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BRIEFS
May 4, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe hits all-time low of US$343/TEU - transpac up 11pc
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailing as demand slackens around Labour Day
  • New Far East-US east coast loop to come from Ocean 3 via Panama
  • Leftist Greece state mulls U-turn on selling majority stakes in major ports
  • Singapore fears feeder glut to service fleets of mega ships to come
  • Maersk insists Iranian held ship be freed, US Navy 'accompanies' US flags
  • MOL's intra-Asia services outperform N-S trades for timely arrivals
  • A-Sonic Logistics's Cliff Sullivan elected as two-year HAFFA chairman
  • Founding ceremony of cross-border e-commerce chamber in Kowloon this week
  • River pilot ferrymen strike throttles Argentina's big grain port
  • Norfolk Southern profit falls 16pc to US$310 million as sales drop 3.8pc
  • International Association of Ports and Harbours meets in Hamburg June 1
  • West African piracy workshops to by held in Europe
  • Cargolux 2014 profit slips to US$3 million from $8 million, sales down 10pc
  • IAG Cargo quarterly sales slip 1.6pc to US$276 million - no word on profit
  • Smuggling arrests at Chennai lead to tight security in air cargo complex

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stellar results from Hamburg
  • Raising hazmat transport safety in Switzerland
  • Containers and crude lift Q1 at Marseille Fos
  • Wim Bosman starting partnership in Spain
  • Support for kick-off of Qatar Rail operations
  • EU CO2 vote disappoints shipping industry
  • Freja inks GDP agreements
  • Liberian Registry opens up in Istanbul
  • Wealth of new contracts for WFS
  • Augmenting network in southern Germany
  • Busan port unveils port expansion plans
  • Endless summer?
  • Changes on MOL's top deck
  • Air Botswana increases Gaborone-Cape Town link

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Crude drop hits barge sector
    US crude production pullbacks due to lower pricing are now having a significant effect on inland barge operators like Kirby Corp. NYSE-listed Kirby has dropped its full-year profit guidance by 6-9%, citing crude production declines. According to company executives, 100-150 barges have already been
  • Exmar prepares for arrival of Caribbean FLNG
    Belgian gas carrier operator Exmar saw net profit dip to USD9.4 million during the first quarter after USD14.2 million in Q1 last year as it waits for the first revenues from Caribbean FLNG to arrive early next year. The company said that construction of the floating liquefaction and storage
  • ICTSI exits Naha Port
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has offloaded its stake in Japan's Naha Port, the Filipino terminal operator said in a stock market disclosure. "ICTSI sold its 60% share in Naha International Container Terminal Inc (NICTI) in Naha in Japan, back to NICTI as treasury shares,"
  • Shipping warned on Iran action against Maersk
    Maersk Shipping-related businesses could be at risk while operating in the Persian Gulf, a maritime analyst has warned. His warning comes as the United States has sent navy ships to escort US-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Box ship Maersk Tigris was arrested by the Iranian

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Shippers should improve manufacturing cycles to avoid air freight congestion
  • Pentagon is claiming 'harassment' after Iranian Navy seizes Maersk containership
  • Is this the perfect moment for Con-way to steer itself into the busy M&A arena?

Marine Logweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Drew Marine acquires Ocean Signal
  • Navantia launches last of 12 landing craft for Australia
  • ABS has "year of firsts and excellence"
  • LA Port Police Chief indicted on corruption charges
  • Shipowners worry about availability of U.S. approved BWMS

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Port of Longview CEO named IAPH vice president
  • Schnitzer Steel names Sutherlin to company's board of directors
  • Diana Shipping to purchase pair of dry bulk vessels
  • Port Metro Vancouver submits EIS for Roberts Bank container terminal
  • Port of Portland announces opening of new runway at Hillsboro Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Yangzijiang weighs up Rongsheng investment
    But the underlying assets will have to be 'clean' of debt free, says Ren
  • Asia-north Europe carriers fail with latest price push
    New all-time lows on Asia-north Europe trade, but Asia-Mediterranean carriers achieve partial success with May GRIs
  • Euronav tankers unaffected by Yemen conflict so far
    Country that sits on key shipping trades sees fighting grow worse
  • There is almost a shortage of suezmaxes
    As long as demand for ships outweighs supply of ships, this market will stay rewarding for owners
  • MISC reports 3% drop in net profits
    Petroleum and LNG shipping show solid performance, but smaller operating fleet in chemical tankers weighs on results

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 2, 2015
  • FedEx Pledges $1 Million in Aid to Support Relief of Nepal Earthquake Disaster
    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 1, 2015 - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has committed approximately $1 million in cash, transportation support and a chartered flight to deliver critical medical aid and supplies to Nepal in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake. The Memphis-based global transportation and logistics company is mobilizing its...
  • Celadon keeps more drivers, 'seats' more trucks
    Success in hiring and keeping drivers behind the wheel meant more "seated" tractor-trailers for Celadon Trucking and more capacity for its shipper customers in the first quarter. The Indianapolis-based truckload carrier boosted its average seated tractor count by 21.2 percent to 4,171 tractors in the quarter, the third accounting period in...
  • Phillipines-based ICTSI sells stake in Japan's Naha terminal
    Global port terminal operator International Container Terminal Services sold its 60 percent stake in Japan's Naha Internatinal Container Terminal Inc. in Okinawa back to the company. ICTSI's shares were vallued at about $12.6 million, the company said in a stock market disclosure. The terminal operator's 10-year lease agreement with the Naha...
  • South Korea to add 15 container berths at Busan New Port
    South Korea will spend $42 million to expand Busan New Port, adding 15 berths to increase the port's annual container handling capacity by 15.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units. The expansion plans include improvements to container terminals, feeder terminals and multipurpose terminals, a liquid natural gas bunkering facility and a logistics park....
  • New automated Rotterdam container terminal shows how far US lags
    APM Terminals in Rotterdam officially opened the container terminal of the future on April 24 with the aggressive prediction that Maasvlakte II will improve vessel productivity by 40 percent. However, the value-add of the 212-acre, totally-automated operation is that worker safety and the environment will also be beneficiaries. "Speed, safety and the...
  • Work restarts at Oakland port after idled day shift
    The Port of Oakland confirmed Friday that cargo handling will resume on the evening shift after the port was closed for the day shift for a rescheduled labor meeting. Normal operations along the vessels, in the yards and at the gates are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Pacific time. As...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Scorpio fees waived
    Scorpio Tankers says a private related party will waive a 1% commission on the purchase of three products tanker newbuildings funded through a recent equity raise.
  • Golar buys LNG Abuja
    Golar LNG has purchased a 35-year-old LNG carrier from Nigeria's Bonny Gas Transport.
  • Carnival revises by $20m
    Carnival has revised three years' worth of annual results, cutting $20m from the profit booked in the 2014 fiscal year alone.
  • STNG not aggressive again
    Scorpio Tankers' return to the sale and purchase market this week is not the start of a new round of aggressive growth at the New York-listed giant, Stifel says.
  • Setaf bulker aground
    Kenyan authorities are awaiting high tide to free a French bulker that has been aground since Tuesday.
  • Goldenport takes JV hit
    Goldenport Holdings has seen its full year loss double following the winding-up of a joint venture with Glencore.
  • Scerni: 'no sale'
    Gruppo Scerni of Italy has denied reports it has sold a pair of tankers in a $70m deal this week.
  • Quantum Pacific sells LR1
    Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific has reportedly sold a modern products tanker.
  • Crude output hits high
    Tankers were busier as OPEC oil supply hit its highest level for more than two years in April.
  • Ro-pax run revived?
    A UK council could re-start a ro-pax crossing to Belgium.
  • Liu left waiting again
    A key meeting to decide the fate of Por Liu's attempts to take Parakou Tankers public has been pushed back once again to allow time for continued negotiations and evaluation.
  • Marenave slashes loss
    German owner Marenave is still suffering from a dire bulker market, but it has knocked $79m off its 2014 loss.
  • Steel stress
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Navibulgar adding four
    Bulgarian owner Navibulgar is continuing its fleet expansion by adding up to four bulkers.
  • TNG making money
    Newly listed Croatian owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has achieved a profit margin of 52% in the first quarter.
  • Tanker on block again
    A Malaysian tanker linked to the bankruptcy of OW Bunker is proving stubbornly hard to sell.
  • Paragon in $1.2m sale
    Paragon Shipping has raised $1.2m from the sale of a batch of shares in spin-off Box Ships.
  • Grupo TMM keeps losing
    Grupo TMM has only managed to erase a small part of its red ink for the first quarter despite higher revenue.
  • Top Ships turns a profit
    Top Ships has recorded a profitable 2014 as it built a fleet of eco products tankers.
  • Scandlines stronger
    Baltic ro-pax group Scandlines has logged a "good" result for 2014 as earnings and volumes rose.
  • Three tonnes on drug tug
    UK authorities have recovered three tons of cocaine worth more than £500m ($767m) from a Tanzanian tug intercepted off Scotland.
  • Varun seeks to split
    India's loss-making Varun Shipping is to split its operations through two separate new listings.
  • Gunvor earnings down
    Oil trader Gunvor has seen its 2014 net profit decline 13% to $267m as it was forced to make a number of write downs.
  • US ships to be escorted
    The US Navy is set to start escorting US flagged commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US media reports.
  • Tsuneishi inks bulker orders
    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has received its first order its newly developed 38,300-dwt TESS38 design log and bulk carrier.
  • Gazprom opts for Hyundai
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured the contract to build an LNG FSRU for Russian gas company Gazprom.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Update: More details emerge in Maersk Tigris story
  • Spot container rates fall on Asia to U.S. East Coast routes
  • HOYER Group purchases Gran Taralrud
  • JDA Focus wrapup
  • Congestion disappears from ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Q1 profits skyrocket at CSCL
  • NS net income falls 16% in Q1
  • Short line railroads seek tax incentive for track rehab
  • IAG Cargo reports slight drop in revenue
  • AA Cargo adds summer destinations in Scotland, Ireland
  • CEVA builds 'super site' in Australia
  • Roadrunner rebounds from tough 2014
  • UPS Freight adds LNG trucks to fleet
  • Frozen LCL service for Canadian seafood
  • Mobile device logistics provider Ingram releases analytics solution
  • Supplier Dunkin' toes in Manhattan systems
  • UP to invest $119 million in Illinois rail improvements
  • CBP implements May 1 deadline for filing import manifests in ACE

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 1, 2015
  • Chevron's Q1 net income down year-on-year
    Despite earnings from its refining unit more than doubling.
  • Mobil: Pipeline leaked 1500 litres of fuel in New Zealand
    70 booms are in place to absorb oil.
  • Rotterdam MGO at discount to cargo market
    Traders blame weak demand for ECA-compliant fuel.
  • 6% ECA non-compliance recorded in EU database
    Enforcement efforts being stepped up in many countries, conference told.
  • New charging system for Panama Canal
    Bunkering classed as other than international trade.
  • Bunker tanker proves hard to shift
    Fourth sale attempt for tanker caught up in OW related dispute.
  • Cruise and ropax operator reduces fuel costs
    As a result of vessel re-routing and operation optimisation, says Tallink.
  • Drop-in bunker biofuel in development
    Prototype biofuel contains no sulphur, says developer.
  • Updated software to determine vessel's trial speed
    Free solution will use new harmonised international standard for calculating EEDI.
  • Bunker consumption up for offshore services firm
    Net profit for Wintermar Offshore Marine Group, however, sharply down.
  • Expert criticises Vancouver bunker spill response
    Calls efforts 'embarrassing' and disappointing'.
  • WFS posts rise in Q1 earnings
    Marine segment gross profit rose to $53.9 million despite lower revenue.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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
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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
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