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BRIEFS
December 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Kerry: opportunities await Hong Kong to exploit 'One Belt, One Road'
  • Transpacific box trade is forecast to rise by 5pc in 2015: Clarksons
  • Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would fix Chicago bottleneck: CP
  • Drewry: Further carrier mergers may do no good, but is there any choice?
  • NYK Automotive Logistics opens new vehicle processing centre in Shanghai
  • Disappointing 2015 on the Great Lakes and Seaway after promising 2014
  • ACL's new 45,000-ton con-ro freighter joins N America-Europe route
  • Amazon said to be leasing 20 Boeing jets to rival erstwhile supplier UPS
  • Better terms for cargo now US and Mexico sign new air transport pact
  • Cargolux Airlines announces plans to train 100 new pilots in 2016
  • Israel CAL Cargo flying out Nova Scotia lobster in time for Christmas

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • CSL becomes first licenced shipyard in India capable of building LNG vessels
  • LS passes Bill to develop 101 waterways
  • SCI adds Pipavav in ex-im leg to its SMILE service
  • Temporary easing of US trade restrictions on Myanmar to help its shipping, economy
  • Gopalpur Port resumes operations after two years
  • Govt taking steps to ease congestion at Chennai Port: Radhakrishnan
  • Sagarmala Development Company could be set up
  • DGAD initiates probe into aluminium foils dumping from China
  • Exporters not inclined to renew status-holder recognition under new FTP 2015-20
  • Govt not to change iron ore export policy
  • INR continues to firm up against dollar
  • No immediate hike in import duty on aluminium likely
  • PowerGrid to get $ 1 bn loan from ADB
  • Australia approves expansion of Abbot Point coal terminal

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Sinotrans joint ventures to order five LNG carriers
    An existing Dynagas LNG carrier. Credit: DynagasSinotrans Shipping has entered into a series of joint ventures with Dynagas and CLNG to build five LNG carriers that will operate on the Yamal LNG project in northern Russian. The project is part of a liquefied natural gas plant at Sabetta in the...
  • HHI named preferred bidder for SK E&S LNG ships
    Credit: Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSouth Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, has been named as the preferred bidder to build three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for SK E&S. HHI is expected to secure the contract for three 180,000 m3 membrane-type carriers in 1H16 after negotiations with SK E&S...
  • DSME to issue new shares to KDB to raise USD353 million
    South Korean banknotes. Credit: PAFacing a liquidity crisis, South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said on 22 December that it will issue 82 million new shares to increase its capital by KRW414 billion (USD353 million). DSME has been doing all it can to raise money after revealing in July...
  • Chinese yards may have to offload jackups at bargain prices
    Anyone wanting to acquire a jackup rig at a bargain price need look no further than shipyards in China, according to a report from Oslo-based international law firm Wikborg Rein. It should be possible to find a high-specification drilling rig at a knock-down price, according to a company global offshore projects...
  • China's phased-in ECAs to have low impact on ship operators
    Credit: Danny CornelissenThe impact of China's decision to implement emission control areas will be cushioned by low fuel prices and the country's relatively less stringent sulphur content. On 2 December, China's Ministry of Transport announced the creation of three Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), Yangtze River...
  • China's top ports still recording rising volumes
    Shanghai container port. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeThroughput at China's top 20 container ports rose 4% in the first 11 months of the year compared with 2014 as most of the mainland terminals continue to grow volumes despite slowing trade, putting the brakes on exports.Data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange show...
  • CMES orders six VLCCs
    Shanghai-based shipowner China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed the construction of six new very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at a total price of USD522 million or USD87 million for each vessel. The newbuildings are part of CMES's fleet expansion programme for construction of 10 eco-friendly VLCCs as announced earlier in...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Analysis: will Norfolk Southern shareholders find CP's latest merger offer 'compelling' enough?
  • IATA and FIATA agree to disagree on air freight plan - at a cost to forwarder/airline relations
  • Intra-Asia rates hit by ripples from chaotic ocean container trades and China slowdown
  • Building resilience into the supply chain - an interview with Yossi Sheffi
  • 'Desperate' Cochin Port flouted own tender terms and gave sops to thrust ICTT on DP World
  • Forwarders will benefit from trade recovery in 2016, says HSBC

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Mod could add $198.3 million to Austal LCS contract
  • Rapp Marine to supply equipment for Chinese ships
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot launch
  • Tidewater Transportation takes delivery of latest towboat
  • Chesapeake Shipuilding completes fifth hull fab building
  • LCS downsize memo: Here's what it says
  • Omnibus bill funds ninth National Security Cutter

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance to begin Terminal 5 test pile work
  • "K" Line gives information on new IMO box weight rules
  • International Shipholding gives update on implementation of strategic plan
  • Panama Canal expansion project hits 96 percent completion mark
  • Diana Shipping extending charter of dry bulk vessel SANTA BARBARA

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Outlook 2016: Every port in a storm
    With the container shipping industry under pressure, how will the crisis affects ports and what plans are in place for 2016
  • Dutch shippers raise concerns over liner monopolies
    EVO survey reveals shippers fear of increased carrier consolidation, but also indicates wider industry volatility
  • Frosty market for supramaxes ahead of holiday season
    BSI hovers around record low amid talks of cold lay-ups
  • Schueler out as Maersk Line embarks on new round of job cuts
    Chief commercial officer to leave after less than three years as more than 100 job cuts at Maersk HQ are revealed
  • Petrobras terminates contracts of two blocked Solstad PSVs
    Four-year charters cut short due to availability of Brazilian tonnage
  • Yard Talk | Untimely tiger?
    Vietnam's push to expand shipbuilding capacity should be taken seriously
  • Sinotrans finalises joint ventures with Dynagas, China LNG for five LNG carriers
    Vessels have expected delivery dates between 2017 and 2019
  • Thun Tankers acquires product tanker from Nordic Tanker
    Tanker to be renamed Thun Greenwich
  • KSS Line orders another VLGC from Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Ship expected to be delivered by end May 2017
  • Abbot Point port expansion approved by Australian government
    Annual export capacity will increase to 120m tonnes from 50m tonnes after expansion
  • International Shipholding Corp to be delisted from NYSE
    Company's shares now trade on OTCOX Best Market
  • New Panama Canal locks opening to miss April 2016 target
    Inauguration expected in second quarter 2016
  • Dorian LPG adopts 'poison pill' plan to fend off hostile takeovers
    Shareholder rights plan exercisable if stakeholder acquires 15% or more of Dorian's common stock
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo Port surpasses previous record in containers handled
    Volumes to date have already hit port authorities' target for the year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • LA-LB ports revisit short-haul rail to beat congestion
  • Shippers uneasy over potential CP-NS merger
  • Truck volume growth slowest since February 2013
  • Curved bow container ship promising fuel savings comes with catches
  • China emissions rules to have limited impact on container lines
  • DB Schenker consolidates India warehouse footprint
  • Cosco Pacific reported to be sole bidder for Piraeus port
  • ASL Aviation raises $110 million, refueling TNT Express airline bid speculation
  • Goodman China partners inject $1.25 billion into logistics fund
  • Volume still rising at China's top ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • TIL scoops up $14.9m of its own Oslo shares
    Teekay spinoff finishes swathe of buyback effort in one trading session.
  • CMB squeeze-out process ends in sucess
    Remainder of shares tendered and transferred as diversified shipping company goes private.
  • GMI aims to cull orders for 13 newbuildings
    Effort to cull contracts for bulkers at Chinese and Japanese yards fails to bear fruit.
  • Goldenport sells containership trio
    Transaction will lighten balance sheet of the Dragnis-led dry bulk and containership owner.
  • Dioryx Maritime sheds veteran boxship pair
    Dimitris Papadimitriou-led owner left with only modern tonnage after double disposal.
  • NewLead extends COA
    Michael Zolotas-led company secures further employment for bitumen carrier.
  • SCF secures $340m shuttle tanker loan
    Russian financial giant Sberbank steps up with loan package for Yamal newbuilding trio.
  • Stealth tanker secures fresh employment
    Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker.
  • GMP Capital takes a position on Frontline
    New York-listed duo mentioned as takeover targets for John Fredriksen as Magnus Fyhr picks up coverage.
  • Lemos aframax signed up on period deal
    Greek owner nets one-year aframax deal, while Trafigura takes products pair.
  • Bergshav pens shock Teekay tanker deal
    Ship at centre of arbitration dispute said to have secured a five-year deal with US giant.
  • Cosco leads chase for port of Piraeus
    Chinese giant believed to have made a bid for Greek port as the deadline expired yesterday.
  • Vafias tanker secures fresh employment
    Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker.
  • Pertobras shreds two Solstad contracts
    Oslo-listed owner sees Brazilian oil firm terminate a pair of PSV charters as it offloads a 31-year-old vessel.
  • Sinotrans seals a slice of the Yamal pie
    Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships.
  • Precious clears out veteran bulk carrier
    Khalid Hashim-led owner takes another step in its fleet renewal with $1.55m demolition sale.
  • Euroseas bulker heads for breakers' beach
    Greek owner sells third vessel in quick secession to continue demolition run.
  • Greeks lock tankers into five-year charters
    Leon Patitsas and John Angelicoussis tap into strong winter market to net long-term contracts.
  • DSME set for latest cash injection
    Struggling shipbuilder plans to raise at least $353.8m through stock offer to KDB and staff.
  • TIL targets $15m share parcel
    Teekay spin-off opens latest stage of buyback with 1,200,000 shares in its sights.
  • Sinotrans seals Yamal deal
    Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships.
  • Vista continues capesize scrap spree
    Owner said to have sent a second capesize to the breakers in as many weeks with King David sale.
  • Six still missing
    No sign of missing Thorco Cloud crewmembers since last week's sinking.
  • KSS orders VLGC
    South Korean gas player ends the year with an order for a third VLGC.
  • CMA CGM buys more NOL
    French giant increases shareholding in takeover candidate in preparation for delisting.
  • Lakhani sells yacht
    Dubai-based cash buyer sells popular yacht Marina for new cruise career.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Omnibus spending bill to increase MSP stipend by nearly $2m
  • U.S.-flag lakers to undergo major upgrades in 2016
  • Qatar Airways to add freight flights to Dallas
  • DHL launches multimodal service between China, Turkey
  • Port of Seattle to begin wharf improvement
  • EU court overturns airline cartel fines
  • SingPost stock drops following CEO's resignation
  • BWR: Carriers continue consolidation of Asia-Americas loops
  • Furniture importer to pay $15 million for duty evasion
  • AirBridgeCargo reports strong growth in 2015
  • ACP: Expanded Panama Canal 'inauguration' expected in Q2 2016 despite delays

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2015
  • Dan-Bunkering forms joint venture in Colombia
    'The strategic location is perfect.'
  • Panama project 'almost complete'
    'The locks are scheduled to be completed in mid-January.'
  • Fratelli Cosulich acquires bunker trading company
    'The acquisition is consistent with the growth plans embarked on by Fratelli Cosulich.'
  • Patent application filed for 'unique' scrubber technology
    US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.
  • Company files patent application for 'unique' scrubber technology
    US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.
  • Senate support for LNG bunkers
    On inland waterways.
  • Bunkers sales up at Colombo
    On the back of increased shipping activity.
  • ANALYSIS: Tight Brent/WTI spread poses challenge for US crude stocks
    A deeper contango offered by NYMEX crude makes US storage more profitable than elsewhere.
  • SSA: Delegates at COP21 in Paris failed to 'seize the moment'
    Swedish Shipowners' Association has submitted its own plan for fossil free shipping to the government.
  • Ohio ISC's last steamship undergoes dual-fuel conversion
    Engine can be modified to use LNG as bunker fuel.
  • Shipowner association expresses 'disappointment' of COP21
    SSA: Delegates in Paris failed to 'seize the moment'.
  • South Africa: 'Opportunity' for bunker storage, says President
    Zuma delivers statement on country's development in 2015.
  • NYMEX RBOB settles 5% lower; ICE Brent sets 11-year intraday low
    Analyst says prices have further room to fall.

›››File
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
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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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