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March 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hong Kong plans to develop a regional cruise hub
    The Hong Kong government is committed to developing Hong Kong into a leading regional cruise hub, said a Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) spokesman in a recent interview.
  • Doosan expects engine orders to double this year
    Doosan Engine Co, the world's second-largest maker of ship engines, said that orders may more than double this year as shipping lines resume fleet enlargement plans and the company works to expand its non-marine businesses.
Shipping Times
  • UK consultations start on plan for high-speed rail line
    UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond opened a consultation yesterday on building a '32 billion (S$65.9 billion) high-speed rail line linking London with central and northern England.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hong Kong plans to develop a regional cruise hub
    The Hong Kong government is committed to developing Hong Kong into a leading regional cruise hub, said a Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) spokesman in a recent interview.
  • Doosan expects engine orders to double this year
    Doosan Engine Co, the world's second-largest maker of ship engines, said that orders may more than double this year as shipping lines resume fleet enlargement plans and the company works to expand its non-marine businesses.
Shipping Times
  • UK consultations start on plan for high-speed rail line
    UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond opened a consultation yesterday on building a '32 billion (S$65.9 billion) high-speed rail line linking London with central and northern England.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, HMM, NYK, PIL to add second Asia-ECSA service
  • Quick steaming back as CSAV accelerates Far East-Mideast string
  • Shenzhen leads Guangdong with 22pc hike to 23.3 million TEU in 2010
  • Grand Alliance drops Shenzhen's Shekou, sticks with Da Chan Bay
  • CTSA raises CAF to 8pc for March and April
  • Standard & Poor's ups Zim rating to BBB- 'stable outlook'
  • Qingdao's January throughput grows 18pc to 1.1 million TEU
  • Singapore's MPA invites students from World Maritime University
  • Southampton to build US$130 million megaship berths by 2014
  • Logwin expands fashion logistics facilities in Vietnam
  • US truck tonnage increases 3.8pc in January
  • Euro truck rates up marginally, analysts see solid fundamentals
  • Goods seized, arrest made in Chennai airport electronics smuggling
  • Ethiopian Cargo named African Cargo Airline of the Year
  • Emirates has eye on growing air cargo market in Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM registers improved all-round performance in 2010
  • HAMBURG SUD celebrates christening of 7,100-TEU vessel
  • Hanjin Shipping receives 8,600-TEU containerships
  • MAERSK LINE announces changes in Asia-North Europe service networ
  • New Asia-East Coast of South America service launched
  • SCI acknowledged for promoting development of women
  • SCI's agents should enhance their efforts in 2011, says Hajara
  • Two more Rickmers container giants named
  • UK P&I Club gets to grips with nickel & iron ore fines cargoes
  • Coal luring Indian metal firms to Indonesia
  • MPT striving to become multi-commodity Port: Pandiyan
  • Assocham proposes 17 PPP-based SME clusters in West Bengal
  • Budget 2011-12 allocates 24 pc more for infrastructure

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • New Cameroon carrier to take off next month
    A new Cameroon-based carrier called Camairco is set to succeed Cameroon Airlines, which had ceased operations in March 2008. Camairco is launching operations on 27 March. The airli...
  • Volkswagen: natural gas-powered HGV
    The German vehicle builder Volkswagen wants to develop an environment-friendly truck, which will comprise a natural gas-powered tractor and a state-of-the art trailer. The new...
  • Valx adds Toscon Trailer centres to network
    The Dutch service provider Toscon Trailer's service centres have been added to the Valx European service network. The addition of these nine workshops in the Netherlands represents...
  • BNSF announces USD 3.5 billion capital commitment programme
    The US-based rail service provider BNSF Railway (BNSF) has a planned USD 3.5 billion capital commitment programme for 2011. The largest component of the plan foresees spending USD ...
  • Rail Cargo Hungaria and Belarus railway reinforce collaboration
    Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH) and the Belarusian railway Belaruskaja Tschyhunka (BTsch) have signed a new agreement for greater collaboration. RCH said that "the pact will help mo...
  • TEMP VERSION - TO BE EDITED - Coastlink short sea conference, Hamburg, 19-20 April 2011
    The new JadeWeserPort is expected to alter the dynamics of the German port industry from 2012 onwards, and so Coastlink will ask whether any special provisions are being made to av...
  • FedEx completes acquisition of AFL and Unifreight
    The US-based service provider FedEx Express has completed the takeover of the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. The acquisi...
  • DSV posts good results for 2010
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Br'ndby, near Copenhagen (Denmark), boosted its turnover from DKK 36.085 billion (EUR 4.84 billion) in 2009 to D...
  • Flynt Group renamed Barloworld Logistics
    Hong Kong-based Flynt International Forwarders and its group companies have been consolidated and rebranded as Barloworld Logistics. Barloworld Logistics acquired the Flynt Group o...
  • Ferries set to arrive in Norra Hamnen
    The Danish-Swedish venture Copenhagen Malm' Port AB (CMP) is now commencing its move to Norra Hamnen (Northern Harbour). The ferry traffic will be first to transfer, and in mid-May...
  • EU Commission to investigate aid for Czech Airlines
    The EU Commission has started an in-depth investigation to verify whether the measures that were taken to restructure the Czech flag carrier Czech Airlines are in line with EU resc...
  • The port of Paranagu' welcomes largest ship ever
    TCP, Paranagu' Container Terminal, owned by the Spanish group Grup TCB, was recently able to welcome the "Maipo", the largest ship ever to call at the terminal. The 6,500...
  • CMA CGM upgrades PEX 2 service
    The French container shipping company CMA CGM Group is upgrading its PEX 2 service currently linking Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean. As of April 2011, the introduction of a second ...
  • Deutsche Bahn investing some EUR 100 million in noise protection
    Noise caused by trains is a major concern at Deutsche Bahn. The German rail service provider therefore invested around EUR 100 million in new noise barriers on more th...
  • Göran Jansson new CFO and deputy president of SAS
    The Scandinavian carrier SAS has announced that Göran Jansson will assume the position of CFO and deputy president on . The current CFO, Mats L'nnqvist, will continue ...
  • First Korean Air A380 rolls out of paint shop, US air force paints Airbus blue
    The first A380 bearing Korean Air's distinctive livery has been rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg. The aircraft is the first of ten A380s ordered by the South Korean c...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • M. Kevin McEvoy to take helm at Oceaneering International
  • BOEMRE issues first deepwater drilling permit since moratorium
  • Somali pirates hijack bulk carrier

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • Transportation secretary praises federal funds for NW rail corridor
  • Boeing 777 freighter marks two years of service
  • Cargill making commitment to wind-powered commercial vessel
  • University Place train derailment leaks sodium hydroxide onto shoreline
  • Horizon Lines making changes to several executive positions

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • New ships to depress tanker time charter rates to eight-year low
    Poten says huge number of newbuildings hitting the water will more than offset rising oil demand
  • Indian ore tax rise likely to hit supramax cargoes
    Move by New Delhi could lead to rush buying by Chinese steel mills before April 1 deadline
  • Rising LPG demand lifts rates to 10-week high
    Rates for very large gas carriers have hit a 10-week high on increased demand from India
  • China crude imports to hit 350m tonnes
    China's crude imports forecast to reach 350m tonnes, equivalent to 6m barrels per day, by 2015 ' benefiting very large crude carriers serving long haul trades from the Middle East, West Africa & South America
  • Tanker tonne-mile growth to moderate if Libyan crude exports cut
    A 75% cut in Libyan crude exports over a prolonged period could see tankertonne-mile demand growth in 2011 cut from 5.3% to 4%
  • Bank of Ireland seeks buyer for $1.4bn shipping portfolio
    Irish institution is second European lender seeking to offload its shipping book
  • New attachment order served on Korea Line tanker
    Blue Jade litigation highlights urgency of Chapter 15 petition
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts record $1.25bn profits
    Joins Maersk and CMA CGM in reporting record results for 2010
  • US shippers shy away from index-linked contracts
    Cargo interests show little interest at this stage due as cheap spot rates prevail
  • OSG loss widens on spot market exposure
    Tanker owner ends 'disappointing year' with a $55m net loss in the fourth quarter
  • HSBC group profits double in 2010
    Bank upbeat on 2011 outlook despite uncertainty in shipping markets
  • Maersk drives home clean shipping message
    The once-publicity shy Danish owner deliberately courted global coverage when it announced its order for 18,000 teu ships
  • Banking on change
    Shipping loans are perfectly capable of holding their own in the marketplace but to find a buyer, a couple of things need to happen
  • SNCF seeks go ahead to refinance SeaFrance
    Move comes after financial adviser Credit Agricole is unable to find a buyer
  • Pulling muscle
    It cannot be a coincidence that box lines that saw their balance sheets so substantially restructured were able to re-invest rapidly as volumes burgeoned
  • Most Libyan ports still shut
    Lloyd's List Intelligence sources report main ports still closed to commercial traffic
  • Norwegian Car Carriers posts $1.5m fourth-quarter profit as charter rates improve
    Cash from share placement to be used on tonnage acquisition as company increases fleet ownership
  • Somali pirates seize Greek bulker
    Pirates hijack the vessel, Dover, with 23 crew onboard
  • Deutsche Shipping posts record results for 2010
    Ship finance division sees operating income surge 30%, while cautioning of a more challenging year ahead
  • Paragon says Korea Line now in arrears
    Dry bulk owner has not been paid since-mid February for Pearl Seas charter
  • SeaIntel warns of space shortages on transpacific trades
    Concerns there could soon be an oversupply of tonnage as ships are cascaded from the Asia-Europe trades are misplaced
  • Containership Co to launch second transpacific string
    Service will link south China with the US west coast
  • Hutchison targets $5.8bn from ports spin off listing
    Cornerstone investors include Singapore's Temasek with an investment of $100m
  • Offen employs armed guards on board tankers
    Owner calls for a rethink by western countries on their approach to piracy
  • Foreign rebuilding of Jones Act ships back in the spotlight
    US shipowners see red as coastguard seeks public comment on rule change

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • Ship towed out of danger
    A DUTCH general cargo ship is powerless today after a bridge fire and awaiting a tow off Massachusetts
  • Ferry lines profit from Libya flood
    THREE Greek ferry companies reportedly expect to profit among them at least €15M ($20.7M) after chartering seven vessels to get people out of chaotic Libya
  • Russia to curb scrap exports
    RUSSIA'S Customs Service is seeking approval to limit the number of ports from which scrap can be exported
  • NCC cuts losses in half
    CLIMBING freight volumes and gradually improving rates bode well for the vehicle carrier business, Norwegian Car Carriers said today in announcing it had cut its losses in half
  • Deutsche Shipping posts record profits
    TIGHT supply of debt capital and elevated net interest margins pushed Deutsche Bank's ship finance unit to record profits last year
  • Gazprom profits from Libya chaos
    GAZPROM is replacing the gas that cannot be transported to Italy on LNG carriers because of violent chaos in Libya, according to Russian and Italian sources
  • Icy stack-up builds
    ABOUT 15 ships are reportedly waiting for icebreaker aid in Finnish ports in the northern Gulf of Bothnia
  • Pirates seize bulker
    PIRATES hijacked a Greek bulker today in the North Arabian Sea, according to EU NAVFOR
  • Machete raiders rob tanker
    A GERMAN chemical/products tanker has been boarded by machete-wielding robbers off Malaysia, according to ReCAAP ISC
  • 'Cutthroat pricing' warned
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport, the Dutch heavy-lift vessel operator, warned today its 1H11 results would be weak unless activity on the spot market starts to pick up
  • Samudera Shipping rebounds
    INDONESIAN carrier Samudera Shipping returned to the black with net profits of $9.4M for 2010, compared with losses of $8.8M in the previous year
  • Algoma takes over ULG
    ALGOMA Central is acquiring the ships and other assets of Upper Lakes Group, in a major Great Lakes shipping takeover
  • Malaysian Bulk optimistic despite blip
    MALAYSIA'S biggest drybulk carrier Malaysian Bulk Carriers has said it is cautiously optimistic about the Chinese import market, after announcing a year-on-year drop in 4Q2010 profits
  • Sinopec buys into APLNG
    CHINA'S Sinopec has taken a 15% stake in the Origin Energy/Conoco Phillips Queensland coal seam gas-to-LNG joint venture Australia Pacific LNG
  • Sydney penalties biting
    SYDNEY container terminal operators and road hauliers will have to compensate each other for poor performance under a scheme that went live today at Port Botany

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • PowerTrain Pays $2 Million to Settle Import Case
    Mississippi engine importer PowerTrain and its Wood Sales Company and Tool Mart operations will pay a $2 million civil penalty...
  • Maersk Starts Andes-East Coast Service
    Maersk Line launched a new weekly service this month linking ports on the U.S. East Coast with Peru and Ecuador. ...
  • Diesel Soars 14.3 Cents per Gallon on Oil Fears
    Retail diesel prices last week rocketed 14.3 cents to a national average of $3.716 per gallon, according to figures from...
  • YRC Worldwide Wins New Financing Extension
    YRC Worldwide said it reached an agreement with key stakeholders on a comprehensive restructuring plan, meeting a Feb. 28 deadline. ...
  • Panama Canal's Alem'n on Canal Expansion (Video)
    Panama Canal's Alberto Alem'n Talks About Impact of Canal Expansion during a sit-down interview with JOC's Peter Leach on location...
  • Trucking Group Says FMCSA 'Misused' Sleep Data
    The American Trucking Associations is raising the ante in its challenge to the science behind proposed new truck driver hours...
  • FMC Publishes Tariff Exemption
    The Federal Maritime Commission on Friday posted on its Web site a final version of its proposed rules to exempt...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Rebounds to $1.25 Billion Profit
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, which came close to collapse during the container shipping slump, earned a record $1.25 billion in...
  • Universal Truckload Revenue Tops $600 Million in 2010
    Universal Truckload Services increased its operating revenue 20.4 percent to $605.9 million last year, aided by trucking acquisitions and the...
  • Maersk Line Holds No. 1 Spot Among Ocean Carriers
    Maersk Line's recent order for 10 ships with capacities of 18,000 20-foot equivalent units apiece cements its position as the...
  • Charleston Moves Ro-Ro to Expanded Terminal
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority said it has moved Charleston's roll-on, roll-off cargo-handling to the Columbus Street Terminal, which...
  • Rail Deal Clears Grant for Washington State
    A new agreement signed by the Washington State Department of Transportation, BNSF Railway and Amtrak clears the way to spend...
  • Global Air Cargo Jumps 9.1 Percent in January
    Global air freight traffic increased 9.1 percent in January from a year ago, driven by a surge in North America,...
  • Damco Boosts Profit 89 Percent
    Damco, the logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, improved pre-tax earnings 89 percent to $85 million in 2010 before restructuring...
  • Generation Next
    As we move into the third month of 2011, we're already seeing signs that this will be a transformational year....
  • Truckload Rates in Higher Gear
    Shippers don't need a road map to know where truckload rates are going, but they may need an altimeter. Truck...
  • Alternate Route Set Around Surcharges
    In two decades as a shipper and a motor carrier, Craig Dickman grew increasingly dissatisfied with what he calls the...
  • Intermodal's Golden Spike
    Get ready for the Golden Age of intermodal shipments across North America's rail network. You won't have to wait long,...
  • Transloading on a Roll
    Transportation consultant Ron Sucik has been tracking the transloading of Asian imports from marine containers into domestic containers in Southern...
  • Vancouver Offers Port Trucks Model
    U.S. ports that want regulatory authority over trucking so they can reshape the harbor drayage industry can look to Port...
  • FMC Eases Tariff Filing
    The Federal Maritime Commission is taking steps to deregulate the commercial market for freight forwarders in ocean container shipping, but...
  • Rail Plan Hits Speed Bump
    When Florida Gov. Rick Scott yanked his support for what was to be the nation's first bullet train service, he...
  • Top Lines for Security, Infrastructure
    The Department of Homeland Security is calling out the dogs. Its budget request for fiscal 2012 includes $125.7 million to...
  • Winding the Clock
    The critical feature of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal on hours-of-service isn't necessarily the potential reduction from 11...
  • Capacity by the Hour
    There's a new yardstick for capacity among the many figures the shipping world uses to measure available space: hours. ...
  • Letters - February 28, 2011 Edition
    Demand Periodic Reviews of Fuel Surcharges I read with interest your Jan. 31 cover story, "Fuel Comes Back," and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • So what is normal?
    The dictionary tells us that it is: usual, regular, common, typical; but try applying that definition to the container industry over the last few years and you will struggle to find the basis for an average that can be confidently used as reflecting normality in liner shipping
  • CMA CGM expects 'normal profits' after 2010 feast
  • Container ships back at Lyttelton
  • Piracy: ITF threatens 'reckless shipping' with corporate manslaughter
  • Inland division will help drive APM T in 2011
  • AAPA lambasts proposed fund cuts in US port security programme

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • DB wing logs record win
    Ship finance unit of German banking giant sees operating income surge 30% as lending tops EUR 1.2bn.
  • TDW dodges bullet
    US offshore giant scores time extension in race to seal joint venture with Sonangol.
  • Cantor downs OSG
    Analyst downgrades shares of US-listed tanker titan as hopes of rate rebound prove "futile".
  • Seadrill pens two
    John Fredriksen-controlled rig owner inks newbuildings after sealing $420m deal with Chevron.
  • SCF appeal faces long wait
    Corruption trial appeal ruling may take many months as the judge is going travelling.
  • Eidesvik falls short
    Oslo-listed offshore owner slumps to loss as conversions and weak USD batter the bottom line.
  • Probo Koala - costly sequel
    If you thought the Trafigura toxic slops row was over the really costly stuff is just beginning.
  • Poor but positive
    Oslo-listed owner bemoans unsatisfactory shipping returns in 2010 but is heartened by fourth quarter improvement.
  • NOCC back in black
    Lars Solbakken-led Norwegian Car Carriers posts quarterly profit and remains upbeat despite full-year loss.
  • KLC chops two
    Crisis-hit South Korean owner axes newbuilding brace and plans to gun one more - but eight will survive.
  • Courage closes in
    Singapore-listed owner plots $40m IPO in Hong Kong as bulker buys hit the crosshairs.
  • Doosan's double delight
    South Korean ship engine maker's orders could increase by 100% in 2011 as newbuilding deals pick up.
  • KLC's 'major crisis'
    Ailing South Korean company lays out the gory details which led to its "massive losses".
  • Three failures hurt KLC
    Bankruptcies of Britannia Bulk, Armada and Transfield all played a role in the collapse of Korea Line Corp, Chapter 15 filing shows.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • Report identifies 'marine highway' challenges
    While "marine highways" have potential as an alternative to road and rail transport, a recent Congressional Research Service report found obstacles to moving more freight by water. "Marine highways may be commercially viable in certain circumstance...
  • BNSF's Rose named to White House jobs panel
    U.S. President Barack Obama last week named Matt Rose, chairman and chief executive officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., to his new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. The group of 22 private sector representatives will provide policy a...
  • COSCO to assess Middle East cargo risk fee
    COSCO Container Lines said Friday it will begin assessing an "emergency risk surcharge" on shipments between the Far East and Middle East and westbound from the Indian Subcontinent. The fee, effective Tuesday, is $41 per TEU eastbound and westbound...
  • CMA CGM-CSAV-CSCL form Asia/Caribbean link
    CMA CGM, CSAV and China Shipping will start a service connecting Asia with the Caribbean and the northern coast of Brazil in April, according to a statement from Chilean line CSAV. The three lines already collaborate on a service on the same lane, ...
  • Maersk to split Asia/Europe butterfly
    Maersk Line said in a statement last week that, starting in April, it is splitting a butterfly service connecting Asia and Northern Europe. The line didn't give many specifics other than to say its AE10 service, which is part of a butterfly servic...
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports record '10 profit
    Hapag-Lloyd said it had a record year in 2010 in terms of profitability. In its fiscal yearthe German carrier said it had operating earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 583 million euros ($807 million) compared to a 603 million-euro loss i...
  • ESC: Piracy avoidance will strain supply chains
    The European Shippers' Council said Friday it is gravely concerned about the impact of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, and said it sympathizes with ship owners, carriers and seafarers. "The attacks occurring so far out to sea appears ...
  • Ambitious plans

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • Bulk carrier hijacked in the Arabian Sea
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Dover has been hijacked some 260 nautical miles North East of Salalah, Oman, during a voyage from Saleef, Yemen, to Port Quasim, Pakistan, EU Navfor

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
  • Fujairah prices mixed
    In Durban, one supplier reported deliveries available for supply up to and including March 14.
  • Rotterdam bunker market steady
    Gibraltar suppliers 'compete aggressively' to attract more stems.
  • Bunker operations remain strong as Grindrod's profits fall
    South African transportation group says marine fuel business 'performed well in 2010'.
  • Maersk Line reports 2010 emission reductions
    Sustainability Progress Report shows a 4.6% reduction in CO2 emissions and 80-95% cut in the shipping line's sulphur emissions in Houston and Hong Kong.
  • Saudi Arabia's fuel oil exports expected to hold 'steady'
    Markets will remain tight despite increase in Western arbitrage volumes.
  • Maersk Tankers: Super slow steaming key to improving earnings
    Saving up to 50% on bunkers 'a no-brainer' which can make the difference between profit or loss in depressed tanker market.
  • Sri Lankan player says bunker business 'doing well'
    Energy demand has been boosted by the end of the country's civil war, says Lanka OIC.
  • Bunker prices largely down at key ports
    All key Asian ports able to make bunker deliveries from early March.
  • Cargill to install towing kite system on handysize vessel
    It will be the 'largest vessel' in the world to be propelled by a kite, says commodities firm.
  • Korea Line's bunkers targeted in $2 million claim
    Not unlike WFS, Greek shipowner pursues Korea Line's assets in the US to secure its claim for unpaid charter fees.
  • South China fuel oil imports fall on lower bunker demand
    February's fuel oil imports - all of which are for the bonded bunker market - fall 23% month-on-month.
  • Russian firm expands bunkering ops with new barges
    First of four new bunker tankers is scheduled for delivery in mid-June this year, company says.

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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
››› File
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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