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BRIEFS
May 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate off 4.7pc to US$606/TEU, falls 0.5pc to Med, off 5.2pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM to hike Asia-Med rate US$450/TEU twice, June 1, June 15
  • MOL to increase Asia-Mexico/WCSA freight rate US$500/TEU from June 1
  • European Parliament votes 546-28 to deny China market economy status
  • China's export market for goods remained lacklustre in April
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q1 profit down 56pc to US$123 million as sales fall 16pc
  • Singpost profit soars 57.9pc to US$181.4 million as revenue rises 25.2pc
  • Getting tough over weight at the gate may divert cargo, says exporter
  • Port of Virginia drops hard line on container weight VGM at gate
  • DHL Global Forwarding out of the woods and on track for big profit: Appel
  • Diversified Port Holdings buys up Liberty Terminals at Savannah
  • US National Retail Federation calls on Congress to enact trade pact
  • YTO Express Airlines plans to deploy 3 freighters to fly beyond mainland
  • Heathrow, Gatwick pull out stops to win PM over on new runway
  • ACI reports Q1 European air cargo volumes increased 2.1pc
  • AF-KLM Cargo flies 0.9pc more revenue tonne-kilometres in April

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Chemical tanker shipping freight rates seen remaining firm
  • DB Management Board to develop implementation plan for third-party minority holding in DB Schenker & DB Arriva
  • DP World Yarimca, Turkey's newest port, inaugurated
  • First vessels to be soon recycled in Alang under new Maersk Group recycling initiative
  • FSM moves to Liverpool2
  • Goal-based verification heralds new era for ship construction rules
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports operating profit in Q1 2016
  • Inland waterways a key area of focus
  • Iranian tankers likely to be back in Europe soon
  • MANSA Sports & Cultural Committee organises successful eye camp
  • Statement by Elektrans Shipping on the recent lifting of UN sanctions on its vessel
  • Transworld Group of Companies acquires largest vessel yet
  • Wan Hai Lines redeploys transpacific service to meet market demand
  • ZIM named 'Carrier of the Year' by producers of Corona beer
  • Tea exports to Pakistan see major spike
  • PSA International launches PSA unboXed, its new corporate venture capital arm
  • Railway Board's new Mobility Directorate to identify path for timetabled freight trains

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New rail facility in Florida
  • Leman publishes annual report
  • Far better market chances from 2020
  • Complex Caspian project for BWS
  • Switching from main line to siding
  • Fleet utilisation rate slipping slightly
  • HHLA: earnings up, volumes down
  • Icelandair adds biggest aircraft to fleet
  • Giant telescopic crane for windfarm services
  • Digital remote diagnosis prevents HGV breakdowns
  • Rickmers to counter the market slowdown
  • Tunisair connects with Prague
  • Marine consultancy fills newly created position
  • LS Cargo expands to China

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Konecranes, Terex nix "merger of equals" deal
  • Declining volumes, low freight rates hit RCL
  • If profitability were the price of admission, THE Alliance would have one member
  • Hanjin Shipping and HMM see Q1 losses
  • Braemar seeks growth opportunities with GBP30 million war chest
  • Vard in second expedition cruise ship contract as new strategy bears fruit
  • OSVs charter rates may have bottomed, says bank
  • Polaris Shipping issues USD25.5 million in bonds
  • Low asset prices prompt H-Line Shipping to modernise fleet
  • India sets up body to support private investment in ports and maritime sector
  • Day rates below operating costs drag down Thoresen Thai's Q1 profit
  • Shanghai shipping insurance companies post premium income drop of 9.27% in 1Q16
  • Vallianz secures OSV contract worth USD210 million

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Fears for supply chains as Asian shippers seem unprepared for container weight deadline
  • Appeal for more data as cargo crime in EMEA region rises 115% year-on-year
  • New container line alliance may find it has 'too many cooks in its kitchen', suggests Drewry
  • FedEx nears complete acquisition of TNT as staff mourn cultural change
  • Neutral Air Partner aims to revive specialisation and expertise in the air freight sector
  • Job losses to follow as South Korean shipbuilding industry slumps

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • More operators using oil condition monitoring service
  • LCS 8 completes acceptance trials
  • IMO's MEPC endorses IACS structural rules
  • Reefer successfully converted from R22 to R407F

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Port of Olympia earns honor for stormwater treatment facility
  • BTS releases latest data on North American Rail Network
  • NYK vessel provides assistance to lost Ecuadorian fishermen
  • Maersk Line container vessel collides with German box ship
  • BNSF Operations VP announces plans to retire

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Weak charter market is hurting Japanese yards
    Regional banks in Japan are reluctant to offer newbuilding finance to domestic shipowners
  • Cargill supreme court decision highlights need for specifics in off-hire provisions
    Winning QC details the lessons to be learned from last week's ruling in NYK v Cargill
  • Results round-up
    More red ink than black in Monday's maritime financial reports
  • OW Bunker: live with the judgment, says winning lawyer
    Not what owners wanted, but that's business, maintains James Partridge of Allen & Overy
  • Handies stabilising
    Fairly active market reported in southeast Asia while demolitions continue
  • Pick-up in post-panamax tonnage sparks optimism in charter market
    However, rates across all sectors continue sideways movement
  • Hutchison's Thamesport hunting for liner customers
    Switch to multi-purpose terminal does not mean the end for London port's box business
  • Volatility spurring longer-term charters and new FFA interest, says Braemar
    Chief executive James Kidwell explains benefits of volatility as broker arranges £30m business development facility
  • Avic International Maritime swings to first-quarter net profit
    Group will continue with its strategy to trim costs and focus more on higher margin businesses
  • Hanjin Shipping incurs first-quarter net loss
    South Korean carrier says freight rates are slowly recovering in the second quarter
  • Swiber sees first-quarter net loss on higher income tax expense
    However, revenue is boosted by more contracts being signed and ongoing projects in South Asia
  • Tankers push up Braemar profit
    Shipbroking division revenues hit £70m on stronger tanker freight market
  • Thailand-based RCL slips to loss in first quarter
    Asia-centric carrier's total liftings fall 4% year on year in first quarter
  • Aframax leaves Okinawa port with Saudi spot oil cargo for China
    Move signifies intent to capture more market share from rivals in a very competitive oil market
  • Investment banker urges Japan lenders to expand ship financing overseas
    Current shipping trough offers great opportunity for counter-cyclical approach
  • Thoresen Shipping logs wider first-quarter losses
    Dry bulk player sees losses increase amid persistently weak dry bulk rates
  • Vallianz wins chartering contracts of up to $210m in Middle East
    Group is to charter out 13 OSVs for up to seven years
  • Boustead Heavy Industries swings to first-quarter net loss on tepid business conditions
    Group discontinued operations in chartering segment
  • Singapore port handles 3.9% fewer containers in April
    Singapore port's April year-on-year box throughput decline is the smallest drop in 13 months
  • Port of Long Beach April container throughput slumps
    Slowing economic growth and tepid US consumer spending weigh on April results
  • Outdated Handysize Index frustrates market
    Relevancy and accuracy being questioned by some

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Shippers see capacity tighten in warehousing, not trucking
  • El Faro crew seemed unconcerned by hurricane, pilot says
  • Losses mount at Hanjin, HMM
  • New department to direct India port, maritime investment
  • Rickmers Group revenue, earnings slump - worse to come
  • Strong balance sheets needed if new alliance is to take on 2M and Ocean
  • India issues final SOLAS guidelines
  • Bite of US SOLAS enforcement uncertain
  • Prepare for SOLAS container weight bumps, attorney warns
  • APM Terminals to provide container weighing services in Rotterdam

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • Stifel trims TEN numbers but stays bullish
    Market still healthy though fleet movements see ships pull in less cash than expected.
  • Baltic differs with ESMA on "inside" info
    Exchange plans to reply to regulators seeking input on market abuse.
  • Thai RCL reports larger loss to start 2016
    Regional feeder operator reports loss for first quarter.
  • RCL sees larger loss to start 2016
    Regional feeder operator reports loss for first quarter.
  • Nigeria woes push suezmaxes to 2016 low
    Average daily rate falls 10% in a day as production problems in West Africa hurt market.
  • Pilot saw 'nothing unusual' on El Faro
    One of two pilots to guide TOTE Maritime ro-ro in final departure from Jacksonville says ship was well-maintained.
  • Elektrans aframax taken off UN blacklist
    Indian tanker free to trade again after row over disputed Libyan cargo.
  • Eximbank says Korean yard slump to last into 2017
    Korean lender reveals domestic builders won only 7% of global orders in first quarter.
  • Foremost capesize deal shows price rise
    Brokers point to improving asset values shown via capesize transaction.
  • Bulker asset price bottom has passed
    Navios and Braemar chief executives say values hit trough along with rates in early 2016.
  • Lifeboat found 125 miles from grounded Tamaya 1
    Mystery of abandoned tanker deepens in Liberia.
  • NITC charters out more tankers to oil firms
    Shell, BP and Total in negotiations to lease additional ships from Iranian owner, local report says.
  • Capesize sinks after breaking in two
    Greek bulker goes down with coal cargo months after getting stuck off Madagascar.
  • Have asset value falls changed plan for TIL?
    Teekay may have had a rethink on strategy of Oslo-listed spin-off, analyst says.
  • HMM posts $234m loss in first quarter
    Cash-strapped owner reports deeper red as crucial negotiations with charterers go on.
  • Kidwell: Consolidation story not over
    More broking mergers to come, says Braemar chief newly endowed with HSBC facility.
  • Attica Group and Anek Lines look west
    Greek ferry companies set to deploy two ships in Morocco through partnership with domestic banks.
  • Fesco takes loan to buy bonds
    Russian shipowner taps lender for cash to meet tender obligations.
  • Hanjin loses $221m in three months
    Restructuring Korean owner hit by falling rates and over-supplied market in Q1.
  • First FLNG unit heads out
    Petronas's PFLNG Satu leaves Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering under tow.
  • Ostensjo reflagging; axing 40 crew
    Norwegian owner cutting costs by moving vessels from Norwegian register.
  • Braemar targets acquisitions as profit jumps
    UK shipbroker taps HSBC for $43m as it eyes expansion opportunities following strong year for tanker desk.
  • Atlantic Navigation seals $236m 10-ship charter
    Singapore-listed owner ordering seven new vessels as part of offshore contract in Middle East.
  • Mixed numbers for California container terminals
    Long Beach sees volumes decline by over 22%, while Los Angeles reports modest growth.
  • Fire damaged Maersk boxship finally makes port
    Danish shipowner's Safmarine Meru reaches China's Port of Ningbo after 78 mile tow.
  • Swiber Holdings slips to minor loss in Q1
    Singapore-listed would have been in profit if not for a substantial tax bill in first quarter.
  • ExxonMobil chops Seadrill Partners drillship charter
    John Fredriksen-backed drilling MLP sees $627,500 per day charter terminated by US oil major.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • North American freight market remains below 2015 levels
  • Roadrunner expands LTL network
  • Report: DSV dumps British pound in anticipation of Brexit vote
  • Software companies awarded $250,000 for project fighting supply chain slavery
  • Commentary: Loss-making containerships really want to try flying
  • Senate unanimously passes rail RESPONSE Act
  • Hanjin reports weak Q1 results
  • COSCO expands overseas terminal interests with stake in Euromax Rotterdam
  • UP, Katoen Natie to provide 'Dallas to Dock' service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2016
  • HSFO Rotterdam barges at 13-week low against front-month swap
  • Singapore May ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at around minus $5/mt
    Not many term deals concluded in May.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Apr vessel arrivals for bunkering rise 7.59% on year to 3,641
    Bunker fuel sales rose 12.1% year on year to 4.11 million mt in April, but down 1% on month.
  • UAE port operator DP World opens first terminal in Turkey
    New terminal can handle up to 1.3 million containers.

›››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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