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BRIEFS
October 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 8pc to US$755/TEU, off 3.1pc to Med ports
  • BIMCO hits UN's 0.5pc marine sulphur cap timing as 'irresponsible'
  • MSC goes it alone, resuming transpac loop October 28 without Maersk
  • TraPac 14-year lease would boost Port of Oakland container capacity
  • Conference told expanded Panama Canal yet to fill box ship transit goals
  • Boxship values plunge further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
  • China is keen to strike trade deal with post-Brexit Britain
  • PSA International invests in Chinese Yangtze rail container terminal network
  • Multipurpose shipping sector unlikely to recover before '18: Drewry
  • ICTSI inaugurates Basra Gateway Terminal expansion area
  • Court to rule on whether government alone can trigger Brexit Article 50
  • Globelink NVOCC Phils Inc sets up new branch in Philippines
  • DP World Mundra sets crane productivity record on Maersk vessel
  • Canadian Pacific says its ready to move Canada's delayed grain crop
  • Cathay posts 7.1pc rise in September cargo volume, but yields slip
  • Cathay discards bright forecast to conduct critical review of challenges
  • London Heathrow cargo grows 5.9pc in September to 126,109 tonnes
  • Sparks fly as supply chain players fret over start-ups and disrupters

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2016
  • Avvashya CCI Logistics handles project logistics of refinery water treatment plant in Oman
  • Cosco Shipping bullish on India, says Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman
  • MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Germany to collaborate with India to improve rail connectivity of ports
  • Forwarders welcome signs of movement on expanding UK air cargo capacity
  • NACFS elects office-bearers for 2016-18
  • Forex reserves see steep fall
  • Govt reaffirms support to exporters
  • Rosneft & investment consortium led by Trafigura sign agreements to acquire 98 pc in Essar Oil
  • BRICS Trade Ministers stress on enhanced economic partnership
  • Containerised trade of BRICS seeing healthy growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mid-60s operating ratio is longer term target
  • New logistics terminal in southern Germany
  • Greater scale in railfreight markets
  • New Asia-Pacific northwest service launched
  • Removing obstacles
  • 200 hybrid electric vehicles added
  • Peel Ports hires Harvey and Hinton
  • Gecas gets launch customer for B737-800NG P2F conversion
  • Another industrial logistics site at port of Duisburg
  • Order from Colombia
  • Contract for 96 more hinterland transports
  • WACO's Saudi Arabia member announces new name
  • Tangier Med first Pers certified port in Morocco
  • Two more air cargo boosts for Leipzig airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Bomin in U-turn on LNG fuel
  • Ship detained off Australia for MLC breaches
  • NYK and 'K' Line enhance car carrier services to Vietnam
  • New round of job cuts for Royal IHC's Dutch workforce
  • Not all Asia-bound VLGCs using expanded Panama Canal
  • Hanjin Shipping has close to 4,000 creditors
  • CG Rieber and Rasmussengruppen join forces to weather offshore sector storm
  • Tramp owners stare down the abyss as boxship oversupply gets worse and worse
  • Falling level of maritime attacks prompts optimism
  • Japan yard orders down in September
  • Perisai Petroleum declares insolvency, Ezra Holdings to monitor situation
  • Hurricane hit to Bahamas will force lengthy 2M diversions

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Creditors chase supply chain operators 'overpaid' before National Air Cargo bankruptcy
  • Cargolux appoints Bannerman as EVP & CFO
  • Silver lining for carriers may be in sight as clouds over Asia-N Europe rates begin to clear
  • Court orders sale of Hanjin's Asia-US network and other assets to pay debts
  • China's major logistics companies seek listings to compete with global rivals
  • Government urges Kenya Airways pilots not to strike
  • Peel Ports adds Rachel Hinton and Amanda Harvey to management team
  • Delta posts profit despite rising expenses - but cargo plummets

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • MARAD looks at Merchant Marine "shipboard climate"
  • Cat to power four Carnival LNG-fueled cruise ships
  • Euronav makes two newbuild VLCCs a year younger
  • Spill from grounded Kirby ATB threatens BC clam beds
  • Wartsila to power Mediterranean's first gas-fueled ferry
  • ONR sponsors barnacle busting hydrogel research

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • TraPac planning major expansion of Oakland operations
    Agreement to almost double the size of its existing terminal could come before the end of the month
  • Olympic Ship to get $61m from Norwegian investors
    Investment by unknown consortium hinges on Olympic's ability to make debt restructuring deal
  • UK Chamber can stay with Ecsa despite Brexit, Verhoeven pledges
    Leaving European Union is no bar to membership, secretary-general confirms
  • Hanjin New York arrest sets no precedent for creditors, Ince confirms
    Action solely in relation to casualty claims, says law firm
  • Changing Chinese trade pattern 'to cut need for big boxships'
    Michel Looten says shipping lines will be operated more in shorter trade lanes in future
  • Frontline terminates four VLCC newbuilds at STX Offshore
    Tanker giant to focus on buying resales and on-the-water assets
  • Visa 'train crash' arrives at British seafarer training academies
    International students sent home as Home Office refuses three-year visas
  • Transpacific spot rates hit year high
    Mid-month GRIs prove a success, while there is mixed news for Asia-Europe carriers
  • Global crime at sea shows third-quarter third fall
    Dryad Maritime reports decrease in security incidents but warns of rise in the Gulf of Guinea during fourth quarter
  • Sale and leasebacks help owners ride out storm
    Concordia Maritime chief and others are eager to access alternative methods of financing as dark clouds loom
  • Brics 'to bounce back in 2017'
    Maersk forecasts increased trade between emerging economies
  • Marco Polo pushes back $36m note payment to 2019
    Company will pay 1.5% interest for next three years with a shipyard in Indonesia placed as a security
  • Schedule set for Hanjin Asia-US assets sale
    Potential buyers to be allowed to conduct due diligence, deadlines set for letters of interest and offers
  • Euronav to delay delivery of VLCC pair
    Resale vessels pushed back to first quarter of 2017
  • Size cannot determine our fate, says Yang Ming chairman
    Bronson Hsieh will lead the company to diversify its business
  • CMA CGM picks Michel Delville as new finance chief
    Delville was previously chief financial officer at the Saft Group
  • JES's auditor issues disclaimer of opinion
    Shipbuilding firm's financial statements not in order
  • Swiber to subscribe to Vallianz rights issue
    Move intended to offset outstanding debt owed by Vallianz
  • First Chinese teapot-owned VLCCs start crude shipments
    China's Shandong Landbridge Group becomes first independent oil refiner to own VLCCs
  • Vard buys firm to boost its aquaculture vessel building
    Storvik Aqua acquired for $4.3m
  • Brokers form new group to spur metals derivatives trading
    New group sees opportunities for steel mills and end-users to get involved

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Brazil shipping industry joins forces to amend port law
  • Teamsters union wins elections at two XPO facilities
  • Hanjin collapse hits US import volumes
  • Crowley, Miami airport plan ocean-air transshipment of perishables
  • Hanjin ships head to NY-NJ as lawyers squabble
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates rise on GRI hopes
  • TraPac to nearly double size of Oakland terminal
  • Zim to add Asia service to Prince Rupert
  • High costs, weak demand slice truckload carrier's profit
  • Russia plans new fee for border crossings
  • Liner asset writedowns could top $35 billion
  • Dutch flower traders provide glimpse of Brexit consequences
  • Top Indian port expands program to speed exports
  • Kuehne + Nagel exec: 3PLs shouldn't fear supply chain disruptors
  • Asia-Europe spot rate slide arrested as China holidays end

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Polemis picks up capesize bulker from NYK
    Greek owner believed to have bought SWS built bulker from Japanese firm.
  • Analysts positive on Golar's MLP 'reset'
    Golar's change in payout plan benefits both parent and subsidiary, analysts say.
  • VLCC spot rates continue to edge higher
    Vessel availability dips well below average as spot market continues upward trend.
  • Ocean Yield cuts last ethylene ship in Sinopacific series
    Oslo-listed owner says cancelled newbuilding will not be replaced at another yard.
  • UBS says other owners may delay VLCCs
    Slippage a common tactic anyway, report says, but newbuilding orderbook high.
  • Modern bulker faces Namibia auction
    High court asks for submissions as to why it shouldn't sell off 2009-built vessel.
  • Local investors give Olympic $61m boost
    A maritime consortium is willing to help the Stig Remoy-led company with its restructuring.
  • Sainty Marine warns on bankruptcy
    Chinese yard admits "high possibility" restructuring will fail.
  • Norwegian suffers downgrade on pricing
    Wedbush Securities cuts cruiseship owner to 'neutral' from 'outperform' as signs of market weakness grow.
  • Frontline confirms STX VLCC order axe
    John Fredriksen-led owner will get its money back with funds directed to new investments.
  • Boxship owners must control order appetite
    Shipbroker Affinity says low newbuilding prices should not tempt companies back to yards.
  • ITF: Boskalis' plans disproportionate
    Report issued on behalf of workers' union denounces Dutch dredging giant's job cuts.
  • Layups continue as PSV rates spike
    Steady fixing and removal of ships is boosting earnings in the North Sea.
  • Hanjin Shipping 'contacts buyers' over sale
    Korean owner reportedly taps up Maersk and MSC over disposal of Asia-US operations.
  • Pan Ocean sends large bulker for scrap
    South Korean owner continues its efforts to dispose of 1990s built tonnage.
  • Kirby tug spills oil after sinking
    A small ship owned by US company runs aground off Canada and reportedly leaks fuel.
  • Eidesvik and CGG tear up charter
    Norwegian owner says Viking Vision has been in layup since July.
  • Marco Polo stretches debt maturity date
    Singapore-listed company wins unanimous support for its restructuring plan.
  • Swiber tries to strike Vallianz debt deal
    Restructuring Singapore owner wants to make use of subscription rights in rival's share issue.
  • EMGS cutting staff costs by 20%
    Seismic survey vessel operator wants to reduce expenses as activity falls.
  • Was Georgiopoulos pushed out at Genco?
    Conflicting accounts surface over whether Georgiopoulos left Genco over disappointment with backers or was forced out.
  • CMA CGM names new chief financial officer
    Changing of the guard at French liner giant as Michel Sirat calls time after five years in the role.
  • Manhattan selling bulk of tug and barge fleet
    Weaker demand for Indonesian coal prompts resource company to make asset disposal.
  • Braemar shares hit new 52 week low
    UK shipbroker's stock falls to levels not seen since May 2012 on concerns over poor markets.
  • Bugbee developing a taste for SALT
    Company president continues to vacuum up shares in US-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • MMP: Toss AMO's APL Guam lawsuit
    In battle between US unions over containership jobs, MMP says AMO should keep its complaints within union processes.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • K+N lands Belcorp contract
    Beauty and cosmetic products maker Belcorp, which has a sales network throughout Latin America, has hired Kuehne + Nagel to manage its inte...
  • GAO pumps the brakes on mandatory ECP
    A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging the Department of Transportation to reconsider its mandate for electr...
  • Hanjin Shipping assets put up for sale
    The Seoul Central District Court confirmed Friday that it will put up a public notice of sale for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US network and wil...
  • TraPac to nearly double the size of its Oakland terminal
    TraPac, LLC has reached an agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Calif.-based TraPac pla...
  • SCFI surges 9.8 percent
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.8 percent since two weeks ago, from a reading of 707.68 to a reading of 776.93. No ...
  • Canada launches $55m rail safety program
    The Canadian government is launching a $55 million program aimed at improving railroad safety across the country, Transport Canada said in ...
  • U.S. import, export prices tick up in September
    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday the price indexes for both U.S. imports and exports in September inched up from the p...
  • Tradepoint Atlantic signs real estate deal with Atlantic Forest Products
    Atlantic Forest Products, a wholesale distributor of building materials, has signed a long-term lease at Tradepoint Atlantic. Tradepoint A...
  • FedEx Freight rolls out new CNG fleet
    FedEx Corp.'s less-than-truckload subsidiary is rolling out a new fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas, the company said in a ...
  • CORRECTION: Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity
    The Sept. 19 AS Daily news report "Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity" incorrectly stated that Haag-Lloyd ordered all 5,750 refr...
  • U.S. lifts more trade sanctions against Cuba
    The U.S. government announced on Friday another round of amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regul...
  • U.S. seeks to end China's export restraints on 11 raw materials
    The United States on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization (WTO)to set up a dispute settlement panel to examine and put a final end t...
  • Port of Liverpool gains HGV refueling station
    A new 24-hour heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station is currently being constructed at the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports Group said Tu...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Crude slips as dollar rises; NYMEX Nov holds above $50/b
    NYMEX November crude settled 9 cents lower at $50.35/b. ICE December Brent settled 8 cents lower at $51.95/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Nigeria hands 2016 oil lifting contracts to six additional traders: NNPC
    five new beneficiaries of the oil lifting contracts were Chinese firm Sinopec, India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Masters Energy, Sacoil Energy Resources and Strategic Fuel Fund
  • TANKERS: KEY ASIA AFRAMAX FREIGHT UP 24% ON DAY TO THREE-MONTH HIGH
    Platts assessed the key Aframax Indonesia-Japan voyage up 17.5 Worldscale points on the day to w90 basis 80,000 mt
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil gears up to face challenge of new emissions control rules
    To meet new environmental regulations, oil and gas major ExxonMobil was developing additional fuels
  • INTERVIEW: Nasdaq eyes Asia for expanding freight, energy business
  • FUTURES: Oil rangebound as spectre of OPEC deal overshadows US data
  • FUTURES : Crude holds steady in Asia amid mixed EIA stocks data
  • FACTBOX : Russia has history with OPEC, but it's complicated
    Russia, the world's second biggest oil producer behind the US, has said it was ready to join a coordinated output freeze with OPEC
  • Brent-Dubai EFS, rising VLCC rates hamper crude arbitrage to Asia

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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