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January 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's 2015 container throughput falls 8.7pc to 30.9 million TEU
  • Kerry's Singapore unit to open rail-linked inland ports at Yangon, Mandalay
  • AADA cuts Asia-Oz bunker surcharge again as price of oil continues plunge
  • OOCL cancels Busan to Black Sea EMX service on Chinese New Year slack
  • Athens Stock Exchange lifts trading suspension on Piraeus Port shares
  • US-South Africa trade truce ends, Pretoria blocks poultry on avian flu fear
  • New NYK president sees high-tech apps playing a bigger role in future
  • Free trade deal with China could raise billions for Canada annually: expert
  • Maersk still biggest box carrier in 2016, but runs risk of overcapacity
  • CP: Merger will add needed capacity without unwanted infrastructure
  • Truckers face fines for flouting Canada Customs advanced filing rules
  • Agility wins two year contract for major natural gas event
  • Lufthansa Cargo posts 2.4pc decline in 2015's freight and mail volume
  • Egypt clothing exporters continue to send goods to US despite air cargo ban
  • Japan finds 43 cases of banned items carried on passenger flights

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Baltic Index sinks to new record low of 402 points
  • Centre to increase share of water transport to 15 pc in three years: Gadkari at ASSOCHAM conference
  • Cut logistics cost to make Indian goods competitive in global markets, says VPT chief
  • Forbes & Company to sell two CFSs & logistics business to Transworld Group Singapore
  • Seashell Logistics charts new course with international vessel operations
  • US ship crew get 5 years rigorous imprisonment under Arms Act
  • Exports to China shrink
  • Centre opens up more ports to import apples
  • NMPT proactive in wooing cargo
  • Port of Antwerp makes a big impression in India
  • Compulsory BIS certification norm on steel to hit auto industries
  • INR nosedives to over 2-year low on heavy dollar demand
  • Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cargo expert for South America
  • Plans for deepwater port in Algeria
  • Delta expands pharma offering
  • To be or not to be: a new inland port at Mohács?
  • HGV drivers - book your slot at port of Hamburg
  • US meat exporters name Japan director
  • Irish fear foreign transport operators
  • Want to ship coffee or fruit? Try new Haropa service
  • Better rail infrastructure in Louisiana
  • Polar Air Cargo has to pay today
  • Several key appointments at Buffaload
  • New BMX service from Egypt to Black Sea
  • New logistics facility in Russia
  • Hansa Meyer appoints second COO
  • Albatros Express expanding
  • European airports lose out in November
  • New name for US subsidiary
  • Aid for 7.5 tonners

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening Project recommended for congressional authorisation
    CHARLESTON, SC - January 13, 2016 - The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was recommended to Congress for authorisation this week, continuing the project's historic momentum through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) planning process. Known as the Record of Decision, the recommendation signed by Assistant Secretary of the Army...
  • Port of Tallinn chooses Kalm approach
    After some months vetting around a hundred candidates, Port of Tallinn's Supervisory Board has elected Valdo Kalm, 49, to be the new CEO from 1 March. He replaces interim chief & CFO Marko Raid who was promoted suddenly when former boss Ain Kaljurand resigned on 27 August...
  • Eighteen screens for Seven Eagle
    Solar Solve, the British manufacturer of SOLASOLV®anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens for navigation windows have specialised in providing sun and glare protection to the marine and offshore industry for almost 30 years. SOLASOLV® anti-glare screens are installed at the windows of all types of ships, rigs and cranes worldwide. Regarded...
  • Merseyside marine hydraulics specialist V&A completes repair package for Runcorn's Whitaker Tankers
    The Birkenhead-based family-run firm has delivered a series of complex hydraulic upgrades to the short haul fuel tanker, Keewhit. V&A Hydraulics managing director Vic Seddon said the project required a broad skill set and in-depth technical knowledge. "A key part of the repair package included work to a blown out cylinder," he...
  • Nordic Maritime Link across the Kattegat
    Through the signature of a common Memorandum of Understanding, the partners have committed themselves to identifying development opportunities and examining perspectives for future investments on both sides of the Kattegat. With this partnership, the partners have thus shown great willingness to invest in this sustainable maritime link. "The new partnership across...
  • PSA throughput performance for 2015
    PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 64.10 million twenty-foot equivalent units (teu) of containers at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2015. The group's volume decreased by 2.0% over 2014, with flagship PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 30.62 million TEUs (-8.7%) and PSA terminals outside...
  • APM Terminals Los Angeles' Truck Safety Programme
    Los Angeles, California USA - A new safety initiative at the world's largest proprietary container terminal, APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles, has resulted in the implementation of revised yard layout and procedures to enhance the safety of the 2,000 to 3,000 Over-the-Road (OTR) truck drivers who deliver and pick...
  • IMarEST student members win national awards for marine conservation research
    The overall winner, Alice McNeal, SIMarEST who is currently studying a Bsc in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter, was awarded the top prize for her ground-breaking project 'Plankton eating plastic: worth worrying about?' and will receive £1000 to further her research. The Marine Conservation Society Wakefield Memorial Award went to...
  • SafeSTS looking to sustain growth in 2016
    Managing Director Yvonne Mason expressed satisfaction with the company's progress during the year, saying: "A number of specific skills and experience are required to conduct ship-to-ship transfers safely, and health and safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Inevitably, business growth involves an increasing number of such transfers, and...
  • ClassNK releases Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives
    Tokyo - Leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural adhesives are easy to construct and control. In addition, because they can be used without the...
  • World container handling arrests decline
    Global container traffic stopped falling during the fourth quarter of 2015 and appears to be on a flat sideways trend now, according to HSH Nordbank's world trade index. The latest reading of its index covering the period from October to end of December of last year suggests that box...
  • Angolan oil major Sonangol delays drillship orders at DSME
    Angolan oil company Sonangol has reportedly deferred the delivery of two drillships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, joining a growing number of drillship owners who are pushing back such deliveries as oil prices weaken. DSME said in a Korea Exchange...
  • Triyards insulated by diversified orderbook
    While the collapse in oil and gas prices has affected its parent company's profitability, Ezra subsidiary Triyards is fairly insulated due to the offshore and marine engineering company's diversified orderbook, according to KGI Fraser Securities. Triyards posted a profit of USD 6.2 million for the first quarter of its financial year,...
  • Japan shipyard orders hit post-financial crisis high
    Orders at Japanese shipyards have hit levels not seen since the global financial crisis struck in 2008. Statistics released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association showed that its member yards won 424 orders totaling 22,221,575gt from January to December 2015. In December 2015 alone,...
  • Singapore slashes port dues as throughput drops to lowest level in four years
    Singapore said it would hand back USD11.8 million in port dues to shipping lines in 2016 as it looks to shore up container volumes as preliminary figures show the port booked its lowest annual throughput last year since 2011. An additional 10% concession on ports dues for container vessels calling...
  • Thailand expects solid 2016 growth in car exports
    Automotive exports from Thailand are forecast to grow by up to 10 percent this year, with demand particularly strong for environmentally friendly models in North America, Europe and Australia. "Last year we exported 1.2 million cars," an official with Laem Chabang, Thailand's gateway port, told IHS Fairplay. "This year we think...
  • No shake-up to Panamax services yet, says Hapag CEO
    The world's fifth-largest container line, Hapag-Lloyd, expects no major tonnage changes on all-water container services through the Panama Canal before the end of this year. Although the Panama Canal authority has reassured ship operators that the new third set of locks is going to be opened in the second...
  • IHS Maritime & Trade: Freight Rate Forum 2016

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • XPO vows to defend itself 'vigorously' as independently contracted drivers sue over misclassification
  • Carol Kijac joins SEKO Logistics as chief sales officer
  • General Average declared on refloated Hanjin Aqua, but some shippers were uninsured
  • Analysis 2015: what we got right - and what we got wrong
  • Port of Singapore 2015 container throughput falls to four-year low
  • SF Airlines takes two more converted freighters to become China's biggest cargo carrier
  • Infographic: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership redefines global trade

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • SUNY Maritime to honor Morton S. Bouchard III
  • Oman police interceptors to have Rolls-Royce waterjets
  • AWO promotes Jennifer Carpenter to COO
  • Q-West starts construction of two catamaran ferries
  • USCG to hold industry day on polar icebreaker replacement
  • World Marine buys Signal International assets

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Port of Seattle to offer paid parental leave plan
  • Freight transport services index drops during month of November
  • Portland Airport runway race event part of Port of Portland anniversary series
  • Bunkers successfully loaded on TOTE's LNG-powered box ship
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 88,000 dwt coal carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Greece wants 'stable and permanent' shipping industry, says Dritsas
    Shipping minister says policy cannot be solely subject to market rules, while Chamber of Shipping underlines need for competitiveness
  • BDI drops to record low for eighth consecutive day
    All vessel types take a hit in oversupplied market, but some slight recovery may be seen in March or April
  • Ardmore gets growth options in $364m refinancing
    Two facilities across four banks push maturity to 2022
  • Fall in Frontline shares confuses tanker industry
    Tanker stocks should be attractive, but that is not the case
  • Escalation of engineer strikes affecting Svitzer Australia tugs
    Stoppages of up to 48 hours due as AIMPE rejects single enterprise agreement
  • Braemar upbeat on full year prospects
    Broker expects to hit targets in first full year since ACM merger
  • Hong Kong to set up new maritime body
    Industry players expect string of policy reforms to support the shipping sector
  • Singapore International box volumes fall by 2%
    Global figure is weighed down by flagship PSA Singapore, which saw a drop in throughput of almost 9%
  • Star Bulk is not dead, it's getting better
    Recent sales of eight vessels to generate a net cash inflow of $59m and push a potential liquidity crunch further down the road
  • China's near-term outlook remains a guessing game, BW's Sohmen-Pao says
    But BW Group chairman is positive on China's medium to long-term prospects
  • Berlian Laju Tanker narrows nine-month losses
    Following mandated lead arranger agreement that closed in December, BLT now possesses five vessels at start of the year
  • Ezra Holdings posts first net loss since listing
    Focus will be on improving vessel utilisation and project execution
  • Scorpio Tankers secures fresh funding from ING
    Credit facility boosted from $87m to $132.5m and will be used for a ship purchase and a refinancing of vessel debt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • US Xpress ties double-digit truck driver pay hike to safety
    The U.S. economy may be slowing and freight demand slipping, but truck driver pay is still rising after two years of gains measured in double digits. This year, however, pay hikes are more likely to be aimed specifically at those drivers trucking companies most want to hire and keep - and those,...
  • December volume lifts Long Beach to third-best year in its history
    Container volume moving through the Port of Long Beach in December increased 5.1 percent over December 2014, helping to propel the port to the third best year in its history. The turnaround in late 2015 was notable because Long Beach, like all West Coast ports, turned in a dismal performance earlier...
  • Revised NY-NJ clean-trucks plan stirs up controversy
    Money, environmental and labor issues are complicating the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's effort to replace or retrofit old trucks with newer, less-polluting engines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week criticized the port authority for lifting a Jan. 1, 2017 deadline that would have forced...
  • Amazon gets OK to operate as NVOCC from China to US
    WASHINGTON - Amazon has received a license from the Federal Maritime Commission to operate as a non-vessel operating common carrier of cargo from China to the United States, the latest sign of how the e-commerce giant is taking a more active role in transporting its own freight. The granting of the license,...
  • Proposed CSX intermodal terminal would benefit Wilmington, NC, shippers
    A proposed $272 million CSX Transportation intermodal hub would give shippers using the Port of Wilmington better access to the fast-growing markets of Charlotte, Raleigh and the Research Triangle, along with the entirety of the CSX network. The terminal - part of CSX's $2.4 billion capital plan for 2016, which will...
  • Less US truck-related fatalities spell reduced liability risk for shippers
    Based on an analysis of federal data, truck safety in the U.S. is improving, even as trucks and motorists rack up more mileage on highways, the American Trucking Associations said. That's good news for everyone, including shippers and third-party brokers concerned about their increased risk of liability in truck-related accidents. Fewer people...
  • Maersk Line to appeal Russia anti-competitive ruling
    Maersk Line said it will appeal Russia's ruling that the container line violated anti-competitive laws, saying that the publishing of general rate increases is legal and key to informing customers. The Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service accuses Maersk, CMA CGM, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Orient Overseas Container Line and Evergreen Line...
  • CP to UP: You were for Class I consolidation before you were against it
    Canadian Pacific Railway criticized the head of Union Pacific Railroad for pledging to try to stop Class I industry consolidation, pointing out that the U.S. Western railroad became the largest in North America because of numerous mergers and has praised consolidation. "It is unfortunate that UP would try to...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Lawsuit targets West Coast slowdown costs
    Plaintiff seeks to represent more than 1,000 companies believed to have paid demurrage.
  • US LNG cargo delayed
    The operator of the Sabine Pass LNG facility said additional work will push back loading date.
  • ISH offloads two bulkers
    The shipowner provides update on its move to focus on Jones Act market and car carriers.
  • Playing catchup, suezmax fall steepens
    Benchmark routes from West Africa and the Black Sea fall by more than $4,000 today.
  • Ardmore nets $364m refinancing package
    Anthony Gurnee-led owner says fresh loans will boost cash flow by $6m this year.
  • Tug sinks after collision
    Phoenix goes down in the Netherlands following incident involving tank barge.
  • Tankers set for another 'great year' in 2016
    Drewry Equity Research says the fun is not over yet despite dented sentiment this week.
  • Shake-up at Gulf Navigation
    Founding chairman, six directors resign less than a month after acting CEO Parag Jain confirmed in top job.
  • Hapag-Lloyd readies BMX
    German line launching new service linking Black Sea and Mediterranean ports.
  • Cargoship breaks down off France
    Tug brings BF Caloosa into Cherbourg after damage to main engine.
  • Goldman tied to Danish Ship Finance move
    Bank is lining up an offer worth in the region of $730m, domestic report says.
  • Maersk keeping mums
    Danish group improves maternity benefits to retain talented employees.
  • Brazilian venture costs KHI
    Japanese shipyard books $187.5m charge from its drillship business with Odebrecht.
  • Slow ferry
    Former high-speed Stena ro-pax to be converted into floating office in Turkey.
  • Braemar remains on track
    UK broker says tanker market and "pleasing" S&P operations driving it towards annual targets.
  • P&O axes Irish Sea route
    UK operator scraps Larne to Troon service due to "significant losses".
  • Fugro in sale and leaseback
    Dutch subsea survey company secures $130m in deal with New York-based ICON Investments.
  • Ezra Holdings starts 2016 in the red
    Singapore-listed oilfield services firm predicts a tough year for the company.
  • Scorpio strikes deal to upsize tanker loan
    Bugbee says ING deal is another example of company's success in obtaining financing.
  • Singapore boosts boxship aid
    Maritime Port Authority (MPA) concessions to liner sector now said to be worth $11.8m annually.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston harbor deepening project sent to Congress for funding
  • Brussels Airport posts 7.8% growth in airfreight volumes
  • Broekman Logistics expands warehousing capacity in Rotterdam
  • ATA: Industry data shows improvement in trucking safety
  • Port of Duluth-Superior sees 11.3% decline in 2015 volumes
  • PSA's throughput sinks 2% in 2015
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics and Cargo Composites
  • Port of Cork's tonnage jumps 10% in 2015
  • Singapore offers port dues concession for container vessels
  • Virginia ports handle record container volumes in 2015
  • Port Canaveral lands first container customer
  • Canada to proceed with North Coast tanker ban despite legal issues
  • Drayage drivers sue XPO Logistics subsidiaries for misclassification

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Buyers annoyed with US bunkering fuel surcharges
    Wonder why surcharges applied when fuel prices were high have not been reduced.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Freight rates dive further on weak market, tonnage glut
    Rates have been in freefall since the start of the year.
  • USCG issues further LNG bunkering advice
    After witnessing LNG bunkering operations where some have gone wrong or nearly wrong, others have gone well.
  • OIL 2015: US fuel oil hits significant downturn on lack of demand
    The fuel oil complex lost ground even against falling crude oil prices.
  • Chemoil tops 12-Year Leader BP as Singapore's biggest bunker supplier: MPA
    New entrants to the top 20 include Wired Bunkering and Total Marine Fuels.
  • Singapore's Dec bunker fuel sales rise 13% on year to 4.18 mil mt
    December total was the second highest on record for the year.
  • JV to build oil products terminal in Far East Russia
    Startup expected in two years.
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority seeks bunker fuel supplier at Hambantota port: official
    SLPA likely to call for requests for proposal late January.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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