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September 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Channel Tunnel bans UK-bound freight trains as stowaway fear mounts
  • Fruit shipper says carriers won't tell them when cold probes go wrong
  • US authorities monitor Tianjin traffic for shipboard toxic residue
  • Aden port open, UAE troops in control, ISIS/Al-Qaeda have city foothold
  • ICTSI Manila starts container booking system to ease truck congestion
  • Manzanillo, Panama, CT takes 4 big cranes to create 3 million TEU capacity
  • Arrested 735-TEUer and chemical tanker up for auction in Singapore
  • TT Club box exposure huge, but unperturbed by Tianjin port blast claims
  • HK Shipowners Association to host October 7 seminar on pipe refurbishment
  • ACI European Dredging Summit to be held October 7-8 in Antwerp
  • UPS and Cargojet strike new deal for overnight services in Canada
  • Dubai World Central achieves 42pc more cargo after move to new airport
  • Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2015 is to be held in Baku on October 5-7

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Asia to Northern Europe, Med spot rates surge
  • CMA CGM, Bolloré & CHEC obtain Kribi Container Terminal concession for 25 years
  • Issue of recruiting & retaining skilled personnel to be discussed at maritime event
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
  • MOL installs new energy-saving windshield on container vessel for demonstration test
  • NYK to provide complete outbound logistics of finished vehicles for both Ford plants in India
  • NYK to set up first exclusive RoRo terminal for finished cars in Saudi Arabia
  • SARJAK Container Lines delivers ODC innovation yet again
  • GM India to export 19,000 cars to Mexico, rolls out first Chevrolet Beat
  • Cargo operations continued during token one-day labour strike, says Mumbai Port
  • Mumbai Port to discontinue coal handling
  • World's largest port operators join forces for environment
  • Decline in exports pulled down GDP growth which could have touched 10 pc: Fieo President
  • Govt expects DMIC to triple industrial output in 7-9 years
  • Growth in infra sector slowed to 3-month low of 1.1 pc in July
  • Larsen & Toubro bags INR 1,489 cr. water supply project
  • Pulses imports likely to shoot up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cleaner air in LA
  • More space for Chinese supplier
  • Unifeeder scoops up Tschudi's liner services
  • Gas-powered shunter slashes emissions
  • Salvo of promotions in Salt Lake City
  • Pulling carpet out from under rival feet
  • Sweeping changes for Lan in Europe
  • Airfreight volumes falling in July
  • Konkan developing Jaigarh connection
  • Terminal operators join forces to go green
  • New clients to smooth out Q2's choppy seas
  • Fehmarn belt project stymied by objections
  • Leasing giant snaps up Avolon
  • APP vice-chair from Hueneme
  • Kosovo hooking up to Europe's rail network

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technology trends will transform our interaction by 2030
    The "Global Marine Technology Trends 2030" report launched today recognising that the future is becoming increasingly focused on automation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register said, "The marine world in 2030 will be
  • Delivery of Allseas giant offshore vessel delayed until next year
    Delivery of the 382 m by 124 m offshore platform installation and decommissioning vessel Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelde), which was billed as the world's largest ship when it arrived in Rotterdam in January, has been delayed until next year. The vessel, which had been due into service in the
  • Three banks sign loan deal with IMC
    The government-affiliated Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and two private banks have signed a syndicated loan agreement worth USD120 million with Singapore-based major shipping firm IMC Holdings. The agreement was signed on 4 September and the USD120 million loan will finance the
  • Baleària chooses La Naval for €350 million LNG pair
    Spanish islands ferry operator Baleària is to place a EUR350 million (USD390 million) order for two LNG-powered ferries from Spanish Basque country shipbuilder La Naval. The two vessels, which will measure 225 m by 30.4 m, will be the two biggest vessels ever built by a Spanish shipyard, as well as
  • MLC assistance card launched for seafarers
    A scheme has been launched that will enable seafarers to check the insurance cover offered by their employer. Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has created the Seafarer Assistance Card scheme, which will provide mariners with access to the CrewSEACURE web portal where they can check
  • Global Ports set to take 31% stake in Valletta Cruise Port
    Turkish port operator Global Ports Holding, part of the Global Yatirim conglomerate, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 30.79% stake in Maltese cruise terminal operator Valletta Cruise Port (VCP). Completion of the transaction depends on completion of legal and administrative procedures,
  • Global port operators to go green
    Five of the world's largest terminal operators have joined with the Port of Rotterdam to promote environmental awareness in ports and shipping. Under an initiative called Go Green they aim to bring about sustainable environmental improvement in the communities in which their operations are located.
  • LISW: UK government will do 'whatever it takes' to keep London maritime status
    London International Shipping Week (LISW) opened this morning at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with the Department for Transport pledging to 'do whatever it takes' to ensure London remains a leading maritime centre. "We are ready for growth," Robert Goodwill MP, parliamentary under-secretary of
  • HHI workers strike, more strikes to follow
    Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) went on strike on 4 September and are planning more industrial action this month. From 0800-1200hrs local time on 4 September, HHI workers refused to work, causing the world's biggest shipbuilder to suspend production at its Ulsan yard. That followed a
  • July container freight rates in second monthly rise
    Container freight rates staged second consecutive rise in July and they rose to their highest level since March this year, show figures released this morning by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy. The CTS Global Aggregated Price Index, which entails both spot and contract
  • At least 50 dead after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
    The death toll has risen to 50 in the migrant boat sinking off Malaysia on 3 September. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) official Mohamad Aliyas Hamdan, the agency has retrieved another 35 bodies since 4 September off Selangor, Malaysia. The agency had rescued 20 survivors
  • China's vessel exports' growth drops to 10.2% y/y in first seven months
    China's vessel exports' growth slowed further down to 10.2% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD16.8 billion in the first seven months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In July alone, the exports decreased 4.6% y/y to USD2.1 billion, the customs said. The vessel exports
  • Brightoil Petroleum predicts increase in full-year profit
    Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum predicted that the group is expected to record an increase in profit during the fiscal year ended 30 June compared with last year. The anticipated increase of profit was due to the improvement of overall business sectors of the group, a stock filing of the
  • China Classification Society forms branch in South Africa
    China Classification Society (CCS) on 4 September opened a branch in Cape Town, South Africa. The new branch is expected to enhance co-operation on shipping, shipbuilding, as well as ship maintenance with African countries, said the branch's newly appointed general manager Xu Xiao. Classification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Delta and Virgin eye full IT integration for 2016 as cargo JV strengthens
  • Collapsing Russian market and weaker euro blamed for peak season blues
  • Analysis: could 2015 be a year to remember for sparkling Expeditors?

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • VLCC rates show strong rally, but outlook remains uncertain
    Benchmark Middle East-East Asia rate up by than 20,000 per day over past two weeks
  • Paragon will take its time over ATM fundraiser, says Bodouroglou
    Chief executive bought part of Box Ships stake sold as bulker owner aims to boost liquidity
  • Top world shipowners pushed for MCA reform, says Goodwill
    High-level meeting held at 10 Downing Street, according to shipping minister
  • Debt purchases by private equity will ramp up
    Expect a rise in private equity debt purchase activity, with opportunities in struggling dry bulk and offshore, predict top lawyers
  • Handysize outlook brightens on cargo demand
    BHSI has outperformed BDI since early August due to healthy grain and minor bulk demand
  • Eletson Gas confirms LPG orders at Hyundai Mipo
    Two 38,000 cu m ships plus one ethylene carrier added to joint venture's orderbook
  • Asia-Europe box volumes continue to slide
    Disappointing start to the peak season as traffic falls 7.1% from last year's level
  • UK government and industry leaders call for reform of ship register
    Maritime Growth Study sets out case for more commercially minded MCA
  • Hyundai Heavy workers gearing up for new strikes
    Two additional partial strikes will occur on September 9 and 17, following breakdown in talks on wages and working conditions
  • Exmar's profit declines ahead of launch of new company
    Start-up of Exmar LNG on track for third quarter
  • Spot market continues to bring little joy for carriers
    First-half financials show full impact of wretched rates, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Between the lines - West Coast woes and capacity cuts
    In his regular column, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drivers and developments of the past month
  • UK needs action on leadership, skills and marketing, Maritime Growth Study finds
    Significant alterations put forward for status and running of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Growth study set to recommend MCA shake-up
    Maritime UK welcomes report due for publication today
  • Chinese ports withhold release of more than 10,000 Nan Tsing containers
    Major shipping ports detain around 40 containerships
  • London Stock Exchange opens UK shipping celebrations
    London International Shipping Week kicks off with the opening of the London market and an open invitation for shipping to list in London
  • Paragon Shipping seeks to raise $4m in equity capital
    Beleaguered shipping company plans a continuous at-the-market offering, but it is unclear how it will help pay for its remaining capital expenditures
  • Solvang orders panamax pair at HHI
    LPG carrier duo to be delivered into 10-year oil major contracts
  • Charter market hits a 'brick wall'
    Seasonal blip lingers but brokers remain optimistic for a turn in fortunes, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Shares in Sinotrans and China Merchants jump on merger speculation
    A merger of the state giants would produce a combined company with about a third of the capacity of pending tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping
  • Another Avance newbuild VLGC to go straight for repair in drydock
    Chief executive shrugs off latest incident with China-built VLGC, but dry-docking the ship will cost Avance $400,000
  • Hanseatic Unity brings together Oldendorff, Schulte and Toepfer families
    Joint venture will start life as top three German chartering company
  • Saverys to take CMB private
    Major stakeholder Saverco intends to buy all remaining shares of CMB that it does not own and delist the entity
  • Cold comforts
    Many of the practical and operational challenges in the Arctic can be boiled down to the paucity of expertise
  • London's international future
    Despite a rise in competition, the elements that have made London succeed in the past will continue to do so until they are successfully replicated elsewhere

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Russia's slowdown hitting ports in Baltic neighbors
    The Port of Tallinn, Estonia.Ports in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are feeling the effects of Russia's economic slowdown as they serve largely as transshipment locations into Russia. Container traffic at seaports in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia fell 14 percent in the first half of the year on...
  • APMT Pipavav handles largest ship to date
    The Maersk Saltoro being unloaded after its first call at Pipavav.Gujarat Pipavav Port last received a call from the Maersk Saltoro, reportedly the largest container ship ever to call at the APM Terminals facility on India's west coast. The vessel has a capacity of 9,971 20-foot-equivalent units and is 981 feet...
  • Pilot strike to ground Lufthansa Cargo flights on Sept. 8
    A pilot strike on Sept. 2 will keep Lufthansa Cargo planes on the ground.HONG KONG - Lufthansa's long-haul and freighter flights out of Germany will be grounded by an all-day pilot strike in Tuesday, Sept. 8, as the cockpit crew union calls its 13th walkout in 18 months.A long-running dispute...
  • Demise of China's Nan Tsing line leaves boxes stranded
    HONG KONG - It appears China's Nan Tsing Container Lines has now gone out of business after the debt-strapped domestic carrier reportedly stopped all operations at the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of boxes stranded across the country.The containers have been detained at China's ports that were called at by...
  • Capacity cuts tackle rate war, but more is needed, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - The unprecedented decision to cut capacity during the traditional peak season of the year brought to a halt the rate slide that started in March and by June had developed into a full-blown rate war among the carriers, according to Drewry. By the end of the first...
  • India's fresh produce wastage tops 40 percent, top shipper says
    India's big supermarkets are unable to compete with the well-managed supply chains of the country's street hawkers.HONG KONG - India's fragmented distribution system and lack of packaging standards are contributing to an estimated $2.2 billion in wasted fruit and vegetables every year, according to one of the largest cold chain...
  • Stolen box found sans $10 million in silver after Montreal port heist
    Police issued this Port of Montreal surveillance footage of the stolen truck.A shipping container stolen from Montreal's port last week was found parked in a city suburb north of the island of Montreal, minus the $10 million in silver it was supposed to have been carrying.The Maersk Line container was...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technomax ships on way
    A new report examines the technologies that could make the biggest changes to shipping by 2030.
  • Scandlines marches on
    A busy summer has pushed up Scandlines' traffic figures for the first half of the year.
  • A new hope for UK shipping?
    Transport minister Robert Goodwill pledges to act on industry's maritime growth study, but what's really in it for owners, brokers, lawyers and insurers?
  • CMB shares soar
    Shares in Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) took flight today on the Brussels Stock Exchange, hot on the heels of a bid to take the company private.
  • TM enhances law business
    UK insurance services provider Thomas Miller has acquired compatriot specialist marine law firm Davies Johnson & Co of Plymouth.
  • TTA plays it safe
    Bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is taking a cautious approach to investment as it monitors the Chinese showdown.
  • German companies "safe"
    Germany has reassured domestic shipowners that they will not face an insurance tax burden when the parliament votes on law changes in October.
  • Paragon raising $4m
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has struck a share sale deal that could bring in $4m.
  • Greece needs migrant ships
    The Greek government said on Monday it will hire at least two ships as soon as possible to house and transport thousands of migrants and refugees currently swamping its islands.
  • Exmar profit chopped
    Exmar has booked smaller profit for the first half of the year as it saw its revenue dip.
  • Mipo streak continues
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its third order in a week, clinching a deal for four car carriers.
  • Solvang orders VLGC pair
    Solvang has ordered a pair of panamax VLGCs and fixed them to an oil major in a deal that demonstrates the uncertainty of shipping players over the new Panama Canal.
  • Polarcus builds book again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched its third 3D seismic survey contract in a week.
  • Eight critical after blast
    Eight yard workers have been critically injured in a blast at shipbreaker Shital Enterprise in Bangladesh.
  • Ridgebury buying back
    US owner Ridgebury Tankers is planning to redeem $10m of its $210m Oslo bonds due in 2017.
  • IMC seals JBIC funding
    IMC Holdings has secured export credit financing for a series of multi-purpose vessels ordered late last year in Japan.
  • Modest China steel growth
    Rio Tinto says China's steel production will "grow only modestly" over the next 15 years reaching 1bnt by 2013.
  • UASC boosts Africa offering
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has bolstered its liner services to West Africa in a bid to tap into the expanding market.
  • Sex and shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Gibraltar to showcase at Shipping Week
    Port authority has organised events as part of London International Shipping Week.
  • Upbeat outlook for Scanlines
    Hybrid tonnage to come on-stream in second half of year.
  • Cruise sector unlikely to face fresh environmental pressures
    Queensland official says he is 'unaware' of any health issues.
  • Factory fishing vessel gets Wartsila engine
    Unit designed for operating conditions in Barents Sea.
  • New Zealand set for 'bumper' cruise season
    But industry association warns about costs.
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge
    On Asian-Australian routes.
  • Award for Cye Petrol
    'We are a quality oriented physical bunker supplier,' says general manager Eraydin.
  • Iran, Oman in economic pact
    Includes bunkering among economic areas of interest.
  • Mississippi river reopens to traffic after spill
    Traffic has been restricted to one-way, says USCG.
  • P&I clubs warn of pirates attacking more ships
    In busy Singapore Straits.
  • Brightoil: Improved performance
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors'.
  • Bunker demand builds in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Libya: Tanker detained over alleged fuel smuggling
    Second Maltese vessel caught off Zuwara in two weeks.
  • P&I clubs: Pirates adding more targets to attacks
    Advises officers and crew to be 'extra vigilant'.
  • Brightoil: 'Positive profit alert'
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors', it says.
  • Bunker demand builds up in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Marine fuel management in 2015
    What to look out for in general, with a special focus on fuels from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
  • HK emissions regulations drive surge in additives demand
    Additives can address lubricity issues arising from low sulphur fuel, and reduce visible smoke.
  • Blue economy vital, Mauritian leader tells conference
    Includes bunkering in development plans.
  • Falling crude prices could 'benefit' OPEC next year
    Competitors 'damaged' by plunging prices may 'fall off' in 2016.
  • Investors walk out on Titan Petrochemicals deal
    New investors did not complete subscription agreements for shares.

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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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