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BRIEFS
April 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Ever sinking rates induces CMA CGM to put USWC mega ship loop on hold
  • Hanjin Shipping, PIL engage in slot swap on Red Sea/Middle East services
  • Hamburg-Sud, feels CCNI benefit, revenue rises to US$6.92 billion
  • Panalpina quarterly profit down 5.1pc as revenue declines 13pc
  • Dachser boosts its Asia revenues despite international market slowdown
  • Hutchison expects more mega ships in Shenzhen, busier PRD barges
  • Hanjin starts China-US service, linking Shanghai to Long Beach
  • Malaysia warned Islamic State gains foothold in maritime piracy
  • Rotterdam's quarterly box volume falls 3.9pc to 3 million TEU
  • Antwerp's first quarter box traffic rises 4.6pc to 2.5 million TEU
  • Turkish Arkas Line adds ship, ignites Hamburg-West Africa mini-boom
  • Panama starts taking reservations for widened canal from July 27
  • Globe Express Services - woman who first rose to the top in Mideast logistics
  • Container Ship Safety Forum, Hamburg, attracts UASC, Seaspan participation
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo volumes flat in March at 157,006 tonnes
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts 0.3pc slip in quarterly air cargo to 304,000 tons
  • UPS pilots plan strike as customer Amazon becomes a rival air carrier

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • 'OCEAN Alliance' to offer competitive products & comprehensive service networks
  • Baltic Dry Index looking up
  • Hamburg Süd says it achieved significant growth in a challenging 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd & United Arab Shipping Co. in 'cooperation' talks
  • Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers inks MoU with Indian Maritime University
  • World needs to pay heed to maritime security: Kiren Rijiju
  • Pakistan a major market for Indian tea
  • Boosting efficiency of Major Ports a key focus
  • DP World ready to implement IMO's international container weighing rules across global portfolio
  • PLATTS puts Amsterdam on the map with ethanol
  • RoRo terminal to come up at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai
  • Trans Earth Logistics celebrates 3rd anniversary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Interested party no longer interested
  • Serbia refurbishing rail network
  • Cross-Channel traffic still suffering
  • Positive start for Antwerp in 2016
  • First CNG truck delivered to La Poste
  • Soares to head Jaxport's facilities development sector
  • New forklifts for cold store operator
  • More belly capacity between Lima and Santiago
  • Massive boost for India's road building programme
  • Banaszkiewicz becomes FFABA dry chairman
  • Air Algérie shelves planned Guangzhou service
  • Kone gold for Imperial
  • Irish seaports look back with joy
  • Major merger looming?

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Bulker bounce could derail scrapping momentum
  • MEPC 69 closes in on CO2 data collection consensus
  • DAILY: Buys bulk carriers and sells VLGCs, advises Via Mar
  • Van Oord's fleet renewal continues
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC talk about merger
  • Boskalis' Marc de Leeuw has been round the world in 17 years
  • Shipbuilder HHIC lays off 60 workers through voluntary retirement
  • No decision yet on HMM, says Korea Development Bank
  • Coverting diesel dredgers to electric - costs and payback
  • Hayne Shipping's profit falls 85% in 2015
  • DP World will offer box weighing services across all terminals
  • Bohai Shipbuilding to construct China's first nuclear-powered platform
  • Dry bulk values predicted to rise over next 12 months
  • Investment conditions hold back port development in Southeast Asia
  • CCB Financial Leasing to fund four Pacific International Lines box ships
  • Syndicated marine finance deals slashed in half
  • US crude imports surge after export ban's demise
  • Obama threatens veto of enhanced US port funding

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd to merge with UASC after secret talks with Gulf owners
  • Productivity is declining at the world's biggest ports, 'but mega-boxships are not to blame'
  • Oil and gas market drills into Panalpina profit but logistics and other sectors grow
  • Shippers ask US Congress to weigh in on SOLAS VGM rule
  • The tale of United and its falling profits, Gordon and disaffected shareholders
  • DP-DHL's Frank Appel talks China, technology and drones

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • WWL adds new HERO Class vehicle carrier
  • Twin Disc for new class of SEACOR Fast Supply Vessels
  • MAIB: Cemfjord capsize could have been avoided
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks
  • Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs
  • First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet
  • UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Northwest Innovation Works quits Port of Tacoma lease
  • Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in quarterly passenger totals
  • Beekeepers start new hives on Olympia Airport property
  • Four carriers ink MOU for creation of new alliance
  • Association of American Railroads reports weekly traffic numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal
    Issue to be debated at IMO next month
  • Container shipping's clear-out
    After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades?
  • Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company
    Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive
  • South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter
    Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility
  • VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week
    Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up
  • Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC
    Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement
  • Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction'
    Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter
  • Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region
    Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015
  • G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing
    Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service
  • Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China
    Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018
  • Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range
    Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year
  • Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes
    Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields
  • Charter market stays subdued
    And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity
  • Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls
    Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks
    Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd
  • Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance
    Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market
  • When will we learn?
    The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents
  • Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages
    At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany
  • Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn
    Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments
  • IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year
    New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity
  • Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn
    Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn
  • Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter
    Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators
  • European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks
    Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules
  • Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB
    Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Swift to cull truckload tractor fleet as revenue, profit slip
  • Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port's stronger rail link
  • Brazil rail operator hopes to steam through recession to record year
  • Soft pricing drives down Landstar revenue as load volumes rise
  • Fatal accident closes NY-NJ port's Global terminal
  • Tough investment market hampers Southeast Asia ports
  • Intermodal volume decline contributes to UP profit plunge
  • FMC chief confident US will be ready for container weight rule
  • 'Challenging' truckload rate market saps Werner revenue, profit
  • Oakland port to be all it can be via Army Base project
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks
  • Costamare profit up a third
  • Carrier customers assess impact of redrawn alliances
  • DP World says it will weigh containers at all its terminals

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Panama restrictions could impact tankers
    Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says.
  • Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board
    Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved.
  • Costamare says liner consolidation welcome
    Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks.
  • Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy
    Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital.
  • HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths
    Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard.
  • Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects
    Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings.
  • Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant
    New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed.
  • HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ
    Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company.
  • Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece
    No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos.
  • Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise
    Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says.
  • Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships
    Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage.
  • QMS hits back in cancellation row
    Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts.
  • Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn
    Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year.
  • Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC
    German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival.
  • Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo
    Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm.
  • G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades
    Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations.
  • York Capital takes a stake in Songa
    International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring.
  • Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk
    Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators.
  • Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking
    Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions.
  • Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO
    Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination.
  • Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy
    Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m.
  • Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC?
    German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival.
  • ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum
    State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days.
  • Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order
    Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan.
  • State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine
    Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say.
  • Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn
    Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation.
  • A&P Group secures wind vessel contract
    UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract.
  • Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak
    Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively.
  • Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround
    South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates.
  • Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals
    Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • CMA CGM postpones deployment of 18,000-TEU ships in transpacific
  • Correction: Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo
  • OCEAN Alliance representatives meet with FMC
  • Dachser's revenues jump 6.5%
  • TIACA: air cargo industry can help stop IPR violators
  • WWL adds third post-panamax ro/ro ship
  • HCI Capital buys German shipping company
  • CBP to host Trade Symposium in Phoenix
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks
  • NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low
    Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea.
  • Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai
    Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel.
  • First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects
    The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5.
  • Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high
    The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products.
  • Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks
    US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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