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August 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India aims to triple port capacity
    India, Asia's third-biggest economy, plans to triple port capacity within a decade, as it tackles infrastructure deficiencies that threaten to dampen growth.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major China carriers urge industry to limit capacity
  • MSC hikes south east Asia-Australia rate US$300/TEU October 1
  • Arrival of 'huge' 8,500-TEU ship amazes downtown Savannah
  • Wuhan cargo throughput up 27pc in the first half
  • Guangxi invests US$3.43 billion in transport infrastructure
  • RCL to cooperate with Beibu Gulf International Port Group
  • Singapore to build two overpasses to upgrade Woodlands artery
  • Damco to spend US$4 million on Vietnam logistics hub
  • Lyttelton CT at Christchurch up 5.3pc to 273,789 TEU a year
  • CEVA to provide home delivery services for Pet Line in HK
  • Southern Asia Ports fair to be held in Mumbai September 16-17
  • World Cup fails buck up South African GDP beyond 3.2pc
  • Asia Pacific air cargo on track to restoring profitability
  • Agility quarterly profit falls 50pc to US$71.97 million
  • Aerologic freighter takes to the skies with women pilots
  • IATA calls for effective Australian airport rules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG Shipyard sells 4.66 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • Greatship Global takes delivery of PSV
  • IIFF to begin FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding soon
  • Coir exports stretch by robust 65 pc in July
  • Pakistan to buy Indian sugar
  • Silk to be imported from China
  • Spice exports head north
  • Another feather in MICT's cap
  • GPPL IPO subscribed over 19 times
  • S. R. Kulkarni in ITF Fair Practices panel
  • Temporary port disruption may impact Aug. soyameal exports
  • Apeejay Surrendra Group & Eredene Capital flag off operations in 2 logistics parks in W. Bengal & Orissa
  • Nabros Transport notches new landmark in project cargo handling
  • Pune CHA Assn holds training session
  • 30 pc space in industrial estates reserved for MSMEs
  • Cabinet clears Direct Taxes Code Bill
  • Forex fund cannot be used for infra growth, asserts RBI
  • FTA with Malaysia likely by Dec.'Khullar
  • GST regime faces further delay
  • Maharashtra prepares to reap benefits of industrial corridor
  • Minister rules out ban on iron ore exports
  • MPEDA launches quality logo for seafood exports
  • Reliance Power to get $ 917-m US Exim Bank loan
  • SEAI happy at inclusion of seafood sector in EPCG scheme
  • Visa fee hike can hurt US-India economic ties'Krishna
  • India committed to 16-country regional economic ties'Sharma
  • Moderate recovery vital to prevent fresh US crisis'IMF
  • S. Africa lobbies to join BRIC grouping
  • WTC to come up even in Bangalore

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2010
  • Azkar acquires ACL in Spain
    The Spanish transport and logistics provider Azkar has improved its portfolio by acquiring Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL), thus entering the ground handling market. ACL is in char...
  • Plimsoll and Europhia join executive search forces
    Plimsoll and Europhia Consulting have signed a strategic partnership deal for China, Singapore, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In this relationship the companies will coo...
  • Bosch T'rkiye extends collaboration with Ekol Lojistik
    The Turkish enterprise Ekol Lojistik has extended its cooperation agreement with Bosch T'rkiye by three years. The two partners have been collaborating on imports to Turkey for two...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2010
  • Horizon Shipbuilding wins $8.6 million Corps towboat order
  • USCG issues safety alert to AIS users

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Oregon Goveror announces funds for Coos Bay rail line improvements
  • US rail freight traffic hits high mark for year
  • Cal Maritime receives giant ship's propeller
  • Newport Port Commission eyes International Terminal project progress
  • New superintendent named for US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • HSH Nordbank rules out new shipping business
    German ship finance giant halts lending to shipping citing market expectations
  • Ship finance banks tread cautiously
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Second quarter profits surge at Frontline
    Strong performance for Fredriksen tanker giant but third quarter problems are on the...
  • TMT takes a super-sized gamble
  • DSME to build eight chemical tankers for $320m
    Deal with Woodside Holding marks the first time DSME wins order for medium size...
  • Flagging move seeks to offset Brazilian anger
  • Joe Angelo to head Intertanko
    Tanker body announces replacement for outgoing managing director Peter Swift
  • Europe in turmoil over 0.1% fuel sulphur...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Seanergy to buy Restis stakes
    SEANERGY confirmed today that it will fully acquire two companies it holds partial interests in ' Bulk Energy Transport and Maritime Capital Shipping
  • LA bans trucks, shippers suffer
    SHIPPERS will shoulder the burden of extra costs as Los Angeles port bars independent truckers from hauling boxes in and out of its terminals, Fairplay was told today
  • Pipavav IPO proves major success
    INDIA'S Pipavav Port's initial public offering was oversubscribed by around 20 times thanks to an overwhelming response
  • Watchdog fights piracy with owners
    ANTI-PIRACY watchdog ReCAAP today said it has signed an MoU with the Asian Shipowners Forum allowing it to forge ahead with its work combating piracy
  • Thailand's TTA plans M&As
    THAILAND'S dry bulk carrier Thoresen Thai Agencies confirmed to Fairplay today that it expects to complete one, maybe two, M&A deals this year
  • DCT Gdansk cements Asia ties
    DCT GDANSK, Poland's container terminal, has strengthened its ties with Asia with a new shipping connection
  • Maersk seeks new loan
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk is reportedly preparing a syndicated, five year multi-billion dollar refinancing loan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Environmental Groups Praise Clean Truck Decision
  • Air China Cargo Revenue Doubles
  • Savannah Port Gets Record Ship Call
  • ANA Ramps Up Regional Freighters
  • Trucking Group to Appeal LA Ruling
  • Maersk Resumes Port Nehru Calls
  • Judge Rules LA Port Clean Trucks Plan Can Proceed
  • Deeper Trade Gap Drives Lower GDP Estimate
  • Maersk Confirms Trans-Atlantic Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Row brews over Irish rating downgrade
  • Sea-Axis still positive about demand
  • HPH to phase in tractors
  • Ferrin stands down as ceo of JPA
  • COSCON posts strong H1 results on back of cargo surge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Pirate stung twice in US
    Somali swashbuckler charged in Clipper hijacking case moments after owning up to botched attack on US battleship.
  • Front dusts down its cheque book
    Consolidation king John Fredriksen looks to be back on the acquisition trail with Frontline.
  • Fruit trader hunts box players
    Mango madness puts CSAV and Hamburg Sud containerships in trader's crosshairs as fruit fracas lands in federal court.
  • Jensen: 'Contango will return'
    Demand for VLCC storage contracts is picking up, which will help a market in which it's best to let your crew go fishing right now, Frontline chief says.
  • Seanergy swelling fleet with buys
    Victor Restis-connected bulker owner paying $62m in cash and shares to take full control of two companies.
  • Blount in Casco Bay replay
    US yard set to pocket $3.5m as Casco Bay Lines splashes federal funds to bankroll ferry newbuilding.
  • Conrad seals LPG barge deals
    Shares in OTC-listed shipbuilder soar 10% as backlog breaks $70m.
  • Malm Justad out of EMS
    Axel Eitzen put in as new chief executive of Eitzen Maritime Services after sudden departure of Annette Malm Justad.
  • Deep Sea fixes into Brazil
    Norwegian owner reduces spot exposure with two Maersk anchor-handling deals.
  • STX snares another Island deal
    Europe's largest shipbuilder wins $140m PSV order from long-standing customer Island Offshore.
  • Quotes of the week
    Michael Skov is fighting fit as he pedals back into the industry and a new P&I outfit says it's not writing fiction.
  • Australia planning new ports
    Terminals needed in Spencer Gulf as 24 more mines expected to open in near future.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Clarksons is chasing commissions in court while Norwegian tanker owners are swapping ships.
  • Stocks not socks for Marsh's kids
    Braemar boss Alan Marsh repeats party piece buying 10,000 shares for his children.
  • Profits jump at Frontline
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker player sees income jump nearly three-fold on a year ago.
  • Rem Offshore profit slumps in Q2
    Failure to repeat last year's bumper income from asset sales leads to sharp fall in profit at Oslo Axess-quoted owner.
  • Guangzhou adds yard space
    Chinese builder in $13m rental of plot in Jiangsu to solve order bottleneck and attract larger tanker orders.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hunts bond sale
    German container line linked to EUR 500m debt issue in more favourable markets.
  • Shih Wei slides in first half
    Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue increases, but income from investments sharply down.
  • ITC sees profit dip in Q2
    Frontline spin-off's bottom line shrinks following ship sale and debt payments.
  • Spot of bother at Golar Energy
    Norwegian LNG player hurt in first half by over-tonnaged markets and higher costs.
  • China Cosco readies $735m bond sale
    Ten-year bond sale part of larger plan by China Cosco Holdings to repay debt and fund expansion programme.
  • Passengers rescued from ferry
    Authorities evacuate 138 people trapped overnight on Indonesian vessel off Bali.
  • First-half tank tonic for Vopak
    Dutch oil storage player has increased earnings as capacity expands in 2010.
  • Angelo steps up at Intertanko
    Deputy chief and former USCG man to take over from retiring Peter Swift at tanker owners' organisation.
  • Opec cutting crude shipments
    Refinery maintenance season means slowdown for tanker cargoes to middle of September.
  • Maersk presses on with rate rise
    Unsatisfactory Atlantic box business means Danish owner will hike rates in fourth quarter, with more rises to come.
  • Glencore profits up 42%
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant sees interim profits jump on improving global economy.
  • Golar ups divi despite loss
    Oslo and US-listed LNG player increases dividend to shareholders with promise of more to come.
  • ICG profit gets volcanic boost
    Irish Ferries owner sees profit rise in first half as passenger numbers increase on closure of European air space.
  • Bourbon in Aussie fix
    Offshore player's joint venture with Oceanteam wins three year charter for DP2 construction vessel.
  • Lower revenues dent Alam
    Weaker performance in two main business segments hurt Malaysian shipowner in second quarter.
  • Daewoo confirms gas deal
    Korean shipyard to pocket $320m for eight ethylene carriers ordered by new Singapore investment vehicle.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Zim earns profit as rates, volumes rise
  • EU probes vessel P&I industry
  • Angelo to replace Swift as Intertanko chief
  • Nigeria cleared for takeoff to U.S.
  • JAL downsizes cargo operations
  • Carstens named new UPS Singapore head
  • Intermodal traffic continues rebound
  • Ryan named president of Freight Handlers
  • Greenbrier: Demand grows for 53-footers
  • Commerce to strengthen AD/CVD oversight
  • Toll profit rises 7% in fiscal year
  • Clark heads marketing at Savi Technology
  • Age lowered for U.S. broker license test
  • FMC investigates alleged misdescription
  • Judge sides with L.A. port on truck plan
  • Ferrin steps down as Jacksonville port chief
  • China Merchants names new president

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • EPA proposes extended no dumping zone
    The EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, proposes an extended no-discharge zone for California. The ban will prohibit sewage discharges from all vessels above 300 tons, including cruise and
  • Bulker takes the Northern route to China
    The Danish-owned bulk carrier Nordic Barents is the first non-Russian flagged vessel to sail through the Northern Sea Route. The vessel departs from Kirkenes at the beginning of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Volatile crude gives bunker markets a rollercoaster ride
    Narrow trading range, but plenty of price movement.
  • End of week sees further gains
    'Choppy' market activity predicted for next week.
  • Bunker prices firming across the board
    Rotterdam market activity 'terribly quiet', players say.
  • Fujairah prices still firming as week ends
    Sharp gains in Suez.
  • Lintec finds 7.5% of tested ECA fuels above 1.00% sulphur limit
    Figure falls to 2.5% if 'grey area' test results are taken into account; potential conflict with stricter IMO sulphur verification procedures.
  • Failure to secure fuel contracts leaves owners exposed
    Drewry Shipping Consultants says that without contracts 'budgets can be blown to the four winds'.
  • Bunker spill at Australian coal terminal
    Transport Workers Federation says spill highlights dangers of 'flag of convenience' vessels.
  • INTERTANKO names next MD
    Joe Angelo to succeed Peter Swift, Kathi Stanzel appointed Deputy MD.
  • Prices mostly firmer Friday
    Demand at major Asian ports mainly below average.
  • Glencore sees profits soar
    Chemoil's majority shareholder sees H1 profits climb 42%.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to triple bunker sales at Shanghai by year-end
    Plans to start supply of MGO product in early October.
  • Slight dip in South China fuel oil inventories
    Volumes forecast to increase during the current week.
  • Bonded MGO supplies 'very tight' at Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru
    Only 15 mt of MGO avails left in local storage facilities, says trader.
  • New bunker trading platform sees first physical delivery
    'Historic moment' for NR-X, the shipping industry and the marine fuel industry, says company director.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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
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