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August 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pertamina plans to spend US$600m on new tankers
    Indonesia's state oil and gas firm Pertamina said yesterday it plans to spend US$600 million on new oil tankers in the next three years to upgrade its ageing fleet and rely less on charter tankers.
  • China Merchants set to win Colombo job
    China Merchants Holdings (International) Co and Aitken Spence & Co are likely to win a contract to build a US$500 million terminal in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, according to the island nation's Ports Ministry.
  • International forces intercept pirates: NATO
    Japanese, EU and NATO forces cooperated on Sunday to intercept pirates who were preparing to attack ships in the Gulf of Aden, the NATO counter-piracy task force said.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants first half profit up 56.1 to US$244.2 million
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike global rates in September and October
  • China-ASEAN trades soars 49.6pc to US$161 billion in first 7 months
  • New Yiwan railway opens in November linking Wuhan to Chongqing
  • Wanzhou, Chongqing to invest US$880 million in logistics park
  • 13,500-TEU Evelyn Maersk marks 100th mega box ship in Rotterdam in 2010
  • Port of Miami puts rail project on fast track
  • European road rates may have already peaked in Q2
  • INTTRA sees usage of e-commerce for ocean freight rise
  • China Eastern first half profit up 78.8pc to US$259 million
  • China Southern first half profit soars 8,184pc to US$304 million
  • Air China profit soars 60pc to US$675 million in first half
  • Ex-Asiana vice presidents indicted in US price fixing case
  • Oz high federal court quashes lower court ruling on price fixing
  • Iberia first half loss narrows as cargo and biz class recovers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • China Shipping opens Qinzhou & Haiphong service
  • CMA CGM launches new direct service from Asia to South America West Coast
  • CSAV & Libra start China to South Africa loop
  • EVERGREEN LINE to launch new JVT service
  • Evergreen ranked world's 4th biggest box line
  • Hamburg Sud configures Europe-Med services
  • MALA 2010 inundated with nominations
  • MISC profit up despite lower revenue
  • MSC to add Qingdao to Dragon Express Asia-Med service
  • NYK LINE to take over TSK's liner business
  • OOCL joins MAERSK LINE, APL & ZIM in dismissing freight rate derivatives
  • Remarkable H1 growth for Port of Hamburg
  • SCI, CIL to form JV to import coal
  • Sri Lanka to open new port funded with Chinese loan
  • Time ripe for container logistics industry to create platform for growth
  • Wan Hai, Interasia launch Japan, Thailand loop
  • Krishnapatnam Port sets national coal discharge record
  • MbPT to reintroduce amnesty scheme for settlement of suits
  • MPSEZL commences operations at Dahej port
  • Core sector growth crawls up by 3.9 pc in July
  • Demand for hike in iron ore export duty rejected
  • Only surplus cotton will be exported, Khullar assures textile cos
  • Pranab predicts 8.5 pc GDP growth in 2010-11
  • Rs 500-cr. contingency fund for exporters set up
  • State mulls new law to seize idle industrial plots
  • Tax havens creating hurdles in tracing money launderers: Task Force

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Swiss Post improves group profit by 35% in H1
    Switzerland's mail service provider Swiss Post generated a group profit of CHF 484 million in H1/2010, a 35% increase compared to the same period last year. The corporation's opera...
  • Rhenus Eonova now offers individual healthcare transport services
    Hospital logistics provider Rhenus Eonova is adding services to its portfolio to further consolidate its leading position in the healthcare segment. The enterprise has expanded its...
  • Ran Lojistik and ABC European Air and Sea Distribution in cooperation deal
    Ran Deniz ve Hava Tasimacilik (Ran sea and air transport), which is part of the Turkish logistics enterprise Ran Lojistik Hizmetleri, has signed a cooperation contract with the Vie...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Orion Marine Group christens new dredge
  • Guilty plea in USS Ashland piracy case
  • Passengers rescued from grounded adventure cruise ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Turkey joins list of signees of new ship recycling rules
  • Maersk Line set to implement fourth quarter rate increases
  • Lynden Transport named top LTL carrier in annual survey
  • Coast Guard keeping eye on sunken fishing vessel in Clallum Bay
  • OOCL plans to start freight rate increases

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • UK to consider Royal Fleet Auxiliary privatisation
    Ministry of Defence has reopened a decision taken by the last government not to go ahead with privatisation plan amid drive to cut spending
  • Caution the watchword on trade with Iran
  • Greek owners have a key role to play in recovery
  • ABP widens its focus to find opportunities in Ireland and Europe
  • German owners cash in on CSAV recovery
    Dramatic turnaround in fortunes for CSAV results in 10% return on investment for...
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Frontline opts to go fishing rather than accept low rates
    Chief executive Jens Martin Jensen refuses to take rates below $10,000 per day
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud
  • Freight futures brokers hit back at box derivatives critics
    Clarksons and FIS respond to box line opposition and fears of volatility
  • Big ships recast dry bulk landscape

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Consolidator Forecasts Slow Peak for Air Freight
  • Diesel Falls 1.9 Cents to $2.938 per Gallon
  • White House to Establish Export Enforcement Center
  • Spanish Logistics Provider Azkar Acquires Airport Handler
  • Seanergy to Acquire Remaining Stakes in BET and MCS
  • Rebranded Qantas Courier Launches Service
  • NYK to Boost Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Consumer Spending Jumped 0.4 Percent in July
  • Del Monte Terminal Shift Threatens ILA Control
  • Thessaloniki Boosts Container Traffic 5.3 Percent
  • OOCL Hikes Trans-Atlantic, Asia-Australia Rates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • 'Inadequate rates' plague ICG's boxes
  • Damco deepens its Vietnam business
  • Citadel takes control of RVRI
  • Green Reefers' grounded in H1 10
  • Savannah surge stays strong

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • NYMET eyes fresh fixtures
    New York-based commodities trader hunts bulkers on the heels of $120m iron ore deal and Dahlman Rose pact.
  • Hurricane Earl fuels fear
    USCG issues ZULU warning for Caribbean shipping ports as massive storm nears the US coast.
  • Yangzijiang bags bulker boost
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder talks up sizzling summer as two-month backlog binge nears $1bn.
  • Brightoil confirms big VLCC deal
    Chinese petroleum group presses ahead with $537m South Korean tanker order.
  • Hoegh, Greek ships escape
    Flurry of pirate attacks in IRTC sees car carrier and Seabulk vessels targeted but no arrests made.
  • Aurelius secures Dreamboat deal
    Munich investment group buys majority stake in deal that secures future of Deutschland.
  • Shin Yang posts profit
    Newly-listed diversified shipowner in black for the year, reports COA and newbuilding deals.
  • Chinese box and bulk cargoes grow
    Top port operator China Merchants reports impressive first half figures.
  • 'Unviable' MMM slumps to loss
    Troubled Malaysian Merchant Marine "pessimistic" about finding solution as first quarter turns red.
  • Passengers taken off cruise ship
    Elderly vessel caught on uncharted rocks in Canadian Arctic waters.
  • Saga toasts 'healthy' market
    Arne Blystad-led VLCC owner has "sound average rates" to thank for small quarterly profit.
  • Pertamina to spend $600m
    Indonesian owner eyeing 18-ship tanker splurge as it readies massive war chest, report claims.
  • Mississippi medevac saves life
    Authorities launch aerial operation to recue woman stung by medical emergency onboard Russian tanker.
  • STX's Daehan bid 'fails'
    Korean yard giant's offer for struggling compatriot yard knocked back by KDB, report claims.
  • Costs hurt Global Carriers in Q2
    Malaysian tanker owner adds tonnage but extra operating expenses and a dry-docking widen loss.
  • Saudi JV eyes bulkers
    Panamaxes on the menu for new joint venture firmed up between NSCSA and Arasco.
  • Vinashin boss faces axe
    Vietman's prime minister reportedly asks shipbuilder's CEO to stand down as two cut from board.
  • SITC 'still wants $500m'
    Chinese boxship owner still has top figure in mind for planned Hong Kong listing in October.
  • Jinhui sees profits rise
    Oslo-listed bulker owner's bottom line benefits from lower operating costs in the second quarter.
  • NOCC slips into the red
    Norwegian Car Carriers sees results nose dive as it experiences "difficult car carrier market".
  • CGGVeritas inks Pemex gig
    US-listed seismic player wins additional survey work from Mexican state oil company.
  • Sealink profits unchanged
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder and operator suffers weaker revenue, but costs also decline.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Maersk reaffirms rate hike plan
  • Justice clears United, Continental merger
  • U.S. aids Pakistan airline
  • U.S. grant to help Paraguay airport plan
  • U.S. allows mango imports from Pakistan
  • Greencarrier opens in Shenzhen
  • Call for wider port truck regulation
  • 8,500-TEU ship gives Savannah 'view into future'

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Retired after 50 years of service
    The passenger vessel Kristina Regina has most likely done her last longer sea journey and is after a docking to be permanently moored in Turku as a floating hotel, restaurant
  • Maersk Line sued by Argos
    The British home retail group Argos is suing Maersk Line for breaching their mutual agreement. Argos seeks damages on DKK 72 million for the extra costs for shipping 5,000 containers
  • Mols-Linien in deep red after the first half of 2010
    Mols-Linien reports red figures for the first half of 2010. A severe winter with snow covered roads among other things, is one of the explanations for fewer passengers and
  • Four Wilh. Wilhelmsen ro-ro's to recycling in China
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen has sold four of its car carriers to China for recycling. Since the market for vehicle carriers collapsed in 2008, the ships have been surplus. The ships are
  • Turkey signs recycling convention
    Turkey has signed the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2010
  • Bunker market shrugs off crude oil gains
    Prices retreating in several ports Monday after a firm end to last week.
  • Region sees minor price moves despite crude gains
    Firm close for crude oil prices on Friday has limited impact on bunker prices in the Middle East and Africa.
  • SK Energy buys second Indian fuel oil parcel
    380 cSt cargo sold at lower discount with players expecting market to tighten.
  • Ash cloud boosts ferry operator's profits
    But Irish Continental Group reports 48% surge in first half bunker costs.
  • Spill triggers new attack on 'flags of convenience'
    'Foreign ships' responsible for damaging Australia's maritime environment.
  • Bunker prices climbing as week begins
    Demand for bunker fuel below average at most key Asian ports.
  • Bunker business boosts Cosco International H1 revenues
    Plans to expand bunker business; aims to become 'global leading marine fuel supplier'.
  • Tokyo bunker firm eyes expansion to Far East Russia
    International Bunker Services K.K. hires new trader to tap into the Far East Russian market.
  • SinoBunker launches operation at northeastern Chinese port
    Now offers bonded bunker supply at Yingkou port, a port previously solely served by Chimbusco.
  • Pakistan lube oil supplier 'keen' to explore bunker trading
    Supplier has started lube oil trading in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, says CEO and Director of Piraeus Marine Services.

›››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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