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March 29, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Last hurdle for Hamburg to get dredging started
    Hamburg, Europe's second-largest container port, is poised for a rise in cargo volumes in the coming years after one of the final hurdles to the ninth major river dredging in the port's 1,000-year history was surmounted.
  • Rising oil-tanker returns end streak of declines
    Returns for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia ended a six-session losing streak as longer voyages and crowded ports tied up more vessels.
  • Panamax-vessel deliveries break quarterly record
    The number of panamax-class dry-bulk vessels starting to trade this quarter reached 75, exceeding the record 60 ships delivered from builders in the third quarter of 2011, according to Barry Rogliano Salles.
  • Torm in lifeline talks with two investor groups

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific 2011 profit up 7.6pc to US$3.88 million on 34.2pc more revenue
  • MOL expands Asia-South Africa service with 'K' Line and PIL on April 8
  • MSC adds final 13,050-TEU vessel to Asia-Europe Silk service
  • Court unsacks 'sacked' Auckland dockers, orders wages till April 6 lockout
  • Heavily involved in West Africa, APM Terminals now looks to East Africa
  • APM Terminals' 2011 Sustainability Report gives APM Terminals top marks
  • Dubai's DP World to repay US$3 billion loan sooner than expected
  • CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV join in north Europe-east coast South America loop
  • Major Deals Sealed at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime 2012
  • Lufthansa launches thrice weekly Frankfurt to Shenyang flights
  • Qantas commences Sydney-Santiago flights as free trade accords kick in
  • Mumbai airport truckers and shippers blast 'extortionate' road toll
  • European night flight bans drive air express to high speed Chunnel trains

Exim Indiaweb site
  • BHP 2012 all set for grand opening today
  • DAMCO launches dynamic supply chain solution
  • NYK once again selected for leading CSR index
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints new representatives in France, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
  • SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier
  • UGL's strategic acquisition of LANS Projects Pvt. Ltd- An advantageous head start in the specialised oil & gas & wind energy logistics industry
  • JNP impasse continues
  • TERI report on TAMP guidelines: Private terminal operators' hopes dashed
  • Jitendra Jain to represent Gandhidham Chamber on Western Railway consultative committee
  • MACCIAs interactive meeting with CBEC Chairman a success

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • OOCL appoints new CEO
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the shipping division of Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), has appointed Andy Tung as the new CEO of OOCL Hong Kong, ...
  • Maximus Air has designs on the future
    Maximus, the Abu Dhabi flag carrier reported that an Airbus A300-600RP2F, the kind of aircraft that forms the core of its current fleet, has been the first unit to be painted in th...
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai
    After serving Mumbai (India) from 2005 to 2009, Virgin Atlantic Cargo is returning to India's thriving commercial centre from 28 October 2012. The new daily Airbus A330 passenger a...
  • Hactl praises decision to build third runway
    Air cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has strongly welcomed the Hong Kong government's recent in-principle approval to adopt the three-runway option for t...
  • Prologis selects new regional director for northern Europe
    Prologis, an investment company for logistics firms, has chosen Thomas Karmann to be its senior vice-president, regional director northern Europe, with effect from 1 June. Karmann,...
  • Valencia continues to be Spain's biggest container port
    The Spanish port of Valencia handled around 4.3 million teu in 2011, equating to a plus of 2.86% compared to 2010. Spain's number two port Algeciras reported a box throughput of 3....
  • K Line enhances NE Asia to SE Asia service
    The Japanese shipping company K Line is upgrading its intra-Asia services Jabco-1 and Jabco-2 with additional China calls. K Line will deploy a total of eight vessels for the twice...
  • Sikar-Bikaner section of NH 11 in Rajasthan to be widened
    The Indian Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the widening to four lanes of the Sikar - Bikaner section of National Highway 11 from km 340.188 to km 557.775. When fi...
  • CargoLine presents "Partner of the Year 2011" awards
    CargoLIne, a German general cargo alliance, has ranked Göppingen-based Wackler Spedition & Logistik as the best partner of the year 2011, followed by Schmidt-Gevelsberg (Schwel...
  • TFG Transfracht and BMW prolong collaboration
    The cooperation agreement between the German transport service provider TFG Transfracht and car maker BMW is being continued for another three years. As the rail track operator of ...
  • CN to acquire 161 locomotives
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring 65 new high-horsepower locomotives and 96 second-hand high-horsepower locomotives that will be upgraded, in order to accommodat...
  • Nippon Express enters shared ownership agreement with Colombian agent
    Nippon Express USA Inc, an overseas subsidiary of Japan-based Nippon Express Co Ltd, recently concluded a shared ownership agreement with Map Cargo SAS, its agent in Colombia. The ...
  • Death of former McDonnell Douglas CEO Sandy McDonnell
    The former McDonnell Douglas chairman and CEO, Sanford N. (Sandy) McDonnell, died aged 89, on 19 March. The Boeing company expressed its deepest respects. "The people of Boeing ex...
  • Hermes rolls out real time parcel tracing scheme
    The German service provider Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH (HLGD) has introduced a parcel tracing system that enables customers to locate the position of their consignment...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Conrad Industries increases net and adds to order book
  • E-power barge will cut cruise ship emissions in Port of Hamburg
  • USCG and safety agencies start probe of fatal tugboat fire
  • De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar to expand gas and bulk activities
  • AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Port of Anacortes celebrates dock replacement project completion
  • NOL Group taps Olivier Lim as new board of directors member
  • Crowley mariners to take part in new skills assessment program
  • Port Metro Vancouver supports Japan/Canada free trade deal
  • Trucking group backs study supporting truck speed limiters

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Manila operator joins forces with Portland
    Ground-breaking venture by ICTSI aims to double throughput at US container terminal
  • Portland container exports surge 27%
    Oregon port handles more outbound than inbound boxes
  • German lines connect Portland to Europe
    Weekly service boosts Mediterranean ties
  • Portland to double its exports
    Oregon port is a gateway to global markets
  • Charterparty repudiations call for discounted cash flow calculations
    Time value of money needs to be factored in
  • Somali pirates earn more than middle-class UK workers
    Report offers food for thought next time you request a pay rise
  • Albatross at the helm
    It's sink or swim as Lloyd's List test-drives Transas ship's bridge simulator
  • CSCL falls into the red
    Li Shaode blames European debt crisis and overcapacity for reversal of fortunes
  • Exclusive: Kranich elected Box Club chairman
    Hapag-Lloyd board member to lead exclusive club
  • Bidders for Costa Concordia salvage whittled down to handful
    Capsized cruiseship likely to be the most complex and expensive salvage to date
  • Vela revisits spot charter market
    Saudi bookings drive up VLCC bookings from Middle East to Asia
  • Keppel FELS and Floatel sign letter of intent for accommodation rig
    Price will be higher compared to last deal
  • LNG's future lies with floating regas and liquefaction
    Offshore units are cheaper and more flexible than onshore plants
  • Boxship charter market cools as bookings slow
    'False dawn' feared as overcapacity continues
  • First Ship Lease charters tanker to Petrobras
    FSL Singapore leased for $14,000 per day
  • U-Ming's net profits fall nearly 60%
    Investment and shipping incomes both collapse
  • CMA CGM drops German lines on Latin America-Europe trade
    Co-operation with MSC and CSAV begins next month
  • Euromar snaps up biggest boxship to date
    Cap Norte becomes 10th vessel of Greek owner's joint venture with private equity
  • Marco Polo claims Chapter 11 breakthrough
    Unnamed investor to pump in new capital
  • BIMCO launches standard armed guard contract
    Guardcon comes with guidance on use of force
  • K+N may challenge EU cartel fine
    Brussels punishes 14 air freight forwarders for price fixing
  • Shanghai reports 13% cargo increase
    But outlook is uncertain as growth rate slows
  • Third generation takes helm at OOCL
    Founder's grandson Andy Tung named chief executive
  • The trials of Torm
    Torm - possible equity infusion delivers a challenge to the banks
  • Republican amendments block US sanctions bill
    Bickering scuppers moves to prevent banks handling Iranian oil interests
  • Baltic Exchange set to add capesize Pacific benchmarks
    Time charter average specific to the Asian market could also be on its way
  • Hamburg cleared for Hapag-Lloyd vote
    Court clears last obstacles ahead of parliamentary debate
  • Women on board
    Revolutions do not happen overnight. At the UK's Chamber of Shipping, it took 134 years to appoint a woman president

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Easing detected in Europe's container squeeze
    EQUIPMENT and slot shortages in the eastbound Europe/Asia box trade should ease within a few weeks, according to a leading liner analyst
  • North Atlantic raises $300M
    NORTH Atlantic Drilling has raised $300M through a private placement of equity
  • Strike shuts JNPT
    INDIA'S biggest box port, Jawarharlal Nehru Port Trust, has shut down through tomorrow

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Export Growth Tied to Reduction in Port Delays
    A spokesman for agricultural interests called upon ports to help increase U.S. exports by reducing delays at marine terminals. ...
  • Canadian Truck Traffic, Freight Rates Increase
    The Canadian spot market for truckload freight hits its second highest point in 11 years in February, according to TransCore's...
  • Busy Peak Shipping Season Forecast
    During peak-season 2011, U.S. ports handled about 800,000 20-foot container units less than the macro economy indicated they should have...
  • Jones Act Carriers Claim 'Ample' Oil Capacity
    The U.S. maritime industry has "ample capacity" to transport petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast, the American...
  • Deadline Nears on Transportation Funding Plan
    House Republicans have two days to approve an extension to national transportation funding before hundreds of thousands of construction-related jobs...
  • WorldCity's Roberts Details Global Trade Growth in 2011 (Video)
    WorldCity President Ken Roberts said the value of global trade grew in 2011 and is expected to expand this year....
  • Consumer Confidence Dips, But Expectations Rise
    The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped slightly in March, but consumers' outlook on the economy improved, the research organization...
  • EU Fines 13 Air Forwarders for Price-Fixing
    European antitrust officials on Wednesday fined 13 of the world's largest logistics companies, including Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina and UPS,...
  • US Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.2 Percent
    Orders for U.S. durable goods in February rose 2.2 percent year-over-year to $211.8 billion, as increased demand for cars, computers...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Ease, But Stay High
    Average trans-Pacific spot rates this week eased off from their recent high of two weeks ago when carriers that belong...
  • Protest Closes India's Port Nehru
    A protest by local political parties and trade unions shutdown India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), forcing ocean carriers...
  • Pacer Names Benki to Run Asia, Europe Logistics
    Pacer International named Al Benki as senior vice president, international logistics for Asian and European operations, where he will be...
  • Cosco Pacific Profit Climbs 7.6 Percent
    Cosco Pacific on Tuesday reported a net profit of $388.8 million for 2011, an increase of 7.6 percent year over...
  • MSC Merges India-Europe-Mediterranean Services
    Mediterranean Shipping Company will upgrade and combine its existing Indian Subcontinent-Europe-Mediterranean service network operated in conjunction with Shipping Corporation of...
  • China's Growth Tied to Technology, Consultant Says
    China will continue to expand its economy, but its growth will be based upon technology and innovation rather than low-cost...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel
    The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ...
  • Boxship charter rates steady
    After a post-ocean freight rate hike mini-surge in charter rates of container ships, daily hire rates marked time in the past seven days, with charterers reverting ...
  • Bollore Logistics drives the group's profits
    While both global trade and Africa-economic and socio-political related issues affected the performance of Paris-based Bollore Logistics last year, this division ...
  • Horizon to slash debt with restructure plan for transpac ship charter
    Horizon Lines has taken further steps to reduce its debt with a plan to restructure its vessel charter committments - which it refers to as "hell ...
  • Basel-Multimodal Express hailed a success
    Contargo's innovative trimodal service between Rotterdam, Antwerp and Basel is claimed to be a success. Launched a year ago, the Basel-Multimodal-Express (BME) ...
  • CIGI says Caribbean maritime infrastructure must improve
    A recent report published by the Canada-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on the Caribbean maritime sector has concluded that the region's ...
  • Spain feels the double-dip heat
    The Spanish economy has slid back into recession, according to a new report from the Bank of Spain. This is further bad news for the Iberian nation's government ...
  • Still trucking-on in the US
    The barometer of the US economy, its trucking industry, accelerated ahead in February to record a 5.5% growth compared with the same month of 2011, providing yet ...
  • IBF declares Nigeria and Benin as high risk
    The London-based International Bargaining Forum (IBF), a body that involves the International Transport Federation which has approximately 600,000 seafarers among ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Cantor confirms cuts
    Silence surrounding exit of Natasha Boyden fuels speculation about boutique investment bank's future in shipping.
  • TEU targets expansion
    Box Ships boss says billion-dollar dream would be achievable with help from capital market-backed acquisition campaign.
  • Nasty swing for CSCL
    Li Shaode predicts a year full of challenges as Hong Kong listed owner sees $1.1bn plunge in its bottom line.
  • Blackout overwhelmed master
    UK tells North Atlantic Shipping to combat crew complacency after power failure led to boxship grounding.
  • Bodouroglou's balancing act
    Cash conservation is key during dry recovery but grim forecast hasn't upset Paragon's appetite for acquisitions, CEO says.
  • Sevan wins Statoil FPSO job
    Norwegian firm to study the possible use of floater to develop huge Barents Sea find.
  • Euromar bags a boxship
    Euroseas-linked venture makes good on a promise from Aristides Pittas and builds its containership fleet.
  • INS nabs nuclear job
    UK decommissioning authority's fuel carrier in pioneering plutonium run to US from Sweden.
  • All aboard the tanker train
    Dahlman Rose reckons it's time for investors to build up their interests in tanker owners as a unique summer awaits.
  • Swiber to down Kreuz stake
    Singapore-listed offshore owner to raise funds by selling shares in subsea unit.
  • No ransom for Albedo?
    Pakistani negotiator says pirates have agreed to free Malaysian boxship in return for expenses incurred in its hijacking.
  • FSL confirms Petrobras pact
    Philip Clausius-led firm owns up to three-year charter which will see one of its ships leave the spot market.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • More than dock-side bluster
  • When bad things happen to good cargo
  • Open to question?
  • Backyard brawling
  • Idle times
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon
  • The fork in the road - Part 1
  • Sold on sustainability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Indian refiner ready to bring coker on line
    Fuel oil output is set to decline.
  • Maersk introduces 'super slow steaming' on Europe/Asia route
    Will add vessels to make up for extra transit time.
  • Pacific Rubiales Energy signs natural gas agreement
    Floating Liquefaction Regasification and Storage Unit to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast.
  • Prices mainly down in Europe
    Rotterdam market 'void' of demand.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah and Suez
    Demand normal in Suez.
  • Fuel costs rising faster than predicted
    US Navy faces $939 million shortfall in 2012 budget.
  • Port authorities distance themselves from ECA worries
    Low Sulphur: 'There's not a whole lot we have to do with it,' says port authority spokesman.
  • Asian bunkering hubs see IFO prices soften
    Below average demand in Singapore.
  • Cockett releases details on Dubai office
    New office will be managed by Chris Fletcher.
  • German engineering firm files patent for LNG bunkering system
    Bunker fuel loading system able to load LNG, MFO, MDO and MGO bunker fuels onto vessels.
  • South Korea bunker output to fall in April
    South Korea expected to produce between 660,000 and 690,000 mt of bunker fuel in April, according to a Bunkerworld survey.
  • Container manufacturer expects slow steaming to continue
    Ship operators will continue super slow steaming due to high bunker costs, says Singamas.
  • Titan seeks expertise for refinancing plan
    Continues talks with 'a number of potential investors' for fresh capital injection in the company.
  • Take-up of ISO 8217:2010 spec fuel still 'slow'
    'Refiners and traders need to do their part in ensuring quality assurance and compliance at source,' says DNVPS executive.

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Venice
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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
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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
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Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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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
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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
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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
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Paris
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Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
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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
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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
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Rome
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MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
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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
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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
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Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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Bonn/Nashville
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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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