BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 6, 2016

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Thousands of Hanjin boxes stuck in limbo clog LA-Long Beach ports Higher terminal fees for US shippers as ship sizes increase North American seaports are unlikely to experience a record cargo year China sees trade coming under further downwards pressure US east coast to take more west coast market share, says Atlanta banker CMA CGM-Hapag's Europe-Oceania drops Tilbury for London Gateway Klaus Rud Sejling takes helm of Damco in major reshuffle at Maersk China goes a hunting for medicinal donkey hides in Africa Hong Kong Cross Harbour Swimming Races take place Sunday October 16 Chamber of Marine Commerce, Canadian Shipowners Association merge Air cargo traffic continues to rise with demand rising 2.3pc in August Abu Dhabi airport suffers 3pc August cargo decline to 68,728 tonnes Growing online market with DHL's Parcel International Direct Australia

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Apollo Logisolutions signs MoUs with PIL & its subsidiary Singamas Bjørn Jebsen appointed President of InterManager Contship Italia Group announces new governance for the changing times Maersk Line wins Container Shipping Line of the Year award at MALA 2016 MISC increasing LNG vessel fleet Shipping Minister reviews SCI's performance Centre approves grant for developing Sagar Port project in West Bengal JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre successfully concludes program on 'Achieving Operational Excellence' A packed house lauds excellence & appreciates insightful views

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850 new vehicles for fleet facelift Moving to Chattanooga Lower volume, more freight turnover UECC table new construction plans 14% decrease in railway accidents Forces uniting in Canada Cargolux takes delivery of 14th B747-8F In praise of Africa's efforts Port of Boston on the growth path Adding Italian specialist New intermodal terminal in Rotterdam Derda and Campe moving up the hierarchy Qantas Freight and APG prolong agreement Maritime ops merge in Houston

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
CMA CGM feeder U-turn, Hanjin rock charter market Volkswagen secures LNG-powered car carriers Offshore oversupply dents strong market US warns vessel operators ahead of Hurricane Matthew Vessels berthed at Shenzhen port now required to burn low sulphur fuel Hong Kong's role as regional marine insurance centre under threat Korean utility and ship financier in MOU to boost troubled shipping sector Singapore adds incentives to push development of LNG bunkering Four arrested Hanjin ships freed after creditors paid Pan-United revives loss-making Chinese port

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Nervous shippers eye container lines warily as losses mount and margins sink DHL Supply Chain acquires Italy's MIT to boost life science and pharma business Pepsi's supply chain resilience strategy - it's the real thing Challenging times at the Hackathon Steen Karstensen named new CEO of Maersk Supply Service Higher shipping fees will force e-retailers to adjust As its appetite grows, China is set to end its 13-year beef with US exports

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Brad Mason promoted to NNS VP and AMSEC President Volkswagen to charter two LNG fueled car carriers VIDEO: HSV Swift hit by missile attack Panels to research 17 ways to reduce shipyard costs Italian Navy PPA patrol vessels to have MTU engines Keppel Singmarine to build two LNG fueled harbor tugs DOT continues effort to get USMMA Sea Year back on track Clarksons Platou makes asset finance appointment

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Intercargo appoints Gkonis as new secretary general David Tongue, 65, is retiring after completing his two-year term Optimism returning to dry bulk Dry bulk owners will be seeing better earnings power next year, Capital Link event is told Europe set to drive a hard bargain on Brexit Access to the single market is expected to come at a price as continued membership looks unlikely Friday afternoon fraud on the increase Cyber fraud in shipping and the risks of charterers' misdirected payments Brit expands US marine business Group makes senior underwriting appointments to build out cargo and yacht markets Stopford: Shipping is in poor health, but not as bad as in 2009 Health check by shipping's economics guru paints worrying picture of overall state of the industry Euronav orders two suezmaxes for Valero charters Ships due to start seven-year charters on delivery in early 2018 Box carrier margins collapse Second-quarter figures show impact of rates rout Aronnax: Avoiding technology for technology's sake The importance of staying rational in the face of tech lust Growth opportunities for shipmanagers in the current shipping cycle Need for third-party managers has been on the rise, with vessel management continuing to be outsourced Singapore expands focus group to collaborate on LNG bunkering Group will continue to develop a network of LNG bunker-ready ports across Asia-Europe trading routes Between the Lines: The ramifications of Hanjin's demise One month on from Hanjin's collapse, the situation still remains fluid Data Hub: World Fleet Update Maersk cuts orders as Hanjin vessels boost lay-up figures Singapore's bunker fuel crackdown draws interest from foreign ports City state will be first port to regulate bunker fuel supply with mandatory meters for bunker barges

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Hanjin ship set to pick up empty containers on West Coast Wielding pricing power, US shippers push for lower truckload rates Aiming to be top US auto port, Brunswick doubling footprint Container lines' operating margins weakest since 2012 Heavy truck orders continue double-digit decline Hurricane Matthew closes Florida, Caribbean ports Seattle-Tacoma night gates gain momentum Global air capacity expansion outpaces growing demand Shenzhen port enacts low-sulfur fuel rule ahead of schedule Russia to overhaul trucking regulations to stabilize market Pipavav volume under pressure as intra-Asia lines drop call

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Ullman fears brutal downturn; Petrone shuns Opec impact Concordia Maritime chief executive believes a new down-cycle has arrived but Navios man does not fear Opec cards. Ports limiting vessels ahead of Matthew Smaller ships only allowed to enter Florida ports freely; other ships diverted away. Tidewater leads offshore share jump Offshore vessel giant joins in rising tide of crude-linked stocks as oil prices rise. Dof seals deal with Ithaca Energy Oslo-listed company wins decommissioning contract, securing utilisation for several ships. Skangas does shoreside LNG bunkering Second trial for LNG bunkering operations designed for Scandinavia's cabotage trade. Scorpio Bulkers gets Bugbee bump Shares jump in early trading after company president buys up stock. Capital markets improving amid Norwegian interest Experts see brighter times ahead for shipping companies seeking to raise cash, especially in dry and LNG VLCC spot rates surging in Middle East Unipec bags Ocean Tankers vessel at higher rate, as West Africa fixture also shows an uptick. Hanjin boxship hits anchored ship A containership owned by South Korean company collides with another vessel in Singaporean waters. 'Homeless' LNG cargo bound for Asia An LNG carrier chartered by Shell takes meandering course and has yet to discharge. Malta gets moving on LNG bunkering A new facility will be built on the island, in its effort to become a pioneer in the Mediterranean. HMM to start new Asia-US service South Korean company plans to deploy five more ships to fill the gaps of Hanjin's demise. Euronav orders tanker duo at Hyundai Heavy Paddy Rodgers-led company pens deal for two specialized ships to fulfil Valero charter. JP Morgan raises view on Costamare Bank takes positives from reduced dividend payments from New York-listed owner. Singapore suffers second offshore sector bond default Noteholders have reportedly failed to back debt extension for Perisai Petroleum Teknologi. Keppel Corp to build first dual-fuel tugs Newbuilds expected to use bunkering services provided by the Keppel-Shell joint venture FueLNG. Singapore suffers second offshore bond default Noteholders have reportedly failed to back debt extension for Perisai Petroleum Teknologi. Scorpio's Bugbee back in share buying mode US-listed bulker operator says president has made second purchase of company stock this year. Singapore's Jurong Port unveils board changes Former PSA veterans come aboard at Lion Republic's multi-purpose cargo terminal operator.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
U.K.'s Royal Mail acquires California delivery company The U.K.'s venerable Royal Mail Plc has expanded into the U.S. The 500-year old postal company, which was privatized and listed on the Lon... Various U.S. ports give status updates as Hurricane Matthew nears closer Various ports throughout the United States have announced their plans over the next few days as they brace for Hurricane Matthew. At 11:00... Southwest Airlines prepares to haul international cargo Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines will haul cargo on international flights for the first time one year from now, Wally Devereau... U.S. trade deficit expands in August The U.S. Commerce Department reported Wednesday the nation's trade deficit totaled $40.73 billion in August, inching up 3 percent from July... Report: Hanjin, MSC vessels collide off Singapore A Hanjin Shipping containership collided with a Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) vessel off Singapore in the Eastern Bunkering "A" area nea... NRF: Retail holiday sales growth in 2016 to outpace 10-year average The National Retail Federation is projecting retail holiday sales growth in 2016 to outpace the 10-year and seven-year averages for the sam... DHL launches e-commerce parcel service in Australia DHL eCommerce Singapore has launched a "hybrid" shipping product aimed specifically at online retailers in Singapore looking to expand thei... Evergreen, COSCO launch new service Taiwanese ocean carrier Evergreen Line, along withCOSCO of China, jointly launched the Adriatic-Israel Service (AIS) Tuesday. The service ... C.H. Robinson opens office in Canada C.H. Robinson has opened a new global forwarding office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sohrab Kazerooni, who has been with the companyfor... Executive Moves: Brambles and Port Manatee Brambles Ltd. , an international pallet and crate supplier,has appointed Nessa O'Sullivan chief financial officer. She succeeds former CFO ... Abu Dhabi Ports implements digital vessel management system Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of the ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, said it has launched it... Hanjin Group chairman apologizes for 'cargo chaos' It may be cold comfort to shippers and other businesses whose operations have been disrupted by the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, but press ...

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OCTOBER 5, 2016
Consultant suggests rationalization of bunker industry to support margins Hanjin Shipping's troubles made the bunker and shipping industry more aware that no company is too big to fail. USGC fuel oil supplies dwindle, prices rise on export demand USGC 3%S fuel oil averaged $34.76/b during the quarter, up from an average of $31/b during Q2 2016. US Atlantic Coast bunker operations preparing for Hurricane Matthew One source said the US Coast Guard closed the port of Jacksonville, Florida, to incoming ships on Tuesday night, which stopped bunkering operations there. US bunker prices climb on West Coast; USGC margins under pressure After two quarters of rising prices, IFO 380 bunker fuel in New York and Philadelphia prices posted minimal losses of $1.50/mt, or 0.6%, in the third quarter of 2016, with sources citing ample supplies and weaker demand. Latin American bunker market sees intense competition in Colombia Delivered IFO 380 CST prices in Cartagena averaged $246/mt in the third quarter, down 21% from $310/mt in the same period of 2015, according to S&P Global Platts data. Maritime industry proposes group to manage transition to 0.5% sulfur cap While modern refineries can crack fuel oil and blend other components to produce low sulfur fuel, smaller older refineries do not have the funds for costly upgrades. US DATA: Fuel oil stocks fall by largest percentage since 2014--EIA External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A MFM profile training for Singapore bunker surveyors Bunker trader Fratelli Cosulich's managing director Timothy Cosulich welcomed the measures because "surveyors can add value" by interpreting the bunker meter profile. FEATURE: Saudi boost to European fuel oil demand Drop in Hong Kong air pollution spurs China's ECA initiatives REFINERY NEWS: Iran signs deal to cut fuel oil production at Bandar Abbas FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b after stocks draw in API data TRADER NOTE: Bureau Veritas's VeriFuel appoints marine fuel services manager Volkswagen Group charters LNG-fueled car carriers Volkswagen will use two Siem carriers between Europe and North America from 2019 Consultant suggests rationalization of bunker industry to support margins "Consolidation is ultimately margin protection," the marine industry consultant said. Singapore MPA signs agreement for LNG bunker facility Adrian Tolson: IMO likely to set global 0.5% sulfur cap from 2020 Singapore on track for implementation of mass flow meters from January MPA will also fund research into MFM use for gasoil bunkering

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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)

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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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