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May 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Now for slow fix after BP 'top kill' fails
    BP plc's 'top kill' oil well plug failed on Saturday, practically killing any optimism among Gulf coast residents that the mammoth spill fouling their coast and fishing industry will end any time soon.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yusen Terminals starts pilot solar project at LA Port
  • China's import and export value in April up 39.4 pc
  • Yangtze River trunk stream ports' throughput up 33.5pc in April
  • BIMCO's 2011 AGM to be held in Vancouver June 6-8, 2011
  • Georgia's deepwater ports generate jobs, income for state
  • Cicek Shipyard to return to ship repair market
  • CAL to launch new Houston-Auckland service in 2011
  • Boeing Shanghai MRO for Thailand's Business Air
  • Russia's ABC launch weekly Frankfurt connection
  • Canada to tighten air cargo security with screening measures

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ITT commences operations in India
  • ESPLL Q4 revenue up by 19 pc
  • Forwarders fear early imposition of peak season surcharges
  • Rope in private sector to develop inland waterways-Plan panel
  • Investigation cell for maritime mishaps cleared
  • GE Shipping to augment fleet
  • DIESL ropes in TCS for landmark IT solution
  • Interim anti-dumping duty mooted on STPP from China
  • India-Mercosur talks on PTA in June
  • Radial tyre imports freed from restricted list
  • Surge in 2-wheeler tyre imports worries rubber planters
  • India, Asean may ink FTA on services in Aug.
  • New South Wales seeks investments
  • Dighi port poised to draw anchor
  • Noble Group's exit not to affect Gopalpur port development
  • Major Ports officers' body meets Minister
  • CWC felicitates ICD-Dashrath users
  • DHL subsidiary to open FTWZ at Sriperumbudur in November
  • MoS Secretary satisfied with progress of Vallarpadam ICTT
  • UN pats India, projects 8 pc growth in 2010-11
  • Reach out to rural economy, help in skill development, PM tells industry
  • CCEA clears way for speeding up PSUs' divestment process
  • DLF wants to revive SEZ project in Kolkata
  • State farmers seek compensation for EU rejection of grapes
  • Praful & US Exim Bank chief hold talks

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 27, 2010
  • Bibby Distribution reports record profits in 2009
    The Liverpool-based UK forwarding and logistics group Bibby Distribution has reported record profits for the second consecutive year, with profits of GBP 5.8 million on a turnover ...
  • Logwin establishes national subsidiary in Kenya
    The global logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has established its own regional company in Kenya. The first office opened in the Kenyan capi...
  • Wincanton to manage supply chain for Goldbeck
    The logistics and transport service provider Wincanton, together with Goldbeck Solar GmbH, has established an end-to-end environment friendly transport chain to supply goods to Gol...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2010
  • BP tries its next options
  • Top Kill fails

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Greenbrier cutting work week in wake of Portland River Plan
  • Weekly rail freight numbers continue to gain ground
  • Coast Guard bans vessel from calling US ports
  • Coast Guard keeping tabs on vessel near Columbia mouth
  • FHA unveils new tool for finding traffic bottlenecks

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Zim cuts losses to $82m in first quarter
    Line still in the red despite cutting ship charter costs by about a third
  • Maersk Tankers looks to move on Positive start for 2010 as Asia-Europe box rates rally
  • Zim buoyed by ratings upgrade
  • Eitzen Gas to continue ship sale strategy
    Company to dispose older vessels in bid to improve profitability
  • Ethylene predicted to lead revival for gas shipping
  • Golden Ocean reports $24m profit in first quarter
    Dry bulk operator sees improvement from $16.6m a year earlier
  • Bullish Eagle Bulk boss declares the days of distress are over
  • Fuel costs push Attica losses deeper
    Attica slumps to a $27m after-tax loss for the quarter
  • Attica Group tumbles into the red

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Obama freezes US drilling
    PRESIDENT Obama, who plans a visit today to monitor efforts to halt the Gulf of Mexico spill disaster, has suspended virtually all current and new offshore US oil drilling
  • Cocaine found in banana box
    CUSTOMS officials have seized a consignment of 117kg of cocaine in St Petersburg, hidden in a banana container
  • Australian warship halts pirates
    A WARSHIP from Australia has reportedly have stopped a skiff full of pirates thought to have been staging attacks on merchant ships off the Gulf of Aden
  • Gdansk terminal deal signed
    A CONTRACT was reportedly signed today to build a new terminal at Poland's Baltic port of Gdansk
  • UK to axe planning panel
    BRITAIN'S new coalition government is axing the Infrastructure Planning Commission, an independent body that weighed infrastructure projects
  • How Navios turned tide
    NAVIOS Holdings bought 1.8M last-minute shares in its 'blank cheque' tanker company to secure its majority vote this week, an SEC filing reveals
  • US: begone Wilmina!
    A TANKER has been banished from US shores for three years by the Coast Guard for pollution law violations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • NS Chief Sees Nothing to Like in Rail Bill
  • Hertwig Named President at Florida East Coast Railway
  • Truck Tonnage Rose 9.4 Percent in April
  • Truckload Demand Strong But Slowing
  • April Steel Imports Inch Up 0.9 Percent From March
  • LAX Freight Grows 28 Percent, Rebound Levels Off
  • Advocate Urges Congress to Protect Pension Benefits
  • Greenbrier Cuts Workweek for Barge Building
  • PBGC Splits Chicago-area Trucking Pension Fund
  • OOCL Hikes Rates to Australia
  • Consumers Earn More, Spend the Same
  • Canada Post Chief to Take Over at UK's Royal Mail
  • Retailer Hancock Ships Faster, Raises Freight Spending
  • Antwerp Takes Stake in DP World Terminal
  • NOL Chief Says Private Infrastructure Investment Needed
  • Consortium Cancels Forth Ports Takeover Offer
  • Global Economy to Grow 3.7 Percent
  • Hitachi to Acquire Major Indian Forwarder
  • Japanese Ship Orders Double in April
  • South Korea Fines Airlines for Cargo Price Fixing

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • The sage doth talk good sense
    The official Royal barge on London's River Thames, the Royal Nore, was this week the venue for COSCO Group's charismatic president and ceo, Capt. Wei Jia-fu to celebrate his well-deserved Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award; presented to the executive at the Guildhall on Monday evening.
  • Cracks appear as Danaos cancels boxships
  • New transpac service to launch
  • ERFA questions bailout of Belgium Railways
  • Poor pricing zaps Zim
  • Yangtze River boosts infrastructure

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • US bans Awilco tanker
    The US has banished a Norwegian suezmax for three years over 'extremely serious deliberate offenses'.
  • Lasco fraud for trial
    Judge refuses summary judgment over diversion of millions in alleged chartering scam involving Ventspils chief, Aivars Lembergs.
  • Odfjell scraps Bow Prima
    Norwegian owner takes $3.3m hit on sale of chemical tanker for recycling in Chinese yard.
  • 'Don't mention the norovirus'
    A much-disinfected cruiseship will be entertaining German guests under a new name.
  • Mexican port boss arrested
    Manzanillo captain Jorge Arturo Castaneda held over alleged links to drug trafficking.
  • Murmansk restores dividend
    Russian tanker owner handing over $19m to shareholders after missing 2008 payment.
  • Quotes of the week
    George Economou opens his empty wallet while Torm wants to stay away from the headlines.
  • Latvian ship in fuel shortage bust
    MCA detains Uniship's Taigeta after master forced to set off without enough diesel fuel.
  • Fredriksen ready to fight?
    Tycoon's Seadrill has not given up hope of beating Ensco to control of Scorpion Offshore.
  • James Fisher offloads Supremity
    UK owner cuts tanker capacity by selling products carrier to Norwegian interests.
  • Palmali scoops aframaxes
    Ambitious Turkish owner bags two resales at Tsuneishi, and lines up VLCC and suezmax deals.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Stena swells its orderbook at Samsung Heavy while a Korean bank goes out on a bulker binge.
  • Former cop seized after leap
    Jamaican sex assault suspect nabbed after jumping from Carnival Liberty cruiseship at Ocho Rios.
  • Antwerp buys into new terminal
    Belgium port eyes barge traffic by taking stake in DP World's Beverdonk facility.
  • Tuzla claims another victim
    Turkish yard worker killed after crane rope snapped at Selahhatin Shipyard in Istanbul.
  • Golden and Pipavav settle
    Bulker owner's long-running spat with Indian yard over panamax bulk order has finally been resolved.
  • Northstream pulls Forth bid
    "Current economic uncertainty" kyboshes consortium's chase of Forth Ports which sees share price slump.
  • CECO suffers Chemical burn
    Axel Eitzen-led Camillo Eitzen sent into the red in first quarter following $10m Eitzen Chemical sting.
  • Golden Ocean in strong start
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner sees profits jump nearly 44% on a year ago on strong rates.
  • Mosvold settles rig dispute
    Dubai yard to now build only one jack up for Norwegian rig owner after nine month dispute.
  • Pac Basin bulker breaks down
    Vessel belonging to Hong Kong bulker owner reportedly left without power off US west coast port.
  • Another cape for Navios
    Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner picks up another capesize resale under construction in Korea.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • MLL to manage 10 Military Sealift Command ships
  • Zim has $82 million loss in 1st quarter
  • NOL: Make private investment easier
  • Delta Cargo offers new routes
  • Mok to head North Asia for DHL Supply Chain
  • Russian Railways to buy 221 Siemens locomotives
  • Maybe you can fight city hall?
  • Florida knows its chicken
  • Rep. Mica urges action on HMT bill
  • Port of N.Y.-N.J.: More containers, fewer trucks
  • Chinese investing in Zeebrugge terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Wilhelmsen tanker banned from US ports
    The 150.000 DWT Norwegian flagged crude oil tanker Wilmina, built 1997, has been banned from all US ports for three years. After a tip from a crew member, the
  • World fleet will grow in the years ahead
    According to a study from the Clarkson Research Services, the world fleet will grow 7.2 per cent in 2010 and 8.7 per cent in 2011. European owners account
  • STX in cooperation on Russian order
    STX Finland may receive a Russian order for a combined icebreaker and oil spill combat vessel of Aker Arctic Technology's ARC 100 design. The Finnish companies STX Finland Oy, Aker
  • BP oil spill larger than Exxon Valdez disaster
    The volume of the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has most likely surpassed the Exxon Valdez disaster in 1989. The oil could be flowing at a rate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Bunker prices hit bottom
    Window of lower bunker numbers soon to close.
  • Markets mostly higher to end week
    Bunkers taking their cue from early gains ahead of US long weekend.
  • Double-digit price jumps
    Bunkering disruptions anticipated in Piraeus next week.
  • Malta next destination for Horizon Terminals
    New terminal to have 600,000 cubic meters capacity for black and clean products.
  • Strong IFO gains in Fujairah
    More mixed picture elsewhere in MEA region.
  • New Aegean terminal to cater to North American ECA
    Up to 120,000 mt tank capacity to be built at recently secured site in Jamaica.
  • Land secured for Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal
    Port operator to construct fuel oil terminal with four million tonnes per year capacity.
  • Oil spill closes Singapore beaches
    Beyond conventional clean-up methods, MPA reports 'encouraging' results from experimenting with absorbent plastic beads.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage flow to Singapore set to rise
    10% increase expected in June, but Middle East utilities and growing demand from ships may soak up more fuel oil.
  • Marine fuel prices up in key ports
    Low demand at all major ports as Singapore market closes for holiday.
  • Hyundai Heavy unveils eco-friendly gas engine
    Claims new engine reduces CO2 and NOx emissions by 20% and 97% respectively.
  • Bank predicts box shipping to recover by end-2011
    Slow steaming to support demand for box vessels, says HSH Nordbank.
  • Hambantota 'not affected' by new bunker facilities in India
    Competitive bunker rates in the works at Hambantota Port, says SLPA chairman.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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