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December 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese navy carries out more drills in disputed areas of South China Sea
  • CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU rate hike from Asia to the Comoros January 1
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port to raise capacity to 2.5 million TEU by 2017
  • Canadian Pacific train derails in Edmonton, spills Styrene into a ditch
  • With MSC and OOCL direct calls, Gothenburg's assets accumulate rapidly
  • Port of Virginia surpasses 200,000 TEU for ninth consecutive month
  • Australian eco-protesters chain selves to coal loaders to block exports
  • CN pledges US$5 million to assist Syrian refugees resettling in Canada
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer boxes to fleet to be ready for current season
  • Cathay, Dragonair November air cargo volume falls 3pc to 160,120 tonnes
  • KL airport unsure if Swift isn't pulling a fast one in claiming three 747s
  • Pudong's PACTL posts 6,82pc gain to 1,458,263 tonnes in first 11 months
  • IATA upwardly revises airlines profit 5.1 per cent for 2016
  • Air China commences Beijing-Auckland service with Airbus A330-200
  • Frankfurt cargo volume hurt by November Lufthansa strike, falls 3.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Box spot rates soar
  • COSCON & CSCL to commence business integration at beginning of 2016
  • G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016
  • GAC celebrates 30 years in India
  • India Cold Chain Show 2015 opens tomorrow
  • MSC announces service changes between Asia & Latin America
  • Salalah announces new service calls
  • TCC & University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering develop new method to cut emissions from merchant ships
  • APM Terminals Pipavav acquires three highly advanced cranes from China as part of expansion plan
  • CCCI requests Gadkari to restore 'sub-lease' clause in Land Use Policy for Major Ports
  • HDPEL plans JV to avoid disinvestment
  • Port of Antwerp set for 200 mt in 2015
  • Govt may allot 10 pc in road projects to farmers
  • INR plunges below 67 level on heavy dollar demand
  • Overseas investors eyeing Indian warehouses
  • Free market shuts down when the law overextends

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Is it really greener?
  • New transportation infrastructure director in USA
  • Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet"
  • From Prangl with love
  • Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair
  • Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA
  • THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service
  • Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged
  • More contributions to a cleaner environment
  • Big shoes to fill at HHLA
  • Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore
  • Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations
  • Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East
  • MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury
  • Freight load decreased in Russia
  • Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016
  • Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East
  • Singpost's top string-puller to leave
  • Merger mission almost accomplished
  • Eurotunnel back to normal?
  • Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport
  • Busy days for Network Rail workers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Qatar's Halul Offshore culls two anchor handlers ordered at India's L&T yard
    India's L&T Shipbuilding Ltd, the shipbuilding unit of Larsen & Toubro Ltd, is saddled with two anchor handlers after Qatar's Halul Offshore Services Company W.L.L cancelled the contract. The two anchor handling, towing, supply and standby vessels with a bollard pull of 150 metric tonnes each were part of a...
  • Commentary: China's resolve in addressing port and ship emissions
    Ship smoke. Credit: HasenpuschChina finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel...
  • China demonstrates resolve to address port and shipping emissions
    China finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel with a sulphur...
  • Dolphin Group in bankruptcy petition after restructuring efforts fail
    Polar Duke, operated by Dolphin Geophysical. Credit: FolofliteDolphin Group, the listed Norwegian owner of seven seismic survey vessels, has decided to file for bankruptcy after efforts to restructure the company's business and finances had failed. The company said it had explored numerous alternatives with a view to reach an agreement with...
  • Ocean Signal-Backed Lizzy Foreman Highlights Importance of Safety Devices after Mini Transat Success
    Sponsored by Ocean Signal, solo sailor Lizzy Foreman has highlighted the importance of safety equipment for all mariners following a successful debut in this year's Mini Transat Iles de Guadeloupe. The 25-year-old, who finished as the first female and the first Briton overall in the Series class and in 31st place...
  • Japan yard orders surge in November
    A shipyard in Japan. Photo: Japan Ship Exporters AssociationOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 223% in November as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organisation's new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show that its member shipyards received...
  • Icon Offshore secures USD5.1 million contract
    Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore has secured a MYR22.1 million (USD5.1 million) contract from an oil major amid the market down-cycle. Under the contract, the offshore services provider will supply one utility tug vessel through its wholly owned subsidiary, Icon Offshore group. The duration of the contract will last for three years with...
  • NOL sale to cushion impact of COSCO-China Shipping merger on Westports
    Port Kelang, Malaysia. Credit: AffeldtThe impact of the impending merger between Chinese state-owned shipping giants COSCO and China Shipping on Malaysia's Westports would be cushioned by CMA CGM's planned buyout of Neptune Orient Lines, CIMB Securities has opined. On 7 December 2015, French line CMA CGM announced its plan to purchase...
  • Indian police arrests Indonesian captain for alleged oil smuggling
    The Indian police has arrested a captain of a cargo ship off Mumbai, India, for alleged illegal bunkering transfer and sales. Shamshul Bakhri, an Indonesian captain of cargo vessel Kresh Jade, was singled out by the police for his involvement in an alleged fuel oil-smuggling racket operating off Mumbai. According to the...
  • CSCL to exit containers as China Cosco takes over box trade
    HONG KONG - China Shipping Container Lines will exit the container trade under a the merged and reorganised China Cosco Shipping Group, selling its box business to Cosco in a move that raises questions about the carrier's continued participation in the O3 Alliance it shares with CMA CGM and UASC.CSCL...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Merger with Cosco would mean an exit from container shipping sector for China Shipping
  • IATA and FIATA air cargo deal finally ready for take-off, but CASS still a sticking point
  • A day at 'the gulag': what it's like to work at Sports Direct's warehouse
  • Collaboration the only viable way to protect the pharma supply chain, warns GSK
  • The fate of America's iconic 747 jet is in hands of Moscow firm
  • Buffett's BNSF may outbid CP's offer for Norfolk Southern

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Austal to build two more Cape Class patrol vessels
  • Transpetro cancels two LPG newbuilds at Vard Promar
  • Morocco orders five 60 knot Damen Interceptors
  • Detyens Shipyards take delivery of new floating dry dock
  • IMO pledges to continue work on GHG emissions
  • Blount Boats building Chicago tour boat
  • First 18,000 TEU box ship is on its way to U.S.A.
  • Germany's first LNG fueled newbuild makes maiden voyage
  • NASSCO launches first SEA-Vista ECO tanker
  • Two indicted in "magic pipe" case
  • Shipping not in COP21 agreement: Now what?

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Coast Guard port captains close Pacific Northwest maritime entrances
  • Chinese container lines plan to consolidate assets
  • CMA CGM adding service covering Med/Gulf/Ecuador
  • DOT emergency funds set for Oregon, Washington road repairs
  • G6 Alliance services not affected by deal for Neptune Orient Lines

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • VLCC spot earnings dip but remain above $100,000 per day
    Fall reflects end-December loading schedule, but start of January schedule should inject new vigour into market
  • Port of Salalah opens new general cargo and liquid bulk terminal
    New facility adds 20m tonnes of dry cargo and 6m tonnes of liquid bulk cargo annual handling capacity
  • Teekay Tankers sets new dividend policy
    Declared dividend for fourth quarter of 2015 to increase four times to $0.12 per share
  • Reederei Buss secures partnership lifeline with Liberty One
    Fleet of 33 to come under control of Dietrich Schulz
  • Pressure still on for shipping to curb CO2
  • Investors lack faith in Cosco and China Shipping merger
    China Cosco leads the share price fall with big challenges in its box shipping business
  • More liner redundancies likely, says SeaIntel
    Latest study concludes there is room for 33,000 job losses if carriers follow Maersk Line's lead
  • Pre-Christmas activity likely to inspire handysize market
    Pacific markets see renewed strength though other trades remain weak
  • Shipper leaders question US container weight check guidelines
    US Coast Guard does not understand complexity of the supply chain, says AgTC's Friedmann
  • Global operator lined up for new Canadian container terminal
    Talks underway with numerous suitors, says project's chief executive
  • German flag decline is existential threat, VDR argues
    Shrinking fleet will hit entire maritime cluster, says Hartmann
  • Dolphin files for bankruptcy
    Board unanimously agrees there is no basis for continued operation
  • Trade unions reject proposal from Rotterdam port authorities and employers
    Industrial action commenced Friday after recent disagreement
  • Clipper Group picks Peter Norborg as chief executive
    Mr Norborg to start work on April 1, 2016
  • Petrobras unit cancels gas carrier contracts with Vard
    Ships are final two of series of eight LPG carriers worth $536m
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up orders for four VLCCs
    CMES will finance the orders via loans as well as its own funds
  • Port of Antwerp signs twinning pact with Guangzhou
    Agreement to let both parties explore more commercial ventures
  • US Coast Guard shuts Pacific Northwest ports on rough sea conditions
    Storm debris in waterways poses danger to marine transportation
  • Time charter rates for bulkers fall to near record lows
    Weak sentiment for year ahead as most owners shy away from period deals
  • Port of Houston Authority sets new record for container traffic handled
    Port's container traffic surpasses the 2m teu mark for first time
  • Cruising going east
    Chinese shipyards are staring at huge gaps in their orderbooks. A deal with Cantieri and Carnival could see them moving into passengerships

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • FMC collects $334,000 in fines from seven firms
  • Antwerp to tap 'Belt and Road' initiative via pact with Guangzhou port
  • Volume decline at Russia's Baltic ports slows
  • US ports eye more automation as discharges from large vessels intensify
  • Shippers' guide to the container weight mandate
  • Shipping industry divided over Paris climate accord
  • ODFL expands LTL trucking footprint in St. Louis, Midwest
  • Maritime mergers seen as unlikely to spur more carrier consolidation
  • Baltimore gets EPA funds to replace older trucks
  • Volume rockets at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port
  • Liner mergers to impact Westports transshipment
  • Mega-ship era hits the trans-Pacific trade

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Watchdog finds MarAd policies deficient
    DOT inspector says agency has carried out changes but risk mitigation documentation lacking.
  • New York shares slip as energy slumps
    Teekay Offshore, Pyxis Tankers and ISH lose more than 10% despite broader market rise.
  • Ocean Rig debt gets cut
    The George Economou-led drillship operator sees another Moody's downgrade.
  • Economou lends to DryShips
    The New York-listed company takes step to avoid delisting, with reverse split eyed.
  • Taiwan Navigation edges up Q3 profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner ups earnings as operating costs fall.
  • Passenger lost from Saga cruiseship
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Norwegian joins Nasdaq-100 stock index
    Cruiseship owner placed on list of New York exchange's largest non-financial stocks.
  • Icon utility boat in long-term contract
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner scores deal to support production and well services.
  • US rig count loses two offshore units
    Just 23 offshore drilling rigs now in operation in the US Gulf market, Baker Hughes says.
  • Saga passenger thought to have gone overboard
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Strike looms over Rotterdam
    Dutch port faces industrial action early in the New Year as workers react to automation plans.
  • Boxes overboard
    US line Matson investigating how it lost 12 containers from vessel off California.
  • Teekay Tankers boosts dividend and nets loan
    Kevin Mackay-led owner reveals switch to floating payout and arrival of major refinancing package.
  • Safargo inks tanker double
    Singapore bulker owner linked to move into bitumen shipping with deal at Huangpu Wenchong.
  • CMA CGM adds service
    French owner launches new international route to carry Ecuadorian bananas.
  • Anchor-handler earnings hit year-high
    Owners securing $130,000 per day for rig moves as North Sea spot fleet approaches sell-out.
  • Paris agreement controversy
    Newly signed climate deal welcomed by ICS but NGOs wary of absence of shipping from final text.
  • ABG Shipyard deal "off"
    Attempt to sell loss-making Indian yard to Abu Dhabi investor reportedly fails.
  • Trafigura boosts dry business
    Giant trader and shipowner makes a profit from bulkers through index-linking of time-chartered fleet.
  • Cheniere CEO exits
    Market abuzz with what board changes will mean for pioneering US exporter.
  • Silver lining amid bulker market blues
    Martin Stopford questions if today's depressed market offers another "magic moment" for buying bulkers.
  • Talks failure hits HMM
    Owner's share price drops 14% after negotiations with North Korea end without restoring tourism to Mount Kumgang.
  • DSME HQ deal "fails"
    Report claims Mirae fund has not raised the $151m needed to buy Korean shipbuilder's head office.
  • Should investors take a peek at products?
    Morgan Stanley says gap between products tanker rates and stock prices is worth exploring.
  • Dolphin Group files
    Seismic vessel operator to seek bankruptcy protection after talks with stakeholders fail.
  • CIMC share shifts pockets
    Ownership of China International Marine Containers to change after giant Chinese merger.
  • Ren slams state support of shipbuilders
    Yangzijiang boss critical of bailouts as his yard eyes partnerships to crack the LNG market.
  • Cosco, CSG shares hammered
    CCHC and CSCL see a quarter wiped off their value after merger announcement; tanker owner CSDC prospers however.
  • "Asset restructuring" ahead
    Cosco and CSG look for economies of scale as more details of merger are released.
  • Indian yards call for support
    Recently announced government subsidies may not be enough to help firms compete globally, say experts.
  • Transpetro cans LPG newbuilding duo
    Brazilian oil major's tanker arm looks to walk away from delayed orders, but may face compensation claim.
  • VDR voices German fleet concerns
    Trade body says further decline in size of merchant fleet poses threat to Germany as a maritime location.
  • Oceanfleet chief charged
    Engineers formally charged in Greek open-hatch bulker 'magic pipe' polution case.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • House passes Customs reauthorization bill
  • IMO welcomes COP21 agreement to control global warming
  • BlueWater Reporting Carrier Report: APL sale rumors turn to reality
  • Port of Salalah inaugurates new cargo terminal
  • Airport cargo volumes see sluggish growth in October
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • IATA: 'Subdued' air cargo demand to continue in 2016
  • Two ship engineers indicted for illegal oil discharges
  • HKIA reports 3.1% decline in November cargo throughput
  • COSCO, China Shipping merger would see CSCL exit container trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • ICE Brent closes nearly flat after testing 2008-09 crisis lows
    ICE January Brent settled 1 cent lower at $37.92/b. NYMEX January crude settled 69 cents higher at $36.31/b.
  • IMO to press ahead with scheme to monitor bunker consumption
    UN agency welcomes the Paris climate change accord.
  • Strike threat hangs over Rotterdam
    Dispute rooted in Job fears and automation plans.
  • Crude oil prices resume their fall
    'Absolutely no chance' that Iran will limit its output.
  • OW ship arrest dispute resolved
    Physical supplier had been paid but ship operator settles with bank.
  • Paris deal a 'disappointment' to some, admits ICS
    But International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the agreement and predicts that IMO member states will deliver CO2 cuts.
  • LNG-fuelled ferry makes debut
    Ship will operate in environmentally sensitive area in North Sea.
  • Singapore November bunker fuel sales rise 9.5% on month to 3.98 million mt
    No recorded sales of 180 CST LSFO or 500 CST LSFO in November, says MPA data.
  • Cockett Marine Oil executive changes portfolio
    Cem Saral starts new role as Group Chief Operating Officer.
  • ECA Watch: What's the score?
    Developments have not been quite as predicted with regards to prices, compliance, fuel quality or the attractiveness of alternatives to MGO.

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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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