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July 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese supertanker crash probe triggers attack fears
    A Japanese supertanker collided with something, possibly a submarine or mine, UAE port officials inspecting the ship said yesterday. The damage triggered fears of an attack in the sensitive Strait of Hormuz oil shipping route.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line back in black, revenue up 31pc to US$253 million
  • MOL back in black, sales up 33pc, quarterly profit at US$235 million
  • Foul play suspected in Strait of Hormuz MOL tanker bombing
  • Maersk ups Hong Kong flagged ships, becomes major local owner
  • China Merchants, Americolds JV acquires CMCC, KX Logistics
  • DP World first half volume up 16pc to 23.7 million TEU
  • KMTC, Sinotrans to run new Korea-China-Indonesia service
  • Cartels, box shortages, soaring rates menace recovery: shippers
  • CMA CGM takes deliveries of mega ships for Europe/Asia routes
  • Aramex second quarter, first half profit increases 10pc
  • DB Schenker to invest US$29.24 million in Baltic ports
  • Agility to launch Bass Strait Melbourne-Tasmania service
  • American Airlines turns evidence, gets off with US$5 million
  • Azerbaijan Airlines orders passenger, cargo 767-300s
  • FedEx third quarter outlook surges on overseas demand

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 28, 2010
  • Emirates: 101 Boeing jets on order
    The Dubai (UAE)-based international airline Emirates is continuing to expand. On the opening day of the recent Farnborough international air show in England, the airline announced ...
  • Port of Bilbao: 34% cargo growth to June
    The port of Bilbao (Spain) reported that its interim throughput reached 15.5 million t, a very similar figure to last year's H1 volume. The amount of dry cargo grew by an outstandi...
  • Agility launches new Melbourne-Tasmania shipping service
    Agility, a leading global logistics provider, is to commence an Australian domestic shipping service between Melbourne, Victoria and Bell Bay (Tasmania) in early August. The servic...
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of CMA CGM "Amerigo Vespucci"
    The French shipping group CMA CGM recently took delivery of the 13,830 teu CMA CGM "Amerigo Vespucci", built by the South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engin...
  • Gruber Logistics opens new office at Hanover airport
    The Italian forwarding and logistics company Gruber Logistics has always been active in the overland, maritime and airfreight sector. As a response to the steadily increasing volum...
  • Ryder System with higher revenue and profits
    Ryder System, a US'based transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions provider, recently reported its Q2/2010 figures. Ryder's total revenue for the three-month ...
  • DHL chosen as logistics partner for Australia's largest desalination plant
    DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post's air and sea freight specialist, has become the logistics partner of a new EUR 2.4 billion desalination plant to be built on the southern coas...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • X-Prize launches $1.4 million oil spill cleanup challenge
  • Seafox and Keppel FELS to build advanced wind turbine installation vessel
  • Growing demand for MAN Diesel turbocharger cut-out solution

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of May
  • New 88,000 dwt vessel joins NYK bulk carrier fleet
  • VeriTainer nets Indonesian patent for crane mounted scanning unit
  • Behing the scenes information series returning to Portland harbor
  • Port Manatee selects firm for Berth 12 dredging work

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • Peak season surcharges delayed
    Lines operating in Asia-Europe trade fail to implement surcharges as capacity returns
  • Evergreen eyes profit in second half of 2010
  • European shippers face chronic box shortages
  • Forward bookings point to sustained box recovery
  • Probe launched into M.Star explosion
    MOL accepts offer by the UK Maritime Trade Operations and the US Navy to investigate...
  • Grenade may have caused MOL tanker explosion
  • UK delays ban on ship-to-ship oil transfers
    Regulation put on hold for six months and set to come into force in April 2011
  • UK to go ahead with ban on ship-to-ship oil...
  • Rates tumble as medium range tanker market stays over-tonnaged
    Vessels stack up off northwest Europe after closure of arbitrage trading window
  • LR1 spot rates face fall in gasoil cargoes to...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • Inquiry begins on VLCC puzzle
    A TEAM of 10 investigators ' aided by US and UK specialists ' is today trying to resolve the mystery over how a Mitsui OSK Lines VLCC was damaged earlier this week in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Summer lull hits box ship rates
    PERIOD rates for box charter vessels are stagnating and in some cases drifting lower as the summer lull drags on
  • Louisiana well keeps spewing
    CREWS OFF Louisiana were still trying this morning to cap a wellhead spewing oil and gas into a remote area
  • Azov-Don racks up 75% rise
    RUSSIA'S Azov-Don Shipping transported 2.38M tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2010, an increase of 75% on that period of 2009
  • Danaos forced to follow-on
    BOX SHIP lessor Danaos disclosed new details of its debt restructuring today, including a mandated $200M follow-on share offering
  • Smaller bulkers to outclass Capes
    CAPESIZES will be outperformed by smaller classes through at least 2011, JP Morgan analyst Jonathan Chappell has predicted in a research note
  • GE Shipping income jumps
    INDIA'S GE Shipping today posted an 11% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profits for the quarter ending 30 June

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • House Panel Backs Charleston Port Deepening Studies
  • Congress Moves Toward Another FAA Extension
  • Maersk Adds Surcharge on Europe-Australia Boxes
  • Clean-Trucks Bill Lands in House
  • Maersk Extends Chassis Pool to Gulf, Southeast
  • Q&A: The Container Shortage's Effect on the Industry
  • Coal Fuels 7.5 Percent Increase in Rail Carloads
  • LTL Trucker Saia Returns to Profit
  • Profits Return for Japanese Ocean Carriers
  • South Africa Charges 7 Airlines With Fixing Prices
  • AA Pays $5 Million to Settle Cargo Price-Fixing Suit
  • Green Reefers to Join Hamburg Reefer Pool
  • Japan Inks $47.4 Million Loan to Export Vessel
  • American Railcar Posts $5.9 Million Loss
  • Maersk Hikes India-South America Rates
  • Marseilles-Fos Box Throughput Jumps 17 Percent
  • Lufthansa Reports Record Cargo Profit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • US legislation proposed to amend 100% box scanning
  • Sea Star settles anti-trust case
  • Japanese trio back-to-black for Q1
  • Turkish bulker freed by Somali pirates
  • CP boosted by intermodal

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • A&B bags Matson boost
    Matson Navigation logs 18% jump in revenue as US-listed parent sees second-quarter profits soar.
  • Exmar embedded in red
    Belgian owner falls short in the second as docking days balloon and gas market deflates.
  • Grupo TMM targets twenty-five
    Mexican shipowner springs from the shadows with plot for vessel feeding frenzy.
  • MOL: 'Freak wave unlikely'
    Japanese owner refuses to rule out pirate or terrorist attack on VLCC M. Star in Strait of Hormuz.
  • Globus ready to split to US
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner passes reverse stock split and looks set for New York listing.
  • Seasonal slump stings ACL
    Michael Ryan-led tug and barge titan tumbles in the second as cargo volumes keep crumbling.
  • ISC unveils Oslo bulker buy
    International Shipholding Corp boss Niels Johnsen sheds light on joint venture strategy on the heels of second-quarter profit report.
  • Nomadic slides to annual loss
    Norwegian dry cargoship owner posts deficit for 2009, but says 2010 is already looking better.
  • Seafox snares Singapore jack-up
    Isle of Man owner forms joint venture with KeppelFELS to build Seafox 5.
  • CSAV plots capital injection
    Chilean container line resurrects plan to boost finances by $400m to fund newbuildings.
  • NYK rides liner recovery
    Liner trades main driver as Japanese shipowner returns to the black in the first quarter of FY2010.
  • Hornbeck Offshore eyeing $200m
    US-listed offshore vessel owner posts healthy second-quarter profit rise and targets high full-year sum.
  • Seismic shift for PGS in first half
    Norwegian survey vessel specialist slips to six-month loss due to vessel upgrades and repositioning.
  • Chernomorsky bags Damen deal
    Ukrainian shipbuilder to construct another feedership hull for Dutch yard group.
  • Banks call time on Hyundai loans
    HMM parent will have to find cash to repay creditors as they refuse to roll over borrowings.
  • Costs hurt Kirby in second
    Joe Pyne-led tank barge owner sees profit drop as diesel engine sales drop while shipping demand returns.
  • Aban Offshore posts Q1 loss
    Indian rig company endures tough first quarter, but wins payout for Aban Pearl sinking off Venezuela.
  • Slow start for Japan's Iino
    Japanese tanker and bulker owner sees first quarter profit drop, but says annual figure will still beat last year's.
  • Great Eastern finds a way to profit
    Indian owner's first quarter earnings rise on lower costs despite crude and products tanker rates falling.
  • Princess cruiseship kills whale
    Corpse of humpback stuck on bow of Princess Sapphire as it headed to Juneau, Alaska.
  • K Line returns to profit
    Japan's third largest shipowner returns to the black in the first quarter with liner shipping leading the way.
  • African windfall for Acergy
    Nasdaq-listed offshore player bags $1.3bn to build and install a deepwater facility off West Africa.
  • Numbers up and down at Sasebo
    Japanese shipbuilder sees first-quarter revenues slashed but still posts large profit gain.
  • Pirates free Turkish ship Frigia
    Malta-flagged bulker Frigia released after over four months in captivity off Somalia as $4m ransom paid.
  • Forecasts raised in Japan
    MOL and K Line are both looking forward to better-than-expected full-year sums as trade rebounds.
  • Gulf spill hits GulfMark
    Impairment charge from Gulf of Mexico oil spill fallout pushes US offshore operator into the red.
  • Genmar sinks to Q2 loss
    Peter Georgiopoulos tanker operation hit by higher voyage expenses, lower rates and net interest expenses.
  • Austal seals Saudi deal
    Australian fast ferry specialist builds on Middle East support work with new five-year contract.
  • Rand set to re-engine
    US shipowner plans to convert self-unloading bulker from steam to a diesel propulsion plant.
  • DRYS eyes drilling delight
    DryShips posts profits and George Economou says drill rig demand could double as energy giants digest deepwater disasters.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • Japan's big 3 turn huge 1st quarter profits
  • Bringing TSK name under NYK banner
  • International Shipholding sees lower profit
  • Air cargo 'ready' for U.S. screening deadline
  • Global air freight continues liftoff in June
  • Azerbaijan Airlines covets freighters
  • Japan boosts India rail corridor financing
  • Container trade forecast to grow 10% in 2010
  • Locke touts UPS efforts to support exports
  • Evans Distribution expands in Midwest
  • Long Beach issues bridge environmental review
  • Marseilles continues strong performance
  • New Gulf appointments for Ceres

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • Major steps taken by US Senator to protect the Arctic
    Provisions put forward by Mark Begich to prevent oil spills, enhance vessel monitoring and encourage citizen participation gains US Senate approval.
  • Prices mixed across the board
    Slow demand in Hamburg, players report.
  • Fujairah bunker market gently firming
    NYMEX showing gains in early trading.
  • Bunker costs push tanker company into the red
    General Maritime Corp reports larger-then-expected second-quarter losses.
  • New physical supplier in Ukrainian port
    Global Bunkering deploys two 1,500 dwt barges at Kerch.
  • Office move for UK-based bunker broker
    New premises close to London for Hallmarkfuels International.
  • Brightoil acquires fuel logistics player
    Group says it will have a new base in east China for its bunker operations.
  • Hambantota: 'First Phase' almost complete
    Bunker facilities will be available, says Government official.
  • Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at two week high
    Volumes for August at lowest levels since May.
  • IFO prices see little movement in Asian hub
    'Thin demand' in Singapore.
  • BP hires two more fuel oil traders
    Expected to join Singapore-based Asia cargo trading team in three months.
  • MAN fuel saving retrofit solution gains 'huge' interest
    Flexible turbocharger cut-out solution targeting slow steaming operations save 5% fuel.
  • Hong Kong bunker players warn of cargo delays
    Supplies scheduled for end July will arrive around August 3-4 instead, says local trader.

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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
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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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