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December 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index rises for second day
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a second session on Tuesday helped by firmer bookings on the larger capesizes.
  • Fremantle Ports says 48-hour strike will impact retailers in holiday period
    Fremantle Ports, which operates the harbour servicing Western Australian state capital Perth, said a planned 48-hour strike from today may affect A$144 million (S$186 million) worth of trade.
  • Knightsbridge may sell two of its supertankers, says CEO
    Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd may sell two of its four supertankers and invest in dry- bulk shipping, betting returns from hauling coal and iron ore will rebound before those for carrying oil.
  • Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf swells

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco ups rates $200/TEU Asia-Europe, $600/TEU east coast South America
  • Maersk demands higher rates ex-Asia to Caribbean, Latin America
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC levy rate hikes from mid-December and January
  • Troubled Horizon settles with holdout shippers for US$13.75 million
  • Hanjin increases rates US$200/TEU from Asia to north Europe-West Africa
  • Maersk scraps new ICON service to merge it into 'Daily Maersk' scheme
  • Hong Kong Pavilion opens at Marintec China 2011 in Shanghai
  • CTSA to raise currency fee seven per cent from January 1
  • Emirates Shipping hits Mombasa, Dar es Salaam with congestion surcharges
  • Logwin offers 'red carpet' fashion logistics, lifestyle products in Asia
  • Amsterdam prepares for 9-fold growth in eco-friendly biomass by 2020
  • DP World eyes Africa for expansion, plans logistics park at London Gateway
  • Zhongshan Bonded Logistics Centre domestic cargo value tops in Guangdong
  • Hainan's port throughput increases 14.3pc in first 10 months
  • Qantas increases capacity from Perth to Western Australia
  • China air hub bidder Chicago Rockford Airport seeks new chief
  • Dalian Airlines gets preliminary approval for operation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cochin-Male ferry service proposed
  • ICS stresses on clear mandate for IMO to tackle shipping emissions
  • Safmarine announces changes to Prime 2 (Icon) service
  • WIN service makes maiden call at Port Pipavav
  • IGTPL hauls Customs to court on SEZ issue
  • Mundra Port delivers record 62,718 tonnes of coal in a day
  • Arshiya Rail Infrastructure to commence ex-im container operations on Chennai-Bengaluru circuit
  • EDI introduced at ICD-Ankleshwar
  • CAB estimates cotton exports at 80 lakh bales

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • ICTSI Subic Bay terminal in partnership with logistics provider
    The Subic Bay International Terminal Corp (SBITC), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) operating the Subic Bay freeport container terminal, has si...
  • Alpha Industrial buys logistics property near Munich
    Alpha Industrial, a logistics and industrial properties investor, developer and manager, is building up its presence in Munich. Having launched the München Ost Logistikpark in Plie...
  • Russian Railways and Alstom Transport sign agreement
    A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Russian Railways and Alstom Transport on the application of lean manufacturing technologies. The cooperation will be maintained ...
  • Network Rail purchases Hydrex Rail
    Network Rail Infrastructure has completed the purchase of the assets of the rail division of Hydrex Equipment (UK) from administrators KPMG. Hydrex is the largest provider of road-...
  • Airland Project exclusive WWPC member in Denmark
    Airland Logistics, founded in Kastrup near Copenhagen in 1975, and its project division Airland Project, have been appointed as exclusive members of the Worldwide Project Consortiu...
  • Augustin Network opens new site in southern Germany
    Augustin Network has expanded its network with a further site in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe (Germany). The main focus of the branch is on the parts and complete loads for tarp and co...
  • Stena Line deploys new ships on new route
    Stena Line's new GBP 80 million Loch Ryan port and terminal facility in Cairnryan has been officially opened by Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond and Stena Line chairman Dan S...
  • Brussels airport confident despite global freight trend
    Brussels airport has also been hit by the worldwide negative air cargo trend. Although it posted an increase of 4% over last month, 1.2% less cargo was transported than in the like...
  • K+N wins Hill-Rom emerging global partnership award
    Hill-Rom Holdings, a medical equipment manufacturer, presented its emerging global partnership award to Kuehne + Nagel at its American supplier conference held in Indianapolis IN r...
  • Partnerships and innovation key to growth in Mena aviation
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) called for cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), to master the challenges of growth...
  • Turkish Cargo improves paperless freight handling
    The freight department of Turkish Airlines recently expanded and extended by three years an agreement first signed in 1999 with Traxon Europe, a provider of electronic communicatio...
  • Rail cargo volumes in Germany back to pre-crisis levels
    In the first three quarters of the year, domestic and foreign rail companies transported 238 million t of goods in the German rail network. According to information from the German...
  • AA flies on under chapter 11 and new CEO
    The parent company AMR of the US carrier American Airlines is replacing its CEO, with Thomas Gorton how heading the company and his predecessor Gerard Arpey retiring with immediate...
  • George Karras celebrates 25 years with Contargo
    George Karras, Contargo's sales director for Europe, celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company in November. Karras began his career as sales and operations manager in Rotter...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Marad unveils designs for America's Marine Highways vessels
  • Estonian shipyard to build four wind farm service catamarans
  • Study sees hope for continued shipbuilding at Avondale Shipyards
  • Siemens launches new OSV diesel electric system in U.S. market
  • STX OSV Langsten to build research vessel for Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization
  • Carrier unveils breakthrough in container refrigeration
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip PaxOcean PSV pair
  • Damen Shipyards books order for two Twin Axe wind farm support vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Bellingham aviation director retiring following 29 years at post
  • Over ninety Crowley vessels honored with CSA awards
  • Cafe @ Marina now open at Port of Everett Waterfront Center
  • New post-Panamax cranes arrive at Port of Seattle terminal
  • VT Halter Marine nets deal to build offshore supply vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • EXCLUSIVE: Calls for regulation of armed guards as crews put at risk
    Rapidly-growing maritime security sector must be controlled, says Redfour chief
  • DryShips faces class action lawsuit over investors' losses
    Disgruntled shareholders target George Economou, Pankaj Khanna, Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch among others
  • Slow steaming is here to stay for VLCCs
    Still more pain to come for the tanker sector but volatility could surprise the market, says ACM Shipping chief executive
  • Minoan Line blames Greek financial crisis for dip in Adriatic-Aegean trade
    Company posts $30m loss for first nine months
  • EXCLUSIVE: Owners advised to take the initiative on restructuring
    Struggling businesses urged to be proactive in raising problems with their lenders
  • Hanjin fires rates salvo on Asia-Europe routes
    South Korean carrier follows CMA CGM move to push up rates
  • Oltmann has an eye for a bargain
    Schnäppchenfonds III is almost fully invested
  • VLCC secondhand values drop to all-time low on Baltic Exchange index
    Asset values for five-year-old very large crude carriers keep falling amid poor daily spot market earnings so far this year
  • Sernam seeks industry partner
    Sector consolidation said to be 'unavoidable in a difficult economic environment'
  • EXCLUSIVE: Greek-UK shipping axis 'flourishing' but could be strengthened
    Maritime London says guarantees for non-doms make UK 'an attractive alternative'
  • KG funds risk 'capsizing' in second wave of financial restructuring
    Slump in boxship charter rates raises bankruptcy fears for German funds
  • Assume nothing
    The level of ignorance regarding shipping matters among senior figures in the climate change debate is worrying
  • Crowded house
    China's decision to consolidate its shipyards could prove a mixed blessing
  • Bringing Portland back to life
    The huge enclosed harbour lying in the lee of Portland Bill was once a scene of dereliction. Now it is thriving
  • OECD numbers confirm sharpness of third-quarter slowdown
    Countries in Europe suffered most, with exports and imports falling in all major European nations in the third quarter
  • High claims force Japan P&I Club to buck IG trend
    Club opts for loan rather than premium hike
  • Colourful remarks require a black-and-white response
    UK Chamber of Shipping would like to put right Idarat Maritime's Christopher Ledger
  • Eurozone break-up would undermine shipping
    The EU has become an important player in international maritime policy and economics. Any diminution of that role could have a significant impact on the industry
  • OECD sounds alarm over weakening trade growth
    Governments urged to prevent euro debt crisis from spreading and to restore weakening global activity
  • Study of vessels' scrap values illustrates decline in ship prices
    Analysis identifies numbers of ships of three main ship types valued at demolition values
  • Agents call time over ports funding stalemate
    Decade-long controversy on the brink of boiling over
  • Can one man change the habits of centuries?
    Wilbur Ross hopes for smooth landing as he invests in shipping ventures
  • Höegh LNG secures $288m for two new regasification vessels
    Despite slim third-quarter loss, Oslo LNG specialist is optimistic about opportunities
  • Booming box leasing industry invests in record number of new containers
    Lessors cashed in as sharp downturn of 2009 gave way to 2010 surge in demand
  • Moody's reviews ratings for NYK and MOL
    Downgrade mooted amid slump in world economy and shipping markets
  • Norwegian Car Carriers sees modest market recovery
    Quarterly loss deepens due to impairment of two vessels

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Houston gets dredge money
    DREDGING contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock has won a $7.8M contract to maintain the Houston Ship Channel
  • Reverse split plans mount
    DEPRESSED share pricing is continuing to force listed shipping companies to pursue reverse stock splits, with NewLead Holdings now joining the queue
  • GL pushes LNG fuel
    CLASSIFICATION society GL today forecast that ship efficiency and LNG fuels will be two major areas for maritime research in the current decade
  • Orders spark STX OSV share jump
    SINGAPORE-listed Norwegian shipbuilder STX OSV's shares rose when trading opened today, after new orders surprised analysts who thought that slowing economic growth would harm its business
  • Arms shipment seized
    CUSTOMS agents in the Philippines have seized a box loaded with ammunition at Cebu's port
  • Norwegian Car Carriers suffers impairment loss
    NOCC TODAY said impairment losses on two shortsea vessels have dragged it to deep overall losses for 3Q2011
  • DFDS picking up SeaFrance passengers
    DFDS HAS is today adding a fourth ferry to its Dover/Dunkirk line to handle extra traffic caused by the freezing of SeaFrance's Dover/Calais sailings
  • Höegh LNG drops to losses
    A SHARP increase in net expenses dropped Höegh LNG into $2M in net losses in 3Q11, from $0.1M in profits in last year's period
  • Tight tonnage sends Suezmaxes up
    SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers are rising because of a tighter supply of tonnage, shipbroker and analyst sources said today
  • Seadrill bullish despite derivatives loss
    SEADRILL said today market conditions are now favourable in all its segments, but its 3Q11 interims were hit by a loss on the financial derivatives market
  • OPDR upgrades box fleet
    EUROPE'S shortsea carrier OPDR said today it will add 1,500 new boxes to its equipment fleet over coming months
  • RG files for bankruptcy
    RG LINE, a Finnish company that operated ferries linking Vaasa in Finland with Umea in Sweden, has filed for bankruptcy protection
  • Second Newcastle coal terminal proposed
    HUNTER Ports of Australia has proposed the development of a A$2.5Bn ($2.49Bn) coal terminal at Newcastle
  • Oz shipping slams Botany management
    SHIPPING Australia has criticised Patrick for renewing handling restrictions at its Port Botany terminal because of congestion
  • Tight regulations a threat?
    TIGHT regulations would pose the biggest threat to the trading of physical freight contracts next year, a drybulk conference has heard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Ocean Carriers Face Prolonged Slump, Alphaliner Says
    Alphaliner expects most container shipping lines to lose more money in the fourth quarter than they did in the third...
  • Global Ship Lease Gets Loan Waiver Extension
    Global Ship Lease said its bankers agreed to waive for a further year a requirement that the container ship-owner's loans...
  • Damco Names Frost Europe CEO
    Damco, the consolidated logistics brand of the A. P. Moller-Maersk group, named Flemming Frost as its new CEO for Europe....
  • House, Truckers Seek to Block HOS Change
    Trucking companies urged Congress on Wednesday to block proposed changes to truck driver work hours, arguing tighter restrictions would backfire...
  • Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates
    Hanjin Shipping joined other carriers trying to boost pricing on the deeply troubled Asia-Europe lanes on Wednesday, announcing it will...
  • Container Leasing Industry Regains Market Share, Study Says
    The global container leasing industry regained market share last year and in the first half of 2011 that it had...
  • Trans-Pacific Rates Hit 23-Month Low
    Spot freight rates for shipping a 40-foot container across the Pacific during the last week fell to the lowest level...
  • Executive Says Asian Disasters Won't Spur Supply Chain Shakeup
    Auto giants won't make wholesale changes to their supply chains despite natural disasters in Asia causing global reprucussions on output,...
  • Emirates Shipping Sets Congestion Fees at African Ports
    Emirates Shipping Line is imposing port congestion surcharges on all inbound containers handled at Mombasa, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Merchandise trade growth stalls in most major economies in Q3 11
    In an ominous sign of worst things to come for ocean carriers, merchandise trade growth slowed strongly in most major economies in the third quarter of 2011 compared ...
  • Horizon settles with Puerto Rico shippers
    US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has entered into a settlement agreement with all of the remaining significant shippers who opted out of the Puerto Rico direct ...
  • Rena: box removal halted by swell
    A heavy sea swell off the North Island, New Zealand, Bay of Plenty shore put a stop to discharging containers from the stricken boxship Rena today; the salvors ...
  • New transpac slot exchange to enhance on-time integrity
    Maersk Line and the Grand Alliance (GA) have announced a slot exchange agreement which will see Denmark-headquartered Maersk Line take slots on the Laem Chabang-Los ...
  • UK public sector strike to hit ports and airports
    Said to be the 'biggest walkout for three generations' a 24-hour strike by two million UK public sector workers has closed 90% of schools, and could ...
  • Carriers get serious about increasing rates in Asia/Europe tradelane
    It has been confirmed that Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin will stop their NE4 service between Asia and Northern Europe at the beginning of December. The service ...
  • COP-17: shipping not a 'cash cow'
    That was the message that the International Chamber of Shipping [ICS] argued, yesterday in the lobby of the UN climate change conference COP-17 summit in Durban, ...
  • China and India will drive growth
    According to new research by professional services network and UK 'big-four' accountants Ernst & Young [in co-operation with Oxford Economics], by 2020, ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Scorpio strikes
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner plots public offering in anticipation of another product carrier order.
  • Shareholders target DryShips
    George Economou's US-listed shipping empire under attack in the US amid allegations of dirty dealings and dilutive offerings.
  • World Fuel hunts U-Ming
    US Marshals race to seize Taiwanese bulker as US-listed bunker giant attempts to claw back overdue bill.
  • MJLF broker eyes NEWL seat
    US-listed owner's stock sinks 18% as shareholders prepare to vote on election and stock split amid talk of ship sales.
  • DB spots container recovery
    CSCL, Hanjin and OOIL are poised to profit as 'discipline' may cure rocky rates and painful price war, analysts say.
  • U-Sea Bulk to delist
    Owner plans full takeover of Nasdaq OMX-listed owner by the end of the year as part of merger with Ultrabulk.
  • Otto pens new alliance
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder and owner splashes cash on joint venture with Limin Marine.
  • GSL gets loans breather
    Lenders back shipowner by agreeing to push back loan-to-value test.
  • ISL closes in on two
    Dubai-based International Shipping and Logistics, part owned by Tata Steel and Japan's NYK, lining up a pair of bulkers.
  • ICS in talking mood
    International Chamber of Shipping wants in on the emissions debate as long as IMO is there.
  • Minoan stays negative
    Troubled Greek economy and higher fuel costs put paid to ferry line's profit.
  • Damen secures seismic pair
    Dutch yard group bags contract for research and support vessels from domestic owner Groen.
  • HUBLine seeks funds
    Kuala Lumpur-listed shipowner looks to shore up balance sheet with fundraiser amidst losses.
  • Jinhai lands bulker double
    Chinese shipyard books 64,000-dwt supramax with option for another from Greek owner.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • ICS, OxFam, WWF seek mandate for IMO on ship CO2
    Groups join to lobby the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa (COP 17) to get the International Maritime Organization clear guidance in area of shipping emissions.
  • Horizon reaches $13.75 million settlement
    Horizon Lines announced Tuesday it had reached a $13.75 million settlement with the remainining shippers who opted out of a class action settlement it and other liner companies to Puerto Rico had entered into in 2009.
  • Crowley discontinues one ro/ro service
  • Hanjin raising Asia export rates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
  • Oil climbs on boosted European liquidity
    Futures climbed as central banks of US, euro region, Canada, the UK, Japan and Switzerland cut the cost of emergency funding for European banks.
  • Ecology approves oil spill readiness plan
    Plan enrolls nearly all large cargo and passenger ships, commercial fish-processing vessels and oil tankers, as well as some fuel barges.
  • Fujairah IFO prices continue to climb
    Demand now mostly for 3.50% sulphur IFO in the Middle Eastern hub and 4.50% sulphur product offered at a small discount.
  • Minoan Lines hit by high fuel prices and economic turmoil
    Bunker costs up by 18% year-on-year.
  • Bunker prices climbing in 'quiet' European markets
    Strike could disrupt Piraeus operations.
  • High-viscosity fuel oil offers 'linked to sulphur cap'
    Traders say refiner appears 'not deem it worthwhile' to blend high viscosity parcels to new sulphur specs.
  • Aegean starts operations at strategic location
    Company told Bunkerworld conference in May that new anchorage will offer 'an excellent alternative' to Gibraltar and Algeciras.
  • Party leaders fail to support bunker plans
    Opponents of plans to open Gibraltar's Eastern Anchorage to bunker operations sense victory.
  • Mid-week bunker prices firming across Asian hubs
    Demand slack across major Asian bunker ports on Wednesday.
  • Fuel cell technology needs 'further development'
    'A number of non-trivial technological and regulatory barriers' need to be overcome, says Pike Research.
  • DNV: Thousands of LNG-fuelled ships to be on order by 2020
    'Years of innovation and concept development are leading to real change.'
  • Brightoil to boost operations in 2012
    Supplier plans to add 10 bunker tankers of 6,8000 dwt to its fleet.
  • Australian supplier 'guarantees' compliance with new sulphur limit
    Average sulphur content of its fuel over the past 12 months has been around 2.50%, says IBS.
  • Cost the 'main challenge' towards greener shipping
    When environmental efforts come at a cost, there is a need to review how to 'best share the bill,' says Maersk Line executive.
  • Another law firm to investigate Andatee
    Andatee CEO buyout proposal comes under greater scrutiny.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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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