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March 31, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's PSA 2013 profit up 13pc to US$1.13 billion, sales rise 3pc
  • Sinotrans Shipping buys 2 firms for US$138 million, but profit down
  • China Shipping Development adds 1.92 million tonnes capacity this year
  • Customs dispute over trucker guarantees at Finnish-Russian border
  • Dalian Huayuankou Economic Zone to open US$402 million logistics park
  • Bidders quit Kandla container terminal after port trust becomes difficult
  • Inner Mongolia's Erenhot cargo volume up 3.6pc to 1.38 million tonnes
  • Hunchun gets subsidy to develop cross-border infrastructure
  • Germany: Reciprocal trade sanctions will hit Russia harder than West
  • ASEAN economies need to sort out customs and harmonise trade rules
  • Ruin looms for carriers as overcapacity is compounded with rising debt
  • Air China 2013 profit drops 32pc to US$524.7 million, sales off 1.3pc
  • DHL joins pharma race as Asians grows older, affluent and needy
  • Miami airport posts 2pc hike in international air freight in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • BHP 2014 & Bulk Trans 2014 generating tremendous response
  • DNV GL service reduces impact of variations in ship construction
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups operating result & volume in 2013
  • Suez Canal going strong
  • Indian fruit, vegetables face EU ban
  • KPT again shortlisted as 'Port of the Year' for seafarers' welfare
  • Govt keen on improving road connectivity with neighbours
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Meat exports can grow by 5 pc on higher demand: Food Secy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GATX invests in new railcars
  • Cargolux rings in numerous changes
  • SBB Cargo steams back into the black
  • Iata turns spotlight on opportunities in Latin America
  • Port of Hamburg offers green awards
  • Jan de Rijk provides trucking services for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Finally back home
  • ABC launches new US service and increases existing one
  • UPS opens European air hub's extension
  • PSA sees increase in volume and profit
  • Scotland's Caledonian Logistics renews fleet
  • A new office in the New World
  • Einstiege hier und da
  • Kuehne + Nagel supporting Irish Dairy Board
  • DHL Express and Southern Air expand fleet
  • WCI drops ahead of planned GRI

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Bollinger delivers ninth FRC
  • Volstad newbuild has permanent magnet tunnel thruster
  • Houston and Galveston open to all marine traffic
  • Crowley tugs deliver Tubular Bells topside
  • Coastal wins OSV orders, jack-up in works
  • GAO rejects protest of $47.5 million inflatables contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Attica reduces its annual loss
    Ferry owner attributes result to growth in traffic, cheaper fuel and better deployment
  • Cosco to order five 14,000 teu ships and deepen ties to China Shipping Group
    Chairman Ma says carrier aims to learn from Maersk Line's fiscal example
  • OW Bunkers lists in Copenhagen
    Danish fuel supplier is part of shipping service provider the Wrist Group
  • Asia Container Terminals divestment boosts PSA annual profits
    Singapore ports giant reports 6% volume growth from its overseas ventures
  • Eastern Europe uncertainties hit HHLA
    Chief executive says Hamburg port operator could suffer from Russia sanctions
  • Wan Hai reports 16% annual profit growth
    Intra-Asia specialist reports a 5% drop in revenues but also in costs
  • Swedish Club reports $17m surplus in 2013
    Results reflect a positive underwriting year and strong investment earnings
  • Carriers push Asia-Europe freight rates over $1,000 per teu
    Prices almost double on the Asia-South America trade but fall on Far East-US route
  • Two creditors sell Berlian Laju Tanker loans to KKR
    Chembulk's Noonan takes global role, as BLT faces better prospects in chemical tanker sector
  • More and more eggs in ever-bigger baskets
    Ever-larger containerships pose a tricky proposition for salvors
  • The Week on Wall Street | March 28
    Free to read: Shipping news and gossip from America
  • Exclusive Lloyd's List sulphur survey reveals growing trust in technology
    Findings show some owners favour scrubbers but others may turn to more expensive LNG

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Vessel sinks following collision off Japan
    The Japan-flagged cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 (IMO: 9054200) that collided with Japan-flagged chemical tanker Kaisei Maru (IMO: 9560431) off Himeji, Japan on Wednesday sank three hours after the incident
  • Haixun 01 to hunt for MH370 debris
    Chinese Maritime patrol ship Haixun 01 will tomorrow seek to recover objects sighted by search planes late on Friday AEST during the hunt for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH370
  • Strong start for OW Bunker shares
    Shares in OW Bunker, the Danish bunker supplier that went public in Copenhagen today, started trading on a firm note
  • Vancouver trucker strike ends
    Truckers at Port Metro Vancouver returned to work on 27 March after an agreement was reached over rates of pay and waiting times at the port's four container terminals
  • Swedish Club saw underwriting profit in 2013
    The Swedish Club, the Gothenburg-based P&I club, has announced its underwriting business returned to profit last year, while surplus and free reserves increased as well
  • MH370 search moves shifts north
    The air and sea search for the wreckage of flight MH370 shifted closer to the coast of Australia today
  • E.ON seeks partner among South Korean shipbuilders
    German energy firm E.ON is in talks with four South Korean shipbuilders for an LNG carrier, the company's CEO said on Tuesday
  • China COSCO back to black
    China COSCO returned to profits of CNY235M ($39M) in 2013 after disposals of its non-core businesses
  • Growing LNG demand faces facility challenges
    The need to meet growing energy demand, especially LNG, is being tested by the challenges in building production facilities, Gastech 2014 was told yesterday
  • BMT designs jetty to facilitate Petronas project
    Maritime consultancy BMT Asia Pacific has completed a concept design for the material off loading facility (MOLF) at Petronas' proposed refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) complex in southeast Johor, Malaysia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Sound and Fury at NY-NJ Port
    Combine several hundred longshoremen on a work break with energetic speakers using microphones they don't need, and you get a lot of noise. There was plenty of that at a Port Newark rally on March 25. Dockworkers cheered lustily as a parade of speakers took turns blaming the Waterfront Commission of...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for March 28
    Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. However, according to investment firm Jefferies, the container shipping industry's supply and demand gap is narrowing this year, which will help carriers improve...
  • China's Two Largest Container Lines Continue to Suffer
    The two largest Chinese container lines have more reason to work together after they both continued to suffer from overcapacity and modest demand in 2013. Although China Cosco Holdings swung to a profit in 2013 with the help of asset sales, removing the risk of being delisted, its core shipping operations...
  • Labor, Chassis Put West Coast Ports Under Microscope
    With nerves fraying about upcoming talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, with memories fresh of jurisdictional issues that have led to sporadic protests in the Pacific Northwest and with chassis shortages causing long delays at Los Angeles-Long Beach, West Coast ports are as exposed as...
  • Zim CEO in Bullish Mood Despite $530 Million Loss
    For someone who's just unveiled a whopping $530 million net loss for 2013, Zim Integrated Shipping Services' chief executive Rafi Danieli appears to be in an outlandishly bullish mood. The Israeli ocean carrier will be among the most profitable in the industry within five years, Danieli claimed just hours after revealing...
  • Shipowners Hope Low-Sulfur Fuel Deadline Gets Extended
    Staring at an incremental bill for low-sulfur fuel estimated at $75 to $100 billion per year for container ships beginning in 2020, container lines are hoping that implementation will get pushed back to at least 2025. Under MARPOL Annex VI, sulfur oxide, or SOx, content in marine fuel was reduced globally...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Rise Ahead of April 1 GRIs
    The SCFI for North Europe rose 44.0 percent in the week ending March 28. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern Europe and Mediterranean ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped in the week of March 28, only a few days before general rate increases set for...
  • Ukraine Crisis Could Hit 2014 Traffic, Financial Performance, HHLA Warns
    HHLA, the port of Hamburg's largest container handler, warned the crisis in Ukraine threatens to slow its important Russian feeder traffic and impact this year's financial performance. The Port of Hamburg had 32 weekly feeder connections to Russia in 2013. Full-size map The company said an 8.3 percent rise in Baltic Sea feeder...
  • FedEx Founder Opens Up About Opportunities for Growth
    Frederick W. Smith, FedEx chairman and CEO.Frederick W. Smith launched more than a company when he founded FedEx in 1973; he created an air express industry that has been crucial to the growth of global trade. Over the decades, FedEx has expanded to embrace ground parcel, trucking and, through FedEx...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Judge rejects seizure
    A US federal judge has rejected an effort by Italian owner Michele Bottiglieri Armatore to seize a bulker as part of a three-way arbitration fight.
  • Ship Finance may nix duo
    Ship Finance International may tear up its remaining two newbuilding contracts at Shanghai Shipyard due to delays.
  • Chemical changes coming
    Chemical tanker owners have been urged to prepare for changes to trading patterns as China aims for greater self-sufficiency.
  • Avance shows its hand
    Avance Gas has laid out firm details of its IPO which will see shares worth up to $250m sold.
  • BW tipped for VLCC strike
    BW Maritime of Singapore may be looking to add Metrostar's six VLCCs to its takeover of the Greek company's MR newbuilding fleet, but it appears to have competition.
  • Fednav takes to the air
    Canadian bulker owner Fednav claims to have become the first shipping company to use drones to check ice conditions in northern waters.
  • WW in $133m bond move
    Wilh Wilhelmsen has collected over $130m after becoming the latest shipowner to tap the Oslo bond market.
  • Titanic trouble?
    Steel-cutting on Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's Titanic II cruiseship has still not begun in China.
  • Titan faces more losses
    Restructuring FSU operator and bunker supplier Titan Petrochemicals has warned of a big deficit looming in delayed interim results for 2013.
  • No future for shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Avance nets $450m
    Avance Gas has secured a $450m loan which will cover both existing ships and the first of its newbuildings.
  • Wan Hai profit slips
    Higher costs and lower revenue curtail Taiwanese container line in 2013.
  • Euronav firms $500m loan
    Euronav has signed a final agreement on a $500m loan which will help pay for 15 VLCCs bought from Maersk Tankers.
  • Sales lift PSA
    Singapore's PSA International raised its bottom line by 13.4% last year thanks mainly to asset disposals.
  • Bridge bash row settled
    Owner of tanker Harbour Feature agrees to pay $1.3m for New Hampshire accident.
  • Coastal hooks five
    Coastal Contracts of Malaysia has reeled in new shipbuilding contracts for five offshore support vessels and is close to clinching its first order for a jack-up drilling rig.
  • Cosco losses to return?
    With the ink still wet on its first annual profit in three years China Cosco is already being tipped for a resumption of red numbers in 2014.
  • Russian duo held
    Two VTS-Trans cargoships have been detained in Azerbaijan over technical faults and unpaid fees.
  • Suez Canal eyes record
    The Suez Canal's revenue is expected to reach a record high in its current financial year.
  • OW Bunker hits the Street
    OW Bunker saw an immediate jump in value today as the stock landed on the Nasdaq OMX in Copenhagen following its IPO.
  • OSG chases $450m
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Conti holds fire
    Germany's Conti Reederei has yet to declare any of its 12 ultramax options at China's Jiangsu Hantong shipyard.
  • Pallas ship refloats
    A Swedish cargoship has suffered a hull gash after grounding off Norway.
  • Is it a plane? No, it's a ship
    News organisations around the world flew into newsflash mode on Thursday, claiming a plane had crashed off the Canary Islands.
  • Morning Glory's story
    The captain of Morning Glory has revealed how he and his crew were coerced into loading crude at a rebel-held Libyan port by 35 armed militiamen.
  • Double piracy scare
    Two tankers have been targeted by suspected pirates in as many days off the coast of Somalia, it has emerged.
  • Hansen joins Milestone
    Tom Hansen has resurfaced in a top shipping post in Singapore as chief operating officer at Milestone Chemical Tankers.
  • EQT buys StormGeo
    EQT has acquired a majority stake in StormGeo in a deal that also sees DNV GL increase its stake in the Oslo-based company.
  • Vopak in Canada move
    Royal Vopak has expanded its footprint in Canada with the acquisition of two distribution terminals.
  • Seaspan sets notes price
    Seaspan Corp has set the price on a notes offering that could raise gross proceeds of $345m for the New York-listed containership owner.
  • Range set on $250m IPO
    Avance Gas is poised to announced the pricing range of what will be a $250m initial public offering on the Olso Stock Exchange, the chief executive of a major shareholder said today.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns
    David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon.
  • China Shipping reports loss for 2013
    Sluggish demand and increased capacity "led to a notable mismatch between supply and demand," and freight rates on main trade lanes "showed no substantial recovery and continued to fluctuate at low level," the company noted.
  • PSA profit rises 13% in 2013
    PSA's revenue rose 3.3 percent, year-over-year, to $3.7 billion on volume that increased by 2.9 percent to 61.8 million TEUs. When adjusted for port portfolio changes, PSA's like-for-like volume growth over 2012 was 4.6 percent.
  • Port Iquique seeks investors for terminal expansion
    The project at the port in northern Chile, which calls for the construction of a third berth and the expansion of another, will cost upward of $350 million. Iquique is located in the Tarapaca region, about 1,118 miles from Santiago.
  • Canada addresses marine, rail tanker safety
  • New NC port authority head is ex-Maersk exec
  • MOL expands New Delhi warehouse
  • MOL meets majority of internal KPI targets in February
  • Business park breaks ground near Savannah port
  • Engine importer reaches agreement with EPA
    The company will pay $630,000 in civil penalties and post a $300,000-to-$500,000 bond to satisfy any future potential penalties related to the import of model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 vehicles.
  • Weekly GRI Roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Unclear fuel price direction in Houston
    Average demand reported at the US Gulf port on Friday.
  • Repsol to expand bunkering ops in Singapore
    Plans to hire one or two new bunker traders by year-end.
  • Report: Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008
    Survey reveals 'compelling evidence that a sea-change is set to take place in connection with shipping finance', says Moore Stephens.
  • Crewmember injured during bunkering ops in Singapore
    Face struck by hose's quick release connector.
  • Prices edge up across most markets
    Some improvement to supply at Cape Town.
  • Crude gives bunkers a boost in most markets
    Most price gains were close to double digits.
  • Survey gives filip to scrubber manufacturers
    Owners likely to go for technological solution to meet tougher sulphur cap.
  • SGMF: Access to supply key to LNG's wider use
    Industry adoption slow, but it will happen, says group.
  • OW Bunker: Share price rises on strong demand
    First day's trading price around DKK 20 above offer price.
  • Prices mixed across Asian hubs
    Hong Kong players preparing for supply switch from MGO to LSMGO.
  • OW Bunker lists at Copenhagen
    Bunker company makes IPO reality on strong demand for stock.
  • Asia's LNG pricing set to fall over long term
    'LNG prices across the globe will start to converge towards a natural lower level,' says Rolls Royce executive.
  • Kogas starting LNG bunkering project this year
    Company looking into development at South Korean ports of Busan, Incheon and Pyeongtaek.
  • Bunker demand in China shifts towards East
    Fuel oil exports at Shanghai topped other ports.
  • ICC: Be alert to oil scams
    Fraudsters capable of producing 'extremely credible documents'.
  • Navy bunker tanker to be upgraded
    In contract worth over $8 million.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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