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May 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV profit hits US$54.2 million, but legal costs turns it into loss
  • Xiamen box volume rises 17pc to 2.42 million TEU in first four months
  • EU member states oppose Brussels' solar tariffs, fear consequences
  • Cambodian Nike-supplier strike continues despite police crack down
  • Hamburg Sud names world's biggest reefer box ships - 9,600-TEU each
  • Carriers raise cash by disposing of container manufacturing assets
  • Neopanamax broad beamed vessels get more cargo into shallow ports
  • Xinjiang Korgas rail checkpoint April trade cargo increases 100.7pc
  • Kalmar wins US$12.9 million contract for 25 Algerian reachstackers
  • TNT Express in Oman launches Mobile Worker communication unit
  • BIFA names new chairman, reshuffles board members and their roles
  • Cargolux sets US$2.5 million limit for unions - $12.5 million demanded
  • Lufthansa Cargo considers deactivating its reactivated MD-11 fleet
  • United adds O'Hare PetSafe kennel to Newark and Houston facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Aprile India efficiently handles heavy lift movement from Mumbai to Jubail
  • BCHAA honours L. Radhakrishnan
  • ICS launches annual review of shipping developments
  • Moore Stephens says Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • Standards of container packing must be improved: TT Club
  • JNPT celebrates 24th anniversary
  • Record iron ore CLO loaded at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Vizag General Cargo Berth commences operation
  • Volkswagen recognises APM Terminals Inland Services India
  • Extension of interest subvention scheme to boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feierliches Jubiläum in Genf
  • Art Logistics launches multimodal service to Central Asia
  • Ceva inaugurates additional USA-Mexico trans-border services
  • Horizon adds Jacksonville to network
  • GBP 35 million for Mersey Estuary dredging project
  • Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • From port of Long Beach to Oakland port system
  • Norway's state railway installing TPS
  • VTL: supervisory board with three new members
  • Russian Railways and Serbian Railways collaborate
  • USA: new rental programme for LNG-fuelled trucks
  • Schenker enhances UK vehicle fleet
  • CSA: frequency increase and Seoul service launch
  • Rwandair increases operations and adds two destinations
  • Biman to split Saudi operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Caterpillar unveils new MaK dual fuel marine engine
  • PPL Shipyard books jack-up order from Japanese customer
  • Royal Caribbean orders third Quantum Class ship
  • BIMCO President: Shipping "under environmental...
  • Royal Caribbean quantifies Grandeur fire financial hit
  • Costamare in box ship acquisition JV with fund manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port of Longview posts record numbers during 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates Maiden Voyage call
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers USNS MONTFORD POINT
  • Port of Los Angeles extends Yang Ming lease agreement
  • Royal Caribbean cancels upcoming voyages of damaged ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Evergreen returns 10,000 teu pair to Zim
    Israeli line to deploy vessels in service with China Shipping
  • Frontline fails to meet Ship Finance International cash sweep
    No such payments expected for rest of the year, Hjertaker admits
  • Frontline boss calls for stronger leadership in VLCC sector
    'Dismal' market cannot change unless owners steel their nerve, Jensen warns
  • Analysts predict rosier outlook for VLCC sector
    Oil industry advances could boost largest tankers' tonne-mile prospects
  • Is Europe's multi-forked fightback winning?
    Focus on innovation and niche construction may last only until Asia has caught up
  • Eastern shipyards build on the lessons learned from the west
    Asian yards show their mettle with welding and block construction
  • Rules for the use of force
    As the shooting stops, it is better for all parties to have a starting point for negotiations
  • Shipbuilding: Risks of going offshore
    Yards need expertise and risk-management procedures to target new segment
  • Improved investment climate shores up clubs' free reserves
    But results point to deterioration in underwriting results, says Willis
  • What is the pooling agreement and why has it changed?
    Sharing claims creates a common interest in loss prevention and maintenance of quality
  • He who has the pipeline calls the tune
    Pumping oil overland to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz sabre-rattling could hit VLCCs
  • Transatlantic restructures to focus on door-to-door logistics
    Shipowner ditches fragmented approach to develop key business segments
  • Zim seeks lender support for newbuildings
    Carrier agrees Israeli job cuts but posts smaller first-quarter loss
  • Default settings
    Others may emulate Commerzbank's ship warehousing experiment
  • PSA expands further in Fujian
    Singapore port group buys non-controlling stake in Jiangyin terminal
  • Dole orders $165m reefer boxships
    Food giant upgrades US west coast fleet with three 770 feu vessels
  • China moves towards national flag reform
    Tianjin pilot project calls for open-registry Chinese ships to return home
  • US investors take 80% stake in König
    Delos Shipping and Tennenbaum Capital enter troubled KG sector
  • Zim narrows its losses but remains in the red
    Cost-cutting continues as carrier seals agreement to shed 100 jobs in Israel
  • Frontline may restructure if weak market continues
    Mounting losses cast doubt on firm's ability to repay convertible bond maturing in 2015
  • Costamare teams up with hedge fund to buy boxships
    York Capital joint venture will lead acquisitions for next two years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Volkswagen Recognizes APM Terminals Inland Services India
    PUNE, India - Volkswagen India selected APM Terminals Mumbai Container Freight Station (CFS) to receive its annual "Supplier Appreciation Award" for excellent performance during 2011-2012. The award is in recognition of the Inland Services operation's help in achieving Volkswagen's targeted logistics chain performance levels for the 110,000 vehicle capacity Chakan...
  • Birgitte Henrichsen Appointed Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Birgitte Henrichsen has been appointed Vice President, Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing, A.P. Moller - Maersk, as of 1 June 2013. "Since joining the Group and Group Relations in 2008, Birgitte has been an important driver of the Company's enhanced relationship with the media, both in Denmark...
  • Fednav Increases its Great Lakes Fleet
    MONTREAL - Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, today announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add substantial capacity to its Great Lakes-capable fleet of...
  • IFS Group Launches CargoWise in Lima
    CHICAGO- CargoWise, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced the successful adoption of ediEnterprise delivered through WiseCloud by leading Peruvian freight forwarding and logistics experts of International Freight Shipping S.A.C., part of the IFS Group. With more than 5,000 international partners globally, and more than 1,000...
  • Norfolk Southern to Honor Military Veterans as They 'Ride 2 Recovery'
    NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Southern will honor more than 200 wounded military veterans Saturday, June 1, when they stop in Norfolk, Va., as part of their week-long "Ride 2 Recovery" memorial challenge. Ride 2 Recovery is a rehabilitation program of the Fitness Challenge Foundation that features cycling as its core activity....
  • Union Pacific Publishes 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report
    OMAHA, Neb. - Union Pacific today published its 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, underscoring the company's innovations in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe operations, employee well-being, community development and customer value, as well as its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics. "Union Pacific's legacy...
  • New Pennsylvania Facility Celebrates 500 Day Major Safety Milestone
    LEBANON, Pa. - On May 15, 2013 the New Penn Milton, Pa. facility celebrated its 500th consecutive day without a single lost time injury. This monumental achievement was reached by all employees at the facility across all operations including dock-workers, drivers, office-workers and sales personnel. "Working safely every day takes practice,...
  • North Carolina Railroad Developing Multimodal Facility
    Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, based in Star, N.C., is in the process of developing a multimodal facility and business park in Midland, N.C., the Independent Tribune reports. The railroad company, which operates the 150-mile Carolina Route rail corridor through central North Carolina, is currently recruiting companies for the future business...
  • Yang Ming Extends Lease at Port of Los Angeles
    Yang Ming is extending its lease at the Port of Los Angeles for an additional nine years. The ocean carrier's current lease at the West Basin Container Terminal was to end in 2021, but it will now last until 2030, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today. The mayor also signed a...
  • OOCL to Raise Trans-Pacific Rates on July 1
    OOCL will boost rates for dry and refrigerated shipments in its trade from Asia to the U.S., on July 1: For shipments to U.S. West Coast ports and Group 4 points, the hike will be $320 per 20-foot dry and reefer container, $400 per 40-foot dry container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube...
  • Evergreen Schedules July 1 Rate Hikes
    Evergreen will raise rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; South Africa; and the Middle East, to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, effective July 1: For U.S. West Coast, Group 4 points and British Columbia cargo, the hike will be $320 per...
  • Pacific International Offers Direct Manila-LA Service
    Pacific International Lines will soon revise its CTP service to provide a direct connection between Manila, the Philippines, and Los Angeles. The Kota Wangi, voyage 982, will be the first ship to sail in the Manila (North Harbor) to Long Beach service, leaving Manila on June 20 with a scheduled transit...
  • Indonesia Exempts Australian Beef From Quotas
    Imports of Australian beef will be exempt from Indonesia's quotas, following negotiations with the Australian government, in order to stabilize the supply and cost of beef in Indonesia's domestic markets ahead of Ramadan next month and the Eid al-Fitr festival in August. The Indonesian government also confirmed that quotas applying to...
  • LaHood Appoints Seven to Academy Advisory Board
    Ray LaHood, U.S. transportation secretary, has selected seven members to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's advisory board. The new members include: Sharon van Wyk, executive vice president and chief operations officer at American Public University System. Kathy Humphrey, vice provost and dean of students at University of Pittsburgh. Laurie Leshin, dean of the school...
  • OOCL to Hike Asia-North Europe Rates in July
    OOCL will increase rates for westbound traffic on its trade from Asia to North Europe, starting July 1. The hike will be $975 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said. Rates in this trade lane have been declining, despite recent general rate increases by several carriers....
  • US Carload Traffic Dips After Three-Week Rise
    U.S. carload traffic fell 3.3 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 25, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the first U.S. carload volume dip since April. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, edged up 0.4 percent from the same week in...
  • WCI: Eastbound Backhaul Container Rates Extend Decline to Sixth Week
    World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates from northern Europe fell again this week and are currently at their lowest level since January 31, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. This is the sixth week of declines in this lane, with rates down a total...
  • NS Reroutes Missouri Shipments After Flooding
    Norfolk Southern is rerouting shipments that normally move through Hannibal, Mo., as rising Mississippi River levels have impacted bridge and main line operations in that area. Consequently, customers may see delays of up to 24 hours. Based on current projections, the river level will remain at high levels for several days....
  • Global Trade Seminar Highlights Financial Returns for Retailers
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 29, 2013 - Presenters at a recent retail seminar focused on global trade management best practices highlighted significant cost savings opportunities in the areas of First Sale and duty drawback. "First Sale savings within the first five years is typically 10 to 20 percent on duties," said Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, of...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Golar firms FLNG play
    Golar LNG has inked a deal for a stake of at least 25% in Canada's proposed Douglas Channel LNG project.
  • Bigger than big
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFI) said that its just-ordered post-panamax newbuildings will offer more cargo capacity than their 8,700-teu nameplate figure suggests.
  • Erria makes box play
    Danish shipmanager Erria has taken control of its Vietnamese terminal venture in a deal with AP Moller-Maersk.
  • Golar Partners grows
    Golar LNG Partners has posted an increase in earnings in the first quarter as its fleet expanded.
  • Marenave wants to buy
    The Tobias Konig-led company sees itself as a platform for consolidation in the sector.
  • Scorpio cleans up
    Scorpio Tankers has taken its newbuilding orderbook past the 50 mark after clearing out all of the options it had following a spate of activity this year.
  • SFI earnings chopped
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFI) has posted weaker first quarter figures as revenues fell.
  • Royal makes it three
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a third Quantum-class vessel to its newbuilding orderbook at Meyer Werft shipyard.
  • TransAtlantic cuts back
    Sweden's TransAtlantic is making up to 30 staff redundant as part of a restructuring of its industrial shipping division.
  • Zim cool on cuts
    Zim has shrugged off the significance of a downgrade from Standard & Poor's and flagged up its improving financial health.
  • Clarksons dry chief out
    Guy Campbell has exited Clarksons as the latest round of musical chairs in the shipbroking market continues.
  • PDVSA order revived
    Portugal's ENVC shipyard has finally started work on two tankers ordered in 2010 by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA.
  • Panama scam revealed
    The Panamanian Maritime Authority (PMA) has started legal proceedings against employees involved in issuing fraudulent certificates to ship officers.
  • Dof Subsea duo find work
    Dof Subsea has found work for two of its vessels in the Asia Pacific region.
  • TW+ is coming
    TradeWinds launches a new quarterly supplement this week, called TW+, with a focus on the people at the very top of the business - their plans for their companies and beliefs about the industry.
  • Finnvera ready to go
    Finnish state financing group Finnvera says domestic owners will order more than 10 new ships by 2015 to comply with emissions regulations.
  • Signs of recovery
    Greek ferry group Attica has cut its first-quarter loss amid signs of recovery in the Greek economy.
  • Still seeking contracts
    Norway's Awilco LNG remains confident of winning contracts for two newbuildings due from Daewoo in Korea this year.
  • Zim cuts deficit
    Zim remained rooted in the red despite a raft of cost cuts eating into its first quarter deficit.
  • Frontline's bleak forecast
    John Fredriksen's Frontline painted a bleak picture for the crude tanker market and again warned of a restructuring risk as it wheeled out a first quarter loss today.
  • Nordic no nearer
    Talks continue with banks and investors to avoid winding-up of Danish tanker owner.
  • NCL in $1.3bn debt deal
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has refinanced debt at better rates in a $1.3bn deal.
  • NOCC back in black
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has made a positive start to 2013 with a return to profit in the first quarter.
  • STX ship arrested
    South Korea's STX Pan Ocean has reportedly had one of its panamax bulkers arrested in Singapore court documents show.
  • RCL counts the cost
    Royal Caribbean Cruises says a recent fire aboard one of its cruiseships is likely to hit annual profits by 10 US cents per share.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port charge faces possible challenge in NJ legislature
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey implemented the controversial $4.05-per-TEU Cargo Facility Charge in 2011 to help pay for road and rail infrastructure, as well as security at the port.
  • Don't increase truck weight limits, group says
    "The recent bridge collapse is a classic example of how the stability of our nation's highways and bridges is already compromised," OOIDA's Todd Spencer said. "Adding more weight to the equation is the last thing we need."
  • Mexico activates new audit for textile imports
  • U.S., Caribbean countries to boost trade
  • U.S. gains upgraded 'mad cow' risk classification
  • Panama Canal offers just-in-time transit slots
    The authority said the new service will allow vessels to arrive at the canal much closer to their scheduled transit times, allowing them to remain at anchor for less time before actually beginning transit.
  • Zim reports smaller loss, higher revenues
    The Israel-based liner carrier recorded a loss to shareholders of $112 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared with a loss of $163 million in the same quarter last year. It also had revenue of $918 million for the quarter.
  • MSC completes sale of terminal company stake
  • Maersk sets new rotations for MECL 1 and 2
  • Fednav to add 6 more ships to Great Lakes fleet
  • IATA: Global air freight up slightly in April
  • Etihad launches globe-trotting freighter service
  • U.S. trade with neighbors drops 4% in March
  • DHL confident in growth targets
  • PSA expands stake in Fuzhou port
  • PECO opens new PA depot
  • CORRECTION: Walmart's fines for improper waste disposal
  • More capacity needed for harvest supply chain, ADM official says
  • Descartes grows revenue, profits in 1Q
  • Virgin Cargo to use Descartes for messaging

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Oil climbs as US economy slows
    OPEC can keep oil output ceiling with Brent at $100 per barrel.
  • BIMCO: Shipping industry under 'environmental siege'
    BIMCO will use its influence to defer implementation of sulphur legislation, says new president.
  • Prices head down across Europe
    Weak demand seen in Hamburg.
  • IFO soft, MGO firm in Fuajirah
    Prices soft in Suez.
  • Cruise industry puts faith in scrubbers
    Pursuing ECA exemptions to develop technology after CLIA's emission averaging tool was rejected.
  • Bank becomes shipowner
    Special company set up to handle defaulting assets.
  • Bunker prices slide in Asia
    'Slightly tight' avails at Tokyo Bay.
  • Finland spearheads biofuel development
    Biofuel for Meri is made from food industry waste.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Weak demand from 'teapot' refiners a factor in inventory growth.
  • Swift turnaround demonstrated for LNG refuelling by barge
    Viking Grace refuels almost daily during short port stay, highlighting need for supply infrastructure.
  • STX ship in Singapore arrest
    Reason behind move not known.
  • China fuel oil stocks marginally up on week
    Stocks rose 3.4% to approximately 3.5 million mt on Wednesday.
  • Chinese domestic bunker supplier sees profits jump
    Andatee China Marine Fuel Services jointly forms new entity in January 2013.
  • Shipwreck removal goes awry, results in spill
    Explosives used by South African Navy ruptured fuel tank of Seli 1.
  • Fuel efficient trawler delivered to Norwegian firm
    'Special attention' paid to the Havstrand's fuel conservation capabilities.
  • Canadian Coast Guard stops fuel leak from sunken vessel
    The Manolis L leaking bunkers into Newfoundland's Notre Dame Bay.

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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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