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November 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Mothballed containership fleet surpasses 1m TEU mark
  • South Korea's KMTC reviews fleet structure ahead of hard times in intra-Asia trade
  • Eleven major international port operators bid for Panama Canal's Port of Corozal
  • Panama expansion unlikely to bring boom in transshipments: port analyst says
  • Subic's NCT2 marks a milestone by taking delivery of 100,000th TEU
  • FTA repeats call for better protection for truckers before some die in Calais
  • Shanghai's new cool-chain centre starts trial operation
  • Wal-Mart steps up pressure on suppliers to cut prices
  • Chinese demand for UK products boost value of British exports via Heathrow
  • SDV expands presence Thailand with new logistics centre
  • Forwarders hit by airfreight backlogs at key China airports, including Hong Kong
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers race cars for Macau Grand Prix
  • Lion City's aviation community raises US$176,000 for charity

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • "K" Line establishes "K" Line Shipping & Logistics LLC in Dubai with Sharaf Group
  • APM Terminals announces multi-purpose terminal JV at Qingdao port
  • Asia-Northern Europe spot rates continue to fall
  • CKYHE Alliance implementing service adjustment
  • CMA CGM announces service upgrade in New Zealand
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers third consecutive profitable quarter
  • India & Bangladesh sign Standard Operating Procedure to operationalise agreement on coastal shipping
  • Philips & Maersk Line commit to cut 20 pc CO2 for every Philips container moved
  • Small shipping cos seen facing bankruptcy & consolidation due to Chinese slowdown
  • TT Club champions operational best practice to improve US intermodal efficiency
  • Guargum exports to China likely to be hit
  • Steel imports increase 34 pc in Oct. despite safeguard duty
  • Any hike in rates at Cochin Port to hit business, say shippers
  • Fresh alternative likely to scrap TAMP
  • Rlys & Odisha sign MoU to develop rail infra
  • Agricultural exports shrink more than 20 pc in H1 2015
  • Between Onions & Fighter Jets

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Construction of Tampere tunnel going ahead
  • Fresh talent for Tachofresh
  • KLM welcomes first Dreamliner
  • Prizes for Dublin and Guadeloupe
  • New tractors for the new year
  • Newbuild comes out fighting
  • Airbus nets major order from TAP
  • VBW president re-elected
  • Another member for VTL network
  • Direct connection raises rail efficiency
  • Even more ships on ice
  • More freight at world's biggest cargo airport
  • Staking a claim in Turkey
  • Sweeping changes at Singpost
  • New rail services between Poland and Germany
  • Doubling the butterfly

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Cavotec wins port equipment orders worth more than EUR 9 million
    Global engineering group Cavotec has won five separate orders with a combined value of more than EUR 9 million for some of its key innovative technologies, including the Group's MoorMasterTM automated mooring system and the new Automatic Plug-in System (APS), highlighting the strength and diversity of Cavotec's portfolio. "These orders demonstrate...
  • New Joint Venture Agreement Established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
    November 16, 2015 - Today the Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal (JOT), which will be jointly owned and operated by both port authorities. "Whether...
  • ECDIS Ltd: Delivering a Full Spectrum of Deck and Navigation Courses
    With the introduction and approval of the new Instructor Training IMO course, ECDIS Ltd now offers one of the most extensive training portfolios across the Deck and Navigation spectrum. Whiteley, Hampshire September 2015 ECDIS Ltd is the only private training academy to offer 30 different courses, covering so much more than just...
  • Icarus flies too close to the sun
    For the past couple of years, dredging conferences have included at least one paper on how infrastructure investors should prepare for the surge of mega container ships. The main driver of this initiative has been Danish carrier Maersk, which has pushed the capacity of its vessels beyond 11,000 TEU to...
  • Steelmakers in China's grip
    last week a 45-year-old man died after falling from his apartment in London. He was the head of a British steel manufacturer that has struggled to compete against a tide of imported steel. The business is in administration, with 450 employees already laid off and the future of 1,200 others...
  • German ports lose more market share
    Containers at the port of Hamburg. Credit: PAHamburg and Bremerhaven continue to lose business within the North European range to their western competitors Rotterdam and Antwerp. General cargo and particularly container throughput continued to drop substantially during the third quarter in Hamburg, according to fresh data released by port marketing...
  • Incheon 2015 throughput lower than expected but port on track to open new terminal in 1Q16
    Incheon, South Korea. Credit: PAThroughput at the Port of Incheon in South Korea will be lower than expected in 2015 as a result of weak demand from Europe. The port expects to book throughput of less than 2.36 million teu this year, short of its original target of 2.6 million...
  • Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company looks to expand dry bulk
    The cargoes are to be delivered to several ports, including Santos, pictured here. Credit: CodespAbu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNATCO) is inviting bulker operators to tender for a contract of affreightment to ship granular sulphur in 2016. The initial contract would be for 10 cargoes from January to August 2016, with...
  • Korea's KAMCO launches new ship finance scheme
    The ship financing unit of South Korean finance house Korea Asset Management Corporation has introduced a new USD85.7 million ship financing scheme. KAMCO Ship Investment Management Corporation, in collaboration with Bank of Tokyo unit BOT Leasing and Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank and four shipping companies, including Sammok...
  • Avance Gas in USD million bid for Aurora LPG, seen too low
    Avance Gas Holding, the Oslo based VLGC owner has launched a NOK1.73 billion (USD200 million) to acquire Aurora LPG, another VLGC carrier owner headquartered in Norway, but the Aurora chairman has dismissed the bid as too low, a view shared by two shipping analysts. Avance Gas offers an exchange of shares,...
  • Dry bulk slump pushes Uni-Asia to loss in 3Q15
    Uni-Asia CEO Michio TanamotoThe deepening dry bulk slump saw Singapore-listed shipowner Uni-Asia Holdings (Uni-Asia) record a loss of USD1.1 million for the third quarter, compared with a profit of USD0.25 million in the same three month period last year. Despite the loss, Uni-Asia's revenue improved by 5% year-on-year to USD17.9 million...
  • New round of China shipping mergers on the cards
    A VLCC owned by a Sinotrans subsidiary. Credit: PAAs if a merger between Cosco and China Shipping was not complicated enough, this weekend brought news that China Merchants Group and Sinotrans-CSC Holdings could be busy with their own round of merger talks. The rumour has been around for a few...
  • Sembcorp Marine sets record in number of cruise ship repairs
    Pacific Eden was formerly known as Statendam, pictured here. Credit: HasenpuschSingapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine said that it has repaired 12 cruise ships this year with the completion of upgrades on Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria at its Admiralty Yard on 16 November. "2015 has been a busy year for...
  • Busan expects 5% growth in throughput as new port brings more transhipment business
    Busan port. Credit: Joachim AffeldtThe Busan Port Authority (BPA) expects 2015 container throughput to grow by around 5% that if realised would see total full-year throughput volume rise to more than 19.6 million teu. September throughput of 1.6 million teu was up 5.1% year on year. Throughput for the first nine...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Cargo crime on Europe's roads soars - 'gangs will now go after anything', says TAPA
  • Analysis: Deutsche Post DHL - staying optimistic for 2016, but caution advised
  • Bullish ICG snaps up containerships on its Eucon feeder services
  • Japan's ANA to convert passenger jets to expand air freight business
  • Quiet US ports spark slowdown fears as imports fall
  • Someone will be killed in 'lawless' Calais, UK hauliers warn

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • El Faro search mission ends without finding VDR
  • Conrad Shipyards bolsters backlog with new orders
  • Environmental Awards honor 1,601 ships
  • GulfMark Offshore files $250 million shelf registration
  • Damen nets order for cost saving fish farm concept
  • Gibdock wins series order for scrubber retrofits
  • New York Governor vetoes proposed LNG port

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Auto vessel loses steering grounds in Columbia River
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of Capesize vessel SEATTLE
  • Alaska Airlines adding flights from Seattle to Charleston
  • Port of Olympia postponing New Market planning meeting
  • Bunge Limited taps Borg as human resources boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • VLCC earnings slide $5,000 over the week as December dates yet to kick-off
    With only four November cargoes remaining, further softening expected in coming days
  • Cosco receives debt financing from China Development Bank
    The $3.1bn financing package will invest in a wide range of financial products
  • Hamburg down on China and Russia woes
    Rise in dry bulk fails to counter falling box volumes
  • Ports of Auckland to shrink its footprint
    Port to sell off Onehunga for public use due to draft limitations
  • Swiber reports net profit despite lacklustre offshore industry
    Stronger contributions from Latin America and cost control measures boosted earnings
  • Avance Gas moves to buy Aurora LPG
    Having previously tried to buy Aurora in hostile bid, Avance strikes again with exchange offer, spurring consolidation in LPG shipping
  • Sinotrans & CSC subsidiaries reveal parent plans reorganisation
    Merger between China Merchants Group and Sinotrans looks another step closer
  • Wallem sets up crewing agency in Shenzhen, China
    First foreign company to fully own a crewing agency in the country
  • Singapore handled 16% fewer containers in October
    Box throughput at Singapore port falls in first 10 months of 2015
  • Maersk Container Industry's new $200m Chile factory delivers first reefer containers
    Maersk Line and CMA CGM place new reefer orders
  • Sembcorp Marine finishes Carnival unit cruiseships upgrade
    Group has repaired, upgraded or refurbished a total of 12 cruise vessels this year
  • Thoresen Shipping posts profit amid tough dry bulk markets
    South American agricultural trade supported dry bulk player
  • Bulk carrier detained in Singapore
    Marshall Islands-registered vessel owned by Maritime Equity Management
  • Low rates on high seas prompt Maersk unit to rationalise network
    Port coverage improves amid rationalisation efforts, says MCC chief executive Tim Wickmann
  • The next generation
    And the award goes to... the port best able to cultivate awareness among young people as to their work and worth and at the same time educating its potential workforce

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • 'De-stocking' delayed as US retail inventories pile up
    Piles of warehoused goods don't seem to be shrinking that fast, despite the much ballyhooed destocking of U.S. inventory. Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Nov. 13 show U.S. total inventories, both total inventories and retail stocks, rose in September from August. That could mean lower than expected U.S. freight...
  • Planned Georgia-South Carolina container terminal moves forward
    An artist's rendering of the Jasper Ocean Terminal. Credit: Moffatt & NicholThe development of Jasper Ocean Terminal made some headway Monday after the Georgia and South Carolina port authorities agreed to a framework for the long-discussed but still unrealized marine terminal on the the states' shared border. The agreement governs the...
  • Star Wars mania to send US toy imports into hyperdrive
    A remote-controlled BB-8 droid. Credit: StarWars.comLike Yoda using the force to lift an X-Wing from the swamp of Dagobah, U.S. demand for Star Wars toys from action figures to lightsabers is forecast to help raise total containerized toy imports 10.9 percent year-over-year, according to JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. With...
  • Amazon's competitive advantage tied to fulfillment operations
    Jon DeCesareHave you ever wondered how Amazon consistently delivers on its promise to ship your products correctly and have them arrive on a specific day or even earlier? Unlike past advances in retail operations - the emergence of the supermarket in the mid-20th century, say, or the more recent rise...
  • Savannah container volume growth returning to 'normal levels'
    Container volume at the port of Savannah, Georgia, rose just 3 percent year-over-year in October, a sign that the torrid pace of year-over-year growth seen earlier this year and in the last half of 2014 is now moderating as shippers return to the U.S. West Coast. Trade patterns are returning to...
  • US truckload capacity rises to 2008 level, JOC index shows
    Trucking companies may be short drivers, but there is no shortage of trucks in the U.S. An influx of new Class 8 tractors pushed the JOC Truckload Capacity Index up 1.3 percentage points to 90.4 in the third quarter, the first index reading above 90 since the end of 2008. The number...
  • Michelin holiday campaign celebrates America's commercial drivers
    GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 12, 2015 - As Americans enjoy the food, gifts and get-togethers that are the hallmarks of the holiday season, Michelin invites everyone to take a moment and salute the season's unsung heroes, commercial drivers. These are the people who spend countless hours on the road and in...
  • Busan expects growth despite China slowdown
    The Busan Port Authority expects 2015 container throughput to grow by around 5 percent, in which case total full-year throughput volume would rise to more than 19.6 million 20-foot-equivalent units. September's throughput rose 5.1 percent year-over-year to 1.6 million TEUs. Throughput for the first nine months of 2015 was up 5...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Georgia ports see gains
    The US state's port authority reports growth at its Savannah and Brunswick ports.
  • Claims against Nova Star ferry mounting
    Bareboat charterer Nova Star Cruises facing nearly $2.18m in claims in US arrest case.
  • Conrad Q3 results halved from year ago
    The Jones Act shipbuilder sees results drop as newbuild and repair revenue drop.
  • Fuel removed from grounded Los Llanitos
    Mexican authorities continue efforts to remove wreck of bulker pinned to rocks.
  • Prospectus approved for Frontline merger
    Financial Supervisory Authority gives OK for documentation for deal with Frontline 2012.
  • Petrobras gives SBM Offshore formal invite
    Awards on Sepia and Libra FPSO tenders are contingent on Operation Car Wash settlement.
  • DNB cuts Safe Bulkers
    Bank places sell rating on bulker owner given connection between stock and asset prices.
  • Excelerate swaps regas ships off Argentina
    Expedient replaces Exemplar at Escobar amid inspections off coast of South America.
  • Gulf of Mexico adds to deepwater rig count
    US drilling unit count declines by one but Baker Hughes records uptick in deepwater.
  • PCTC loses steering and runs aground in US
    Gram Car Carriers vessel towed to Portland after ending up on Columbia River beach.
  • Oceanteam orders duo
    Norwegian owner adds FSVs as Q3 turns negative on fleet revaluation.
  • Aurora board knocks back Avance offer
    Leiv Askvig says bid is short of board's valuation as hostile takeover situation develops.
  • Cosco in $3.14bn deal
    Chinese group's shipyard teams up with China Development Bank on new financing.
  • Damen wins double order
    Froy Vest of Norway signs contract with Dutch yard for workboat and pontoon.
  • SPP to be sold off
    Bank-controlled Korean tanker builder's three yards to be auctioned by creditors.
  • Products tanker rates tipped for 2015 peak
    Spot rates expected to pass summer highs as refineries return to work, boosting seasonal demand.
  • Reefer crew released
    Nigerian pirates free four men kidnapped from Russian cargoship last month.
  • Anek back to black
    Greek ferry owner posts strong operational result for the third quarter.
  • US okays Daiichi bankruptcy
    Court agrees to protect Japanese owner's US-based assets from creditors.
  • Hanjin Shipping cut
    KTC downgrades Korean owner's rating on the back of weak freight rates.
  • Hamburg hurt by Russia
    German port records lower volumes between January and September; projects Russian recovery next year.
  • AHTS rates jump
    Lay-ups finally having an effect as Rem vessel fixes at nearly $39,000 per day.
  • HHI's orders drop
    South Korean shipbuilder says new deals fell by more than 20% between January and October.
  • Worse to come for DSME?
    Accounting report said to show likely loss of $5.6bn for Korean yard in 2015.
  • Ferry sinks off Indonesia
    Dozens feared dead after passenger vessel capsizes off Surabaya.
  • Christian Andersen explains Aurora bid
    Avance Gas president explains hot spot market and status of newbuildings led to offer being tabled now.
  • Top Ships not the buyer of Torm tankers
    Evangelos Pistiolis says rumours of double purchase from Danish owner are off the mark.
  • Ningbo Ocean books feeder containerships
    Ningbo Port's shipping division continues to build up small containership fleet with more orders.
  • Sales boost Navig8 Product Tankers
    Nicolas Busch-led company looks to have made $7m on each of the LR2s sold to Scorpio Tankers in May.
  • Swiber back in black
    Strong contributions from Latin American and new projects in South Asia boost OSV operator.
  • Dae Sun books more feeder boxships
    South Korean shipbuilder finally ties-up newbuilding deal with Taiwan owner TVL.
  • GulfMark Offshore stacks the shelf
    Hard pressed US offshore vessel operator looks to shareholders to bolster war chest.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Short-term transportation authorization expires Friday
  • CMA CGM, subsidiaries join Hanjin's intra-Asia KPI loop
  • Environmental groups find 114 U.S. freight railway bridges potentially deficient

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumps 31.08 million b/d in October
    Down 120,000 b/d from September.
  • ECA region operator has 'best quarter ever'
    Fuel cost savings due to investments in scrubbers and fleet efficiency have paid off.
  • Low bunker prices eroding comeptitive advantage of newbuilds
    'The issue of scrappage is not such a big one when the oil price is lower.'
  • Gibraltar yard in 'sizeable' scrubber contract
    Five vessels being retrofitted with abatement technology.
  • Judge visits bunker tanker as case against Monjasa proceeds
    Nigerian court officials taken aboard the Anuket Emerald.
  • DFDS 'well underway' to meet MRV requirements
    Company already records fuel consumption on vessels equipped with scrubbers.
  • EU study: NOx emissions down due to slow steaming
    Emissions down by 12% compared to 2008 as vessels cut speed by 30%.
  • New Team Leader and Trading Manager at Dan-Bunkering
    Grace Ong is based at the company's Singapore office.
  • APT completes shipboard trial of fuel oil emulsion technology
    Indicates a minimum 3% decrease in specific fuel consumption.
  • Ferries get to grips with fuel monitoring
    Interferry forms group to make propsosals to Brussels.
  • 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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