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March 12, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL posts 2013 earnings of US$47m on 1.5pc rise in box volumes
  • ST Yangtze Phoenix lays off 1,848 staff as de-listing rumours mount
  • APMT sees 3pc volume growth in 2013 with capacity boost
  • Evergreen receives 4th of 30 L-type 8,500-TEU newbuildings
  • OW Bunker achieves 37pc growth in 2013 earnings
  • N Europe ports' box volume to rise by 4pc in 2014: Global Port Tracker report
  • CaroTrans starts USWC LCL service to Central America
  • Largest MRO hub in Lat Am is opened by Delta, local airline in Mexico
  • Envirotainer builds cold chain opens 24th station in Europe at Liege
  • Nearshoring lessens air freight demand, dampening effect of recovery

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Asia-Europe freight rates at a low
  • European Commission invites comments on prolonging exemption of liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules
  • NBP concludes 15-year contract for new bulk carrier
  • UASC achieves Top 3 position in INTTRA's 'Best Data Quality' ocean shipping information quality programme
  • Dighi Port commissions longest quay length in Maharashtra
  • HAROPA reaffirms its support to 'green calls'
  • MPT has new Dy Chairman
  • Mumbai Port designates pre-shipment storage facility for Hot Briquetted Iron cargo
  • Port of Antwerp publishes procedures for LNG bunkering
  • Visakhapatnam Port terminal gets maiden Capesize call
  • India likely to fall short of FY14 export target
  • INR moves narrowly against dollar
  • Free market is not all that free
  • KASEZ celebrates 50th Foundation Day

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Serbian Railways and RZD ink pact
  • Swiss WorldCargo and Createtalent pioneer concept
  • Switzerland: more goods hauled by rail in 2013
  • Automotive sector looking up
  • DVSA reminds lorry drivers of driver CPC training deadline
  • OOCL's profit plummets by over 80%
  • Strong start for PACTL
  • New top manager Militzer & Münch Germany
  • Wim Bosman receives John Deere supplier award
  • DHL Supply Chain welcomes new CEO
  • Coal haulier Bis Industries expands truck fleet
  • ICTSI pumps up net profit by 20%
  • United unveils new maintenance hangar at EWR
  • Alle Mann an Land
  • BGL veteran dies

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Elliott Bay Design Group gets AIP for LNG bunker barge
  • Damen to build second DOC 8500 cable layer
  • UECC orders LNG fueled PCTC duo for Baltic
  • Sembawang Shipyard to revitalize Voyager
  • Vard gets LOI for its largest ship yet
  • Despite sluggish economy, LISNAVE repairs more ships in 2013
  • Navy awards LCS contracts worth $1.3 billion

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Hanjin Shipping announces plans to continue Port of Portland calls
  • Port of Coos Bay seeking applicants for budget committee
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries breaks ship naming record
  • DOC's international trade report shows US exports up during January
  • NYK bulk/projects company to build new salt delivery vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Do not dismiss heavy fuel oil says Lloyd's Register
    Free to read: New study on future fuel-use trends expects shipping demand to grow
  • Ukraine crisis could raise the risk of charterparty disputes
    It is too early to see shipping as a sanctions target, says Watson Farley Williams
  • Tanker owners slam the costs of complying with green legislation
    Free to read: Burden of compliance could derail a shipping recovery, Finlay tells conference
  • Asia-Europe volumes rise 8% in January
    Trade carries the largest number of containers for a month since August
  • Just three vessels reported sold in a quiet week for scrapping
    Pakistan has lagged behind India on price but remains the go-to market for VLCCs
  • Dry bulk spot market opportunities tempt Norden
    Cash ready for newbuildings and more vessels are left open to tap market growth
  • SFI enters post-panamax market with purchase of two ships
    Risk-reward profile for low-investment vessels is attractive, says Hjertaker
  • Obituary: Bob Crow
    Chamber of Shipping and Nautilus pay tribute to RMT ratings leader who has died aged 52
  • Feeder lines between US and Puerto Rico settle price-fixing charges
    Claims against Sea Star Line and Horizon Line relate to US government cargoes
  • Sinotrans Shipping reports a 79% drop in annual profit
    UPDATE: Company tipped to lead the charge in consolidating group assets
  • What's in a name?
    NileDutch has made a success of West Africa and sees a bright future ahead despite current difficulties
  • Sinopacific wins order for up to four 'designer' bulkers
    Shandong commodity group Bohi Industry buys Crown MHI 82 eco ships
  • Arctic offers opportunities and risks for shipping and offshore, says DNV GL
    Ørbeck-Nilssen highlights first-mover advantage for those ready to get ahead now
  • Data Hub: America Load Factors
    Load factors on some of the main American trade lanes are set to improve this year, but is it enough to increase prices?
  • Three robberies in the Malacca Straits could be linked to the same group
    Recaap urges vigilance after one March attack succeeds, as Recaap urges vigilance
  • NYK signs 15-year contract with Mexico for bulker built at Oshima
    Panamax will haul salt cargoes to the US west coast
  • NYK to charter 14,000 teu newbuildings
    Japanese line is finalising a contract for 2016 delivery
  • Euroseas nets $14.4m from private placement
    Unnamed investor's cash injection will fund vessel orders and acquisitions

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Box Ships axes dividend
    NYSE-listed Box Ships has opted not to pay a dividend for its latest quarter as a result of concerns over waning time-charter rates
  • Public owners tap private investors
    Two NASDAQ-listed shipping companies, Euroseas and NewLead, have announced equity sales to private investors
  • Congestion could hinder US box volume
    Backups and delays at US ports triggered by severe weather and intermodal equipment shortages could hinder box flows, a US importer group has cautioned
  • Jones Act carriers settle price-fixing suit
    Sea Star Line and Horizon Lines have agreed to pay $1.9M and $1.5M, respectively to settle a civil lawsuit alleging price fixing
  • Trojan wins approval for BWT suite
    Trojan Technologies has secured Type Approval from the International Maritime Organization for its ballast water treatment (BWT) product suite
  • MOL keen to grow presence in Myanmar
    Japan's biggest shipping company, Mitsui OSK Lines, is keen to tap into Myanmar's economic development
  • Sinopacific secures drybulkers
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group said today it has signed a newbuilding contract with Shandong Bohi Industry to build two CROWN MHI 82 bulk carriers, with options for another two
  • NYK seals 15-year bulker charter
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha subsidiary NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers said today it has sealed a 15-year charter of a newly-built bulk carrier to transport salt for US-based Baja Bulk Carriers
  • Otto Marine unit buys AHTS from Sinwa
    A subsidiary of Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Otto Marine will purchase an anchor handling tug supply vessel from compatriot owner Sinwa
  • Unithai expands operations to tap on offshore sector
    Thai shipyard Unithai Shipyard and Engineering has expanded its operations to support the steady growth of the offshore sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • NY-NJ Truckers' Complaint: No Chassis
    Congestion at New York-New Jersey port terminals has begun to ease with improved weather and the post-Chinese New Year lull in imports, but motor carriers say operations remain hampered by a shortage of chassis. Motor carriers say drivers waste hours waiting for chassis at equipment yards. "There'll be 40 guys in...
  • Truck Tonnage, LTL Yield Rising at ODFL
    Tonnage is growing by double digits for Old Dominion Freight Line, rising 11.7 percent year-over-year in February after climbing 10.1 percent in January. The increase in tons per day indicates the fifth-largest less-than-truckload carrier is gaining market share, David S. Congdon, ODFL president and CEO, said March 10. ODFL raised expectations for...
  • Ship Finance International Buys More Container Ships
    Ship Finance International today announced the acquisition of two 5,800-TEU post-Panamax container ships from a German KG fund just a week after the NYSE-listed company bought seven 4,100-TEU vessels from a German charter shipowner. Bermuda-based SFI said the two ships, which were built in 2001-2, will be delivered in the next...
  • Seattle, Tacoma Ports Get FMC Blessing to Share Information
    West Coast Container Market Share of the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, 2011 to 2013 Full-size chart The ports of Seattle and Tacoma can each gather information on their operations, facilities and rates, and share the data with the other after the Federal Maritime Commission unanimously approved the discussion agreement last week. The...
  • US Intermodal Rates Edge Up as Chicago Digs Out
    Top 36 lane index, week of March 10, 2014 Full-size image An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes edged up 0.1 percent from the week before to $2,080 in the week of March 10, the sixth straight weekly increase by roughly 1 percent or less, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot...
  • UASC Ups Competitive Pressure With Sixth 18,000-TEU Ship
    United Arab Shipping Company's decision to exercise an option for a sixth 18,000-TEU vessel simultaneously highlighted the growing importance of size as ocean carriers seek to cut unit costs and increased the pressure on rivals to scale up to mega ships. This week's announcement by the Dubai-based carrier has boosted the...
  • Global Ship Lease Relaunches $400 Million Note Issue
    Global Ship Lease yesterday announced it is relaunching its offer of $400 million of first priority secured notes in a private placement which the NYSE-listed container ship charter owner pulled in December. The London-headquartered company will use its 17 vessels, all on charter to French ocean carrier CMA CGM, to guarantee...
  • Truck Drivers Go On Strike in Vancouver
    Truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver on March 10 picketed the Pacific Coast port to protest extensive delays at marine terminals that the truckers say are making their economic situation intolerable. The port authority said only 10 percent of the normal truck traffic was getting into and out of the marine...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Tanker breaks blockade
    A North Korean tanker carrying crude from a rebel-held oil terminal in eastern Libya appears to have broken through a naval blockade.
  • TMT readies sale
    Bankrupt Taiwanese shipowner Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) is gearing up for a campaign to offload one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Uljanik scoops another
    Croatian shipyard Uljanik has announced a deal to build a dredger for Jan De Nul.
  • SITC stronger
    Hong Kong-listed boxship owner SITC has posted a bigger profit for 2013 as revenue increased.
  • Bulker pay-out for SFL
    Ship Finance International (SFL) will make a profit of $25m after settling a row over charter terminations.
  • Euroseas builds war chest
    Greek owner Euroseas has another lump sum to pursue ship sales after its latest share sale.
  • Sembcorp clinches cruise deal
    Sembcorp Marine's Sembawang Shipyard has won a contract to upgrade a Royal Caribbean cruiseship.
  • Hanjin raising more money
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping has boosted its bank balance further through a bond sale.
  • JES wins again
    JES International Holdings has announced another bulker order, bringing its recent contract gains to $692m if all options are declared.
  • King John's cape crusade
    John Fredriksen has been crowned the new capesize king of Wall Street after a deal which saw Knightsbridge Tankers anointed the high yield cape vehicle for Frontline 2012.
  • RMT chief Bob Crow dies
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has paid tribute to union leader Bob Crow, who died on Tuesday.
  • PGS fixes $305m loan
    Norway's Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has finalised two loans worth a combined $305m for its last two seismic survey newbuildings at Mitsubishi in Japan.
  • Vard lands its biggest ship
    Fincantieri-owned Vard Holdings has announced an order for its biggest-ever newbuilding.
  • Norden builds orderbook
    Norden has taken its newbuilding investment programme past the $1bn mark following its latest visit to a Japanese shipyard.
  • Another two for SFL
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFL) has bought another two boxships backed by long-term charters.
  • Norden aims for more
    Norden is looking for a rise in profitability during the coming year after it posted a smaller but unsatisfactory loss in 2013.
  • Hanjin selling Algeciras
    Hanjin Shipping has selected a preferred bidder to take over its terminal in Algeciras, Spain.
  • AdvanFort crew stays put
    An Indian magistrate has extended the custody of 35 crew and guards on a ship operated by US security firm AdvanFort in a row over weapons on board.
  • Korean tanker seized
    Libyan forces have seized a North Korean tanker that loaded crude in a rebel-controlled port.
  • NYK in salt shipment deal
    NYK has secured a fifteen year charter to ship salt from Mexico to the US, the Japanese shipowner revealed Tuesday.
  • Greek tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Greek-owned chemical tanker latest court documents show.
  • Sinotrans suffers in FY2013
    China's Sinotrans Shipping has seen full-year profit plunge nearly 80% in financial figures released late last night.
  • Focus turns to salvage
    Greek authorities have turned their attention to preventing a grounded containership creating an environmental disaster.
  • Trio hit off Singapore
    Three vessels have been targeted by what is suspected to be the same gang of robbers in less than a week off Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • FAA to appeal drone ruling
    The ruling, which found that the FAA doesn't have jurisdiction because the unmanned aerial vehicle didn't fit the "aircraft" classification, could have implications for the regulation of commercial drone use.
  • FMC: Seattle-Tacoma port agreement in effect
    The Federal Maritime Commission "unanimously voted to effectively allow the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma to move forward on a cooperative agreement to exchange information and work together to find synergies," Commissioner William Doyle said.
  • Chiquita, Fyffes merger means impact for breakbulk reefer
    The announcement Monday that two big fruit companies -- Chiquita and Fyffes -- plan to merge also means that two of the top 10 operators of conventional breakbulk reefer ships will combine.
  • Old Dominion expects Q1 tonnage, revenue to surpass predictions
  • JaxPort launches design phase for intermodal facility
  • Union strike disrupts Vancouver port
  • U.S. Bank, Nexus partner on paperless invoice-payment options
  • Hanjin to stay at Port of Portland
  • Global Terminal upgrades system
  • Steel exports in January behind 2013's pace
    U.S. steel exports were 963,060 tons in January, up 10.5 percent from December 2013, but 10.6 percent lower than in January 2013, according to U.S. government data.
  • TNT Express to sell Dutch fashion segment
  • Washington Notebook: Ukraine unrest impacts trade
  • USDA expands storage loan program

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Bunker vessels 'upgraded' ahead of new regulations
    Turkey wants its bunker fleet to conform to IMO and EU regulations.
  • Cruise line books loss
    But sees savings on fuel costs.
  • Fujairah delivery schedules 'tight'
    Prices in Middle East and Africa show little movement.
  • Price trends lack direction
    But Rotterdam market firms.
  • Chinese order for 'eco' ships
    Both owner and yard based in China.
  • Demand for seaborne trade 'continues to increase'
    New orders: 'The necessity to address bunker consumption has been a real driver.'
  • Suppliers see rise in quality and quantity claims
    But WFS and Cockett see smaller numbers of registered off-spec claims than reported by fuel testing agencies.
  • West African piracy 'damaging Nigerian oil sector'
    'A large share of the recent piracy attacks targeted vessels carrying petroleum products.'
  • Classification society to release report on LNG bunkering
    ABS has been looking at regulatory issues in North America.
  • Asian IFO prices trading flat
    Narrow-range trading seen this Tuesday.
  • 'Eco-ship' shuttle bulker secures charter
    Vessel will be built in a Japanese shipyard and delivered in August 2014.
  • Singapore: Attempts to rob three ships
    Believed to be work of same gang.
  • Troubled box shipping giant slash losses
    High bunker costs help keep South Korean firm in the red.
  • Bunker storage terminal owner makes annual loss
    Firm bought four storage terminals in December 2013 for $60 million.
  • Phillipines: Poor bunkering facilities blamed for high shipping costs
    'Underdeveloped' port layout linked to high domestic shipping costs.
  • Cruise ship software promises to save on fuel
    RINA adds own product to growing list of fuel-saving software.
  • First Atlantic Canada port to begin shore power services
    Installation work due to complete ahead of this year's cruise season.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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