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BRIEFS
December 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore container volume up 7pc in November to 2.6 million TEU
  • Port of Virginia's box throughput surges 16pc in November to 236,155 TEU
  • Japan takes symbolic step to endorse TPP which Trump has vowed to leave
  • China accuses West of protectionism and double standards in its WTO bid
  • US firms fear China retribution after Trump's tough trade talk
  • ICTSI completes Australia's most advanced terminal ahead of time
  • Driver Q3 turnover at truckload carriers hits 5-year low
  • Another 278kg of cocaine uncovered on board Maersk ship at Mexican port
  • More air cargo security will only slow down freight flow, says IATA
  • Qantas launches first non-stop Perth-London direct flight with Dreamliner
  • IAG Cargo starts Paris-New York cargo route
  • AeroUnion is fourth carrier to start Miami-Mexico service
  • Lufthansa Cargo to expand, upgrade its cool centre at Frankfurt hub in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine looking to increase global market share
  • Maersk Line & Safmarine go digital, launch own apps
  • New vessel to give further impetus to LNG shipping in India
  • Requisite container shipping capacity seen to be in place for coming few years
  • Rickmers Group wins new customer Samudera Indonesia & shipmanagement of further vessels
  • Shipper bodies express concern about container shipping alliances
  • Facilitation for ICD-bound rail cargo at JN Port
  • Hambantota port stir results in damage to facility, skipped calls
  • Demonetisation, the second phase of economic reforms & the prospects of export growth of India
  • Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold & silver

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mozambique - Tanzania link enhanced
  • Freight railway branching out in Czechia
  • Polar Code takes effect in new year
  • Maplink with international ambitions
  • Business excellence award for Express Global
  • 20 new locomotives to haul phosphates in Africa
  • Transforming logistics centre into production site
  • Pemco's first converted B737-400 goes to Vallair
  • AFS honoured in Johannesburg
  • More Stena Line services to Latvia
  • Growing with fuel transport by rail
  • A candid word about flag states
  • Russian Post changes Siberian freighter operator
  • Hérelier follows Malka, and de Walle Zeniti

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • European Parliament gives historic green light to port regulation
  • Executive Insight: Q&A with shipping critic Paul Slater
  • P&I clients to get reinsurance discounts for safer fleets
  • Chevron terminates Rosebank FPSO order
  • Cost savings spur Courage Marine switch to secondary SGX listing
  • Hanjin Shipping faces delisting as share price tumbles
  • Perisai Petroleum still keen to sell share in SJR Marine
  • Korean shipowners, trade group ink collaboration pledge
  • Malacca Strait hottest region for port development
  • US-listed shipowners claw back to circa-2015 offering levels

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Not such a merry Christmas for Argos if drivers' strike goes ahead
  • Cross-selling and co-operation the key to Maersk's 'new direction'
  • Just what we wanted? A way to avoid 'the commodity trap'
  • The shipping industry and tomorrow's technology faces a serious threat from cyber crime
  • DHL delivers pre-Xmas job losses as it reviews Freight UK operation
  • India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan
  • DSV fills the ranks of chief commercial officer
  • Despite CEIV, ocean freight looks after pharma products better than air
  • Air Charter Service appoints Dan Morgan-Evans global cargo director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Siem cancels dual-fuel PSV on order at Polish shipyard
  • Vroon extends use of KVH mini-VSAT broadband
  • Cross-channel ferry crew members fail urine test
  • New K-Fleet app helps meet EU CO2 reporting requirement
  • Maersk Supply sheds two more
  • Stena renews MacGregor planned maintenance contract
  • Hull Vane saves energy, reduces wake

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Skou says customer safeguards built into 2M-HMM deal
    Maersk chief executive sends a reassuring message to shippers worried about risks of their cargo moving on the South Korean line's ships
  • Listings, mergers and JVs all on the table for Maersk's energy division
    Maersk aims to have separation plan in place by end-2018 as it transforms into a pure play transport and logistics business
  • EU Parliament ratifies port services regulation
    Plenary accepts amendments to the text adopted in March
  • MR earnings recover in Asia and on fronthaul Atlantic trades
    IEA details the growth in China's aromatics trade that has helped support MR demand
  • Two tier Asia-Europe market emerging as shippers switch to stronger carriers
    Maersk reporting record utilisation levels at start of annual contract negotiations
  • Georgiou and Manchester out as RBS axes entire shipping operation
    StanChart also scraps London team
  • HMM gets rough deal after 2M snub
    Analysts respond to alliance failure with no-holds-barred assessment
  • Weak iron ore volumes make capesize cheaper than smaller bulkers
    Capes have fallen sharply to below $10,000 per day from 2016 peak in mid-November
  • NYK targets American LNG
    Newbuilding vessel is being assigned to haul liquefied natural gas from Cove Point in the US over 20 years
  • Tokyo Marine Asia merges with tanker subsidiary
    Merged entity will be called MOL Chemical Tankers
  • We are maritime: Christina Anderson
    An associate with West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg), Christina is based in Hong Kong
  • Rising to the challenge
    Seafarers too are feeling the pinch of box shipping's financial plight and have had to up their game to ensure the container fleet runs to its optimum
  • About half of Singapore's bunker barges yet to be fitted with mass flow meters
    Move to measure fuel deliveries becomes compulsory from January 1
  • Suezmax rates jump on West Africa and Middle East demand
    Analysts say Opec production cuts from January will benefit West African flows
  • China newbuilds data reveals 14% fall in first 11 months of 2016
    Vessels for export comprised 92.1% of completed newbuildings in the period
  • ICS concerned over Myanmar's changes in cargo release rules
    Amendments not in line with international shipping practices and could cause major market distortions, says Chamber
  • Scorpio Bulkers charters out kamsarmax
    Vessel to be employed for a duration of five to seven months
  • Singapore container throughput up 7% in November
    City state on track to exceed 2015 full-year figures
  • Minsheng Leasing to base overseas shipping business in Singapore
    Chinese lessor looking to specialise operations
  • A merry Christmas for Eagle Bulk after successful fundraising
    $100m fundraiser from Eagle Bulk Shipping proves capital is available at the right price and for the right reason
  • US December box imports likely up 3.2% year on year
    Department stores bringing in final haul of merchandise to meet holiday season demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Battle for US trades is on after THE Alliance gets regulatory OK
  • Charleston exploring alliance with another Southeast port
  • November US import surge bodes well for retail sales, restocking
  • Hanjin creditors push for payment as liquidation looms
  • $1B investment aids Florida ports in grabbing Asia import share
  • Government reform gives major Indian ports pricing flexibility
  • Restructuring OK gives hope to ailing Santos port terminal
  • Corps proposes 50-foot channel for lower Mississippi
  • Same-day logistics provider USPack builds US network
  • Major Indian ports improve productivity, data shows
  • Malacca Strait port development heating up
  • APMT sells UK trucking unit to US railroad

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Drop in profit hits Economou's Ocean Rig
    New York-listed drilling unit owner misses earnings estimates as it reveals talks for drillship contract cancellation.
  • BBC launches New Zealand-Thailand run
    Breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist says the new monthly route is a response to increased demand.
  • Excelerate reaffirms 2018 startup for FSRU
    US regasification vessel owner says it is on track to for Moheshkhali Floating LNG off Bangladesh.
  • Offshore vessel shares lead marine stock dip
    GulfMark Offshore and Tidewater declining by more than 10%; Aegean Marine also plunging.
  • Brokers question H-Line VLCC hype
    Rumours linking Korean owner to Gener8 resales are off the mark, with TRF talk also in doubt.
  • Rosjo joins big guns at M&M Bank
    Norwegian investor to become a shareholder in Maritime & Merchant Bank which is expected to launch soon.
  • Ecovix yard lays off 3,200 workers
    Estaleiro Rio Grande hit by loss of contract for three FPSO hulls from Petrobras.
  • Aegean Marine goes for more in bond offer
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier pursuing cash pile of nearly $173m in sale to institutional investors.
  • Farstad lays up anchor-handler
    Far Scorpion has been stacked in Alesund, broker says.
  • NYK, Kepco team on LNGC ownership
    Japanese owner and power company agree to jointly control Kawasaki newbuilding for US trade.
  • Germany to get first LNG terminal
    Brunsbuttel of Stadt set to host Hamburg LNG facility.
  • Twin upgrades for Maersk as stock ticks up
    Danish owner sees shares climb for a second day, aided by fresh buy ratings from two top banks.
  • Panama Canal: tourist hotspot?
    Frommer names expanded waterway as one of the best places to visit in 2017.
  • Maersk Supply offloads two more ships
    Danish offshore vessel owner now halfway through divestment project with the sale of AHTS duo.
  • Siem Offshore ditches delayed PSV
    Kristian Siem company axes number three in its series of supply ship newbuildings at Remontowa.
  • Iran plots nuclear power for ships
    Government tells scientists to develop new propulsion system as a response to US sanctions.
  • Chevron cancels $1.85bn FPSO at Hyundai Heavy
    US oil major tears up contract for North Sea production unit ordered in 2013.
  • Ezra opposes Perisai's $43m put option
    Singaporean offshore owner is in discussions to resolve matters with Kuala Lumpur-based company.
  • Rickmers finds new customer in Samudera
    German group appointed technical manager of two supramaxes owned by Indonesian company.
  • Maersk wins 12-month PSV charter
    Sister oil outfit books Danish owner's veteran supply ship with options.
  • Hope dims for Flinter rebirth
    Administrator says banks unhappy with potential auction prices of Dutch owner's vessels.
  • Hindustan Shipyard in the black
    Indian shipbuilder hits production record in current financial year.
  • POSH/Makamin charter row escalates
    Saudi operator wants damages awarded against Singapore owner in charter dispute.
  • Korea Line to launch transpacific services
    South Korean shipowner wastes little after acquiring Hanjin assets to launch new routes.
  • Epic Gas completes Merkur Market move
    Shares in Singapore-based LPG vessel owner to start trading on new exchange from Thursday.
  • Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes
    IEA says reduced appetite in China and US and growth of renewables to be main drivers of decline.
  • Bangladeshi worker killed at scrap facility
    Latest incident takes death toll at Chittagong demo yards to 19 so far in 2016, says watchdog.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Maersk says price war may be winding down
    The price war in container shipping may be winding down, according to Maersk Line. Speaking to investors during A.P. Moller - Maersk's Cap...
  • Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain
    The growth of e-commerce over the past ten years has been nothing less than phenomenal. E-commerce is now dominating consumer sales here i...
  • EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
    The European Union has signed a first-ever bilateral trade agreement with Cuba, according to a statement from the EU delegation to Cuba. T...
  • FedEx CEO: Trump should reform, not reject trade agreements
    FedEx Express Chairman and CEOFred Smith said President-elect Donald Trump should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Mexico eyes USWC gasoline cargoes again as differentials plunge
    Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed inventory up 48,000 barrels week on week to 29.24 million barrels for the week ended December 9
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at highest since July
    Stocks have increased in two consecutive weeks for the first time since September.
  • First crude lifting scheduled from Libyan Es Sider since Dec 2014: sources
    According to Platts trade flow software cFlow, the last tanker previously to call at Es Sider was the Seadelta in early December 2014.
  • Oil futures weaken as US output increases, dollar strengthens
    Another headwind for oil prices -- US dollar strength -- was visible Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced its second interest hike since 2006.
  • East-West arb flips NWE HSFO barge structure into backwardation
    The latest Platts assessment for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges over the front-month swap was 25 cents/mt Tuesday, up 75 cents/mt on the day.
  • Houston Ship Channel resumes two-way traffic: dispatcher
  • Ship maintenance costs could rise on greater distillate use: WSS
    Systematic treatment of fuel can mitigate these effects, Gupta said.
  • PRESS RELEASE: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Aramco expects more Asian term customers to see crude supply cuts in Feb: source
    "Saudi Arabia is committed to the [OPEC] cut -- we started [cutting] in January and the cut is global," the source said, noting that Asia was to see almost a third of the country's total OPEC related cuts.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil falls as supply surplus expected despite OPEC deal
  • FUTURES: Crude slips after surprise US crude stock build

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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