BRIEFS

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05 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 4, 2015

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INTTRA survey finds fear of chaos when UN compulsory box weights apply Dozens of Greek shipping firms relocate to Cyprus to dodge likely tax hikes President Xi's Africa tour accents more trade, aid, military assistance FESCO's box volume and consolidated revenue fall in first nine months Black Sea box volume to reach 2.5 million TEU by the end of the year Cleveland-Antwerp service up 300pc, puts on 2nd ship for fortnightly loop Maersk and MacGregor announce cooperation on developing new box lashings Over objections, US regulator to 'aggressively enforce' costly rail safety Ohio trucking firm forced to shut down because of federal safety Violations Ukraine box volume falls 29pc in first 10 months to 395,000 TEU Arizona freight railway spared scrap heap in last-minute sale Cargolux claims breakthrough with unions, settlement on work agreement Coming out of a so-so year, Cathay looks to ways it can do things better FedEx offers faster delivery express services from 6 Chinese cities After year's cooperation, Lufthansa and ANA expand joint cargo network Freight Transport Association seeks decision on 3rd runway at Heathrow

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Dry bulk shipping seen not returning to profitability before 2017 DSIC presented with world's first AiP for LNG-fuelled VLCC design KMTC (India) inaugurates New Delhi branch MacGregor & Maersk announce cooperation to develop next generation container securing systems NYK Line India's Cochin Branch conducts blood donation camp Shipping industry supports global climate change deal & is committed to ambitious CO2 reduction led by IMO Downpour slows down operations at Chennai Port Radhakrishnan highlights port capacity, throughput & augmentation Workers protest Major Port Authorities Act, 2015 CAI maintains Oct. cotton crop estimate for 2015-16 season same as Sept. at 370.50 lakh bales India's dependency on imported crude to shoot up to 90 pc by 2040: IEA Punjab to get solar power projects worth INR 12K cr. Traders & millers imported 3.76 lakh t of wheat from Australia in April-Sept.: Paswan IFFCO Joint MD elected Vice-President of International Fertilizer Association

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Flying start in West Africa Turning forestry waste into aviation biofuel Sailor's society raising money for charity Going for high cubes and high capacity More than 3 billion kg of CO2 saved A pledge: 50 more carbon neutral airports by 2030 Tomtom banging the drum for Timocom Step forward for Basel Nord trimodal terminal New operator for railway lines in Germany Reinforcements for Carisbrooke Sevenfold rail track increase in Gulf states New hubs in Asia to roll out new routes A model kit called Ela Scottish takeover MNA adds second international route

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
China's Guangzhou Huangpu yard wins tanker pair China's Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding yard has secured its latest contract for a pair of asphalt/bitumen tankers. The newbuilding order was placed by Singapore's Safargo Shipping Pte Ltd for the 17,000 dwt tankers. The tankers, which are to be built under shipyard hulls numbers GWS514 and GWS515, are scheduled to be delivered... Weighing regs could mean strife for shippers Shippers must provide the accurate weight of a container before it can be loaded. Dietmar Hasenpusch "The devil is in the detail," said Peregrine Storrs-Fox at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) conference last week on the new SOLAS weight regulations. The TT Club's risk management director told delegates that despite... Safmarine MPV shuffles tonnage Safmarine Sahara. Credit: FotolfiteBreakbulk and project carrier Safmarine MPV - an affiliate of Maersk Line - is changing its tonnage deployment with greater reliance on charter multipurpose vessels in the future. The company has emerged as the seller of five circa 18,000 dwt general cargo ships equipped with three cranes... GS E&C wins Bahrain LNG terminal contract Credit: PASouth Korean construction company GS Engineering & Construction has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Bahrain LNG Import Terminal. The import and regasification terminal, to be built on a build, own, operate and transfer basis, will be in Bahrain's Hidd industrial area. The contract is worth KRW758.78 billion... Petronas delays delivery of Kanowit FLNG vessel Credit: PAMalaysia's state-owned oil and gas company Petronas has delayed the delivery of a floating LNG vessel that was meant to be deployed to the Kanowit field in offshore Sarawak. South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which is constructing the FLNG Satu, confirmed to IHS Fairplay that Petronas requested to defer the... Ballast water convention should wait for US-type approved systems, say trade bodies Ballast water. Credit: HasenpuschShipping trade bodies fear that the expected implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention next year will fail to resolve which systems ports will actually welcome, especially in the US. There is prevailing uncertainty around which ballast water management systems will successfully meet approval at ratifying ports, as well... SOLAS container weight deadline may be closer than 1 July, says INTTRA Credit: BrommaLong-haul ocean cargo shipped as early as May on the major east-west trades will have to be compliant with new container weight requirements that will be enforced from 1 July, dramatically slashing the time available to implement the rules across the supply chain.Inna Kuznetsova, president of INTTRA Marketplace, said... CMA CGM looking for loans as NOL deal deadline nears Photo: PACMA CGM has until midnight on Monday 7 December to decide if it wants to bid for Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, but reports that the French line is seeking finance from banks for what could be a USD2.2 billion purchase shows that the carrier is serious about the acquisition.The... Change in China cabotage rules could deepen problems for Hong Kong Hong Kong. Photo: PAHong Kong's throughput woes could deepen if plans issued by a Shanghai government body for liberalisation of cabotage in China come to fruition. A document made public by the Shanghai Municipal Transport Commission says registered foreign companies will be allowed to ship containers from Shanghai port to other... Digitalisation to set upon shipping industry Digitisation in design and route management could ease the huge losses being incurred by the shipping industry that is burdened with overcapacity and weak demand, believes a Finnish software executive. Esa Henttinen, executive vice-president sales of Finland-based software house NAPA, said ship design digitalisation and shipping route management has... Shipping's recurring dividend dilemma John Fredriksen's Frontline epitomises the enduring attraction of dividends for public shipping companies. The tanker company paid very high dividends during the last cycle peak, leaving it acutely vulnerable when the global recession struck. Now that Frontline is finally back on its feet, it is resurrecting its high dividend, announcing...

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
E-VGMs could be key to avoiding chaos from new container weight verification laws Gemini Shippers names Joe Donlin vice president of US southern region Hapag-Lloyd the latest cost-cutting carrier to cancel forwarding agents' commission However you read it, air cargo growth is flat-lining - but the writing was on the wall How China's economic slowdown could weigh on the rest of the world Heavy rain puts a dampener on operations in Chennai CMA CGM taps banks to finance Neptune Orient Lines acquisition

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Vigor awarded $8.9 million for T-AO 202 drydocking Team aims to speed availability of LNG as marine fuel WinGD DF engines to power MOL LNG newbuild Innovation agency backs Royston research project Felony charges brought against platform operator Great Lakes Shipyard to build two Damen Stan Tugs Blessey Marine adds new 1,320 hp towboat

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Upriver container barge service returning to Columbia River Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Greek strike action Coast Guard helicopter grounded by laser strike Drewry report sees little profit for dry bulk shipping market US rail freight traffic count down during month of November

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
VLGC rates hold steady on sustained US-Asia LPG flows January loading data suggests there is support for rates heading into 2016, says Clarksons PLA's largest investment in 20 years named London Titan New mooring maintenance boat extends Port of London Authority's marine capabilities Data use obscures shipping's real CO2 emissions Letter to the editor: Models based on inaccuracies and assumption No end in sight to Opec's pain A 'lower for longer' oil price may be good news for consumers in 2016 but for tanker owners it means less scope for producers to increase exports Shippers' forum calls for agreement on carbon reduction Market-based measures needed to avoid imposition of national regulations India steams ahead with national waterways project First three national waterways significantly developed Ports along US west coast prepare for regular 18,000 teu ship calls Shippers leader warns of disruption risks that could drive cargo away if big ships are not handled efficiently Sembcorp Marine enters standstill agreement with North Atlantic Drilling Rig will remain with Jurong Shipyard during standstill agreement's effective period Car carrier demand to rise slowly and steadily says Clarksons Geopolitics and relocated manufacturing reduce seaborne car transport demand TB Marine orders eight chemical tankers from Huatai Heavy Newbuildings to be delivered from second half of 2017 Port Authority of NY and NJ proposes $3.5bn budget for 2016 Around $175m to be allocated for port facilities

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
US Congress to track port productivity after US West Coast congestion woes Virginia to allow direct billing to BCOs for chassis Plunging Class 8 orders a yellow light for US truck capacity expansion CEO Insight: Stowage collaboration would bring new port efficiencies US freight brokers positioned to capitalize on slowing economy Australia's Port Botany uses holistic approach to battle congestion DP World opens automated gates at JNPT terminal CMA CGM reportedly secures financing for NOL takeover Jawaharlal Nehru terminal to add new equipment as volume grows Change in China's cabotage laws could hit Hong Kong hardest History provides CMA CGM guide to acquire NOL Cargo lead time brings forward verified weight deadline for shippers

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
TMS Cardiff to exercise VLGC options The LNG vessel owner-operator makes another step into LPG market with shipyard options. Dorian confirms charter on VLGC The New York-listed VLGC owner confirms fifth time charter amid growing LPG demand. Fitch downgrades Seacor credit rating US shipowner's issuer default rating taken down to 'B' from 'B+' over dent to Carlyle. Baltic Exchange to test new clean routes The exchange's new trials highlight use of larger tankers for refined products. Chinese oil products demand seen rising October's net products imports surge 51% year-on-year, state data show. Saade 'puts cash in place' for merger France's CMA CGM said to have firm commitments from banks for takeover of NOL. Hatch cover dangers ignored, report says Erwin Strahlmann officer fell 2.4m metres during loading of yacht, accident report reveals. Havyard delays PSV Norwegian yard pushes back delivery more than a year after Fafnir fails to seal long-term charter. Pain not over for German bank Nord/LB Lender expecting big impairments from shipping loans over the next three years. China oil demand rising October's net products imports surge 51% year-on-year, state data shows. Shih Wei edges to loss Taiwanese bulker owner posts slim Q3 deficit as revenue falls. Vestland fixes out PSV Norwegian owner finds a year's work for modern vessel previously operating spot. Euroseas stocks shelf New York-listed shipowner files shelf registration for future fund-raising. Saade "puts cash in place" France's CMA CGM said to have firm commitments from banks for takeover of NOL. Demolition price fall to spark activity Clear direction in the market following latest bulker sales could jump-start scrapping, brokers say. Hatch cover dangers ignored Erwin Strahlmann officer fell 2.4m metres during loading of yacht, accident report reveals. Don't get carried away RG Hagland warns offshore owners not to take ships out of lay-up just yet, despite rate spikes. Maersk snaps up tanker from Seaarland Danish owner continues its fleet renewal effort with latest $18m addition. VLCC spot market sees new 2015 high Rates above $100,000 per day with modern ships and older tankers making hay. Chopper gets the chop VIPs will take the bus in future as loss-making DSME offloads last of its helicopters. Havyard delays Fafnir PSV Norwegian yard pushes back delivery more than a year after owner fails to seal long-term charter. Pain not over for Nord/LB German lender expecting big impairments from shipping loans over the next three years. Jurong and NADL look set to team-up Bad news continues to stack up for Sembcorp Marine as it looks to be moving into rig ownership. Singapore probes ferry casualty Local ferry operators reminded of the importance of navigational safety and emergency preparedness. China set to be cruise industry giant Country has a long way to go before it meets market penetration levels of the UK and US. US military extends charter Chemical tanker set to earn close to $50,000 per day from fixture in support of Uncle Sam.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
DHL Global Forwarding launches LifeTrack mobile app CaroTrans offers new Miami-Manaus LCL service Port of Felixstowe Logistics Park receives planning permission CSX decreases full-year earnings outlook CMA CGM deploys 18,000-TEU ship to U.S. West Coast

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Industry alliance 'to make LNG widely available' as ship fuel in US Claim they will 'remove the chicken-and-egg hurdle from the LNG-equation'. Weakening Russian fuel oil pushes down St Petersburg bunker prices St Petersburg delivered 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil fell to a 10-month low this week. Sines open to 'bunker only calls' 'Until now only vessels working cargo at the port's terminal could take on fuel.' Fuel oil stocks dip but market remains 'oversupplied' Singapore bunker prices tumble. Adani secures major stem near Colombo Says delivery to VLCC was one of the largest stems supplied in the region. IMO's LNG Regulation: Decoding the IGF Code Exclusive interview with the woman who led the work to draft the IMO's low flashpoint fuels regulation. OW lawyer bemoans slow procedures in Singapore Says local authorities are preventing settlements by dragging their feet. Containership operators focus on 'environmentally-friendly engines' Chinese shipping group in drive for 'sustainable operations'. VLCC stem 'one of the largest in the region' Adani Bunkering to supply 4,500 mt of IFO in Colombo. Platts Analytics Report: China Oil Demand Grew 8% Year over Year in October Driven by rising demand for gasoline, jet fuel/kerosene, LPG and fuel oil. Repeat order of scrubbers from bulk carrier firm Order includes propulsion units, says Wartsila. ExxonMobil introduces new marine lube oil Mobilgard 300 C designed for two-stroke vessel engines. OW US entities one step closer to final settlements Vote at bankruptcy court expected to approve liquidation plan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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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)

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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

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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