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May 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boat Asia 2011 opens large and luxe
    Boat Asia 2011 opened yesterday, larger and more luxurious with several more firsts under its belt.
  • Norden keeps outlook after Q1 profits fall
    Danish shipping line D/S Norden reported a smaller-than-forecast drop in operating profits for the first quarter, hit by a steep drop in dry-bulk spot rates, and said 2011 remains a challenging year. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) fell to US$30.0 million in January-March from US$68.6 million in the first quarter last year, the dry cargo and tanker shipping company said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL and NYK cement charter deal for four 13,000-TEU ships
  • Maersk increases piracy surcharge to US$200-$500 to pass on rising costs
  • Hapag-Lloyd pre-tax profit up 140pc, but obligations drag net into loss
  • Hanjin loses US$11 million on low rates, oversupply - despite rising volumes
  • Shanghai container index up on all routes, but Asia-Europe
  • FMC to hold secret session on value of freight rate derivatives
  • China coastal shipping suffers from overcapacity and high yuan
  • Shanghai's Japan import growth declines in March
  • Chongqing handles 85,000 TEU of international cargo in first quarter
  • Doha trade round fails to deliver, say US trade groups
  • Emirates adds south China calls to Asia-Africa loop
  • Deutsche Post DHL posts first quarter profit of US$462 million
  • American Feeder Lines to make weekly calls on once mighty Halifax
  • Bunker surcharges expected to surpass record highs this summer
  • Feb NAFTA trade increases 11.8pc, US-Can up 10pc - US-Mex up 14pc
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo struggles with capacity, expansion plans underway
  • Drewry air freight index recovering after year-on-year decline
  • China Southern's Xiamen Airlines orders six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing
  • Qantas engineers call off strike, but flight cancellations remain
  • TIACA appoints four more heavy hitters to 'already strong' board

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping Agency donates mobile van to Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital
  • Arshiya registers 56 pc jump in FY 11 consolidated revenue
  • Hindustan Cargo is truly a company with a social cause
  • Maersk vessel makes maiden call at ICTT as part of new service
  • Maritime security firms form code of conduct & ethics
  • NSCSA adds Mundra call to regular liner service
  • NYK & OOCL finalise charter agreement for four 13,000-TEU vessels
  • Adani Enterprises net profit zooms in Q4 & FY 11
  • Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approves dry bulk terminal off Tekra
  • Nhava Sheva CFS blaze put out
  • Govt to limit cotton yarn exports once again
  • New PPP policy will not be too rigid: Gopalan

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Call for third Hong Kong runway
    The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (Haffa) believes that the two runways at Hong Kong airport, the world's largest airfreight hub, will only be able to h...
  • Transaero fleet expands to 60 aircraft
    Russia's Transaero Airlines has increased its fleet to 60 aircraft after taking delivery of new generation Boeing B747-400 wide-body long-haul equipment. With its 15th aircraft of ...
  • AA Cargo adds direct uplift between Finland and Chicago
    American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has launched a new direct service between the Finnish capital Helsinki and Chicago IL (USA). The route, operated by B767-300, is the latest expan...
  • Railcargo Austria posts loss again
    Railcargo Austria, the railfreight arm of Austria's state railway OeBB, posted a loss of EUR 353 million in 2010. The result led to a consolidated deficit of EUR 330 million f...
  • Australian railway company orders new locomotives
    The rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Australia has ordered nine 4,400 hp locomotives and plans to order more rolling stock and other facilities. This takes the company's...
  • Germany: increase in new truck registrations
    A total of 31,000 commercial vehicles were newly registered in Germany in April, 13.7% more than in the same month in 2010. The number of new tractors leapt by 48.5%, and...
  • Renault Trucks opens branch office in Tunisia
    The French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks is opening a branch office in Tunisia called 'Renault Trucks Tunis. To date Ennakl Automobile Importeur was the official r...
  • The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich
    The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w...
  • Martin Bencher Group opens new office in Sao Paulo
    The Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based professional shipping and forwarding service provider, opened a new office in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on 6 May. The facility is managed by Mikk...
  • Presented: Antwerp-Chongqing rail connection for cargo
    A rail connection for moving cargo between Antwerp and Chongqing (China) was recently presented in Antwerp (Belgium). The project was established in 2010 by POM Antwerp (Devel...
  • The European Marine Equipment Council elects new board
    The European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) has appointed its new board as follows: Lars Gorvell-Dahll (Kongsberg) was chosen as president and Dirk Lehmann (Becker Marine Systems)...
  • Duisport and Currenta step up collaboration
    The duisport group (Duisburger Hafen AG) and the chemical park operator Currenta GmbH, a joint venture between Bayer AG and Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, want to intensify their excell...
  • Japan's shipping lines' prognoses for current financial year down
    The three Japanese deepsea shipping lines, NYK, K Line and MOL, are all expecting to have their 2011 profits dented by the impact of the earthquake that hit the country in Mar...
  • Maersk Line to raise rates on Asia-Europe route
    The Danish carrier Maersk Line is raising the rates on the Asia to Europe route by USD 250 per teu on 1 June 2011. The increase will apply to all dry and reefer cargo moving from a...
  • VW wants to take over MAN entirely
    Germany's Volkswagen corporation (VW) and Scania want to take over the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN. VW already owns around 30% of MAN's shares and has made a suitable takeo...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • House reverses Gulf drilling moratorium
  • Olympic Shipping orders third MT 6015 at Kleven
  • MAIB issues report on containership elevator fatality

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • The Greenbrier Companies making management changes
  • NYK joining OOCL to charter four box chips
  • Port Metro Vancouver expects big surge in cruise passengers
  • ATA taps Jamie Hammons as regional vice president
  • US inks deal with China for enhanced trade security

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Pick-up in Indonesia coal demand keeps supramaxes afloat
    Bright spot in a languishing market is pickup in coal demand bound for India's east coast
  • Transatlantic medium range tanker rates set to fall further
    Earnings nudge down as ballasters crowd into northwest Europe
  • Norden predicts daily MR tanker earnings of $13,000
    Denmark's Norden, which has 37 product tankers alongside its dry bulk fleet, has predicted that earnings for its tankers will total around $13,000 per day in the next two years
  • Panamax charter rates lose ground
    Prices fall despite optimistic mood from dry bulk owners at Mare Forum Italy
  • China eyes more Arctic business
    Norwegian shipowner also keen to encourage two-way traffic on northern sea route
  • MAIB warns of danger in lifeboat davits proximity switches
    Malfunction identified as cause of fatal accident on car carrier Tombarra
  • Maersk boss cautions against fair-weather investments
    Weaker players who seek short-term returns can undermine market, but are then more likely to disappear
  • Teekay Offshore Partners promises bigger dividends
    Boost to cash distribution in the first quarter
  • Teekay LNG Partners hints of asset acquisitions
    Activity picking up in LNG sector, says chief executive Peter Evensen
  • Contract cover allows Teekay Tankers to sustain dividends
    Company achieves $0.25 a share against weak spot market
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen profits ride a rollercoaster
    First quarter surges 31% year on year but is down sharply on last three months of 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the red as soaring bunker costs hit earnings
    Carrier warns of tougher competition to come in second quarter
  • Higher revenues for Aegean but profits fall
    Bunker operator posts solid first-quarter results, though rising fuel costs hit operating profit
  • APMT hit by political and climatical events
    Unrest in Arab countries and Japan's quake cost terminal operator $12m
  • Teekay losses double amid low spot rates and tonnage oversupply
    Diversity prevents company from being worse hit as 'challenging' year begins, says new chief executive
  • Gratsos urges owners to insist on 'more profitable' fuel-efficient ships
    Yards 'need a kick' to abandon gas-guzzling designs, claims chamber president
  • MISC full-year profits more than double from previous 12 months
    Malaysian shipping group posts improved bottom line after selling ships and subsidiary
  • HCI Capital and Lloyd Fonds end first quarter still in the red
    KG companies continue to suffer
  • Analysts back Transocean despite weak results
    Dahlman Rose blames perception of potential Deepwater Horizon liability for low ratio enterprise value
  • Time is ripe for new LNG pricing model in Japan
    The case for cutting the link between natural gas and oil prices may seem incontrovertible, but there is is no alternative mechanism on the drawing board
  • Sale of Malta Freeport proves tricky
    As CMA CGM seeks buyer for transhipment hub, wisdom of shipowners investing in ports is questioned
  • Croatia's shipyards struggle to find investors
    Efforts to find backers hampered by constraints imposed by EU membership
  • Amlin concerned over Netherlands-based insurance unit
    While London marine market rates rise, ACI's prospects are poor as premium tumbles in first quarter
  • STX Pan Ocean reports $48m loss
    South Korean shipping company blames dry bulk market depression and rising fuel costs for hitting sales increase of 4.7%
  • Norden weathers dry bulk 'perfect storm'
    Hedging strategy helps company return first-quarter net profit of $69m
  • Hanjin Shipping sees net loss of $97m
    Asia-Europe competition hits boxship business, but bulk operations record $17m operating profit
  • ICTSI net profit jumps 25% to $28.5m
    Growth due to economic recovery in key markets and solid performance in Asian ports

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Two killed in yard blast
    TWO MEN were killed in a shipyard blast in western Singapore this afternoon
  • Qatargas threatens Europe
    QATARGAS has threatened to redirect LNG supplies away from Europe if importers there continue to rely on spot markets, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • StealthGas selling four ships
    NASDAQ-listed StealthGas is selling four LPG carriers for a total $26M as it works to purge older vessels from its tanker fleet
  • Norden defies its gloomy '11 forecast
    DS NORDEN today reported a 10% first-quarter rise in profits, defying its own February prediction of "a mediocre year"
  • LNG unit powers Repsol
    REPSOL of Spain said today its net profits rose in the first quarter, powered by a 238.2% rise in operating income from its LNG division
  • France to replace rescue tug
    FRANCE is planning to move a rescue and assistance tug to the Dover Strait after the UK decided not to renew the charter of another rescue tug covering the area
  • STX Europe swings to black
    STX EUROPE returned to profits in the first quarter, despite a drop in revenues
  • STX Pan Ocean slips
    STX PAN Ocean said today it lost $48.7M in 1Q2011, reversing profits of $20.17M for that quarter last year
  • IEA turns negative
    TODAY'S monthly forecast from the International Energy Agency has trimmed the oil demand outlook, citing higher pump prices and weaker economic growth
  • LNG shipping feels impact from Medgaz
    SPAIN'S LNG imports dropped 9% in April, the first full month that the alternative Medgaz pipeline has operated, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • MISC loses $102.7M
    MISC SAID today that it lost 307.9M ringgit ($102.7M) for its fourth quarter ending 31 March, reversing net profits of 196.4M ringgit for the same period last year
  • Hanjin to cut after losses
    HANJIN Shipping said today it plans "cost-cutting measures" after revealing operating losses for the first quarter of $11M - despite total sales of nearly $2Bn
  • Seven bid for Vanino
    RUSSIA'S FAS anti-monopoly office has said seven companies have formally applied to bid in the auction - closing today - of the government's 55% port shareholding in Vanino
  • Tallinn boosts volumes
    ESTONIA'S port of Tallinn has announced that it handled 3.63M tonnes last month, a 12.7% rise year on year
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen posts jump in profits
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding today said its net profits rose to $22

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Panama Canal Receives Bids for New Bridge
    The Panama Canal Authority received six proposals Tuesday from design and engineering companies or consortia around the world for the...
  • Railroads Bulk Loads Fall, Intermodal Grows
    Carload traffic on North America's largest railroads slipped 1 percent in the most recent week, extending a slide the rails...
  • Senators Propose Extending TIGER Grant Program
    A bipartisan group of senators is proposing legislation to extend the Department of Transportation's TIGER grant program through fiscal 2018,...
  • Panalpina Adds Second Hong Kong-Huntsville Flight
    Forwarder Panalpina is expanding its scheduled freighter operations through Huntsville, Ala., with a second weekly service connecting the city to...
  • DHL Converting Aircraft for Europe Fleet
    DHL Express will modernize its fleet in Europe with the acquisition of 13 A300-600 passenger aircraft and conversion of the...
  • Cargo Rebounds at Hong Kong Airport
    Hong Kong International Airport's freight volume 6.2 percent in March over the same month a year ago as expedited shipping...
  • Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent in April
    Retail sales rose for the 10th straight month in April, driven by higher prices at gasoline stations and grocery stores,...
  • Greenbrier Taps Eitzen to Head Rail, Marine Units
    Railcar and barge manufacturer Greenbrier Companies named Mark Eitzen as vice president and general manager of its Gunderson factory in...
  • Japanese Exports Still Declining After Disasters
    Japan's exports to the rest of the world are still sinking in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami...
  • Japanese Freight Forwarders Expand in Indochina
    Two Japanese international freight forwarders expanded their operations into Indochina, a Southeast Asian region sandwiched by two Asian giants --...
  • ILWU Working to Keep California Ports Competitive
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has a reputation of militancy, but a Southern California union official said recent history...
  • Hanjin Container Losses Grow to $28 Million
    Hanjin Shipping lost $28 million on container operations in the first quarter, compared with $23 million a year earlier, as...
  • NYK to Charter New OOCL Ships in Grand Alliance Upgrade
    NYK will charter another four vessels with capacities of 13,000 20-foot equivalent units from OOCL under a new agreement between...
  • India's Tariff Authority Orders Port Rate Reduction
    India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports ordered a 35-percent reduction in the scale of rates currently applied by Chennai Container...
  • CMA CGM Discussing Sale of Stake in Malta Hub
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is in talks over the sale of a minority stake in Malta Freeport Terminals, one...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd announced general rate increases effective July 1 for all cargoes and container types for the North Atlantic and Europe-Mexico...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Slides to $31.8 Million Loss
    Hapag-Lloyd fell to a $31.8 million loss after interest and taxes in the first quarter despite an improvement in operating...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • APM T's Fejfer demands 'above market' rates of growth
  • Maersk expects 'challenging Q2', but 'above market profitability'
  • Seacube stays strong
  • CMA CGM confirms Malta talks
  • NYK to charter 13,000TEU newbuilds from OOCL

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Cido sale ignites buzz
    Market chatter fingers AP Moller-Maersk and Navios as top contenders in acquisition of 20 Asian products tankers.
  • StealthGas cleans house
    Harry Vafias at the helm as Nasdaq-listed owner sheds four LPG carriers in anticipation of reinforcements.
  • Offshore helps STX Europe
    Korean-owned yard group boosted in first quarter by increased demand in oil and gas support vessel sector.
  • Teekay margins squeezed
    Peter Evensen-led tanker player's woes continue as first quarter deficit spirals downwards.
  • Navios repeats notes trick
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner plots $105m swoop to fund the last of its seven VLCCs.
  • TOO war chest intact
    Teekay Corp shuttle tanker wing poised to pursue growth with $380m worth of firepower following first quarter win.
  • Tough for Teekay LNG
    Tanker and gas carrier arm of Teekay group sees Q1 profit slashed as exchange loss hits home.
  • Teekay Tankers tops bets
    Bruce Chan-led owner toasts lending coup and also thanks Libyan trouble for stronger than forecast first quarter.
  • Hurtigruten stays upbeat
    Record passenger numbers in the first quarter but Oslo-listed company remains in the red.
  • Olympic back at Kleven
    Stig Remoy-led owner contracts third supply ship at Norwegian shipyard.
  • Yard sale helps MISC
    Malaysian shipping giant's annual profit boosted by Malaysia Marine listing, but fourth quarter proved a struggle.
  • 'No Maersk LNG bid'
    Carsten Mortensen says Danish owner will not be in the running to buy rival's gas ships as it sights bulker and tanker openings.
  • Olsen loses wind charter
    Oslo-listed company has $40m wind vessel contract blown away but gets $1.35m compensation.
  • Two killed in blast
    Workers die in explosion on barge at Haosen Marine in Tuas area of Singapore.
  • U-Ming earnings slump
    Taiwanese bulker owner's profit slashed in first quarter as revenue falls.
  • Oslo blow for quoted pair
    Jinhui and BW Offshore slip off prestigious Oslo Bors Benchmark Index to be replaced by a couple of companies from the Fredriksen Group.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • OOCL expanding Scandinavian loops
    Liner carrier OOCL said Thursday it is adding two calls and capacity to its two-loop Scandinavian Express (SBX) service. The line said the SBX2 loop will add a call at Kotka in Finland and a second call in St. Petersburg to give a revised rotation...
  • MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers
    MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers Liner carrier MOL said this week its on-time performance worsened in the first quarter on the transpacific and transatlantic trades, but improved between Asia and ...
  • NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships
    NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK Line said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with fellow liner carrier OOCL to charter four of the 13,000-TEU ships OOCL has ordered in recent weeks. OOCL...
  • Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 loss
    Korean container line Hanjin Shipping suffered a $28 million first quarter operating loss, despite revenue increasing 19 percent to $1.6 billion. The loss was more acute than the $23 million the line lost in the first quarter of 2010. Hanjin's con...
  • Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profit
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Revenue for the line increased 16.5 percent to $2.1 billion (1.5 billion euros) a...
  • Japan/North America capacity drops
    Allocated capacity from Japan to North America has fallen markedly since early April, according to figures from American Shipper research affiliate ComPair Data. Allocated capacity -- that is, ComPair Data's estimate of the portion of vessel capac...
  • 'A cultural change'
  • Ports and Terminals
  • Carriers' 1st quarter
    Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profitGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 lossKorean c...
  • US trade grows
    U.S. exports up 4.6% in MarchThe U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday reported the country's exports of goods and services in March increased 4.6 percent from February 2011 to a record $172.7 billion. The monthly increase in the export value for ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    In Cape Town deliveries available for supply up to and including May 26.
  • Move to subsidise fuel costs under attack
    Help for European fishing fleets will encourage 'fuel intensive, environmentally damaging fishing practices.'
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Some suppliers fully booked in Piraeus.
  • Onshore fuel oil stocks slightly lower
    Arbitrage volumes to slacken in June.
  • Hedging deals boost Norden's Q1 results
    But 2011 'is still expected to become a challenging year'.
  • LNG supply network 'will come quickly'
    Small Norwegian company that has pioneered LNG supply to ships demonstrates potential for more widespread use.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen back in profit despite rising bunker prices
    'The underlying market development is positive,' says Jan Eyvin Wang, president and CEO of WWASA.
  • Captain was playing video games in run-up to grounding
    Tugboat spilled 6,400 gallons of bunker fuel after hitting Exxon Valdez reef.
  • Double-digit losses in key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • Marine biofuel programme takes off in France
    Ennesys SAS working in project financed by state authorities to produce marine biofuel for fishing vessels.
  • TEN posts narrowing net profit in Q1
    Company's aframaxes and product carriers 'hard hit' by rising bunker costs.
  • NYK fleet introduces improved version of IMO's EEOI
    Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) issues Prime Ship-GREEN/EEOI to NYK fleet.
  • Mexican bunker supplier secures funding for expansion
    Fund to be used for installation of additional infrastructure.
  • Japanese company starts study on solar, wind power for large vessels
    'Aquarius System will play an important role,' said Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power.
  • Rising bunker prices hit TBS International earnings
    'Continued weakness' of freight rate, together with other factors further affect TBS earnings.

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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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