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BRIEFS
February 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk announces raft of general rate increases worldwide
  • CMA CGM levy Asia-Europe rate hikes headhaul and backhaul March 1 -15
  • EU bans GRIs more than 31 days' ahead, will allow prices to fall, but not rise
  • Cosco-CMA CGM plan with OOCL, Evergreen, would wreck most alliances
  • East-west trade imbalance produces ever-rising box repositioning costs
  • Cosco Pacific January volumes rise 0.7pc to 5.8 million TEU
  • Shipbuilding Cosco Corp suffers 2015 net loss of US$407.49 million
  • Georgia-South Carolina to surpass NY/NJ in box volume in 12 years
  • Angry truckers threaten blockade of Le Havre port over eight-hour delays
  • DSV on cusp of UTi take over posts 8.8pc profit increase in 2015
  • Labour trouble hits box volumes at Nhava Sheva port in January
  • Poll results: 47pc of Canadians oppose China trade deal - 41pc in favour
  • Hanjin puts into Krishnapatnam port for the first time with 3,614-TEUer
  • FedEx takeover on track as TNT swings back in black during fourth quarter
  • Virgin Australia confident of tripling air cargo revenue by mid-2017
  • Air cargo demand in Asia rises 1.8pc from January to November
  • Lufthansa Cargo load factor off 3.4pc on volume of 1.6 million tonnes
  • Congressional committee approves bill to privatise air traffic control

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • BDP enhances functionality of chemical, life sciences apps
  • IRClass consolidates defence sector relationships at International Fleet Review 2016
  • SAL Heavy Lift & SAI Maritime celebrate 30-year anniversary
  • States urged to ratify compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes
  • Developing Bangladesh's Payra port on India's radar
  • JSW Infrastructure gets environment clearance to set up all-weather greenfield jetty
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • All 360 toll plazas in India to have e-tolling system by April: Gadkari
  • DICT has become the lifeline of Panipat's shoddy yarn industry
  • Govt clears multiple highway projects
  • India to clock GDP growth of 7.8 pc: Nomura
  • India to engage in trade agreements to boost commerce: Comm Secy
  • China's exports fall 11.2 pc in Jan.
  • CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo opens today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Increasing slowly but steadily
  • Emons runs trains from North Sea ports to Leipzig/Halle
  • Sing Post sheds shares in GD Express
  • Highest shipment growth rate for five years
  • Etihad happy with Indian partner
  • Bifa's air cargo laurels for Trans Global
  • Opening new chapter for shipping price policy
  • Management of new life-science hub in safe hands
  • No truck traffic between Russia and Ukraine
  • Port of Antwerp reinforces rep team in Germany
  • 100th B787 built in North Charleston
  • Consequences of Tianjin incident far-reaching?
  • ISO certification for Russian rail manufacturer
  • Crane Worldwide appoints UK sales director
  • Zeebrugge hooked up to Fjord Line network
  • USA and Cuba to restore scheduled air services
  • DSV holds stone-laying ceremony

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Anthem for cruise shipping
    It's interesting to read online opinions about whether cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, which encountered severe weather in the Atlantic last month, was an accident waiting to happen or a professionally-controlled escape from tragedy. Clearly the range of views is diverse. One report confirmed that the Super Bowl enthusiasts were...
  • Comment: Bulker scrapping spike highlights sector woes
    January 2016 has seen a remarkable increase in dry bulk vessels being recycled in comparison to January 2015's figures. The bulk shipping sector is in trouble. After the steady rise in freight rates through 2004 to the 2008 peak, the industry has been in...
  • Fourteen crew missing after cargo ship sinks off Indonesia
    Fourteen seafarers are missing after an Indonesia-flagged cargoship sank in the Arafura Sea off Asmat, Indonesia. The 577 dwt Azula, built in 1992, is managed by Indonesia-based Berlian Samudra Pacific and was underway from Surabaya heading to Asmat in the Papua Province of Indonesia carrying...
  • Captain of 'death ship' takes stand in Australia
    The former captain of Sage Sagittarius, dubbed the 'death ship' by Australian media, took the stand at the Sydney inquest into the death of two crewmen on the NYK coal carrier in 2012. In today's hearing at the Glebe Coroner's...
  • Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding takes over OSV orders
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has taken over the construction of four offshore support vessels from its subsidiary which has been struggling to complete the work. MES, whose yards are in Tamano and Chiba, said it would be taking over the work from Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,...
  • Hyundai HI considers IPO for Hyundai Oilbank
    Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, has today reported to Korea Exchange that it is considering an IPO for its oil refining arm, Hyundai Oilbank, in response to rumours that it was going to sell the business to reduce its debts. At 31 December 2015...
  • How Nigeria can fulfil its maritime potential
    Nigeria's maritime sector has received a lot of bad press: allegations of corruption, piracy, oil theft, last year's tanker ban, as well as failing to deliver on key maritime legislation, including the amendments needed to the nation's cabotage laws. Despite this, Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, says he is committed to realising...
  • Sixty million dwt of dry bulk capacity scrap sales in sight for 2016
    The pace of demolition sales of dry bulk carriers has accelerated in recent weeks so that if the current pace would be maintained throughout the year, close to 60 million dwt would leave the fleet compared to an estimate of 55.2 million dwt...
  • Market conditions and vessel future earnings force Farstad to book new impairment charge
    Prevailing market prospects as well as the uncertainty related to the vessels future earnings have led to offshore service vessel owner Farstad Shipping booking a NOK1.094 billion (USD127 million) impairment charge against the value of its fleet in its 4Q15 accounts, which...
  • Singapore launches technical reference for bunker mass flow meters
    Singapore on 16 February launched the technical reference (TR48) for bunker mass flow metering, aiming to prepare the bunker industry for the mandatory use of mass flow meter system (MFMS) in Singapore port beginning 1 January 2017. The TR48 is a technical document covering a set of core requirements for metering...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Speculation grows over CEVA sale - K+N always on the acquisition trail, but would drive a hard bargain
  • Container shipping shake-up as CMA CGM, China Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen plan new alliance
  • Container shipping pricing set for major change, consigning the suspect GRI to a watery grave
  • TNT reports €57m fourth-quarter operating income
  • MIT and Ningbo establish supply chain education centre
  • First Silk Road train arrives in Tehran from China
  • Cabin crew chief takes over as head of worldwide sales for SwissWorldCargo

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • GD Electric Boat gets mods to two Navy awards
  • Transpolar shipping routes could open by 2040, or earlier
  • Incat Crowther to design Philippines patrol vessels
  • Jensen provides engineering for fishing vessel conversion
  • Roxtec launches light weight, non-weld pipe seal
  • DNV GL and VPS offer new Fuel Analytics solution
  • Wartsila to design advanced dive support vessel
  • Arbitration Tribunal finds for Algoma in shipbuilding case

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Drewry releases latest numbers on container service reliability
  • Department of Homeland Security opens new round of preparedness grants
  • Deal opens air service between US, Cuba
  • Tacoma Port Commissioners eye proposed methanol facility
  • Port Metro Vancouver postponing box truck requirements due date

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Havila to stop finance payments and continue operations during creditor negotiations
    Fourth-quarter impairments of $161m revealed as 2015 financial results delayed
  • Dry bulk pundits call on owners to show discipline
    Industry needs to keep up scrapping rate in 2016 just to remain at par, says Allied Shipbroking
  • Teichert predicts spate of KG insolvencies in next few weeks
    Some tankers doing well, but do not presage widespread return to health, Lloyd Fonds chief executive warns
  • It's a myth that Greek shipowners are not taxed, says maritime lawyer
    Attorney Christos Timagenis argues special treatment for shipping is not unique to Greece and government must forcefully defend the existing regime
  • Shippers' group to attend FMC meeting
    AgTC to have its say on Solas container weighing rules
  • American Shipping Co profit fall fuels merger speculation
    Could this be the year AMSC merges with OSG?
  • Moody's cuts Teekay Corp ratings amid reduced financial flexibility
    Company faces near term refinancing risks
  • Havila Shipping's revised restructuring proposal falls through
    Company did not receive required two-thirds majority approval from bondholders
  • Shandong Shipping embarks on management reshuffle
    Company adopts contract administration for senior management
  • Farstad Shipping to incur $127m impairment charge for fourth quarter of 2015
    Company in drive to cut administrative expenses at Aalesund office
  • Tanker Investments launches offer to buy back 1.1m shares
    Offer represents 5.2% premium to Tuesday's closing share price
  • Viking Offshore & Marine swings to a loss on impairment charge
    But revenue rises on contributions from asset chartering segment
  • New mega alliance may be looming to challenge 2M lead
    CMA CGM and China Cosco in talks to form "CCEO" alliance with Evergreen and OOCL
  • TEN increases quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.08
    Dividend rise supported by major oil companies' demand for long-term time charters

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Obama's funding request leaves some ports out in cold
  • Charleston first in US to suggest SOLAS weighing as service
  • Labor activism challenges dominant drayage business model
  • Charleston port volume expected to be flat in early 2016
  • Brazil 'ahead of the game' as SOLAS deadline nears
  • Seattle-Tacoma's year starts with surging traffic
  • Customs change could dethrone St. Petersburg as top Russia port
  • El Faro hearing probes role of Jones Act in loss
  • AirBridgeCargo off to record start for 2016
  • Chennai Port tackles truck congestion
  • Shipowner Danaos closed 2015 with profit
  • Growing Hazira, India port gets new rail service
  • Grim find for US freighter captain at Harare airport
  • Slow start to 2016 for Cathay as capacity outstrips demand

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Carnival aims to raise $551m in bond drive
    Euro-denominated bonds to bolster coffers of world's largest cruiseship owner.
  • Ocean Yield sees jump in quarterly profit
    Lars Solbakken-led company declares ninth dividend increase since July 2013.
  • Is Scorpio Bulkers looking to go private?
    Annalisa Lolli-Ghetti's revised holding could suggest a new path awaits New York-listed owner.
  • Suezmax spot rates pull back after surge
    Spot rates retreating this week as VLCCs muscle into West Africa market.
  • Hornbeck sued over chemical exposure
    HOS Renaissance crewman alleges in $10m complaint that hydrogen sulfide emanated from drilling fluids.
  • IRISL signs MoU with German agent PWL
    With the first Iranian vessel port calls expected shortly, national carrier finds representative in three countries.
  • Havila vows to fight on as it takes $161m hit
    Norwegian owner decides to maintain operations as it seeks new deal with creditors in "very challenging" market.
  • Crewman's body found off Malaysia
    31-year-old seafarer fell from Fast Offshore Supply ship on Sunday.
  • Diana sends oldest boxship to breakers
    Nasdaq-listed company picks up over $5m from demolition sale.
  • Guggenheim and Bank of America take a NAP
    Investment heavyweights emerge as stakeholders in Navios Maritime Midstream Partners.
  • Norstar joins forces with ex-Sokana team
    Singaporean owner and manager sets up new US venture with Lars Ebbesen and Olav Ekeberg.
  • WFP ship diverted from Yemen
    Mainport vessel taken to Saudi Arabia in mix-up over paperwork for humanitarian cargo.
  • Bharati Shipyard racks up $133m loss
    Indian shipbuilder posts bigger deficit in third quarter as revenue remains tiny.
  • Sveaas offers route into WB Chartering
    Investors in remaining public company given chance to buy back into newly private business.
  • Boa gets full refund from Nantong Mingde
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner banks remaining 50% of cash owned from cancelled newbuildings.
  • Knutsen aframax grounds off Brazil
    Norwegian tanker gets stuck on sandbar in bad weather off Sao Sebastiao.
  • Royal Caribbean in $25m buyback move
    Cruise giant takes latest step in share repurchasing effort.
  • Tanker 'sailed over UK group's wrecked car'
    Captain of Sirius Shipping's Tellus mistook Viola Beach's vehicle for mass of snow following fatal plunge from Swedish bridge.
  • Wartsila wins dive support vessel contract
    Finnish company to design "most sophisticated ship" for China's Shanghai Salvage Bureau.
  • CMA CGM, Cosco 'exploring partnership'
    Alphaliner says Evergreen and OOCL could also be involved in mega-alliance to challenge 2M.
  • 'Death ship' master gives first evidence
    Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker.
  • American Shipping Company hikes payout
    Jones Act tanker owner pledges to continue paying dividends in 2016 despite smaller earnings in Q4.
  • 'Death ship' master gives first evidence at inquest
    Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker.
  • Teekay upgrades LNG newbuild into FSU
    DSME says one of its multiple gas carriers for giant owner will be converted for floating storage.
  • Bonheur hit by $159m impairment
    Fred Olsen holding company driven to net loss in Q4 despite revenue rise; operating earnings grow.
  • Algoma wins Nantong newbuild fight
    London panel rules in favour of Canadian owner over trio of contracts signed with bankrupt yard.
  • Danaos returns to profit in Q4 thanks to lower impairments
    John Coustas-controlled shipowner ends the year in the black despite terrible market conditions.
  • Moody's downgrades Teekay rating and cuts outlook to negative
    Rating agency says MLP dividend cuts have diminished stand-alone financial flexibility at parent.
  • CMA CGM ramps up NOL share buying
    French liner giant buying stock in takeover target on an almost daily basis, regulatory filings show.
  • Dynagas aims for more cover as profit dips
    Fourth-quarter result comes in slightly below expectations as company touts term charter backlog.
  • Tufton Oceanic looking at tanker buys
    Paulo Almeida explains where the fund manager is looking to deploy its capital.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Industry chimes in on SOLAS container weight regulations
  • CargoSmart: Vessel arrival delays growing at major North American ports
  • Scheduled U.S. cargo flights to Cuba on horizon
  • Port of Virginia's volumes inch up in January
  • SHIFT Freight expands service network
  • Corning partners with K + N
  • FWI: U.S. cargo thefts decline in volume, value in 2015
  • Report: New ocean carrier "mega-alliance" planned

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
  • Oil futures rise after Iran calls output freeze a 'first step'
    The oil complex surged Wednesday after Iran called a proposal by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze output at January levels a "first step."
  • Platts Preview of U.S. EIA Data: Crude stocks expected to build 3.3 million barrels
    US refining slowdown may prompt product stocks decline.
  • Hamburg 380 CST bunker fuel below Rotterdam on more prompt availability
    Bunker traders in Hamburg said their port's competitive position may last another day.
  • Tanker Norstar partners to start joint venture at Westport, Connecticut
    Operations will commence around March.
  • DNV GL, Veritas Petroleum Services launch bunker fuel testing tool for ships
    Aimed at helping shipowners identify the best locations and suppliers of fuel.
  • Fujairah market may benefit from Singapore's MFM regulation
    'We expect mandatory use of mass flow meters will provoke a price increase in Singapore,' says director of bunkers at Cepsa.
  • Poseidon Med II LNG bunkering project advances
    The Eur53.28 mil project lays out detailed plans to develop LNG bunkering market.
  • N-KOM delivers first liftboat in Qatar
    The Al Safliya is chartered to Dolphin Energy
  • TANKERS: LR rates on Med-Japan route hit 20-week low: sources
    Northwest Europe arbitrage window for naphtha has shut.
  • Oil complex weakens despite Saudi Arabia, Russia output agreement
    Oil futures fell Tuesday as traders shrugged aside news that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia and Venezuela had agreed to freeze production at January levels.

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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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