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BRIEFS
February 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • China Cosco Shipping Corp born, making it 4th biggest box line in the world
  • Greek dockers stage new strike to stop Cosco's privatisation of Piraeus
  • Maersk insists GRIs do not break EU law, despite commission's doubts
  • Again, MOL, Won Hai and Maersk top the schedule reliability league table
  • Now backhaul, soon headhaul, Cape route opens up to cut costs: SeaIntel
  • China's exports fall 11pc, imports down 19pc in January
  • Canadian Pacific seeks US Surface Transportation Board declaratory ruling
  • Deep draft vessels are to avoid Boston's North Channel where tug sank
  • Interasia Lines to launch China-India direct service with MOL and PIL
  • Box weight woes aired next week at Federal Maritime Commission hearings
  • Italy's Port of Taranto calls for tenders to lease multi-purpose pier
  • US Customs nets US$1.6 million in fake goods from China
  • Yemen may resume production and export oil and gas soon
  • Stranded Hapag-Lloyd ship 4,250-TEU Seaspan Hamburg underway for Fos
  • Testing of sill reinforcement for Panama locks proves a success
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo volumes up 0.3pc in January at 147,690 tonnes
  • Dead man found in landing gear housing in Harare on flight from Munich
  • Swift Air Cargo expects recovery of its three 747s within 2 months
  • Guidelines for horse transport win European Commission support
  • Calls in Nigeria to develop air cargo to stop perishables perishing
  • US FAA seeks US$455,000 in fines from DHL for bad hazmat labelling

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • DNV GL & Russian Maritime Register of Shipping sign cooperation agreement
  • Iran launches direct shipping route to Oman
  • Gems & jewellery exports decline due to slowdown in global markets
  • Japan to fund 80 pc of trans-harbour project in Mumbai
  • Railways to invest INR 9,800 cr. in bullet train project
  • Commerce Ministry backs 'Make in India' initiative to revive exports
  • Foodgrain production expected to increase to 253.16 mt in 2015-16 crop year
  • Texprocil urges govt to initiate talks with China, Turkey to reduce import duty on shipments
  • Anant Geete highlights the importance of logistics to country's growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stepping up rail services to Italy
  • Boyer striving for Strive
  • Too late for carnival, just in time for Olympics
  • Logistics industry drives greater Hamburg
  • Rail corridors galore in India
  • Skinner back to Skinner
  • Industry 4.0 pushes automation technology forward
  • FAA winkling out miscreants again
  • Smart revolution for your pocket
  • Safe in Bilbao
  • Innovations? Railways say "let's wait and see"
  • Bordeaux enhances plant and animal inspection labs
  • New CEO touches down at St Petersburg airport
  • Port of Kiel branching out into pastures new
  • Two VPs for C.H.Robinson Asia
  • Singapore lays out lures for cargo customers
  • Croatian distributor expanding in Poland
  • Alliance reshuffles - to be or not to be?

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • US to check low-sulphur fuel compliance
    Foreign-flag vessels entering two US ports will soon be subject to voluntary sampling of their bunker fuel so that regulators can gauge compliance with low-sulphur fuel limits. The voluntary scheme, which will begin at the Port of Los Angeles on the US West Coast and...
  • Giant fleet of ships gathers behind China's new mega carrier
    China Cosco Shipping Corporation was officially launched in Shanghai today, bringing together the mainland's two largest carriers and amassing a huge armada of container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers that far outstrip those of its rivals. The combined fleet owned by the new carrier, a...
  • Dubrovnik unveils huge new cruise terminal deal
    In a transaction intended to meet EU rules and ensure future growth, the Port Authority of Dubrovnik has signed a deal with Dubrovnik International Cruise Port Investment to build a large new terminal in Gruz...
  • Sembcorp Marine debts prompt concern
    Singapore-based rig-building and ship repair group Sembcorp Marine's debt levels are on the high side and it could struggle to fulfil its debt covenants, sector analysts have cautioned. At 31 December 2015, Sembcorp Marine's long-term debt stood at SGD2.6 billion...
  • DNV GL and VPS introduce fuel analytics solution
    DNV GL and Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) have jointly introduced a new fuel analytics solution for the maritime industry. The tool enables the first-ever systematic assessment of the impact of fuel quality on vessel performance. It has combined the vast size of nearly two million samples provided by Singapore-headquartered VPS with...
  • DSME to convert Teekay's LNG ship to LNG FSU
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said Canadian shipowner Teekay has requested to upgrade an LNG carrier to an LNG floating storage unit (FSU). Teekay originally ordered the LNG carrier in February 2015. Teekay is expected to deploy the LNG FSU to an LNG import terminal...
  • Golden Ocean in restructuring after deep losses
    Golden Ocean Group, the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it would restructure its finances following deep losses for both 4Q15 and the full year. In the final quarter of 2015, the group made a net loss of USD...
  • Hyundai Group chairwoman pumps in money to save HMM
    The chairwoman of Hyundai Group and her mother have been issued 6 million new shares in Hyundai Merchant Marine today, as the cash-strapped shipping company continues to struggle amid growing talk of bankruptcy. The shares are worth KRW5,000 (USD4) each, translating into a total cash injection...
  • EcoPhos invests EUR75 million at the port of Dunkirk
    Belgian industrial group EcoPhos, a supplier of technology and producer of food-grade phosphate, is to build a new production plant on the port of Dunkirk's 'Industrial City Dunkirk' (ICD) that will see an investment of EUR75 million and create 100 direct and indirect jobs...
  • India starts work on new transhipment port as data show better productivity
    India will issue tenders in March for a consulting study on the development of a new transhipment port at Colachel on the Malabar cost on the southernmost top of the sub-continent. The port is one of three new greenfield sites being developed amid fears that a lack of capacity could...
  • Private equity on collision course with shipping banks
    Private equity and shipping banks are widely expected to collide at the restructuring table in the coming months. Insiders gave IHS Fairplay their views on how this looming confrontation will play out. "The banks are being meaner and nastier and they are going to...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Troubled HMM wants cheaper charter hire, but its containerships face arrest if payments are withheld
  • Crime gangs now going after even low-value cargo shipments, with trucks the main target
  • Smarter reefer boxes mean shipping lines can woo more perishable cargo from airfreight
  • Quikjet takes to the Indian skies as Sovika eyes cargo opportunities
  • Going underground - the next logistics revolution?
  • Firm trying to block approval of FedEx-TNT merger in Brazil may be UPS

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Tanker captain pleads guilty to felony obstruction count
  • Golden Ocean unveils plan to boost balance sheet
  • Alphatron to supply 40 river radars to Venice
  • Advanced offshore vessels feature ABB technology
  • McDermott sets date for naming flagship derrick lay vessel
  • INTTRA names Inna Kuznetsova President and COO
  • Cleanup in Alaska from 2011 tsunami continues

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Port of Portland celebrating 125 years of operations
  • Rail association reports weekly rail freight traffic
  • Federal Maritime Commission collects $520,000 in penalties
  • New legislation would pave way for return of Port Angeles air service
  • Public meetings to discuss Mukilteo Ferry Terminal project

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Euroseas curbs losses despite worsening markets
    Bulker and boxship owner emphasises cost controls but glimpses some hope in both its sectors
  • Danaos hunts more boxship buys through Gemini joint venture
    But company will not pay higher prices sought for distressed German KG vessels
  • Moby and CIN secure refinancing from syndicate of banks
    WFW advises on deal for leading Italian owner
  • New York, New York, a helluva town to do shipping business
    Why I believe New York will re-emerge as a prominent shipping capital
  • Belships fixes supramax at $3,750 per day
    Five-year-old ship replaced by newbuilding on prime Canpotex time charter
  • Tanker Investments soars to $28m fourth-quarter profit
    High rates allow tanker company to delever balance sheet
  • Greece approves Cosco's Piraeus bid
    'Improved offer' now awaits Court of Audit verdict
  • Golden Ocean to lay up capes
    Update: Warm layups on the cards within capesize pool amid weak dry bulk market
  • Shipowning exit boosts Philly Shipyard
    Jones Act builder reaps profit from sale of shipping assets on product tankers
  • Court orders Sainty Marine restructuring
    Shipbuilder aims to come up with a detailed plan before April 17
  • The end of an era
    Succession questions at Evergreen after death of group chairman Chang Yung-fa
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Slowdown in Asia-Europe traffic continues to hamper trade utilisation
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Order rush comes to a halt as carriers see sense in scrapping
  • DSME to convert Teekay LNG newbuild into floating storage unit
    FSU likely to be used for Teekay's Bahrain LNG project
  • Star Bulk joins chartering pool with nine capesize vessels
    Pool will have a fleet of 65 modern capesize ships managed in Singapore and in Antwerp
  • Diana Containerships to offload panamax for demolition
    Greek company will deliver vessel to buyer in India by end of March 2016
  • South Carolina Ports container volumes up 5%
    Port authority expects volumes to remain flat for next few months
  • Container shipping's Top 30
    Containerisation International picks the people and organisations likely to have the most influence, either directly or indirectly, over how the industry copes and evolves in today's uncertain and challenging times

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • US won't delay SOLAS, but won't penalize shippers
  • Don't expect Canada to delay SOLAS weight rule
  • Mercosur expected to gain from new Argentina president
  • Kuznetsova named president, COO of INTTRA
  • Fed's industrial uptick could signal increase in US shipments
  • El Faro captain's options were 'limited'
  • China-Europe rail traffic fuels growth at Kazakhstan's Khorgos dry port
  • 'Virtual' LTL carrier SHIFT Freight expands US services
  • MSC adjusts India-Europe service
  • India's Mundra Port continues growth, pace slows
  • TOTE faces tough questions over El Faro sinking
  • Idle box ship fleet still shrinking
  • Air France-KLM cargo posts increased loss
  • India expands port capacity as productivity improves
  • HMM head pleads for discounts as Korean carrier faces collapse
  • China's mega shipping group is now official

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • GasLog frees up cash with finance drive
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner inks deals that push back maturities to 2018.
  • Offshore oil slowdown hits Hornbeck
    Todd Hornbeck-led company misses fourth-quarter estimates amid day rate slump.
  • Atlantic rates pull back for MR tankers
    Spot market drops on backhaul weakness as uncertainty emerges on westbound route.
  • GTT's profits eke small gain in 2015
    Orderbook for new LNG tanks sees small growth; Korea launches trade investigation.
  • Teekay eyes multiple options for axed FPSO
    Offshore spinoff plays down impact after Repsol nixes Petrojarl Varg contract.
  • Euroseas trims loss, turns to opportunities
    Aristides Pittas-controlled company posts smaller loss in the fourth quarter and full year 2015.
  • Grindrod expects to bleed red ink in 2015
    Diversified South African owner set to recognise impairment loss of $100m in results published next week.
  • Teekay LNG Partners funds newbuilding pair
    MLP nets loan for two ships as it reveals a retreat in fourth quarter earnings.
  • Giant Chinese owner Coscocs launched in Shanghai
    Chairman Xu Lirong inaugurates combined operations of Cosco and China Shipping.
  • Teekay Offshore confirms aframax sale
    Tanker owner sells remaining conventional tankers as it boosts annual profit but cuts dividend by 80%.
  • Neu leads latest round of bulker disposals
    German owner joined by Vale and Oldendorff in weighing in giant bulk carriers.
  • TNK profit trebles as it adds aframax duo
    Teekay Tankers sees strong growth in 2015 earnings as revenue soars due to expanded fleet.
  • Teekay Corp tops Street view by a dime
    Peter Evensen says annual result the best since the financial crisis struck.
  • Vallianz taps Middle East financial markets
    Offshore owner opens new funding path with Islamic bond worth $266.7m.
  • Turkmenistan plots new shipyard
    Caspian Sea nation eyes plant at Turkmenbashi to turn out dry cargoships and tugs.
  • Shipowning play spurs Aker Philly profit
    Sale of joint venture ships to Kinder Morgan aids shipyard's performance.
  • Nova Star lands Gibraltar job
    Ferry formerly operating between US and Canada makes European switch.
  • Herbjorn Hansson buys more NAO shares
    Chairman increases stake as offshore vessel company also continues stock buy-back.
  • ABG Shipyard could be sold next month
    Struggling Indian shipbuilder in talks with investors to offload up to 51% of shares.
  • Oceanteam reports wider 2015 loss
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner will explore other sectors as it sees annual deficit double.
  • TIL back to black thanks to high rates
    Oslo-listed owner boosts both fourth quarter and full year earnings as it continues buying back its own stock.
  • Statoil keeps Dof's Skandi Vega
    Norwegian owner secures work for anchor-handler potentially stretching into 2018.
  • TIL rides high tanker rates to strong result
    Oslo-listed owner boosts both fourth quarter and full year earnings as it continues buying back its own stock.
  • GOGL posts $69m loss in fourth quarter
    Norwegian bulker owner reveals sale and leaseback deal as it falls into the red.
  • Golden Ocean defers loan payments
    John Fredriksen-controlled bulker owner also in talks to further delay newbuildings.
  • KNOT Offshore Partners sees Q4 profit triple
    Trygve Seglem-backed shuttle tanker venture sees bottom line boosted by additional tonnage.
  • Bad weather impacts transatlantic boxship punctuality
    Container service reliability saw its worst month-on-month decline since January 2015, says Drewry.
  • Moody's takes a less positive stance on Maersk
    Decision based on challenging market conditions affecting key businesses, says rating agency.
  • Genco Shipping adds shareholders to board
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company makes appointments as two other directors step down.
  • Shipping rides surge as US equities rebound
    At least 10 US-listed marine stocks gain by more than 10%; sector indexes rise.
  • Genco adds shareholders to its board
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company makes appointments as two other directors step down.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Maersk, NGOs clash over plan to improve ship recycling in India
  • Charleston TEU growth tapers off in January
  • CSX projects Q1 earnings to drop 'significantly'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Early start expected for Russian river navigation on mild winter
    Rivers are used for shipping gasoil and fuel oil to export terminals.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Trade in key countries pulls back on North Asian holidays
    Freight rates traded sideways over the week.
  • Shippers expect to use separate fuels for ECAs when global cap falls to 0.5% sulfur
    But price spread between 0.1% and 0.5%S product would be too small at today's oil price, says Cepsa.
  • Bomin Group appoints bunker trader Shogo Miura
    The group also recently set up an office formally in Tokyo.
  • Taiwan's CPC to carry out maintenance on No. 9 Keelung barge mid-Feb to end-Apr
    Trade sources expect no impact on bunker fuel market.
  • Three Romanian ports cut tax rates on bunker deliveries: sources
    A three-tier bunker tax structure now applicable for container shipowners.
  • Harvey Gulf completes first LNG refueling terminal in N America
    The facility's two sites can together transfer 500 gallons of LNG per minute
  • Dan-Bunkering (America) hires bunker trader Joseph Barry
    Moves from EMAS Group, Houston
  • Bunker demand in Baltic fragmented on volatile market
    Demand in number of stems seen, but not in volume

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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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