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BRIEFS
September 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index surges on China demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index was pushed up on Tuesday, after Chinese demand picked up following the end of last week's holiday, traders said.
  • Mideast VLCC oversupply worsens to 28%
    The surplus of supertankers competing for cargoes of Middle East oil expanded, hurting owners' efforts to pull the market out of its longest run of losses for at least two years.
  • Shipping Corp to sell 20% of shares
    State-run Shipping Corp of India could launch its follow-on share sale for a 20 per cent equity stake before December, the managing director said on Tuesday.
  • Evergreen to buy Samsung ships for US$1b

Sched Netweb site
  • Ningbo Port IPO slips in Shanghai, will seek Hong Kong listing
  • TS Lines to enter Far East to US west coast trade
  • September lay-ups flatten at 1.6pc or 224,000 TEU
  • Iraq signs with company to create 66-freighter fleet
  • India establishes first e-terminal in Chennai
  • Panama Canal expansion Long Beach campus forum October 6
  • CN and DP World sign Vancouver service level agreement
  • India's container throughput up 10pc in first 5 months
  • Air China to pay US$1.1 billion on four Boeing 777s
  • Analysts: 77pc of manufactured goods will move by air by 2020
  • US Commerce Secretary 'enthused' about St Louis-China air hub

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 'Reefer war' hotting up, observes Drewry
  • INDEV Group's 'Esthell The Village Resort' near Mahabalipuram thrown open for vacationers
  • SCI holding talks to acquire 15 pc stake in Bharati Shipyard
  • SCI's follow-on shares sale likely by Dec.
  • US ex-im trade faces sea of troubles ahead, warns WSC
  • 53 pc rise in coffee exports
  • Trade walls are only irritants, Sharma tells US
  • CCT wins coveted National Safety Award
  • Mir Projects to prepare feasibility report on developing Tadri port
  • Vasan asks Singapore to be partner in ports & shipping developments
  • Euro III switch makes petrol, diesel costlier
  • IATA chief sees Indian aviation grounded by archaic laws
  • Cotton exports allowed from Nov. 1
  • Even edible oils till Jan. 31
  • Exports stagnating at $ 18 bn every month
  • Free rice imports for now
  • High global prices halt wheat imports
  • India has 1,26,700 millionaires!
  • 216-page manual attempts to decipher Budget process
  • Anup Pujari is new DGFT
  • Huzhou trade team arrives on business
  • Third world engine to drive global economic growth, says World Bank study

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • BLG and Ziegler (Schweiz) AG compliant with ISO 14001 standard
    BLG Basler Lagerhaus- und Speditionsgesellschaft (BLG), a Swiss forwarding company based in Basel and its sister company Ziegler (Schweiz) AG, both members of the Belgian Zieg...
  • Dachser continues to invest in Germany
    The global logistics service provider Dachser is investing around EUR 14 million in extending its Alsdorf branch in Germany. By July 2011 the site will have almost doubled in size ...
  • Agility acts as exclusive forwarder for Gunnebo in China
    The logistics service provider Agility has been appointed by Gunnebo, a security solutions specialist, as the exclusive forwarder for all its transport flows from China to Europe. ...
  • Hutchison has big plans for the port of Barcelona
    The terminals at the port of Barcelona (Spain) only handled a total of 1.8 million teu last year, 29% less than in boom year 2008. Nevertheless, the terminal operator Tercat Hutchi...
  • Magna's top manager transferring to Russian Machines
    Siegfried Wolf, co-chief executive officer of the Austro-Canadian automobile supplier Magna, is transferring to Russia. Wolf will become chairman of the supervisory board of the Ru...
  • ESC welcomes proposals to eliminate anti-trust immunity for carriers in the US
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) has welcomed the US Shipping Act of 2010, which was introduced by Congressman Jim Oberstar. The act proposes to eliminate antitrust immuni...
  • NYK: new Hong Kong-Rotterdam LCL service
    NYK Logistics North Continent recently launched a new LCL service between Hong Kong and Rotterdam, with onward distribution available throughout Europe and China. Through close coo...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • International Paint boosts anti-fouling product line
  • Teekay's Bjorn Moller to retire
  • Pirates seize asphalt tanker
  • Bob Dudley shakes things up at BP
  • Classification surveyor convicted in pollution conspiracy

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Port association installs new officers for 2010-11
  • ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of August
  • Wallenius taps Connor as deputy chief executive
  • Port of Bremerton nets SBA cash for energy analysis
  • Congressman onboard with Coast Guard act passage

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Maersk expects end to US concessions
    But Danish line wants to see an end to tariff filing regarded as both costly and irrelevant
  • Bigger is better for expanded DFDS
  • Maritime industry needs a new image
  • Kolding seeks Net benefit on bookings
  • Odfjell cancels three ships on order in China
    Tanker operator cancels three of six ships on order at Chongqing Chuandong...
  • First-half tanker slippage rate increases to...
  • Asian governments urged to enact liner reform laws
    Asian Shippers Council says Oberstar bill heralds new beginning to end antitrust...
  • McCain continues pursuit of Jones Act
  • Ningbo Marine secondhand acquisition joins fleet
    Purchased for $18m in June, the 70,000 dwt bulk carrier will join ocean shipping...
  • Box line angels follow the fools' order rush

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Big Apple port strike ends
    UNION protestors have laid down their pickets and ended a two-day work stoppage that paralysed six terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey
  • Relieving that sinking feeling
    WÄRTSILÄ confirmed today it expects a month's delay in delivering six new engines to Fincantieri ' to replace those that sank on a barge off Trieste earlier this month
  • Ship emission talks snarled
    HOPE IS fading today that the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee could wind up meetings this week with no agreement on carbon ship emissions, delegates told Fairplay
  • Pirates seize bitumen tanker
    PIRATES seized a bitumen carrier early this morning off Tanzania, news agency reports have confirmed
  • Strikers stymie Spanish ports
    MOST PORTS and shipyards in Spain are being paralysed today by a general strike, as unions protest government changes in labour laws and austerity measures
  • Teekay's boss to retire
    TEEKAY Corp announced today that CEO Bjorn Moller will retire in 1H11, with Peter Evensen named as successor
  • Drugs seized at Portsmouth
    CANNABIS resin worth almost £500,000 ($790,000) has been found in a truck's trailer at Portsmouth
  • Evergreen makes it 20
  • Iraq export terminal awarded
  • Class snared in OWS case
  • Worker killed at Vigo terminal
  • Seadrill issuing dollar bonds
  • Worker escapes coal collapse
  • FFA drop adds to VLCC gloom
  • Ship operating costs fall

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Teamsters Offer YRC Major Concessions
  • DOT Builds Wind Towers in Stimulus Project
  • FedEx Freight to Raise LTL Rates 6.9 Percent
  • ILA Worker Discusses Dock Work Stoppage (Video)
  • Tony Hatch Discusses the Future of Intermodal (Video)
  • High-Speed Rail Won't Hurt Freight, Says Szabo
  • ILA Ends NY-NJ Work Stoppage
  • Ports Favor Wireless Technology for Operational Improvements
  • Customs Ends Effort to Change First Sale Rule
  • Truck Tonnage Index Drops 2.7 Percent
  • DOT Issues $50 Million Rail Grant in Vermont
  • ILA Strike Leaves Baltimore Untouched
  • Air France KLM, Martinair Face Cartel Claims
  • Short Lines, Truckstops Eye Lame-Duck Tax Credits
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Names Connor Deputy CEO
  • Russian Stevedore Novorossiysk Boosts Profit 21 Percent
  • BA, Iberia, American Airlines to Launch Alliance
  • NY-NJ Terminals Shut for Second Day by ILA Strike
  • Evergreen Orders 10 More Ships
  • CEVA Sees Peak Shipping Slowing Sharply
  • Zollars to Retire From YRC

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • No whiff of toxic gas in Brussels
  • Spain's pain prompts 24-hour stoppage
  • Walkout shuts PANYNJ terminals
  • Resource limits EU Navfor's effectiveness
  • Evergreen strikes contract for 10 more ships

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • DryShips ends HSH debt drama
    George Economou-led owner closes in on covenant compliance as bank rubber stamps amendments to $520m loan pact.
  • Wilson wins $670m OSV loan
    South American offshore alliance finds the firepower it needs to grab a piece of Petrobras' 250-ship OSV requirement.
  • Gas players grab Pateras pair
    Athens-based LPG outfit ties up gas carrier duo as owners opt for chartered tonnage.
  • Hallin scores Angola action
    Subsea arm of US-listed offshore player pens West African diving deal with Acergy.
  • Asphalt Venture hijack confirmed
    No word on welfare of all-Indian crew of 15 onboard bitumen carrier seized off Tanzania.
  • Odfjell chops Chinese tanker trio
    Oslo-listed owner cuts half of its chemical tankers on order at Chongqing Chuandong.
  • NATS set for dividend hike
    Slack spot market will not stop rise in third quarter dividend at Nordic American Tanker Shipping, says Herbjorn Hansson.
  • You are our millionth customer!
    Congratulations to Fortune Plum, ship transit number 1,000,000 through the Panama Canal.
  • Wartsila loses engines in sinking
    Barge goes down with six cruiseship power systems in tornado en route to Fincantieri yard in Italy.
  • Jadroplov heading for profit
    Croatian boxship and bulker owner narrows loss in first half as revenues grow.
  • Moller reveals Teekay Corp exit
    CEO Bjorn Moller announces retirement with Teekay Offshore boss Peter Evensen taking over the hot seat.
  • Bulker grounds in Aegean Sea
    Syrian ship awaiting tugs after it lodged on sand off island of Chios.
  • Norwegian ship feared hijacked
    No contact with bitumen carrier Asphalt Venture leads to suspicion of piracy off Tanzanian coast.
  • Statoil stretches Skandi Stord stay
    Norwegian charterer takes up the last of its options on a Dof anchor handler it first fixed over a decade ago.
  • P&O needs good Neighbours
    Cruise line pays for ship to feature in "positive" storyline of long-running Australian soap.
  • Sevan extends Centrica FPSO deal
    Norwegian owner charters cylindrical production unit for another six months in North Sea.
  • Joint venture joy for Camillo Eitzen
    Oslo-listed shipowner reveals potential $9m profit after teaming up with Bourbon boss in ethylene venture.
  • Crew costs continue to climb
    Small bulker owners are the hardest hit as manning expenses rise once again, study shows.
  • Danish ferry pulled after oil leak
    High-speed Villum Clausen out of service until at least 6 October due to lube leak at Ystad.
  • Novorossiysk up by a fifth
    Russian Black Sea port increases profit on higher revenues in first half of 2010.
  • Arpeni appoints lawyers
    Indonesian shipowner appoints legal advisors to contest Korea Securities Finance Corp suit.
  • Paragon likes liner
    Michael Bodouroglou said boxships provided the "best opportunity" for new investments.
  • Mexico closes oil ports
    Key export terminals of Dos Bocas and Cayo Arcas shut down due to bad weather in Gulf of Mexico.
  • UK's Red Funnel readies axe
    Ferry owner to chop more jobs and slash high-speed services to cut spiralling costs.
  • Tankers should take cover
    Gibson's head of research Steve Christy predicts tough times for tankers over the next two years.
  • LR in Far East focus
    CEO Sadler says future will be China, but HQ will never leave 'the home of classification'.
  • China cash dries up
    DnB NOR says shipowners are beginning to return to conventional shipping banks for finance.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Shippers laud Oberstar carrier bill
  • 'Golden' opportunity for Asia/Europe rates?
  • Maersk TA2 loop resumes Mobile calls
  • China Airlines to pay in price-fixing probe
  • DOT releases 'next step' of National Rail Plan
  • CBP withdraws 'first sale' proposal
  • Report: Asia spending to $32 trillion by 2030
  • House committee urged to lift Cuba restrictions
  • Livingston offers U.S.-Mexico border brokerage
  • ILA's N.Y., Philadelphia protest enters 2nd day
  • L.A. port hires WWL executive
  • Arian named to Los Angeles port board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Fjord Line investigates LNG
    Fjord Line Denmark A/S has decided to make a feasibility study for the purpose to use LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) as fuel on the two ferry-newbuildings, which will
  • Fulton captain has passed away
    Legendary captain Mogens Frohn Nielsen has passed away at the age of 75 years. Mogens Frohn Nielsen pioneered the use of sailingships as floating education and school for youngsters with

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • Sales of AWT's ship routing technology increase substantially
    Fleets realise bunker fuel savings of up to 10 percent and in turn reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Bunker market firms in key ports
    Healthy demand in Gibraltar.
  • Little price movement in Fujairah, Suez
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Ferry operator's bunker costs $1million off target
    UK company to cut services and axe staff.
  • Supplier pressing for tax relief on bunkers
    IndianOil 'taking the lead' in talks with State Governments.
  • Gains in midweek bunker prices
    Mixed demand in Asia's key bunker ports.
  • Strikes continue to disrupt Fos deliveries
    34 tankers waiting to discharge cargo.
  • SSA head questions low sulphur fuel as green alternative
    Low sulphur fuels mean 'more time and energy' spent on refining, says S.S Teo.
  • Swedish firm wins $6.7 million order for Fujairah terminal
    Supplying automation system for phase 6 of Vopak's oil tank terminal expansion.
  • Systems approach to ship design leads to 'major efficiency'
    Investing in individual components 'not enough', says Rolls-Royce research head.

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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
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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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