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BRIEFS
January 20, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • HK Chief Executive plans to establish new 'statutory maritime body'
  • Hong Kong to mandate low-sulphur fuel, jail time for non-compliance
  • Asia-Europe January-November box volume up 3.9pc in 2013 to top 2012
  • Western Chinese auto exports slump 11.9pc as currency strengthens
  • US west coast braces for docker union talks as Suez Canal threat looms
  • CSX railway net profit down 5.3pc as revenue rise 2pc in 2013
  • Cost cutting builds profitability, but will not produce cargo: Drewry
  • Indian anti-graft state government bans foreign supermarket entry
  • World Bank sees global GDP rising from 3.2pc in 2014 to 3.5pc in 2016
  • Cathay December cargo declines 5pc, but passenger volume rises 3.3pc
  • Air France-KLM to drop MD-11F and 747-400ERF to restore profitability
  • Air freight increases 3.4pc at world's international airports: ACI
  • Yinchuan launches charter cargo flights from Ningxia to central Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • Govt permits FCI to transport foodgrains thro' sea route
  • MANSA's Executive Committee welcomes MbPT's new Traffic Manager
  • MoS accepts proposal to widen area of operation for inland water vessels
  • Vessel orders from Navy & Coast Guard help state-owned shipyards
  • India to buy LNG from Mozambique, says Moily
  • Indo-EU FTA only by 2015, says EU envoy
  • KIOCL resumes pellet exports by shipping 3 lakh t to China
  • Adani Hazira's liquid terminal handles specialty chemicals
  • Centre announces guidelines on new land policy for Major Ports
  • Major Ports register 6 pc growth in Dec.
  • Shipping Secretary inaugurates ship handling simulator on maiden visit to JN Port
  • Economy may recover slowly from second half of 2014, says Moody's
  • Forex reserves recover by $ 177.8 m to $ 293.28 bn
  • INR moves in narrow range, ends better at 61.55
  • Regulatory Analysis - By M. Sreedharan
  • BBC Chartering opens presence in France
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT expands presence in Australia
  • SAL involved in critical cruise liner wreck removal operation
  • Steder Group loads & secures cable reels for transport from Italy to Holland

International Transport Journalweb site
  • HS1 Ltd and DB Schenker Rail UK expand cargo services
  • Less airfreight carried by Cathay Pacific
  • Dachser building new logistics centre in Switzerland
  • CSX posts fresh record revenue in 2013
  • CMA CGM cancels sailings ahead of Chinese New Year
  • Long Beach increases cargo volumes
  • Kuehne + Nagel conveys 600 boats to show
  • More freight for Indian Railways
  • Meincke turns his back on Militzer & Münch
  • Etihad launches regional airline in Switzerland
  • Geis expands branch office network in Poland
  • MOL sells 49% of TraPac to Canadian asset manager
  • Growth forecast for UK road haulage industry
  • Railinc extends board and elects new chairperson
  • Pemco partnership in Latin America
  • Nicht nachtragend
  • New sales manager for Euro-Leasing

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • Two Stolt newbuilds to have Clean Marine scrubbers
  • Petrofac to build deepwater derrick lay vessel
  • Ezra ponders U.S. IPO for subsea division
  • Keppel Singmarine takes GTT LNG system license
  • January 17, 2014 Beacon Group orders ice class rig
  • Electric Boat gets $30 million contract mod
  • Alfa Laval opens new Test and Training Center

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Ports of Seattle/Tacoma file discussion pact with FMC
  • Grays Harbor Port Commission elects new officers for 2014
  • VT Halter Marine lays keel for articulated tug barge
  • Panama Canal Authority slams proposed work stoppage
  • Port group praises congress for appropriations act passage

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • Crude tanker earnings take off across all segments
    Record or near-record earnings on all reported routes
  • LNG faces challenges as LPG rides the crest of a wave
    A tale of two segments, one facing overcapacity as the other prepares to grow
  • Capital Maritime books two VLCC newbuildings at Daewoo
    Deal underlines Marinakis group's appetite for big tankers
  • Thamesport lures new shortsea customer
    Port adds A2B-online after its MacAndrews signing, capping a year of transfers in the UK
  • More Asia-Europe sailings cancelled in February
    CMA CGM and its partners adjust to seasonal slowdown
  • Court auctions eight CSC Phoenix general cargoships for $15m
    Parent of troubled Chinese carrier helps to repay debt to ICBC
  • Angola LNG poised to send first cargo of 2014
    Sonangol Benguela is ready to load after plant shut for maintenance
  • Panamax boxships' earnings slide 13%
    No prospect of recovery until more vessels are scrapped, say brokers
  • Trafigura books up to six 206,000 dwt bulkers
    Swiss trading giant continues to splash out money on shipping
  • Maritime Maisie fire put out as owner renews calls for place of refuge
    Tanker described as still in distress and exposed to rough seas
  • Stronger transpacific box rates push up SCFI
    Asia-Europe trades show signs of softer prices
  • Braemar issues profit warning
    Broker says group profits to remain below expectations
  • Kazakh acquisition boosts NYK's logistics business
    Country's largest car terminal operator now 100% owned by Japanese conglomerate
  • K Line announces extraordinary loss due to trade commission fine
    Firm sets aside $55m against penalty for alleged unfair car carrier practices
  • Golden Ocean looks for $200m convertible bond
    Proceeds support vessel acquisition, general corporate purposes and existing newbuildings
  • Keeping the faith as capesize rates edge up
    Seasonal collapse at the beginning of the year does not reflect softening fundamentals
  • Five ship finance predictions for 2014
    Expect deflationary pressure, tentative recovery and possibly a bumpy ride

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • US Congress hikes maritime spending
    American lawmakers have secured $1Bn for navigational maintenance dredging as part of a government-wide spending package
  • CLIA highlights cruise sector trends
    Members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) expect to carry 21.7M passengers this year, up 1.9% compared with 2013
  • Three vessels run aground in central Philippines
    Two passenger ferries and one cargo ship have run aground in the central Philippines caused by strong winds and rough seas
  • Golden Ocean could target Greenship Bulk Trust
    Golden Ocean, the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, could target the acquisition of Greenship Bulk Trust, a shipping analyst said
  • Alfa Laval opens testing centre at Aalborg
    Alfa Laval, the Swedish engineering group, has opened a testing and training centre in Aalborg, Denmark, which focuses on its marine products, the company said in a statement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • Teamsters, YRC Worldwide Reach Contract Accord
  • JOC Economist: Growth in US Containerized Imports to Rise in 2014
  • UPS Pays Price for December's Online Shopping Surge
  • NTSB Targets Rail Safety, Distracted Driving
  • US Energy Boom Delays Ag Exports Shipped Via Rail
  • Con-way Sounds Fourth-Quarter Profit Warning
  • Teamsters Demand 'Meaningful Improvements' in YRC Proposal
  • Asian Cargo Lifts Amsterdam Schiphol Volume
  • Throughput Sags at Hong Kong Port
  • Chile Exports Threatened by Port Strikes
  • Zim Debt-for-Equity Deal Gives Creditors Control of Carrier
  • Polar Vortex, Backlogs Put Stress on Transport Networks

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • GasLog to extend
    GasLog has launched talks with Samsung Heavy Industries to extend options for six LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Scorpio says no
    Scorpio Tankers is shooting down reports that it has ordered more VLCCs in South Korean shipyards while declining comment on the reported sale of two products tankers.
  • Cargill takes Tsakos' second
    Cargill has signed up for a year-long charter of a second capesize bulker in as many days from Greece's Tsakos Shipping & Trading.
  • DVB seeks Excel tweak
    DVB has filed a new objection to Excel Maritime Carriers' plan to emerge from bankruptcy over its impact on a disputed bulker loan.
  • Keep it short
    Shipping industry players aiming to take advantage of soon-to-be-eased sanctions against Iran should keep in mind the temporary nature of changes, a US sanctions lawyer says.
  • NOCC scraps again
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has sent its smallest vessel to the torch in China just two months after scrapping a ship of the same size.
  • Stevenson in suezmax strike
    Craig Stevenson's Diamond S Shipping is being tipped as the first owner to place a suezmax newbuilding order in more than six months.
  • ZPMC in Sietas talks
    Chinese crane maker Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) has started negotiations to buy bankrupt German shipyard JJ Sietas.
  • Aframax rates triple
    Aframax spot rates have tripled over the past seven days to end the week well above the $100,000 per day mark.
  • CSDC sheds seven
    China Shipping Development Corp (CSDC) is throwing another seven vessels on the scrap heap including the last of its single skin tankers.
  • Cold comfort
    Cold storage firm Nordfrost wants damages from Germany's JadeWeserPort (JWP) after alleging there are not enough vessels calling there.
  • Cosco to top 100
    China Cosco's 2014 demolition drive will take the number of vessels scrapped by the world's second largest shipowner in three years beyond the 100 mark.
  • Lauritzen back in the game
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Marflet orders tanker duo
    Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik has announced a deal to build more MR tankers for Spanish owner Marflet
  • Aker Phil scores $60m
    Kristian Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has completed the first phase of a fundraiser that could see the company bank close to $70m.
  • Rude awakening
    A Danish waste ship ran on to rocks as a crewman slept on the bridge.
  • Banaszkiewicz clears up
    Freight derivatives veteran John Banaszkiewicz has succeeded in selling a majority stake in The Cleartrade Exchange at the second attempt.
  • Perdana fixes AHTS
    Malaysian owner Perdana Nautika has chartered out an anchor-handler for up to two years.
  • Golden tipped for takeover
    John Fredriksen is today tipped to be back in takeover mode with suggestions Golden Ocean's $200m trip to the bond market will fund a move for Jacques de Chateauvieux's GreenShip Bulk.
  • K Line preps for penalty
    Kawasaki Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha (K Line) has braced itself for a huge fine from Japanese competition authorities following an Anti-Monopoly probe into the car carrier market.
  • CPC exports up 6%
    Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has exported 6% more crude to the Black Sea in 2013.
  • Replacement breaks down
    Stena ship's engine fails in first week of service in New Zealand.
  • Algoma finds new charter
    Canadian owner Algoma Central Corporation has signed a new deal to keep a bunker tanker in Halifax following the closure of the Dartmouth refinery.
  • Design dents Braemar
    Braemar Shipping Services has warned its full-year performance will miss expectations following delays to offshore design projects.
  • Remoy gets off lightly
    Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy has ended up spending only NOK 112,600 ($18,200) on his mandatory offer for the company's remaining shares.
  • CMA CGM scraps sailings
    France's CMA CGM is dropping 10 voyages from China as production drops over the Lunar New Year.
  • Which comes first?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Malaysian MPP arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Malaysian-owned multi-purpose vessel court documents show.
  • Ezra calls in bankers
    Ezra Holdings has called in JP Morgan to advise it on the strategic options for its subsea services division EMAS AMC.
  • Zim strikes debt deal
    Israel Corp is getting ready to relinquish control of Zim Integrated Shipping Services under the terms of a tentative restructuring deal that will see the operator's $3bn debt load cut in half.
  • Petrofac orders in China
    Petrofac, the UK-listed oil and gas services company, has ordered a deepwater derrick lay vessel newbuilding at ZPMC in China.
  • It's electric!
    Electricity production derived from thermal coal in India has reached a new monthly high, according to an industry analyst.
  • Aegean lands credit line
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has secured a $150m credit facility backed by ABN Amro.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • CargoWise, DPS partner in Latin America
  • YRC, Teamsters continue talks as debt deadline nears
    YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are still talking after union employees last week rejected a contract proposal that would have allowed the company, it said, to pay off about $300 million in debt.
  • DOT's Foxx puts infrastructure at top of agenda
    Foxx said passing a transportation reauthorization bill with adequate funding for maintenance and upgrades of highways, bridges, and transit systems is one of his top priorities during President Obama's second term.
  • 'K' Line announces loss provision
  • Drewry: Most liner carriers to end 2013 in the red
  • Los Angeles, Long Beach ports see mixed 2013
    In 2013, the Port of Long Beach saw an 11.3-percent jump in cargo volume, while the Port of Los Angeles saw a 2.59-percent decrease in total container volume.
  • Survey: Business interruption, supply chain risk top concerns
    The report found "supply chain analysis increasingly important for businesses. For the second year in succession, (business interruption) and supply chain risk ranks as the top peril in the Risk Barometer."
  • New short sea service connects Thamesport with Moerdijk
  • NYK boosts ownership in Kazakhstan car terminal
  • AirBridgeCargo adds fifth Boeing 747-8 to fleet
  • GRI set for USADA carriers
  • Two men indicted in biofuel scam
  • EPA starts developing e-Manifest to track hazardous waste
  • House lawmakers raise red flags about highway trust fund

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2014
  • Fuel prices mostly down in Houston
    LS avails were said to be tight in the US Gulf.
  • Report: Asia to dominate future LNG bunkering
    Singapore in 'direct competition' with Rotterdam and Fujairah to introduce LNG solutions.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Company to build bunker barge
    Distillate-only barge expected to be delivered in September 2014.
  • Gazprom Neft acquires Black Sea oil complex
    Complex used for loading light and heavy refined oil products.
  • Clean Marine to supply scrubbers for newbuilds
    Unit designed to clean 140,000 kg of exhaust per hour.
  • LNG retrofits to 'open up new business market'
    MAN Diesel & Turbo expects more contracts by the end of the year.
  • Bunker prices firming in Fujairah
    IFO prices climb in South African ports.
  • Tightness continues in Fujairah
    Ex-wharf loadings delayed by ongoing congestion.
  • IFO prices soften in European hubs
    Southern ports experiencing softer pricing.
  • Curoil expands bunker trading team
    Melissa Aniceto will be handling all bunker related inquiries.
  • Curoil makes first in-harbour delivery in Aruba
    'One more step towards market expansion in the Caribbean.'
  • Port added to Chemoil Adani's supply list
    Company upbeat on prospects for new opening.
  • APL committed to 'large fuel-efficient ships'
    Container sector characterised by 'low growth and intense competition'.
  • China's bunker sales 'in decline'
    Survey suggests sales fell between 5-10% in 2013.
  • Hybrid ferry produces 'better than expected' fuel savings
    And more are possible, says company behind the project.
  • LNG ferries: Most reliable and lowest cost option, says exec
    UK ferry company says LNG 'best option' for new vessels.
  • Asian IFO prices steady
    MGO prices lost direction in trade.
  • Total gets confirmation that its sales were under-represented
    Singapore's MPA 'agrees Total's overall sales would rank it in 10th position'.
  • Expert recommends scrubber retrofits for older vessels
    But it will be 'prudent' to go for LNG-fuelled newbuilds, advises DNV GL spokesman.
  • Italian group launches 'eco' quartet
    More vessels to be launched this year.
  • Settlement reached in disposal of Titan's shipyard
    Parties have decided not to pursue further court proceedings on matter.

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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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