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BRIEFS
December 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Last stuck boxes on Hanjin ship have been unloaded
  • Iran Shipping discusses US$650m order for 10 ships with Hyundai HI
  • Port of Brisbane's first 8,500 TEU vessel - Maersk Lloyd Don Carlos
  • China urges US to fully-comply with WTO anti-dumping accord
  • India's JNPT achieves April to November volume gains of just 1pc
  • GAC breaks ground on new contract logistics warehouse in Dubai South
  • NYK sets up logistics JV for finished cars in Vietnam with VINALINES
  • Ince & Co appoints top disputes lawyer to strengthen Singapore China team
  • India and Afghanistan look to opening air cargo link over Pakistan to boost trade
  • Air freight forwarder Yusen Logistics wins prestigious pharma certification from IATA
  • Finnair and Japan Airlines expand codeshare on Europe-Japan flights
  • Oslo airport plans to build seafood hub to handle growing exports to Asia, Mid East

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • FFFAI foresees transparency in business thanks to demonetisation
  • MANSA welcomes JN Customs' consideration to examine ship agents' concern on dual registration
  • Ship operating costs seen rising in 2017 after two years of decline
  • More than 95 pc of international trade done thru' EDI-enabled Customs stations
  • Century CFS installs PoS machines in their CFSs & Head Office for cashless transaction
  • MIAL augments export handling capacity, unveils new Export Heavy & Bonded Cargo Terminal
  • Seabird CFS at Hazira handles first export LCL console
  • Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 comprehensively deliberates on a critical segment of cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New VP of safety policy and connectivity at ATA
  • Honduras to modernise road infrastructure
  • Automotive service provider confirms new alignment
  • Raben relocating to Saarbrucken
  • Rhenus expanding in Jade Weser Port
  • NZ: new freight hub boosts efficiency
  • Dnata invests in Canadian cargo and ground handler
  • Groundbreaking for GAC's Dubai contract logistics facility
  • IRU names head of Brussels delegation
  • Divergent fate for Danish cargo carriers
  • Short line railroad celebrates 115th anniversary
  • SOL shouldering ship operations for Storo Enso
  • Two networks benefit from Freightcamp in Abu Dhabi
  • Advent grasps the mantle and goes for V. Group
  • Hactl handling Bismillah's cargo in Hong Kong
  • Gotthard tunnel enhancing railfreight transport sector

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Dredging project aims to restore shipping access to Uruguay's Martin Garcia channel
  • Bunker supplier Bomin axes more offices
  • US-listed shipowners push for year-end capital raises
  • Vessel operating costs predicted to rise next year
  • Samudera Shipping warns of full-year loss
  • Polaris Shipping buys four Capesizes from Vale
  • Pacific Radiance executive director under investigation
  • 'I did all I could to save Hanjin Shipping', says Hanjin Group chairman
  • German towage firms may be sold to Boluda
  • Strong demand for smaller bulkers fuels recovery optimism
  • DP World invests with Canadian pension fund
  • Record-high budget for South Korea's port and marine development
  • Idle container shipping capacity soars to 1.7 million teu
  • China to end coal imports as it finds balance in domestic supply and demand
  • H-Line Shipping gets a credit rating upgrade
  • Mitsubishi Corporation to record big loss on bulker values

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Hundreds of shippers still waiting for cargo in Hanjin boxes 'held hostage' by out-of-pocket ports
  • Atlas Air pilots plan protest march on Amazon HQ over pay and staff levels
  • Surge in shipping services to Iran won't mean profits and will harm transhipment ports
  • Analysis: OOIL may be under stress, but it has time to look for the right deal
  • In it for the long haul: Amazon will now truck data to the cloud
  • Taiwan government urged to help debt-ridden Yang Ming

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • ABS publishes guidance on Acoustic Emission Testing (AET)
  • Marcon brokers sale of two McAllister tugs
  • Ship management giant has a new owner
  • Conversion will create world's largest emission-free ferries
  • First Norwegian vessel gains Polar Code certification
  • BAE Norfolk gets $55.7 million for Wasp work

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Knot Offshore to issue $50m private placement
    Company will offer preferred units at $24 each
  • Tankers face loss of cargoes on West Africa ban
    Five West African countries are banning high sulphur cargoes from Europe
  • Eight Swiber executives released on bail
    Executive chairman and finance chief among those bailed after being interviewed
  • UK Club hires Devereese
  • Capital charters in two SK Shipping VLCCs
    Two-year deal with options adds to Evangelos Marinakis group's growing VLCC position
  • Supramax bulker rates strongest since August 2015
    Rates firm up further in the Atlantic while Pacific region makes some small improvements
  • Europe to South America market posts September rebound
    Strong container traffic growth from north of Continent to the east coast bucks 17-month downwards trend for wider southbound trade
  • GasLog prepares for FSRU debut with $16m equipment order
    Keppel Shipyard orders long lead items for potential LNG carrier conversion
  • First American LNG cargo discharged into Italy
    US wants European customers alongside its South American ones, opening up new LNG trade routes for ships
  • Vale sells four capes to Polaris for $140m
    Updated: Ships are named as miner says sale is consistent with strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and focusing on core assets
  • BW LPG makes changes at Aurora LPG
    Aurora chief executive and CFO set to leave the company after BW increases ownership to almost 93%
  • DSME delays drillship delivery
    Delivery postponed by two years to June 30, 2020
  • Reasons to be cheerful
    High scrapping and Far East fixture activity advance the supply side fundamentals, but there is still work to be done to prompt a spike in box charter rates
  • India designates port-led coastal economic zones
    Ministry expects measures to help boost the Indian manufacturing sector's competitiveness worldwide
  • Newbuilding market to remain lacklustre in 2017
    Dearth of orders and low-price environment to continue despite recent freight market improvement
  • Petronet LNG deploys newbuilding for Gorgon LNG project
    Prachi is on 19-year charter to move Australian LNG to India; Gorgon LNG Train 1 production halted
  • International Seaways posts first net loss after spin-off from OSG
    Results dragged down by impairment losses on vessels
  • Navig8 Product Tankers completes $30m rights offering
    Company closed Tranche 2 of the offering, raising $3.4m in proceeds
  • Avic International Maritime unveils more restructuring details
    Group aims to cut down layers of intermediary companies
  • Samudera Shipping expects loss for 2016
    Fallout of Hanjin bankruptcy continues to have an effect
  • Pacific Radiance director arrested for alleged corruption
    Mok Weng Vai is out on bail and has not been charged in court
  • Safe Bulkers raises $15m, breaks dry spell of equity fundraisers
    UPDATED: Latest offering priced at $1.1 per share versus Monday's closing price at $1.35
  • VLCC owners looking to cash in ahead of Opec cut
    Earnings supported amid expectations that producers will raise output before January reduction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • US House approves cross-border trade 'enhancement' bill
  • Private sector envisions data portal to reduce US port congestion
  • Brazil to extend length of port concessions
  • THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA
  • Siemens commissions ship specialized for wind power components
  • India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges
  • Higher operating costs to increase pressure on liners
  • Idle container ship fleet rockets on Hanjin collapse
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port to cut costs for rail, increase for trucking

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Panamax rates surge to 34-month high
    Mid-size bulker rates continue to rocket to levels not seen in nearly three years; capes missing out.
  • No whining on Wall Street for OSG spinoff
    International Seaways' new leaders say they can't complain about that annoyingly low share price, which then rises.
  • KOTC seeks tenders for eight tankers
    Interested shipyards have to submit their applications to Kuwait-based owner by 20 December.
  • Safe Bulkers could gross $17m in offering
    Polys Hajioannou to invest $3m in fundraising drive for acquisition cash.
  • Stolt chemical tanker suffers fire off US
    No pollution or injuries after situation on one of Stolt-Nielsen's recently acquired ships.
  • KNOT Offshore raising $50m in equity sale
    Tanker owner selling new convertible preferred units in deal that could rise to $99m.
  • Swedish Orient buys ro-ro trio
    Owner adds modern vessels as Viking Supply sells out of sector.
  • Tor Olav Troim linked to rig deal
    Norwegian report claims investor has snapped up two units from failed Hercules Offshore.
  • Swiber executives released on bail
    Commercial Affairs Department interviews shipowner's directors but brings no formal charges against them.
  • Greek bulker abandoned after fire off South Africa
    All 19 crew picked up safely from Amalthia Marine ship that suffered flooding in engine room after blaze.
  • Bibby Offshore secures another Shell deal
    UK owner sending Bibby Polaris to Gannet G field in North Sea.
  • DSME delays Atwood drillship duo by two years
    US owner requests postponement to 2019 and 2020.
  • Vale concludes $140m sale to Polaris
    South Korean owner boosts its fleet with acquisition of four capesizes from Brazilian mining giant.
  • NCL refinances with $700m bond sale
    US cruise line using cash to redeem 5.25% issue due in 2019.
  • Olympic Ship sells vessel to Swire Pacific
    Oslo-listed company offloads the 2014-built Olympic Athene to Hong Kong-based rival.
  • Myklebust takes CEO job at Viking
    Fjord Shipping boss replacing Christian Berg at offshore vessel company.
  • Yang Ming urged to merge
    Politicians want to see tie-up between container line and port company in downturn.
  • Borge Johansen leaves Aurora LPG
    CEO departs as BW LPG completes takeover, but will continue to head the owner's VLGC pool operations; CFO Jebsen also leaving.
  • Box Ships sends nine-year-old duo for scrap
    Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner reported to have sent two 2007-built ships for demolition.
  • Provisions and Hanjin set to hit Samudera
    Indonesian containership owner tells investors to expect the worst for its end of year results.
  • Rolf Westfal-Larsen to step down as CEO
    Bergen-based shipowner set for a changing of the guard with new boss for holding company.
  • Pac Radiance exec held in corruption probe
    Executive of Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator potentially facing fine and prison sentence.
  • Maverick Gunner auction confirmed
    Singapore admiralty court gives potential bidders until week before Christmas to bid for bulker.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Report hails FAST Act on its first anniversary
    States and ports need tools and flexibility to adapt to new trade patterns and accommodate increased freight volumes, according to a new re...
  • Drewry: Ship operating costs likely to rise in 2017 and beyond
    The cost of operating cargo ships has fallen for two successive years, but is forecast to rise in 2017 and beyond, according to Drewry, whi...
  • U.S. trade deficit widens in October
    The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday the nation's goods and services deficit for October totaled $42.6 billion, a 17.8 percent increas...
  • Rail labor groups seek mediation in Class I contract talks
    Rail labor unions are asking the National Mediation Board to step in as negotiations with Class I railways has "completely stalled," accord...
  • FTR: Class 8 orders jump 41% in November
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, according to the latest preliminary figures from freigh...
  • NYK launches finished vehicle logistics company in Vietnam
    NYK is partnering with Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corp. (VOSA), a shipping agent and subsidiary of state-run Vietnam National Shipping L...


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • European distillate barge flows to fall as Rhine levels decline
    Water levels were measured at 107 centimeters at the critical choke point of Kaub, Germany, at 1300 CET (1100 GMT) Tuesday
  • US Gulf Coast refiners eye open arb for ULSD to Northwest Europe
    No new vessels have been placed on subjects or fixed, but a Gulf Coast shipping source said he had received multiple inquiries to ship ULSD on the route.
  • Norway's Asgard crude to load three cargoes in January
    Asgard is one of the lightest North Sea grades, with a gravity of 48 API, and it is also relatively sweet with a sulfur content of 0.18%.
  • Danish court names Monjasa as bunker company in fraud case
    In September the court of Kolding fined Monjasa and gave co-founder and then CEO Jan Jacobsen a prison sentence.
  • Land transport to use 43 mil mt less oil by 2030, planes, ships to rise: T&E
  • Bunker group Bomin announces further office closures
    The move forms part of Bomin's long-term and sustainable growth strategy, it said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES 2: Crude pares gains on expectations of US products build
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Saudi OSP cuts show Aramco's focus on protecting Asian market share, say traders
    Move prompted by likely intent to defend market share
  • OPEC's Barkindo outlines reasons for production cuts
  • FUTURES: Crude eases from 16-month highs on doubts about OPEC deal

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
››› File
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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