BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 23, 2016

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Conflicting reports on HMM joining the 2M Alliance leave everybody guessing Truck drivers sue LA-LB terminals alleging collusion with Teamsters Stifel Logistics Confidence Index dips further and future looks no better China tells APEC summit it's to further open the economy for free trade Panel urges development of Baltic's inland waterways to ease traffic congestion Port of Hamburg expects positive Elbe dredging judgment before January FedEx brings 24/7 self-collection service to 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong NYK awards scholarships to 78 mainland maritime university students Cathay to increase cargo flight frequency to India Changi Airport joins international initiative to boost pharmaceutical trade Lufthansa's budget carrier flies Seattle-Cologne thrice weekly next July Volga-Dnepr Airlines ships mammoth gold mining 'crusher' within Russia

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
EMKAY Line & Hub & Links Logistics load OOG cargo at NSIGT ZIM enhancing services in East Mediterranean Safeguards in place to monitor imports of hazardous materials, plastics JNPT urges CHAs to adopt web-based e-DO application Mumbai Port organises interactive session with users, contractors & suppliers on transparency in doing business Dragonair rebranded as Cathay Dragon GEODIS & DELTA DRONE confirm operational development of unique solution for warehouse inventory using drones Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 comes into force Commerce Minister assures quick remedial solutions for exporters Concessions & benefits under trade agreements outlined Exporters hail move but seek enhancement in cash withdrawal limit under current account: Fieo President Demonetisation & shipping

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Keeping railfreight on track Fleet grows by 80 vehicles Sunoco snanpping up Energy Transfer Partners Combi-freight network expands in Bulgaria Infrastructure expansion in Tuvalu Acquisition on the Shetlands More freight between Russia and Finland New system goes live in Copenhagen Quest Rare Minerals inks airship contract with SLA Reijnen to oversee Satair Florida's new rail terminal now open for business Distributing more Tesco goods in Poland Stake in Maher Terminals swaps hands LH Cargo reshuffling regions KLM to resume Freetown/Monrovia service

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
US sentences d'Amico engineer to 8-month prison term Private funding critical to success of One Belt One Road, says DP World Chairman Golden Ocean cuts losses and foresees market improvement Seadrill sees first signs of recovery in offshore sector despite tough year Supramax and Panamax orders decline sharply in 2016, data show Wee Tiong buys Searights tankers Korea Line Corporation to acquire Hanjin Shipping's businesses for USD31.4 million New alliances will ensure rate volatility extends through 2017 Clean air comes at a price for shipping Swiber gains from scrapping barge Korea P&I discusses strategy to overcome crisis South Korea to ease credit for mid-sized shipping firms

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
1.5m Amazon and DHL customers hit as 250 ABX Air pilots begin strike action Container shipping needs huge wave of redundancies to get back to profitability Safer and easier for freight through port of Calais since 'the Jungle' was torn down Analysis: revenue and core earnings under pressure at Echo Global Logistics Lufthansa pilots strike tomorrow - union claims entire fleet will be grounded Taiwan's TransAsia Airways shuts down after heavy losses Korea Line will pay $31.4m for Hanjin transpacific assets

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
LCS 10 successfully completes acceptance trials GAO reports on Navy ship repair contracting strategy Prison for D'Amico chief engineer in pollution case SUNY Maritime to honor Capt. Brian McAllister Eastern launches third river towboat for Colombia Hurtigruten newbuilds showcase green technology Metal Shark expands its Franklin shipyard Marine Log launches redesign

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Navios posts third-quarter loss as revenues drop Angeliki Frangou says cost management is paying off Nordic Shipholding losses widen in third quarter Tanker operator expects to break even in 2016 as further market distress anticipated Rem chief to sell $1.88m of Solstad shares Rem denies Oslo Exchange accusation that it gave special shareholder treatment to Remoy Suezmax earnings nearly double on week in Black Sea and Mediterranean trades Following aframax gains, tonnage remains tight in most western hemisphere markets Supramax bulker owners enjoy earnings hike of 20% Highest rates since September 2015 driven by strong Atlantic and Pacific markets A 'nod and a wink' as UK shipowner group braces for Brexit UK Chamber of Shipping calls for sympathetic hearing in government's autumn financial statement Blueprint for Growth A summary of the UK Chamber of Shipping's pre-Brexit plan Montreal inaugurates state-of-the-art box terminal Viau facility opens for business with 350,000 teu first phase capacity Emerging markets to lead Globalisation 2.0 China's One Belt, One Road initiative could play key role Seadrill sees hope in costs reset Fredriksen's drilling company expects gradual improvement Golden Ocean cuts third-quarter loss on improved rates UPDATE: Long-haul bauxite trade has been "nice addition" for capes, says chief executive Political blundering and ego caused Hanjin's demise Ill-considered government support will only extend container pain, says outspoken analyst Existing ships may turn to marine gasoil to meet lower sulphur cap Global gasoil supplies remain plentiful due to refining capacity additions in the Middle East Capesize bulker crew fend off attack in Sulu Sea Anti-piracy measures prevented vessel from being boarded China's closer coal sources cut tonne-miles, says BIMCO The upside of China increasing its volume of imported coal is limited due to the proximity of its suppliers, says new report by the shipping association Scorpio Bulkers charters out three vessels Vessels comprise two ultramaxes and one kamsarmax Globus Maritime sees wider third-quarter loss Administration expenses rose 50% on compensation paid to former chief executive Swiber to sell laid-up vessel for $10.3m Deal expected to be completed by Tuesday Pacific Radiance issues arbitration notices to two Chinese shipbuilders Company is claiming $5.6m plus interest from the shipyards UK P&I CLUB nets $24m surplus in 2016 first half Insurer warned of a potential rise in claims values ahead VLCC spot earnings back above $50,000 per day Benchmark Middle East-Japan market strongest since June as some expect further gains Owners prefer cleaner fuel over retrofitting to meet sulphur cap Studies show scrubbers need at least two to three years of utilisation to break even Hanjin to offload Asia-US assets to Korea Line for $32m Both parties aim to complete the transaction by January 5, 2017

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Hanjin: No US assets to compensate shippers State earmarks $300 million for Philadelphia port improvements MSC: Discussions with HMM joining 2M continue Chinese automation expected to mitigate sourcing flight Panama Canal overtakes Suez on Asia-US East Coast route Rickmers Maritime's future bleaker as it misses interest deadline EU to rule on Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger Jawaharlal Nehru Port steps up cargo process automation DP World CEO outlines Belt and Road, Africa strategies Wal-Mart, other retailers fight for right to seek Hanjin claims Expect new alliance structure to drive rate volatility in 2017

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Semua tanker set for second auction Singapore's admiralty sheriff will make another attempt to offload arrested product tanker. Blaze on North Sea semi-sub extinguished Statoil says fire put out after three hours and there are no reports of any casualties. Suezmax rates spike on Turkish Straits delays Seasonal weather pattern leads to tighter supply in Mediterranean BIMCO: China coal mixed bag for bulkers Imports are passing two-year highs, BIMCO says, but tonne-mile demand not better. ConTex falls below 300 The Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index cannot find its way to recovery. Accountant charged over DSME fraud Prosecutors indict Deloitte Anjin worker for allegedly writing false reports on struggling Korean yard. Russia's Fesco mulling fresh share issue Restructuring company is planning to issue additional stock as nine-month figures decline. Navios Holdings focuses on costs Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner sees the positives of managing expenses in loss-making quarter. Europe to unleash ferry potential A report from British Green MEP puts waterborne passenger transport in the spotlight. Ipsen moves in at Monjasa Former Maersk and Torm man takes a seat on the board of Danish tanker and bunker group. Saga 'firms option' for second cruiseship UK owner said to have gone ahead with new vessel at Meyer Werft in Germany. D'Amico engineer jailed for oil dumping Senior officer sentenced to eight months in the US after admitting pollution offence. BP Shipping offloads aframax pair Tankers believed to have been sold to a Greek shipowner. Suardiaz orders Spanish tanker double Zamakona yard to build versatile fuel carriers for domestic owner. Essar charters SK Shipping VLCC for two years Indian owner locks in tanker during strong winter period for the market. Shih Wei loss grows as revenue cut Taiwanese bulker owner fails to bring down costs in line with falling income. Rickmers Maritime Trust in default Singaporean boxship owner misses final interest payment deadline and faces "going concern" issues. Norwegian ferry evacuated after grounding Bognes heads to repair yard after incident off Ylvingen. Klaveness taps Oslo bond market for $35m Lasse Kristoffersen says move would give the owner a five-year runway on debt maturities. James Fisher tanker revenue rises UK products carrier owner says trading in third quarter well ahead of last year. Havila Shipping lays up three vessels Around 70 seafarers will be affected by the company's latest decision due to "market conditions". Golden Ocean in payment talks with shipyards John Fredriksen-led owner looks to push back newbuilding payments after reporting lower than expected loss. Containerships cuts loss in third quarter Finnish container line posts slim deficit on smaller revenue. Seadrill slashes loss to $656m John Fredriksen rig company cuts costs in third quarter. Age Remoy selling Solstad shares after fine Rem chairman refutes charge of unequal treatment of shareholders in merger. Weaker markets sink Nordic Shipholding Danish product tanker posts third quarter loss and expects worse to come for the full-year. Globus Maritime slides further into the red Small time bulker operator hurt by smaller fleet, lower charter rates and increase in admin costs. Korea Line in $31.4m Hanjin Shipping buy Court confirms Korea Line's purchase of Hanjin's US-Asia business. Japanese capesize targeted off Philippines Abu Sayyaf Group-linked terrorists believed to behind attempt on Kumiai Senpaku bulker. Star Bulk delivers surprise dip in net loss New York-listed bulker owner still in the red but beat analyst estimates in the third quarter. RDC in Saudi Aramco jack-up joint venture US drilling contractor looks to grab part of growing Saudi Arabian offshore drilling market. Singapore's PSA issues Hanjin box deadline Terminal operator threatens to dispose of containers that are not claimed by deadline.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Port of Guam replaces in-house operating system with Navis N4 In the midst of a major initiative for port modernization, the Port Authority of Guam has started using the Navis N4 terminal operating sys... Bolloré expands in South Carolina Bolloré Logistics USA is expanding its presence in South Carolina, the company said in a statement Tuesday. The U.S. subsidiary of Puteaux... ZIM adds calls to intra-Med loops ZIM is adding calls to two of its intra-Mediterranean services, the Turkey Israel Express (TIX) and Turkey Greece Express (TGX), the compan... Korea Line to pay $31.5m for certain Hanjin assets Hanjin Shipping is selling parts of its container shipping business, including its transpacific service between Asia and the United States,... Tulsa Port of Catoosa sees increased barge traffic The Tulsa Port of Catoosa continued to see increased barge traffic during the month of October 2016, according recent figures from the City... Executive Moves: ICAO, IATA and Canaveral Port Authority Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected to his second three-year term as president of the council of the International Civil Aviation Orga...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Crude nearly unchanged as prospects for OPEC deal waver NYMEX January crude settled 21 cents lower at $48.03/b after trading as high as $49.20/b in electronic trading. ICE January Brent settled 22 cents higher at $49.12/b off an intraday high of $49.96/b. RUSSIA DATA: Oct fuel oil exports down 10% on year to 3.5 mil mt Exports were negatively affected by some ongoing refinery maintenance, including at Surgutneftegaz' 24 million mt/year Kirishi plant, where works were completed in early November. Russia's FAS asks Primorsk to reduce crude port fee, switch to rubles Russia's Federal antimonopoly service asked the port of Primorsk to reduce its fee for the transshipment of crude oil and switch it into Russian rubles. TRADER NOTE: Flemming Ipsen joins Monjasa board Ipsen previously served as chairman for shipping company Torm, and before that worked for Maersk. TENDER DATA: Tupras offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for Dec 9-11: sources Seller: Tupras, Turkey Specs & quantity: 30,000 mt high sulfur fuel oil, plus/minus 10% at buyer's option: Ukraine to build 2.5 mil mt petroleum product terminal near Odessa UkrTransNafta, which will supervise the project, released the plans in order to get interested foreign companies to submit their ideas and draft designs for the terminal by 2019. External: Wired Bunkering REFINERY NEWS: Reduced working hours at Shell Pernis, Moerdijk: report OPEC's Barkindo, Iran's Zanganeh 'optimistic' on OPEC output cut deal OPEC's secretary general and Iran's oil minister, who met behind closed doors Saturday, have both said they are optimistic that OPEC members will agree to proposed production cuts at the group's November 30 ministerial meeting.

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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

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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 informano

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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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)

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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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