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December 13, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai Port Nov up 4.3pc, rising 3.9pc to 30.9 million TEU in 2013
  • OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, MISC, NYK cancel Asia-Black Sea express service
  • FMC invites comments on G6 expansion designed to compete with P3
  • China factory output slows as Beijing mulls 7pc GDP growth in 2014
  • French government railway reforms prompt strikes by five SNCF unions
  • Fujian's 11-month port throughput up 9.4pc to 10.61 million TEU
  • China shipyards win state aid for eco-vessels despite ship surplus
  • China selects 5 cities in Guangxi to its logistics park development plan
  • Rizhao port's full-year cargo volume to hit 300 million tonnes in 2013
  • National transport ministers tell EC to tighten road cabotage rules
  • Truckers slam 'harmful' act to ban diesel trucks from Washington, DC
  • DHL brings Barclays Premier League trophy to Hong Kong on grand tour
  • Cargolux union jittery over Liege versus Luxembourg air freight hubs
  • Flights from Shanghai airports delayed as smog level hits record high
  • Air cargo volumes up 2.8pc at Leipzig/Halle Airport in 11 months
  • Turk Heavy Transport plans regular AN-225 visits to Bahrain in 2014
  • UTair Aviation to set up Sukhoi Superset 100 MRO base, Bashkortostan

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • A study in contrast regarding volumes & freight rates on Asia-Europe trade
  • L&T Shipbuilding receives orders valued at INR 943 cr. from Qatar
  • NYK & Astomos Energy conclude time charter contract for new VLGC
  • Sri Lanka abolishes THCs from 2014; shippers to pay all-in freight rate
  • Basmati exports may rise by 11 pc to exceed 4 mt: AIREA
  • Gold imports may fall by 30 pc in 2014
  • MbPT contributes towards preserving maritime history
  • Throughput at Major Ports up by 2.59 pc in H1 FY 14
  • INR declines sharply further on increased dollar demand
  • Ming Yang bags first Indian order for 150 MW turbine
  • Nov. export growth dips to 5.86 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New service between the Baltic Sea and Italy
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands in Geel
  • Containerships to replace Hamburg with Lübeck
  • VTG expands US railcar fleet
  • Asiana extends cargo handling contract with FCS
  • Hoyer invests in new 40 ft tank containers
  • Knud E. Hansen wins design contract for ro-pax vessel
  • US ports testing system to speed up truck movements
  • Regent Airways extends international operation
  • Brown-Forman and Fiege extend cooperation
  • Baton handover at Dachser in Switzerland
  • Winkler opening third location in Switzerland
  • Mory Ducros meldet Konkurs an
  • Jamaica re-elected to Imo council
  • 10,000 participants in Volga-Dnepr photo contest
  • National representative of commercial airports now chosen

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Oregon governor announces end to Port of Portland reefer box flap
  • Kalama Port Commission Oks rail expansion project
  • US rail freight traffic numbers up during month of November
  • Trio of Pacific Northwest ports announce pollution reduction goals
  • BNSF Railway names Carl Ice president/chief executive officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • Davidson Kempner named buyer of Lloyds Bank shipping portfolio
    Lender has hawked its shipping book for two years, amid exodus from the sector
  • BP Shipping orders 14 product tanker newbuildings
    Major deal sees BP join the product tanker bandwagon
  • Hanjin Shipping mulls merger with parent
    South Korean carrier eyes further aid from Korean Air
  • Tsakos unveiled as Statoil's new aframax partner
    Greek owner orders up to nine tankers at Daewoo for long-term charter to oil company
  • Fears mount for LNG shipping outlook
    New vessels to arrive amid growing concerns over cargo supply
  • Agent banks and their responsibilities
    Mistimed, misused or miscommunicated information has serious consequences
  • KNOT to convert shuttle tanker for eight-year floating storage charter
    Charter contract has option to extend by up to four years
  • Transatlantic box volumes increase steadily
    But freight rates on the trade have remained lower than last year's
  • Owners fear second annual double-digit protection and indemnity hike
    General increases fall slightly but reinsurance rates have yet to be announced
  • Hyundai Mipo wins six-tanker deal
    South Korean yard to build six vessels for nearly $209m
  • Russian Arctic gas project seeks heavyweight backing
    Gazprom could be too stretched to invest in Pechora LNG export project
  • StealthGas withdraws share offering
    Move halted after chief financial officer's resignation will resume next year, says Vafias
  • Scorpio Bulkers ups its IPO offering
    Firm puts forward 26.1m common shares to raise cash for newbuildings
  • International Group clubs introduce sharp increase in premiums
    Insurers balance fewer attritional claims against rise in losses' individual costs
  • GSL share price jumps after $400m bond announcement
    Global Ship Lease to use 17 vessels as guarantees for secured notes
  • Prefeasibility study positive on prospects for new Borneo port
    Kijing venture would improve region's logistics efficiencies, says consultancy BMT
  • In praise of the good shipowner
    What are the traits that define this paragon of industry virtue?
  • Sammy Ofer's sons establish separate shipping fleets
    Brothers now head their own businesses with more than 100 ships each

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • US keeps sanctions pressure on Iran
    America pressed ahead today with sanctions against vessel owners and operators linked to Iran's oil regime despite last month's Geneva accord giving Iran temporary sanction relief
  • US lawmakers weigh maritime security risks
    Budget cuts proposed by the Obama Administration could put the US and countries it helps protect overseas at greater security risk, lawmakers have warned
  • Hartmann expands West Africa service
    German shipowner Hartmann Group today announced the expansion of its Europe/West Africa break-bulk liner service early next year
  • Salvage industry needs to improve refuge for casualties
    There is a lack of progress on places of refuge for casualties and this is impacting upon the cost of operations, speakers at the Salvage and Wreck conference in London this week have warned
  • ULC deliveries to slow again
    The supply of ultra large container vessels will slow this year on the past two years, according to Peter Sand, chief shipping economist at BIMCO in Denmark
  • VLCC newbuilding price tag approaching $100M
    Newbuilding prices of VLCCs have hit a 2013 high and are close to reaching the $100M level, said Fearnresearch, the shipping market research unit in the Astrup Fearnley financial and shipping services group in Oslo
  • Australia: Watchkeepers to blame for most ship collisions
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said today that many collisions result from watchkeepers failing to keep a proper lookout
  • GE won a contract to supply dynamic positioning
    GE's Power Conversion business has won a contract for the supply of dynamic positioning (DP) for a floating accommodation vessel that COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard is building for Logitel Offshore
  • China's coastal shipping capacity growth slows
    The total dry bulk shipping capacity involved in China's coastal transport has risen from 2Q13, amounting to 1,660 vessels as of 30 September, reported the Ministry of Transport on 10 December
  • Hanjin Shipping eyes parent merger
    Stock prices of Hanjin Shipping and its parent Hanjin Shipping Holdings rose on the start of trading today, following rumours of a merger between the two

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • Cargo Volumes Up Sharply at ANA, JAL
  • US Integrators Welcome Bali Deal
  • Egypt Beefs Up Suez Canal Security, But Risks Remain
  • NYSA, ILA Seek Injunction on Port Hiring
  • Marine Terminals Still Struggle With Truck Turn Times
  • CMA CGM Slashes Europe-Africa Loops
  • BNSF's Rose CEO Relinquishes Post, Will Stay With Railroad
  • US DOT Deputy Secretary Porcari to Leave by Year End
  • Proposed US Budget Deal Would Hurt Merchant Marine
  • P3 Carriers Boost Share of US Trade - and Orderbooks
  • Larger Ships Dampen Pricing in North-South Trades
  • Southern Retailer Belk Expands Online Distribution Network

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • A New Year's SCRU?
    Would you believe Scorpio Crude?
  • Double blow for Daiichi
    Daiichi Chuo Kisen has had to pay out a whopping $16.7m to cancel two panamax-bulker charter contracts.
  • Delay downs Seabird
    SeaBird Exploration has finally given up on a contract after a series of delays.
  • Kerch sale wrapped up?
    Ukraine's state property fund is auctioning off Kerch Shipyard.
  • BP confirms MR haul
    BP Shipping has signed a deal with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to build 14 medium-range (MR) product tankers.
  • TEN admits aframax deal
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has confirmed a five strong tanker order against contracts with Statoil in a deal first uncovered by TradeWinds almost a month ago.
  • DFDS' Syrian mission
    Two DFDS ro-ros have been tasked with helping dispose of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile.
  • Norden still a buyer
    Norden has vowed to continue expansion efforts as it puts the finishing touched to its next strategic plan.
  • KNOT seals FSO deal
    Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers is branching out into the floating storage and offloading (FSO) business, it confirmed today.
  • SALT dips in NY debut
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has seen its stock fall on Thursday after pricing its New York IPO at $9.75 per share, with proceeds expected to be a maximum of $325m.
  • A suezmax a day?
    Oil demand will rise by the equivalent of at least a suezmax per day in 2014, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecast.
  • Drydocks partners Poles
    Dubai's Drydocks World is eyeing more offshore business in a partnership with a Polish fund.
  • More for Mipo?
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard continues to build its orderbook with a deal for six more product/chemical carriers.
  • Another day, another $50m
    Scorpio Bulkers has added another $51m to its IPO total as it prepares to debut the stock in New York on Thursday.
  • TOPS joins eco rush
    Top Ships has dived into the newbuilding market three months after offloading its entire fleet to private investors.
  • KSINC eyes new ship
    India's Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) is ordering a new fast ferry for a Kochi service.
  • Vinalines six stand trial
    Six former Vinalines executives and other officials have appeared in a Vietnamese court accused of fraud.
  • Nour-M goes down
    A Turkish ship detained over its weapons cargo has sunk in a storm in Rhodes.
  • Swiber sells barge stake
    Swiber Holdings has offloaded a 33% stake in the 3,000t heavy lift derrick and pipe-laying barge PWJ 3000 (built 2010) for $52m.
  • HitecVision in anchor move
    HitecVision continues to expand its offshore investments this time acquiring a major stake in Vryhof Anchors.
  • BHP lifts Oz output
    BHP Billiton is to spend $301m replacing two shiploaders at its Nelson Point port operations in Australia's Port Hedland.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • DOT deputy secretary steps down
    John Porcari, who has served as the deputy secretary of transportation for four and a half years, is stepping down at the end of the year, and Victor Mendez will take over as acting secretary.
  • Airline financial outlook strengthens
    Airlines are expected to see a global net profit of $12.9 billion for 2013, improving to a net profit of $19.7 billion in 2014, according to IATA. In September, IATA had anticipated profits of $11.7 billion in 2013 and $16.4 billion in 2014.
  • BNSF announces transition from Rose to Ice
    BNSF's long-time Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Matthew Rose will step aside Jan. 1. Carl Ice, the current president/chief operating officer, will become president and chief executive officer.
  • Asian airlines support third Hong Kong runway
  • Crowley adds 537 cargo containers
  • AA cargo volumes up in November
  • ATSG acquires equity interest in West Atlantic AB
  • Interbake utilizes LeanLogistics system
  • Record November for Cargolux
  • Xian plans inland port
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands Belgium warehouse
  • Executive moves
  • TNT Express expands freight service
  • Industrial expansion boosts New Orleans port, LaGrange says
  • Report: EC transport chief supports P3
    Siim Kallas, the vice president of the European Commission responsible for transport, told a Danish publication that the proposed P3 Alliance between Maersk Line, MSC and CGM CGA is "a very good idea."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2013
  • Global oil demand 'rising'
    US demand remains firm and 'euro zone has emerged from the claws of recession'.
  • Good demand in Fujairah
    IFO prices flat in Suez.
  • North European markets see little movement in prices
    Heavy congestion in Gibraltar.
  • Pipelines will boost Fujairah's 'speed and efficiency'
    Five pipelines link Vopak Horizon Fujairah terminal directly with the port.
  • Containership designed for swift LNG retrofitting
    Dual fuel engines will be installed 'once LNG bunker network is in place'.
  • Asian bunker prices relatively steady
    Low to average demand in Singapore.
  • 'Lacklustre bunker demand' sees stocks climb
    Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at three-month high.
  • Technology is no longer 'a key hurdle' in opting for LNG
    'Attention has now turned to an analysis of economic feasibility', says consultancy.
  • Company looking to 'simplify' LNG bunkering at port
    Technology for rockets to be adapted for use on ships.

›››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
››› File
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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