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BRIEFS
July 4, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 15pc to US$1,015/TEU, soars 26pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM sells 90pc of LA's GGS for US$817m to EQT Infrastructure
  • Hong Kong port has little chance of regaining top spot
  • Smooth sailing for big ships through Bayonne Bridge to call NY-NY port
  • USEC port expansions could be for 'naught', if higher volumes fail: economist
  • HAFFA's Brian Wu appointed to IATA-FIATA governance board
  • Alibaba doubles investment in SE Asian e-commerce retailer, Lazada Group
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics executives face bribery charges
  • 2nd Afghanistan-India flight from Kandahar to New Delhi
  • Asia Pacific airlines see freight tonne kilometres rise 12.2 pc in May: AAPA
  • Hybrid Air Freighters to buy 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid cargo airships

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • APL voted 'Best Shipping Line in the Transpacific'
  • CMA CGM signs binding agreement for sale of 90 pc equity interest in Global Gateway South terminal in Los Angeles
  • Container shipping business integration of Japanese Big 3 progressing well
  • Contship's flagship container terminal in La Spezia wins Europe's best container terminal award
  • Global Industry Alliance launched to support low carbon shipping
  • ITIC pays out for pool manager's acceptance of unacceptable tanker
  • MOL launches 2017 vessel safety campaign
  • Optimum Freight Solutions handles the largest width cargo in containers at Kattupalli Port
  • PSA International judged 'Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company'
  • ZIM deploys 11,000-TEU vessel in Asia-ECSA trade
  • Kandla Port handles more cargo in Q1 2017-18
  • ASSOCHAM conference on 'India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution' on July 13 in New Delhi
  • DHL Express inaugurates expanded Delhi Gateway, doubling export capacity
  • India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution
  • Salient features of GST implementation by Railways on freight segment
  • GSTN unveils Excel-based template to help taxpayers in easy data entry offline before uploading on the GST portal
  • Avashya Foundation inaugurates Swachh Bharat project in CFS region, Uran

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Tonnage boost for chartering joint venture Hanseatic Unity
  • CMA CGM agree USD817 million deal with EQT Infrastructure III for 90% stake in LA port
  • Are Saudi Arabia's VLCC-construction plans far-fetched?
  • Keppel closes Rotterdam yard sale to Damen at EUR23.5 million
  • Keppel close to delivering world's first converted floating liquefaction vessel
  • Island Offshore delays order at Kawasaki HI
  • SM Line plans new transpacific and intra-Asia services
  • Japanese carriers ready to set up liner shipping joint venture
  • Offshore survivors expand through fire-sale acquisitions
  • Kyoei Tanker books another VLCC
  • Sungdong union agrees to refrain from strikes to secure refund guarantees

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Japanese carrier trio miss first target for ONE merger, but it's all 'going to plan'
  • Forwarders trying to put airlines on the spot and lock in lift before rates rise
  • Shipping must learn from Maersk cyber attack - tighten security or be next, warning
  • Can big organisations be agile? CH Robinson finds out
  • The air freight fairy tale continues, with general cargo on the rise
  • CMA CGM sells 90% stake in LA container terminal for $817m

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • El Faro: NTSB issues weather forecasting recommendations
  • Latest WinGD Gen X engine passes FAT and TAT tests
  • Ingalls gets LPD 29 advanced procurement contract
  • FLNG conversion nears completion
  • Virgin Voyages opts for Wartsila power and navigation solutions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • APM Terminals still struggling to bring some terminals online
    Flagship Maasvlakte II out of action six days after ransomware attack
  • Ballast water convention extension looms large
    IMO likely to sign off on two-year delay for existing vessels
  • Minos Kyriakou dies, aged 75
    Shipping and media mogul's diverse interests included Athenian fleet of six modern VLCCs
  • OOIL denies takeover talks again
    No sale unless high cash premium offered, but analysts say it could be too expensive for Cosco Shipping to acquire...
  • LA terminal deal bolsters CMA CGM finances
    Infrastructure fund to take 90% stake in Global Gateway South acquired by French line when it bought NOL
  • LNG carrier spot rates tease $40,000 per day mark
    First LNG under Kogas-Cheniere contract delivered, and Rough closure to boost UK LNG
  • Shell's Prelude lends scale to new era of FLNG
    Ships are poised to carry cargoes from world's biggest vessel
  • Handysize trajectory up on grains and nickel
    Further gains in rates expected over the next couple of weeks, brokers say
  • Bulk carrier collides with tanker in Dover Strait
    Crew from both vessels unharmed and all accounted for
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches notes offering
    Proceeds to be used for the early redemption of existing bonds
  • Glickman takes over top role at Zim
    New chief executive starts work as Rafi Danieli steps down
  • SHI unveils $237.5m contract price for AET newbuilding order
    Shuttle tanker pair scheduled for delivery by January 10, 2020
  • CMA CGM to sell Global Gateway South terminal for $817m cash
    French container line to sell 90% stake in LA terminal to alternative investments firm EQT Infrastructure
  • Shipping's environmental commitments head for crunch point
    Regulators must close the book on ballast water or risk disarray
  • Japanese trio fail to establish liner shipping joint venture on July 1
    But the delay is not significant and an announcement will follow in a few days, says K Line spokesman
  • Daily Briefing
    Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018
  • Keppel sells Rotterdam shipyard to Damen for $26.8m
    Singapore shipbuilder is rationalising operations amid industry downturn
  • Seaspan and Gerry Wang in impasse over pay
    Major shareholder Washington Co still in negotiations on compensation package for Seaspan chief executive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • US West Coast ports humming despite pending closures
  • US trucker ABF rolls out 'space-based' LTL charge
  • Long truck waits continue at NY-NJ's APM terminal
  • Inefficient Santos bunkering breeds delays and higher costs
  • SM Line to launch new intra-Asia and trans-Pacific services
  • APMT hack weighs on growth at top Indian port
  • Japan container traffic rebounds
  • Container lines building pricing power
  • CMA CGM sells LA terminal for $817 million
  • Japan lines ready to merge despite regulatory setbacks

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • DryShips puts its last newcastlemax on hire
    George Economou-backed shipowner gets floating rate plus premium for one-year charter.
  • Loose bolts blamed in Carnival Liberty fire
    No injuries resulted from fire, but cruise giant asked to improve safety and evacuation procedures.
  • Awilco LNG wraps up secondary pubic offering
    Oslo-list LNG shipowner's subsequent offering gets some support after private placement.
  • Korean yards tipped for solid profits
    Big three shipbuilders enjoyed positive second quarter, data indicates.
  • Maersk Broker swoops for Kennedy Marr
    Danish brokerage broadens its offshore offering with latest acquisition.
  • Uni-Tankers sees red in weak tanker market
    Danish shipowner turns a loss in fiscal year 2016/2017 but does not give up on its fleet development project.
  • Yangzijiang inks six orders worth $133m
    Chinese yard adds bulker trio, plus three boxship options.
  • Diana Containerships to reduce share count
    Reverse stock split will boost Greek owner's price on Nasdaq exchange.
  • Jinhui launches rights issue worth $23.9m
    Oslo-listed owner to sell more than 25m shares at a 14.8% discount.
  • German boxship consolidation moves up a gear
    L&B and Asiatic/Atlantic Lloyd vessels bring Hanseatic Unity's managed fleet to 233 containerships and bulkers.
  • 'Relocation of Greeks no longer hypothetical'
    UGS president Theodore Veniamis says half of Europe's fleet at risk due to ongoing tax investigation.
  • Eli Glickman takes reins at Zim
    Rafi Danieli replaced at boxship owner by former Israel Electric CEO.
  • MISC's Faizul Ismail dies
    Malaysian giant loses former VP of LNG on post-Eid vacation
  • Bourbon set to close finance deals
    French offshore owner says all conditions for its 'Stronger for longer' action plan have been met.
  • Boskalis begins share buyback
    Dutch owner wants to prevent dilution from 2016 stock dividend.
  • Japanese boxship merger remains on track
    K Line, MOL and NYK miss 1 July date for forming operating company, but deal close.
  • Foremost orders new capesize bulkers
    New York-owner returns to SWS in China for dry cargo pair.
  • Greek owner Minos Kyriakou dies aged 75
    Founder of Athenian Group and media mogul suffered cardiac arrest in Athens.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM hit the road for bond financing
    European containership owners intend to tap "favourable market" as they offer notes worth around $911m.
  • SWS contests Pacific Radiance cancellation
    Chinese yard launches counterclaim against owner over scrapped PSV deal.
  • CMA CGM sells US terminal for $817m
    French container line offloads a 90% holding in LA's Global Gateway South.
  • Subsea 7 spends $22.6m on bond buyback
    Norwegian offshore group now has 48.8% of $700m convertible issue.
  • Siem Offshore sells South American unit
    Norwegian owner banks small profit by offloading defence company Consub Defesa e Tecnologia.
  • DVB warns on 2017 profit on loan risks
    German bank predicts another tough twelve months due to shipping and offshore exposure.
  • Kyoei Tanker adds to VLCC ordering rush
    Japanese shipowner takes large tanker newbuilding tally to three with second order at JMU.
  • Valles MR struck by bulker in Dover Strait
    Both vessels sustained damaged, but all crew are accounted for with no injuries or pollution.
  • Precious bulker runs aground in US
    Handysize bulker reportedly lost propulsion while transitting waterway. No reports of pollution.
  • Damen finalises Keppel Verolme takeover
    Dutch shipyard group completes assimilation of compatriot facility from Singaporeans.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • CMA CGM to sell majority stake in LA terminal
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will sell a 90 percent equity interest in the Global Gateway South (GGS) terminal at the Port of Los Angeles t...
  • Hoyer acquires tank lessor CCR
    Liquid bulk logistics specialist Hoyer Group has acquired French intermediate bulk container lessor CCR. Financial terms of the deal were ...
  • Gebrüder Weiss raises flag in U.S. market
    Austrian third-party logistics services provider Gebrüder Weiss is expanding to the United States. The company has placed three U.S. offic...
  • Glickman takes the helm at ZIM
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd's new president and chief executive officer, Eli Glickman, officially took office on July 1, the Israe...
  • Logistics accelerator seeking new startups
    A San Francisco-based logistics technology accelerator operated by the business incubator RocketSpace and the logistics company Kaleido Log...
  • Executive Moves: ZIM, Kane Is Able and Singapore Shipping Association
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has named Eli Glickman president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, taking over from Rafi...
  • Kerry Logistics buys 50% stake in Asian intermodal broker LPL
    Hong Kong-based third party logistics services provider Kerry Logistics Network has acquired 50 percent stake in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics ...
  • EU green lights ONE container JV, members expect SA to follow suit
    The European Commission last week has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between Japanese shipping com...
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach to raise Traffic Mitigation Fee
    The fee that terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach charge for moving cargo during daytime hours Monday through Friday is abo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Virgin Voyages cruise newbuilds to install Wartsila scrubbers
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Industry awaits cues on IMO global sulfur cap enforcement at MEPC 71
    Some said compliance could be over 80%, if the penalty for non-compliance were to exceed the cost of compliance.
  • SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- DRY BULK: Atlantic Panamaxes set for strong Q3 on LatAm grains exports
    - Brazil's record grains production will support dry bulk market - Long-haul voyages to Far East promise strong ton-mile demand - Long-term influence on freight rates uncertain
  • SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- TANKERS: Atlantic dirty freight rates weak at end-Q2, near term-outlook bearish
    Both Suezmax and VLCC prices are very weak already and the route from West Africa to China basis 260,000 mt, recently saw a seven-month low on June 21.
  • INTERVIEW: BMS United Bunkers targets over 10% growth in bunker sales in 2017
    "As a group, we are interested in strategically growing our Asian operations further in new markets," Kounalakis said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier Dan-Bunkering appoints new US manager
    Jensen originally joined the company as a trader in Copenhagen.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on Qatar tension, lower US rig count
  • S Korea's SK offers RMG 380 CST bunker fuel with ISO 8217:2010 standard
    SK becomes first refiner in the country to offer bunker fuel with the 2010 specifications.
  • SHIPPING Q2: Asia Pacific dry bulk market holds steady after shaky run
    Q3 market direction was unclear in the short term due to possible Chinese coal import restrictions at its second tier ports from July 1.
  • China's SunRui first in Asia to get USCG type approval for ballast water system
    SunRui is now one of only four manufacturers to have been awarded a USCG type approval certificate for its BWTS, all four of which were submitted by DNV GL.
  • Kurdish crude tanker appears off Canada, Vitol seen as buyer
    - Iraq in contact with Canadian authorities - Tanker carrying 700,000 barrels of crude
  • ANALYSIS: Asian oil buyers cautious despite clarity on Qatar co-loading
    - Asian buyers start seeking alternatives to Qatari oil - Dependence on overall Mideast volumes intact

›››File
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
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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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