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April 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somalia piracy solution lies ashore: Bimco
    Two years after the piracy problem in the Gulf of Aden first appeared, better anti-piracy measures and cooperation are starting to have an effect but infrastructure gaps especially on the shore side are hindering an effective solution, a top shipping executive said yesterday.
  • Drydocks World assesses post-riot fallout in Batam
    Drydocks World is striving to get back to business as usual as the dust settles from a riot last week by workers at a factory belonging to its Graha shipyard in Batam.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai's trade value up 39pc to US$54 billion in March
  • Cosco Group loses US$1.1 billion, but sees fair weather ahead
  • TS Lines recruits as it opens new China-Oz, HK-Kaohsiung loops
  • PSA Dongguan CT assigned to handle hazardous cargo
  • Samudera revenue gain fails to offset US$1.5 million loss
  • MOL donates to quake-torn Qinghai province
  • Colombo March volume beats all-time record, up 21pc to 360,801 TEU
  • DHL: China-south Asia shipments to dominate intra-Asian trade
  • Cargolux loses US$153 million in 2009 as volumes fall 11.3pc
  • Kunming airport cold storage warehouse ready for operation
  • SATS receives full apron licence for Changi Airport
  • Indian exporters hit hard by higher air freight rates

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia's new Adriatic Link expands IMEX & Mare Nostrum service coverage
  • Cochin Shipyard delivers PSV to US company
  • m.v. Seaways Valour brings 'divine cargo' from Myanmar to Kandla Port
  • Coastal shipping cuts 75 pc off costs & is environment-friendly-Joint DGS
  • Cotton export ban pinches China
  • Investments in new facilities ever on APM Terminals' radar, says Kolding
  • Port Pipavav emerges No. 1 gateway for seafood exports
  • CONCOR may increase freight rates between ICD-Amingaon & Kolkata Port by 6.5 pc
  • ...earns higher total income in Q4
  • 3PL players in raptures over luscious rural fruit
  • World's biggest freighter flies to China
  • Only modest hike of export duty on ore lumps likely
  • Textile export subsidy: US stand rejected

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 28, 2010
  • Dachser expands UK network
    The international logistics provider Dachser has expanded its service network in the United Kingdom by acquiring the UK transport and distribution business of J.A. Leach Transport ...
  • Two new Kuehne + Nagel offices in Russia
    The full-service logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has established offices in Murmansk in northwestern and Nogliki in eastern Russia. The Murmansk centre will be at the centre of S...
  • Swiss Post improves UK position through acquisition
    Swiss Post is taking over MCM Direct Limited, a local mail services provider with 32 employees based in southern England. The move will make it a direct provider of cross-border le...
  • IRU and UNCTAD strengthen cooperation
    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) have signed a memorandum of understanding for wider cooperation to ...
  • Glenn Heyn named specialised carrier driver of the year
    Glenn Heyn, of the Rochester-based Minnesotan enterprise Midwest Specialized Transportation, was named truck driver of the year in the USA. Heyn has driven more 3.5 million miles i...
  • EU to speed up single sky
    The EU, seeing air traffic buffeted by the fallout from Icelandic volcanic ash and under harsh criticism from the aviation industry, has decided to forge ahead with the unification...
  • Volcanic ash after effects wearing off
    The ministry of transport and the environment of the German federal state of Baden-W'rttemberg rescinded a relaxation of a ban on night flights on Tuesday. The ministry said that t...
  • Korean Air full-freighter lands in Basel again
    The ITJ has learnt that Korean Air resumed services to Basel Mulhouse Euroairport on 25 April. Both a Boeing B747-400ERF as well as a B747-400F are deployed from Seoul to Vienna an...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Senator seeks freeze on offshore drilling expansion
  • Red ink at K-Sea
  • Indictments in dummy sounding tube case
  • USCG releases video of controlled burn
  • Deepwater Horizon spill now said to be 5,000 barrels a day
  • USCG issues safety alert following push boat fatality

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Cruise season underway at Port of Seattle terminals
  • Ports America taps Svendsen as new chief process officer
  • Coast Guard warns boaters to stay clear of large passenger vessels
  • "K" Line vessel attacked by high-speed pirate boats
  • Vessel Chief Engineer cleared in 'Magic Pipe' pollution case

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Chinese yards facing flood of cancelled orders
    Europe's economic woes could trigger up to 90 cancellations warns China shipbuilding boss
  • China must expand value of its shipping trusts
  • Alafouzos behind Samsung aframax newbuildings
    Aristides Alafouzos' emerges behind six vessel order placed with the yard
  • Kirby Corp sheds 20% of shore staff
    New York-listed tank barge and towboat company quarterly revenues remain flat
  • AP Moller-Maersk sells Yantian port stake
    APM Terminals chief executive Kim Fejfer describes the deal as 'active portfolio management'
  • PD Ports revises development strategy
    UK port owner and operator to focus much more on the container sector

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Spill relief drilling readied
    BP TODAY prepared to drill a relief shaft into the blown Gulf of Mexico exploration well that is disgorging up to 5,000 barrels of oil a day, according to new US Coast Guard estimates
  • Algeciras woes continue
    OPERATIONS at Algeciras's new box terminal were again disrupted today by stevedores, who are angry about manning rules at the new facility
  • APM sells Yantian stake
    DENMARK'S APM today said it has sold its share in the Chinese port of Yantian to COSCO Pacific
  • 26 sentenced for Suez spying
    A COURT in Egypt has sentenced 26 men tied to Lebanon's Hizbollah who were convicted of monitoring ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Currency weighs NCL
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line today posted improved operating results, but currency translations brought the company into the red
  • Officer cleared over magic pipe
    GREEK ship engineer has been acquitted of charges of violating US pollution laws, in a rare win for seafarer in such a case
  • Uljanik Plovidba plans growth
    CROATIAN shipping company Uljanik Plovidba has announced plans to expand its fleet from eight to 12-15 ships by 2015

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Freight Volume Expands Again for Large Railroads
  • Genesee Short Line Profit Rises 15 Percent
  • American RailCar Posts First Quarter Loss
  • Halifax Sets Supply-Chain Performance Standards
  • RailAmerica Loses $2.5 Million in First Quarter
  • Transportation Companies Recovering Slowly
  • Trinity Profit Falls 94 Percent to $2 Million
  • Disastrous Oil Spill Spreads in Gulf of Mexico
  • Port Corpus Christi Takes Over U.S. Navy Station
  • P.A.M. Transportation Gains Customers, Revenue Soars
  • LAN Airlines Profit Surges 35.8 Percent
  • Barge Operator Kirby Profit Slides 12 Percent
  • Caterpillar Earns $233 Million in First Quarter
  • American Commercial Lines Narrows Loss
  • Forth Ports Rejects Improved Takeover Offer
  • Trucker Averitt Launches Intermodal Service
  • Steel Exports Increase 43 Percent
  • NAFTA Trade Soars Record 24.1 Percent
  • Corning Uses Air Freight to Meet Demand
  • China to Buy U.S. Corn
  • MSC Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Ports America Hires Chief Process Officer
  • Steel Imports Grow Through Houston
  • Response Team Plans Oil Burn in Gulf of Mexico
  • Maersk Sells China Terminal Stake
  • Panalpina Books Small Profit on Strong Volume
  • Teamsters Launch Drive on FedEx Labor Coverage
  • Port of LA Concludes Clean-Trucks Testimony

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Forecaster consensus on US recovery
  • Colombo posts a record
  • Shen Neng 1: 'succession of errors' caused grounding
  • Norfolk Southern powers forward
  • Team Lines to launch new service from Portugal

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Cal Dive sinks to loss
    Houston-based offshore owner struggles to stay afloat as 72% plunge in revenue batters the bottom line.
  • Costly swap for Kristen
    Krontiras family company ordered to pay $15m over cancelled Chinese handysize bulker newbuildings
  • Franklin Templeton spends $20m
    Private equity arm of US investment powerhouse invests millions in Brazilian grain terminal.
  • Million dollar answer
    General Maritime says decision to write-off $1m in the first quarter was an exercise in diligent accounting.
  • Yang Ming returns to profit
    Taiwanese container line posts slim gain in first quarter after turning around big 2009 deficit.
  • Limarko heads further into red
    Lithuanian reefer owner widens losses in first quarter as revenues fall.
  • Northstream faces bid deadline
    UK Takeover Panel rules that consortium has until 1 June to confirm it will make firm offer for Forth Ports.
  • Wild west showdown
    Scorching heat erupts in the US Gulf as industrious adjusters battle ambitious attorneys in an old fashioned fire fight.
  • Maersk in $520m terminal sale
    Cosco Pacific snaps up Dane's 14% holding in Yantian terminal in "portfolio management" move.
  • Greek 'magic piper' cleared
    US jury scraps whistleblowers' testimony to find engineer of Styga tanker stung in Texas last year not guilty.
  • Hercules labouring in vain
    Losses widen in first quarter for Houston-based rig and offshore vessel owner.
  • K-Sea issues debt warning
    US tank barge owner in talks to amend covenants as it runs up loss on worst utilisation for 20 years.
  • Nordic Ferry drops the "Nordic"
    Danish owner changes name as it admits it won't be expanding any further in Scandinavia.
  • Sincere improves on investments
    Taiwanese bulker owner boosted by long-term shareholdings in 2009 as operating result turns negative.
  • D'Amico stays in red
    Marco Fiori-led products tanker owner makes small loss on higher costs and flags final Glenda victory over SLS.
  • Iron man Palmer eyes Brisbane
    Australian minerals magnate may bid for port to stop other private owners hiking fees.
  • Zodiac ruling surprises FMG
    Fortescue warns of large shipping loss as Ofer charter case costs four times more than budgeted.
  • GE scraps Jag Palak
    Indian owner Great Eastern mum on buyer or price but products tanker "most likely" headed for breakers.
  • Kirby curtailed in first quarter
    US tank barge player posts lower earnings to 31 March, but is more optimistic for rest of 2010.
  • Claymore closes shipping fund
    US investment player forced to wind up ETF after failing to track down enough investors for regulatory vote.
  • CSSC off to strong start
    Chinese state shipbuilding group increases profit and total assets in first quarter.
  • Alaska baffled by ferry mystery
    State owner trying to work out how 50 gallons of seawater got into Tustumena's fuel tank, despite no evidence of leak.
  • Thoresen's Thor Transit sold
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies has offloaded another of its elderly general cargo vessels.
  • Pan United struck again
    Singapore shipowner suffers second pirate attack in little over a week and in same location.
  • Million dollar question
    Rumours swirl as Wall Street speculates on what prompted a $1m insurance write-off at General Maritime.
  • Eitzen wins ThyssenKrupp COA
    Danish bulker player secures long term contract of affreightment from German-Brazilian joint venture.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Better paint, fewer dry dockings
  • FMC will take testimony in New York
  • Zim raises Med/Africa rates
  • Thai wet leases 777 freighters
  • ABC starts Frankfurt/Seoul freighter service
  • CBP recommends Bell for WCO post
  • WCO official Massina dies
  • Panalpina, U.S. near legal settlement
  • Port of Galveston seeks investors
  • Congressmen push port truck regulations
  • Mississippi River open as spill spreads

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • DFDS and Stora Enso renew SECU contract
    DFDS and Stora Enso, one of the world's largest paper producers, have renewed the contract for the transportation of paper for the UK and Irish markets from Stora Enso's paper
  • Odense to deliver capesize bulker
    Odense Steel Shipyard is now one step closer to the final delivery of the last commercial vessel built at the yard. Yesterday hull no. 226, which will be named Aquavictory
  • Security Council pushes for piracy tribunal
    The 15 members of the UN security council have given the Secretary general Ban Ki-moon three months to deliver a report on the possibilities of effectivising the prosecution and
  • Gulf of Mexico oil spill not under control
    The large-scale oil leakage caused by the drilling rig Deepwater Ocean is larger than earlier estimations, as a new leakage has been detected. The "original" leakage's are located 5,000

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2010
  • Major port cities make top 25 'most polluted' list
    Decade of cleanup measures such as switching fuels is making a difference, call on Congress to provide funds for cleanup of existing engines.
  • Harley Marine NY recognised for environmentally friendly operation
    Exceeding expectations through initiatives to reduce emissions and fuel.
  • Markets firm in North Europe
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $2 in early trading.
  • IBC: Shrinking role for residual fuel
    James Corbett describes future scenarios ranging from 'death of residual' to 'residual revival'.
  • Oil tanker sinks spilling diesel oil
    All 28 crewmembers rescued, booms placed around vessel to contain further leaks.
  • Prices rebound in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $2 in early trading.
  • Fuel oil cargo likely to stay in Middle East
    Fujairah bunker prices climb back above Singapore.
  • Seawater found in ferry's bunker tank
    Alaskan operator sends vessel for emergency repairs.
  • More fuel lifted from the Shen Neng 1
    Gladstone bunker barge in new salvage operations.
  • Tougher fuel specs will not stop bunker-related problems
    Inspectorate has 'encountered numerous instances of damage reportedly caused by fuels compliant with ISO 8217.'
  • Prices firm in key ports
    Japan starts Golden Week holidays.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks ease from record high
    Inventory remains strong due to influx of Western barrels.
  • Vopak starts building Algeciras oil terminal
    Acquires 80% shares in Spanish firm which holds rights to develop the terminal project.
  • Expansion at Global Risk headquarters
    Danish firm appoints new oil risk manager.
  • Concerns linger over impending port fee hike
    A 5% fee on ancillary services at the port continues to draw opposition.
  • Bunker prices to face volatility in Q2
    Bunkerworld poll shows most believe bunker prices will not be as stable as in Q1.
  • South China oil tank to get capacity boost
    Operations expected to come onstream in November this year.

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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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