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BRIEFS
March 23, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM, Evergreen to offer Japan-USWC loop with APL taking slots
  • Savannah volume up 8.1pc to 307,035 TEU in February beating expectations
  • Verified Gross Mass rule to increase costs of LA-Shanghai box 14pc
  • INTTRA helps create verified gross mass number to get boxes aboard
  • Dutch port authorities to appeal against European Commission tax demand
  • Hamburg Sud North America will call at Port of Oakland Outer Harbour
  • Gothenburg to expand port with new 220,000-square metre terminal
  • SSA Marine's terminal in Seattle welcomes first 18,000-TEU ship
  • Russia's NCSP Group cargo increases 2.3pc to 23.8 million tonnes
  • CMA CGM launches WEMED service dedicated to intra-Mediterranean trades
  • MSC to add Port of Hazira to Middle East-India / South Africa loop
  • Oz regulators win appeal against Air NZ, Garuda in price-fixing case
  • Cargo dirigibles can access remote areas, rival fixed-wing freighters
  • Heathrow to set up WebPortal to get trucks off road and cut emissions
  • Assembly of first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner gets underway

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • IRISL & CMA CGM in cooperation agreement
  • Ministry of Shipping, Invest India & DP World announce 'DP World Prize - Make in India' contest for start-ups in maritime & associated sectors
  • New report shines light on vessel claims
  • Rationale behind Dangerous Goods Packing Instructions
  • SARJAK wins 'NVOCC OF THE YEAR (EXIM - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT - PROJECTS)' award at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016 in New Delhi
  • Bulk drug exports seen looking up
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes first double-stack train from new Kathuwas Multi Modal Logistics Park
  • New Mangalore Port handles new cargo
  • Global transport leaders sign historic declaration at Buckingham Palace on shutting down illegal wildlife trafficking routes
  • New ICD in Butibori commences operations
  • Pulses imports slightly up this fiscal
  • Safeguard duties on some steel imports recommended till 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Level pegging
  • GWR enhancing freight services in Colorado
  • More railfreight in Poland
  • Lower Saxony ports welcome new transport plan
  • Hoyer supplying more than 200 service stations
  • Pact with Progress to cut expenditure
  • Two appointments to reinforce XPO board
  • MOL offering free transport to Sapesi-Japan again
  • Direct mail connection between USA and Cuba
  • Scrum - new to many forwarders
  • Fleet aims to drive 1.6 billion km with alternative fuel
  • Raya Airways receives biggest freighter to date
  • Royal Brunei Airlines names new no. 1
  • Asciano and Qube make peace not war
  • GDP compliance made easy

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • CMES signs 27-year deal with Vale
  • Top China ports see February throughput fall, volumes at Hong Kong and Shenzhen drop in double-digits
  • Songa Offshore counter-claims against shipbuilder DSME
  • Panama Canal to restrict draught as drought lowers water levels
  • Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha submits rehabilitation plan
    Japanese bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has submitted its rehabilitation plan to the Tokyo District Court. Since 9 March, when the company announced it had secured investments from the local shipping community, Daiichi Chuo said it has secured additional funding and could...
  • KDB and four other South Korean policy banks to establish ULCS fund
    The Korea Development Bank and four other South Korean policy lenders plan to establish a USD1.2 billion fund to assist struggling South Korean shipowners to acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCS). The quintet - KDB, its subsidiary KDB Capital Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM),...
  • Asia's largest crude oil terminal officially completed in Ningbo, China
    Asia's largest crude oil terminal in Ningbo, China, with an annual capacity of 18 million tonnes of crude oil, has passed its official completion review. Located in Daxie port area of Ningbo-Zhoushan port, the berth is 490 m...
  • POSH sues Makamin Offshore over late payment
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has sued Saudi Arabia's Makamin Offshore over late payment of USD6.6 million for the charter of three offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The legal action was initiated by POSH wholly owned subsidiary POSH Semco for...
  • Some relief for bulkers after dry January for orders
    Dry bulk vessels made up the largest share of ships delivered into service in January. While this is bad news for a struggling sector plagued by overcapacity, IHS Maritime and Trade data shows scrapping for dry bulk vessels has been high and new orders of bulk vessels have been all...
  • Executives cite bottom, analysts cite bottom duration
    It was déjà vu at the Capital Link conference in New York on 21 March as executives argued that dry bulk is now so depressed that there is nowhere to go but up - the same argument...
  • Australian food exports to China could top ore and coal, bank study finds
    Fruit, food, meat, and grain could replace iron ore and coal as Australia's main exports to China within the next two decades as food shipments grow exponentially while demand for bulk commodities drops off, according to...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Amazon seeks court injunction to stop former supply chain executive Arthur Valdez from joining Target
  • 'Give us more and you'll get more', say forwarders in response to shippers' call for better air freight
  • Hanjin looks to faster transits and niche services to boost its bottom line
  • Amazon poised to acquire 9.99% of air cargo partner ATSG
  • DB Schenker to list in 2018 as struggling parent Deutsche Bahn eyes cash proceeds
  • Maersk predicts gloomy 2016 container trade prospects for South Africa
  • Liner shipping - a tragedy of the commons?
  • Lloyd's List's Tom Leander has passed away

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Shipping losses decline slightly
  • Flame retardant insulant cuts risk of LPG tanker yard fires

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Panama Canal Authority eyes new draft restrictions
  • General Dynamics NASSCO receives new Navy contract
  • AAPA plans celebration of Western Hemisphere ports
  • Diana Shipping sees decrease in purchase price of vessels
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opening Veracruz, Mexico office

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Minoan results surge after cost reductions
    Grimaldi's Greek affiliate confirms Hellenic Seaways stake has grown to over 44%
  • Pre-Easter push sends supramax rates to year-to-date highs
    Owners still have upper hand as ECSA trades lead rally
  • Diana Shipping scores 100% finance for panamax duo
    Third of panamax trio being acquired from chief executive's family remains subject to lending
  • Highstar seeks new outside investors for Ports America
    Capital infusion would help stevedore and terminal operator expand in the US, where ports are in urgent need of equipment and infrastructure upgrades
  • Suezmax and aframax rates choppy as March rally slows
    Market participants adjust to spring refinery maintenance and easing supply disruption
  • Ocean carriers lay down law on VGM
    AgTC hits back at 'inflexible' options
  • Topaz results marred by impairments and restructuring costs
    Weak Middle East and Africa performances drag down stronger core operations in the Caspian region
  • Kanfer Shipping and Swedegas hatch plan for LNG mini-hub
    Kanfer is conducting a preliminary study on the LNG project
  • DFDS opens new Dunkirk terminal
    Ship loading times cut for ro-ro services across the English Channel
  • China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group changes name and establishes joint venture
    Joint venture to provide energy-related services in Jiangxi province
  • Chang son exits Evergreen board
    New director replaces late founder Chang Yung-fa at Evergreen Marine
  • Carnival to start US-Cuba cruises
    Group has secured berthing approval to initially call at Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba
  • PACC Offshore takes legal action against Makamin Offshore
    POSH looking to recover approximately $6.6m from Makamin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Container traffic at Kobe, Japan, hits 21-year high
  • Uncertainty surrounds strike at Brazil's leading port of Santos
  • New Orleans eyes shipyard site for breakbulk terminal
  • US truck tonnage shoots up 7.2 percent as winter fades
  • Brussels at standstill after terror attacks
  • US group wins bid for deep-sea port in Georgia
  • DHL to invest in automated Paris airport sorting center
  • APMT Pipavav adds Concor double-stack train service
  • India's JNPT extends rail incentive program to ease congestion
  • Deutsche Bahn blames freight for first loss in 12 years
  • China port volumes sluggish amid poor trade, manufacturing data
  • Panama Canal to set draft restrictions

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • Banks' wariness of could get even worse
    Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years.
  • Seaborne ethane to Brazil to begin in 2017
    Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane
  • Banks growing more wary of ship finance
    Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years.
  • Official gives glimpse of maritime strategy
    Deputy maritime administrator reveals goals of long-awaited effort but full details still caught up in bureaucratic review.
  • Seaborne ethane to Brazil begins 2017
    Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane
  • Franklin back again for Clarksons shares
    Investor mopped up more stock in the giant shipbroker as ex-Platou investors sold down.
  • Goodgal plays grim reaper at CMA
    Bearish finance man makes analyst's forecast of sub-$10,000 day rates into 2018 look like rosy assessment of dry bulk's future.
  • UK stretches P&O research ship deal
    Environmental science agency adds another two years to contract for Cefas Endeavour.
  • TUI signs fifth casino deal with Century
    A newbuilding owned by the company's UK brand Thomson Cruises will feature a casino onboard.
  • DHT chief executives net bigger bonuses after profit spike
    Payments to co-chief execs rises as owner reaps rewards of previous expansion moves.
  • End-of-term problem for PSVs
    Broker Westshore says no light at end of tunnel for supply ships, with more layups likely as units come off charters.
  • Benchmarking not right for tanker owners
    Denis Petropoulos tells the CMA conference that companies need to gauge suppliers instead of peers.
  • Diana funds two of three panamaxes
    Simeon Palios-led owner nets loan from ABN Amro for two bulkers bought from chief executive's daughters.
  • Japanese bulker 'hits object' in US
    Damage to Santoku Senpaku ship to be assessed after incident in Columbia River.
  • Belgian ports operate as normal after attacks
    Maritime trade unaffected following deadly blasts in Brussels but port controls intensify.
  • UBS cuts Dorian amid revised rates view
    Analyst also lowers target price and redraws asset value guidance.
  • Topaz's 2015 profit plunges 63%
    Offshore support vessel owner reports lower earnings due to weaker demand in certain areas.
  • Minister: HMM, Hanjin must stay separate
    Kim Young-suk reiterates case for not merging Korea's big two shipowners.
  • Cargoship lists after grounding
    Crew stops leak as Berge Rederi vessel breached in the bow off Sumarsoyna.
  • Scorpio and private equity lead US sales
    New York-listed companies and Oaktree prominent as US asset sales outweigh second hand spending, report says.
  • Viking Supply tries for bond standstill
    Meeting convened with investors to buy owner more time to restructure in offshore downturn.
  • Precious continues fleet renewal
    Thai shipowner offloads 1995-built handysize bulker, its third such sale in the last four months.
  • Yantar Shipyard wins research ship order
    Russian plant to build state vessel for delivery in 2019.
  • MPC Capital sells out $14m share issue
    German boxship asset manager places new stock to finance growth.
  • Cuba clears debut Carnival cruise
    Giant owner wins approval to run its Adonia to Caribbean island from 1 May.
  • Gothenburg to expand crude storage capabilities
    Strategic location between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea said to be generating demand.
  • Tanker opportunities in the capital dearth
    Heidmar's Ognibene says lack of capital could put pressure on time-charter rates for newbuilding. Stevensen spots 'fantastic money' in S&P.
  • Wilson Sons ends 2015 in the black despite tough markets
    Brazilian port and maritime logistics company helped by robust performance at towage arm.
  • Tanker chiefs see ongoing strength in crude market
    Low prices have been the best thing to happen to tankers, panel says.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • UPS: Some ocean carriers concluding negotiations early this year
  • CKYHE Alliance to launch new transpacific loop
  • Inchcape opens office in Veracruz
  • St. Lawrence Seaway commences 2016 shipping season
  • Miami man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. Ex-Im Bank
  • CEVA strengthens partnership with Ford
  • UPS Next Day Air Early service adds 12,680 zip codes
  • FedEx rebrands global e-commerce solutions as FedEx CrossBorder
  • Drought in Panama impacts canal operations
  • AgTC 'puzzled' by OCEMA VGM submission recommendations
  • Ocean carrier group proposes best practices for VGM submission
  • Stevedores strike at Santos port
  • UP boosts train speed on Las Vegas-area rail line
  • MacroPoint vows to fight on in patent dispute
  • Commentary: T-minus 100 days until VGM

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2016
  • RUSSIA DATA: Feb fuel oil exports fall 44.6% on year to 2.733 mil mt
    The trend is expected to reverse in March as netbacks and domestic prices started climbing, denting the attractiveness of fuel oil over gas.
  • Disruption to bunkering operations at Novorossiisk continues
    But bad weather set to end at weekend.
  • Chennai gets permission to sell bunker fuel to outer anchorage vessels
    Move seen to boost Chennai's competitiveness.
  • US Gulf Coast MGO bunker prices rise to highest in over two months
    But market still over-supplied and demand low.

›››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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