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April 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese court seizes MOL ship over wartime claim amid Sino-Japan tensions
  • 30,000 Guangdong shoemakers still on strike having rejected first offer
  • HSH Nordbank sees box derivatives gaining ground with low-value goods
  • Only Yantian and Tanjung Pelepas can handle fully-loaded 18,000-TEUers
  • Vessel sale for demolition market may run out of steam soon
  • Hong Kong's Noble Container Leasing Ltd acquires GCR Singapore
  • Union Pacific Q1 profit up 14.9pc to US$1.1 billion, revenues rise 7pc
  • Kansas City Southern profit falls 10.8pc, but revenue increases 40pc
  • TUI stake in Hapag-Lloyd to drop by 22pc to 13.9pc after CSAV tie-up
  • Asian airlines hedge on fuel as pressure from low-cost carriers mounts
  • Deutsche Post expects DHL immunity in Singapore's price-fixing probe
  • ICAO hazmat panel votes to ban lithium batteries on passenger flights

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • ABCO International Logistics launched in India
  • Edible oil imports may hit all-time high
  • EU ban on mango may have minimum impact, say exporters
  • Gems & jewellery exports down by 9 pc in 2013-14
  • Iran may supply gas at $ 3 per mmbtu to Indian plant
  • Poor Chinese demand may pull down raw cotton exports by 20 pc
  • MbPT observes fire service day
  • ...rentals hit by untimely rains
  • Truck financing sees signs of recovery
  • 5,000 km of highways contracts to be awarded in FY15: NHAI
  • Cost escalation may force L&T to pull out of highway projects in Maharashtra
  • Enhance quality to increase exports, says Commerce Secy
  • Govt maintains INR 3,300/t export subsidy on raw sugar for April-May
  • IFFCO gets consent to set up $ 1.6-bn urea plant in Canada
  • INR drops to one-month low on increased dollar demand
  • Cybercrime seen as a serious threat to global business network

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An end to rail bottlenecks in Finland
  • New channel to Saigon terminal inaugurated
  • Yet more freight for Indian Railways
  • Irisl back in liner business?
  • ITG starts truck freight service with Ukraine
  • Transitex of Spain sets up branch in Italy
  • Wndirect greets new CEO
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo receives award
  • Scania notes higher Q1 earnings and truck orders
  • Höhere Resilienz der Logistikkette
  • Boeing honours suppliers for exceptional performance
  • Lyon Terminal to streamline data
  • Markel International expands Singapore team

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Turkish shipyard delivers first two in six ferry order
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo ready for IMO Tier III
  • Carnival on track to meet GHG reduction goal
  • Höegh LNG takes delivery of FSRU
  • Genco files for bankruptcy
  • Arctic maritime potential fails to excite U.S. industry

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Port of Portland names winner of Compass Award for 2013
  • CSX Corporation releases first fiscal quarter numbers
  • New Port of Seattle program will test green planter boxes
  • Yang Ming celebrates delivery of new 4,662 TEU container ship
  • Marcon brokers time charter of research ship OCEAN PIONEER

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Gulfmark books 23% revenue increase
    North Sea weather drives positive result for Houston-based operator
  • Aframaxes hit by closure of sabotage-hit Iraqi pipeline
    April forecast to be disappointing for aframaxes loading Iraqi crude from Ceyhan
  • CMA CGM joins May Asia-Europe rate push
    CMA CGM becomes the latest carrier to announce plans for a price increase in May
  • Dynagas Partners seals 13-year charter with Gazprom
    Winterised LNG carrier to trade long term for Russian giant after BG agrees early redelivery
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholder Kühne targets another merger
    Partnering with Singapore's NOL would be preferred option
  • Inchcape wins deal to support Petrobras in Central America and Caribbean
    ISS contract covers support for Brazilian energy giant's tankers at 17 new port calls
  • Qatar invests $1bn to go green during LNG loading at jetties
    Investment to reduce gas flaring by 90% during ship loading
  • Höegh LNG purpose-built FSRU sails to Indonesia
    Launch of Indonesian and Lithuanian projects could help lift Höegh LNG out of the red
  • Pan Ocean cuts another order at an STX shipyard
    Cancelled ship is a semi-submersible heavylift vessel ordered in 2012 for $80m
  • South Korean president condemns Sewol master and crew members
    Transcript of messages from sinking ship reveals confusion and communication breakdown over evacuation
  • CSAV wins shareholder support
    Hapag-Lloyd merger gets green light
  • MOL ore carrier seized in China over unpaid wartime compensation
    Move from Shanghai Maritime Court prompts strong complaints from Japanese government
  • Cosco yards win orders worth $100m
    Six offshore support vessels set for delivery in 2016

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Two die, two hurt in HHI fire
    Two subcontractors died and two were injured when a fire broke out on a very large gas carrier (VLGC) under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries this morning
  • Taiwan's exports grow in 1Q14
    Taiwan's export orders in the first quarter of 2014 stood at $104.76Bn, up by 2.7% year-on-year, the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs said in a report yesterday
  • Jakarta renews protests against Canberra boat tow backs
    Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa has again protested against Australia's hardline policy on asylum seekers, the Jakarta Post has reported
  • Pelindo II signs pacts with Mitsui & Co
    Indonesian port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo II) has signed a shareholder agreement with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co as the continuity of the previous agreement between Pelindo II and Mitsui
  • JCG patrol boat locates drifting vessel Asian Empire
    A pure car and truck carrier caught fire in the Pacific Ocean off Japan's Wakayama Prefecture on 19 April
  • COSCO wins $100M in contracts
    COSCO was awarded two contracts worth approximately $100M to build six vessels for delivery in 2016, according to its board's announcement
  • Cyclone Jack disrupts search for MH370
    Tropical Cyclone Jack in the Indian Ocean has disrupted the air search for missing Malaysia aircraft MH370 wreckage this afternoon, Australian authorities report
  • China's steel consumption on the rise
    Shipbuilding steel consumption is expected to see an increase of 18.2% year on year in 2014, amounting to 13M tonnes, stated China's Association of National Shipbuilding Industry
  • VLGC rates hit new record high
    Freight rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have hit a new record high

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Japan's Container Trade Seen Flat in FY2014
    Japan's containerized cargo trade will remain almost unchanged in fiscal 2014, which started on April 1, from the previous fiscal year, a Tokyo-based research firm predicted in a new report. Japan's containerized cargo trade is estimated to have risen 1.6 percent in fiscal 2013 from a year earlier to 12.512 million...
  • Rapid Cascading Pummels Asia-Australia Trade
    Cascading of larger vessels from east-west into north-south trades is nothing new. But the pace of cascading and the impact it's having in traditionally profitable north-south markets are gaining increased attention. The trade connecting Northeast Asia-Australia is a case in point, but it's not the only one, says Drewry. As of...
  • Joseph Cortese, Ex-UASC Manager, Dies at 67
    Joseph J. Cortese, who retired last year as U.S. national sales manager at United Arab Shipping Co. after more than 40 years in the shipping industry, died April 20 at his home in Middletown, N.J. He was 67. Cortese entered the industry with Sea-Land Service, where he spent 20 years. After...
  • Mexican Truck Drivers Threaten Arizona Border Blockade
    Arizona authorities are urging the federal government to consider some Mexican cross-border truckers' complaints of unfair treatment and prevent a threatened blockade at the largest port of entry in the state. Fed up with the high number of inspections, the severity of fines and regulators placing a large number of trucks...
  • Seattle, Tacoma Seek Intermodal Edge
    The Port of Tacoma is working with the two western railroads, its local provider (Tacoma Rail), cargo transloaders, Washington State exporters and trans-Pacific ocean carriers to enhance intermodal rail service from the port. "It's how we build a better mousetrap," said Mike Reilly, the port's director of business development. The Port of...
  • Werner Sees Shifting Freight Market Boosting Truck Demand, Rates
    A "meaningful improvement" in freight demand this winter is pushing truckload rates higher this spring, as shippers look to lock down truck capacity for the fall peak shipping season. "We are in the process of negotiating rate increases with many customers during the traditionally substantial spring bid season," Werner Enterprises said...
  • Early Rise Prompts Optimism in Air Cargo Industry
    The vast majority of the growth in cargo so far this year has been realized by airlines in the Middle East and Europe. Full-size chart Air cargo's positive start to the year has buoyed spirits in an industry anxious to find profitability amid weak yields and an excess of capacity. "There is good...
  • Lengthy Turn Times Drawing Complaints at Port of Oakland
    Port of Oakland. Photo: cdrin / Shutterstock.comThe Port of Oakland has come a long way from last summer, when harbor truckers disrupted the port through sporadic work stoppages protesting new clean-truck rules. But based on recent comments from truckers it still has plenty of work to do to improve turn...
  • Earth Day 2014: It's Time for Green Trucking
    The good news: corporations are taking sustainability seriously. According to the United Nations' Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2013, a larger percentage of corporations took specific actions to improve sustainability in 20 management practices, including: Management systems: 66 percent Consumption and responsible use: 65 percent Cleaner and safer production: 62 percent Supplier policy: 61 percent Three...
  • 4 MOL-operated/managed Vessels Selected as 2013 "Best Quality Ships"
    TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the following four MOL-operated and managed vessels were selected for FY2013 "Best Quality Ship Award" (seven vessels receive awards) by the Japan Federation of Pilots' Associations (JFPA)(*) -LNG carrier "Energy Frontier" -Containership "MOL Majesty" -VLCC "Gassan" -Car carrier "Swift Ace" The award is aimed at...
  • Celadon Trucking Selected As Top Workplace in Indianapolis
    INDIANAPOLIS, April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Celadon Group, Inc. (NYSE:CGI) today announced that it has been named to "The Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces" list of the best places to work in Central Indiana for 2014. Well over 100 companies participated in the program and Celadon earned the 15th position in the large business category...
  • New BBVA Compass team gears up to provide financial services to transportation firms
    Group pairs well with bank's Equipment Finance offerings Division will help trucking, rail, shipping, logistics and air-related companies Industry expert leads bank's team HOUSTON, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass can now help clients move goods across the country with its new Transportation Banking group. The specialty group will provide loans, revolving credit,...
  • Penske Truck Leasing Repeats as U.S. EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award Winner
    READING, Pa., April 22, 2014 - Penske Truck Leasing has been named a back-to-back winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award. One of 10 companies to win in 2014, Penske was also named a top honoree, cited for its strong marketing efforts. The SmartWay Affiliate Challenge is a national challenge...
  • TQL Wins the CargoNet "Best in Security" Award
    Cincinnati, OH - Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the nation's largest freight brokerage firms, with more than $1.6 billion in annual revenues, has been awarded the CargoNet® "Best in Cargo Security" award for its cargo theft prevention efforts in 2013. CargoNet is a division of Verisk Crime Analytics, a Verisk...
  • Two RoadOne Employees Promoted to Director of Business Development Positions
    Randolph, Massachusetts, April 22, 2014 - RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces today that Jessica Cohen and Kendall Kellaway have both been promoted to Director of Business Development positions. Jessica will be responsible for sales and customer engagement in the Midwest and Kendall will take over...
  • MOL Logistics Subsidiary in Thailand Acquires AEO Certification
    TOKYO-MOL Logistics (Japan) Co., Ltd. (President: Tetsuya Minato) today announced that its subsidiary in Thailand, MOL Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Managing Director: Tatsuya Ueki) has earned certification as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) from the Customs Department of Thailand. Within the MOL Logistics Group in Japan, the headquarters was certified as...
  • PR Firm Colby Communications Corp. Celebrates 20th Anniversary
    Colby Communications Corp.® is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing national and international public relations representation, advertising, branding and media liaison services. President Colby Haines expressed appreciation for the two decades of support from current and past clients that made this milestone achievement possible. "Colby Communications would like to acknowledge the loyalty of our valued clients that...
  • Hapag-Lloyd-CSAV Merger Clears Shareholder Hurdle
    The planned merger of Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and Compañia Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) moved closer after shareholders controlling just 2.7 percent of the Chilean company's stock voted against the deal that will create the world's fourth-largest ocean container carrier. The merger agreement, which the companies' boards signed last week, was conditional...
  • Weak Demand Prompts Cut in Planned Pipavav Expansion
    Gujarat Pipavav Port, an APM Terminals facility on India's west coast, has scaled back its capacity expansion program for fiscal year 2014-15 in the wake of weakening trade demand. The company in a written statement said the board allocated Rs. 460 crore (about $76 million) for the year, from April 2014...
  • MSC to Launch Asia-Africa Express Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced the launch of a new container service between Asia and West Africa, starting at the end of this month. The Geneva-based carrier is using 10 ships with capacities of around 4,000 20-foot-equivalent units on the Africa Express Service. The port rotation is as follows: Nansha, Chiwan, Singapore,...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • India lifts mining ban
    All eyes were on India this week in the wake of reports that the nation's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on iron ore mining in Goa.
  • Uncle Sam extends
    A subsidiary pf General Dynamics (GD) has firmed up a $32.7m contract to operate and maintain seven of the US Navy's ro-ros for another year.
  • HAL moves for Seamec
    Indian offshore shipowner HAL Offshore has launched a takeover bid for rival outfit Seamec.
  • Damen still standing
    Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands is the only bidder for Montenegro's Adriatic Shipyard Bijela.
  • Nordic Yards buys Stralsund
    Russian-owned Nordic Yards is to take over bankrup P+S Werft's Stralsund yard.
  • Farstad inks new deals
    Farstad Shipping has wrapped up a batch of charter contracts worth NOK 525m ($87.8m).
  • IHC wins South Africa job
    IHC Merwede has clinched a contract to build a dredger for South African port operator Transnet.
  • RINA eyes IPO
    Two private equity funds have bought into Italian class society RINA as a precursor to a stock exchange listing.
  • Mercator chops loss
    Mercator Lines Singapore has slashed its full year loss after cutting back its fleet of dry cargo vessels.
  • CSSC eyes $1.1bn splurge
    China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is planning a huge newbuilding spree through its vessel leasing division.
  • GulfMark profit soars
    GulfMark Offshore has reported a huge rise in first quarter earnings as it delivered record sales for the period.
  • Sincere slides
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has seen earnings and revenue dwindle in 2013.
  • Tan selling out?
    Former PDZ Holdings chairman Robert Tan is looking to offload his stake in the Malaysian liner company.
  • Two dead in HHI fire
    Two workers have been killed after a Dorian VLGC newbuilding was hit by a fire at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea.
  • CIL drops shipping plan
    State-owned Coal India (CIL) has scrapped its plan to enter the shipping sector due to a lack of demand for imported coal.
  • Siem wins wind work
    Norway's Siem Offshore has diversified further into the wind farm sector with a new supply and installation deal.
  • Crew injured by huge wave
    Three seafarers have been airlifted from a Japanese bulker off the US after the vessel was hit by a huge wave.
  • Kuhne wants second tie-up
    Billionaire investor Klaus-Michael Kuhne says Hapag-Lloyd should seek another partner following its merger with Chile's CSAV.
  • CSAV: "dissidents" sell up
    Only 2.7% of CSAV shareholders have bailed out following its merger with Germany's Hapag-Lloyd.
  • RCCL rejigs loan
    US cruise line Royal Caribbean (RCCL) has converted part of its loan for a new Oasis-class ship into US dollars.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • STB updates rail statistics
    The Surface Transportation Board has released its yearly revenue shortfall allocation methodology (RSAM) and revenue-to-variable cost ratio statistics.
  • FAA OKs first operations at drone testing sites
    The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that the first of six test sites that will perform unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research is now operational.
  • CP generates record revenue in 1Q
  • Washington Notebook: Commerce Department expands export assistance resources
  • EU clarifies maritime cabotage rules
    The European Commission has bolstered the intra-Europe marketplace for maritime services by clarifying cabotage rules, giving better legal clarity to shippers and shipowners.
  • Report: McAuliffe says APM Terminals wants to sell facility
  • FMC reviews 43 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 43 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 22, 2014
  • Middle East hub sees prices soften
    African markets return after holiday.
  • Prices move in different directions
    First full trading day after extended holiday.
  • Middle East crude oil pipeline out of action
    Cumulative disruption could push up bunker prices.
  • Baltic state calls for a review of off-shore bunkering
    'Three cases of maritime pollution this year caused by bunkering,' says environment minister.
  • Carnival claims success in GHG reduction
    20% reduction by 2015 will be met, says company.
  • Trading group predicts fast returns on 'eco-ships'
    Investors could see 25% return in five years.
  • Court rejects challenge to EU sulphur regulations
    Shipowner loses appeal at European Court of Justice.
  • Vietnam: New channel and terminal hold promise
    Ships using route will save on bunker fuel, says terminal operator.
  • Asian prices firm in post-holiday trade
    Quiet demand seen in Singapore.
  • Chemoil to delist from Singapore exchange in May
    Last trading date of Chemoil Energy shares will be on May 2, 2014.
  • Hong Kong-listed shipowner to boost fleet size
    Internal restructure will produce 60-strong fleet.
  • Another step forward for seawater-converted fuel
    US Navy christens first ship of three navy destroyers to run on carbon dioxide and hydrogen from seawater.
  • 'Live' monitoring can reduce fraud, claims player
    Customers can avoid cases like the Sakura Princess, says Ascenz spokesman.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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