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BRIEFS
December 2, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM cash injection fund 14pc increase in fleet, adding 208,300 TEU
  • Da Chan Bay Modern Terminals goes live with Navis' N4 operating system
  • Asian, European shippers want IMO to scrap box-weighing mandate
  • Fujian ports' 10-month cargo volume up 17pc to 15 million tonnes
  • Royal Mail first half operating profit doubles to US$461 million
  • N Europe-transatlantic box volume rises 4pc, capacity efficiently managed
  • Spanish prosecutors appeal against Prestige oil spill officers' acquittal
  • Ship arrest scope is widened by Dutch Court of Appeal, says law firm
  • Union Pacific Railroad starts Monterrey, Mexico-Chicago box service
  • Asia Pacific airlines' robust passenger growth October, cargo stabilises
  • Korean Air delivers US$99.8 million in relief goods to the Philippines
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics hub in Atlanta to reach 80pc of US clients
  • Dubai International Airport sees cargo volumes rise 3pc in October

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Leading port & maritime heads, policymakers, Customs officials grace CTL 2013
  • Schenker India eyes 20 pc revenue growth
  • SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax bulk carrier
  • Vanguard celebrates the establishment of its presence throughout India with the trade
  • Dollar swap facility extended till Jan. 31
  • Exports to be hit by EU's move to end preferential tariff system for imports from India
  • Govt gives exemption on stock holding limits to exporters having IEC
  • STC issues two tenders to export 2.7 lakh t of wheat
  • APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia evacuates more than 2,700 TEUs in 7 days during the recent congestion at JN Port
  • Govt approves financial aid to KoPT to meet dredging expenditure
  • Major Ports may soon have dedicated cruise terminals
  • Pvt. port operators may be allowed earlier exit
  • Record discharge of coking coal at Paradip Port
  • Vasan opens parking yard to ease traffic congestion at Chennai Port
  • Forex reserves up further by $2.69 bn to $286.26 bn
  • Rupee loses early gains, closes weak at 62.44
  • InterMax of China acquires Yangtze River barge company
  • Kalmar relocates 850-tonne ship-to-shore crane at Port of Helsingborg, Sweden
  • Project forwarding training aims to boost performance

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nemunas rail link offers new truck transport service
  • Nagel-Group establishes subsidiary in Norway
  • Kapsch delivering GSM-R technology to Hungary
  • Alitalia receives half of necessary funds
  • Commission ban on Georgian seafarers lifted
  • Penske Logistics working for Ducati in Brazil
  • EIM on track to further enlarge cooperations
  • Moskovia adds international services from Belgorod
  • EU and Ukraine skies to join forces
  • Salvat Logistíca new System Plus partner in Spain
  • Brasil Terminal Portuário officially opens in Santos
  • New roadside facilities for truck drivers in Australia
  • DNV greets new regional manager for Germany

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Navy suspends Inchcape Shipping Services contracts
  • Carnival seeks efficiencies through HVAC upgrades
  • Wärtsilä has new Propulsion Test Center
  • Fincantieri to build Norwegian polar ship
  • Island Offshore back at Vard
  • Terntank orders enviro friendly tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port, City of Bellingham schedule Waterfront District planning meetings
  • US teaming with Morocco for new customs agreement
  • K Line opening office in Yagon, Myanmar
  • Portland Airport earns award for food donation program
  • Evergreen Line adds Piraeus to Tripoli run

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • The World Maritime University at 30
    WMU's aims are just as important today as global shipping industry develops
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association welcomes Koo as new chairman
    Torch passed from one shipping family to another
  • What happens next?
    Brussels prepares its statement of objections against the 14 boxlines
  • Lawyers question strength of Brussels' antitrust case against box lines
    European Commission is entering a grey area on price signalling, say legal experts
  • STX O&S delays deliveries of product tankers to Frontline 2012
    Troubled South Korean yard announces four-month delay
  • US Navy suspension of ISS contract linked to alleged billing irregularities
    UPDATE: Move said to relate to 2005-2008 supply deals
  • Bolloré clinches Dakar ro-ro concession
    French logistics group wins 25-year terminal contract
  • Former VLCC owner Saga Tankers slides into the red
    Expert questions whether owners regret moves to exit VLCCs
  • Tough times are here to stay for shipping
    Analysts paint bleak prospects for December's Asia-Europe rates hike
  • Bank forces Torm to sell four product tankers to Oaktree
    Financier will place vessels under Danish firm's commercial management
  • Korea Air veteran named Hanjin Shipping president
    Suk takes the helm after Young stepped down over deepening financial losses
  • Jetfoil collision injures 85 in Hong Kong
    Unknown object strikes high-speed ferry carrying 105 passengers
  • Wan Hai splashes out $41m on containers
    Taiwanese carrier purchases 12,700 boxes at $3,259 each from CIMC
  • Frontline 2012 targets New York listing in third-quarter 2014
    Fredriksen newbuilding vehicle faces challenges to construction programme
  • Coscol books four multipurpose vessels at $40m each
    Cosco unit approves plan for 36,000 dwt ships at CSSC yard

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Mixed maritime response to Berlin grand coalition
    THE coalition deal between the Christian Democratic parties and the Social Democrats in Germany has sparked mixed reactions from the country's shipowning, port and logistics sectors
  • DHT secures $46M settlement from OSG estate
    NYSE-listed DHT Holdings said today it had settled damages claims it had lodged against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group for a total of $46M
  • NAO completes $250M Oslo placement
    NORDIC American Offshore has completed a $250M private placement in Oslo, the first step towards an NYSE listing that the company expects to consummate in the first quarter of 2014
  • Coal port dredging decision pending
    THE EXPANSION of Australia's Abbott Point coal port is likely to get the green light in coming weeks now the Great Barrier Reef Authority has discredited a report critical of dredging, the Australian reported today
  • Maersk Line Asia-Europe unit costs fall and ship size will rise with P3
    Maersk Line would benefit most from the planned P3 network, driving costs down and ship size up an investment bank said today
  • COSCOL orders newbuildings
    SHANGHAI-listed COSCO Shipping Co (COSCOL) has decided to build four 36,000dwt multi-purpose vessels at compatriot CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding at costs of 246M yuan ($40M) each, according to its yesterday's stock filing
  • 87 injured in HK ferry accident
    A TOTAL of 87 people were injured in a Hong Kong high-speed passenger ferry accident early today after the vessel collided with an unidentified object
  • Hubline sinks to full-year losses
    MALAYSIAN shipowner Hubline Berhad plunged to losses of 190M ringgit ($59M) for its full-year end on 30 September
  • Qinhuangdao Port to sell new shares
    CHINA's Qinhuangdao Port will sell 830M shares in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at maximum HK$6.7 a share to raise about HK$4.28Bn ($549M)
  • North Korea ship to leave Panama
    UN INSPECTORS are examining weapons being smuggled in a North Korean ship's cargo, according to Panama's security minister

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Hanjin Shipping Names New President, CEO
    Hanjin Shipping today appointed Tai Soo Suk as its new president and CEO. Suk, the current CEO of Hanjin Transportation, replaces Y.M. Kim, who resigned earlier this month, saying he was taking responsibility for the company's losses . Kim resigned during the week that the Korean carrier reported a net loss of...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Fjeld exits Flex LNG
    Philip Fjeld is heading for the exit at Flex LNG, the company he co-founded and has led for the past six years.
  • Nanjing Tanker on brink
    China's Nanjing Tanker has moved another step closer to delisting from the Shanghai Stock Exchange after it posted a third quarter loss.
  • Diana books Bunge deal
    Diana Shipping has bagged a period contract worth $2.86m for one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Olympic in Geden swoop
    Olympic Shipping of Greece looks to have returned to the dry-cargo market with a $100m move on four Geden vessels.
  • Island back at Vard
    Norway's Island Offshore has returned to long-time collaborator Vard for another newbuilding.
  • DHT eyes OSG pay-out
    DHT Holdings could bank an extra $8.5m after settling a charter dispute with bankrupt OSG.
  • FRNT's cape coup
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is sitting on a potentially huge profit on its capesize newbuilding programme, Danske Bank says.
  • Cosco CFO quits
    Feng Jinhua has quit as chief financial officer of China Cosco as the owner enters the final month of its effort to avoid a third successive annual loss.
  • Love in a hot climate
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • DFDS faces delays
    DFDS' resurrected order for two ro-ro vessels at Germany's bankrupt P+S Werften has fallen behind schedule.
  • ALNG fixes newbuild
    Awilco LNG has clinched a mid-term contract for its recently delivered newbuilding, confirming news broken by TradeWinds weeks ago.
  • Ullman takes Concordia reins
    Stena has shifted Kim Ullman from head of its LNG business to take over at tanker unit Concordia Maritime.
  • Pakistan plots new yard
    Pakistan is considering building a new shipyard in Gwadar.
  • Italy trumps Norway
    Fincanieri has beaten off competition from Norwegian yards to build an advanced oceanographic vessel for the country's government.
  • Torm in forced sale
    Torm has sold four MR tankers to Oaktree in its second forced sale with the private equity heavyweight.
  • HSH provisions rise
    German lender HSH Nordbank's loan-provisions have grown in the first nine months as it seeks to reduce shipping exposure.
  • Scorpio swells VL order
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Terntank inks eco-order
    Danish owner Terntank has ordered what it claims could be the world's most eco-friendly ships.
  • Polarcus bid dropped
    A potential investor has shelved plans to buy a large stake in Oslo-listed Polarcus after failing to tempt enough sellers to part with their shares.
  • Coscol booking quartet
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) is planning to add four more multipurpose (MPP) ships to its orderbook in China.
  • Anek cuts loss
    Greek ro-pax group Anek Lines has reduced its loss in the first nine months after it cut costs.
  • Ferry crash injures 85
    Six people have been seriously injured after a Hong Kong ferry hit an unidentified object.
  • Suk takes Hanjin job
    Loss-making Korean owner Hanjin Shipping has brought in a former Korean Air manager to pilot it back to profit.
  • Arctech wins icebreaker
    Finland's transport agency is ordering a new icebreaker at the domestic Arctech Helsinki shipyard.
  • Wintermar profit jumps
    Wintermar Offshore Marine has reported a 27% increase in profit for the first nine months of the financial year.
  • KC Maritime eyes tonnage
    KC Maritime is set to expand its fleet with orders for four bulkers at China's Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding.
  • GrainCorp deal blocked
    Australia has blocked Archer Daniels Midland's (ADM) AUD 2.8bn ($2.6bn) takeover of domestic grain handler GrainCorp.
  • Ex-Aegean man jailed
    Singapore has come down hard on another fraudulent bunker trader as it looks to preserve its squeaky clean image.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices remain stable in the Americas
    Avails were said to be tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • Rotterdam LSFO prices hit two-month high
    Prices at both ports climbed to $635 pmt on Friday.
  • Hanjin Shipping gets new boss
    Position effective on December 1.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Earliest deliveries possible from December 3 in Fujairah.
  • Prices end week soft across Europe
    Bad weather stops bunkering at Gibraltar.
  • Bunkering halt at Gibraltar, Algeciras
    Bad weather sees operations temporarily suspended.
  • NGOs warn IMO against accelerated low sulphur availability review
    Seeking official reassurance from IMO Secretary General that there won't be bias allowing delay of 2020 global sulphur limit.
  • For sale: Five bunker tankers
    Chinese courts put tankers up for auction.
  • Auctioned bunker tanker finds buyer
    Bids still low but sale likely to go ahead.
  • IFO prices largely fall in Asia
    Supplies of bunkers were tight at Asean major ports.
  • Further recognition for air lubrication system
    Award aims to put system for further practical use in Japan.
  • Vessel lubricant receives environmental certificate
    Products will be classified as an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant under US EPA rules.
  • Vessel optimisation leads to award for barge operator
    Tug and barge firm reports significant savings from fuel optimisation system.
  • Firm opts for more 'eco' tankers
    Move will leave company with 18 'eco' LR2 tankers on firm order from two Chinese yards.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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