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November 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rates down 39pc to US$409/TEU, falling 8pc to USWC and down 9pc to USEC
  • Not easy to find a buyer for Singapore's NOL, says Alphaliner
  • Twenty-one new boxships rolled out in October
  • LA port follows other West Coast facilities with box volume down in October
  • Trans-Siberian Railway sees box traffic to/from China rise 89pc
  • Agility's Q3 earnings rise 5pc to US$45 million despite lower air cargo volume
  • Drop in coal transport drags down North American railroad carload volumes
  • Azerbaijan invited to join 'Viking' container train project
  • Russian researchers come up with conceptual design for Arctic containership
  • Corinna Seidel is new department head of Communications for Dachser in Asia Pacific
  • Cargojet posts Q3 loss of US$1.66 million
  • FTA rallies MPs to save Belfast from losing air cargo to rivals
  • Emirates SkyCargo's new freighter terminal is opened in Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
  • India considering new waterways with Bangladesh
  • Iran is open for business, says UK's leading independent freight forwarder
  • IRClass acquires leading test laboratory, takes another step into industrial testing & standards field
  • Liner agent's slip-up results in hefty fine by US Customs & Border Protection
  • Maersk Line says result driven by much weaker than expected demand & low rates
  • SCI registers profit for Q2 & H1
  • TSA in partnership for SOLAS container weight documentation compliance
  • Reduce LNG prices, India asks Qatar
  • APSEZ to acquire Kattupalli Port in Tamil Nadu
  • Coal imports at Major Ports up in April-Oct.
  • Indian participation sought for Colombo port expansion project
  • Mundra Customs facilitates approval of SMTP copy during Saturdays, Sundays & holidays
  • Port industry's largest joint environmental initiative concludes on reassuring note
  • Revamped Gopalpur Port gets ready to resume commercial operation
  • Forex reserves down to $351.73 bn
  • Govt aiming at $ 900 bn export target by 2020
  • Imposing anti-dumping duty seen hiking price of finished goods
  • INR sees overall decline
  • MACCIA certificate programme on export documentation & procedures on Dec. 2
  • Nepal requests China to supply essential commodities

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Funds to improve roads in Macedonia
  • Ceres investing in Euronav
  • Evans to co-pilot drone pioneer company
  • 20 years on the Irish Sea
  • 100 new trucks
  • Skycargo terminal officially inaugurated
  • Appointee to bulk up business for PD Ports
  • US aviation leader visits Dubai Air Show
  • Inspections go portable at MOL
  • Heathrow exports top GBP 48 billion mark
  • India invests in heavyhaul traction
  • K + N managing spare parts logistics for BMW
  • Racing for Corozal
  • Switching to rail and saving millions of road kms
  • Moving day today for Braemar
  • Girteka opening purse strings wide

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Mixed fortunes for Singapore offshore maritime companies
    The week ended with mixed fortunes for Singapore-based offshore companies as they reported their financial performances for the third quarter. The market in general is facing reduced offshore activities coupled with offshore vessels overcapacity and weak oil prices. Firms with huge exposure to deep water and subsea drillings are particularly hard-hit...
  • US public shipping proceeds collapse
    Only 23 offerings year-to-date. Credit: IHS.US-listed shipowners are on pace to generate 63% fewer proceeds from equity and debt offerings this year than in 2014. If the current trend holds through December - and it seems virtually certain that it will - 2015 will end as the worst year for...
  • Lauritzen losses continue
    A vessel decked in J. Lauritzen colours. Photo: Igor MalushkoJ. Lauritzen Holding, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and small LPG carrier operator, has posted deep losses for both the third quarter of 2015 and the first nine months of the year and says no signs of an improvement of...
  • BW Pacific withdraws Oslo IPO
    The Oslo Stock Exchange. Credit: PABW Pacific, the product tanker unit in the Singapore based BW Maritime group, says it has withdrawn a planned IPO of shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange. "The Company has resolved not to proceed with the offering and listing under the current market conditions," BW Pacific...
  • Hyundai Heavy industries and Saudi ARAMCO to explore yard opportunities in Saudi Arabia
    Credit: PA Saudi ARAMCO CEO Amin H Nasser and HHI's senior VP of corporate planning Chung Ki-sun signed the agreement on 12 November. The agreement also covers the maritime diesel engine manufacturing in the kingdom. Discussions about a collaboration began when the oil company's directors visited HHI's Ulsan yard in April 2015. Saudi ARAMCO...
  • Port captain falls into sea in Ulsan
    Ulsan port. Credit: Ulsan Port AuthorityA port captain is feared to have drowned after a freak accident following an inspection in a VLCC in South Korea's Ulsan port. The Ulsan coast guard said that the port captain, identified only as Lee, 54, remains missing after falling into the water around 03.21hrs...
  • Container ship anchorage waiting times at global ports, October 2015
    The following IHS Maritime & Trade monthly report provides the latest statistical analysis on container ship anchorage waiting times at global ports from around the world. Waiting times are compiled by IHS from satellite tracking data using IHS AISLive. Key Points: Indonesia ports showed more containers traded in October; Shipping...
  • Singapore forum discusses Arctic climate change
    The negative effects of climate change in the Arctic Circle on Singapore's shipping industry was the main topic discussed in the Arctic Circle Singapore Forum 2015 on 12 November. "Temperatures in the Arctic show that the region is warming twice as fast as the rest of world," said Singapore's minister of...
  • Tanker owner convicted in US on water pollution charges
    Norwegian tanker operator DSD Shipping and three crew members were convicted in Alabama of MARPOL and other violations that could cost the company over USD4 million in fines. The conviction, announced on 10 November, includes counts of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Also convicted were three Chinese nationals who face...
  • Van Oord wins EUR100 million wind farm deal
    The inauguration of the Walney offshore wind farm. Credit: PADONG Energy of Denmark has contracted Dutch dredging giant Van Oord for the transport and installation of 87 foundations for the Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the UK. Located in the Irish Sea, about 19 km off the Walney Island coast...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Banning lithium batteries from aircraft bellies won't stop fake or smuggled shipments - IATA
  • Asia-Europe box rates take a 40% tumble - now shippers face a 2016 dilemma
  • Surge in protectionist measures blamed for sapping trade
  • FedEx takeover of TNT an opportunity, not a challenge, for us, says DHL Express
  • China logistics firm SF to build up aircraft fleet for international push
  • CH Robinson names Bob Biesterfeld as North American surface transport head

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • What's the best way to state the size of a ROPAX?
  • NSRP looks at shipbuilding cost management software
  • BAE Norfolk wins $25.2 million DDG 98 contract
  • BW Pacific scrubs IPO plans
  • New Norwegian rescue vessel named for Idar Ulstein

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Port of Olympia calling for hearing examiner proposals
  • Crowley Maritime names Craig Tornga stakeholder relations V.P. for Alaska
  • Peace Arch Customs officers save life of ailing woman
  • Eleven firms show interest in Port of Corozal operations
  • Port Metro Vancouver assisting with City of Port Moody anchorage project

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • CMG and Sinotrans at work on merger plans
    Chinese newspaper says Beijing wants a draft consolidation plan as soon as possible
  • High-dividend payouts criticised at Marine Money forum
    Clean corporate structure hailed as key ingredient for a public company, but high-dividend payouts criticised for lack of balance sheet flexibility
  • Freight rates take another tumble
    Asia-Europe rates slump 40% in a week as GRIs fade into memory
  • Thailand's Regional Container Lines sinks into the red
    Carrier to pursue cost cuts to counter falling freight rates
  • BW Pacific scraps Oslo listing
    Cancellation comes on heels of Hapag-Lloyd's tepid trading debut in Frankfurt
  • DSME halts VLGC construction after fire incident
    Government launched investigation into cause of fire
  • Singapore court dismisses bank's bid to force Mercator into supervision
    Dry bulk shipowner to continue with its recovery plans
  • China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry to develop car park business
    Group trying to diversify away from shipbuilding core
  • Courage Marine posts losses in dismal dry bulk market
    Bulkers owner expects challenging year ahead
  • Kalmar delivers six RTG cranes to ICTSI's Mexican unit
    Cranes are part of port's expansion project plan
  • Ardmore Shipping to offload two chemical tankers for $38.5m
    New York Stock Exchange-listed company expects $1.6m net gain from the transaction
  • CSL Americas, Algoma acquire self-unloading bulkers
    Five vessels purchased from Norway-based Klaveness Ship Holding
  • Nordic American Tankers raises stake in Nordic American Offshore
    Nordic American Tankers now has a 26.5% stake in the offshore company
  • Pangaea Logistics posts profit despite dry bulk gloom
    Cargo connections and asset flexibility prove their worth

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • US transport job openings shrink
  • Has the US truckload spot market hit bottom?
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate free fall won't relent
  • Port Everglades sets new annual TEU record
  • New Orleans tops 500,000 TEUs in 12 months for first time
  • Oakland in talks on logistics complex
  • Santos dockworkers back away from port action at 11th hour
  • Slide show: Five changes every shipper should prepare for
  • Use foreign routes or lose them, transport minister tells Indonesia airlines
  • Carriers outline hefty Asia-Europe rate hikes as spot rates tumble

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Woman goes over side of Norwegian Pearl
    Coast Guard was still searching Friday after incident during party off the coast of Cuba.
  • Maritime Equity pays part of Genco debt
    Peter Georgiopoulos-linked private company pays two-thirds of $1.5m in technical fees
  • Port Everglades reports record throughput
    Rail transfer facility fuels 5% increase in container movements for 2015 fiscal year.
  • TOTE said to offer El Faro settlements
    Families of crew offered $500,000 each after sinking of US-flag ro-ro.
  • Products tankers collide in Russia's Arctic
    Two Valkur ships are damaged after incident while transiting the Northern Sea Route.
  • HSH Nordbank may sell shipping loans
    Troubled German lender looking to find a manager for its bad bank in control of maritime assets.
  • Oakland port to upsize
    US West Coast port aims to boost container handling through new deal.
  • HAL wants review of $21.5m jury verdict
    Carnival subsidiary asks district court to reconsider damages imposed for 2011 accident.
  • HAL gets $21.5m for cruiseship's glass door
    Carnival subsidiary asks US district court to review hefty fine imposed for 2011 accident.
  • Glass door costs HAL $21.5m
    Carnival subsidiary asks US district court to review hefty fine imposed for 2011 accident.
  • Fletcher lays up PSV
    Owner warns of officer exodus in dire market as it stacks one of its five vessels.
  • TTA sees dry growth
    Bulker division of Thai owner posts strong result in third quarter despite global slowdown.
  • SFI confirms sale
    John Fredriksen-controlled company says 1998-built suezmax Mindanao fetches $21.2m.
  • Strategic Value Partners lifts Genco stake
    Connecticut-based 'deep-value' investment firm owns 17.3% of New York bulker owner.
  • AHTS supply chopped
    UK anchor-handler spot market down to just 12 ships after lay-ups, but activity very quiet.
  • "The bigger the better"
    Maersk Line's CFO says depressed liner industry could benefit from consolidation as NOL takeover talks continue.
  • Korean orders to plunge
    Kexim report says leading shipyards will see 27% drop in new business this year.
  • Interferry urges change
    Ferry body working on new ways for the EU to monitor fuel use on ro-paxes carrying mixed cargoes.
  • Dof Subsea optimistic despite red ink in third
    Owner logs loss in Q3 but CEO Mons Aase says future earnings visibility still good.
  • Sino-Global earnings fall
    US-listed tanker and logistics company's result slips despite revenue rise.
  • All Leisure Group gets $4.6m cash injection
    UK small cruiseship owner enters eight year sale-and-leaseback deal with its chairman's private company.
  • Boskalis maintains profit view
    Dutch shipping group seeing lower offshore demand, but holds to 2015 earnings forecast.
  • Eidesvik in the red
    Offshore market takes toll on Norwegian owner; more lay-ups possible.
  • Vallianz holds firm
    Offshore vessel owner sustains profitability in third quarter despite industry's headwinds.
  • KSS profit up 25%
    South Korean LPGC and tanker owner enjoys strong Q3 as revenue rises.
  • Hurtigruten hits new high
    Norwegian cruiseferry company posts best ever quarterly profit after efficiency drive.
  • Brodosplit builds boxships
    Croatian shipyard starts work on four 2,000-teu dual-fuel vessels for its own account.
  • Conti orders tanker trio
    German owner returns to favourite Chinese shipyard for 74,000-dwt LR1s.
  • Cuomo vetoes Port Ambrose LNG project
    Hoegh LNG-backed project effectively killed off in the face of concerns over security, environment and safety.
  • BW Pacific pulls IPO
    Singapore tanker owner falls victim to tumultuous couple of weeks for public tanker companies.
  • Cuomo vetos Port Ambrose LNG project
    Hoegh LNG-backed project effectively killed off in the face of concerns over security, environment and safety.
  • Saudi Aramco teams with Hyundai
    Korean shipbuilding giant looks to have stolen a march on Singapore rival in bid for Saudi yard.
  • El Faro's bridge deck discovered, NTSB says
    But search crews still hunting for voyage data recorder from sunken TOTE Maritime ro-ro.
  • Corozal concession attracts a crowd
    Contract to operate new Pacific coast Panama Canal port expected to see intense competition.
  • BW Pacific IPO in trouble amid pricing
    Owner's effort to raise $250m in Oslo listing won't happen within target range and may not sell at all.
  • Pangaea sees third quarter turnaround
    The Rhode Island-based bulker operator reports profit as costs fell faster than revenue.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Spot container rates decline on major trades
  • CMA CGM, Delmas join transpacific loop
  • Port of Oakland in talks with CenterPoint to build logistics complex
  • HHLA's intermodal segment thrives despite weak container revenues
  • U.S. begins importing Uruguay's all-natural, NE3-certified beef
  • Port Everglades grows TEU volumes 5% in FY2015
  • Tanker company, seamen convicted in pollution case
  • New York nixes proposed offshore LNG hub
  • Enhanced commercial export assistance tool covers 120 countries
  • Commerce releases 50 state-by-state TPP reports
  • Port NOLA sets container throughput record
  • U.S. import, export prices continue falling in October
  • Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson and Crowley

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
  • Cockett wants arrested vessel sold at auction
    Bunker supplier seeking more than $1 million from owners of the Nova Star.
  • 'Shipowers are waiting for prices to come down'
    Singapore IFO soften as crude tumbles
  • OPEC oil exports to rise
    By 30,000 b/d in 4 weeks to Nov 28, according to analyst.
  • Bunker disputes prompt ship arrest in India
    Bunker company and bank chasing outstanding bills.
  • EU moves closer to ECA drone surveillance
    Pilot service planned by Emsa.
  • Benchmark prices slide as crude inventories grow
    Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since August on Thursday.
  • Singapore bunker sales fall for second month in a row
    Traders say demand was dampened by firm prices and ample supplies.
  • Singapore registry welcomes more 'green ships'
    Total of 247 'green ships' under Singapore flag, says MPA.
  • Bunker savings propel Viking Line profits
    Bunker price developments currently having 'favourable effect' on earnings, it says.
  • More MFM-equipped bunker tankers operating at Singapore
    Number has increased to 43, shows data from MPA.

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