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BRIEFS
October 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim offers Pacific north west service to US and Canada via Prince Rupert
  • Panama tender Corozal call goes out to APMT, Terminal Link, PSA and TIL
  • Only Hong Kong's OOCL and Maersk Line escape Drewry's 'distress' zone
  • Korea's corporate giants Samsung and Hyundai drag down nation's exports
  • Kingston Wharves takes in Liebherr Maritime Crane, biggest in Caribbean
  • ATA economist forecasts continued growth in US trucking volume
  • EU-Canada trade pact provisionally cleared by German top court
  • NYK jointly develops anti-rust agent that reduces costs and workloads
  • Heathrow cargo meet November 22-23 focuses on pharma ground handling
  • Delta's quarterly net profit down 4pc to US$1.26 billion, sales off 6pc
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo signs with Zodiac for 2,000 light weight ULDs
  • Cathay feels pressure from competition from over the border
  • In-house researcher sees good times ahead for Nippon Express after slump

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up
  • BCHAA elects office-bearers & managing committee members for 2016-18
  • Consolidation & risk management seen as new industry model for dry bulk shipowners
  • DP World recognised as 'Best Company for Investor Relations, Middle East'
  • Glander International Bunkering boosts its global footprint by merging with Scandinavian Bunkering AS
  • Liberia trials class & statutory e-certificates on ClassNK ships
  • ZIM to offer additional Asia-Pacific North West service
  • Port of Antwerp inaugurates striking new headquarters
  • Stakeholders deliberate on better container traffic movement between Chennai Port & hinterland
  • PSA invests in China's largest inland railway container terminal network
  • Sabari Logistics Solutions partners with DLI for domestic rake movement between Delhi & Chennai
  • Schenker India to handle warehouse operations for Volkswagen Group Sales
  • Exports show signs of revival
  • Govt committed to reducing logistics challenges & facilitating exports
  • Rationalisation of procedures in handling exporters' obligations under EPCG authorisations
  • New batch of Export Import Workshop from Nov. 19

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Austempered ductile iron bulk production launched
  • Next big IPO of Chinese logistics company
  • ATA: Total truck volumes to grow
  • Liberian Registry on its way to e-certificates
  • Emergency delieveries by drones in Rwanda
  • Increasing safety by investing in rail improvements
  • St. Louis 3PL welcomes logistics veteran
  • Yacht for the Gulf
  • Atlas Air extends B737 fleet through conversions
  • Delivering latest Harry Potter all across France
  • New CFO for CMA CGM
  • Investments in rail line through Mississippi
  • Emirates Skycargo now with freighter in Norway
  • Arkas and Seago running REX together

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • MPP ship operator Flinter files for insolvency
  • Bunkering back to normal in South Korea
  • Prepare for years of excess capacity pain, say carriers and analysts
  • Ocean Yield cancels ethylene carrier from collapsed Chinese yard
  • STX O&S needs to cut personnel costs by 50%
  • Ezion Holdings reschedules loan repayments and delays rig deliveries
  • Korean lawmakers want more Seoul support for Hanjin
  • Seorae Sea Merchant Corp seeks bankruptcy protection
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transhipment volumes

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • SEKO signs on with Alibaba as retailers and forwarders link up to boost e-commerce
  • Hanjin under fire in US court over lack of liability insurance for chassis
  • Overcapacity may hit Caribbean transhipment ports following Panama Canal expansion
  • Hyperloop One nets $50m more investment as first full transport system test looms
  • Consumers trust Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the post office over Google for drone deliveries
  • President opens new air cargo handling facility in Accra

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • NNS names Mary Cullen VP nuclear propulsion
  • Gateway Dredging takes delivery of TSGI designed towboat
  • Cammell Laird lays research ship keel
  • Havila sells PSV for aquafarming operations
  • TAO-205 oilers to have Rolls-Royce propellers and gensets
  • Another Navy officer pleads guilty in Fat Leonard case

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Venezuela cocaine bust ship appeal refused
    B Atlantic owners left with ruling that standard war risk policies do not cover drug smuggling
  • Golar Power charters FSRU Golar Nanook for 25 years
    Deal will generate earnings of $39m per year for burgeoning new company
  • Cosco Shipping takes stake in Italian port
    Vado Container Terminal set to be a semi-automated facility that can host ultra large containerships
  • Odfjell sells stake in Oman tank terminal for $130m
    Focus is on growth in core markets Houston and Rotterdam
  • US Gulf and South America strength supports handysize bulker earnings
    But European and Pacific markets see little activity
  • Teekay sells last MR product tanker
    Earning power of product tankers in 2016 has not been as strong as last year
  • CIMC warns of net losses ahead
    Terminated SinoPacific Offshore acquisition and weak global economy could mean losses of up to $51.2m for container leasing company
  • International operator sought for new Egyptian box terminal
    Damietta Port Authority looks to global player for proposed second box facility with developer on board
  • HMM eyes Hanjin's Asia-US assets
    HMM currently reviewing the fit and feasibility of an asset purchase
  • Rising bunkers to hit liner operators in third quarter
    Box lines expected to suffer $1.2bn cash flow blow from higher costs
  • Non-payment of hire: a clear message to charterers
    A UK Court of Appeal ruling brings welcome clarity for shipowners facing defaults in time charter hire
  • Rosneft and Trafigura buy Indian oil refinery and port assets for $13bn
    Takeover of Essar Oil includes $2bn for Vadinar oil port in western India and paves way for Russia-India oil flows
  • Nakilat nine-month net profit weighed by operating expenses
    Higher operating expenses outweigh rise in total revenue
  • Profit slumps 91% at Cosco's specialist shipping business
    Weaker performance comes amid dismal shipping market
  • Oldendorff buys eight secondhand dry bulk carriers
    Company has acquired 17 secondhand bulk carriers for delivery over 2016 and 2017 over the past 12 months
  • Maritime UK outlines opt-out clause in Brexit tonnage tax blueprint
    'Menu-based' scheme would let owners pick and chose tonnage tax details
  • Ocean Yield terminates vessel order at Sinopacific yard
    Move comes amid Sinopacific's bankrutpcy proceedings
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co deputy manager quits
    Chinese shipbuilder has yet to win any new commercial vessel orders this year, Clarksons data shows.
  • K Line makes adjustments on North Vietnam ro-ro service route
    One of the changes includes an additional sailing per month

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Chassis provider warns of Hanjin sending uninsured equipment on US highways
  • Matthew flooding still slowing truck, rail shipments in North Carolina
  • Low rates cut profits for intermodal trucker J.B. Hunt
  • Authorities blame private terminals for JNPT's import plan problems
  • Virginia ILA official pleads guilty to $1 million fraud
  • DP World invests $50M to develop tube container transport
  • APM Terminals sells stakes in Italy terminals to Cosco, Qingdao Port
  • Used Panamax container ship values plunging
  • Indian public ports accelerate container rail drive to hinterland
  • US forwarders, NVO urged to file Hanjin claims immediately
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transshipment volumes
  • TPP offers trade boost amid slow growth, economist says
  • No escape from grim liner overcapacity, warn carriers and analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Golar Power deal could deliver value boost
    Analysts say details of first project announcement for Golar LNG joint venture are better than expected.
  • WWS hands PSVs control to Tschudi
    Norwegian owner is left with four idle ships as Dutch firm gets commercial management of two units.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • Paragon pushes back bond swap deadline
    New York-listed bulker owner taking more time to finish debt-for-equity exchange after just 11.3% agree to sign up.
  • STX axe adds to Frontline firepower
    Analysts say Fredriksen-backed owner now has over $300m to support fleet growth.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of market downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • VLCC prices tick back to two-year lows
    Pending Metrostar sale to Alafouzos would be lowest price paid for a resale VLCC since 2014, data shows.
  • Sewol salvage could drag on into 2017
    Poor visibility could see massive project exceed target deadline by more than six months.
  • Polarcus teams with TGS on seismic surveys
    Oslo-listed company will jointly develop 3D projects aiming at higher vessel utilization.
  • Bakkafrost buys Havila supply ship
    Restructuring Norwegian owner offloads 2005-built ship into the Faroe Islands.
  • Golar Power strikes first big charter deal
    Joint venture of Golar LNG and Stonepeak locks FSRU into new 25-year agreement in Brazil.
  • Varada VLCC going under the hammer
    Veteran ABG-controlled tanker put up for sale again in Hong Kong.
  • Hyundai Heavy in management reshuffle
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder reveals a shake-up in key leadership positions.
  • Gotland sells share in products tanker
    Swedish owner offloads another vessel as profit falls.
  • Oldendorff adds to bulker shopping spree
    German owner has now bought 17 secondhand vessels in just 12 months.
  • Lindsay Blee expands to Colombia
    Marine fuel broker starts up new partnership with Cartagena-based CI Petrobunkers.
  • Laid-up ro-pax sold at auction
    Polish-built Adriatica I leaves Italian port after three years.
  • Cocaine found in box bound for PIL ship
    Mexican authorities seize more than 100 kilos of drugs hidden in container with electric showers.
  • MMA Offshore shifts West African ships
    Accommodation barge also sold as Australian owner copes with downturn.
  • Liner giants in toll talks with Suez Canal
    Maersk Line, CMA CGM and MSC are reportedly negotiating paying fees in advance to get a discount.
  • Wilson Sons clinches $34m loan
    Brazilian offshore player borrows cash from Santander to buy cranes.
  • Radiant snares second LPG carrier order
    Bangladesh shipyard to construct another gas ship for Omera Petroleum.
  • Hanjin denies contacting Maersk, MSC over assets sale
    Korean owner says it did not reach out to overseas lines regarding the disposal of its Asia-US business.
  • Safaei replaced at NITC
    Surprise shake-up in senior management at Iranian tanker giant
  • Pacific Princess prangs Nice breakwater
    Cruise ship reportedly suffers ingress of water after hitting embankment in French tourist city.
  • Nakilat sees minor fall in third quarter profit
    Long-term charters help world's largest shipper of LNG ride out current market turmoil.
  • Ensco takes four jack-ups out of lay-up
    US driller's ability to reactive drilling rigs a sign that the market "is primed for recovery".

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Port of Zeebrugge to expand ro-ro capacity
    The Port of Zeebrugge has plans to grow its automotive volumes by as much as 40 percent, according to a statement from the port authority. ...
  • Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued freight rate increases on various trades. Maersk Line announced FAK rate increa...
  • Airlines ground fire-prone Samsung smartphones
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration put in place an emergency order Oc...
  • ITC begins accepting MTB petitions
    In preparation for the next miscellaneous tariff bill before Congress, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun accepting pe...
  • Executive Moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and an international trade law firm
    Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (ST&R) has hired Steven Brotherton , a respected authority on export controls and economic sanctions, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Bunker prices rise in Peru, Ecuador amid delays, cost increases
    High sulfur bunker fuel prices in Peru and Ecuador climbed on Monday as the result of unexpected production delays and pricing decisions at state-run refineries
  • Oil complex weakens as more Iranian crude set to hit market
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents lower at $49.94/b. ICE December Brent settled down 43 cents at $51.52/b
  • ANALYSIS: Run cuts likely to spur US crude build, product draws again
    Potential refined product draws will support the oil complex at a time when upward momentum from a tentative OPEC supply agreement has appeared to run its course.
  • European Q3 indicator refining margin falls to two-year low: Total
    Total, Europe's biggest refiner, said the average Q3 margins indicator fell to $25.5/mt ($3.50/b), down from $35/mt in Q2 and $54.8/mt in the third quarter of 2015
  • Maritime crime declined across world's key hot spots in Q3: Dryad
    Piracy incidents in South East Asia, with the exception of Sulu Sea, are at their lowest since 2009
  • Bad weather halts loading at Novorossiisk's Sheskharis oil terminal
    Sources said bunkering operations are also likely to have been affected by the halt to loadings
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Bunker broker Lindsay Blee teams up with Colombian partner
    Bunker fuel brokerage Lindsay Blee has signed a marketing and distribution deal with Colombia-based CI Petrobunkers
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Oil prices rangebound on US rig count, stable dollar
  • FUTURES: Oil prices a tad lower but hold above $50/b

›››File
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
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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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