BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

17:28 GMT+2

BRIEFS

April 3, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 2.8pc to US$838/TEU, up 14.8pc to USWC CMA CGM increases Asia-West Africa freight rate US$500/TEU from May 1 China Merchants profit up 14.3pc to US$706 million as sales rise 14.0pc Singapore's APL sets sail in CMA CGM service with the Ocean Alliance Singapore grants Japan's 'Big 3' approval to merge box operations Hamburg expands Vorhafen Harbour Basin for more space at Tollerort terminal MOL buys 20.9pc of Malaysia's PKT Logistics to optimise joint 'synergies' CN and TFI strike deal to strengthen Canadian intermodal service 30pc of digital jobs in China by 2035 may be created through Alibaba: study Falling orders, new China paint rules to lead to container shortage: CIMC Malaysian Export Academy to hold retail, wholesale, meeting in Vietnam Pittsburgh Airport's cargo rises 5.9pc in January and February 100 tonnes of flowers fly from Colombia to Britain for Mother's Day Delta, Korean Air enter JV to stave off rivals and share revenues, costs

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APRIL 2, 2017
CITI Solutions opens new office to focus on international freight forwarding Credit growth in exports & shipping a sign of improved sentiment, says analysis OCEAN Alliance commences on April 1 DP World's NSIGT introduces automated gates for the first time in Indian ports sector JN Port achieves all-time high throughput of over 4.5 million TEUs in 2016-17 JN Port handles its deepest ever container vessel Kandla Port crosses 105 mt throughput in 2016-17 KPT Board approves number of measures for all-round development of the Port Nitin Gadkari inaugurates child care centre as part of Mumbai Port's CSR project State Assembly approves setting up of Gujarat Maritime University Gateway Rail to start handling container traffic at Viramgam GST seen beneficial to organised logistics Cabinet allows unrestricted exports of all certified organic agricultural products Dr Lalit Kanodia to be President & Raj Nair Vice-President of IMC for 2017-18

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Strengthening Georgia as transport and logistics hub Joint forces to create digital freight train USD 25 million lands in Freightos net Niches in the north Long-term contract on the Maasvlakte Flower for John Good's new NW agency Best financial year ever Lufthansa Cargo back on track? Trans-o-flex finally announces CEO New IT system for domestic rail traffic in Norway Wave of cranes to Latin America Tony Barnes new Seko COO Asia Shopping in Malaysia New FCL and LCL train from Guangzhou to Vorsino Faster transit from southern Spain to UK Jumbo freighter order cancelled

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MARCH 31, 2017
Mitsubishi HI signs alliance agreement with Imabari and Namura MOL to take USD183.3 million hit on box ships Exmar expects to close Vopak deal for the summer Container shipping seen turning corner as freight, charter rates firm up Beleaguered EMAS served notices of demand for two support vessels Cosco Shipping Holdings suffers USD1.4 billion loss HMM launches South Korea-China-Russia service World's first LNG icebreaker docks at Russia's Sabetta Port DSME's bond holders urged to accept bailout Profit and throughput grow strongly at China Merchants' Hong Kong-listed ports division Japanese trading groups may finance shipbuilding

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MARCH 31, 2017
Shippers draw up April Fools' Day contingency plans as new alliances launch UK Express under fire as GMB union takes action over delivery drivers' status Container lines see rate rises stick across most ocean trades Brexit 'a leap in the dark', but flexible shippers could benefit Gatemore chief piles on the pressure as DX Group unveils merger plan What a world led by China might look like enVista appoints Henry Gorski as EMEA ocean category manager China's COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bn loss for 2016 Anthony Gunn appointed executive vice president of forwarding at Gefco Tony Barnes is SEKO Logistics' new Asia-Pacific chief operating officer

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MARCH 31, 2017
Mitsubishi Heavy moves ahead with shipbuilding alliances Sanmar and Robert Allan Ltd. mark 150 vessel milestone VIDEO: First ice-breaking LNG carrier docks at Yamal terminal Damen develops First Line Assistance Vessel Turkish yard delivers Canada's first dual-fueled tanker NTSB reports on sinking of 41-year old U.S.-flag tug Detyens awarded $12 million T-AO 189 contract

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MARCH 31, 2017
Oldendorff to use 'smart' data to cut fuel costs The technology will lead to a reduction in the fleet's carbon footprint A logistical nightmare The UK's decision to leave the European Union has left forwarders in the dark over the future of the supply chain This is why Bourbon is in trouble Offshore sector still feeling the sting of oil price collapse in worst market for 30 years Bourbon lease deal worth $1.5bn on the rocks Negotiations between offshore giant and ICBC 'not going well' Spot market rejects latest carrier price push Container lines left playing the April Fools as third successive attempt to hike rates falls flat Higher debt costs pinch shipowners Rising interest rates increase cost of debt by 0.5% to 1% MOL to delist from Nagoya Stock Exchange Move partly due to low traded volumes on the board Creditors demand written pledge from DSME union not to strike Union will have to submit pledge by next week Evergreen Marine plans $263m bond issue Proceeds will be used to pay back bank loans and improve liquidity situation HMM receives shipbuilders' proposals for up to five VLCCs The carrier is evaluating the proposals with the bidding process yet to start FMC's revised shipping service contract rules come into effect May 5 Move to streamline regulatory processes and costs for ocean shipping businesses Nasdaq exchange regulator seeks to delist Ocean Rig Ocean Rig's shares to suspend trading on April 6 unless appeal is successful Eagle Bulk looks past fourth-quarter losses Fleet renewal on the way with nine-vessel acquisition and the earmarking of 16 vessels for sale Euroseas goes ahead with discounted kamsarmax newbuild Greek owner convinced by Chinese yard's 10% price reduction, coupled with signs of market recovery

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MARCH 31, 2017
Steep climb ahead for Mississippi River container terminal Trans-Pac spot rates pop on pre-alliance surge Simplified carrier service contract rule takes effect May JNPT's rail push advances with new depot Weak rates pull China Cosco to $1.4 billion loss Teamsters win wage hikes in US auto shipper contract Kobe unseats Yokohama as Japan's No. 2 port CEVA Logistics, Anji expand China joint venture China Merchant profit soars on strong volume growth

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MARCH 31, 2017
Eagle Bulk's Vogel sees dry bulk improving China and US infrastructure plans could be major positives for minor bulk cargoes. George Economou tied to Berkeley resale deal Greek shipowner's Cardiff Marine said to have purchased kamsarmax newbuilding. Navigator Gas' fifth ship goes in-house Gasship owner on path away to shift most of its fleet away from third-party mangers. Gener8 tanker sales talk said 'premature' New York owner has not yet closed a deal to halve its remaining aframax fleet. Japanese panamax sales show rising prices Reported S&P deals by Kotoku Kaiun, Shoei Kisen and Abo Shoten deliver jump second-hand bulker prices. Dry bulk recovery continues Most dry bulk indices were up this week allowing the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) to gain more ground. Two more anchor-handlers out of layup Havila and Olympic reactivate ships in better North Sea market. ConTex on a rising spree Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index sees one month of successive improving sessions. VostokCoal to order 15 Arctic bulkers Russian producer teams with Nordic Bulk on new fleet initiative. PSV rates climbing Steady fixing has boosted earnings in the North Sea. KfW risk provisions reach $175m German lender took "conservative" approach to loan problems in 2016. Swedish Club discounts rates by 4% Members to benefit from reduction on premium rates for the current year. Songa Bulk acquires two more ships Arne Blystad-backed company expands its fleet with double bulker deal worth $43.35m. RMT pays $5m to banks Voluntary move designed to lower interest costs as restructuring continues. Mitsubishi confirms shipbuilding alliance Imabari and Namura team up with compatriot shipyard while Oshima is expected to join as well. Evergreen Marine falls to $282m loss Taiwanese container line sees operating costs outstrip revenue in 2016. Siem offers sweetener to bondholders Norwegian owner set to buy bonds worth $23.4m if maturity extension is granted. MOL booking $183m impairment charge Japanese giant to take hit on bulker business in fourth quarter. Pan Ocean more than doubles profit Restructured South Korean shipowner delivers strong bottom line result in 2016. HMM: no VLCC tender yet But Korean owner says it has already received proposals from yards for five tankers. Emas hit by $54m charter claims Owners of two vessels want Singapore company to pay $17m within 10 days. DSME worth only $4.5bn if liquidated Report by auditor shows big gap to yard's asset-value of more than $13bn. MES considering spin-off plan Japanese shipbuilder could split business into yard, machinery and engineering units. Greenship agrees to sell five ultramaxes Jacques de Chateauvieux-backed venture wastes little time finding buyer for Crown-63 vessels. DSME creditors seek union 'no strike' pledge State-backed creditors want workers to refrain from launching any strikes over restructuring plans. COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bln loss Chinese owner expects 2017 to be an improvement on last year as container markets pick up.

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MARCH 31, 2017
Trump picks McAleenan as permanent CBP commissioner Acting Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to be commissioner of Customs and Border Prot... FMC provides date for new rule amending service contracts, NSAs The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)said its final rule amending requirements for service contracts and NVOCC service arrangements (NSAs), ... Lower Mississippi River could gain new container port Source: American Patriot Holdings LLC. Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District and American Patriot Holdings LLC want to build a con... Special Coverage: Ocean freight invoicing errors There are plenty of variables to quantify the impact of ocean freight invoice inaccuracies, but here's a simple one: the Atlanta-based food... Swiss Post gets green light to begin drone flights Swiss Post, the national postal service company of Switzerland, has been given the green light by Switzerland's Federal Office for Civil Av... K + N becomes Grünenthal's global transportation provider Kuehne + Nagel, a Swiss-based third-party logistics provider, and Grünenthal, an international research-based pharmaceutical company, agree... Chao: Trump's $1t infrastructure plan to include 'more than transportation' President Donald Trump's purported $1 trillion infrastructure plan will cover far more than just transportation infrastructure, U.S. Secret...

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MARCH 31, 2017
US DATA: EIA says January fuel oil imports fall from last month Import data showed a total of 6.758 million barrels of fuel oil came into the US, down from 7.074 million barrels from December, as well as the 2016 average of around 7.29 million barrels. Glencore sells stake in oil storage business to China's HNA Group The transaction will result in a newly incorporated company, HG Storage International Ltd. Under the deal, HNA Group will acquire a 51% equity interest, which is payable in cash upon closing, subject to customary closing adjustments. Storm hampers bunker operations at Novorossiisk Deteriorating weather has meant tighter restrictions on operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, with bunker operations also hit, sources said Friday. Singapore Q2 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at $3-$3.50/mt discount This is broadly in line with current quarter term contracts that were concluded at discounts of around $3/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments. External: Wired Bunkering Bunker association IBIA appoints new acting board from April 1 The association's new chairman is Robin Meech, from Marine Energy and Consulting. FEATURE: LNG bunkering still a key solution to IMO's 2020 sulfur cap rule Stricter regulations, ample supply, and incentives for infrastructure will promote LNG as a marine fuel FUTURES: ICE Brent edges lower ahead of contract expiry Container shipping may grow 2%-4% in 2017 as economy revives: Maersk Supply and demand for container ships is now more balanced but better capacity management will be required. ANALYSIS: Market expects large EU CO2 emissions drop in 2016 Analysts broadly expect a year-on-year drop of 2-4% for CO2 emissions across the EU ETS in 2016, ahead of the partial data due for release April 3. Iraqi oil output falls sharply, but still above OPEC allocation Iraq is committed to "fully implementing" the OPEC cut, Alamri said. TRADER NOTE: Ex-Petrochina head of crude trading to join Mercuria: sources

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende 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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