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BRIEFS
May 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Shanghai's April box volume rises 0.3pc to 3.12 million TEU
  • HPH says it will provide SOLAS weigh-in services at its terminals
  • APM Terminals offers worldwide container weigh-ins at 29 locations
  • CMA CGM offer new Baltic to Levant fast service for fruit and veg
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-W Africa rate US$300/TEU and $150/TEU to E Africa
  • Maersk welcomed back to Liverpool via Seago unit after 10 years away
  • 204pc fake invoice surge indicates belief in coming yuan devaluation
  • DHL operating profit up 21pc to US$997 million, but sales off 6.1pc
  • XPO unions to besiege shareholders to redress US and European grievances
  • US e-waste still finds Asian recycling markets despite BAN campaign
  • Euro banks ready to do business with Iran, but fear US lingering sanctions
  • Iranian non-official news agency takes note of IRISL's Alphaliner ranking
  • Emirates 2015 profit increases 50pc on fuel, though revenue slips 3pc
  • MASKargo starts A330-200 freighter service to Zhengzhou
  • Future bright for CAL's transitioning perishables from Israel, Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Aberdeen Container Lines expands service network in Africa
  • CMA CGM launches Baltic Levant Express service offering direct connection between St. Petersburg & Eastern Mediterranean region
  • Kalmar hosts first Terminal Automation Summit to share knowledge on port automation
  • New container line alliance hinted at
  • Chinese exports to India increase manifold
  • APM Terminals to provide container weighing services at many locations
  • DICT opens a contemporary bonded warehouse that will enable its patrons to manage cash flows
  • Rail connectivity projects to Bangladesh & Myanmar sanctioned
  • Fieo highlights business prospects in Sharjah's SAIF Zone in Ahmedabad
  • A wide-ranging deliberation & acknowledgement of excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The future is already here
  • SBB lauded for energy saving system
  • Centerpoint names US west coast SVP investments
  • Hoyer enhancing road/rail connections
  • Brownfield site for development in Netherlands
  • Port of Valencia heading for Antwerp
  • Rail upgrade in Zagreb area starting soon
  • New chairman for 50 year old Saddle Creek
  • Delivering to car boots
  • Cargolux appoints new EVP Global Logistics
  • Sunshine not showers for Fraport in April
  • Australia: building on signal technology portfolio
  • Combination of NKX and CHS3 services by MOL
  • DVB: net income before taxes declines in Q1
  • Seaborne selects business development director
  • ICTSI: more volume, less revenue in Q1
  • Truck maker opens test lab in Brazil
  • 50th B777 for Qatar Airways
  • Ink still drying on CP/LH Cargo pact

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Slumping stocks holds back tanker consolidation
  • US seeks "quick wins" towards 100% container scanning
  • Carnival gives new vigour to flagship brand
  • Gloomy outlook for Singapore's offshore firms
  • Why Japanese carrier weakness should worry alliance planners
  • Passengers rescued after fleeing burning vessel on Great Barrier Reef
  • Fincantieri claims Q1 was 'turning point'
  • Sharp fall in Q1 profits for DVB
  • Hanjin Shipping sells Capesize for USD38 million
  • Dae Sun scores chemical tanker order from HNCC
  • Iron ore exports from Port Hedland to China rising 8.2% y/y in April
  • Winning International Group expected to step up chartering in July
  • Cosco acquires 35% stake in Euromax Terminal
  • Vard back to profit in 1Q16
  • BHP to ramp up production but little spin-off for shipping
  • LNG shipping rate slump could persist through 2020

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Airlines eye scheduled freighter operations as Heathrow pushes cargo up priority list
  • Big ship craze spreads to UK shortsea shipping, but will VGM rule drive cargo to the roads?
  • Don't wait for Whitehall advice on VGM regulations, talk to carriers now, shippers told
  • ATSG delays take-off of Chinese express cargo carrier, but snaps up a fleet of 767s
  • Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific launch air cargo network between Hong Kong and Europe
  • SEKO seeks new US partners as Terence Madl takes on network development role
  • DHL Global Forwarding sees results improve as Deutsche Post implements new measures

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Over reliance on GPS poses dangers
  • VIDEO: Davie makes progress with Project Resolve
  • Damen to supply ASD tug to Ian Taylor Peru
  • LNG fueled icebreaker starts sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • 'Seattle Day' celebration marks start of Xiamen/Shenzhen flights to Sea-Tac
  • Freight transportation index down during month of March
  • US rail freight traffic total slides lower during week
  • Port of Vancouver taps developers for Terminal 1 upgrade project
  • Bellingham International Airport earns Allegiant Airlines honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Team Tankers enjoys better freight rates in first quarter
    Overall operating performance of chemical tanker operator little changed on year
  • Myanmar's crossroads
    The history lessons that repeat themselves
  • Want to work for Lloyd's List?
    The leading source of maritime news is looking for a London-based news reporter
  • Deserted in Hong Kong, crew of casino ship seek wages back
    Court seizes New Imperial Star upon request of seafarers on board
  • Data Hub: Trade Routes
    Trade to South America is being conducted on fewer, bigger ships. But the reduction in tonnage has not led to a reduction in capacity, and pressure on rates remains
  • Product tanker rates lack upwards momentum despite charter activity
    Vessel oversupply continues to pressure rates, though minor gains are seen in some trades
  • Iran, Iraq and UAE raise Opec output
    IEA is sceptical on whether Saudi Arabia will add to further output rises
  • Cheniere appoints Fusco as chief executive
    New boss has a task on his hands as the LNG export company strives to turn a profit for the first time
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Transpacific utilisation levels remain under pressure
  • New alliances under the spotlight
    2M and Ocean Alliance look evenly matched
  • DSV-UTi integration 'progressing as planned'
    European group helps limit forwarding losses while air and sea division continues to take market share
  • Topaz secures Kazakhstan oilfield contract for 15 vessels
    Deal with consortium to supply ships to oil field in Kazakhstan is worth more than $350m
  • HHLA box volumes down in first quarter
    Container throughput levels fall 7.7% and revenues slide 4.1%, but Hamburg terminal operator forecasts greater stability for the rest of the year, with box numbers bottoming out
  • English Channel capacity growth lifts DFDS
    Shipping division revenue gains boost ferry operator to best first quarter
  • ICTSI first-quarter profit falls 22% on start-up costs of new terminals
    Philippines-based ICTSI handled 4% more volume in the first three months of 2016
  • US box port throughput slows
    Import figures down as consumer spending falls
  • Qingdao Port stretched to limit by surge in tanker business
    Port is in vicinity of teapot refineries that import crude oil
  • Insurance industry urged to unite in adoption of Insurance Act
    Quick fixes are no solution to biggest insurance shake-up since 1906, warns consultant
  • Malaysia's Nam Cheong swings to loss in first quarter
    Revenue hurt by contract cancellation for a vessel in advanced building stage
  • Global Liner 2016: Prolonged overcapacity spells trouble for the industry
    Analyst paints a bleak picture for box lines as supply still outstrips demand and freight rates remain in the doldrums, while APM Terminals chief Kim Fejfer says ports and terminals are at a critical juncture
  • Diana Shipping draws down $13.5m from China Exim bank
    Amount is secured by Maera panamax dry bulk carrier
  • Vard swings to first-quarter net profit on foreign exchange gains
    Update: Company looking to tap into cruiseship market through work with parent Fincantieri
  • Chinese shipping lessors could face default risk, says Nord LB
    But leasing giants in China may be 'too big to fall', says Chinese lessor
  • Gener8 Maritime reports record results in first quarter of 2016
    Average spot VLCC TCE exceeds $60,000 with addition of five newbuilding vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • US importers accelerate Asia cargo shift to East Coast ports
  • US truckload linehaul, intermodal rates drop lower
  • NY-NJ port eyes more projects to better handle larger ships
  • As volumes rise, ODFL expands terminal network
  • Import rise at LA port signals return to normal patterns
  • NVOCC, forwarders pay steep fines to settle misrepresentation allegations
  • Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific partner on network
  • Chassis lessor DCLI to be sold to infrastructure fund
  • Idle box fleet dips, set to shrink more in coming weeks
  • Cosco Pacific buys stake in Rotterdam terminal
  • Major Indian trucker moves into refrigerated transportation
  • Strong North Europe traffic carries DFDS to record performance

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Torm sticks to 2016 US listing target
    Danish owner's new dividend policy one of final stops on path from restructuring table to New York Stock Exchange.
  • Creditors agree to joint management of Hanjin Heavy
    Korean shipbuilder to benefit from KRW 100bn debt relief after restructuring.
  • Solvang earnings surge in first quarter
    Norwegian gas carrier owner's result rises despite falling VLGC rates.
  • London P&I Club posts $3.3m surplus
    Insurer lifts 2015/16 free reserve to $160.7m, but investments turned negative.
  • Frangou fights corner as MLP profit falls
    Chief executive points to intra-group advantages and lack of fees as Navios Partners misses forecasts.
  • Farstad says timing of recovery uncertain
    Norwegian owner says no fundamental improvement in Q1 as currency gains contributed to positive result.
  • Scorpio Bulkers reworks loan terms
    Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes prepayment on a number of facilities as part of covenants relaxation.
  • Prosafe scraps three as it sees red ink
    Cyprus-based owner reveals vessel demolition plans as low utilisation causes headache.
  • EMGS starts with a loss of $15.5m
    Norwegian survey ship owner falls to bigger deficit in Q1 as revenue is chopped.
  • Restis scraps last pre-2000 capesize
    Greek owner banks $6.7m for former Dreyfus bulker.
  • Sanoyas sees annual profit down 88%
    Japanese shipbuilder makes less in financial year 2015 despite an increase in revenue.
  • Eidesvik braces for several tough years ahead
    Norwegian owner sees no short-term improvement as currency gains bring positive Q1 result.
  • Wilson falls to narrow loss in Q1
    Norwegian mini-bulker owner hit by falling revenue in first three months.
  • NAO loss widens in first quarter
    Supply ship owner sees revenue slashed in depressed offshore markets.
  • Tallink chops loss in first quarter
    Estonian ferry owner spends $14.5m to improve its vessels as it carries more passengers.
  • GC Rieber suffers due to low offshore activity
    Norwegian owner sees first quarter loss widen on the back of curtailed fleet utilisation.
  • Torm to pay first dividend since 2008
    Danish owner reveals special payday alongside new distribution policy.
  • Shipping woes increase loan provisions at DVB
    German bank says difficult conditions persist in first quarter as it stays cautious on maritime lending.
  • Lower interest bill boosts Team Tankers
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner pushes up Q1 earnings as costs fall.
  • DFDS hits record high in Q1
    Danish ro-ro group benefits from higher volumes and bunker savings in first three months.
  • AWB cancellation and forex loss dent Nam Cheong
    Singapore-listed Malaysian shipbuilder says it will look to find ways to offload orphaned vessel.
  • Pacific Radiance slips to first quarter loss
    Lower charter rates and fleet utilisation take their toll at Singapore offshore vessel operator.
  • Vard secures $300m module carrier vessel order
    Contract award comes as Fincantieri-backed shipbuilder returns to profit in the first quarter.
  • CMA CGM stake in Neptune Orient Lines tops 10%
    French liner giant passes new threshold in acquisition of Singapore national flag carrier.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter cargo volumes rise 9.7% in April
  • Kansas City Southern names new CEO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Torm sees product tanker rates holding at around $20,000/day in H2 2016
    Volumes of diesel shipped from the US to Europe were down, but aromatics cargoes were up to Asia
  • Gener8 Maritime 'optimistic' market can absorb newbuild VLCCs
    Company takes new vessels to meet oil demand in China.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: South Korean arrivals hit to nine-month high
    More African crude heads to South Korea
  • ANALYSIS: Iranian April oil sailings soar
  • Singapore May ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at $0.50-$1/mt premiums
    Reflecting prices buyers are willing to pay relative to published benchmark values.
  • Swedish Trelleborg unveils new LNG bunkering system
    New system removes need for jetty infrastructure.
  • St Petersburg MGO prices rise on restricted availability: sources
    Situation could last for five days.
  • Panama Canal postpones third draft restriction again due to rainfall
    The restriction was originally scheduled to start on May 9.
  • Vancouver marine fuel suppliers expect eventual price impact from Alberta fires
    The Vancouver bunker fuel market moves in sync with the Seattle market.
  • Oil futures surge on draw in US crude stocks, supply disruptions
    US commercial crude inventories fell 3.41 million barrels to 539.98 million barrels for the reporting week ended May 6.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks rise on drop in demand
    US fuel oil stocks have increased by 4.072 million barrels since this point last year.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
PORTS
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
CUSTOMS
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
SHIPYARDS
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
EDUCATION
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
PORTS
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
ACCIDENTS
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
NEWS
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
PORTS
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
LOGISTICS
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
INSTITUTIONS
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
SHIPPING
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
NEWS
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.
DEFENCE
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
TRUCKING
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
LOGISTICS
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
NEWS
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
LOGISTICS
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
PORTS
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
SHIPPING
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
NEWS
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
LOGISTICS
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
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