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January 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container shipping profits set to decline this year
    A fight for market share between container shipping lines is denting rates and profits, and a lack of capacity discipline could knock earnings below current estimates, shipping consultants Drewry said.
  • Global oil freight spot market up in 2010
    The volume of spot fixtures in the global oil tanker market rose in 2010 for the first time in five years, driven by record demand and cheap freight rates, traders said.
  • Japan's shipping circle endorses Sea Asia 2011
    Japan threw its weight behind Sea Asia 2011 on Tuesday, with senior figures in the Japanese shipping industry endorsing the event.
  • Aussie floods sink Baltic index to 21-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to boost Asia-Europe with new mega-ships
  • More local strikes expected to disrupt French port work
  • Worsening weather delays Russian rescue in Okhotsk Sea
  • Carriers to postpone the increases of rates to March
  • China-US shuttle line TCC to buy 2,564-TEU geared ship
  • Global reefer fleet to be reduced 50pc in next 10 years
  • Iranian minister sees central Asia-Persian Gulf transit role
  • Sri Lanka bunker vendors eye new port prospects
  • Brazil's Embraer to sell 10 commercial jets to China
  • China Postal Airlines launches Fuzhou-Taipei route
  • United and Continental December revenues up 1.4pc
  • Transmile sells four MD-11Fs to FedEx to pay debt

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AGS launches Kolkata operations
  • Container shipping lines make giant comeback in 2010
  • Hyundai Heavy sees rising global trade, oil hunt pushing up demand for vessels
  • Live Impex'Customs clearing on the move
  • SCI doubles Piracy Surcharge from Jan. 15
  • Farm goods exports from Punjab to Pakistan resume
  • Comprehensive ports Bill to be placed in LS Budget session
  • 3 pc rise in Rlys freight traffic
  • 38 pc rise in jewellery exports during April-Dec.
  • Corporates tell FM to continue fiscal stimulus in Budget
  • Export of more cotton likely
  • Food inflation gallops to 18.32 pc
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 2.3 bn
  • Ministerial panel nod for highway projects worth Rs 11K cr.
  • SC notice to govt on cancellation of SEZ project land
  • Australian floods may affect global coal supplies
  • Economic summit, global expo on Jan. 27-29

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • New rail product from DB Schenker links Oslo and Narvik
    DB Schenker's new product connects the Norwegian capital Oslo to the Arctic Circle town of Narvik. The Norwegian national company Schenker AS now offers regular rail transports on ...
  • More transit permits and carnet TIR in Turkey
    Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birligi ' the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey - reported that it issued 8.09% more transit permits and 11.1% more carnet TIRs...
  • Freeposts for Lockwood
    Following a number of recent contract wins, Derbyshire (UK)-based Lockwood Haulage Ltd has increased the size of its trailer fleet by buying eight new Freepost and two new Euroline...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Coast Guard releases final report on Alaska Ranger sinking
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises releases more details on new cruise ship
  • FutureShip containership optimization brings big fuel savings
  • Coast Guard extends ABS Regulatory Authority capabilities
  • Triton Diving gets an equity injection
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bulks up bulker orderbook

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok demolition of surplus buildings
  • Crowley taps David Nickless as finance/planning vice president
  • Hamburg Süd Group launches new web offering
  • Freight transportation index down during month of November
  • Braemar Shipping releases Interim Management Statement

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Secondhand sales hit $75bn in 2010
    Value of tonnage that changed hands last year is four times greater than recorded in 2009
  • Ample tonnage keeps Middle East VLCCs on even keel
    The market for very large crude carriers taking cargoes from the Middle East to Asia is busy, but the continued availability of ships is keeping rates more or less flat
  • Baltic Dry Index falls again to close at 1,453
    The Baltic Dry Index continued its slide yesterday, dropping 27 points to 1,453
  • Opinion divided on prospects for charter rates
    German owners bullish about year ahead but others remain cautious as overcapacity looms
  • Capesize rates crash to two-year low
    Sector struggling to absorb the growing number of new ships competing for business on the world's largest trading lane
  • Korea Line faces bankruptcy as funds dry up
    Analyst warns troubled shipowner has nine months until cash runs out
  • Deutsche Bank sounds positive note on ship finance
    Three big ticket deals in the latter part of last year evidence of shipping's get up and go
  • Bill for Somali piracy could hijack global economic development
    Substantial economic losses from rerouting and reduced traffic on the Asia-Europe route could hit $30bn
  • Let us put modern shipping squarely in the public eye
    The operation of a merchant ship in the contemporary world could provide an excellent subject for some interesting and entertaining television for the majority of the population, who know very little about the industry
  • Record newbuilds depress bulk sector further
    Vessel oversupply amplified by flash floods in Australia as cargoes are withdrawn from the charter market, leaving rates at operating cost levels
  • Concerns over ripple effect of coking coal disruptions
    Three weeks after the Queensland floods started, the biggest concern is how long damaged mines and railway lines to ports will take to get back and running once again
  • Unacceptable hold up
    Delays over the ratification of MLC 2006 could have a knock-on effect on the IMO's pending STCW convention
  • Safe Bulkers picks up newbuild in panamax renewal drive
    Inks third deal in last two months
  • Chinese yards churn out record bulk newbuilds
    Yards built more than half of the record 78.3m dwt of newbuilding deliveries
  • Frangos settles epic Haji-Ioannou 'gifts' feud
    Shipowner believed to have paid 'a very substantial sum' to end 17-year dispute
  • Brisbane port remains closed
    Maritime Safety Queensland orders port be kept closed to shipping
  • FMC tightens alliances data disclosure rules
    Lines told to disclose detailed and timely data about their fleet deployment decisions
  • Crew seized in robbery off Nigeria freed
    Three seafarers taken hostage in attack off Nigeria released
  • UK safety body seeks industry funding
    CHIRP approaches shipowners and insurance interests for sponsorship
  • Costamare posts debut dividend of $0.25 per share
    Payout consistent with company's stated policy as charter owners Danaos and Global Ship Lease suspend payments
  • Boxes diverted as strikes hit French ports
    Strikes disrupting operations at Le Havre and Marseille-Fos
  • OSG credit rating downgraded
    Move reflects tanker group's weakened financial position
  • Maersk gets claws deeper into lobsters
    Shipper to shell out for more boxes to increase North America volumes
  • Korea Line needs urgent cash boost
    Company faces bankruptcy or government rescue if it does not raise more cash
  • Piraeus posts 38% surge in vehicle traffic
    Port authority says growth reflects steps taken by management
  • NYK to boost panamax fleet by 30%
    Aims to grow fleet to around 90 vessels by 2014 as it targets US Gulf grain shipments
  • Bidding starts for Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
    Deadline for offers for Turkish ferry operator is March 31

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Delmas quits Conbulk
    CMA CGM affiliate Delmas said today it is giving up its Conbulk Europe/West Africa general cargo service to refocus on the box sector.
  • US intermodal relief seen for CMA CGM
    DOMESTIC US groups served by French box carrier CMA CGM will have more intermodal transport options with the expansion of Trac Intermodal.
  • Alaska pipeline restarted - at reduced flow
    A CRUCIAL Alaska pipeline that supplies more than one-tenth of US crude was restarted today to prevent the system from freezing.
  • Textainer targets troubled Maruba's debt
    TEXTAINER, one of the world's largest box equipment lessors, is moving to recoup debts from troubled Argentine carrier Maruba.
  • Pirates catch and release tanker's crew
    THREE Filipino crew members kidnapped in a pirate attack on a tanker off Nigeria were returned this morning unharmed to the ship, its manager Millennia Maritime told Fairplay.
  • Is Iran at point of no return on Hormuz threat?
    SHIPPING groups have been warned by an insurance intelligence company that Iran is nearing a point of no return in its nuclear dispute.
  • Far East/US box trade surges by 17%
    US CUSTOMS data show that the Far East/US box trade grew 17% year on year in 2010.
  • Venezuela squeeze feared
    FEARS are growing among energy groups about major political risks in Venezuela because of its government's financial struggles, the insurance intelligence company Exclusive Analysis has warned.
  • Bright '11 seen for NOL
    SOLID profits ' but no records ' have been predicted for Singapore's NOL this year by a DBS Vickers Securities analyst.
  • FSL plans shopping trip
    FIRST Ship Lease of Singapore told Fairplay today it intends to add to its 23 vessels this year, after two years of non-expansion.
  • Dunkirk takes hit from refinery's closing
    DUNKIRK had a better idea today what the shutdown of Total's Raffinerie de Flandres cost the port.
  • Venture to focus on port and ship surveillance
    CASSIDIAN, security arm of Europe's EADS aerospace group, has formed a partnership with Germany's Atlas Elektronik that will focus on ship and port surveillance.
  • Japanese banks jump aboard ship financing
    JAPAN'S banks are joining Chinese counterparts in the ship financing market, a sector analyst told Fairplay today.
  • GasPort wins LNG deal at Port Qasim
    PAKISTAN GasPort Ltd has won a 20-year concession at an LNG terminal at Port Qasim.
  • Penning: UK auxiliary will probably escape axe
    UK SHIPPING minister Mike Penning has told Fairplay that the coalition government is now leaning against scrapping the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Fed Survey Signals Steady Recovery in 2011
    The nation's economy steadily improved in December, and business contacts expressed a modestly optimistic outlook for 2011 in a survey...
  • Memphis Air Cargo Edges Up 2.3 Percent
    Cargo tonnage at Memphis International Airport grew 2.3 percent in November as slowing volume for FedEx Express helped give the...
  • SC Commission Airs Savannah Deepening Objections
    A commission representing South Carolina's interests in navigational issues on the Savannah River aired its objections to plans by the...
  • Freight Index Fell 0.3 Percent in November
    The Transportation Department's Freight Transportation Services Index, which measures monthly change in ton-miles, fell 0.3 percent in November from October...
  • Canadian Pacific Outlines $1 billion Spending Plan
    Canadian Pacific Railway will spend between $964 million to $1.065 billion this year for capital projects, saying the money will...
  • FMC Orders Increased Oversight of Vessel Alliances
    The Federal Maritime Commission is ordering three global vessel alliances to provide more timely reports on changes in vessel capacity...
  • Chennai Draws Congestion Surcharges
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday it will apply emergency congestion surcharges on all containerized cargo moving through India's Port of Chennai. ...
  • HACTL Breaks Tonnage Record in 2010
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited broke previous tonnage records in 2010 even as growth slowed in the third and...
  • Crowley Promotes Nickless
    Crowley Maritime promoted David Nickless to vice president of finance and planning for Crowley's shipping and logistics business line. ...
  • US, Mexico Eye Talks on Trucking
    A new U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking program could be in place within four to six months, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk...
  • India's Exports Jump 36.4 Percent
    India's exports jumped 36.4 percent in December to $22.5 billion, the highest year-over-year growth rate in 33 months, according to...
  • DP World Opens Pakistan Terminal
    DP World opened its new container terminal in Port Qasim near Karachi in Pakistan on Wednesday. The terminal marked...
  • French Port Strike Closes Le Havre Terminals
    All dockworkers and a large number of port staff in Le Havre joined a national strike Wednesday shutting down shipping...
  • Slow Growth Drives Need for 3PLs
    In today's slow-growth environment, customers expect their transportation service providers to help them attain a competitive advantage, and that involves...
  • TRAC Expands Trucker Chassis Program
    TRAC Intermodal extended its web-based TRAC Connect program to the South Atlantic. The program, which rents chassis to truckers by...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Bimco issues cautious outlook for container shipping sector
  • DFDS switches to GB Railfreight
  • Maersk is Mexican bound from Europe
  • Carbon War Room presents:
  • TCC to buy first ship; begins newbuild negotiations

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • New York terminals close because of snow
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said all terminals would be closed Wednesday because of a snowstorm. The port is to reopen Thursday with normal gate hours. No queuing of trucks is allowed on marine terminal roads, the port authority s...
  • Hellmann names Rausch U.S. VP of ocean
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Jane Rausch to vice president of ocean freight for the United States. Rausch has more than 20 years in the industry, including stints with CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel International and Axis Internationa...
  • Former NASSTRAC head Cutrona dies
    Joseph F.H. Cutrona, former executive director of the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council from 1978-1998, died Dec. 25 at his home in Naples, Fla. He was 90. NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy and connections for professionals inv...
  • STB to hold hearing on rail competition
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said Tuesday it will hold a public hearing on May 3 to explore railroad industry competition and possible policy initiatives to promote more rail-to-rail competition. "I said last year that it was time for the...
  • Koch heads AA Cargo Europe, Mideast sales
    American Airlines Cargo has named Tristan Koch as managing director of cargo sales for Europe and the Middle East. Koch comes to American from British Airways World Cargo, where he served in a variety of senior positions, most recently as key globa...
  • MSC raises India-to-Europe rates
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it is raising rates on cargo moving from India to all parts of Europe by $200 per TEU, effective Feb. 1. The hike is applicable to northern Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea destinations....
  • Improved hull reduces fuel use 10%
    Germanischer Lloyd said it has fine-tuned the design of a series of six 9,000-TEU ships in such a way that they will be able to reduce fuel consumption by 10 percent. The classification society said its FutureShip subsidiary, working with Chinese d...
  • Drewry: Liner focus returns to market share
    London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants said this week the liner carrier industry has returned to 'normal operating conditions' after a bumper 2010, meaning its has refocused on market share and away from individual profitability. In its latestCo...
  • Chamber eyes supply chain, U.S.-EU tariffs
    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this year plans to develop recommendations for improving U.S. companies' connectivity to the global supply chain and push for a tariff-free zone between the United States and the European Union. Those were among the ke...
  • Chamber blasts 'card check' back-door path
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce leaders said Tuesday they are very concerned the White House is using the regulatory process in the absence of legislative mandates to alter union-organizing rules and other workplace issues at the expense of businesses. Th...
  • State of American Business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Crude advances on back of European debt crisis efforts
    'Stronger market fundamentals, the economic recovery and a rash of oil- field problems are pushing us closer to $100'.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Deliveries for distillates in Durban available for supply up to and including January 26.
  • MGO prices see double digits gains
    Congestion at loading terminals in Rotterdam.
  • February arbitrage volumes at 3.7 million mt
    Player predicts: 'The market will weaken for sure'.
  • Cosco shares surge on rumours of bunker acquisition
    Analysts point to fresh reports that shipping line could buy stake in Chimbusco.
  • Pirates attempt to seize fuel oil tanker
    Singapore bound tanker forced to take evasive action.
  • The path of least resistance
    As price prediction becomes more difficult, the importance of a proper hedging program becomes clear.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Average demand at key bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • MSC doubles bunker levy
    Increase will take effect from February 1, 2011 onwards, says company.
  • Australian supplier imports cargo to ease MDO tightness
    Cargo due to arrive in the third week of January, says IBS.
  • Box shipping trends 'precursor of a downwards spiral'
    A decline in freight rates 'inevitable' as carriers gear up to fight for market share in 2011, says Drewry.
  • Bunker avails in Japan 'stable' in January
    Local refiners to produce about 370,000-400,000 mt of bunker fuel for January, traders say.
  • Expansion fuels Sinopec Zhoushan bunker sales in December
    Sells over 100,000 mt of bunkers in December.

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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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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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