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BRIEFS
January 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line sets up affiliate dedicated to intra-America trades
  • Second national Sino-Laos Mengkang checkpoint opens for service
  • 'Dismal market' has Hanjin exit CKYH's north Atlantic service
  • China fails to reach official annual export targets in 2013
  • Sichuan Nanchong port on Jialing River starts operation
  • Xiamen port navigation channel phase 3 project passes inspection
  • Xi'an-Kazakhstan Railway destinations increased
  • Mainland-Taiwan cold chain cooperation project opens at Xiamen
  • Guangzhou Sunshine handles cranes shipment China to Indonesia
  • Singapore world's No.2 port after handling 32.6m TEU in 2013
  • Egypt to choose winning bid to build Suez Canal logistics hub
  • 14 boxes on CMA CGM ship are swept overboard off France
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX combine transpacific LCL networks
  • Colombo port's 2013 box throughput rises 2.8pc to 4.3m TEU
  • PSA's global box volume grows 2.9pc in 2013 to 62m TEU
  • Hanjin Shipping to stop offering direct Asia-Black Sea service
  • Overcapacity to stay despite record scrapings as deliveries surge
  • DGX boosts services to Latin America
  • Air cargo continues moderate recovery with Middle East taking the lead: IATA
  • Shippers' buying power curtailed by growth in price of air cargo transportation services: report
  • Lufthansa Cargo's B777F lands in Mumbai on 1st Asia flight

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 13, 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
  • Former US transport secretary LaHood joins BAF
  • Pacific National Coal signs new rail haulage agreement
  • Steve Gunning appointed to IAG management committee
  • New American marks a good take-off in cargo business
  • ITX Cargo establishes new partnerships in Scandinavia
  • CSX customers invest over USD 3 billion in 2013
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000 teu vessels
  • Kieserling hives off EKB and takes over A. Hegeler
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Fourth Moscow airport project takes off
  • Clifford to lead Iata in Asia-Pacific
  • Big order for Scania in UK
  • VW to build new logistics centre in Poland
  • From Lübeck to GLS
  • Moore Stephens: shipping industry improving in 2015
  • Stansted airport to leave regulation scheme
  • IRU promotes sustainable development transport goal
  • Mourning John Barnett

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Signet Maritime invests $7.2 million in shipyard upgrades
  • OSG to outsource management of international fleet
  • Costa Concordia tow away set for June
  • Yantai CIMC Raffles books jack-up orders
  • Wind farm win for L-3 SAM
  • Damen starts fitting out STV for Oman
  • Imtech Marine to supply systems for LNG fueled ferry
  • ICS paper looks at lessons learned on piracy
  • Rowan drillships to be fitted with Nautronix systems
  • USNS Fall River christened at Austal USA

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Pacific International Lines to begin Port of Seattle calls
  • Totem Ocean Trailer Express making executive-level changes
  • Evergreen Oks charter deals for ten new container vessels
  • Carriers boosting service on Far East/India routes
  • G6 Alliance members announce cancellation of two sailings

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Costamare and York Capital increase their boxship orders to nine
    Partners book two more containerships from Hanjin Subic
  • Nakilat and MAN Diesel retrofit Q-Max vessels to use gas
    Conversion will enable carriers to run their engines off their cargoes
  • Baltic Trading exercises ultramax options
    Tonnage will be delivered next year
  • OSG hands non-Jones Act vessels to V.Ships
    Separation of international and domestic business could signal formal split
  • Evergreen Line confirms charter contracts for 10 14,000 teu vessels
    Update: Costamare books five vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries at $116m each
  • Teekay Offshore seeks to tap Norwegian bond market
    Firm's quarterly filings point to nearly $2bn long-term debt
  • Indonesia's mineral export ban hits supramax bulk market
    Move to protect domestic processing has halted shipments of nickel and bauxite
  • The readers' choice
    P3 alliance leads the field in the five most-read Lloyd's List stories of 2013
  • GasLog launches master limited partnership
    Shipowner has begun a fundraising drive to support its new vehicle
  • Secondhand demand reduces tonnage sold for scrapping
    Rates are buoyant as Indian subcontinent breakers stock up on ships
  • China approves domestic LNG shipping operations
    Demand in fledgling market is 'very limited'
  • Ageing VLCC finds new life as a storage unit
    Sale for oil storage offers alternative to scrapping
  • G6 cancels two more February sailings
    Alliance cuts capacity to reflect lower volumes during Chinese new year
  • Geden Lines sells suezmax Hero for $50m
    Price reflects continued improvement in tanker asset values
  • Forecasts point to 3% increase in inbound US box volumes last year
    Global Port Tracker sees a more positive outlook from improved economic growth
  • Asia-Europe 2013 box volumes look likely to beat 2012
    Container Trades Statistics figures show November up nearly 4% on-year at 12.7m teu
  • Reality bites the capesize market
    Brokers say the fundamentals have improved despite seasonal storms

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Baltic Trading exercises Ultramax options
    NYSE-listed Baltic Trading has exercised options for two additional fuel-efficient Ultramax newbuilds as it continues to grow its fleet
  • Wärtsilä's shares rise over Rolls-Royce offer
    The share price of Finland's engine maker soared more than 11% yesterday when it became public that Britain's Rolls-Royce had made an offer to buy Wärtsilä
  • GasLog green-lights MLP IPO
    NYSE-listed GasLog is moving ahead with plans to spin off a portion of its fleet into a separately listed master limited partnership (MLP)
  • OSG streamlines international operations
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to outsource technical management of its international-flag tanker fleet to V.Ships and to heighten its focus on pooling
  • Container shipping volumes fell 4.7% in November
    The volume of seaborne container trade fell by 4.72% to 10.38M teu in November from the previous month, figures gathered by UK-based consultancy Container Trades Statistics (CTS) reveal
  • Transfennica steps up capacity
    European shortsea carrier Transfennica is expanding its north European continent/Iberia con-ro service following significant volume gains last year
  • BW Offshore wins FPSO Polvo contract extension
    BW Offshore, the Oslo-listed unit in the Singapore-based BW Group, has signed an agreement with HRT Participações em Petróleo (HRT), the Brazilian oil company, for a one-year extension to the lease and operation of the FPSO Polvo
  • Insurers fear Concordia's final voyage
    Two years after the Costa Concordia made its fateful journey, the question of where the vessel should be broken up has yet to be decided
  • Bullishness pervades shipbreaking markets
    Shipbreaking markets turned bullish last week amid a stabilising political situation in Bangladesh, rising steel prices, a dearth of available ships and the upcoming Lunar New Year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Asian Exports on Growth Track, But Risks Remain
  • Customs Awaits New Chief, Many Initiatives
  • Contship Italia's Container Traffic Surges Nearly 20 Percent
  • Teamsters Employees Approve UPS Freight Contract
  • Hanjin to Drop Trans-Atlantic Service
  • Hapag-Lloyd Close to CSAV Takeover
  • NVOCCs See Future Growth in Latin America
  • P3 to Change Global Maritime Landscape

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • When there's smoke...
    A long-range-one (LR1) products tanker controlled by Enterprises Shipping & Trading of Greece has landed on the US Coast Guard's (USCG's) latest list of port detentions.
  • Prime pounces
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have tipped Prime Marine Management as the buyer of two long-range-one products tankers that are among the first to change hands in 2014.
  • Augustea tied to buy
    Augustea Atlantica appears to be picking up the pace of a campaign to expand its fleet of bulkers.
  • Cashing in on the crash
    Deutsche Bank is urging investors to accumulate shares of well capitalised companies with exposure to the dry-bulk market on the back of a sell-off fuelled by the seasonal dip in freight rates.
  • Capes crash again
    Capesize rates tumbled for a second successive session today with over one fifth being shaved off quoted earnings.
  • Dof Subsea bags more
    Norway's Dof Subsea has clinched fresh contracts worth around NOK 150m ($24.5m).
  • Bulker held over pay
    A German bulker spent 24 days under detention in Canada over crew wages.
  • TOO eyes more bonds
    Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) has launched yet another fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market.
  • Costamare chasing cash
    Costamare has unveiled plans for its second preferred stock issue in under 12 months at the same time as confirming a huge containership order to meet a contract with Evergreen.
  • Scorpio gets Active
    Scorpio Tankers has expanded its chartered LR2 fleet with the addition of an Active Shipping vessel, brokers say.
  • OSG brings in V.Ships
    Restructuring owner Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is handing its international fleet over to V.Ships for technical management.
  • Nakilat starts engine upgrade
    Qatari shipowner Nakilat and its Q-ship LNG charterers Qatargas and Rasgas have finally opted to go ahead with a long mooted engine modification that will allow one of their Q-Max vessels to burn LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil.
  • BALT pulls the trigger
    Baltic Trading has taken its recent spending on new tonnage past the $250m mark after exercising options for a pair of ultramax newbuildings in China.
  • ASR sale scrapped
    Belgium's court of appeal has torn up a deal that saw a consortium take over Antwerp Ship Repair (ASR) last year.
  • ODC thinks big
    Oman Drydock Company (ODC) has called 2013 its "strongest year" since beginning operations in Duqm in 2011.
  • BW in bond buy-back
    Singapore-based BW Group is offering a premium to some bondholders who agree to early redemption.
  • Dead cow mystery solved?
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has been accused of dumping dead cattle at sea after corpses started washing up on Danish and Swedish beaches.
  • GasLog sets MLP rolling
    GasLog is ready to spin-off a master limited partnership (MLP) vehicle more than a year after the plan first came to light.
  • Tanker loses power
    The Irish coast guard has begun an operation to assist a Hellespont tanker after it lost power off the west coast on Sunday.
  • Precious scraps oldie
    Khalid Hashim has continued fleet renewal efforts at Precious Shipping with the disposal of its oldest vessel.
  • Hercules hits Maersk boxship
    A Maersk vessel lost 33 containers during a run-in with winter storm Hercules last week.
  • Later but cheaper
    Icelandic line Eimskip has suffered a further delay to a Chinese boxship newbuilding, but has knocked the price down again.
  • More for Pipavav
    India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering has clinched another government contract for a coast guard vessel.
  • VLCC scrapping spikes
    A jump in the disposal of VLCCs have taken crude tanker scrapping to a 10-year high.
  • Hanjin seeks bond backing
    Hanjin Shipping looks set to become the second Korean shipowner to apply for a government-backed scheme to refinance debt.
  • Coscol back in black
    Chinese owner Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has made a return to profit for 2013, despite a fall in revenue.
  • Goldman set to sell
    Goldman Sachs has registered to sell a $56.37m slice of Teekay Offshore Partners.
  • HRT extends BWO deal
    BW Offshore has secured a contract extension for one of its FPSOs.
  • Western Marine adds ferry
    Bangladesh's Western Marine has clinched a New Zealand government contract for a new ferry, angering domestic yards.
  • Evergreen takes 10 more
    Evergreen has continued its expansion effort with the charter of 10 more large containerships.
  • Kouan wins duo
    Chinese owner Guangdong Shuangtai has returned to its favourite shipyard for two more ro-pax newbuildings.
  • Bulker crewman hurt
    A US Coast Guard (USCG) aircrew has taken an injured Star Bulk Carriers crewman from a vessel off Washington.
  • Indo export ban in place
    An Indonesian law banning the export of unprocessed minerals, specifically nickel ore and bauxite, took effect Sunday.
  • Swiber set to vote
    Swiber Holdings has called an EGM for shareholders to vote on the proposed disposal of its stake in Kreuz Holdings.
  • Collision in Channel
    Two ships collided in the English Channel early on Saturday morning, but fortunately there were no casualties.
  • VTG confirms order cull
    Vantage Drilling has confirmed that Sigma Drilling has terminated a drillship newbuilding contract at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Freight shipments up 1.2% from October to November
  • Employees vote to ratify UPS Freight contract
    Nearly 70 percent of Teamsters came out to cast the in-person vote over the weekend, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The new master agreement covers 13,000 UPS Freight employees.
  • G6 cancels some Asia-Europe sailings
    Members of the G6 Alliance today announced the cancellation of two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand.
  • Evergreen will charter 10 14,000-TEU ships
    The Taiwanese carrier said it had signed charter agreements with both Costamare and Shoei Kisen Kaisha for each to provide, on charter, five 14,000-TEU containerships to be delivered during 2016 and 2017, respectively.
  • Leung named Hong Kong commissioner for U.S. trade
  • Qatar Airways expands cold-chain capabilities
  • International airports see November freight growth
    The growth in freight traffic was primarily fueled by the international market, up by 5.4 percent in November, while the domestic market remained sluggish at -1 percent, according to Airports Council International.
  • Europe-wide bank freeze rule could benefit shipping firms
  • Man engines will power Crowley's Puerto Rico ships
  • Menlo's 'Pick to Light Carts' improve order productivity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Indonesia releases detained Chinese bulkers
    Indonesian authorities say incompletion of paperwork caused delays.
  • Fuel management system helps firm cut costs
    Firm reported fuel savings of 4.5%, when under ballast, and 3% when loaded.
  • Chinese JV to develop energy-saving propulsion systems
    Ship-design firm to invest roughly $4 million towards research, and development.
  • Endofa says first year turnover reached $235 million
    Bunker supplier and trader says loss of $500,000 'satisfactory' for first year of operation.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Cape Town distillate prices fall by just under $10 per tonne.
  • European prices start week on soft note
    Prices down in Istanbul.
  • Qatari firm to convert carrier to run on LNG
    Q-Max: 'World's first' low-speed marine diesel engine to be converted.
  • MPA says December bunker sales were highest for 18 months
    Bunker calls up month-on-month.
  • Sentek buys tanker
    VLCC buy reportedly for storage purposes.
  • New UK storage terminal on track
    Base for fuel tanks completed, says company.
  • Singapore's top suppliers listed by MPA
    BP Singapore has been named as the hub's largest bunker supplier by volume for the 10th year running year.
  • UK backs marine tech
    But with less cash than last year.
  • Norwegian firm expands presence in emissions abatement market
    Move aimed at strengthening position in NOx reduction segment.
  • Players 'optimistic' as merger talks continue
    'Weak freight rates and high bunker costs' are driving consolidation in container sector.
  • Asian prices start week without direction
    Meanwhile, offices in Tokyo Bay were closed for a holiday.
  • US owner selects MAN Diesel for engines
    Investment is 'significant' for the firm, says chairman and CEO of Crowley.
  • South Korea backs ships powered by electricity
    Ships able to cut operating costs by some 90%, says report.
  • Energy supplier to adopt LNG-powered fleet
    Firm to start tests on engine prototype.

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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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