BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 11, 2016

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A-E off 24.4pc to US$932/TEU, Asia-Med down 18.7pc to $1,022/TEU Beijing officially debuts Cosco-CSCL as China Cosco Shipping Group Global Port Tracker expects seasonal post-Christmas decline in US imports Liverpool's US$438 million container terminal behind schedule Optimarin warns all to ensure ballast water discharge meets US rules China rail freight volumes drop 10.5pc in 2015 - biggest fall recorded Eurofos terminal at Fos-sur-Mer handles record 617,751 TEU in '15 MSC calls at Bandar Abbas port as lifting of Iran sanctions in sight HIT honoured, says it's cuts dockside accident rate 15pc European Commission approves FedEx acquisition of TNT after probe Hapag Lloyd's 14,000-TEU Wide Bravo damaged in Atlantic storm Low water levels on Rhine, Danube push up costs for cargo owners Moving boxes from Nagpur to Mumbai dearer than shipping them on to Dubai One-way transatlantic flow tops other box trades in profitability INTTRA joins JDA software for streamlined transport management Air Cargo companies to pay US$100 million to settle price-fixing lawsuit Delhi to cut back on foreign carriers grabbing Indian customers Empire Aerospace expands service to Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets

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JANUARY 10, 2016
AMTOI will continue its efforts for the betterment of the maritime & logistics industry - Vivek Kele, President Cabinet approves transfer of land from Farakka Barrage Project to IWAI for new navigational lock Gadkari inaugurates first RIS IRClass continues its contribution to 'Make in India', develops rules for Indian Coast Guard ships Coal imports declines by 15 pc in April-Dec. on record production Difference in prices puts Indian oilmeals out of int'l market India to import yellow corn; PEC issues global tender for 3.2 lakh t Jute exports shrink on rise in prices Oil imports from Iran declines to 208,300 bpd in 2015 Basic pension of Major Port employees to go up by 5.69 pc Iron ore exports rise from Australia's Port Hedland in Dec. CCEA clears development of NH-74 Railways may miss its freight loading target this fiscal EEPC urges Jaitley to maintain certain tax exemptions Exports likely to fall by 13 pc to $ 270 bn in 2015-16 Govt likely to increase Central excise duty rates Govt may create export development fund Removal of export duty may not help pellet exporters, says FIMI Consortium of Chinese cos to develop SEZ, port in Myanmar

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Jennifer Diaz founds own law firm Car maker invests in host of new trailers App for aid from ICMA FAA to rap integrator's knuckles Freydag introduces Kayser Intermodal operator edges forward in tough market Flue gas filter shipped to Ireland Keel laying in Nantong La Poste curbs former Europe Airpost services Liebelt new Hellmann CPO Over 100 new plants and expanded facilities QSL supports Burgerista Quite a successful year for Dunkirk Air China orders six triple sevens Martin Bencher moves to brand new head office Go-ahead for Mongolian rail project EU greenlights Fedex takeover of TNT

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JANUARY 8, 2016
At last! Good news for dry bulk An upturn for the dry bulk sector has been forecast in the fourth quarter of every year since 2009; every year corporate statements, business analysts, and journalists have been wrong. I have done it myself, although with diminishing levels of confidence. As 2015 progressed, it became increasingly certain that 2016 would... The tanker markets in 2016 IHS' Principal Trade Analyst Andrew Scorer discusses the drivers behind the oil markets and their impact on tanker freight rates... Port of Rotterdam promises fresh initiative after 24-hour strike IHS predicts mixed crude tanker rate outlook for 2016 New Corsican ferry operator hit by union blockade New Corsican ferry company Corsica Linea has called on the French authorities to act to end action by French seafarers preventing its vessel from completing its maiden voyage to the port of Marseilles. The company's chartered vessel, the Stena Carrier, arrived in the port of Marseilles on Tuesday but has been... Offshore roundup digest Living Stone keel laying On 30 December 2015, LaNaval Shipyard in Spain laid the keel of offshore multipurpose vessel Living Stone, which is being built for DEME subsidiary Tideway. Due for delivery in the first half of 2017, it is powered by dual-fuel LNG/diesel engines, will be equipped with a fallpipe... DNB Markets cuts dry bulk demand and charter rate forecasts Sete Brasil's crisis to weigh on Singapore's shipbuilders Korean shipbuilder HHIC looks at selling power generation affiliates Shipping companies' rescuers eye SPP Shipbuilding World's largest ro-ro box ship makes first voyage Denmark driving international cooperation on maritime sulphur emissions Denmark is looking for a level playing field across all SECAs Baltic Dry Index falls to all-time low The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell to yet another all-time low of 445 points on 7 January, tumbling below the previous record low 471 points set in mid-December. The drop in the index may be related to China's economic slowdown with less demand for coal and iron that has affected BDI... Egypt will reopen strategic Suez Canal bridge 'in days,' army says Another one of the Suez canal bridges, pictured Triyards posts positive 1Q16 results Singapore-listed Triyards Holdings has recorded USD6.2 million in profit for the first quarter of 2016 that ended on 30 November 2015, down 25% year on year (y/y) despite reporting higher revenue for the period. The company's first-quarter revenue soared 38% to USD78.1 million from USD56.7 million a year ago, mainly driven... New Orleans faces dredging crisis as high water approaches Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Relief for FedEx as EC decides TNT takeover bid raises 'no competition concerns' Polar Air Cargo agrees $100m settlement in US antitrust lawsuit Alarm bells ringing again in carrier boardrooms as Asia-Europe spot rates head back south Analysis: The Loadstar's 'high-flyers' - six to watch in 2016 Bunker prices: not all good news for carriers Tackling the logistics of 'Mail-Back Monday' Global turbulence of 2015 set to continue, says new report

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JANUARY 8, 2016
LaNaval lays keel for latest DEME dual fuel vessel NSRP issues RFI on shipyard best practices Triyards reports encouraging first quarter USCG awards LRIT contract to Pole Star INTTRA teams up with supply chain software leader Royal Bahamas Police takes delivery 50-knot interceptors Harley Marine acquires ten vessels from Enterprise ABS in strategic cooperation with China's MARIC

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Drewry report predicts drop in freight rates for this year Schnitzer Steel releases first fiscal quarter results International Trade Administration sees exports drop during November Port of Olympia sets meeting to discuss real estate plans Harley Marine buying assets of Enterprise Marine Services

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JANUARY 8, 2016
A dry start to the year As dry bulk rates continue to fall, the sector's losers emerge Fugro receives $106m from sale and leaseback deal Icon investments agreement covers two geotechnical vessels The mysterious case of Angola's missing LNG No sign of Angolan cargoes, despite the project saying a restart would happen in late 2015 Diana clinches new bulker finance from Cexim Loan facility for up to $75.7m will partly cover cost of three vessels on order in China Uncertain future for HHIC as it seeks voluntary debt restructuring Even major creditor KDB unlikely to risk pumping in additional funding, says analyst Yard Talk \| Game of survival through co-operation and competition Recent OECD and ASEF activities come amid persistent industry downturn United Ocean heads to bankruptcy court, with a shove from five creditors Japan bulker owner's filing for receivership reflects lenders' growing pessimism about timing of a dry bulk recovery Zim chief executive Rafi Danieli to step down after 38 years with Israeli line Board asks Danieli to stay on until a successor is appointed Asia-Europe spot rates slide back after late 2015 rally Drewry expects prices to remain under pressure throughout the coming year Container industry losses to widen to over $5bn in 2016, Drewry estimates Shipping lines must remove more vessels, restructure more trade lane pacts Regulator grants 40-year export licence to Shell's LNG Canada project Permit is a key step in opening up the North American LNG market Seanergy shareholders back reverse stock split Bulker owner plans to go ahead with one-for-five split from January 8 Triyards reports 25% drop in first-quarter profit Revenue in the first quarter rose due to projects secured in 2015 Workers go on strike at Port of Rotterdam Fear of job losses triggers first strike in 13 years

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JANUARY 8, 2016
CN seeks environmental approval for hub outside Toronto December hiring pushes JOC trucking employment index to new high High water causes carriers to skip New Orleans calls Port Canaveral taps Hapag-Lloyd USA head as new CEO Trans-Pacific spot rates dip Danieli resigns as Zim CEO New ACL ship on maiden voyage to US East Coast Volume at major India ports inches up EU approves FedEx takeover of TNT Egypt to reopen critical bridge link to Port Said East Gate activity returns to normal at DP World's Nhava Sheva Terminal Idle box fleet surged five-fold in 2015 2016 could be an even tougher year than last for air freight sector No surprise as volatile Asia-Europe rates follow carriers into new year Airlines prepare for cargo surge when box weight rule is enforced

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JANUARY 8, 2016
HNA ups shareholding in Dorian LPG The Chen Feng-led conglomerate becomes third largest shareholder in LPG ship owner. US handily beats others on LPG exports But Asia and Europe offer room to grow for LPG; ethane trade to grow as will refined products. Call for breaking cash Head of Nigerian shipowners association urges investment in domestic vessel recycling. Diana secures $75m in Chinese funding New York-listed owner nets loan for three newbuildings, one of which has been slightly delayed. POSH's Middle East push Singapore offshore player teams with Saudi's Al-Khalaf group to build Gulf business. Klemp boosts her holding in Frontline Chief financial officer buys $385,820 bundle of shares amid wider market selldown. MSC seafarer dies Medics unable to save Russian crewman from MSC Sariska off UK. Polarcus warns on impairments Middle East seismic shipowner facing hit on ship values after review by Norwegian watchdog. Fredriksen ponders sale of older VLCC Fleet renewal set to take another step with potential disposal of 1998-built tanker. Ezra Holdings warns of loss Singapore offshore shipping group to post Q1 deficit due to "depressed" oil and gas markets. Iran deal "days away" Potential boost for tankers and boxships close as John Kerry says sanctions will be lifted soon. Capesize spending erupts as big guns fire Figures confirm major owners have switched attention to depressed dry cargo market. Bond binge goes on Subsea 7 continues to snap up convertible issue in $8m deal. Korean yard losses to hit $6.7bn HHI, Samsung and DSME to post huge combined operating deficit for 2015. Condor ferry out of action $75m Liberation suffers another setback after being blown against berth in UK. Harley Marine buys 10 US owner raids Enterprise Marine for double-hulled barges and tugs. Guilt by association Deutsche Bank analyst says dry-bulk woes are having a negative effect on US tanker stocks. NCL crew busted Five crew off Norwegian Dawn caught smuggling cocaine into New Orleans. Triyards boosts profit First quarter result sees Asian shipyard increase gross profit by 12%. VLGCs fall in New Year Newbuilding deliveries, easing Indian port congestion and China slowness cited.

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JANUARY 8, 2016
European Union gives green light to FedEx-TNT merger Port of New York and New Jersey seeks to ban older trucks Spot container rates drop 10.9% Multiple ocean carriers join CKYHE Asia-ECNA loop Lakes iron ore trade drops 8.5% in 2015 Hanson Logistics unveils plans for deep frozen warehouse Executive Moves: IANA and U.S. Meat Export Federation Ocean3 adjusts FAL1 service Polar Air settles U.S. antitrust class action lawsuit Land-Air Express back on the road FAA proposes fine for non-compliant FedEx plane South Africa opens to more U.S. meat exports CN to issue $4.2b in debt securities ZIM CEO resigns amid reports of IPO delay

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Gibraltar sees bunker sales grow year-on-year Bunker suppliers have shown 'enduring commitment'. Solar panel fitted to ferry Technology may be used on other ferries. Dry bulk gloom deepens BDI hits record lows, wave of bankruptcies predicted and Japanese firm files for protection. Rotterdam: 24-hour Terminal strike ends Increased automation provokes job security fears. Fuel oil arbitrage volumes set to rise But Singapore's onshore stocks have dropped to their lowest level in seven months. Bomin's bid to buy bankrupt bunker player collapses But Bomin has purchased some of the company's bunker inventory. Adani outlines expansion plans 'I see India as a future bunkering hub and we want to play a major role.' Singapore: Vessel detained Ship controlled by Nigerian interests.

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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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