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March 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container market stirring as lines adjust capacity
    THE container market is starting to stir again after months of quiet consolidation, with lines shuffling capacity around and shippers starting to complain about rising rates.
  • Lower profits for Hutchison, Cosco
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's port unit, the world's largest container terminal operator, and Cosco Pacific Ltd posted lower second-half profits as a global recession dampened world trade.
  • Women on the board: the reality and the myth
    MANY businesses worldwide are still failing to make the most of female talent, according to a report issued on International Women's Day by the World Economic Forum.
Strait Talk
  • Balanced on a knife-edge
    ANYBODY sitting through the keynote conference session at last week's Asia Pacific Maritime trade show will have come away with a much better idea of the current state of shipping markets, especially of the liner trades.Â' I know I certainly did, and I spend most of my time writing about those topics.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container market stirring as lines adjust capacity
    THE container market is starting to stir again after months of quiet consolidation, with lines shuffling capacity around and shippers starting to complain about rising rates.
  • Lower profits for Hutchison, Cosco
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's port unit, the world's largest container terminal operator, and Cosco Pacific Ltd posted lower second-half profits as a global recession dampened world trade.
  • Women on the board: the reality and the myth
    MANY businesses worldwide are still failing to make the most of female talent, according to a report issued on International Women's Day by the World Economic Forum.
Strait Talk
  • Balanced on a knife-edge
    ANYBODY sitting through the keynote conference session at last week's Asia Pacific Maritime trade show will have come away with a much better idea of the current state of shipping markets, especially of the liner trades.Â' I know I certainly did, and I spend most of my time writing about those topics.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Whampoa profit 12pc up, but HPH 7pc down in downturn
  • Cosco Pacific 2009 profit down 37pc, but revenue up 3.4pc
  • Hong Kong's HPH sacks Amsterdam Ceres management team
  • Ship shortage causes US-bound container pile-up in Asia
  • China Shipping Development Company profits plunge 80.2pc
  • Yangtze mouth's deepwater channel opens for trial operations
  • Hamburg Sud Euro-Med service extends Aegean calls to Aliaga
  • Alphaliner: Rising container capacity threatens rate recovery
  • Oops! Pirates take on warship - but navy lets them go
  • Wan Hai, Simatech, Evergreen launch Sri Lanka-East Africa service
  • New APL terminal in Pakistan poised to be regional hub
  • Bristol wins approval for 1.5 million TEU box terminal
  • DP World orders Cargotec gear for Peruvian terminal
  • Indian commerce minister credits Asia for global recovery
  • GAC Marine Logistics opens new office in Chennai
  • Air China, Cathay to exploit Shanghai cargo market
  • China air cargo boom fuelled by garment backlogs
  • Air India considers leaving cargo business in place

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Safmarine reintroduces upgraded ME 3 service
  • Asian shipowners grapple with ways to tackle piracy
  • Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics ties up funds for expansion
  • SCI & SAIL form 50:50 JV company
  • Malaysia hopes to ink free trade pact with India this year
  • Tech, aerospace partnerships with Belgian firms
  • Toyota to export cars initially through Ennore Port
  • Upsized 6,000-TEU Wan Hai vessel docks at AMCT
  • Rlys to continue busy season surcharge in 2010-11
  • RITES to run Saudi railway line
  • India, Bangla to allow free movement of cargo trucks
  • Core sector grows by 4.5 pc in February'10
  • Govt threatens to move WTO against US, EU proposal for carbon tax on exports
  • Nath invites Canadian cos to invest in highway projects
  • Strengthening rupee whips icing off exporters' cake
  • ...urges govt to review duty drawback recovery order
  • WTO members abandon deadline for new trade deal
  • Arun Nanda & Praveen Toshniwal at helm of CII (WR)

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Momentum Logistics opens third new office in Abu Dhabi
    A little under 18 months after it first opened its doors in October 2008, Sharjah-based Momentum Logistics, a subsidiary of international port management company, Gulftainer, has c...
  • UTi with higher revenue and operating profit in Q4/2010
    The forwarding and logistics company UTi Worldwide Inc, headquartered in Long Beach CA (USA), has reported its financial results for its fiscal Q4/2010. Revenues were USD 991.5 mil...
  • DB Schenker Logistics with less revenue and operating profit in 2009
    DB Schenker Logistics, the logistics division of the state-owned German rail and logistics operator Deutsche Bahn (DB), has released its 2009 results. Revenue fell by 23.4% to...
  • Indian ports see growth
    With economic activity picking up in Europe and across many other countries, Indian ports have registered growth in February for the seventh consecutive month. India's major ports ...
  • WWL expanding North America-Middle East service
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in factory-to-dealer logistics, has announced significant enhancements to its ocean service from North America to the Middle E...
  • Grimaldi Naples serving Libya with new direct link from Spain
    The Naples (Italy)-based shipping giant Grimaldi has strengthened its Mediterranean network by a direct ro-ro line connecting Barcelona and Valencia (both Spain) to the Libyan port...
  • New ferry call in Le Havre
    The "Norman Arros", afast ferry chartered by LD Lines, made its first call at the Terminal de Grand-Bretagne at the port of Le Havre (France) on 29 March. The vessel is t...
  • Emirates and Etihad inaugurate service to Tokyo
    With the start of the new 2010 summer schedules, the UAE-based airlines Emirates and Etihad launched their new nonstop services to the Japanese capital Tokyo. Etihad's Tokyo servic...
  • European reactions on outcome of EU-US negotiations
    ACI Europe, the European region of Airports Council International (ACI), the worldwide professional association of airport operators, has welcomed the outcome of latest round of EU...
  • JAL reduces its international cargo fuel surcharge
    Japan Airlines (JAL) is reducing its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan only on 1 April. In April 2009, JAL began to adjust its cargo fuel sur...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • $13.2 million more for Enterprise EDSRA
  • Genoa Design wins Iraqi OSV design contract
  • Stena prototype tests air cushion concept
  • Catamaran caters for beach lovers

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • UK eyes cash injection for seafarer training
    Owners and unions welcome government shift on schemes to boost new intake
  • Danaos in moves to fend off cash crunch
    Containership owner in talks over future funding for ongoing fleet expansion
  • UN climate change group to debate levy on shipping
    London meeting to be co-chaired by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his Ethiopian counterpart Meles Zenawi
  • Excel Maritime names two new senior executives
    Chief financial officer Lefteris Papatrifon to be replaced with two appointments made from outside the shipping industry

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • West/East VLCC trades soar
    US ANALYST McQuilling has reported new data confirming that West-to-East VLCC trades are playing a far more pivotal role than in the past
  • Erika spill verdict is upheld
    A FRENCH appeals court today upheld a ruling that oil major Total and related parties were criminally responsible for environmental damage from the Erika oil spill
  • Aker-Petrobras deal signed
    BRAZIL'S Petrobras today signed a three-year deal with Aker Solutions to provide offshore services, Aker announced
  • Ship towed off Florida Keys
    A DISABLED box ship was under US Coast Guard tow today 56km southwest of Marathon in the ecologically sensitive Florida Keys
  • Seafarers sought in sinking
    SALVORS are searching today for two seafarers from the reefer ship Kea, which sank about 160 miles off northwestern Spain
  • Results mixed at Polish ports
    POLAND'S Gdynia, Szczecin and Swinoujscie have recorded a joint 14% drop in cargo handling from 2008 figures
  • Artis raises TBS stake
    ARTIS Capital Management, the San Francisco hedge fund, is rapidly amassing ownership in TBS International and now holds 17.6% of outstanding shares

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Improved Auto Demand Lifts Rail Shipments
  • Maersk to Test No-Show Fees
  • Asian Ocean Carriers Slashed Fleets
  • Pacer Replaces Commercial, Finance Chiefs
  • DOT Taps Freight Groups for Stats Help
  • NAFTA Trade Soared in January
  • Steel Imports Declined in February
  • USPS Seeks One-Day Delivery Reduction
  • Foster Buys Bridge Operation
  • FedEx Express to Test Electric Trucks in LA
  • Transmile Adds Singapore Freighter Service
  • Hutchison Whampoa to Buy Terminals
  • APM Terminals to Standardize Equipment
  • Global Air Cargo Surges 26.5 Percent
  • Danaos Lost $16 Million in Fourth Quarter
  • Teamsters Praise NLRB Appointments
  • Tampa Adds 15 Acres to Container Terminal
  • Ports Group Elects Chairman

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai and Simatech team up for East Africa
  • Sydney stevedore crushed
  • K+N set to grow in Thailand

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • 'Ghost fleet ' tied to Saipan scrap bid
    Salvage outfit tipped to win lucrative scrapping contract for Marad's mothballed Suisun Bay Reserve fleet.
  • Pricing prospects for Scorpio IPO
    Wall Street appears anxious for Lolli-Ghetti family tanker outfit to reveal the pricing scheme for its initial public offering.
  • Iron ore pricing boosts bulkers?
    Drybulk stocks may see major gains following new iron ore pricing schemes, says an analyst at Deutsche Bank.
  • Kirby tug in 'big river' crash
    Barge sinks following collision between two tugs in the Mississippi River.
  • CMB proposes payout slash
    Euronext-listed parent of drybulk outfit Bocimar may chop end of year dividend as much as 24%.
  • Weather sparks piracy threat
    Marad issues urgent three-month warning for US-flag ships transiting pirate-infested waters.
  • Total fails in Erika appeal
    Oil major's protest it was not responsible for the 1999 disaster falls on deaf ears at French appeal court.
  • Asian carriers in fleet cull
    Hanjin and NYK lead the pack as Asian carriers shed tonnage via scrapping and second hand sales, Alphaliner says.
  • Genco profit forecast sliced
    A looming end to several charter contracts leads analyst to cut full-year view on Peter Georgiopoulos-led shipowner.
  • Wet woes are brushed aside
    Six out of 10 tanker charterers predict rate rise this year up from only 20% in January, survey shows.
  • Greek buys $105m VLCCs
    Almi Tankers pens apparently expensive newbuilding pair at Daewoo Shipbuilding.
  • Collision master bailed
    Filipino captain of Japanese bulker which hit and sank Indian Coastguard boat last week freed on bail.
  • Juicy bonus for Jinhui pair
    Founders Ng Siu Fai and Ng Kam Wah Thomas earn $21,443 per day each in 2009 thanks to huge payout.
  • Genting cuts cruise losses
    Malaysia's former Star Cruises fared better in 2009 as it focused more on 'gaming-centric' routes.
  • Cosco Pacific profit drops
    Hong Kong-listed port player reveals worse than feared decline in its full-year bottom line.
  • Danaos sinks into the red
    John Coustas-led containership company slumps to fourth quarter loss; reveals financing shortfall.
  • Two new faces at Excel
    Gabriel Panayotides-led Greek bulker owner fills two management seats as CFO heads to board.
  • Banga sells Noble stock
    Noble veteran Harindarpal "Harry" Banga has cut his stake in Hong Kong commodities group.
  • Maersk adds Vietnam stop
    Danish liner giant to add direct call at Vung Tau to US west coast service with post-panamax tonnage.
  • Socatra books MRs at Mipo
    Societe d'Armement et de Transport (Socatra) has ordered four 37,000-dwt tankers at Hyundai yard.
  • NOL secures $150m loan
    Pair of boxship newbuilding giants to be part-financed by fresh funds from Japanese bank.
  • NOL volumes jump 37%
    Liner firm sees second month of huge rise in container volumes as it ties up loan for newbuildings.
  • Long Beach bonds rated 'AA'
    Ratings agency gives thumbs up to US west coast port's planned bond issues
  • Trio face ferry charges
    Shipping boss, master and first mate will stand trial over sinking of Princess Ashika off Tonga last year.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Hyundai 2009 loss $499 million
  • Maersk seeks $500 million cost reduction
  • Bank: Early container recovery 'unlikely'
  • Chinese airlines consider St. Louis market
  • O'Leary named Alaska Railroad's interim CEO
  • Miss. DOT chief rips Obama's transport policies
  • Bersin may not need Senate confirmation
  • U.S. indicts Hong Kong man on export violations
  • Reliability also has downside
  • Hutchison Whampoa profit up despite downturn
  • COSCO Pacific profit drops
  • Long Beach port receives strong bond rating

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Curoil confirms product availability
    All grades available despite refinery strike.
  • Stena Bulk to test air cushion ship in Sweden
    Reducing frictional resistance is expected to see energy savings of 20 to 30 percent.
  • Prices firming across Europe
    Double-digit gains in South Europe.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Durban prices also mixed.
  • NYK's first 'bubble' ship ready
    Company says it will be the first vessel engaged in overseas transport to make use of a permanently installed air-lubrication system.
  • Bunker surcharges under attack
    Asian shippers call the charges 'unreasonable and discriminatory'.
  • Total loses appeal over Erika spill
    French appeals court confirms that oil major was negligent.
  • Quadrise Fuels 'pleased' with marine sector progress
    Hopes its emulsion fuel will make headway in marine market through cooperation with Maersk, reports narrowing losses.
  • RN Bunker joins Russian bunker association
    Members of RosMorRechBunker cover 70% of the Russian bunker market.
  • Lukoil not yet active in Constanza
  • Bunker prices strengthening
    Hong Kong prices, however, are generally stable.
  • Brightoil spends $7.7 million on cargo pumps
    Takes order from New York-listed firm, which will supply 180 pumps through 2011.
  • Singapore floating storage construction tender in progress
    Government agency completes phase two project studies and targets to call for tender in Q2.
  • Hong Kong releases 2009 bunker fuel sales data
    Official statistics similar to industry estimates of 5-6 million mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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