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August 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe off 26.7pc to US$469/TEU, down 7.9pc to USWC, 9.9pc to USEC
  • Four new fires at Tianjin blast site, safety hazards at 70pc of firms
  • Drewry: Carrier on-time reliability fell for first time in 6 months
  • Panama Canal rescinds second draft limit, but September 8 level still holds
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests millions in 6,000 reefer boxes for South America
  • US steelmakers, unions, politicians decry Chinese steel price cuts
  • Japan's Port of Nagoya suffers 12.2pc May cargo fall to 14.6 million tonnes
  • Kobe port's January-May box volumes rise 4.2pc, but May cargo falls 2pc
  • MISC ends Vitol joint venture, sells its 50pc for US$830 million
  • Visakhapatnam becomes box hub with advent of Colombo-Yangon service
  • KTZE Khorgos, a Kazakhstan-China DP World initiative buys Kalmar gear
  • MacGregor's 40-foot flat rack offers more storage and use of deck
  • Kerala signs Adani Ports to build, operate 4 million TEU Vizhinjam CT
  • Container Trade Europe conference in Hamburg in September 23-24
  • Maritime CIO Forum, Rotterdam on cyber attacks, cloud, big data
  • IATA Cargo Security forum in Montreal to turn spotlight cyber crime
  • Cool Logistics Global conference in Belgium on regionalisation of perishables
  • Ruslan flies 60-tonne steam heater after 450 kilometre road trip at night
  • Yusen Logistics Russia offers road and air customs clearance
  • New bigger ship docks at Everett to land Japanese plane parts for Boeing
  • Two air traffic management development centres open in Singapore
  • ICAO calls September 29 assembly to discuss July's lithium battery meeting

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2015
  • Doehle Danautic will be known as Elektrans Global
  • Herbilan Shipping launching new Sri Lanka-India-Myanmar service
  • MPSAA selects new working committee
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 13th straight year
  • Strong supply growth threatens to end the good times for tanker owners, says report
  • Export of rice bran oil in bulk allowed
  • APSEZ's rail movement update for Mundra
  • Larsen & Toubro withdraws from port development project in Gujarat
  • Centre to build 1,000 km expressways on DBFOT mode
  • Forex reserves recover by $1.08 bn to $354.43 bn
  • Govt not to impose ban on imports of natural rubber or increase duty
  • INR plunges to two-year low of 65.83 against dollar
  • Performance of MSME sector in Maharashtra
  • All major bank unions to strike on Sept. 2
  • Maharashtra mango growers association organises conference

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Exciting times in Asia» Aviation
  • GMB expands portfolio
  • Enlarging in Eastern Europe
  • New HR expert for North America
  • Sitting idle on the high seas
  • Speedier deliveries on Russian rail network
  • Reinforcement for air and sea freight team
  • Helm changeover at Hansa Meyer
  • Fresh blood for Militzer & Münch
  • Singapore puts focus on ship finance
  • Ploughing sturdy sum into Poland's rail technology
  • Flash bigger in Spain
  • TK steps up services to Pakistan
  • New front man for Russian Railways
  • Go intermodal to/from Scotland
  • FAA stings firms for hazmat regulation infringements
  • Uruguayan connection for shipping company
  • What goes up must go down
  • Pruning back air network

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Svitzer increases focus on regional growth in Middle East and Africa
    Towage company Svitzer is expanding into regions it says have "substantial growth opportunities" by establishing dedicated regional operations from 1 October. "This increased focus will bring us even closer to existing and new customers in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia" said Svitzer's chief
  • Abbot Point port expansion to be approved
    Indian conglomerate Adani reached two milestones this week for its proposed AUD20 billion (USD14.6 billion) Australian port, rail, and mine project in northern Queensland. On 21 August, the Queensland state government announced that a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on dredging and
  • Masan's throughput up 12% in 2Q15
    South Korean port city Masan, which has been struggling to raise throughput volumes, has seen a breakthrough with the opening of Gapo New Port. Masan Regional Oceans and Fisheries Administration said the city, which is in Gyeongnam province, has handled 7.351 million tonnes of cargo in the second
  • Petra Energy profits almost double
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Petra Energy posted a MYR14.9 million (USD3.6 million) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2015 (2Q15), almost double the profit of MYR8 million in 2Q14. Revenue went up by 29% year-on-year to MYR164.6 million in 2Q15 compared with revenue of MYR127.4
  • Indonesian marine police detain three Rehobot hijackers
    North Sulawesi Marine Police have detained three alleged hijackers of the Indonesian-flagged tanker Rehobot. They were named as La Ade Boy Tan aka Valentino, Machmud Manoppo, and Alko Pankey, and were detained at Nagrak, Gunung Putri. Out of 13 suspects, four are already on trial at Bitung State
  • Ultra Deep Group orders multipurpose diving support construction vessel
    Singapore-based offshore services provider Ultra Deep Group has ordered a multipurpose diving support construction vessel (MDSCV) from China Merchants Heavy Industry. The 142 m MDSCV is by far the largest vessel ordered by Ultra Deep Group. It is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2018.
  • DNV GL, Tianjin Desail to develop new liftboat design
    The Chinese-owned Tianjin Desail is working with DNV GL to develop a new liftboat design for offshore construction, accommodation, and maintenance, which will have 90% local content, the companies said on 21 August. This collaboration comes following the agreement between DNV GL and Tianjin Desail
  • Maersk resumes operations at Tianjin port
    Maersk Line on 20 August resumed its operations at Tianjin port. The liner suspended its operations following explosions that rocked the port on 12 August. The explosions have so far claimed 114 lives and injured hundreds more. Maersk Line expects some disruptions and delays to its services
  • China Exim Bank extends $690m for 10 box ship order at Jinhai
    China Exim Bank on 20 August inked an export buyer's credit guarantee agreement with UK investment company BCAP to provide USD690 million funding for 10 container ships to be built at Jinhai Heavy Industry. The bank will also extend export seller's credit loan to the shipyard. The box ships, all

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Asia-Europe carriers forced to discount rates' as new GRI deadline approaches
  • There'll be no tug-of-war over 747F, vows Qatar Airways as it adds charter capacity
  • China crisis is 'a concern' says Cathay air cargo chief, but traffic flows are flexible

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Viking buys lifeboat release system developer Nadiro
  • New biological sewage treatment plant gets USCG approval
  • WISTA-UK and UKTI to host event during LISW
  • Royal IHC launches fifth pipelayer in Sapura series
  • Chinese shipbuilder puts operations on hold
  • Boskalis reports high profit half year

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Everett, Westwood Shipping celebrate 10th anniversary of service
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan to void Asia/Europe sailings
  • ISS sees possible travel woes due to Papal visit to New York
  • Port Olympia stormwater system earns top public works project nod
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for dry bulk vessel CRYSTALIA

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Newsmaker of the Year 2015
    Publication of shortlist means it is now your chance to say who has shaped shipping during the past 12 months
  • MISC divests oil storage venture with Vitol
    Deal to sell 50% stake yields $830m for Malaysian energy shipping giant
  • Asia-Europe rates continue downward spiral
    Analysts place the blame firmly on the 2M carriers as freight rates more than half within just three weeks
  • Fednav vessel completes first Arctic voyage from Baffinland to Germany
    Trial cargo will determine viability of sending iron ore to European mills

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • CMA CGM temporarily suspends smallest trans-Atlantic route
    CMA CGM said it will temporarily suspend its Liberty Solo service, the smallest of the carrier's four services between North Europe and the U.S. East Coast. The carrier said it continues to have a "strong commitment" to the trans-Atlantic, which Drewry Maritime Research has described as one of the few healthy...
  • ATA welcomes Emerge Diagnostics as featured product provider
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product provider, Emerge Diagnostics. "Managing driver health and wellbeing is very important for efficient fleet operations," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. "We are very pleased to welcome Emerge Diagnostics as our latest Featured Product...
  • NFI adds over 3.5 million square feet in 2015
    CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Supply chain solutions provider NFI has added nine new facilities to its real estate portfolio in the first six months of 2015. Totaling 3,587,342 sq. ft. of space, the distribution centers, located across Pa., Texas, Miss., N.C., and N.J., serve NFI's valued customers in the retail,...
  • NS Chief Marketing Officer to address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will make a presentation at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference. What: Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:40 a.m. EDTWhere: Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Mass.Webcast URL:
  • Trac Intermodal taps Alexander senior director of customer service
    TRAC Intermodal, the leading intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool manager in North America, has appointed Joseph Alexander as Senior Director of Customer Service. Alexander reports to Mark Michaels, Chief Commercial Officer, who joined TRAC Intermodal in May, 2015. Mr. Alexander will be responsible for cultivating a highly-responsive customer centric approach...
  • Asia-Europe spot plunge portends badly for Sept. 1 GRIs
    The outlook for Asia-Europe carriers gaining general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot equivalent units worsened after spot rates this week plummeted in the double-digits from the prior week. The average spot rate from Shanghai to the Mediterranean plummeted 32 percent to $449 per TEU, while spot rates from...
  • Retailers felt US West Coast congestion pain through second quarter
    U.S. West Coast congestion roiled retailer rollouts of spring product lines even after employers and longshoremen ended their showdown in late February, executives told investors during recent second-quarter earnings calls. The protracted labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which ended Feb. 20 when...
  • Truckers ready new driver pay hikes as peak season looms
    With freight tonnage increasing in July, and the fall peak shipping season looming, trucking companies are readying another round of truck driver pay increases. Freight demand may not be as strong as a year ago, but the need to secure drivers remains a key pressure point in discussions of truck...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate fall bodes poorly for coming GRIs
    Spot rates for shipping a container from China to the U.S. fell this week from the prior week, boding poorly for carriers' general rate increase push next month and clouding the peak season outlook. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index on Friday reported an 8 percent decrease in spot rates to move...
  • IBM, Singapore mine Big Data to improve port productivity
    Port of SingaporeIBM and the Port Authority of Singapore are working to tap so-called Big Data to improve productivity and maritime safety at the major transshipment hub. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a two-year agreement wherein IBM will create a unified information gathering platform that includes...
  • The Internet of Things for Freight Logistics
    Freight logistics companies, industry analysts, and technology providers are talking about how the Internet of Things is already impacting global supply chains. The Internet of Things (IoT) provides connectivity of devices, systems, people, and services worldwide, offering potential improvements to the way global supply chains operate on a day-to-day basis....
  • Oakland port supports terminals' Saturday gate proposal - with caveats
    Trucks outside the Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland "strongly supports" its marine terminals' plans for Saturday truck gate operations but has two big concerns, port Executive Director Chris Lytle told the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. Lytle said a proposed fee to fund the weekend gates must be reasonable, transparent and...
  • DOT's truck parking safety effort could mitigate tightening capacity
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is calling for a national coalition to address a nationwide parking shortage for truck drivers, just another factor that has been contributing to rising transportation costs and ever-tightening capacity in the sector. A U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration study found that nearly half of...
  • Slide show: JOC Port Productivity - Least-efficient global ports of 2014
    Asian and Middle Eastern ports in 2014 were the most efficient in handling ships at berth than any other ports in the world, according to JOC Port Productivity data. But what about the 10 ports at the bottom of the barrel in terms of port productivity? Analysis of more than 125,000 port...
  • MSC to charter 10 container vessels
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is set to increase its fleet by 10 ships of more than 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units in the coming years. The new ships are part of a deal China's Import Export Bank struck providing BCAP, a U.K. investment firm, $690 million. After taking delivery of the ships, BCAP will...
  • Sydney set to usurp Melbourne as top Australian container port.
    Port of MelbourneSydney is poised dethrone Melbourne as Australia's No. 1 container port, thanks to its inland rail connectivity that got a boost from government investment. In a sign of this shift, Qube Logistics has abandoned its plans for intermodal hubs near Melbourne in favor of opportunities at Sydney, according to...
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyeing IPO in October
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is said to have fast forwarded preparations for an initial public offering to September and could list its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as early as October. A strong second-quarter result, due to be published next week, has prompted the German ocean carrier to bring forward its...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru shippers grapple with residual congestion
    The backlog of containerized freight that built up over the past three weeks following the week-long shuttering of APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India is wreaking havoc on supply chains at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's busiest container handler, according to local logistics providers. "There is heavy traffic and congestion prevailing in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • JES shuts its doors
    JES International Holdings has closed for business as it appeals a court's rejection of a proposed restructuring plan, and it has turned to police over allegations that some of its records have been absconded.
  • Lease inked for LNG floater
    Steelhead LNG has forged a deal with a Canadian First Nations group that gives the developer land for a floating liquefaction facility off British Columbia province.
  • Diana Shipping tied to bulker buy
    Shipbrokers report that Diana Shipping has purchased a modern kamsarmax bulker from Fortune Ocean Shipping.
  • Pricing a good ship
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Ardmore uses higher shelf
    Tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has registered to sell shares and securities worth up to $500m.
  • Ullman buys stock
    Concordia Maritime chief executive builds up his stake in the product tanker owner.
  • Genting strong in first half
    Genting has boosted its first half core operating profit thanks to the acquisition of Crystal Cruises while the disposal of its NCL shares saw its net profit surge.
  • MISC banks $830m in cash
    Vitol has swept up MISC's stake in a terminal joint-venture for $830m in cash.
  • Tankers ready to rock
    VLCC spot rates are poised to explode again this winter, Arctic Securities believes.
  • Grindrod profit slashed
    Grindrod of South Africa has seen its first half earnings chopped as its dry fleet suffered from low rates.
  • Belships logs bigger loss
    Belships has seen its loss for the second quarter double as the market value of its dry fleet was reduced.
  • Hanssons up NAT ante
    Herbjorn and Alexander Hansson have topped up their interest in suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers.
  • China targets cruiseships
    China's cruise industry ambitions look set to step up a gear with a tie-up between a state-owned shipbuilder and the country's sovereign wealth fund.
  • Skaugen slices loss
    A sale of a ship-to-ship transfer business to partner Teekay has helped IM Skaugen cut its second quarter loss.
  • Ridgebury still going strong
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers continues to make the most of the strongest suezmax tanker market since 2008.
  • Vopak earnings rise
    Healthy demand for services in Europe and the Americas help to lift bottom line.
  • Sealink profit unchanged
    Sealink International has reported second quarter results of MYR 1.8m ($380,000) which were largely unchanged from a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Oakland supports Saturday hours
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to launch IPO sooner than planned
  • Port Metro Vancouver increases cargo throughput
  • Container volumes at Seattle, Tacoma jump 7.9% in July
  • Executive Moves: Roadrunner and Matson
  • Spot container rates continue decline on major trades
  • BWR: Tianjin port explosion could impact global container trade
  • FedEx, pilots reach labor settlement
  • AlixPartners study finds 40% of companies pondering nearshoring
  • FedEx formalizes offer for TNT Express
  • Greece sets deadlines for port privatization
  • MISC divests stake in oil terminal business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Indonesian authorities arrest three suspected of fuel-siphoning
    Police are still searching for the remaining six suspects.
  • ECA enforcement: Owner finds fine unfair
    Vessel caught in Norway using HFO fined about 32 times estimated fuel saving during unintentional breach.
  • Ex-Altor investor behind Alba tankers buyout
    Danish press reports say Denis Viet-Jacobsen prime mover in the deal.
  • Russia: Bunkering reaches highest level of government
    President highlights issue of re-fuelling 'transit ships'.
  • Big data making inroads into ship efficiency market
    Both big and small players are responding to demand for monitoring.
  • Asian hire for Dan-Bunkering
    Bejing office adds marketing assistant.
  • PSV newbuilding to get fuel-saving system
    System claims 'efficient operation'.
  • Hong Kong-listed firm grows LNG bunkering business
    Selling 960,000 cbm of LNG bunkers in H1.
  • Singapore: Double-digit dip to wholesale bunkering figures
    Sector impacted by a decline in petroleum prices.
  • Singapore bunker craft operators move office
    Sougyo Marine and Heng Tong Fuels & Shipping change address.
  • Total SA employee in 'expert group' for IMO fuel availability study
    French news article criticises France's decision to have Total's Franck Chevallier 'represent' the nation.
  • NASSCO set to launch second LNG-fuelled ship
    Vessel is expected to reduce particulate matter by 98% and CO2 emissions by 72%.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Departure ports
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- country
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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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