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June 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Construction exec is Abu Dhabi Ports CEO
    Tony Douglas, former chief operating officer of UK construction company Laing O'Rourke Plc, will join Abu Dhabi Ports Co as chief executive officer.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM reintroduce Eagle China-Long Beach loop
  • Evergreen, CSCL, CMA CGM join hands on Asia-Europe service
  • McCain bill would repeal Jones Act, open cabotage to all
  • India mulls easing cabotage, but domestic industry opposes move
  • Kuehne + Nagel offers reefer LCL wine services
  • Turkey's leading tea manufacturer selects CEVA
  • China's coast now charted electronically by UKHO
  • Asian Carp appearance spurs new calls to close Chicago canal
  • Lufthansa launches Tianjin-Frankfurt cargo service
  • China Southern domestic e-cargo service approved by IATA
  • JetBlue Airways to leverage IBS Software's cargo solution
  • Homeland Security seeks imaging to find bombs in passenger freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Precision planning by Jumbo Shipping facilitates timely loading of 3 reactors at Mumbai Port
  • CNC Line commences 3 services on intra-Asia trade
  • MAERSK LINE & cMA CGM to introduce Asia-Europe service with ten 13,000-TEU ships
  • 'K'LINE & MOL's Far East-US loop calls at Jaxport via Suez
  • CMA CGM launches direct service between Asia & US West Coast
  • EVERGREEN LINE & Wan Hai to launch Qingdao-HK-Singapore service
  • Zim to raise Asia-Europe rates by $ 400/TEU in Aug.
  • China box port volumes surge in May, Shanghai set to become world's busiest port
  • Transpac rates hit five-year high, up by 182 pc over 12 months
  • Wan Hai starts China-Singapore-Penang service
  • TSA sees robust trade ahead
  • MOL & Coscon take deliveries of newbuildings
  • APL service to call at Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal
  • ...to commence Tallinn feeder
  • MSC hikes Far East/US-Canada rate
  • TCC ups capacity, scraps slow-steaming to reposition boxes
  • Mundra becomes 1st private port to get rail overbridge
  • Port policy mum on linkages'AIAI
  • Eredene wins bid to build & operate '207-m box terminal at Ennore Port
  • GMB & CII team up to hold meet on 'Port-led Development in Gujarat' today
  • JNPT officers sport black badges at work
  • Truck rentals step on the gas
  • Stone laid for integrated checkpost in Bihar to boost trade with Nepal
  • Fuel price hike to erode India Inc's profit margins
  • Q1 monetary policy review on July 27

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 25, 2010
  • Menlo Worldwide wins deal with UK lingerie manufacturer Triumph
    Triumph International UK has agreed to transfer its Swindon warehousing activities to global logistics operator Menlo Worldwide Logistics on 1 July. Menlo is part of Con-way, a div...
  • Switzerland's Interfracht opens own Shanghai office
    The international freight forwarding and logistics enterprise Interfracht, based in Muttenz near Basel (Switzerland), recently opened a new office in Shanghai (China), which will o...
  • Wincanton expanding in Belgium
    Wincanton is continuing to expand its Benelux activities, and to this end has opened a new centre for technical installation and transportation services in Mechelen (Belgium). The ...
  • Port of Antwerp general assembly proposes new initiatives
    The first general assembly of the port of Antwerp was held on 22 June, and contributed 20 building blocks to help consolidate Antwerp's position as a select European main port. The...
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai launch joint Hwa-Bei Strait service
    Evergreen Line and Wan Hai Lines are set to launch the joint Hwa-Bei Strait service (HBS) on 17 July. The partners will deploy two 2,100 teu vessels each, which will sail from Dali...
  • Stena Line owner Dan Sten Olsson awarded CBE
    Swedish businessman Dan Sten Olsson, owner and CEO of Britain's largest ferry company Stena Line and the Stena group, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of his long-standing com...
  • Europe and US sign stage two of open skies deal
    Air traffic competition between Europe and the USA is set to heat up on account of an open skies agreement signed by EU and US representatives at a meeting of EU transport minister...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Task force opposes McCain measure
  • Suit challenges Salazar Cape Wind decision
  • Survey shows uptick in shipping industry confidence
  • NSRP project means savings in Navy tank coating costs
  • Noble swoops on Frontier Drilling
  • Marad issues Gulf of Guinea warning

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Bellingham Port Commission sets executive director finalists
  • Olympia Port Commissioners plan to meet throughout county
  • Genco Shipping to buy 16 Supramax vessels
  • Port of Bremerton in strong financial position
  • APL making changes to executive scheme in Europe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Listed companies to push rise in newbuilding and secondhand sales
    Panamax orderbook now exceeds September 2008 level
  • Secondhand dry tonnage prices soar
  • Dry bulk interest stays strong as BDI hits 2010 high
  • Pacific carriers seal substantial rate rises
  • Demand from India drives up rates for wet tonnage
    Rates head towards $400 level as Alang breakers buy eight ships
  • Indian breakers pay top cash for boxship
  • Hebei Spirit spill claims lack evidence
    Huge proportion of 126,000 claims do not contain sufficient evidence for surveyors to...
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • Secondhand panamax and capes fall for second consecutive week
    Handysize tonnage rises 10% while large tonnage continues to lose value
  • MR tankers bottom out at $26m level

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Pirates seize chemical tanker
    PIRATES have hijacked a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, EU NAVFOR reported today
  • Le Havre staff struggle persists
    FRANCE'S Port of Le Havre has completed the sale of its cargo handling plant to terminal operators but is still struggling to reach agreement with unions on staff transfers
  • Ivory Coast lab to test cargo
    THE UN has helped set up a laboratory to test vessels for toxic materials in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
  • Brokers see box charter boost
    SALE and chartering activity for box vessels should increase in coming weeks with more sellers entering the market as prices firm, according to brokers
  • Total halts Iran sales
    FRENCH oil giant Total has become the latest company to halt shipments of refined products to Iran, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Ship freed by Cypriot authorities
    A GENERAL cargo ship has been cleared to continue its voyage after a two week detention in Cyprus on suspicion of an arms embargo breach

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Kansas City Southern Railway Names Starling CEO
  • Georgia Ports Names Poitevint Chairman
  • Diesel Drops Back to $2.956 per Gallon
  • Pacific Harbor Line Names President
  • Palestinians Picket Zim Ship in Oakland
  • Road-Building Sen. Robert Byrd Dies at 92
  • Police Recover Stolen Truckload of Goods
  • Panel to Assess DHS Security Strategy
  • Charter Rates Soar on Tight Capacity
  • Georgia Ports' Container Volume Jumps Again
  • Obama Taps Shipper Lawyer as USDA Counsel
  • Damco Appoints Middle East Executive
  • APL Promotes Two Liner Executives
  • DP World Postpones London Listing
  • NOL to Issue Notes to Raise $1.5 Billion
  • Putting an 'Estoppel' to Double Payments
  • Hub Braces Intermodal Market
  • ABF Leads the Way in Driver Pay
  • Chips Ahoy!
  • Yuan Floats
  • COGSA Trumps Carmack
  • Senators Fight Broker Scams
  • DOT's Principled Planning
  • 10+2 Adds Up
  • California Republicans Offer Gloomy Port Forecast
  • Rush to the Shipping Peak

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Agility legal battles continue
  • G20 agrees on deficit cuts
  • Transnet secures USD400 million loan
  • Ennore box terminal project awarded to Grup TCB-led consortium
  • Somali pirates strike again

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Technip tackles $6bn bribery bind
    Nigerian LNG corruption suits squashed as French offshore giant forks over $338m to US authorities.
  • FreeSeas' summer sampler
    Uncertain summer still warm in Greece as Ion Varouxakis-led FreeSeas charters seven in series of bulker fixtures.
  • Fredriksen nibbles on Northern
    Tycoon's investment arm grabs another heaping helping of US-based drillship owner while daughter Cecilie holds the helm.
  • Gulf Tiger bears teeth in battle
    Private equity-backed offshore outfit fights to reclaim PSV newbuilding lost amid Louisiana legal bout.
  • KOTC inks order for LR2 tankers
    Korean yard wins $140m contract for two aframaxes as KOTC pumps up fleet renewal.
  • ADNOC kills off Penguin pair
    Oil company pulls plug on two completed newbuildings at Singapore's Penguin International.
  • Dry-bulk to 'face the music'
    Owners may come to regret the latest ordering spree as new contracts start to outflank deliveries, Arctic Securities says.
  • US flag limps into grey
    New Paris MOU information shows US flag shoved off white list while Panama turns its back on black.
  • Stena rig scores Norwegian replay
    Scottish drilling arm of Swedish shipping clan to pocket $437m as Statoil signs on the dotted line.
  • Noble in $2.2bn drill deal
    Frontier Drilling taken over by Swiss player Noble Corp with long-term Shell contracts sealed.
  • Proposals aplenty for next Power 100
    Readers have lots of suggestions about the movers and shakers who deserve a place in TradeWinds Power 100 list.
  • Yangzijiang buys Yangtze yard
    Ren Yuanlin-led shipbuilder takes majority holding in China's Jiangsu Changbo.
  • CECO smiling after loan repayments
    Oslo-listed owner triggers long-term bank deals after handing nearly $70m to creditors.
  • Gulftainer on the climb
    UAE ports operator expects double-digit growth in container volumes this year as markets recover.
  • Royal call for Mission money
    Princess Anne asks shipping industry to dig deep to help seafarers' charity expand its activities.
  • Bourbon splashes $1bn in China
    Chinese yard Sinopacific chalks up 62 vessel order from French offshore heavyweight, president says.
  • Box swap breakthrough
    Derivatives broker executes maiden cleared container trade between Kerry Logistics and Credit Suisse.
  • Brace cut from STX bulker order
    South Korean yard sees newbuilding sextet sliced to four by compatriot owner.
  • Get a move on, shippers urge
    Asian exporters call for container lines to speed up ships to combat box shortage.
  • Solvtrans pays off bond issue
    Norwegian wellboat player borrows NOK 100m to lower annual interest payments.
  • China offers scrap subsidies
    Domestic owners could bag $220 per ton to demolish old single-skinned tankers and other cargoships.
  • Speedy turn blamed for smash
    UK operator Wightlink urged to be vigilant after ro-ro hit dock at Portsmouth.
  • Indian port deal sealed
    Spanish, UK and Indian consortium win $311m deal to build container terminal at Ennore port.
  • Singapore tanker hijacked
    Hopes for seizure-free summer dashed as new Singapore-flagged chemical tanker taken in Gulf of Aden.
  • India probes arms on Greek ro-ro
    Aegean Glory held at Calcutta as authorities launch anti terrorism probe over military cargo documentary irregularities.
  • Bergen bags $50m from bonds
    Norwegian shipbuilder completes bond issue to refinance existing debt.
  • Seaspan's Shanghai surprise
    Boxship owner's boss Gerry Wang says company would consider Chinese listing if bourse opened to overseas firms.
  • Cuban cargo volumes plunge
    Ports handled 60% less cargo in 2009 as imports were slashed to balance the books.
  • German ship gets green light
    Cyprus allows suspected 'arms' ship to sail as explosives destined for Sudanese mining firm.
  • PST picks up capesizes
    PIL-linked shipping trust diversifies asset class and widens charter base with bulker resale buys.
  • DP World shelves London float
    Port group postpones dual listing plan while it finds an 'acceptable system' to support the move.
  • NOL readies $1.5bn note sale
    Singaporean liner giant to use proceeds from proposed sale for 'general corporate purposes'.
  • Tanker Pac orders LR1s
    Singapore-based shipowner heads to South Korea's STX Shipbuilding for sextet of newbuildings.
  • CSCL imposes box surcharge
    Chinese line introduces transpacific rate hike to compensate for shortage of containers as demand recovers.
  • Oman sticks with Austal
    Option to extend fast ferry specialist's deal to maintain Middle East operator's fleet is exercised.
  • Myanmar steps up shipbuilding
    Yangon shipyard drawing on neighbours' expertise to construct 10,000-gt cargoship.
  • Abbot Point thinking big
    Asian demand spurs Australian coal port's plan to become biggest in the world.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Brussels Airlines adds 4 West Africa routes
  • YRCW sells controlling stake in YRC Logistics
  • Intermodal volume hits 19-month high
  • Truck tonnage slowed in May
  • China prime for U.S. beef exports?
  • U.S. government: Agility still overbills
  • U.S. Senate approves Pistole as TSA chief
  • Kuehne + Nagel service targets wine, spirits
  • Houston forwarder settles antiboycott charges
  • Thompson new executive for Damco Mideast
  • N.Y.-N.J. buys land near Global Terminal
  • Senior VP for Ceres Canada terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Statoil contracts Stena rig for new mission
    Statoil has signed a three-year contract with Stena Drilling for hire of the Stena Don drilling rig, the unit will operate on the Norwegian continental shelf. The contract is
  • Tanker hijacked off Somalia
    Pirates have taken control of the tanker Golden Blessing 90 nautical miles off the northern Somali coast. The vessel has a crew of 19 Chinese citizens; there are no reports
  • Sweden takes the helm at Helcom
    On July 1, Sweden will assume the rotating chairmanship of the Helsinki Commission, Helcom, for the next two years. The Swedish Government has nominated Ms. Gabriella Lindholm as Chairlady of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Bunkering expected to continue in Piraeus, despite strike.
  • T&T Marine Salvage sign oil spill response agreement
    Protecting Guam, Saipan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, meeting the requirements of OPA 90.
  • Fujairah prices see firm start to the week
    Middle East hub sees strong gains.
  • 'Renewed optimism' in shipping tempered by caution
    Survey shows growing confidence, but rising fuel and operating costs cause concerns.
  • Shippers clash with operators over slow steaming
    Shipping lines facing more pressure to suspend slow steaming.
  • Curoil expands low sulphur product line
    Now offering MGO with 0.05% sulphur in addition to its regular 0.5% sulphur product.
  • Bunker supplier awarded environmental certificate
    Environmental management system for its bunker tankers commended for ability to limit wastes and emissions.
  • Arbitrage volumes to fall in July
    Fewer fuel oil cargoes heading for Singapore than traders had forecast.
  • Prices at key ports start week firm
    Demand good in Hong Kong but delivery schedule 'tight'.
  • Philippines government proposal could increase cost of bunkers
    Local traders say any impact would be felt only in the domestic market.
  • Indian refiners offer July cargoes
    IOC offering 380 cSt cargo while Essar is offering one 180 cSt parcel.
  • Singapore bunker players see 'no demand' for 1.00% LSFO
    Only two out of the 20 top suppliers are offering 1.00% LSFO, according to a Bunkerworld survey.

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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
››› 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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