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March 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-North Europe rate US$500/TEU from April 1
  • Long Beach up 35.9pc - best month in history docking first 18,000-TEUer
  • China's February exports fell 25.4pc hit by Chinese New Year shutdown
  • Shipowners condemn jail term of 81-year-old master by Spanish Supremes
  • EU court upholds US$185.5 million fines for forwarder price-fixing
  • CP files preliminary proxy with SEC ahead of Norfolk Southern AGM
  • US Senators join opponents of CP takeover of Norfolk Southern railway
  • CMA CGM hikes S America-Europe, Red Sea rate US$250/FEU April 1
  • EU to China: Cut steel exports or risk being denied WTO trade status
  • French unions hamper trains to save 35-hour work week from reform
  • INTTRA demos eVGM service for new box weight verification rules over web
  • Panama port throughput up 1.77pc to 6.9 million TEU, but with mixed results
  • Deutsche Post DHL pre-tax profit falls 18.7pc to US$2.64 million
  • Shippers, ports attack mega ships for high costs, infrastructure constraints
  • APMT's new Vado terminal orders 19 compact Kalmar straddle carriers
  • FTA likes Whitehall plans to 'improve' fines for people-smuggling truckers
  • Forwarder would jump at Iran trade, but most US sanctions still in place
  • After much speculation Amazon takes plunge into providing air cargo
  • Hedge fund, PE firm makes move on troubled United Airlines with new slate
  • 'Solid' start to 2016 for global air freight industry, IATA data shows
  • UAE parleys for 'fifth freedom' rights to access Budapest-US market
  • TIACA forms shippers' advisory committee so customers can been heard
  • Air Europa renews ULD deal with CHEP, converts to light-weight units

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Maersk Line enhances Mesawa service
  • MSC adds direct Hazira call to South Africa service
  • National Waterways Bill gets Parliamentary nod
  • OceanMasters successfully handles break-bulk shipment from Norway to Dubai
  • Reaction of Capt. Vivek Anand, President, Mumbai & Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA)
  • V.Group acquires Bibby Ship Management
  • Cabinet approves 'no objection' to proposed change in holding structure for container terminal projects of DP World Ltd in Major Ports
  • DP World's gift to NMIS girl students on International Women's Day
  • Ministry of Shipping order, dated March 7, 2016, on Relaxation of Cabotage restriction for container transhipment ports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Big brands prepare for the future
  • Castigated
  • More tonnage at Thames terminals
  • Joint operation centre to enhance rail efficiency
  • VP engineering invigorating Kuebix
  • Two appointments at HM Revenue & Customs
  • Early start for routes to Great Lakes
  • Rerouting Betuwe route
  • French airports see slight cargo plus
  • Chapman Freeborn to be GSA for RUS Aviation
  • West India Service enhanced by "K" Line
  • Multi-million dollar track construction contract netted
  • Showcasing latest on-board computer
  • New CEO to adorn fashion logistics specialist
  • Amazon's airfreight ambitions confirmed
  • 37 new Fiata members in February
  • Megaships: fears finally confirmed?
  • Green hub in Le Havre
  • Drivers to be screened for sleep apnoea

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Cyber security for ships depends on new supply chain, says LR
    Risks that come with increasing digitalisation of ships could be lessened by decreasing their connection with the shore. This move would open up a whole new model for ship operations, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). With "peak technology" coming...
  • Paragon Shipping to sell off entire operating fleet
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping has agreed to sell its final six bulkers in exchange for a full settlement of its syndicated loan facility obligations. In a statement after the closing bell on 9 March, the NASDAQ-listed company disclosed that the Panamaxes Coral Seas and...
  • Loss-making Bourbon ready to stack up to 20% of fleet
    French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it was ready to continue stacking up to 20% of its 511-strong fleet as it strives to contain the impact of a slump in demand that left it with a net loss...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • Bank of China to become largest shareholder in Huarong Energy
    Hong Kong-listed China Huarong Energy Company, formerly China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, has announced an issue of 17.1 billion shares to its creditors to offset its CNY17.1 billion (USD2.6 billion) debts. Once completed, Bank of China (BOC) will be the shipbuilding and marine engineering company's largest shareholder. Huarong Energy had debts totalling...
  • Australia's Melbourne port privatisation gets final clearance
    Melbourne, Australia's largest container terminal and port is now officially on the market, after legislation cleared state parliament on Thursday evening. "Port lease legislation has passed through Parliament. We're getting on with it and keeping our promises," state treasurer Tim Pallas announced on social media platform...
  • Business grows at Wilmar Ship Holdings
    Wilmar Ship Holdings, the shipping arm of Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar International, has been growing quietly but profitably. The company owns 10 bulk carriers and 20 chemical tankers. The tankers and bulkers, which are mainly Kamsarmaxes, are primarily deployed to transport Wilmar's grain and palm oil...
  • HMM's finances worse than previously reported
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed that its 2015 loss and liabilities were worse than earlier reported. This follows an external auditor's check of its accounts. HMM said its loss was KRW648.76 billion (USD540 million), compared with the unaudited figure of KRW600.1 billion it announced in...
  • DSME restructuring 'going well' despite failure to sell Romanian yard
    The restructuring efforts of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are progressing smoothly although attempts to sell its Romanian yard have failed. During a press briefing, Financial Services Commission commissioner Kim Yong Beom asserted DSME's reorganisation is going well despite the shipbuilder posting a record...
  • Container rates reverse three months of decline in January
    Container freight rates reversed three months of decline in January and reached their highest level since October 2015. UK consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS)'s price index, which includes both spot and contract rates, rose three points to 71 in January. However, shipping...
  • China Merchants to invest in 10 more overseas ports
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is planning to invest in about 10 more overseas ports as the state-owned company continues its global expansion and implementation of China's One Belt One Road strategy. CMHI is looking...
  • US-bound tanker diverts to Europe as diesel price surges
    A New York-bound cargo of low-sulphur gasoil on board the product tanker Raysut is now diverting in mid-Atlantic to Amsterdam, as prices for diesel cargoes in northwest Europe surge to an 11-week high. The Long Range 2 tanker, carrying a 90,000-tonne (670,500 bbl) cargo of ultra-low-sulphur...
  • India remains bright spot for offshore demand
    The Indian rig market continues to defy the offshore down-cycle and boasts higher demand than the rest of the Asia Pacific region. IHS Petrodata forecasts that the Indian Ocean region is expected to attract an estimated demand of around 40 jack-up units...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • The rise and fall of perpetual preferred shipping equity
    A hybrid security known as perpetual preferred equity (PPE) has played a key role in shipping's capital-raising efforts over the past half-decade. Now, the consequences of that strategy are coming home to roost. Issuing PPE in today's market environment would be impossible, but...
  • ClassNK joins US safety inspection scheme
    Tokyo-based ClassNK has become the fifth class society to participate in a safety inspection programme aimed at reducing the US Coast Guard's regulatory burden over US-flagged ships. The Coast Guard and ClassNK signed an agreement on 9 March authorising ClassNK...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Analysis: can Atlas Air hold its own against ATSG in air freight's e-commerce market?
  • Peace breaks out as new affinity grows between ports and unions on US west coast
  • HMM alone in search for charter hire cut as lessor Seaspan believes revenue is secure
  • Barely United: airline board battle erupts as Continental's Bethune reappears
  • Signed, sealed and delivered: the Amazon threat to DHL
  • DHL forwarding losses drive down full-year group profits

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • World's largest cruise ship departs for sea trials
  • Davie makes new unsolicited bid to build polar icebreaker
  • Best practices for RO/RO vehicle deck fire safety
  • BAE San Diego gets $47.2 million Navy contract mod
  • Incat Crowther designs new generation tour vessel
  • First U.S. ethane shipment heads for Europe

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Freight transport services index climbs during month of January
  • Troutdale Airport advisory board sets public meeting for March 16
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel MYRSINI
  • Port of Seattle, Snohomish County pleased with eastside rail corridor deal
  • "K" Line making changes to West India services

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Bulk Invest creditors consider damages claims after dropping injunction
    Japanese companies owed $172m look at legal options related to 'quick' sale they claim was below market value
  • Port of Long Beach reports record highest monthly box volumes
    February surge in imports will continue into March
  • Paragon Shipping strikes bank deal to sell fleet
    Talks continue with yard on delaying newbuild trio
  • Are marine technology firms too big to fail?
    Who can we trust, shipowners ask as engine maker reputation rocked by data-rigging scandals
  • Aronnax: Suspicion reigns
    Rebuilding bridges may be more difficult than rebuilding engines
  • Persian Prize or Desert Mirage?
    Iran's market remains nascent as shipping and commodity businesses navigate legal tangles and uncertainty. But the opportunity remains too big to ignore
  • Now we are talking
    With faster, cheaper and more reliable communications, shipowners and suppliers are beginning to treat ships like any connected device and explore new ways to do business
  • Bourbon reports $84m loss for 2015
    Lower revenue forecast for 'low point in the cycle' in 2016
  • The familiar cycle
    Two years ago the offshore sector was the darling of shipowners looking for an easy diversification win; this 'new frontier' for traditional shipping has suffered from the usual follies
  • Navios 'in-house' loan has three-year term
    Security for loan from tanker sibling includes 8m units in Navios Partners held by Navios Holdings
  • Havyard agrees newbuilding contract cancellation
    Newbuilding delivery had been postponed before it was cancelled
  • MOL and Daimler set up Mediterranean car carrier service
    Move will reduce transit time to Asia and cut CO2 emissions
  • MR tanker rates drop on lack of diesel arbitrage
    Global distillate supply building up as refineries are operated at maximum production due to low oil prices and strong margins
  • No armed robbery incidents in Asia reported for February
    ReCAAP says incidents are also less severe in nature versus previous month and year-ago period
  • ASF blasts latest Prestige judgment
    Apostolos Mangouras was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year by Spain's Supreme Court and deemed 'reckless' in 14-year-old case
  • Panama Maritime Authority moots bill to boost shipbuilding and finance
    Authority hopes initiatives will help create more jobs in the country
  • Sembcorp Marine raises stake in Gravifloat to 56%
    Group looking to expand into offshore gas processing business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Swift sees freight volumes rise, inventories start to drop
  • NS ramps up intermodal service connecting Charleston port and Charlotte
  • Slide show: TPM 2016's most memorable quotes
  • Platform allows shippers to submit VGMs electronically
  • DP World reorganizes India business
  • Largest US truckload carrier sends warning on rates, ELDs
  • Cochin truckers walk off the job
  • Record profit has Deutsche Post unfazed by Amazon
  • Melbourne port put on the auction block
  • China Merchants plans further overseas expansion
  • India releases draft SOLAS guidelines
  • Idle container ship fleet at six-year high

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Sobelmar complains of HSH 'takeover' effort
    Bankruptcy grows bitter as Belgian shipowner files adversary suit in Connecticut.
  • Judge won't rule now on helicopter salvage
    Sued by Greek shipowner, PHI claims there should be no award for chopper that landed on bulker's hatch.
  • Indian Oil starts work on new LPG project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Alexandratos linked to panamax purchase
    Brokers say Greek owner behind deal for Japanese-controlled panamax.
  • Indian Oil starts new LPG import project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Davie bids $752m for Canadian ships
    Shipyard tries to undercut rival Seaspan on government icebreaker and multipurpose deal.
  • Iraq-Ceyhan pipeline could reopen soon
    Hope rises for resumption of Kurdish crude exports from Turkish port as army completes military operation.
  • Tallink's LNG ferry option lapses
    Estonian owner will not be ordering another eco ro-pax at Meyer Turku in Finland.
  • Paddy Rogers: keep calm and carry oil
    Euronav chief executive moves to demystify current "abnormal" state of play.
  • Outdated terms keep a cap on Iran exports
    Traders cite inflexibility in Tehran as a reason for slow upturn in Iranian shipments.
  • Cochin IPO hits fees stumbling block
    Indian state shipbuilder could call new round of bids from banks to advise on share sale.
  • First ethane ships from US
    Historic cargo leaves Marcus Hook on Evergas Dragon vessel bound for Norway
  • DSME to cut another 12,000 workers as it eyes profit
    Korean shipbuilder will have shed 25,000 employees since 2014 as it restructures; hopeful of positive result in Q1.
  • Minoan prices offer for Hellenic Seaways stake
    Grimaldi-controlled company says it is paying $2.74 per share in order to acquire bigger slice in compatriot group.
  • Hammonia retrofits general cargo ships
    German owner introduced improvements aimed to 25% fuel savings in cooperation with charterer Intermarine.
  • Bourbon plunges to $84m 2015 loss
    French offshore shipowner sees vessel utilisation fall in tough year.
  • d'Amico snaps up chartered tanker
    Italian owner buys 2003-built products carrier from sister company.
  • Island Offshore lays up more PSVs
    Norwegian owner stacks two supply vessels as offshore demand remains low.
  • Asian piracy levels slip to twelve month low
    Indian clamp down on piracy since start of 2016 sees coast guard arrest eight suspects.
  • Panama proposes shipyard, finance law
    Government bill aims to spur shipbuilding and attract maritime-focused banks.
  • Ezion Holdings chief executive increases skin in the game
    Chew Thiam Keng makes first acquisition of stock since August in sign of confidence in firm.
  • Paragon sells all ships to satisfy banks
    Deal to pay down debt requires selling six bulkers while newbuildings deferred.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • DSME to layoff another 12,000 workers
  • Customs reauthorization bill goes into effect
  • Seaspan CEO: Current container industry outlook better than in 2008-09
  • INTTRA unveils "eVGM" product
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins SDAX stock index
  • CP files proxy statement with SEC regarding NS takeover bid
  • Dachser strengthens logistics R&D
  • DHL earnings drop 25.6% in 2015
  • UPS to expand facility in Herne, Germany
  • Napier Port releases proposal for new berth
  • Obama officials visit new logistics hub in Baltimore
  • Port of Long Beach sees 35.9% surge in cargo volumes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Unusual arrivals seen in the US Gulf Coast, China
    Freight rates for all key benchmark routes rose steadily on tight tonnage.
  • Heavy Singapore gasoline, fuel oil trading seen unlikely to congest terminals
    Ex-wharf bunker fuel sellers on standby ready to capture any prompt premiums.
  • Piracy incidents continue to die down in Asia: ReCAAP London
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 16h
  • ARA supplier Phoenix takes on first TC bunker barge
    Consolidating its position after a year of operation.
  • Vietnam's Cam Ranh port has potential to be bunkering hub: sources
    It can receive vessels up to 100,000 dwt
  • Indian LNG imports up 25% since July: Eclipse
    Increase in imports coincides with lower LNG prices in the Pacific
  • Oil futures surge higher led by NYMEX RBOB after US gasoline draw
    Implied gasoline demand rose 290,000 b/d last week to 9.411 million b/d.

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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 informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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