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October 20, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container oversupply may last five years
    The container industry may be facing half a decade of oversupply that will curb freight rates as shipping lines launch vessels into a global trade slowdown.
  • Monarch files US$46m claim against Dubai World unit
    Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a New York-based investment company, filed a claim of about US$45.5 million in a London court against Drydocks World LLC as the Dubai World unit works on restructuring US$2.2 billion of debt.

Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific rates fall to US$1,486 per FEU, lowest in 21 months
  • MSC folds Andes loop into CSAV-CMA CGM's Asia-South America service
  • China's third quarter GDP up 9.1pc, slowest growth rate in 2 years
  • Port of Nantong throughput increases 14.5pc in first eight months
  • Hamburg Sud Santa class ship calls at Hamburg bound for South America
  • Yangpu volume up 31pc in 7 months, becomes second largest port in Hainan
  • Guizhou signs customs deal with Shenzhen, Guangxi, Yunnan, Zhanjiang
  • Singapore exports off 4.5pc, but total trade up 7pc in September
  • ICTSI Manila to add eight new RTGs cranes to build up Berth Six
  • MCC Transport charters 1,084 TEU Istrian Express for intra-Asia route
  • US Department of Transportation slows rate of stimulus spending
  • SAMI picks independent assessor for maritime security companies
  • Qantas offer rebuffed, one-hour ground strikes resume on Wednesday
  • Fuzhou airport cargo throughput increases 29pc in first eight months
  • Oman Air launches Europe Asia sea-air corridor with Port of Salalah
  • Alpine Air Express fears US Post loss of air mail to Missoula, Montana

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A well formulated SLA critical to logistics contracts
  • Logistics veterans charm students at Geo Institute of Logistics inauguration
  • MFC executes complex project movement from Kazakhstan to Thailand
  • SCAC Consultants & Experts for Experts join forces
  • Sino International 2011 reaches new heights
  • Stop debiting rent from steamer agents' accounts, HC tells CoPT
  • Weakening rupee may hit rubber imports

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Railinc upgrades early warning system
    Railinc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, based in Cary NC, announced an upgrade to the early warning/maintenance advisory system that enhances r...
  • Cuba approves new flight service from New Orleans
    New Orleans international airport has received approval from the Cuban authorities to receive direct flights. This message was conveyed in a letter to the airport director from Cub...
  • Nagoya live on Iata's e-freight
    Lufthansa and Schenker, two large global e-freight movers, have performed the first e-freight shipment out of Centrair airport in Nagoya (Japan), to Frankfurt (Germany). Thanks to ...
  • DHL Aviation signs contract with Globe Air Cargo in Bulgaria
    DHL Aviation has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its general sales agency in Bulgaria. The airline operates daily weekday Boeing B757-200 freighter services from Sofia to Leipzig (Ger...
  • Air France-KLM managing director leaves company
    Only three months after being confirmed in his post, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, managing director of the Air France-KLM Group, has been forced to vacate his office. This decision has b...
  • DHL Express accredited as excellent van operator by FTA
    DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association's van excellence scheme. Its 1,000 strong fleet was independen...
  • Panalpina opens Ludhiana branch
    Panalpina continues to grow rapidly in India. Only two weeks after opening a branch in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the company has now opened another branch in Ludhiana, Punjab. As one of t...
  • UK rail industry unveils plans for the future
    The rail industry recently published its visions for the development of rail transport in the UK between 2014 and 2019. The full range of investment options includes the completion...
  • ICTSI Manila to get eight new RTGs
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) will take delivery of eight brand new rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs), to support new berth 6 operations at its Manila Internatio...
  • New Loxx general cargo line direct to Kazan
    The German transport company Loxx recently started calling at its seventh destination in Russia, namely in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan). Departures are on Fridays from Gelsenkirch...
  • Panama Canal sets new record
    The Panama Canal has reached a new tonnage record in fiscal 2011, which concluded on 30 September. Preliminary figures showed that the canal closed fiscal 2011 on 322.1 million t, ...
  • New European logistics network ESLA established
    Four independent companies have bundled their core expertise in the areas of night express and added-value logistics to form a new European network called the European Service Logi...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • $119 million for sub work at Huntington Ingalls
  • Canada selects Irving, Seaspan to build C$33 billion of ships under NSPS
  • Quigley named President of US Fab
  • Order from FMT gets Trinity Offshore back into inland barge building
  • Stena Bulk orders two 170,000 cu.m LNG tankers from DSME

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Suspicious bags force evacuation of sections of Bellingham Airport
  • Café @ Marina to open at Waterfront Center in Everett
  • American Trucking Associations taps England as new chairman
  • Olympia Port Commission meeting to discuss draft budget/CSHI for 2012
  • Port Tracker report predicts gains in import cargo numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Capesize rally offers lucrative lock-ins
    With market uncertainties ahead, owners must decide whether now is the time to secure revenue streams with period charter deals
  • Drivers behind the capesize rally and threats to its sustainability
    Six main points to consider
  • Lines rejig Asia-Latin America loops
    CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV seek greater efficiencies
  • Don't mess with the maintenance budget
    A return to 1980s accountant-driven 'savings' will result in loss of lives at sea
  • Ecsa spreads the word on CO2 emissions regulations
    Ecsa's new president tells automotive logistics firms sulphur emission is 'hottest issue' facing shipping
  • OSG keeps faith with Arntzen
    Chief executive signs up to 2016 to continue through downturn 'with no distractions'
  • Saga exits shipping by selling off last two VLCCs
    Decision to sell, subject to approval at EGM, prompted by bid to secure shareholder value
  • BHP Billiton iron ore volumes push Australian output to record high
    Country's top three miners produce 122.9m tonnes in third quarter, up 25% from first
  • Hopes of boxship charter market improvement by early 2012
    Optimism follows talk of panamax owners exiting negotiations due to overly low rates
  • VLCCs in Middle East helped by positive sentiment in the West
    Rates for trips to Asia finally tick up after stagnation
  • Eagle Bulk slips down handymax owner table
    Chinese companies to dominate market for smaller-sized bulkers
  • Antipodes' Asia box links grow at expense of European trades
    Overall capacity grows but European lanes stagnate
  • Capesize owners warned on strength of China's revival
    Rally in iron ore trades masks underlying slowdown in country's growth
  • US deals raise hopes of recovery
    Obama restates aim to double US exports
  • Banks favour offshore sector
    Syndicated lending for first nine months nears $16bn
  • Tiny harbour, big role model
    Capri sets the standard in fast ferry turnrounds
  • Handymax one-year charter rates head for sub-$10,000 level
    DVB predicts lower prices as newbuilding deliveries intensify competition
  • Wärtsilä upbeat despite third-quarter setback
    Delivery timings hit result but orderbook remains strong
  • Britannia in surprise reduction of deferred call
    Club sets general increase at 5%
  • Shipowners' Club makes Singapore appointment
    New board role flags up loss prevention
  • Efficiencies boost margins for Essar Ports
    Better cost control also adds to bottom line
  • Europe transport links including ports to get $69bn funding from Brussels
    Connecting Europe Facility will be 'catalyst' for further funding from private sector
  • IRISL pulls out of Malta Freeport before 2013 ban
    Move from next month 'a big loss' to transhipment hub
  • South Korea takes heavyweight title
    Yards consistently up quality of their vessels, thwarting China's bid to woo Greek owners
  • DryShips and OceanFreight signal 'vigorous' defence of merger complaint
    Putative class action has no merit, say owners
  • Thome gets new managing director
    Bjorn Hojgaard steps down effective immediately
  • Cargo surge boosts Eurotunnel
    Revenues up as truck and passenger numbers rise
  • Dubai danger
    US hedge fund writ against Dubai Drydocks World raises default fear
  • Exclusive: Yildirim blocks CMA CGM 20-ship order
    Move reveals extent of influence of Turkish stakeholder
  • South Korean yards win half of all global orders in third quarter
    Nation's builders outpace China in high-value orders for boxships and LNG vessels

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Charleston boxes rise 18%
    EXPORTS keyed an 18% surge Charleston's container business in September, but most US ports are bracing for slower growth in that sector
  • Essar Ports leaps 670%
    MUMBAI'S Essar Ports today recorded a 670% leap in quarterly net profits year on year
  • Maersk grabs more VLCCs
    MAERSK Tankers has capitalised on low VLCC freight rates by taking a pair of VLCC newbuildings
  • Wärtsilä's profits fall
    FINLAND'S engineering group Wärtsilä said today pretax profits fell to €83M ($114.83M) in 3Q11, from €140M in the same period last year
  • Ashapura shield assailed
    EITZEN Bulk has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject Ashapura's Chapter 15 protections, calling the application a bad-faith ploy to avert debt repayment
  • Drydocks faces $45.5M claim
    DRYDOCKS World of Dubai is facing a claim of $45.5M filed by New York's Monarch Alternative Capital, the investment company told Fairplay today
  • OSG sticks with Arntzen
    NYSE-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has retained Morton Arntzen as president and CEO, disproving rumours earlier this year about a possible management change
  • Subic sanctions rejected
    MANILA has rejected sanctions against Keppel Subic Shipyard in relation to an accident that killed six workers and injured seven others
  • Gas carrier fixes high
    GOLAR LNG, the listed centerpiece of John Fredriksen's LNG activities, said it has agreed principal timecharter terms for a gas carrier
  • EC takes Italy to court
    THE EC has referred a case to the European Court of Justice accusing Italy of failing to comply with a Sardinian aid ruling
  • Asia/East Africa container loops combined
    CMA CGM and Dubai's Emirates Shipping Line today confirmed a box service expansion in the Asia/East Africa trade
  • Drybulk waits rise again
    SNARLS at major drybulk ports have again worsened, with queue numbers rising by 20 ships to total 301 vessels as of 17 October
  • Asian Aframaxes stay put
    HIGHER rates for westbound Middle Eastern crude exports have failed to sway Asian Aframax owners who prefer to stay in the east-of-Suez market
  • BHP iron ore cargoes rise
    MINING giant BHP Billiton said today rail improvements helped boost shipments of West Australian iron ore to records in the most recent quarter
  • Doing time inside the box
    CRIMINALS in South Australia reportedly face prison cells made from old containers, as the state's government today announced plans for a jail extension

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Rena Insurer to Meet Disaster Obligations
    Mediterranean Shipping said Wednesday it is awaiting word from Rena vessel owner Costamare and a salvage company as the ship...
  • GE Transportation Invests $231 Million at US Plants
    GE Transportation will spend $231 million to upgrade two factories to meet North American and foreign demand for locomotives, mining...
  • Study Says St. Lawrence Seaway Supports 226,800 Jobs
    The release of a study showing the St. Lawrence Seaway system supports 226,800 jobs comes as maritime officials urge New...
  • Panama Canal Fills First Part of New Lock Channel
    A segment of the new access channel to the Panama Canal's new locks was filled with water on Wednesday. ...
  • Japan's Osaka Container Trade Surges 15.2 Percent
    International containerized trade through western Japan's Port of Osaka in the first half of the year surged 15.2 percent year-over-year...
  • ILA Moves Headquarters to New Jersey
    The International Longshoremen's Association relocated its headquarters to North Bergen, N.J., from the union's longtime home in lower Manhattan. ...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Up 22 Percent
    Werner Enterprises increased net profit 22 percent from a year ago to $29.6 million in the third quarter on a...
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange President Talks Role in Shipping Market's Future (Video)
    Zhang Ye, president of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, discusses what role he sees the exchange playing in the future of...
  • Homebuilding Rises, Market Remains Weak
    A jump in apartment construction caused homebuilding to rise at the fastest rate in 17 months, but other data point...
  • CSX Sees 'Modest Growth' Ahead for US Economy
    CSX Transportation looks for the U.S. economy and its rail freight traffic to keep growing "at a modest rate" in...
  • Eurotunnel Revenue Jumps 9.2 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., boosted third quarter revenue 10 percent year-over-year...
  • Russia's TransContainer Traffic Up 9.3 Percent
    TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, boosted third quarter traffic by 9.3 percent year-over-year, partly due to 28.7 percent jump...
  • CMA CGM, Emirates Upgrade Asia-Africa Service
    CMA CGM Group and Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their joint service linking Asia to East Africa by deploying larger vessels...
  • Economist Says US Exports Will Lead Trade Recovery
    The U.S. container trades will bounce back in the long term, and it will be exports that lead the way,...
  • Cargolux Begins Two US Services to Australia, Africa
    Cargolux is launching two new freighter services connecting the U.S. with Australia and the west coast of Africa. The...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • US import cargo 'back to normal'
  • Salvage work on stricken boxship hindered by storm
  • CSAV: 35,000 slots in lay-up
  • Binational study charges NY State rules jeopardise future of Seaway
  • China growth slows as EU debt crisis threatens

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Handy owners at risk
    DVB says 2012 will see a significant rise in handymax owners going bust as rates plunge below breakeven.
  • Insolvency upside
    Broker says bankruptcies may help counter tanker tonnage threat as oil majors shy away from cash-strapped owners.
  • Rickmers bets on Bilbao
    German project giant puts Spanish port to the test as heavylift traffic climbs amid Saudi transport contract.
  • Seaboard springs loop
    US operator launches crusade to link Miami to Mexico with new service onboard 1,100-teu boxship
  • Vyborg sells a quarter
    InvestVeritas fund snaps up 25% stake in loss-making Russian shipbuilder.
  • Van Oord nabs contract
    Dutch shipowner bags east European port contract valued at EUR 40m.
  • SCI aframax saved
    Indian warship thwarts attempted hijacking on tanker Desh Rakshak in Arabian Sea.
  • Euronav's bad news for rival
    Oslo and New York-listed Frontline will disappoint the market in Q3 and Q4 if it follows Belgian firm's lead, analysts say.
  • Saga may call time
    Arne Blystad-led tanker owner on the brink of closing its doors after penning pacts to sell its last remaining vessels.
  • Essar Ports profit soars
    Newly demerged terminals division of Indian group made much more money as volumes increased in Q2.
  • Profit slips at PST
    Singapore-listed trust sees profit dip in otherwise solid third quarter results.
  • Tebma seals dredger deal
    Indian shipyard teaming with German engineering specialist Vosta to build dredging vessels at Chennai.
  • ICTS ups port fees
    Container lines making Manila calls will be facing higher charges.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    For MGO products, deliveries were available for supply up to and including November 2.
  • Rotterdam prices firm
    Very few barges available as they were tied up in waiting queues, a player reported.
  • Ferry industry still struggling with ECA response
    Conference finds 'no easy answers on fuel and emissions' to cope with 2015 sulphur limit, but also hears arguments for viable solutions.
  • BP takes storage in Fujairah: Report
    Oil major returns to fuel oil trading in region for the first time in over 10 years.
  • Bunker spill: Ship's officers return to court
    Judge refuses request to allow their pictures to be published.
  • Piraeus remains closed to bunker operations
    Bunkering may not go ahead until October 25/26.
  • Bunker operations face new 'risk-assessment' programme
    Environmentalists welcome moves to secure funds for California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
  • Engine manufacturer sees growing interest in LNG
    'Interest in LNG, environmentally sound designs and fuel efficiency will remain strong,' says Wartsila.
  • Mid-week IFO prices largely up at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Companies claim 'world first' in LNG bunkering
    Product tanker to bunker LNG 'directly via a loading arm at LNG facility'.
  • Tanker company leases two 'super fuel efficient' VLCCs
    Maersk Tankers leases two VLCCs from Cido Shipping on long-term bareboat charter.
  • BIMCO releases EEDI calculator
    Development and verification testing of EEDI calculator now completed, says BIMCO.
  • Japanese shipping firm launches carbon calculator
    Amid increasing public interest in the environmental impact of cargo transport.
  • Tanker market feels 'no impact' from slow steaming
    Overcapacity continues to dominate market as slow steaming is 'not widely' implemented, says Euronav.
  • Fuel pumping operations face further delays
    Poor weather conditions heighten concerns that the vessel could break up.

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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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