iceland's whale meat trade
  • BIS seeks upgrade to on-line registration in SNAP-R
  • Del. port handles rocket cargo for NASA contractor
  • Great Lakes shipyards boost employment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Wisby Tankers investing heavily ' orders two asphalt tankers
    Finally it was confirmed, the rumour that has been circling in the market for a while: Wisby Tankers is investing heavily and orders two asphalt tankers on 15,000 DWT each
  • Six flag states spotless
    Six out of 107 flag states came through without remark on this year's Flag State Performance Table. The table is issued yearly by the Round Table of international shipping associations
  • Large part of container fleet on extra slow steaming
    Currently, 93 per cent of the Far East'North Europe loops and 80 per cent of the Far East'Mediterranean loops have adopted Extra Slow Steaming, ESS, French Alphaliner estimates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
  • Crude futures slightly rise
    Market worries fade over concerns of growing crude stockpiles.
  • Fujairah bunker prices steady
    Durban deliveries available for supply up to and including December 7.
  • European bunker prices show little movement
    Bunker market quiet in Hamburg.
  • Pipeline fee introduced in Suriname
    Not all 'bunker only' calls can be conducted in anchorage.
  • Figures suggest Rotterdam fuel sales still falling
    Bunker sales likely to be down for third year in a row.
  • 'Surge' of interest in fuel efficiency
    Eniram to launch three web-based seminars to help ship operators optimise fuel use.
  • Bunker prices maintain softening trend
    Lacklustre demand at Asia's key bunker, say traders.
  • Tail wagging the dog in crude market
    Prices have dropped despite strengthening fundamentals as financial flows exert influence.
  • Bahrain tests bunker spill readiness
    'Region could take up to 50 years' to recover from an oil spill.
  • Bunker operations continue despite border attack
    South Korean port agents urge tanker and cargo vessels operators to take extra security measures.
  • O.W. Bunker launches physical operations in Panama
    South America is a 'critical' market for future growth.
  • ABB wins $58 million deal to install multi-fuel propulsion system
    Installation to take place on six LNG transport vessels, says ABB.

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