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BRIEFS
April 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen's China International Marine plans US$928 million share sale
  • CargoSmart has online window to get your verified container aboard ship
  • OOCL's Long Beach Container Terminal moves to greater automation
  • Oman set to deploy 47 feeders to harness power of its coastline
  • Canadian Pacific gives up campaign to take over Norfolk Southern
  • 2M starts China-Korea-US Gulf loop, adds New York-NJ-to-Everglades run
  • Loading instructions may widen risk of surveyors without their knowing: insurer
  • Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung docks its first 18,000-TEUer
  • Singtel, Inmarsat to partner on cybersecurity to prevent hacks
  • Chinese investment in Australia grows 60pc to US$15 billion
  • Carrier fined US$2.5 million for bilge spill, crew jailed, banned for life
  • Korea's Doorae Shipping is fined US$950,000 for dumping oily bilge
  • Korean Air Cargo, Uzbekistan Airways tieup to provide Tehran service
  • Boeing wins US$1.5 billion in orders for 747s thought to be fading away
  • Russia's ABC to add 3rd B747F flight to Singapore, with connections to HK, Europe, US
  • FedEx cuts transit times one day in six tier 2 & 3 cities in China

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • Indev Logistics & Kerry Logistics Network launching Kerry-Indev in New Delhi today
  • IRClass lends support to 'Make in India' at Maritime India Summit
  • Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adopted
  • Maritime India Summit seen providing huge investment opportunities for Korea
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate Maritime India Summit 2016 tomorrow
  • TT Club alerts Baltic transport professionals to new demands of SOLAS
  • Cargo handling private workers pool at Visakhapatnam Port to be closed
  • Gopalpur port scaling up operations
  • DICT bags another prestigious award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New facility in Puerto Rico
  • CP stops acquisition effort
  • Carrefour awards for Valencia's hinterland
  • Russian manufacturer produces 30,000th freight car
  • Express overnight transport by Trans-o-flex
  • Poor stowage remains an issue
  • Mallory Alexander VP appointed to US committee
  • Icao highlights security priorities for Africa
  • New intermodal terminal in Florida
  • New companies, new ship
  • UPS names Cindy Miller global forwarding president
  • XPO signs contract with Renault
  • Microchip production machinery to Dalian
  • Titan box centre in operation in New Zealand
  • Complex sequencing to speed up processes

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • More industrial action set to disrupt Australian container operations
  • Maersk pledges to protect FOC crew
  • ECSA response to EP Migration report
  • Port Authority seeks "circular economy" for Churchill Industrial Zone
  • CargoSmart Offers SOLAS VGM Solutions Free of Charge
  • e-Compliance Brings Maritime Regulations into the 21st Century
  • Oceana yard's first newbuild delivered
  • Chinese Shipping Prosperity Index hits new low
  • HMM to pocket USD1.1 billion from Hyundai Securities stake sale
  • Cyber security - shipping must stop being complacent
  • Japanese shipyard orders fall again in March
  • Singapore bumps R&D fund up to USD150 million
  • More bulkers sent for scrapping as prices continue to rally
  • Ship's captain and owner plead not guilty to Rabaul Queen deaths
  • Maritime attacks in Southeast Asia fall to 10-year low
  • Chang Myung seeks court protection after fifth consecutive loss
  • South Korea targets Myanmar used car market with direct ro-ro service
  • German forwarders eye steady containerised cargo volumes
  • Feeder service links Omani ports with Jebel Ali
  • Genting and China Merchants ink cruise MOU
  • Broken TS Taipei ship to be scrapped on site, says Taiwan government
  • Concerns persist on stamina of crude tanker spot rates

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • US air cargo unconvinced on e-freight - but players must 'shape up or ship out', delegates told
  • Overcapacity warning as MSC moves big ships to 'more robust' Europe-Middle East/India trade
  • Portable container weighing system for shippers with no access to weighbridges
  • Analysis: could floundering HMM take a leaf out of ZIM's book when restructuring?
  • How manufacturers win by not playing the field
  • Valk Fleet in administration as drivers remain unpaid and bosses receive 'death threats'
  • Mallory Alexander's Melzie Wilson to advise US secretary of commerce on supply chains

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • Australia's ASC names General Manager Future Submarines
  • Ballast Water: Early Feedback
  • VIDEO: Modular dredge goes to work high in Andes
  • Shipping's space age future
  • Getting into the Swing of Things
  • As Easy as Building ATBs
  • Plenty of Work, Despite Oil's Dip
  • New Brazilian shipyard delivers first vessel
  • Woodside charters Australia's first LNG fueled PSV
  • First two ship operators join autonomous ship group
  • Foxx designates new Marine Highway projects

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance Oks Husky Terminal upgrade work
  • Drewry Benchmarking Club predicts further drop in ocean freight rates
  • Coast Guard aircrew rescues fisherman from capsized boat
  • Portland Port Commission sets public budget hearing
  • Three North American nations discuss excess steelmaking issue

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • Hellenic Carriers shareholders back delisting from AIM
    Fotini Karamanli-led bulker company is one of two Greek shipping companies quitting London market
  • Ro-ro and containers lead Dublin Port's first-quarter growth
    Exports outpace imports
  • Sharp $16,000 drop for VLCCs as April load dates close
    This coming week could bring a rare lack of volatilty as rates inch down
  • European Commission sets April 29 deadline for CMA CGM-NOL deal decision
    APL says it will remain with G6 Alliance until first quarter of 2017
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine sells Hyundai Securities stake for $1.1bn
    South Korean carrier to use proceeds of sale to stabilise its operation
  • Supramax rates gain marginally to new year-to-date highs
    But market players wonder whether the rally is halting
  • China dissatisfied with G7 foreign ministers' statement on Asia maritime issues
    China urged G7 members to not take sides on territorial disputes
  • Calls for data overhaul to address cargo modelling challenge
    Tianjin and other incidents have driven the need to reassess insurance modelling
  • K Line unit reaches deal with Northwest Seaport Alliance to expand Husky Terminal
    Expansion will allow terminal to handle two 18,000 teu container vessels at the same time
  • Siem Offshore lands five-year contract for new PSV
    Vessel delivered in 2017 will be first ever LNG-powered PSV operating in Australia
  • FMC supports shipper stance on box weighing
    Commissioner Doyle calls for carriers and shippers to get together to find solution on responsibilities
  • Southeast Asia maritime crime hits 10-year low
    Maritime crime falls in southeast Asia, rises in Gulf of Guinea
  • US LNG shipment to India opens new Asia trade route
    Cargo expected to arrive at Dabhol LNG terminal in western India later this week
  • Ocean Yield secures $202m for building three gas carriers
    Loan facility will cover $67.5m of $81m contract price of each ship
  • Xiamen Port Holding to sell two gantry cranes to container terminal operator unit
    Cranes sold for a total consideration of $1.6m
  • Top five dry bulk trends
    Small net fleet growth expected despite continued demolitions
  • Raising the roadway
    Work to raise the famous Bayonne Bridge to enable New York and New Jersey terminals to handle ships of up to 14,000 teu remains well behind schedule
  • A matter of agency
    The relationship between container carriers and agents has been something of a rollercoaster ride over recent decades.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • Alibaba targets Southeast Asia with giant $1 billion acquisition
  • Oakland joins growing list of ports refusing to offer VGM services
  • Estes Express adds Chicago-area LTL trucking terminal
  • Crowley consolidates Puerto Rico logistics facilities
  • KCS service still backlogged after flooding in Louisiana, Texas
  • South America-Europe trade surging
  • Weak demand, low fuel prices pull down revenue at top US truck companies
  • Maersk shifts India shuttle service from Chennai to private ports
  • Europe's top air cargo carriers post lower volumes
  • CargoSmart gets on the electronic VGM solution platform
  • Container contract rates tumble as shippers negotiate deep discounts

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • OW ruling a blow to physical suppliers
    New York federal judge says there's no lien for supplier if there's no contract with owner.
  • Hellenic shareholders approve exit from AIM
    Greek company to end London listing on 20 April; Apolstolos Kontoyiannis joins board.
  • Ostensjo lays up North Sea PSV
    Edda Fram stacked in Haugesund, bringing total number of idled PSVs to 72.
  • Navig8 jumps into offshore with takeover
    Shipowner and operator makes good on diversification pledge with RKOffshore deal.
  • Sincere Navigation edges up profit
    Bulker owner defies dry downturn to increase earnings for 2015.
  • Arkas signs shipping MOU with IRISL
    Turkish company makes first step towards building commercial relationship with Iran's national carrier.
  • Veteran ERRV sold into fish sector
    Sentinel Star bought by Norway's Lerow for ocean farm work.
  • First quarter ship orders plunge 79%
    Huge drop-off in speculative newbuilding contracts as owners stay away from yards.
  • LNG rates fall 49% as fleet grows
    Figures show industry growth amid dire ship charter market.
  • Great Eastern sells support vessel
    Indian shipowner disposes of 2013-built ROV ship.
  • Maersk adopts ITF agreement for chartered ships
    Danish giant puts crew from third-party fleet on same footing as those on its own ships.
  • Royal Mail Ship on the block
    St Helena to be auctioned as it completes final run to remote South Atlantic UK island.
  • Ezion Holdings sees profit evaporate
    Singaporean offshore rig and vessel owner takes a hit for 2015 and suspends dividend.
  • HMM banking $1.1bn for Hyundai Securities
    KB Financial says it has sealed deal for struggling Korean owner's 23% slice of brokerage.
  • Atlantic sells business to stay alive
    Newly established Norwegian company acquires compatriot owner's operations, while a few subsidiaries are set to file for bankruptcy.
  • Ferry bridge targeted by laser
    Police describe attack on English vessel as a navigational hazard.
  • Norwegian bond tap turned off
    Key finance source dries up in oil slump as offshore owners restructure issues.
  • Siem wins five-year deal for PSV
    Norwegian owner clinches another deal in Australia for a dual-fuel ship.
  • Maritime crime in South East Asia at decade low
    However, incidents of kidnapping, ransom and sabotage have surged in Gulf of Guinea, say Dryad Maritime.
  • LNG said to be entering brave new world
    Chevron, Shell and Woodside Energy chiefs chew the fat on how the industry can best develop.
  • Dry S&P sentiment shows signs of improving
    More owners said to be set to pull the trigger on deals for fear of missing out on buying opportunity.
  • Seaport Alliance targets 18,000-teu boxships
    North America's third-largest container gateway takes steps to prepare for new giants of the liner world.
  • VLGC rates at lowest level in six years
    Spot market assessment sliding amid lacklustre activity and fierce competition, L&S says.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • DP World lays out VGM scaling fee for Vancouver, Prince Rupert
  • IMO adopts mandatory requirements for electronic information exchange
  • North American steel trade in trouble
  • YRC Freight unveils 'Accelerated' shipping solution
  • MercuryGate releases transportation procurement tool
  • Commerce adds new members to supply chain committee
  • Ro-ro terminal opens at Melbourne
  • Cryoport launches Temperature Controlled Logistics Consulting Division
  • U.S. steel exports decline in February
  • Estes opens new Illinois terminal
  • Fleet expands 'Yelp for freight' platform to include quoting
  • CargoSmart to offer free SOLAS VGM data solution
  • Drewry: Contract rates for containerized cargo continue to fall
  • Long Beach eyeing short-haul rail to move cargo off docks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2016
  • PTT snaps up Aframaxes as SBM undergoes repair
    PTT was seeking two more Aframax tankers to lighter cargoes from Nipah via ship-to-ship transfer with a VLCC.
  • India's Great Eastern Shipping buys VLGC from S Korea's KSS Line
    The 49,849 dwt vessel was the Gas Vision, owned by South Korea's KSS Line Ltd., which had been on term charter to South Korean trading company E1 Corp.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Feb refined oil product exports drop 18.25%
    Russia's refined product exports rose throughout 2015 in the wake of tax reforms that slashed main export duties.
  • SPAIN DATA: Refinery throughput drops to 12-month low
    Fuel oil production falls 9.2%.
  • Asian LR1 rates at year-to-date lows as ships pile up in Persian Gulf
    LR2 rates at lowest since March 10.
  • ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Loadings continue for 5.82 mil mt traded in March
    Loadings from Singapore, southern Malaysia and FSUs in the Straits.
  • First LNG bunkering performed at Dutch port of Vlissingen
    Bunkering was performed from truck to ship.
  • Dryad Maritime reports 63% on-year fall in Q1 crimes in SE Asia waters
    Enforcement and education helped reduce maritime crime.
  • US Gulf Coast bunker fuel prices jump on wider strength, weak demand
    Stronger HSFO, front-month ICE Brent, and ULSD prices fueled the spurt.
  • Oil futures extend rally on dollar decline ahead of Doha summit
    The dollar weakened Monday, lending support to the oil complex.
  • Singapore's Kim Heng Offshore & Marine posts $4.9 mil loss for 2015
    But the group managed to generate a positive net operating cash flow of S$2.1 million for 2015
  • Taiwan's CPC resumes bunkering operations at No. 9 Keelung barge Singapore
    Maintenance was completed ahead of schedule.

›››File
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
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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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