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January 13, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Kaohsiung port's 2013 box volume rises 1.6pc to 9.94m TEU
  • Deluge of new box ship capacity in 2014 to widen supply-demand gap
  • MOL boosts intra-Asia network with new Shekou call, feeder service
  • ZIM renews Paraguay services in new barge service connection
  • CCNI introduce feeder to maximise Asia-Mexico-WCSA coverage
  • Sankyu to provide AFR services for cargo shipments to Japan
  • Lacklustre year end for the container shipping charter market
  • Further fears may delay regulatory approval to launch P3 in April
  • Wal-Mart recalls tainted locally-supplied donkey meat in China
  • Delta Maritime ships large lifeboats Greece to Norway
  • AAR deliver 900 ULDs to Vietnam Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation
  • Ruslan AN-124-100 transports olympic torch on relay for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
  • Evergreen EAGLE closes down ground-handling services as parent company hits tarmac

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates
  • Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost
  • Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement
  • Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers
  • KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector
  • Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry
  • Quick Take
  • Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award
  • SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1
  • Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty
  • Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec.
  • US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood
  • Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold
  • ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel
  • Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013
  • eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President
  • Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry
  • Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec.
  • Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn
  • Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved
  • INR ends better at 61.91against dollar
  • Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman
  • A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea
  • Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tata Steel and SNCF expand cooperation
  • Grand Port Maritime du Havre: Bekanntmachung
  • Safmarine kicks off new year with award
  • Swiss watchdog fines airlines over freight cartel
  • UPS opens new healthcare facility in Ontario, Canada
  • Efforts to optimise railway safety are successful
  • European Union to spearhead counter-piracy efforts in 2014
  • Menlo Worldwide introduces pick-to-light carts technology
  • Lex Autolease joins Van Excellence as new industry partner
  • Modest cargo volume increase in November
  • Sievert Handel Transporte concentrates activities in...
  • Swissport appoints senior vice-president cargo operations
  • New Danish transport award for whole industry
  • ABC takes over fifth B747-8F
  • Nils Wolf & Associates starts up in project logistics sector

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • DNV GL Oil and Gas has new CEO
  • Crowley orders MAN B&W ME-GI engines for ConRo duo
  • Electric Boat gets Ohio replacement award
  • USCG warns on tank sampling dangers
  • Moore Stephens sees brighter shipping fortunes by 2015
  • NNS gets carrier contract mod

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Judge sides with Port of Vancouver in Tesoro-Savage EPA case
  • Port Metro Vancouver building pair of new harbor patrol vessels
  • Coast Guard medevacs crewman from cargo ship off Washington coast
  • New commissioners sworn-in on Anacortes port board
  • Trucking group names Osiecki head of legislative affairs efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • OSG settles rejection claims
    Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities to settle general unsecured claims worth $42.8m
  • Deutsche Bank hire Stoltenberg
    NordLB man fills Bedranowsky's shoes
  • CMA CGM confirms links to order for eight post-panamax boxships
    Bookings placed by leasing companies affiliated to two Chinese banks
  • Arista seeks new equity from over-the-counter offering
    Portuguese dry bulk firm remains tight-lipped about expansion plans
  • Contship Italia reports 20% growth in Mediterranean terminals' throughput
    Tangier is the star performer, having recovered from previous years' unrest
  • Panama expansion means tough times to continue for the panamax fleet
    Widening waterway only reinforces the trend towards bigger boxships
  • VLCC spot market earnings plummet
    The 2013 spike ends as daily rates fall more than $5,000 every 24 hours
  • Continuing US ban on crude exports disappoints tanker owners
    There is no sign that restrictions will lift any time soon, says Cowen
  • TMT crew repatriated from Tyne
    Coastguard pledges to detain the woodchip carrier until it tackles its deficiencies
  • Cancellation beckons for Alpha Gas LNG carrier at STX
    Fate of start-up's two-ship order at troubled Korean yard is now unclear
  • Vantage Drilling linked to STX cancellation
    New York owner announced last year that work had halted on a drillship order
  • Enterprise expands Houston liquefied petroleum gas export terminal
    Strong demand creates international opportunities for US cargoes
  • Danaos plans to unload damaged Hanjin Italy
    Collision with LNG carrier occurred when 10,100 teu boxship was almost full
  • BG Freight feedership sails from London Gateway to Teesport
    Northeast UK port has pledged to expand its shortsea links
  • Rolls-Royce takeover talks with Wärtsilä end without a deal
    Buying Finnish ship enginemaker would have boosted UK firm's marine business
  • Growing your own
    Bean counters move training from the category of 'investment' to that of 'costs'
  • Jones Act may hold the key to OSG renaissance
    Continuing interest in bonds and equity, despite Chapter 11
  • Greek-owned fleet tops $100bn in value
    Country ahead of Japan and China in terms of market worth, says valuer
  • Cruiseship pairing not viable in Arctic waters, warns Clia
    Industry association cites insufficient customer demand and operational risks

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Strong start for US box flows
    US container imports are predicted to rise this month and continue to build on last year's performance, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
  • Skuld warns tanker owners over Libya
    Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer Skuld has urged its members involved in the Libyan oil trade not to venture into ports or other areas where they could put themselves in confrontation with the Libyan security forces
  • Jakarta closes ranks on Canberra boat returns
    Indonesian army chief General Moeldoko has retracted comments that he agreed to the Australian Navy forcing boatloads of migrants back to Indonesian waters, as tensions between both nations over maritime borders escalate
  • New MyFerryLink ruling due in February
    The UK's Competition Commission has said it intends to publish a fresh opinion before the end of February on the legitimacy of its opposition to Eurotunnel's involvement in the Dover Strait ferry trade via new ferry company MyFerryLink
  • SNCM seafarers end nine-day strike
    French ferry operators SNCM and Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation have resumed sailings between the French mainland and Corsica after seafarers voted to end their nine-day strike
  • Chinese embassy urges release of detained vessels
    China's embassy in Indonesia yesterday urged the Indonesian government to release vessels detained at ports in Southeast Sulawesi province
  • 'K' Line, NYK, WWL face Japanese fines
    'K' Line, NYK Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics each face a $33M fine by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission over non-competitive behaviour in their vehicle shipping businesses
  • Mermaid orders to be fruitful by 2017
    CIMB sees no immediate gratification to Mermaid Maritime's recent order of two tender rigs and one dive support vessel worth an aggregate of $436M
  • China's iron ore imports from Australia up
    Iron ore imports to China from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 24.2M tonnes in December 2013, a 19.8% year-on-year increase
  • Cargo ship towed to safety
    All nine seafarers of general cargo ship Van Trang 07 are confirmed safe after the ship lost its propeller and drifted off Quang Ngai in central Vietnam
  • China 2013 coal imports rise to 330M tonnes
    China's coal imports hit a record high in 2013, jumping 13.4% year on year to 330M tonnes, a customs report said today
  • FPSO drifts, halts works at a Thai oilfield
    The drifting of FPSO Rubicon Vantage, which damaged a production riser, has halted oil production at Bualuang Oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand
  • BDI struggles in new year
    The Baltic Dry Index has been limping along since the new year began, as Australian and Brazilian miners remain largely out of action
  • Newbuilding, S&P activity up from 2012
    The ongoing depreciation of the Japanese yen and improving investor sentiment towards the shipping market created more buying interest and pushed up asset prices last year, said Greek broker Intermodal in its latest weekly report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2014
  • Sluggish Demand to Challenge Asia-Europe Ship Lines
  • XPO Eyes 'Next China' as Intermodal Traffic Grows
  • Chennai Port Container Terminal Hits Roadblock
  • PSA International's Throughput Rises

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • The magic of ME-GI
    A winner has been declared in the race to equip a pair of Crowley Maritime's ro-ro containerships (con-ros) with dual-fuel engines.
  • Poised to plummet
    The sudden decline in freight rates will likely take a toll on the shares of bulker owners that are listed in the Big Apple, a leading equity analyst warned clients Friday.
  • No sale
    Active Shipping & Management of Singapore claims it has not parted ways with one of its capesize bulkers despite reports to the contrary.
  • Cargill tied to buy
    Cargill has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Active Shipping & Management of Singapore.
  • OSG agrees to DB claims
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck settlement deal with Deutsche Bank to recognise $43m in claims over rejected tanker charters.
  • Minoan eyes fundraiser
    Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is lining up a fresh equity issue to help shore up its balance sheet.
  • India extends Iran permits
    India has extended its acceptance of Iranian insurance for tankers importing oil for another six months.
  • Stoltenberg joins DB
    Deutsche Bank has recruited Klaus Stoltenberg from NORD/LB to head up its shipping division.
  • Macduff wins one
    Scottish owner Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered a new workboat from Macduff Shipyards.
  • Capes in 'freefall'
    Sentiment, seasonality and politics all combined to haul down capesize rates by a quarter on Friday.
  • Ceyhan to ship more
    Turkey's key Mediterranean tanker terminal of Ceyhan is to start shipping northern Iraqi crude this month.
  • Russians in for Sietas
    Russia's Pella Shipyard has made a concrete offer for bankrupt German shipbuilder JJ Sietas, local media said.
  • Blackrock boosts holding
    Blackrock has expanded its strong position in US shipowner Matson.
  • TMT crew fly home
    The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has paid for 11 crew on the abandoned Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) bulk carrier Donald Duckling to return to the Philippines.
  • CSIC orders soar
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has seen 2013 orders jump by 134%.
  • Recovery comes closer
    Herbjorn Hansson says a recovery in the suezmax market is edging closer following a strong start to the year.
  • Crewman severs foot
    A crewman has been airlifted from a small offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico after severing his foot.
  • Ro-pax out of action
    The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is taking a ro-pax out of service after it sustained storm damage.
  • Ban sees bulkers held
    A minimum of 10 Chinese bulkers have been prevented from leaving Indonesian ports two days before a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals is set to come into force, it is claimed.
  • Atlantic sells another
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold another of its ageing anchor handling tug supply vessels.
  • Coscol creeps up
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has edged up its cargo volumes in 2013.
  • Cargill capes included
    Scorpio Bulkers' latest swoop included three capesize resales from Cargill, brokers say.
  • Bulker crew burned
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted two seriously burned crewmen from a Pacific Basin bulker.
  • Greek spending spikes
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • STX loses $700m order
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has suffered another blow after seeing a $700m drillship contract torn up.
  • Ferry probe extended
    The UK's competition commission (CC) hopes to make a new decision on Eurotunnel's purchase of three ro-paxes from SeaFrance by the end of April.
  • Captain found hanged
    The captain of a Russian cargoship has been found hanged in a UK port.
  • Letting off steam
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Nanjing Tanker admits defeat
    State-run Nanjing Tanker will delist from the Shanghai stock exchange early this year after racking up four years of losses.
  • Cargill profit up 36%
    Cargill, the world's largest agricultural trader, has reported a 36% year-on-year improvement in second quarter net profit.
  • Disposals boost Ezra
    Ezra Holdings has posted an 11% rise in first quarter net income helped by gains from the disposal of assets.
  • Crewman search halted
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii.
  • Alpha set to stay in LNG
    Alpha Tanker & Freighters plans to continue in the LNG sector contrary to talk currently sweeping the market.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chile port strikes bite fruit trade
    Strikes have stopped operations at some ports in Chile near the beginning of the country's winter fruit export season.
  • BIMCO: Positive shipping outlook for 2014
    The global economy's steady improvement is creating a better outlook for shipping, and as demand rises and fleet expansion cools off, market fundamentals are expected to improve across the board, according to BIMCO.
  • Industry groups respond to Trade Promotion Authority
    The bill, which was introduced Thursday by House and Senate finance committee chairmen, would speed up consideration of trade agreements brought to Congress by the president.
  • YRC reviewing options after union rejection of contract
  • Contractor raises specter of 3-year delay for Panama Canal expansion
    The Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo said that switching to another contractor to complete the $3.2 billion installation of a new set of locks to handle bigger ships at the Panama Canal would delay the project.
  • CTS: Prospects for container volume recovery 'quite encouraging'
  • Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda
  • Hanjin ending North Atlantic service
  • Hyundai starts NA intermodal webpage
  • Kuehne + Nagel, Airbus extend partnership
  • Canaries calls increase at London Container Terminal
  • Smart Warehousing distribution center coming to Kansas City
  • New report examines trucking IT landscape
  • This week's GRIs
  • Executive moves
  • Commerce wants U.S. exporters to 'Look South'
  • Spot market freight rates respond to winter storms
  • Great Lakes limestone trade up slightly in 2013

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Fuel prices soften in Vancouver
    Avails were still tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • FLNG market 'poised' for growth within next six years
    Investments within the next six years will amount to roughly $64.4 billion, predicts report.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • DNV GL supports push towards LNG fuel use in US
    'US has tremendous natural gas resources, especially from unconventional sources', says firm.
  • LNG to 'dominate' container market in 10 years, says Wartsila
    'Conventional fuels are on the way out because they pollute too much', says Wartsila official.
  • Fujairah prices stick to upward path
    Prices were flat in Suez.
  • European bunker prices soft
    Low demand in Istanbul.
  • Gibraltar bunkering plan runs into opposition
    Developing the Detatched Mole 'is the worst of all scenarios', claims environmental group.
  • Competitive desulphurisation method under development
    A lower unit cost over refinery methods achieved in trials.
  • Engen expands operations in Mauritius
    Engen Petroleum has started supplying 180 cSt product in Port Louis.
  • Nigeria: Suppliers will have to disclose the source of their fuel
    Nigerian Navy will have to approve each bunker operation.
  • New LNG terminal to be constructed in Finland
    Facility will 'further enhance' acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel, says Wartsila.
  • Asian prices end week sluggish
    Tight supplies seen at most ports.
  • New appointment in Kaliningrad
    Dan-Bunkering's rep office has new administrator.
  • Chinese tanker operator delists as losses continue
    Nanjing Tanker Corporation blames 'sluggish market and high operating costs'.
  • Offshore firm buys magnetic propulsion system
    System expected to bring 'significant' bunker savings.
  • Book review: An Introduction to LNG Bunkering
    Industry expert Nigel Draffin tackles the issues surrounding the new marine fuel.
  • Offshore operator takes delivery of fuel efficient PSV
    Vessel has been built by a Chinese shipyard.

›››File
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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