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BRIEFS
January 15, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Intramar delivers baby formula from New Zealand to Shanghai
  • China CSCL gains self-developed 10,000-TEU vessel
  • Shandong takes lead in launching e-visa pilot program for seagoing ships
  • China surpasses US as world's biggest trading country in 2013
  • Lianyungang port opens new port area
  • U.S. retail box imports forecast to rise 2.8pc in 2013 to 16.3m TEU
  • NCHO Marine accepts cargo for CIS, Afghanistan via south Iran
  • Idle fleet swells with 40 over-panamax ships idle at year-end
  • Japan expected to fine NYK, 'K' Line, WWL for price fixing
  • Cambodian union faces law suits, strikers return at gun point
  • Xi'an launches scheduled freighter service to Incheon
  • Swiss competition body fines Cathay, SIA for cartel dealings
  • Lufthansa Cargo hikes capacity utilisation to 69.9pc in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Bahri Line loads heavy transformers at Mumbai Port
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX LINE team up for ocean services between US & Northern Asia
  • CSG division charters bulk carriers from affiliate
  • DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000-TEU vessels
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Gautam Chatterjee impressed by Seafarers' Home in Kandla
  • HMM signs charter contract for six 10,000-TEU vessels
  • Maersk Line, APL & OOCL initiate new cooperation on existing Far East-Indian Subcontinent services
  • ZIM renews operations in Paraguay
  • Export incentives likely for sectors ineligible for EU sops
  • Antwerp Port Authority leads the way in sustainable logistics
  • JNPT outshines at Major Ports' cultural competition
  • Madras HC halts container terminal project at Chennai Port
  • Mundra Port not affected by Gujarat HC order on closing units in APSEZ
  • Shipping Minister gets Cabinet nod on pending issues, including conversion of Kandla Port land
  • Vasan sends first train from Ennore Port's new railway siding on its way
  • Freight boosts Railways' total revenue earnings by 13.34 pc in April-Dec.
  • Borg Energy to invest in various projects in India
  • Industrial output shrinks by 2.1 pc in Nov.

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • U.S. Coast Guard warns mariners about marijuana use
  • Tugboat loses control of barge, sinks
  • January 14, 2014 N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France
  • Wärtsilä X72 passes another milestone
  • New dry dock boosts Hendry ship repair capacity
  • JHSV 3 completes Acceptance Trials
  • Bouchard ATB program moves forward at VT Halter Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Construction project shutting down Port of Bellingham public pier
  • Port of Vancouver teams with WSU for new executive training program
  • Sheida Sahandy to take helm of Puget Sound Partnership
  • Colleen McAleer sworn-in as Port of Port Angeles Commissioner
  • Diana Shipping borrows $18 million to purchase pair of Panamax vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Stena Bulk takes back operation and management for LNG carriers
    Firm delegated responsibility to a spin-off company but has reconsidered that approach
  • OSG will save $30m a year from cutting its international workforce
    Bankruptcy court will rule next month on proposed outsourcing to V.Ships
  • MacAndrews gains a stake in Bilbao logistics firm
    Acquisition makes CMA CGM shortsea player the dominant shareholder
  • Aframaxes and suezmaxes are in the money
    Smaller tankers make remarkable earnings as daily rates slip for very large crude carriers
  • Lunde takes ship management job
    Banker stays busy after stepping down at DVB
  • Containerisation International moves offices
    Leading box shipping publication is off to a new City of London base
  • US west coast ports prepare for ILWU negotiations
    Suez replaces Panama Canal as threat to Los Angeles and Long Beach container traffic
  • Maersk, APL and OOCL announce new Asia-India tie-up
    Carriers to deploy a total of 18 vessels on three services, with an average weekly capacity of 17,500 teu
  • Euronav equity issue raises $50m
    Money will support the takeover of Maersk's VLCC fleet
  • Maritime Maisie salvors still battling fire as refuge requests go unanswered
    Japan coastguard turns away chemical tanker ablaze since a collision two weeks ago
  • MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets
    Talks under way with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management
  • December record Chinese oil imports give VLCC owners cause for cheer
    But January daily earnings fall as the country's imports slow
  • Woodside agrees Pluto LNG supply deal with Japan
    First shipment leaves Australia in April under three-year contract with Chubu Electric
  • HMM will sell all its Shinhan Financial Group shares
    Debt-laden South Korean carrier plans new disposal to boost cashflows
  • Chan announces Teekay Tankers retirement
    Chief executive steps down this summer after 18 years with the company
  • Brussels lifts its ban on shipping Iranian oil
    Six-month suspension starts next week as Tehran curbs its nuclear programme
  • Nordea drops Eitzen Chemical loans
    Agent bank offloads one of three credit facilities

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Diamond S settles OSG claims
    Wilbur Ross-linked Diamond S has agreed to sharply reduce its charter-rejection claims against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group
  • Chan to exit Teekay Tankers
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Bruce Chan, effective 20 June
  • OSG to lay off 210 employees
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to lay off almost all of the shore-side staff in its international tanker division
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel
    French English Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has placed an order worth a reported €270 million ($369M) with STX France for the construction of a new vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • APL, Maersk and OOCL to co-operate on services
    APL, Maersk and OOCL will team to provide three weekly sailings on three existing Far East-Indian subcontinent services, starting in February
  • Moody's says BW Group's bond buy back is credit positive
    Moody's Investors Service, the US-based credit ratings agency, said that the BW Group tender offer on its $500M senior secured bond is credit positive
  • HMM to sell stake in Shinhan Financial Group
    South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it would sell 2,084,344 shares it holds in compatriot banking group Shinhan Financial Group
  • BW Group starts to buy back notes due in 2017
    BW Group, the diversified Singapore-based shipping and offshore services group, said it had commenced buying back an issue of notes that carry a 6.625% coupon and that are due to mature in 2017
  • Detained Chinese vessels left Indonesia before ban
    Chinese vessels detained at South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, left the port before 12 January, the due date of Indonesia's ban on raw ore export, according to China's largest maritime social website
  • Chubu to buy gas from Woodside LNG
    Woodside Petroleum today announced it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co.
  • MOL Australia awards GAC three-year contract
    Gulf Agency Company (GAC) Australia, announced it has signed off on an exclusive three-year contract to provide Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) port and ship agency services across Australia
  • New head of shipping named at Deutsche Bank
    Deutsche Bank has closed the leadership gap in its ship finance division following the departure of Ralf Bedranowsky in mid-2013r
  • Ferry passengers still stranded in Philippines
    A total of 167 passengers and 12 vessels remain stranded at Philippine ports today due to rough seas caused by a low pressure area off the southern part of the country
  • G6 Alliance cancels two more Asia-Europe loops
    The G6 Alliance has cancelled two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • US House Leader Aims to Bring Surface Bill to Floor by August Recess
  • US Legislator: Action Soon on Cargo Preference
  • Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth
  • US Beef Exports Set Record in November
  • Container Rate Indexes Run in Contracts, But Crawl in Futures Trading
  • Shippers Can Expect More Volatility in Trans-Pacific
  • China's Export Mix Shifts to Higher-End Goods
  • Welch: Teamsters Didn't Vote to 'Place Themselves Out of a Job'

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • LPG steals the spotlight
    A leading equity analyst has initiated research coverage of four publicly-traded operators that are poised to cash in on what he believes to be one of shipping's hottest sectors.
  • All eyes on Indonesia
    Indonesian naval forces appear to be intensifying patrols in response to a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals.
  • OSG plots demo deal
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is looking to offload one of its oldest aframax tankers.
  • Berge Bulk goes Greek
    Berge Bulk of Singapore has signed a one-year contract for a Greek-owned capesize bulker, brokers say.
  • Marad boss clears hurdle
    A US Senate panel has given its nod to the nomination of Chip Jaenichen to lead the US Maritime Administration (Marad) on a permanent basis.
  • Crewboat trio rescued
    Three crewmen managed to escape from a windfarm support vessel before it sank in flames in the North Sea.
  • Rem board revolts
    Rem Offshore directors have failed to back a potential $37m offer for its remaining shares by CEO and owner Age Remoy over price.
  • Iranian sanctions easing
    The European Union is to suspend Iranian sanctions on 20 January following last November's landmark agreement.
  • Opec output edges up
    Opec output edged up in December to 29.72m barrels per day (bpd).
  • Diana fixes and finances
    Diana Shipping has found a taker for one of its panamax newbuildings under construction in China.
  • Tanker under tow
    A powerless Hellespont tanker has been taken under tow off the west coast of Ireland.
  • STX seals ferry deal
    Brittany Ferries has confirmed a EUR 270m ($369m) order for the world's largest LNG-powered passengership at STX France.
  • Ro-pax capsizes off Jakarta
    No casualties have been reported after the sinking of a ro-pax in the port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia.
  • HMM eyes more sales
    Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to offload its stake in a compatriot financial services company as part of its efforts to boost liquidity.
  • Mundra in the clear
    India's port of Mundra is still working normally despite a court ordering operator Adani Group to shut down 12 of its units there.
  • Three seized from ro-ro
    West African pirates have taken three hostages from a ro-ro after an attack off Equatorial Guinea.
  • Moody's lauds BW move
    BW Group's offer to buy back some bonds could save the company as much as $33m per year, according to Moody's.
  • Trio team for India
    Container lines APL, Maersk and OOCL are teaming up with five other owners on Asia to India business.
  • Kayne lifts KNOT stake
    Kayne Anderson has strengthened its holding in KNOT Offshore Partners after taking a bundle of extra units worth around $10m.
  • Skov gets busier
    Danish shipowner Clipper Group has added two new directors to its board, including Hafnia Tankers CEO Mikael Skov.
  • LSC sell off continues
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has sold another multipurpose (MPP) ship as it accelerates plans to focus on the handysize segment.
  • Drummond's downer
    A ban on Drummond's shipments from Colombia will haul down steam coal exports from the country by around one third, Reuters reports.
  • No let up in attacks
    Waters around Indonesia have seen a surge of robbery incidents in the first two weeks of 2014 latest figures show.
  • Euronav seals round one
    Euronav has completed the first of two equity issues which will finance the $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet.
  • G6 chops two
    The G6 Alliance of boxship lines has cut capacity further on Asia to Europe trades.
  • OSG wielding axe
    OSG looks likely to make most of its international management team redundant as it brings in V.Ships to handle its overseas fleet.
  • Tallink crew to strike
    Tallink crews are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay.
  • CMRE set to raise $100m
    Greek shipowner Costamare looks set to raise at least $100m from its latest fund raising exercise unveiled on Monday.
  • Chan heads for exit
    Teekay's spin-off Teekay Tankers is looking for a new chief executive, the company disclosed last night.
  • Ezra eyes spin-off
    Ezra Holdings is considering spinning off its subsea services division EMAC AMC, the company has disclosed.
  • US ports eye good start
    Import volumes at the major US container ports are expected to grow 4.8% in January, a leading trade body has forecast.
  • GASS loses glow
    A leading Wall Street analyst has downgraded shares of Greece's StealthGas based on a bet that it's going to be outshined by the likes of Dorian LPG and other operators that intend to pursue New York listings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals
    MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management.
  • ModusLink moves contact center support to the cloud
  • Manufacturing up, retail down in Q4
  • Senators: Crude transport by rail needs review
    "The recent series of explosions and accidents involving oil trains demands an investigation and review of our current safety practices and regulations," Senators John Rocekfeller and Ron Wyden said.
  • Terex chooses Amber Road
  • Florida governor pledges $138 million for ports
  • ILA members reject contract in Baltimore
    ILA members approved a national master contract that covers containerized cargo last April. But negotiations over local issues and handling of breakbulk cargo continued in some ports, including Baltimore.
  • Senate committee OKs Maritime Administrator
  • Carriers cooperate on Far East-India services
    CMA CGM, Maersk, APL, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, Hamburg Süd and Regional Container Lines will cooperate on services between the Far East and Indian subcontinent starting next month.
  • Nation needs improved infrastructure, says Caterpillar president
  • With crack repaired, MSC Monterey en route to Boston
    Reederei NSB, the owner of the containership MSC Monterey, said repairs on its cracked deck and hull have been completed.
  • SDV reinforces its Benelux network by acquiring EDT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • IFO prices flat in Fujairah and Suez
    Mixed price movements in South Africa.
  • Prices lack direction in European markets
    Soft demand in Gibraltar.
  • Low-density fuel oil cargoes being diverted to Singapore
    Fujairah prices soar as low-density fuel oil avails tighten.
  • World's 'largest LNG fuelled ferry' to be in operation in 2017
    Brittany Ferries to sign construction contract on Tuesday.
  • EU to lift ban on Iranian oil cargoes
    Temporary move follows agreement on Islamic republic's nuclear development.
  • Cruise line back-tracks on 'ECA port decision'
    Carnival Cruise Lines to return to US port having earlier blamed ECA regulations for its departure.
  • Asian IFO prices hold steady
    MGO prices have weakened at most ports.
  • China: Small-scale LNG carriers to serve inland market
    LNG bunkering seen as spur to regional demand.
  • Germany's 'first' LNG-fuelled ferry will enter service next year
    Newbuilding on track for delivery in April 2015, according to shipyard.
  • Nigeria: No 'special levies' for ship bunkering sector
    'Bunkering will not be constrained by government.'
  • Hong Kong sulphur cap regulations drafted
    New ruling to take effect from April 1.
  • Evergreen further reduces operating costs
    Orders 10 vessels that are 'fully equipped' with fuel saving technology.

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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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