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December 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM greets Christmas with a blizzard of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • MOL ups Asia-west coast South America rate US$750/TEU on January 15
  • Panama Canal Authority starts process to find builder of new box terminal
  • Oman's Port of Salalah announces two CMA CGM weekly calls from CMA CGM
  • Estonia's Port of Tallinn volumes fall, boxes off 37pc, bulk by 20pc
  • CMA CGM deploys reefer ships to capture Ecuadorian-Med banana market
  • Schenker to acquire 75pc of Redhead Holdings and form JV in UK
  • CenterPoint Prop marks International Transload Logistics' Joliet opening
  • US lawmakers pass buck on currency, trade enforcement to White House
  • CMA CGM makes changes of shipping routes between Europe and West Africa
  • Global warming alarmist Carbon War Room hurt shipping not cited in Paris
  • Emirates unhappy with Chinese refusal to widen landing, marketing rights
  • Air freight demand from China slows down, but continues to be strong
  • New Pakistani policy: Open skies likely to generate huge airport revenues
  • Business blasts government's delay over Heathrow-Gatwick runway decision

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Global shipping industry welcomes Paris Climate Change agreement
  • Nitrogen Blanketing - Tanks
  • Shippers working with lines to smoothen implementation of mandatory container weight verification rule
  • WAX service to resume direct calls in Cameroon
  • Ministry of Shipping taking initiatives to strengthen infrastructure of Major Ports & improve their efficiency
  • Commerce Secretary to inaugurate INSTC Conference on Dec. 22 in Mumbai
  • Centre cuts MEP on onion to $400/t
  • India not in favour of 'zero-duty' model in FTAs
  • INR recovers against dollar after Asian currencies firm up
  • Japan to provide INR 5,536-cr. loan for metro rail projects in Chennai & Ahmedabad

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley slashes dry bulk outlook
    Morgan Stanley analyst Fotis Giannakoulis. Credit: IHS/Greg MillerAdding to the drumbeat of bleak predictions, Morgan Stanley has sharply lowered its outlook for the dry bulk sector and downgraded multiple public owners. "We expect the market to remain under pressure at least through 2017 as most of the large orderbook is delivered...
  • DSIC Offshore wins five ethane tanker orders
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore shipyard has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of five very large ethane carriers. The 85,000cbm vessels with IMO type c type 3 -ear shaped tanks are to be built for Jaccar Holdings-Hartmann subsidiary JHW Engineering & Contracting. The DNV-GL classed vessels which are scheduled to be...
  • Marshall Islands first to adopt new standard for PMSCs
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands has informed those companies with vessels under its flag that "effective 1 January 2016, companies shall engage only those PMSCs that are certified to the new ISO 28007-1:2015 standard by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authorised certification body". The Marshall Islands, the world's third...
  • New manual reporting software with integrated analysis tool
    INTERSCHALT develops solution for fleet-wide, uniform, manual data collection on board. Manual reporting software Bluetracker[express] also uses Bluetracker web applications. Presentation of complete Bluetracker software at the International Conference on Ship Efficiency in Hamburg. INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, the provider of maritime software for cargo and fleet management, presented its enh
  • Rickmers posts 4Q loss amid weak charter market
    Rickmers Maritime's Kaethe C Rickmers, on charter to NYK. Credit: HasenpuschRickmers Maritime said it will post a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year due to the depressed container ship charter markets that forced a write-down in the value of its vessels. The losses stem from a USD129 million impairment...
  • IACS adopts cyber safety as 'third pillar'
    Cyber safety of integrated operating systems is the new focus for IACS. Credit: Korean Maritime University.The threat to ship safety from cyber attack has led the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to expand its maritime remit beyond hull and machinery to cyber safety. Describing cyber safety as the 'third pillar'...
  • NOL takeover unlikely to affect Singapore's trade volume, predicts analyst
    Singapore. Olaf SchmidtFrance's CMA CGM takeover of Neptune Orient Line (NOL) will not cannibalise trade volume throughput in Singapore's port, according to Will Carnwath, partner of investor relationship firm Brunswick Group. He told IHS Fairplay that CMA CGM has excess cargo to be handled in both the port of Singapore and...
  • Norway trials new age of e-navigation with NAVTOR
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has initiated the first full-scale trial of e-navigation in Norwegian waters in conjunction with NAVTOR, a global leader in e-navigation technology and services. The test sees the ferry MS Stavangerfjord digitally sharing its routing information with NCA via NAVTOR's NavStation, the world's first 'digital chart...
  • STX O&S creditors agree to USD375 million injection
    The Korea Development Bank is the yard's lead creditor. Credit: PACreditor banks of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding have agreed to further cash injection of KRW453 billion (USD375 million). STX O&S, which at one point, was the country's fourth biggest shipbuilder, began voluntary debt restructuring in May 2013 after...
  • Dredger catches fire in Haifa port.
    Credit: Haifa portNo injuries were reported from a fire that broke out on onboard a China-flagged hopper dredger while it was berthed at Israel Shipyards, in Haifa port. Avi Shachaf, CEO of Israel Shipyards, told IHS Fairplay that the vessel Hang Bo 3001 was carrying out dredging work in Haifa harbour. While repairs...
  • Hanjin Aqua casualty damages re-assessed
    Hanjin Aqua. Credit: Malte SchwarzDamages arising from a container ship that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December 2015, are estimated at USD53.24 million. HI Gold Kmarin No.8, the fund that owns the 4,532 teu Hanjin Aqua, said in a Korea Exchange filing on 15 December that KB Insure's initial...
  • Total tonnage of bulkers scrapped in 2015 could be second highest in history
    Credit: AffeldtThe total deadweight tonnage of dry bulk carriers demolished in 2015 is expected to be the second highest in history, after 2012. With just two weeks to go before 2015 ends, at least 328 bulkers totalling more than 25.6 million dwt have been broken up. In 2012, 33.4 million dwt of bulkers...
  • Ampelmann awarded the first Walk to Work contract in Brazil
    Ampelmann E-type mobilised on the AHT Smit Nicobar. Credit: AmpelmannDelft, 15th of December 2015 - Ampelmann, the global leader in motion compensated access solutions, has been awarded its first contract in Brazil. Under the contract, Ampelmann will provide its E-Type system to Boskalis in support of an extended FPSO maintenance...
  • Singapore bunker sales surge amid price slump
    Singapore bunkering. Credit: MPABunker sales in Singapore surged 10% in November month-on-month to 3.98 million metric tonnes, the third highest month of the year. According to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the highest monthly bunker volume was sold in Singapore during August. In that month, bunker...
  • China-Europe container shipments by rail to expand in 2016
    Source: DB Schenker Source: DB Schenker Volumes of containerised cargo travelling between China and Europe by rail are growing as operators increase frequencies and state organisations along the route lend their weight to the development of new services. Two-way services from Asia's largest railway hub in the city of Chengdu in southwest...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Analysis: NOL/APL buy a big deal for CMA CGM, but a missed opportunity for Maersk?
  • AstraZeneca eyes major shift from air freight to ocean: a 'more-controlled' environment for drugs
  • Haulage sector welcomes driver apprentice scheme, but government must commit to funding
  • Parcel firms fined €672m for price-fixing in France
  • Lufthansa Cargo cheers up - and eyes all-777 freighter fleet
  • Deutsche Bahn to cut freight routes in turnaround plan
  • Cargo Network Services appoints IATA old hand as new president

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 114
  • Brodosplit cuts steel for LNG fueled containerships
  • DeJong & Lebet designing new Mississippi riverboat
  • ClassNK issues SoC to two Gujarat ship recyclers
  • The Best Ships of 2015
  • Ultra Deep orders new design DSCV plus option

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham Oks changes for Bellwether on the Bay sites
  • Giant CMA CGM container ship headed to Port of Los Angeles
  • Braemar taps Kevin Constable as Ports and Harbors manager
  • Seven firms pay civil penalties to Federal Maritime Administration
  • Container group names Freese Connie Award winner for 2015

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Data Hub: Big ships hurt South American load factors
    MDS Transmodal examines the decline in southbound trade
  • West African suezmaxes succeed in resisting charterers dastardly machinations
    Rate rises for West African suezmaxes and for their Black Sea compatriots, while aframaxes experience a mixed week
  • The Baltic Dry Index hits its second record low in a month
    Indicator pushed down by oversupply of vessels combined with falling demand for raw materials such as iron ore and coal from powerhouse China
  • DHT extends three VLCC time charters at firm rates
    New charters to support additional dividend increases and debt deleveraging
  • ICTSI Oregon confident customers will return
    But ongoing labour dispute in Portland makes the timing of their return "unpredictable", says terminal operator chief
  • APL acquisition bid sees CMA CGM's Saadé clan soar up the top 100
    Family behind the French container line now ranked 14
  • Oakland on-board for landmark voyage
    Largest boxship to call at US shores adds another California call to port rotation
  • Box Ships slumps to third-quarter loss
    Recent fixtures indicative of further rate softening, says Greek containership owner
  • BW LPG bites off another slice of Aurora
    BW now owns 15% of Aurora, with further purchases expected, as Avance's rival bid struggles
  • Torm restructuring ends
    Share cancellation marks final step of significant restructuring
  • Charles Taylor appoints Insurance Services chief executive
    Luisa Barile succeeds Stephen Card
  • Transpacific traffic growth grinds to a halt
    October volumes down 0.7% on last year, but Canadian ports continue to make gains on US rivals
  • Lockton to acquire PL Ferrari
    Broker enters negotiations to acquire Italian marine P&I specialist and take an investment stake in Singaporean broker
  • Cosco-CSCL alliance decision could face scrutiny from regulators
    CKYHE may ring alarm bells by breaching 30% level in market share in Asia-Europe trade if enlarged Cosco joins alliance
  • Vallianz Holdings unit to enter refinancing exercise
    Subsdiary will refinance bulk of its bank loans worth around $293.3m
  • Norwegian Cruise Line launches secondary public offering
    Company to repurchase 10.3m shares from two shareholders
  • Larger valemax fleet likely to benefit Vale
    New valemax breakeven costs could be lower than current freight rates, say L&S brokers
  • Poland seeks slice of China's One Belt, One Road pie
    Country developing port and logistics in effort to become regional hub
  • Economou stake in DryShips to rise after $10m loan conversion
    Move will assist in gaining shareholder approval for reverse stock split, say executives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • CP, NS dispute facts amid speculation of proxy fight ahead
    With expectations that Canadian Pacific Railway is about to launch a proxy fight for control of Norfolk Southern Railway, the Calgary-based railroad's recent response to an NS white paper is the latest attempt to convince investors to give the deal yet another look at its pitch. CP's chances of success in...
  • Logistics veteran Tommy Barnes joins project44 as president
    Project44, a company designing a transportation management system that will link logistics and transport operators in the "Cloud," chose trucking and logistics executive Tommy Barnes as president. Barnes will spearhead project44's efforts to forge strategic partnerships. Connecting carriers and third-party logistics companies in real-time, while eliminating the need for electronic data...
  • US freight shipments flat, spending declines, Cass says
    Shipment volumes in the U.S. were flat in November from October, but shipper spending on transportation declined, according to the November Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year, both shipment volumes and shipper expenditures were significantly lower than in November 2014, when the economy was still enjoying the afterglow of a strong third quarter. "This...
  • Prince Rupert considers further container terminal expansion
    DP World, the new owner of Prince Rupert's container terminal, and the port authority are already considering expanding the port's annual capacity by more than 700,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - even though the latest buildout has yet to be completed. The duo's decision to study further expansion comes as U.S. importers...
  • JOC Economist: US containerized exports to rebound in 2016
    JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno expects U.S. containerized exports to end the year down 2.5 percent from 2014 but rebound by 4 percent next year, as global growth bolsters slumping U.S. export markets. October outbound shipments dropped 4.7 percent, according to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS. It...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers push modest westbound rate hike
    Westbound trans-Pacific carriers intend to implement modest rate increases of $100 per 40-foot container from West Coast ports to Asia, and $200 from the East Coast, in order to prevent rates from falling so low that it would make more financial sense to ship the containers back to Asia empty. The...
  • APMT Pipavav buys new cranes to expand capacity
    APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port, a minor, non-major facility on India's west coast, has acquired three new quay cranes in order to expand capacity and improve service. The new cranes will replace three older units deployed at the container terminal, and the upgrade is expected to reduce turn times and increase...
  • Funds available, but US ports need to invest smarter
    Port of SeattleISELIN, New Jersey - Even though container ports potentially have access to large sums of money needed to build the infrastructure to handle today's mega-ships, port authorities need to better understand the value of their assets and be more judicious in generating revenue for port expansion, according to...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Crude exports holding up US agreement?
    Democratic leader says proposal to lift ban is the last major hurdle to prevent shutdown.
  • Europe demand slump sinks Atlantic MRs
    Surplus of distillates in Europe and Rhine River water levels pull down rates.
  • Ultrapetrol to miss payments on debt
    Shipowner launches restructuring talks as it withholds interest and principal due.
  • PSVs soar to year high
    Clarksons Platou says supply ships rate recovery driven by bad weather and aggressive laying up.
  • DHT secures healthy pay rise for VLCC trio
    New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong market as three tankers secure extended deals worth $85m.
  • Stena AB profit dips
    Swedish tanker and ferry group posts lower Q3 earnings as finance costs rise.
  • Apollo and Genting sale to gross $594m
    Offering in Norwegian Cruise Line stock prices at $57.65, 3% below latest closing price.
  • Another eight for Pertamina
    Indonesian state group spending $200m on new 17,500-dwt tankers at domestic shipyards.
  • Hoegh Partners on the rise
    Long term contract coverage delivers for FSRU owner in Q3 as the company pushes up its earnings.
  • POSH guides for red ink
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner says an impairment loss will adversely affect its full year result.
  • Doeksen sells ro-pax
    Dutch owner offloads 1988-built Spathoek to undisclosed buyer.
  • Double for Damen
    Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti signs with Dutch shipbuilder for two ASD tugs.
  • Two more yards certified
    Japan's ClassNK issues statements of compliance to Indian breakers Shree Ram and Leela.
  • Keeping watertight
    UK P&I Club says owners need to be vigilant to stop costly cargo damage claims.
  • Chinpo guilty in sanctions trial
    Singapore ship agency convicted of transferring money for North Korea in Chong Chon Gang case.
  • Two dead in ferry accident
    Crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Tanker owners 'to get the love they deserve'
    Deutsche Bank selects tanker trio as top picks for 2016 and suggests investors will warm to the sector.
  • BW LPG hikes leading position at Aurora
    World's largest VLGC owner builds on its major shareholding in latest twist to takeover saga.
  • Ferry death
    Ferry crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Three in, one out at Klaveness
    Norwegian owner orders new combination carriers in China, but tears up deal for second kamsarmax newbuilding.
  • Tax boost for ODL
    Norwegian drillship owner overturns $46m rig charge in ruling by country's supreme court.
  • CMA CGM snaps up NOL shares
    French liner giant is acquiring rival's stock at a 6% discount to proposed takeover bid price.
  • RMT issues profit warning
    Depressed state of the market prompts containership leasing company to write-down vessel values.
  • Duo to sell Norwegian Cruise Line shares
    Genting and Apollo Global Management gear up for sale of $615m worth of stock.
  • Box Ships falls to loss
    Box Ships saw its third-quarter results sink into the red as it suffered from slumping charter rates.
  • Navigator suffers ship fire in the US
    Upper Houston Ship Channel closed as US Coast Guard contends with fire aboard gas carrier.
  • CAI plans share buyback
    Container lessor looks to boost returns to shareholders with potential $9m spending spree.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Florida's path to becoming a major logistics gateway
  • Transpacific container carriers announce rate hike for U.S. exports
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters post weak November volumes
  • Federal supply chain advisory committee seeks new members
  • Port Manatee advances trade initiative with Honduras
  • Contargo introduces new Frankfurt-Rotterdam rail connection
  • PLS Logistics opens new office in San Antonio
  • GAO: U.S. LNG exports will require 100 ships
  • French Competition Authority fines TNT, K + N
  • Executive Moves: J.B. Hunt and Smartrac
  • Report: Port of L.A. let China Shipping skirt clean-air mandates
  • DB Schenker acquires U.K. trucking carrier
  • LPG tanker fire causes Houston Ship Channel closure
  • COSCO, CSCL stock sinks following merger announcement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Tolson launches consultancy for bunker sector
    'Focus is on providing strategic, practical and independent counsel.'
  • Sydney cruise ship emissions: Row far from settled
    Resident takes aim at Carnival in local paper.
  • Focus on building LNG bunker terminals could help loss-making yard
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is to specialise in LNG offshore bunkering terminals in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.
  • Lubricant trader appointed to Aegean's Hamburg office
    Antonis Gavalas has eight years of industry experience in the lubricants market.
  • Fitch improves outlook for shipping
    But smaller operators remain vulnerable.
  • LNG-ready ship launched in United States
    Product tanker took a year to build.
  • Japan's October bonded bunker fuel sales up month-on-month
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading changes name
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • Japan's Oct bonded bunker fuel sales rise 12% from Sep to 2.35 mil barrels
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Current theory for fuel production 'is wrong', says professor
    Researchers find new method to produce cleaner fuel.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading to undergo name change
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • New Orleans-Houston high sulfur bunker fuel spread widest since Dec 2014
    'New Orleans is suffering some barge congestion', says bunker trader.

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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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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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