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August 28, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai sole Taiwan container carrier to make second quarter profit
  • All-water routes fail to bring high volumes to US east coast as forecast
  • 13,386-TEU Cosco England newbuilding to join the Asia-Europe trade
  • Beijing releases 3-year plan to restructure ailing shipbuilding industry
  • Yantai port 7-month container volume up 23.64pc to 1.28 million TEU
  • Nanning-Guangzhou double-stacked freight rail link to open next year
  • Damco appoints Samuel Israel as new regional CEO for Latin America
  • US press for restrictions on tobacco in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks
  • China provides Cambodia with four border checkpoint container scanners
  • Toll joins GraysOnline to boost its online parcel delivery service
  • ICAO to clear India of aviation 'safety concerns' after flight audit
  • Four kilos of opium found in five handbags at Dubai Cargo Village
  • Norfolk air cargo falls 23pc while airport traffic dips 6pc in July
  • Last-mile courier thefts increase, increasing target pharma shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Containerised exports from Subcontinent showing positive trend overall
  • Sailesh Bhatia elected President of AMTOI
  • Egypt, Syria unrest hits spices, tea & rice exports
  • Exporters told to move up value chain to gain
  • India asks European Customs authorities to allow exporters to take back rejected consignments
  • Urea imports shoot up to 11.09 lakh tonnes in Q1
  • USFDA to strengthen food import norms
  • Vannamei shrimp exports surge on high global demand
  • Box terminal operators facing multiple challenges, says Drewry
  • Railways likely to hike freight charges in October
  • RITES preparing techno-economic feasibility report for proposed Major Port in Andhra Pradesh
  • India & Myanmar set trade target of $ 3 bn by 2015
  • INR plunges to another new low of 66.08
  • Latin American countries to diversify trade with India
  • ...sector faces acute manpower crunch
  • CCI clears infra projects worth INR 2 lakh cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Evergreen names "Ever Living"
  • Captrain Deutschland expanding in Denmark and Sweden
  • TNT Express explores sale of Dutch part of TNT Fashion
  • ECL deploying CargoBeamer wagons in Germany
  • ANA Cargo adjusts Okinawa operation
  • Toll Group with higher profits in 2012/13
  • Hamburg Süd holds first naming ceremony in USA
  • Palletways extending services to Czechia and Slovakia
  • Port Columbus opens new south runway
  • New Geodis Wilson managing director in the USA
  • Norway Post reports lower earnings in H1/2013
  • Eight in race for fourth JNPT terminal
  • Colombia: first commercial flight with new biofuel
  • Pollock expands fleet

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • NOAA confirms identity of historic wreck
  • Inland Salvage completes another offshore salvage
  • ABS Nautical Systems signs contracts with European operators
  • Spanish shipbuilder launches support vessel
  • Austal lays keel for Australian patrol boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Corps issues caution for low Columbia water levels
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases mid-year cargo volume numbers
  • Researchers discover wreckage of U.S. Coast Survey steamer
  • TSA member carriers plan to hike freight rates
  • Port of Los Angeles eyes start of Yang Ming berth upgrades

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Singamas Container Holdings net profit shrinks 28%
    US domestic demand fails to buoy overall market
  • PIL does not rule out further fleet expansion
    Teo eyes opportunities for charters and newbuildings
  • Taylor Wessing launches shipping practice
    Law firm seeks German finance work
  • Star Bulk stays in profit
    Transformed owner eyes bigger contribution from third-party management
  • Maersk's box builder suffers from postponements
    MCI's second-quarter profit plunges 93% on-year due to postponed investments
  • Supply delays hit Awilco LNG
    Challenging summer sees Oslo-based firm post a second-quarter loss
  • North Europe aframax earnings spike ends
    Tonnage is available for early September voyages
  • Cosco Pacific reports dip in net profit
    Update: Cash gain from CIMC disposal will be channelled to new investments
  • Bechtel designs offshore terminal to boost African ports' handling
    Hub is claimed to have lower construction and operational costs than conventional ports
  • The $72m sulphur headache
    DFDS boss Smedegaard talks scrubber spending risks and conflicts to come in 2015
  • Teekay LNG plans $115m Oslo bond issue
    Loan will mature in September 2o18
  • First Ship Lease recruits FR8 boss as new chief executive
    Hatton's appointment ends two-month management vacuum

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Star bulks up managed fleet
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported a profitable quarter and a growing portfolio of managed bulkers and product tankers
  • TMT lender ordered to release ship
    TMT HAS another win in its Chapter 11 battle in Houston, as an arrested ship was ordered to be freed by today
  • More box cuts advised
    BOX LINERS must cut more costs to satisfy shareholders after first-half losses, a UK shipping consultancy warned today
  • South Asia breaking prices follow rupee down
    PRICES of ships sold for demolition into South Asia plunged last week as the rupee plummeted to a historic low of 65.54 to the dollar
  • Nam Cheong issues S$90M in fixed notes
    MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong has issued S$90M ($70M) in fixed-rate notes to refinance borrowings
  • MSC Cruises poaches ex-rival as CEO
    MSC CRUISES has appointed the recently resigned president of rival Costa Cruises, Gianni Onorato, as its new CEO
  • JJOGMEC receives first LPG for petroleum reserve
    JAPAN'S government-owned Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) has received its first LPG cargo for its strategic petroleum reserve in Namikata terminal in western Japan
  • COSCOL cuts deficit
    COSCOL said it lost 78M yuan ($12.66M) in 1H13, cutting its deficit by 230.13% year on year
  • Capesize S&P gains
    CAPESIZES have featured in the resale market for a second consecutive week
  • VLGC rates firm ahead of September CP release
    RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers rose every day of last week before dropping on 23 August
  • Ksure offering ship bond insurance
    KOREA Trade Insurance Corp, one of South Korea's two export credit agencies, is offering ship bond insurance to aid struggling domestic yards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TSA Lines Plan Westbound Rate Hike
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by at least $100 per 40-foot container effective Oct. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound, a discussion group of 15 carriers, announced Tuesday that the guideline for the general rate increase applies to all commodities from all...
  • US Diesel Prices Rise
    U.S. diesel prices inched up slightly in the week of August 26, following a slight uptick in the prior week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.913, rising 0.013 cents from a week ago. Prices are down nearly 1.8 cents, or 4 percent, from a...
  • Green Fleet Strike Reflects Changing Union Strategies
    Some of the employee drivers of Green Fleet Systems in Southern California launched a 24-hour strike against the company on Monday, charging that management is using harassment techniques to dissuade them from joining a union. The Teamsters union is expected to join a rally in Carson, Calif., Tuesday afternoon, according to...
  • TQL National Expansion Continues with Office in Houston, Texas
    Houston, Texas - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new national sales office in Houston, Texas. This is the Cincinnati-based company's second office in the state of Texas and 19th office nationwide. TQL is one of the fastest growing providers of transportation logistics services in North America. The TQL Houston office opened...
  • Menlo and MAQUET Strengthen Their Global Business Relationship
    AMSTERDAM - Aug. 27, 2013 - Menlo, the global logistics and supply chain management unit of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the global forwarder manager (GFM) by MAQUET in order to create an economic and simplified global supply chain. Menlo will...
  • Drewry: Korean Shipping Lines Have Backs against the Wall
    Drewry Maritime Research is taking a negative view of the outlook for publically traded Korean container shipping lines. It said in a research note that the losses incurred by Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hanjin Shipping have led to severe deterioration in their financial health. It finds their share prices expensive and...
  • FMCSA Prepares for 'Unified' Registration System
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a long-awaited final rule last week to establish a Unified Registration System for trucking companies, freight brokers and forwarders and others required to register with the agency. The final rule consolidates and automates a paper-based registration system and expands the number and type...
  • C. H. Robinson Boosts Share-Buyback Program
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide increased the number of shares it plans to repurchase by 15,000,000 shares to a total of 23,700,000. It has yet to buy back the approximately 8,700,000 shares left from the previous authorization. The Minnesota-based logistics provider entered into the accelerated share repurchase program with two banks, JPMorgan Chase...
  • Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya Launch Cargo Service
    Antonov An-26.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Air Libya have formed an exclusive partnership for the operation of a freighter aircraft in Libya. High demand is anticipated for the Antonov An-26, which will be based at Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport (MJI) on a long-term lease agreement with immediate effect. The airplane will be...
  • Drewry: Canceled Sailings Likely This Year
    Sluggish volume on all-water routes between Asia and the East Coast of North America "does not bode well for this year's peak season" and may force carriers to cancel sailings later this year, Drewry Maritime Research warned in its current Container Insight Weekly. Asia-to-North America rates "will continue to remain under...
  • Air Cargo Picture Depressed as Peak Approaches
    Garuda Indonesia plane in February 2013. Photo from Flickr by Prayitno. License: CC BY 2.0.International air cargo rates remained depressed in July as the bearish demand apparent for much of the year continued to dominate markets. Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index, a weighted average of all-in air freight 'buy rates'...
  • Building Port Resilience
    In his Aug. 5 Journal of Commerce article, "Decline of the Single-User Terminal," Bill Mongelluzzo describes how vessel operators are eliminating their proprietary terminal operations in favor of using public terminals. They may or may not know it, but by embracing the public option these operators are increasing port resilience. Here are...
  • Cosco Pacific Triples Profit on Sale of Stake in Container Manufacturer
    Cosco Pacific more than tripled its first half profit from a year ago, boosted by a one-off gain from selling its stake in container manufacturer China International Marine Containers. The port operating and container leasing arm of China Ocean Shipping Group posted net profit of $560.3 million in the six months...
  • TTS Agent, BCB Transport Expanding
    IRVING, TX (August 26, 2013) - TTS agent, BCB Transport, is expanding their operation with a new storage and loading facility. Currently under construction, this new facility will allow BCB to consolidate its two locations and increase storage space by 150 percent. In addition, the new storage facility will accommodate...
  • Liebherr Container Cranes secures further orders in the Oceania / Philippines region
    Liebherr Container Cranes has secured separate orders from DPWorld Manila for both a ship to shore container crane and for 2 rubber tyre gantry cranes. In addition, a recent delivery of a ship to shore container crane at DPWorld Melbourne further expands Liebherr's presence in the Oceania / Philippines region. The...
  • TNT Eyeing Sale of Fashion Logistics Unit
    TNT Express is planning to sell its European fashion supply chain unit as part of a restructuring triggered by the collapse of a $6.9 billion takeover by UPS. "The possible sale of the Dutch operations of TNT Fashion will be designed to ensure service continuity," the Dutch express carrier said. The company...
  • RINA Services Appoints new Business Development Manager in North America
    Genova, 26 August, 2013 - RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager. Based in the Seattle area, Ches will support the RINA Services marine and industrial clients in the North and Central American markets, as well as...
  • Polish Rail Operator PKP Cargo Set for Warsaw IPO
    Rendering of PKP Cargo train.The privatization of PKP Cargo moved closer after the Polish state rail freight operator reached agreement with labor unions over its initial public offering. Europe's second largest rail freight company said its 24,000 employees will receive a onetime bonus in shares and a four-year job guarantee in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TMT wins another round
    Today Makes Tomorrow of Taiwan appears to have secured the release of a handysize bulker that has been sitting idle off Gibraltar for more than two months.
  • A Whale recalls attack
    An OBO controlled by bankrupt Taiwanese operator Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) appears to have sustained only minor damage during a skirmish with Libyan naval forces late last week.
  • Iberia ups VLCCF
    An equity analyst at Iberia Capital is urging investors to accumulate shares of US-listed bulker owner Knightsbridge Tankers based on a bet that a rebound is on the horizon.
  • OSG in discharge hit
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is the target of a Marshall Islands flag-state investigation after it reported potential pollution violations to authorities.
  • Star Aurora tied up
    Star Bulk Carriers has locked up a capesize vessel for roughly a year as it focuses on short-term employment for its fleet of bulkers.
  • SCI in huge rate hike
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced huge hikes in container freight rates to help stem the flow of losses.
  • Star back in black
    Star Bulk Carriers has made a return to profit in the second quarter of the year, defying the downturn by reining in costs.
  • Onorato in at MSC Cruises
    Gianni Onorato has been unveiled as the new chief executive officer of MSC Cruises little more than two months since exiting Costa Crociere after nearly 30 years.
  • Naoetsu welcomes first cargo
    Commissioning of Japan's Naoetsu LNG regasification terminal is underway after a vessel arrived with a maiden cargo from Indonesia.
  • Sale boosts Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has reported a big rise in earnings after offloading its container wing to its parent.
  • Skangass doubles up
    Norwegian small scale LNG operator Skangass has turned to Dutch owner Anthony Veder to charter a second vessel.
  • Awilco LNG weaker
    Awilco LNG has seen a further deterioration in pre-tax results posting a loss of $68m versus the $38m seen a year earlier.
  • HMM unveils share issue
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced plans for a share issue that it hopes will help fill the hole in its finances.
  • FSL brings in Hatton
    Allan Hatton has been recruited as the new chief executive of struggling First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust).
  • A Whale under fire
    A TMT OBO sailing off the coast of North Africa is alleged to have come under fire from Libyan naval forces.
  • LA retains 'AA' rating
    The Port of Los Angeles has seen its 'AA' bond rating affirmed by ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
  • FRO faces grim forecast
    Equity analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the future of Frontline and the ongoing deterioration of its cash reserves.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • 'Big Four' terminal companies handle quarter of boxes
  • Washington Notebook: Port security grants and export enforcement
  • Global fuel use hit record in 2012
    The Energy Information Administration reported Monday that in 2012 the world's appetite for fuel hit a record of 88.9 million barrels per day based on use of jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products.
  • Vancouver Port rail project moves forward
  • TNT looks to sell fashion business
    The express carrier said the sale will not impact its business, and customers and suppliers will maintain their current agreements. Companies interested in the purchase must place their initial bids this month, according to reports.
  • CMA CGM hiking rates from Europe to Latin America
  • TQL opens Houston sales office
  • Dray drivers strike against L.A. trucking firm
  • Yusen expands in Thailand
  • ALAN stays the course
    Since the death of its founder, John "Jock" Menzies, on Aug. 17, the board and staff of the American Logistics Aid Network have vowed to continue efforts to guide and coordinate logistics services for disaster relief.
  • IAG targets Latin American pharmaceuticals
    The air cargo carrier has opened Constant Climate stations in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela. IAG now staffs 12 stations across Latin America and is adding similar support capacity in Europe.
  • U.S. steel imports nudge up slightly in July
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • C-Fuels America hires new assistant bunker trader
    Alla Kotlyar took on the position of assistant trader, effective August 26.
  • Sufficient avails in Fujairah
    Prices down in Cape Town.
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam
    Softer trend seen in Gibraltar.
  • WMF makes Singapore hire
    Former Chemoil and Noble manager joins firm.
  • Wake up call to realise 'enormous potential'
    Despite high shipping traffic, South African bunkering is in decline.
  • Installing scrubbers a financial risk, says shipowner
    But European shipowner thinks flexibility on the 2015 deadline unlikely.
  • Bunker prices lose direction in Asia
    Singapore players saw varied demand on Tuesday.
  • Bunkering 'good business' for Malta, says ex-prime minister
    Alfred Sant wants Malta to sustain its bunkering sector.
  • Chinese firms come together on LNG bunkering
    Lonyer Fuels and ENN Energy to jointly-develop domestic LNG bunkering framework.
  • LNG bunkering centre could be built at Russian port
    Government in discussions with Gazprom on possible investment projects.
  • Don't rely on softer fuel prices to keep costs down, says analyst
    Bunker price falls unlikely to be repeated.
  • Ardmore Shipping posts quarterly loss
    But revenue is up over the period.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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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