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June 27, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC suspends eastbound bookings from north Europe, 'vessels fully booked'
  • APL shrinks global organisation in comprehensive restructuring scheme
  • Hong Kong Shipowners toast Seafarers' Day, saluting trade they sustain
  • Maersk extends West Africa loop to China deploying larger WAFMAXers
  • Zhanjiang port to launch two shipping lines to ASEAN countries
  • Hebei port first five-month throughput up 9.6pc to 319 million tonnes
  • US Class 1 railways face class action over fuel surcharge price-fixing
  • Liaoning's 5-month port container volume up 20.1pc to 1.25 million TEU
  • Foreign ships can call at one Indian port and Vallarpadam as cabotage eases
  • DP World Aden powers up two Liebherr super postpanamax quay cranes
  • Eco group wants Alang shipbreaking beach closed, urges work repatriated
  • Tanzania hits US, EU non-tariff barriers that have replaced tariffs
  • UPS says it's first foreign non-bank to issue commercial paper in renminbi
  • Chile's LAN and Brazil's TAM form LATAM, biggest airline in South America
  • Three air carriers find sustainable biofuels financially unsustainable
  • FedEx founder: Air cargo faces sea freight threat, needs more D2D

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rate increases from July 1
  • DB SCHENKER achieves Cargo 2000 Platinum status
  • Falling bunker fuel prices to aid shipping cos
  • Falling demolition prices may encourage ship recycling sooner rather than later, says analyst
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike Far East-Central, South America rates in July
  • Maersk Line scrapping vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM on Panama-East Coast South America service
  • Maersk Lines Triple-E ships honoured as top sustainable solution at Rio+20
  • Mitsubishi considering stake in L&T Shipbuilding
  • OOCL, X-Press Feeders launch Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service
  • Permit Iranian vessels: OilMin to MoS
  • Shippers left high & dry due to policy changes on agri-exports
  • UASC's July 1 Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Wan Hai's Asia-Mexico/West Coast South America loop from July
  • G-20 curbs may play spoiler with India's export target
  • W. Bengal port project may come up at Sagar Island
  • CWC to invest INR 100 cr. to boost storage capacity
  • Govt devising new plan to boost exports
  • Import duty on iron ore likely to go
  • Plans to export 1 lakh t wheat to ease storage problem

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • P&O Ferrymasters contract carrier wins Tata Steel quality award
    The Dutch haulier Pot Transportbedrijf has won a quality award for the best health and safety performance among P&O Ferrymasters sub-contractors supporting pan-European transpo...
  • ITL building new railway workshop in Pirna
    The German company ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft, a subsidiary of the Dresden-based Captrain Germany group, is establishing a new workshop in Pirna, on the main ITL line between Czechi...
  • Hellmann UK starts partnership with Diehl
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new international freight forwarding partnership with the Stuttgart-based German company Diehl Spedition. Hellmann UK's express gene...
  • Anek Lines launching Bari-Durres link
    Anek Lines is launching a new daily Bari-Durres ro-pax service, operated in partnership with Adriatica Traghetti of Domenico Stea. (sco)
  • HHLA increases dividend
    The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is paying out an 18% higher dividend for the 2011 business year, in comparison with last year. Klaus-Dieter ...
  • New Braemar CEO at the helm
    James Kidwell, who has been Braemar Shipping Services' group finance director since 2002, is now Braemar's new CEO He succeeded Alan Marsh, who will retire from the board in July, ...
  • Ilona De March leaving SBB board
    Ilona De March has left the board of the Swiss state-owned railway operator SBB for professional reasons. De March, who joined the body in 2009, was also a member of the risk comm...
  • Group recommends gradual opening of EU road haulage market
    A report submitted to EU Commission vice-president Siim Kallas believes he should consider the gradual opening of domestic road transport markets as a key step towards completing t...
  • LAN and TAM complete merger into LATAM
    Chile's LAN Airlines last week formally completed the takeover of its Brazilian rival TAM, creating the second-biggest airline by market value in the world. The new carrier, called...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints marine logistics director
    Geodis Wilson has appointed Sergio Herrero as its vertical market director in the marine logistics division. Herrero will based in Miami FL (USA) and will lead and develop Geodis W...
  • Jerich Trans expanding at its headquarters
    The Austrian transport and logistics enterprise Jerich Trans has opened a new 1,500 sqm warehouse terminal and a 500 sqm roofed logistics area at its headquarters in Gleisdorf. Jer...
  • Agility receives AEO-F certification in Brussels
    Logistics service provider Agility recently received full authorised economic operator certification (AEO-F) in Brussels (Belgium). In order to qualify for this customs simplificat...
  • UPS makes formal offer to acquire TNT Express
    The US parcel and logistics giant United Parcel Service (UPS), having announced its intentions of acquiring the Hoofddorp-based Dutch CEP company TNT Express in March, has now made...
  • Tiaca urges greater air cargo security
    The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) is of the opinion that more countries should follow the lead of the USA, the EU, Switzerland and Canada in pursuing mutual recogniti...
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo signs deal with China Cargo Airlines
    Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines will operate joint freighter services between Singapore and Shanghai from today. The joint freighter links are part of wide-rangin...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Cruise industry adopts two new safety policies
  • Stolt Valor under tow to ASRY, Bahrain
  • LPD 23 completes successful acceptance trials
  • Standard Drilling to sell two of six jack-ups under construction...
  • Austal delivers high speed ferry to New Caledonia mining...
  • Colonel Jim Helis to be new Kings Point superintendent

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Pair of businesses moving in at Everett Waterfront Center
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April
  • Grains council taps Sleight as Chief Executive Officer
  • New export cargo handled at Port of Coos Bay terminal
  • Nasdaq warns FreeSeas Inc. of chance of losing market listing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Q&A: HFW partner Elinor Dautlich
    Prosecution is not the answer to piracy
  • P&I results show importance of investment returns
    American Club reports in wake of Shipowners, Britannia and North
  • Owners must disclose nickel ore loadings from Indonesia or Philippines
    Cargo liquefaction danger prompts the International Group's 13 P&I clubs to introduce mandatory notification
  • The low-down on valemaxes
    Brazilian iron-ore giant's book makes the case for 400,000 dwt ships
  • Better ore at flexible prices, says Vale
    Why valemaxes will boost Chinese steelmaking
  • China's high-end hopes
    China's yards restructure to target the offshore and LNG sectors
  • NITC launches flag state game of hide-and-seek
    EXCLUSIVE: Iranian tanker company reflags tonnage as sanctions loom
  • Product tankers target north Europe aframax crude trade
    Vessel discharging Indian product at Rotterdam looks to Baltic for work
  • ACM Shipping rebuilds its sale and purchase desk
    Group moves forward after rejecting bid from RS Platou
  • India's Reliance pays up for two Middle East VLCCs
    Country's crude imports rise to feed Jamnagar mega-refinery
  • Iran to insure its oil shipments to India
    Move aims to secure feedstock to four state-owned refineries
  • Rio Tinto ships first coal cargo from Mozambique
    Emerging export trade could give handysize bulker market a lift
  • Greek deputy shipping minister quits
    Vernicos stands down from four-day old government
  • Taiwan Navigation and Sincere Navigation plan to expand fleets
    Well-funded Taiwanese bulker operators poised to place new orders
  • Only South Korean VLCC importing Iranian oil has almost finished voyage
    Japan and India are exclusively using domestic tonnage while China opts for two Iranian tankers
  • DP World defies corruption claim to upgrade Aden cranes
    Port giant denies breaking its promises over terminal investment
  • Cruise prices may dip despite enduring demand
    Passenger interest defies Costa Concordia impact, says Shanks
  • Cruise lines adopt common safety drills
    Industry safety review unveils policies on emergency instruction, mustering and recording passengers' nationalities
  • London Gateway beats Felixstowe for location, says logistics firm
    The Finishing Line 'aspires' to switch when DP World terminal opens next year
  • Pacific Basin names towage chief as executive director
    Kocherla will serve a three-year board term
  • Climate karaoke
    The song remains the same at this year's Rio earth summit
  • STX rides on Russia's efforts to strengthen shipping industry
    South Korean conglomerate seals newbuilding and yard deals with Russian state majors
  • Into the breach
    Citigroup's recent moves suggest an expansion in ship financing, which would be to the good
  • U-Ming to cut debt with $66.8m bond issue
    Taipei-listed dry bulk operator reinforces financial structure amid fleet shake-out
  • South Korea to halt Iran crude imports as EU ban looms
    India lets state refiners import on cif basis

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Greek deputy minister resigns
    GEORGE Vernicos resigned today as deputy shipping minister after just five days in office, admitting his involvement in offshore companies
  • Equipment, labour worry US exporters
    REPOSITIONING containers into the US Midwest to sufficiently meet export demand over the next six months is a top concern for US exporters
  • Eagle debt stakes disclosed
    NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk today filed for the potential sale of equity awarded to lenders in its restructuring, revealing the composition of debt among syndicate members
  • Container capacity keeps being added
    DURING the first five months of this year, 92 new container vessels have been delivered, totalling 670,000teu capacity
  • China's seas get dirtier faster
    CHINA'S seas are getting dirtier, according to a report published yesterday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Military Sealift 'Holding Breath' on Budget Cuts
    The Military Sealift Command is worried about its inability to plan for a threatened federal budget sequestration that would require...
  • Swift Pay Incentives Target Truck Driver Retention
    Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will offer truck drivers quarterly performance-linked bonuses that it says could add...
  • Richmond Port Using Real-Time Cargo Movement Technology
    Virginia International Terminals implemented new terminal-operating software at the Port of Richmond. The software, called Navis SPARCS N4, provides...
  • Cosco Pacific Considers Further Greece Investments
    Hong Kong's Cosco Pacific, operator of the biggest container terminal in the Port of Piraeus, Greece, is considering further investments...
  • NAFTA Surface Trade in April up 8.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
    The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico in April rose 8.2 percent year-over-year but...
  • Box Ships Expands Container Ship Fleet
    Box Ships took delivery Monday of its eighth vessel, the OOCL Hong Kong, a secondhand vessel built in 1995 with...
  • Colombia, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement
    Trade between South Korea and Colombia could spike after the two countries signed a free trade agreement earlier today. ...
  • Aden Container Terminal Gets New Cranes
    DP World boosted productivity and capacity at its Aden Container Terminal in Yemen by installing two ship-to-shore quay cranes. The...
  • Container Ship Fleet Hits 16 Million TEUs, But Growth Slows
    The world container ship fleet has topped 16 million 20-foot equivalent units, but the rate of capacity growth is slowing,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • HPH Trust boosts investment in Yantian Port
    Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has upped its investment in Shenzhen's Yantian International Container Terminals.HPH Trust - a subsidiary ...
  • APM T Maasvlakte 2 terminal project enters next phase
    A reception held by APM Terminal's yesterday allowed guests to look over the site of the terminal operator's latest planned development in the Maasvlakte 2 area ...
  • Shippers gear up for US labour negotations impact
    Shippers and carriers are preparing for possible ramifications from the stalled US east and Gulf coast port labour negotiations between the International ...
  • New York rail development boosted by Government grant
    A new intermodal facility being developed at the Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) has been given a boost following the news that it has been given a US Department ...
  • EPV launches tender for second box terminal
  • Singh confirmed as cfo of Transnet
    Transnet SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-controlled ports, rail and pipelines' company, has announced that Anoj Singh will become its new chief financial officer ...
  • OCL starts Oman/India service
    Oman Container Lines (OCL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Oman Shipping Company (OSC), is to commence a new service linking the Omani hub port of Salalah with India's ...
  • Yang Ming dashes for more cash
    Yang Ming has launched a seven-year convertible bond offer worth TWD5,800 (USD194) million. The interest rate is 3%, and the company reserves the right to redeem ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Avance gains Belgian pair
    Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping arm takes VLGC duo from Transpetrol for cash and shares.
  • Vopak makes Coryton bid
    Dutch terminals group teams with Shell to convert ex-refinery into oil products terminal.
  • Strike to close Gladstone
    Eight-day industrial action by tug operators set to shut Australia's major coal port.
  • Scomi eyes more ships
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator looks to boost fleet size with $45m in cash available.
  • Panamax pain persists
    Analysts predict another bad week for bulkers as Chinese coal stockpiles soar.
  • Ensco adds drillship
    New York-listed operator declares first of two options at Samsung.
  • FPSO forecast
    Appetite in Latin America and Asia will drive order avalanche, researchers say.
  • FREE faces round two
    Nasdaq threatens to torch Ion Varouxakis-led bulker owner's ticker as shares slide.
  • HVS stuck with ship
    Vietnamese yard claims German owner refusing to take delivery of $30m vessel.
  • Johnny eyes the jackpot
    ACM CEO reveals how he expects new S&P team to win the lottery.
  • Cecon settles up
    Oslo-listed subsea contractor recoups two thirds of the outstanding $15m from Angola.
  • S-T denies smuggling
    French tanker owner calls arrest of St Vanessa by Nigerian navy "disturbing."
  • Costa bookings rebound
    Disaster-hit Italian cruise line says new April/May business up 28%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Maersk/CMA moving hub on transatlantic loop
    In early July Maersk Line will change the westbound hub on its Westmed transatlantic service from Malaga to Port Tangier. Maersk operates the Westmed with CMA CGM, which dubs the service Amerigo Express.
  • Hamburg Süd moves service to Los Angeles
    The German liner and its VSA partners on four services will move terminal operations from the International Transportation Service, Inc. marine terminal in Long Beach, Calif., to the TraPac terminal in Los Angeles beginning in late July.
  • Butcher represents Jaxport in Northeast
  • CORRECTION: WCI provides insight into U.S. export trades
  • Class action certified against top 4 U.S. railroads
    A federal court last week granted class certification to a group of direct purchasers of rail freight who are seeking damages for what they say was a price-fixing conspiracy by the four largest U.S. railroads-Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern.
  • Rail venture connects China and Europe
  • PST buys Ansaldo's yard control division
  • Drewry paper explains index-linked contracts
    The free white paper examines the causes of recent container freight rate volatility and how index-linked contracts can help mitigate the impacts of such instability. It also explains how these new contracting arrangements work.
  • Long Beach widens deputy exec director search
  • Hamburg Süd targets 26% CO2 reduction by 2020
  • DB Schenker rails Scottish whisky to Poland
  • Sleight leads U.S. Grains Council
  • ILA contract dispute puts shippers in bind
  • Army's Helis will run Kings Point academy
  • Shapiro names McKoy Mid-Atlantic manager
  • Metalcraft expands ID service support

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2012
  • Barge deployed at Bejaia
    Bunker barge has been stationed in the Algerian port since the middle of this month.
  • Fujairah prices little changed but markets firm in Suez
    Prices softening in South Africa.
  • Prices firming in major European ports
    Avails 'tight' in Rotterdam.
  • US legislators signal ECA doubts
    EPA under attack for 'governmental overreach'.
  • 'Unexpected culprit' found in short supply cases
    Consultant points to player who is 'mostly completely ignored' when investigating short deliveries.
  • Bunker demand 'slumps' in some Asian markets
    Sluggish world economy means less activity.
  • Softening bunker prices 'hitting demand'
    Shipowners 'holding back' in the hope of lower prices to come.
  • Asian bunker markets generally firm
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • US firm orders six 30,000 bbl capacity tank barges
    Order placed in commitment to meet customers' needs, says CEO of Florida Marine.
  • US Supreme Court rejects review on California clean air law
    Ruling 'puts an end' to challenge from Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, says NRDC attorney.
  • DNV's hybrid energy system recognised by global leaders
    EU and UN officials consider FellowSHIP 'among top sustainable solutions available today', says DNV.
  • Tanker firm orders fuel efficient chemical parcel newbuilds
    Order with Guangzhou Shipbuilding International will be delivered from end of 2014.

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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
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Departure ports
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- country
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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