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BRIEFS
December 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe Shanghai box rate fell 8.7pc last week to US$739/TEU
  • West coast congestion surcharge withdrawn as phalanx of liners crumbles
  • APM Terminals first to open for business at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2
  • 19,100-TEU CSCL Globe, world's biggest, named at HHI yard
  • Low-sulphur fuel rule claims another victim as Transfennica ends service
  • Port of Ningbo 2014 volume hits 16.9 million TEU by November 25
  • Cosco signs new deal with Piraeus Port to almost double container capacity
  • HK needs to boost cross-border supply chain visibility to stay in the game
  • Malaysia's Westports expects 5-10pc hike in revenues in 2015
  • Philadelphia docks biggest box ship yet - 8,089-TEU MSC Judith
  • China's forwarders told to build international relationships to prosper
  • Mombasa city defies Nairobi in levying import/export box tax to fix roads
  • Hapag-Lloyd to issue US$311 million bond via Luxembourg
  • Airplane lookalike party truck joins Hong Kong Airlines' 8th birthday
  • German Fraport consortium wins concession for 14 Greek regional airports
  • US west coast congestion boosts tranpac air cargo, ups Asia-Europe pricing

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
  • DNV GL examines trends in container & bulk shipping
  • Govt seeks alternative route for Sethusamudram ship channel
  • Hanjin India expands agency network
  • Rajive Kumar appointed Shipping Secretary
  • Dip in Chinese demand drags down India's cotton exports
  • Govt to make boxship docking cheaper
  • Höegh Autoliners car carrier makes first trial call at Mumbai Port's Offshore Container Terminal
  • State Environmental Appraisal Committee visits JN Port to expedite proposed SEZ project
  • ACHAA opposes congestion surcharge
  • Control overloading to boost revenues: CAG to Rlys
  • Govt has to bear half of Mum-A'bad high-speed train project cost: Experts
  • Rail container movement charges likely to go up
  • BHEL to undertake Russian power projects worth INR 3K cr.
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 672.4 m to $ 314.878 bn
  • Indian, Chinese firms ink MoUs worth $2.5 bn
  • INR ends sharply weak at 62.02 on firm dollar
  • Moody's projects Q2 growth at 5.3 pc
  • JBS Academy publishes books on Customs clearance & port management
  • SAARC countries sign energy cooperation deal
  • WTO member countries question subsidy for sugar exports
  • BBC Chartering's Low Sulphur Surcharge
  • Project Cargo Network announces record attendance for 4th Annual Summit
  • Terex crane facilitates ease of operations at project site

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Industry stalwart moves into CIO role at Railinc
  • Man overboard at SAL
  • New extension of the Russian TIR guarantee pact
  • Emes launches intra Black Sea service
  • Kerry expands UK supply chain team
  • DHL extending pan-European day-definite service network
  • Belgian royals honour PSA chairman
  • L.I.T. steps up Scandinavia services
  • New traction for FECR
  • Air Canada Cargo - more capacity to Golden Gate and beyond
  • Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
  • Private railway start-up in Finland
  • UASC names first ever LNG-ready ULCV
  • Verlagerung der Schifffahrtsrouten - Richtungswechsel
  • UK providing safety and security recommendations to Brunei
  • Hermes Transport bonding with Intralog and Richard
  • EU anti-piracy naval mission extended until 2016

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Bremerhaven invests for car export surge
    Bremerhaven port is undergoing major construction to serve Germany's growing finished vehicle exports, driven by demand in China and North America. Throughput volumes at the leading ro-ro port are expected to total 2.3M cars this year, up from 2.1M in 2013. Local terminal operator BLG Logistics
  • Fund managers hold off over oil jitters
    As Asian stocks in the oil and gas sector take a beating, North American fund managers are passing up cheap stock valuations as they await greater clarity on oil prices. While oil and gas stock prices have collapsed globally by 30-50% in the last two months on falling oil prices, fund managers are
  • MISC sells $66.28M stake in port operator
    Malaysian state-run shipowner MISC has sold its 15.73% equity in port operator NCB Holdings (NCB) to MMC Ventures (MMCV) for a cash consideration of MYR221.98M ($66.28M). MISC stated that the disposal follows the company's initiatives to divest or exit its non-core, non-energy related businesses
  • BHIC to design and construct six frigates
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Boustead HI (BHIC) has received a letter of award to design and construct six units of second-generation patrol vessels (Frigate-class) with littoral combat capabilities for the government of Malaysia. The contract was offered to a joint venture between BHIC and
  • ICTSI to increase Manila capacity
    International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) plans to expand yard capacity at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the company said on 27 November. The move looks set to ease ongoing concerns about capacity at Manila where there have been severe congestion problems in the past
  • Taiwan container fleet index launched
    Taiwan Strait Containerized Freight Index (TWFI), co-developed by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) and Xiamen Shipping Exchange (XSE), was launched on yesterday. With the aim of demonstrating the demand-supply and climate index of container shipping across mainland China and Taiwan, the index

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • OSI to provide ECPINS-W for Ship-to-Shore Connector
  • Interpol issues Red Notice for former shipyard owner
  • Royal IHC launches a Subsea 7 pipelayer
  • Billionaire orders a second mega yacht at Kleven
  • Former OW Bunker traders staff new Dan-Bunkering office
  • November 28, 2014 ExxonMobil helps operators meet lubrication challenges

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Port of Astoria marks start of 5-year dredging project
  • CMA CGM Group to purchase German short sea/logistics firm
  • Sulpher regulations enforcement group adding number of new members
  • US rail freight traffic posts up/down week
  • Alaska Airlines boosting PNW menu through partnership with SkyWest

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Asia-Europe rates fall for a fourth week, erasing November price push
    Carriers delay next week's planned GRIs as the spot market remains weak
  • NordLB shipping losses rise despite threefold growth in earnings
    The German bank's exposure increased although it cut the number of ships on its books
  • Strike Club imposes 5%-10% rate hikes for 2015
    Release call set at 30% as claims climate worsens
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port launches öresund shuttle
    Daily barge service will reduce movements of cargo by road
  • EU navies extend Somalia piracy mission for two years
    Shipowners welcome the decision, saying east Africa pirates are down but not out
  • Debottlenecking and productivity drives will raise Rio Tinto's iron ore output
    Mining giant halts Silvergrass mine but predicts growth out of Pilbara
  • Sulphur rules claim another casualty as Transfennica ends Spain-north Europe ferry service
    Brussels emissions legislation kills off European Union-backed bid to shift freight from road to sea

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Nov. 28
    Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in November, December and January, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Maersk Line intends to raise rates on cargo from all Far East origins to Middle East...
  • EU vessel emissions rule draws ire of shipowners
    The European Union has agreed a regulation compelling all ships sailing in its waters to monitor their carbon emissions, and it immediately drew criticism from shipowner bodies for complicating, and possibly jeopardizing, ongoing efforts to reach a global accord. The EU's new rule includes a mechanism for monitoring, reporting and checking...
  • Cosco Pacific gets nod for $285 million investment in Piraeus container terminal
    The port of Piraeus has approved a long delayed-agreement with Cosco Pacific under which the Hong Kong-based company will invest a further 230 million euros ($285 million) in container facilities at Greece's largest port. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific, which won a 35-year concession to operate two of the port's three container...
  • Ports forum makes headway in tackling Manila congestion
    HONG KONG - There is optimism that the congestion choking the port of Manila since February may finally be addressed after Philippine government officials and the shipping industry came together in the capital to tackle the crippling problems. At a high level Manila Ports Forum hosted by cabinet secretary Jose Rene...
  • Trade facilitation deal finally reached by WTO members
    HONG KONG - The World Trade Organization's trade measures approved this week in a historic agreement could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent, boost the global flow of goods, accelerate economic growth and add up to 20 million new jobs, most of them in developing nations. An...
  • UASC names industry's first LNG-ready mega-ship
    HONG KONG - United Arab Shipping Co. today named the industry's first-ever liquefied natural gas-ready ultra-large container vessel at Ulsan in Korea, with Sajir becoming the first of 17 vessels ordered by the carrier. Sajir will begin operating on the Asia-North Europe route after delivery, the line said in a statement....
  • SCFI latest: Trans-Pacific spot rate plunge erases all GRI gains
    The busiest U.S. port complex, Los Angeles-Long Beach, handles more than 14 million 20-foot container units of cargo each year.HONG KONG - Shipping lines on the trans-Pacific saw all gains made by the Nov. 15 general rates increases fall away as the spot rate plunged $253 per 40-foot container in...
  • Port congestion here to stay, MOL executive says
    MOL is a member of the G6 Alliance.HONG KONG - There will be no speedy solution to the congestion that is creating bottlenecks at ports around the world as terminals battle to cope with growing trade and surges in container volume. Stanley Smulders, senior vice president for Asia-Europe and West Africa...
  • OOCL joins the list of carriers withdrawing congestion surcharges
    HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) became the latest carrier to postpone a port congestion surcharge for cargo entering North America via West Coast gateways, reversing a decision to impose the levy announced just days ago. OOCL has put on hold a West Coast port congestion surcharge.With carrier schedules...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Sizing up a broking giant
    Clarksons has offered investors a flavour of its potential profit power following its $441m takeover of RS Platou as the scale of the enlarged company became clearer.
  • Atlantic sinks in Q3
    Atlantic Offshore has seen its third quarter bottom line turn red.
  • Costamare shortlisted
    Boxship power Costamare has been shortlisted for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned ultra-large containerships (ULCs).
  • New Swedish pool formed
    Sister companies Concordia Maritime and Stena Bulk have introduced a new pool for four products tankers.
  • Dof fixes five
    Norway's Dof group has fixed five platform supply ships (PSVs) on long-term deals.
  • Fitness test failed
    Bangladesh has found no suitable vessels to launch a new coastal shipping service to India.
  • Alternative lifestyles
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • NCA arrests Ingvild
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has arrested a cargoship owned by bankrupt operator Storesletten Rederi.
  • ESSA orders in China
    Mexican salt exporting giant Exportadora de Sal SA de CV (ESSA) has placed an eco newbuilding order in China.
  • Global Carriers cuts loss
    Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has reduced its third quarter loss as it fights delisting in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Maersk Broker to join the fun
    Maersk Broker is considering joining in the wave of mergers and acquisitions which is reshaping the European shipbroking scene.
  • Three-year high
    The Baltic Exchange's Clean Tanker Index has reached its highest point for three years in an improving products market.
  • Flex sees red
    John Fredriksen takeover target Flex LNG has posted a small loss for the third quarter as it seeks charterers for its two newbuildings.
  • Sales boost Daiichi view
    A raft of asset sales appears to be paying off for Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo.
  • OW meetings delayed
    Creditors will have to wait another two months to enter talks over collapsed Danish group OW Bunker's Asian debts.
  • OPEC boosts tankers
    OPEC's decision not to cut production to prop up the oil price means investors should turn to the tanker market, analysts say.
  • Deutschland trip axed
    A lack of new investors has led to the cancellation of a round-the-world voyage for bankrupt German owner Peter Deilmann's Deutschland.
  • First for Rolls-Royce
    UK designer Rolls-Royce has won a deal to design a new type of offshore vessel for Norway's Myklebusthaug Management.
  • Subsea 7 shares go
    Offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has cancelled shares worth $39.25m after a series of buybacks.
  • Ro-ro route axed
    Dutch owner Transfennica has blamed new low-sulphur fuel rules for the dropping of its route between Spain, the UK and Belgium.
  • Jinhui doesn't disappoint
    Jinhui Shipping has reported a loss of $15.7m for the third quarter as forecast at the beginning of November.
  • Forex losses dent WWS
    World Wide Supply, the fledgling Norwegian PSV start-up, has posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 76.7m ($11m) for the third quarter.
  • UASC names first of 17
    United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has named the first of 17 pioneering containership newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
  • Icon Offshore profit slides
    Icon Offshore has reported a 15% decline in third quarter net profit on the back of lower utilisation and vessel disposals.
  • Vogemann's reef fine
    H Vogemann has been handed an $840,000 bill by US authorities for damages caused to a reef off Hawaii by one of its ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Newsflash: Carriers postpone surcharges

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Crew arrested in Singapore for stealing bunkers
    Stolen fuel worth roughly $44,000.
  • Gazpromneft: Direct-to-vessel bunker sales up
    CEO reveals plans to develop a new market sector in LNG bunkering.
  • Why we don't like ECAs
    There were several reasons why we thought ECAs may not be a good idea.
  • FortisBC forks out $5 million to help build two LNG-fuelled ferries
    Vessels are for Seaspan Ferries.
  • New roles in London for two OW Bunkers UK traders
    UK office one of several subsidiaries where employees were left in limbo.
  • Banks and private funds approach OW creditors
    Deutsche Bank and private fund SC Lowy named as two players offering to 'buy' OW debt.
  • India: Extend tax-free period for bunkers
    Six months is not long enough, say Indian ship owners.
  • OW: Creditors meeting postponed
    'Disappointing' development, says trade source with exposure to the OW collapse.
  • ICS highlights shipping's CO2 progress to UN climate conference
    Stresses that any MBM that might be linked to the Green Climate Fund should be a matter for IMO.
  • ECA rules blamed as another shipping route is axed
    'Transfennica has decided to cease its Ro-Ro service between Bilbao, Portsmouth and Zeebrugge.'
  • Crude oil prices 'could fall to $55 a barrel'
    No return to $90 a barrel 'any time soon', says analyst as prices tumble in bunker hubs.
  • Authority issues renewal reminder for bunker certificate
    Most certificates based on P&I insurance need renewal before February 20, 2015.
  • Trident Alliance grows stronger
    14 shipping companies join alliance weeks ahead of new ECA regulations.
  • World's first 'LNG-ready' box vessel named
    Vessel also fitted with approved ballast water treatment system and cold ironing system, says owner.
  • More worries over proposed EU MRV scheme
    SSA and FSA join chorus of concerns over the pending EU MRV scheme.
  • ICS 'disappointed and concerned' over EU's MRV scheme
    Inclusion of cargo data in the EU regulation will need to be handled with 'particular sensitivity', it says.
  • New clause adds 'safety-net' against defaulted bunker bills
    BIMCO's Bunker Non-Lien Clause for Time Charter Parties seeks to reduce vessel arrests.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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