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April 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Mega ships get fatter but not much longer, limiting cranes alongside
  • Draft limitations at Santos force box ships to reduce capacity
  • Boxes down 33pc at Novorossiysk, but cargo up 8pc to 23 million tonnes
  • China, Taiwan impose anti-dumping duties on EU steel imports
  • TT Club warns ports to protect themselves against reputational damage
  • Reefers hard hit by dock slowdown could lose offshore markets
  • LTL carriers to lose 8pc in operating profits with diesel price drop
  • Ethiopian Airlines eyes expansion of air cargo business
  • CEVA opens new local distribution hub for Magneti Marelli in Italy
  • FAA licenses Amazon to test drone in tightly restricted air space
  • Trinidad and Tobago re-issues call for tenders for 'aerotropolis'

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • MOL commences biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Transport Minister says INR 5 lakh cr. to be spent on developing waterways
  • Iron ore imports hit record 15.5 mt in 2014-15
  • APM Terminals Mumbai registers new throughput record of 2.01 m TEUs in 2014-15
  • JN Port aims at handling over 5 m TEUs in 2015-16
  • Kandla Port to develop port-based multi-product SEZ on 5,000 ha
  • Truck fleet operators against TDS imposition
  • Exporters to get interest subvention scheme again
  • Govt withdraws duty benefits of power SEZs
  • INR turns sharply weak against dollar
  • L&T Construction wins INR 5,492 cr. projects
  • RBI keeps repo rates steady at 7.5 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change to HGV speed limits will improve UK road safety
  • New members in Pakistan
  • ITJ goes Asia
  • Dunkirk ever nearer to Shanghai
  • Eastern Europe specialist opens Lithuanian office
  • Astag and its director part ways
  • Yemenia suspends services
  • Kapsch and Algerian Railways to cooperate
  • Starting from Verona
  • All-water services benefit from USWC port debacle
  • FedEx plans to acquire TNT Express
  • Three new freighter destinations this month
  • Freight rail project in eastern India goes ahead
  • HSH Nordbank posts profit in 2014
  • Müller's Logistik celebrating 20th anniversary
  • Another one bites the dust at Portland

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Collision slows traffic on Mississippi River
    New speed restrictions have been set up on the lower Mississippi River following a tanker-bulker collision on 6 April. The collision, which took place near Convent, Louisiana, occurred when the Bariba Group-owned, 81,434 dwt bulker Privocean broke free from its mooring and drifted downriver before
  • Yemen ports become focus for rebel attacks
    Ports in Yemen are increasingly coming under attack from Saudi and Gulf Co-operation Council states as they attempt to regain control of areas run by Shia Houthi militias and al-Qaeda jihadis. The Yemen Times reported yesterday that the strategic port city of Aden, the last stronghold of forces
  • Maldives seethes over unpaid reef damage fines
    Fines imposed on ships that have damaged coral reefs in the Maldives have not been paid, an audit has revealed. The worst offender identified by government auditors is the then owner of fish transporter Emerald Reefer, which damaged part of the Muli Kolhu reef near Addu in November 2011. The
  • MT Maritime continues to expand its fleet
    US chemical tanker operator MT Maritime Management has ordered four new vessels in order to expand its fleet. According to the company's website, it has two 21,000 dwt chemical tankers on order at Kitanihon Shipbuilding, which are scheduled for delivery in January and March 2018. MT Maritime also
  • KTL Global eyes M&A
    Singapore-based KTL Global, which manufactures specialised ropes and slings for the offshore and marine industries, said it is eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) amid challenging times for the sector. Speaking at a press conference on 7 April, company operations chief Mark Beretta discussed
  • Taiwanese top container lines to gain more profit in 2015
    Taiwan's top three container carriers Evergreen, Yang Ming, and Wan Hai may have better performance and profit than in 2014, boosted by the high freight rates of America West Coast services and low oil price, reported local media on 6 April. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange weekly index
  • Crews rescued from two scrap ships off Alang
    Seventeen crew members have been rescued from two ships that ran into trouble on their way to a ship recycling yard at Alang, India. The ships are described by Indian media as Yemeni- or Omani-flagged. The two vessels were anchored 15 n miles from the Gujarat coast awaiting final clearance to enter
  • Mining bust sends Atlas Iron to the brink
    The crash in the iron ore market, which has sent prices plunging 60% to a 10-year low in recent months, may have claimed its first Australian high-profile victim. Pilbara junior Atlas Iron on 7 April notified the Australian Securities Exchange that it was seeking a voluntary and immediate
  • Momentum returns to ship recycling market
    Cash buyers became more bullish last week as sentiment picked up in South Asia's ship recycling market. Prices in Bangladesh improved to USD385/ldt for bulkers and USD410/ ldt for tankers, compared with USD380/ldt and USD400/ldt two weeks ago. Prices in India trailed levels in Bangladesh by
  • Crew of 14 rescued off Shandong after collision
    A total of 14 crew members were rescued on 5 April after two bulk carriers collided off Shandong, China, according to local authorities. China-flagged Yang En 1, collided with Marshall Islands-flagged Panamax MARIA G.O. at 12:10 h local time on 5 April, a statement of Weihai Maritime Safety
  • Ningbo port container traffic up in first quarter
    China's Ningbo port handled 5.48 million teu in the first quarter of 2015, up 13% year on year (y/y), Shanghai-listed Ningbo Port Group announced on 3 April. The port's cargo throughput stood at 131 million tonnes, an increase of 0.1% from the first quarter of 2014, stated the group, and its
  • China vessel exports up 38.5% y/y
    China's vessel exports rose 38.5% year on year (y/y) to USD6.1 billion in the first two months of 2015, according to customs statistics. The exports are likely to decrease later this year as new orders placed at Chinese shipyards have been tumbling since late 2014, China National Association of
  • Triyards profit drops 34%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings recorded a drop in profit to USD5.1 million or 34% year on year (y/y) for the second quarter ended 28 February 2015 due to lower revenue. The company's earnings suffered a decrease of 18% y/y to USD61.1 million from USD74.5 million.
  • EMAS Offshore net profit up 143%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore posted a net profit of USD9.66 million or 143% up year on year (y/y) for the second quarter ended 28 February 2015 despite lower earnings recorded. The company's revenue dropped 10% to USD60.9 million in the second quarter of 2015 as
  • Hanjin Shipping to sustain profits in 2015
    Hanjin Shipping is expected to see better times in 2015 as its restructuring efforts are paying off, said an analyst. NH Investment & Securities analyst Martin Song explained that South Korea's biggest shipping company is expected to sustain profits in 2015 due to lower bunker prices and better
  • SapuraKencana gets largest Islamic loan
    Malaysian drilling company SapuraKencana Petroleum has secured what it says is the world's largest Islamic loan facility. Maybank Investment Bank co-ordinated a consortium of 11 Malaysian, regional, and international banks to grant the USD2.3 billion loan to SapuraKencana, Malaysia's biggest oil
  • Cambodia clamps down on illegal sand dredging
    Phnom Penh Municipal Court on 4 April fined and released 10 workers arrested in a crackdown by the Ministry of Mines and Energy on illegal sand dredging operations. The ministry has been campaigning to stop illegal sand dredging operations since Prime Minister Hun Sen gave it the sole

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Steel of West Virginia extends bulb flat offerings
  • Fire aboard Russian nuclear sub in repair yard
  • Detyens awarded $15.82 million T-AKE 1 drydocking
  • HHIC-Phil to build 20,600 TEU CMA-CGM box ships
  • CARB slaps ship manager with fines for clean air violations
  • USCG responds to multi-vessel Mississippi collision

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • ILWU Caucus recommends approval of tentative labor contract with PMA
  • Greenbrier names Kelly Williams to company's Board of Directors
  • Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of Coast Guard housing project in Astoria
  • Six candidates nominated for IMO Secretary-General post
  • General Dynamics NASSCO begins 'Eco' tanker construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Standard syndicate begins underwriting
    Syndicate has already underwritten a number of risks following April 1 start date
  • Greek government pledges to plough ahead with Piraeus port sale
    But uncertainty persists about the stake to be kept by the state
  • Hapag-Lloyd drops Portland call
    German carrier follows Hanjin in cancelling future sailings as US port pays the price for continued service disruption
  • Improving rates spur flurry of demolition deals
    Owners lured to the negotiating table as steel price and weak freight rates ensure steady supply, despite longer-term uncertainty
  • Surge in US Gulf and Caribbean aframax earnings as Mexican oil cargoes help soak up tonnage
    Sharp rise to earnings of $66,000 per day highlights fresh opportunities for aframax owners in spot market
  • APMT aiming for world top slot in 2016
    Chief executive Kim Fejfer tells how the terminal operator plans to hit its target of $1bn in net profit by next year
  • Lloyd Fonds fails first attempt at listing, but promises a second shot
    Company to revise offer after investors decline to give required 75% backing to KG rescue plan
  • FMC to review port congestion and alliances
    Closed session to be held next week
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Big boxship orders continue as the latest figures from Lloyd's List Intelligence show that the total containership fleet capacity has now reached 8.3m teu
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Exports from South America increased by 3% last year but imports suffered a decline
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Utilisation levels tighten on Asia-Europe trades
  • Data Hub: Freight Rate Quarterly
    Rate rot: Challenging times ahead for carriers as the volatility of global spot market freight rates is all too clear

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • FedEx-TNT deal set to boost duo's Latin American footprint
    After FedEx Corp. unveiled a $4.8 billion deal to acquire Dutch company TNT Express this week, the immediate focus was on how the merger would significantly boost the U.S.-based company's footprint in the European express market. But other markets will feel and impact, too, according to a report from research and...
  • Port of Oakland says most diverted vessels have returned
    In one of the more positive developments to affect West Coast ports since the announcement of a tentative coastwide longshore contract on Feb. 20, the Port of Oakland reported Tuesday that vessels which had been by-passing the Northern California port to keep on schedule have mostly returned. "Some vessels that were...
  • FMC meeting on 'unreasonable' demurrage charges closed to public
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Monday is expected to present its much-anticipated findings on whether shippers face unreasonable demurrage charges tied to congestion. But because the meeting is closed to the public, the industry won't immediately learn what the agency's staff has determined. The FMC has been looking into accusations...
  • 50 largest US truckers add more than $10 billion in revenue
    The 50 largest U.S. trucking companies increased their combined revenue by 10 percent to $117 billion in 2014, as the U.S. economy reached and maintained a higher growth rate. That's the best performance for the Top 50 Trucking Companies since 2011, and nearly double the 5.5 percent growth rate they enjoyed...
  • Trans-Atlantic carrier reliablity plunges to lowest level in three years
    Click here to enlargeTrans-Atlantic shippers in February experienced the worst service in three years, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Schedule reliability, which had fallen in the last four months, dropped to 49 percent on the westbound leg and 57 percent on the reverse leg. Schedule reliability on the trade lane over...
  • Hamburg Sud usurps Maersk Line as most reliable carrier, SeaIntel says
    Hamburg Süd led the container shipping industry in on-time service in February, putting an end to Maersk Line's six-month hold on the top spot, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. The latest reliability report from the Danish research firm also marks the first month of overall improvement since major congestion began brewing...
  • Container lines' profits remain thin ahead of 'challenging year'
    Ten of 17 large container ship lines reported operating profits last year but slumping freight rates held average margins to 2.7 percent, according to an analysis by Alphaliner. Overall results were an improvement from the 0.1 percent average margin in 2013, but Alphaliner said lower freight rates and vessel utilization will...
  • East Coast container imports near parity with West Coast traffic
    East Coast containerized imports in February almost reached parity with West Coast imports, demonstrating the profound shift in trade that has resulted from port congestion and work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union at West Coast ports. The coming months will determine how much of the shift will...
  • NY-NJ port's loaded TEUs rose 14.1 percent in February
    The Port of New York and New Jersey posted year-over-year increases in February of 14.1 percent in loaded 20-foot-equivalent units and 14.8 percent in combined full and empty TEUs. Click to enlargeMuch of the increase was attributable to year-over-year comparisons with a soft February 2014, when severe winter weather produced a...
  • Santos shippers grapple with delays as blaze continues
    Shippers moving goods through Santos are grappling with road restrictions around Brazil and South America's largest port, as firefighters attempt to squelch a fire at a liquid bulk terminal that's been blazing for five days. More than a hundred firefighters, including specialists from oil company Petrobras, have been fighting the...
  • California trip by Florida governor shows depth of port gamble
    When a $205 million dredging project is completed this summer at the Port of Miami, allowing large ships that will soon transit the expanded Panama Canal to call at the Southeast port, Florida Gov. Rick Scott will likely be there - perhaps with giant ribbon-cutting scissors in hand - to...
  • Sea Star adds third container barge to Puerto Rico trade
    Sea Star Line has added a third container-carrying barge to handle increased demand following the departure of Horizon Lines from the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The newly chartered barge has capacity of 320 containers. In January, the carrier added two barges with capacities of 375 40-foot-equivalent units each. Sea Star also...
  • CMA CGM joins 20,000-TEU club, with three-ship order
    CMA CGM has become the third member of the 20,000-TEU club with an order for three of the world's largest container ships. Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries confirmed today it will build three 20,600-TEU vessels for the French ocean carrier at its Subic yard in the Philippines, with delivery scheduled for the...
  • TNT seeks buyer for cargo airlines in wake of FedEx deal
    TNT Express said it will open talks shortly with potential buyers of its cargo airlines following FedEx's agreed 4.4 billion-euro ($4.8 billion) takeover. The Dutch group must sell its two airlines, TNT Airways, which operates out of Liege, Belgium, and Madrid-based Pan Air Lineas Aereas, to comply with European Union rules...
  • India's major ports see 6.7 percent growth in container volumes
    Container volumes grew 6.7 percent year-over-year in fiscal year 2014-2015 at India's major ports owned by the federal government, according to provisional port figures compiled by JOC.com. The latest statistics show cumulative yearly traffic totaled nearly 8 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the April 2014 through March 2015 period, up from 7.46...
  • FedEx to buy TNT Express for $4.8 billion
    FedEx Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a €4.4 billion ($4.8 billion) agreed takeover of TNT Express, two years after European regulators shot down United Parcel Service's bid for the Dutch company. The deal, which was hammered out in six weeks of negotiations, will significantly boost FedEx's footprint in the European express market,...
  • So what is China's 'One Belt One Road' thing, anyway?
    This CCTV News map shows the Silk Road Economic Belt over land and the Maritime Silk Road enhancing connections between China, South Asia, Africa and Europe.HONG KONG - The term "One Belt One Road" has invaded reports on China trade over the past few weeks, with Beijing officials rarely missing...
  • TPM 2015 Sponsor: Direct ChassisLink Inc.
    Ron Joseph, Senior Vice President and COO of Direct ChassisLink Inc. on the current needs of chassis customers and the recent launch of a "pool of pools" concept that allows for interoperability between the three major chassis operators. ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Triple deal nets $52m
    Three year time charters for a trio of medium range newbuildings is set to bring $52m to d'Amico International Shipping.
  • SweOffshore buys ferry
    The Swedish offshore accommodation specialist, SweOffshore, is the new owner of the former Tallink ferry, Regina Baltica.
  • Winner or loser?
    Diana Shipping has agreed a new charter for the 73,630 dwt panamax bulk carrier Protefs (built 2004) at a 30% discount to the vessel's previous employment.
  • Genesis set for ship buys?
    A move by Genesis Energy to raise about $200m through a share offering has prompted speculation that the funds could be used to extend its Jones Act shipping business.
  • Viking wins $45m deal
    A contract that will keep the ice capable anchor handler Vidar Viking employed in the Russian far east has been agreed by Viking Supply Ships.
  • Mississippi mayhem
    A trio of vessels have been involved in a major pile-up on the lower Mississippi in the US state of Louisiana, Monday.
  • Triyards doubles up
    Triyards, the Singapore offshore yard group, has secured a second series of new contracts worth $100m in as many months.
  • EPD boosts LPG capacity
    Enterprise Products Partners has completed the latest phase of expansion at its LPG export terminal in Texas.
  • RCL boosts Yangon links
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) is linking two of its liner services to create a direct service between Thailand and Myanmar.
  • Vietnam bulker arrested
    A small Vietnam-owned bulker has been placed under arrested in Singapore, latest court documents show.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • FMC's Lidinsky worries about shipping alliances becoming supra national forces
  • Port of Oakland says ships are restoring calls to port
  • E-commerce exec pleads guilty to price fixing
  • Hapag-Lloyd drops Portland, Oregon call
  • New CMA CGM service to connect Mediterranean, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
  • Ship manager fined for breach of U.S. sulfur emissions regulations
  • Greenbrier reports strong Q2 results
  • "K" Line begins new intra-Asia service
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: Swiss WorldCargo, Con-way and Inchcape Shipping Services
  • Executive moves: Hub Group, Overseas Cargo, Atlas Logistics and A.N. Deringer
  • FedEx makes $4.8b offer for TNT Express

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2015
  • Houston-based seminar to focus on LNG as a marine fuel
    Event to be held later this month.
  • Petrobras resumes bunkering ops in Santos
    'In efforts to normalise operations as soon as possible'.
  • Bunkering in Santos 'likely' to begin soon
    According to a source from Petrobras.
  • OW's exit an opportunity for WFS
    WFS boss sees growth ahead.
  • Praise for Maersk Line's CO2 target
    'The transport sector is one of the most difficult areas to reduce CO2 emissions.'
  • Sulphur extraction technology installed on cruise ship
    Triton Emission Solutions has completed the installation of a pre-combustion fuel purification system.
  • Lawyers say OW investors have case against Altor
    Say former owner should be accountable as it had knowledge of mistakes in prospectus.
  • 'Cloud-based', fuel management system for UASC
    Software provider say system 'minimises impact of fluctuating prices, streamlines bunker procurement and delivers efficiencies'.
  • Ship manager fined for breaking California's pollution rules
    Follows court case between manager and owner of vessel.
  • New LNG bunkering loading arm goes to market
    Equipment promises 'safer amd more secure' gas transfers.
  • LNG ready containership calls at UK port
    The MV Sajir is operating on the Asia-North Europe route.
  • Mississippi ship collision causes oil spill
    Three vessels involved in incident.
  • Update: Bunker deliveries to resume at Santos
    After a fire at fuel storage facility on Thursday.
  • DNV GL: Distillate 'most obvious choice' for shipowners in ECAs
    'The investment requirement is moderate', it says.
  • Chinese bunker firm aborts acquisition plans
    Company fails to reach agreement with counterparty.
  • Indian port to get more bunkering facilities
    Public oil companies express interest in project.
  • Stena Line sees bigger role for methanol-powered shipping
    'We want to pursue change and development in the shipping sector', says Stena Line spokesman.
  • Oil tanker refloated in US Gulf
    After grounding near Galveston on Tuesday.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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