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BRIEFS
September 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • August volume through China's 8 big ports up 7pc to 13.6 million TEU
  • Drewry convinced Hanjin debacle means end to rock bottom rates
  • Rickmers Trust faces bankruptcy if restructuring cannot be achieved
  • Maersk abandons mega ship ordering to focus on liner acquisitions
  • PANYNJ and US Army Corps complete New York Harbour dredging
  • Maersk Asia chief sees 2-4pc growth next year, cheers idle fleet growth
  • Evergreen docks 8,500-TEUer at Port of Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Boxes may languish, but seaborne perishable reefer trade is booming
  • Lawmakers call for timetable for multi-billion UK high-speed rail
  • AAL & GEODIS team up to deliver giant module for Nyrstar's smelter
  • Hard to find replacement for outgoing Long Beach chief Slangerup
  • Billions in fines loom for EU after Airbus took illegal subsidies
  • Quebec asks federal government to rescue troubled Bombardier
  • IAG Cargo plans US$6.4 million cool chain pharma freight facility
  • AMI opens 6th US branch, links up with 10 South American countries

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Agility joins Maersk Line's Carbon Pact initiative to cut CO2 emissions
  • Cargo successfully moved by rail from China to France alongside Silk Road
  • Chubb launches marine service capabilities in China
  • DB Schenker gets high rating among global 3PLs
  • DP World to advise Azerbaijan govt on developing Free Trade Zone
  • Hamburg Süd receives gold rating from EcoVadis
  • Hanjin Shipping urged to think about its seafarers
  • New guides for strengthening effective implementation of IMO's energy-efficiency regulations for ships rolled out at GloMEEP training
  • SCFI spot rates fall
  • United Heavy Lift & Thorco join forces to form Thorco Projects
  • Maruti Suzuki's cumulative exports cross 15 lakh vehicles
  • Incoming APM Terminals CEO Morten Engelstoft looks to continue building business with global customers
  • Mandaviya discusses future development of ports in Gujarat with GMB
  • Customs Circular No. 44/2016 - Customs, Dated 22nd September, 2016
  • India-Pak trade abysmally low, says industry body
  • Marine products to get benefits under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New angles on old questions
  • Road charging - price hike in Switzerland
  • Spot on curry and poppadum deliveries
  • Value of vessels under pressure
  • Delaware & Hudson railway improves services
  • More members for fledgling warehouse network
  • VTL partners go for Berends again
  • New alliance for Canary Islands
  • Hopper wagon with flexible discharging options
  • Cargojet successfully ISO 9001 recertified
  • Icao calls for more cooperation on aviation security
  • Great leap forward for port of Virginia
  • Finns investing in food logistics
  • Saudi Arabia awards major rail maintenance contract
  • Yet more sweeping changes at Maersk

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Mexico reports no spill damage after tanker fire
  • Timor-Leste sets its sights on maritime statehood
  • Shipping confidence grows in latest quarter, survey says
  • Baltic shareholders approve SGX takeover
  • Better productivity remains elusive at world's major container ports
  • South Korean maritime ministry moves to check on welfare of Hanjin's seafarers
  • More Hanjin ships arrested in China
  • Otto Marine's Australian subsidiaries hit with winding-up action
  • X-Drill applies to arrest Swissco rig over unpaid monies

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Lessors count the mounting costs from missing Hanjin containers
  • Analysis: Port of Melbourne deal reveals financiers' aims and China's strategy
  • Thoughts on the Future of the Container
  • Former Hanjin chairwoman investigated for alleged insider trading
  • Amazon is fined again: for trying to fly lithium-ion batteries
  • UN calls for step-up in security for planes and airports
  • GEFCO sees results boost as car market recovers and IJS buy filters in

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • VIDEO: First Air Warfare Destroyer on builder's trials
  • AMS announces winners of 2016 Safety Awards
  • Cruise giant reports record quarterly earnings
  • Former Singapore shipyard VP gets jail term, fine
  • Shipping confidence slightly up
  • BAE Southeast wins $16 million T-AKE 2 award
  • Xeneta opens New York City office
  • Zentech Z-210 to have Thrustmaster azimuth units

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Kim Fejfer hands over to new APMT boss at critical juncture for container ports
    A new relationship between Maersk Group's container shipping and terminals divisions will dictate the strategy for Morten Englestoft, appointed to top job in recent management reshuffle
  • Topaz given technical management of three vessels in $30m deal
    Consortium partner Blue Water Shipping secures new order for $40m
  • Baltic Exchange appoints new chief
    UPDATE: Baltic's Chairman Guy Campbell steps down
  • US to announce first type-approved systems in 30 days
    Shipping will know within the month if the US has type approved its first ballast water treatment systems
  • Farstad ramps up job cuts at Australia-based arm
    'Structural adjustments' to add 100 jobs losses to 35 made earlier
  • Wisdom Marine to raise $13m for fleet expansion
    Taiwanese owner ordered two 63,000 dwt dry bulker in August
  • Positive about Brazil
    It has been a while since Brazil's energy industry has seen some positive press but pre-salt opening could change that
  • HHI fails to secure August shipbuilding orders
    Shipbuilding and offshore declines hit Hyundai Heavy's orderbook across segments
  • Otto Marine hit with subsidiary wind-up request days before delisting
    Three creditors claim two Otto Marine subsidiaries owe almost $600,000
  • Hanjin Rome allowed to discharge cargoes
    Containership remains under arrest in Singapore
  • Box throughput at major Indian ports rises 4.3% in April-August
    Government to develop 48 minor ports in Gujarat state
  • Jinhui offloads one panamax bulker for $12.8m
    Buyer is ultimately owned by Greece-based Fundador Compania Naviera SA
  • COSCO SHIPPING boss calls for anti-dumping probe
    Exclusive: Xu Lirong expresses shock at slump in freight rates
  • 'Messy' Offen boxship sale takes hit from Hanjin
    Capital and Zodiac duel over German pair of 8,400 teu vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • After Hanjin collapse, US regulator suggests alliance failsafes
  • Railroads see intermodal match-back opening widening
  • $94M injection to fuel Flexport expansion, skill retention
  • Port Corpus Christi takes step toward larger channel
  • Use of API links in supply chain, LTL trucking gains steam
  • DONG plans North Sea offshore wind hub
  • SeaLand adds Hueneme to west coast Central America service
  • Government to Jawaharlal Nehru: Lift extra import charges
  • Productivity sags at top global ports
  • UK court fines Amazon over lithium battery shipments

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • NAT launches share sale for growth cash
    Suezmax specialist announces its first equity raise of 2016 with fleet expansion in mind.
  • Judge refuses to call El Faro 'unseaworthy'
    Federal court rejects effort by wrongful death claimants to secure pre-trial judgment on propulsion failure.
  • Offen boxship pair in Zodiac's sights
    UK owner favourite to secure purchase of containership duo, sources say.
  • Offshore vessel shares hit new all-time low
    GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck slump as rig utilisation expected to fall further.
  • Maersk suffers rig contract cancellation
    Drilling subsidiary says Dong Energy terminates contract for jackup drilling rig Maersk Resolve.
  • Wells: Tanker upturn post Thanksgiving
    Mike Webber says weaker market behind moderate stance of DHT; owner on his radar.
  • Boston Putford scraps another standby ship
    Putford Apollo docked at Fornaes breaking yard in Denmark.
  • Carnival Corp books largest profit ever
    Cruiseship owner raises its full-year outlook after record performance in the third quarter.
  • Shippers holding on to $80m owed to Hanjin
    Cargo owners tell US judge they need cash to pay higher costs of shifting goods.
  • Maersk Container launches Star Cool
    Container arm of Danish conglomerate designs reefer suitable for cargo care and monitoring.
  • Farstad Shipping sells anchor-handler
    Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1998-built vessel at a loss of $1.36m.
  • PSV rates crash back to rock-bottom
    Huge build-up of free ships sends North Sea market close to record lows again.
  • Chinese bulker hit by fire
    Uruguayan navy helps extinguish blaze that left Fortune Harmony unable to manoeuvre.
  • Hoegh LNG Partners loads for dropdown
    A $600m shelf filing lays groundwork for Hoegh Grace transaction.
  • Will others adopt Maersk Line stance on newbuildings?
    No more steel contracting position could be copied in oversupplied market, Affinity Research says.
  • The sunken lighthouse: Officers and crew
    The fifth episode of this podcast series on the sinking of El Faro explores the lives of all 33 men and women who went down with the ship.
  • Xeneta lines up New York launch
    Norwegian boxship freight agency heading to 'global epicentre' of trade.
  • Turkish containership sinks off Italy
    Crew rescued from lifeboat after Mustafa Kan springs leak in engine room.
  • Maersk Tankers rings management changes
    Claus Gronborg and Soren Meyer take up new posts under leadership of Christian M Ingerslev.
  • GO Marine fights winding up bids
    Otto Marine's Australian subsidiary targeted by creditors over disputed claims.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells modern panamax
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner takes year-to-date vessel disposals to seven ships.
  • Banks approach HMM to buy Hanjin ships
    Hyundai Merchant's stock jumps on report it has been offered vessels from collapsed rival.
  • US owner picks up former Hanjin bulker
    Maritime Management bags ship from HI Investment & Securities after time charter was cut.
  • Korea pledges more help for Hanjin
    Finance minister says government will announce new measures next month.
  • Sirius orders dual-fuel tanker double
    Swedish owner inks deal at Avic Dinheng in China for eco-ships.
  • Global Ports Investments taps bond market for $350m
    London-listed Russian container terminal operator will use funds to repay existing debt.
  • Fitch sees few major benefits from Maersk split
    Rating agency says Danish behemoth will get little solace from sectoral diversification.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells modern panamax bulker
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner takes year-to-date vessel disposals to seven ships.
  • Toll Group confirms Chinese newbuildings
    New ships will replace existing tonnage on Aussie company's Victoria and Tasmania service.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Shipping industry critiques FAST Act freight provisions
    The FAST Act transportation blueprint enacted in January included initiatives that focused on improving freight transportation, but state t...
  • DHL Express to hike rates in 2017
    DHL Express will hike rates again in 2017, according to a statement from the company. The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier's expedited s...
  • NAFTA trade decline extends into 19th month in July
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States anditspartners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which in...
  • Drewry: How Hanjin's insolvency will impact 'THE Alliance'
    The decision by Korea's largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, to seek protection from creditors in bankruptcy court, has created ques...
  • Amazon subsidiary fined for violation of UK dangerous goods rules
    An Amazon.com Inc. subsidiary has been fined 65,000 British pounds (U.S. $84,288.92) for violations of United Kingdom airfreight safety reg...
  • UPS partners with drone maker to test urgent parcel delivery service
    UPS Inc. has partnered with drone manufacturer CyPhy Works to test the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for urgent parcel delivery, a...
  • Commerce weighs in on stainless pressure pipe imports from India
    The Commerce Department has determined that several Indian manufacturers of welded stainless pressure pipe are dumping their product on the...
  • Watco launches international ocean, airfreight forwarding unit
    Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has introduced a new international ocean and airfreight forwarding division, the company said in a stateme...
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL announced "Freight All Kinds (FAK)" and general rate increases on various trades. ...
  • Special Coverage: Hanjin's insolvency creates widespread economic problems
    It might have sounded like hyperbole when Gerry Wang, the chief executive officer of containership lessor Seaspan, said last month the fall...
  • ITC: U.S.-Chile FTA origin rules change to have negligible impact
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) concluded that proposed modifications to the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement's rules of origi...
  • U.S. Ex-Im Bank expands relationship with Africa's PTA bank
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA) Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding...
  • Xeneta opens New York City office
    Xeneta, a global benchmarking and market intelligence firm with a focus on the containerized ocean freight industry, has opened its first U...
  • SeaLand adds call in Southern California
    SeaLand, the intra-Americas regional ocean carrier of the Maersk Group, said its West Coast Central America (WCCA) service has begun includ...
  • SMC³ adds visibility, execution APIs to its platform
    The trucking technology provider SMC³ said Monday it has released a series of web-based application programming interfaces (APIs) to its SM...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Oil futures turn higher with Algiers meeting in spotlight
    NYMEX November crude settled $1.45 higher at $45.93/b. ICE November Brent settled up $1.46 at $47.35/b.
  • Provisional October Ust-Luga loading program is longest ever
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Singapore Q4 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at $4-$5/mt discount
    Up from minus $7-8/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments in Q3.
  • Shell, Project Forward investigate LNG bunker supplies
    Project Forward, led by Greece's Arista Shipping, has developed a design for ocean-going LNG-fueled vessels suitable for bulk carriers and tankers.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Danish bunker fraud case bad for industry image: IBIA
    An unnamed Danish supplier was fined DKr10 million ($1.5 million) and one of its senior executives sentenced to three years and a half years' imprisonment
  • FEATURE: Where key producers stand as pressure builds in Algiers for an output deal
  • Denmark's Monjasa says no changes likely to bunker operations after CEO quits
    Jacobsen, who owns 50% of the Monjasa Group, left on September 23 due to personal reasons
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha denies bankruptcy rumors
    The company had Yen 214 billion ($2.1 billion) in cash and deposits as of June 30, net assets worth Yen 300 billion, an equity ratio of 29.1% and a liquidity ratio of 154.5%
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC offers 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for October 22-24
    380 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 4.6% sulfur; 35,000 mt
  • Taiwan's CPC halts bunkering operations at Suao port on Typhoon Megi
    CPC also said that it will be unable to accept new bunker fuel orders for Suao port should the scheduled delivery time be on or before September 28.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC offers 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for October 22-24
    380 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 4.6% sulfur; 35,000 mt
  • FUTURES: Crude rallies amid supportive remarks from Algeria
    At 11:45 am Singapore time (0345 GMT), ICE November Brent crude futures rose 38 cents/b (0.83%) from Friday's settle to $46.27/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was up 33 cents/b (0.74%) at $44.81/b

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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