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August 7, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern African rate US$200/TEU August 15
  • OOCL cuts Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge in and out of Gothenburg to US$24/TEU
  • EU, Vietnam reach 'finely tuned' deal on removing nearly all tariffs
  • Maersk Line adds Prince Rupert to extended Far East-Alaska service
  • China-built railway to cut through park with minimal impact on wildlife
  • Powerful NDRC gives go-ahead to high-end, high-tech industries to expand
  • Indian logistics shines in investors eyes as infrastructure improves
  • Canadian prime minister doubtful Obama will approve Keystone pipeline
  • China-Europe rail stands to threaten air cargo's market share
  • UPS buying Coyote Logistics for US$1.8 billion to boost FTL services
  • US$1.1 billion Spanish 'ghost' airport bought cheaply by Chinese group

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Baltic Dry Index doubles to over 1,100 on capacity shortage
  • BOFBA's 62nd AGM held
  • CCEA allows govt departments & PSUs to make their own shipping arrangements
  • DB Schenker appoints Oliver Bohm as CEO in India
  • MANSA holds first member conclave on overweight containers & new regulations
  • UK freight association gives cautious welcome to latest initiative on cross channel congestion
  • Tea imports from Sri Lanka increasing
  • RTG operators' stir continues at GTI
  • Centre may frame new import norms for US chicken
  • INR eases further against dollar
  • Significant number of big infrastructure projects running late
  • Dinesh Gupta elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2015-16
  • Interactive meet on Certificate of Origin at Chamber Bhavan tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bytes beat cement

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Tanker owners fear more Nigeria ship bans
    Tanker owners fear more of their vessels could be barred from lifting crude oil in Nigeria, Intertanko told IHS Maritime today. "Operators are concerned that if a ship within a fleet has breached the regulations, other vessels in the same fleet could be taken out of circulation," Intertanko's
  • Shipbreaking grinds to halt
    The last seven days have seen a historic zero level of activity in the ship breaking market, IHS data confirms. "From Friday 31 July to today we have seen no activity," said Paul Clemenson, senior data transformation analyst for IHS Maritime & Trade. "This is the first time ever that I can recall
  • Rio Tinto profit plunges 82%
    Rio Tinto net earnings fell by 82% from USD 4.4 billion to USD 806 million in the six months to 30 June. At the same time, the company's net debt rose 10% to USD13.7 billion, according to the 2015 interim results released today. Chief executive officer Sam Walsh described the outcome as "robust"
  • Wilhelmsen enjoys cost saving benefits, seasonal volume rise
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed vehicle carrier and logistics company controlled by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding in Norway has reported a rise in interim profits due to benefits gained from cost savings and seasonally higher volumes. Net profit in 2Q15 rose to USD75 million from USD25 million the
  • Upbeat Tanker Investments reports robust interims
    Tanker Investments, the Oslo listed Teekay group spin-off that invests in second hand vessels, has reported strong interims and remains optimistic about the outlook. Group net profit amounted to USD16.7 million in 2Q15 compared to a loss of USD5.7 million in the same period last year. Revenues rose
  • U-Ming grows bulk carrier fleet
    U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore), a fully owned subsidiary of Taiwanese carrier U-Ming Marine, on 6 August took delivery of a 85,066 dwt bulk carrier from Japanese shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuiding. MV Cemtex Fortune is the last vessel in a series of four post-Panamaxes the carrier had ordered from
  • Sinwa profit up 22%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sinwa posted profit of SGD2.64 million (USD1.9 million) in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 22% year on year (y/y). The company's second quarter revenue climbed 7.4% y/y to SGD40.8 million, while its profit increased 7.7% y/y to SGD9.7 million.
  • China reduces port charges
    China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced a reduction in port charges. The authorities released the Notice to Adjust Port Charges and Port Security Charges, which prohibits port operators from imposing fees for services other than
  • Keppel wins dual-fuel ro-ro conversion job
    Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract from Totem Ocean Trailer Express to convert a ro-ro vessel into a LNG powered dual-fuel vessel. Midnight Sun will be the first of US-based Totem Ocean's two 839 ft Orca-class ro-ro vessels to be converted into a dual-fuel vessel. The conversion
  • Marco Polo Marine profit dives 74%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine's profit dropped 74% year on year to SGD0.34 million (USD0.25 million) for the third quarter of 2015. The company's third quarter revenue also dipped 17% from SGD26.8 million a year ago to SGD22.3 million. The decrease in revenue was
  • Nanjing Shenghang's profit up 24% y/y in 1H15
    Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized chemical and product tanker owner and operator, said its profit rose 24% year on year (y/y) to CNY13.5 million (USD2.2 million) in the first six months of 2015 on revenue growth. Its revenue also rose 14% y/y to CNY105.7 million during the same period, a

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • UPS plans to build massive distribution centre at London Gateway logistics park
  • Reopening El Salam bridge would boost Egypt's economy after Suez expansion
  • All-cargo Midex Airlines folds its wings, while court backs Martinair restructure

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo to power Van Oord dredge newbuilds
  • Life extension for 12 U.K. frigates includes MTU gensets
  • Bourbon set to keep on stacking
  • Austal Philippines yard delivers high speed catamaran
  • New Suez Canal inaugurated in elaborate ceremony
  • Wartsila to power world's first dual fuel dredge
  • Bechtel awarded FEED contract for Port Delfin FLNG

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • US goods, services exports down during month of June
  • CMA CGM Group vessels up front in Suez Canal expansion event
  • US, Canada, Mexico Ok Trusted Traveler agreement
  • Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE
  • Inchcape Shipping Services gives Port of Saipan information

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Ocean Rig posts strong quarter but shelves dividend
    Economou tips drilling company to weather storm in offshore market
  • DryShips posts massive loss as Ocean Rig is deconsolidated
    Economou sees 'challenging' market ahead as company's reliance on bulker market increases
  • Teekay returns to profitability in April-June
    Energy shipping giant enjoys better performances in tanker, offshore and LNG sectors
  • MOL tops schedule reliability table for first time
    G6 achieves best on-time arrivals in June of big four alliances
  • Tanker Investments posts $16.7m profit in the second quarter
    Teekay vehicle took delivery of two suezmaxes ordered last year
  • GasLog posts bigger second-quarter profits
    Owner sounds bullish longer-term note on LNG despite current vessel surplus
  • BSM appoints von Hardenberg and Heimann
    Industry veterans take Cyprus roles with major shipmanager
  • It's official: Suez two-way traffic starts
    Biggest customer Maersk welcomes shorter transit times and better schedule reliability
  • Nigeria and Venezuela are more important to India-bound VLCCs than oil giant Middle East
    Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals who has biggest impact on VLCCs when it comes to Indian crude imports
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen points to new markets as shadow of antitrust decisions fades
    Norwegian operator sees profit improvements, but not to analyst expectations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Command Transportation acquisition takes a chunk out of Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics' profits took a tumble in the second quarter after the recent acquisition of Command Transportation in April. Revenues and volumes, however, were significantly higher and look to buoy future loss - a testament to the success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter...
  • China cracks down on port service charges
    The Chinese government is prohibiting some port service charges and reducing the costs of others in an attempt to galvanize container shipping as the as the country's container volume growth slows due to reduced global demand. China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday released a notice...
  • KCS says intermodal service should improve soon
    Intermodal shippers using Kansas City Southern Railway can expect improve after train speeds slowed during recent track work, and a surge of coal and crude oil volumes hit the network. The railroad's sudden decline in train speeds stands out in a time when rail service along most lines has been troubled,...
  • New Gerber DC to give Charleston port boost
    Gerber Childrenswear announced a $33 million investment for a distribution center in Berkeley County, South Carolina, another sign of Port of Charleston's growing role as a major import gateway on the East Coast, The 477,000 square foot facility will open early next year 17 miles from the Port of Charleston at...
  • Command Transportation acquisition drives up Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics saw strong profit gains in the second quarter, propelled by organic business growth and the acquisition of Command Transportation in April. It's yet another reminder of the revenue and volume success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter for Echo Global Logistics,"...
  • Montreal expands to handle container growth
    Port of MontrealThe Port of Montreal is on a roll. Not only is it enjoying strong increases in cargo volumes last year and in the first half of this year, but it is also getting a big investment by the Quebec government to build the infrastructure it needs to handle...
  • New Suez Canal opens amid growing competition with Panama
    PORT SAID, Egypt - The Suez Canal Authority said it is well placed to compete with Panama for Asia-U.S. East Coast business, and will continue to offer promotions and discounts to help entice lines to use the Suez Canal. "There is certainly some competition and we feel we are well placed...
  • Air cargo, ocean volumes lift revenue, profit at Expeditors
    Global trade may have slowed since last year, but Expeditors International of Washington picked up its pace in the second quarter, increasing gross revenue 6 percent to $1.7 billion and net revenue 14 percent to $522.1 million. The freight forwarder's net profit jumped 29 percent to $117.8 million. Operating income jumped...
  • Port of Melbourne backs away from giant DP World rent hike
    Port of MelbourneHONG KONG - Australia's largest container port has decided not to hike DP World's rent by 750 percent ahead of its privatisation, with the Port of Melbourne settling instead for an increase of around 20 percent.DP World Australia will operate the West Swanson Terminal in the Port of...
  • Opposition to Brazil's port centralization intensifies
    BTP, Port of Santos, Brazilian stakeholders in the transport industry from state governments to port and trade organizations are pushing back strongly against the federal government's plans to centralize all the country's port authorities under the aegis of the Special Ports Ministry (SEP) in Brasilia. Márcio França, vice governor of powerful...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru port congestion expands
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Ukraine looks to stem port volume plummet
    Port of Odessa, Ukraine's largest container gateway.The Ukrainian government is considering easing the customs clearance of containers at seaports to stop the 30 percent plunge in container volume that has plagued the country since the eruption of tensions with Russia. Container traffic at Ukrainian seaports in the first half fell to...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru's largest terminal still paralyzed by strike
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Deutsche Post DHL trims earnings forecast on strike, restructuring costs
    LONDON - Deutsche Post DHL trimmed its 2015 profit forecast after strikes by postal workers in Germany and restructuring costs in its global freight forwarding unit sharply reduced its second-quarter earnings. The German mail and logistics giant's earnings before interest and tax slumped by 18 percent to 537 million euros ($585...
  • Central Asia's Baku port rides the China-Europe rails
    HONG KONG - The latest multimodal option introduced to the One Belt, One Road trade initiative linking China and Europe comes from the Caspian Sea port of Baku in Azerbaijan that this week greeted the arrival of its first block train.Carrying 82 twenty-foot equivalent units, the train left Shihezi city...
  • XPO sets $23 billion revenue target for 2019
    Less than two months after acquiring Norbert Dentressangle, XPO Logistics is already building new transatlantic bridges. The company is opening an e-commerce distribution facility in Pennsylvania for a European retailer and customer of the French logistics company. "It's our first big cross-selling win," Bradley S. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO...
  • California exports slip on weak demand, strong dollar
    California's export trade declined 4.2 percent in June, as weakness in key markets such as China, Japan, the European Union and Latin America and a strong dollar weighed down sales of manufactured and non-manufactured goods. Nevertheless, California performed better than the U.S. as a whole, according to the monthly California Trade...
  • Darling may have smooth ride to FMCSA driver seat
    WASHINGTON - President Obama has nominated Scott Darling to helm the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. And it looks as though Darling will have an easier go of it than his predecessor given his relative popularity in the industry and the fact that he's already led the agency for a...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • DryShips hit by Ocean Rig
    DryShips reported a $1.44bn loss in the second quarter but delivered an operational profit that was in-line with expectations.
  • Norsafe's wild ride
    Norsafe has broken the world record for the highest drop of a manned lifeboat.
  • Analysts cut GasLog outlook
    Two analysts trimmed their outlook for GasLog after the New York-listed LNG carrier owner reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit.
  • Suez Canal security poses business risk
    A six-feet stone wall was built along both banks of the Suez Canal two years ago after extremists launched an RPG on containership Cosco Asia.
  • New Suez Canal launched
    Egypt has inaugurated the "New Suez Canal" today, launching the biggest expansion in the waterway's 146-year history.
  • Two for Oceanica
    Brazilian owner picks domestic Arpoador shipyard for diving support vessel order.
  • Boustead rises in Q2
    Malaysian shipyard sees gas projects offset the lack of shipbuilding deals.
  • AHTS glut grows
    The list of anchor-handlers looking for work in North Sea ports is increasing in an extremely quiet market.
  • Courage heading to red
    Bulker owner projects bigger loss for first half amid continuing poor dry market conditions.
  • GasLog makes more
    GasLog Ltd (GLOG) has boosted its profit for the second quarter of the year thanks to more operating days and a more promising LNG market.
  • Tarbit orders double
    Sweden's Tarbit Shipping is renewing its fleet with two new eco-tankers in Turkey.
  • Cosco delays FAUs
    Cosco Corp of Singapore has delayed the delivery of two floating accommodation units (FAUs) from two of its yards.
  • Gobbling GOGL
    John Fredriksen has snapped up another slice of bulker owner Golden Ocean's (GOGL) convertible bond issue.
  • Passage plan lacking
    A Condor Ferries ship grounded off Guernsey last year due to a deficient passage plan, a UK accident report has found.
  • DOF wins US contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner signs six-month deal with natural resources company.
  • TNK profit grows
    Teekay Tankers has followed up its $662m acquisition of the Principal Maritime suezmax fleet with a stronger second quarter performance.
  • Finne in at OMP
    Carl Petter Finne has been recruited as new managing director of Oslo-based Offshore Merchant Partners (OMP).
  • Funds target Italians
    Regulatory change opens way for US private equity to buy up to $13bn of troubled owners' debt.
  • WW ASA well ahead
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has exceeded the market's expectations for the second quarter with a profitable bottom line.
  • Suezmaxes arriving, dividend pending
    TIL gets first two tankers from George Economou with harvesting phase set to bring first payout.
  • Tamai profit disappears
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has seen its profit reduced to zero in the first quarter as revenue fell.
  • Teekay surges in second
    Tanker giant Teekay Corp has seen profit soar in the second quarter as revenue jumped.
  • AIDAprima delayed again
    Aida Cruises, the German arm of the Carnival cruise empire, is facing even more delays with the delivery of the 124,000-gt cruiseship AIDAprima, one of two ships it is building at Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi's Nagasaki yard.
  • Samsun gets protection
    The Seoul Central Court has granted the Korean shipping company Samsun Logix protection from creditors as part of its rehabilitation proceedings, writes Irene Ang from Singapore.
  • Storms shut Chile's ports
    Chile's Port Authority has closed most of the country's major ports citing adverse weather conditions and strong swells.
  • Imbak unwanted
    Malaysian tanker owner Gagasan Gas Carriers' 10,800-dwt products tanker Imbak (built 2008) has again failed to find a buyer.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Leman acquires RSH Freight, Principal Freight
  • Kenco breaks ground on new warehouse
  • Obama nominates Darling to FMCSA administrator
  • IATA: Slow cargo growth continues into June
  • IAG cargo volumes decline
  • Echo's revenues, profits rise steadily in Q2
  • Suez Canal expansion opens officially today
  • XPO targets $23b in revenues by 2019
  • Report: Logistics M&A booming in first half 2015
  • European Union, Vietnam ink Free Trade Agreement
  • U.S. exports down slightly in June
  • Turkish steel exporters dispute U.S. dumping claims
  • DSV increases FY projections on strong first half earnings, revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Wartsila to supply dredger with dual-fuel engine
    Dredger being built by Royal IHC for DEME Group.
  • Support for 'zero emissions' ferry link
    Project gets 50% of cost covered by EU grant.
  • Suez Canal expansion 'not needed'
    But Maersk Group welcomes 'easier and speedier transits'.
  • Investor sees future benefit for WFS
    Thinks grabbing market share while everyone suffers from weak market will pay off.
  • Fuel oil stocks decline
    But market is finding it difficult to absorb surplus barrels.
  • OW's biggest debtor Tankoil declared bankrupt
    Seen as a milestone as it may finally shed light on what happened in Singapore.
  • External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V.
  • Modern dredger newbuildings on order
    'Special attention' paid to energy efficiency of the vessels, says MAN Diesel.
  • APT adds bunker tanker to fleet
    Vessel to serve New Jersey and New York Harbor.
  • Shanghai Lonyer: Bunkering business ongoing as usual
    LonyerGreenCooper's disposal has not affected company's primary business, source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Shipowners 'still figuring out best way' to monitor vessels
    Industry 10 to 15 years behind technology, observes CEO of Ascenz.
  • WTI crude settles on low note
    On expectation that US refineries will decrease operating rates.
  • Green energy-powered drone ship to cross the Atlantic in 2020
    Unmanned vessel will 'contribute to shipping innovation on a global platform'.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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