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BRIEFS
January 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore quarterly GDP estimates up 9.1pc, surpassing 3-year high
  • Trump recycles Reagan China critic as new US Trade Representative
  • Q4 ocean freight contract rates up from Q3: Drewry
  • Pretoria mayor visits Taiwan, defies South Africa ANC one-China policy
  • Ivory Coast authorities forbid terminal charges as Ghana did in October
  • Colombo terminal sees throughput rise 28pc in 2016 to 2 million TEU
  • Amazon accused of being 'monopoly hiding in plain sight'
  • Cambodia plans to expand its ports to reach 700,000 TEU capacity
  • Yusen expands European network with opening of first Swiss office
  • British Airway's David Clark named WFS safety and security chief
  • ALHA's tricky shipment of 30 horses from Milan to Doha
  • Remote Galapagos Islands served with regular 737-400F service

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • 2017 will be a year for bold steps toward positioning the NYK Group for the times ahead, says NYK President Tadaaki Naito
  • COSCO Shipping Lines declares zero tolerance policy on illegal wildlife trade
  • Developments at Alang seen as reflective of 2016 being year of progress & promise for ship recycling
  • International Group's 2017 reinsurance rates
  • Lighthouses to be developed as tourist attractions
  • Market conditions in container segment improved in 2016, says analysis
  • Now a rail freight service between China & London
  • Cabinet approves agreement between India & Uruguay on cooperation & mutual assistance in Customs matters
  • Certification of Origin of Goods for European Union Generalised System of Preferences (EU-GSP) - Modification of the system as of 1 January, 2017
  • Exports expected to look up in 2017
  • India & Portugal to cooperate in agriculture & allied sectors

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New owner for Australian intermodal provider
  • Green light for LHVs in Germany
  • Swiss chemical forwarder invests more in Singapore
  • AMES to acquire Pemco
  • Outpost for shipping services set up in Taiwan
  • German real estate provider hands out new roles
  • UK: rail freight operator to deliver biomass
  • HMM finds allies for intra-Asian trade
  • Asam pushes excellence further in West Africa
  • US refrigerated rail service provider in new hands
  • Start-ups - a challenge and headache
  • Port of Valencia's investment plan up to 2020
  • New HQ address for Turkish logistics provider
  • First nonstop flight from USWC to Cuba takes off

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Former DSME division head found guilty of embezzlement
  • Bosses of Japan's Big 3 shipping lines address New Year challenges
  • Two container vessels collide off Malaysia, Singapore waters
  • Seoul issues standards for ships crossing Northern Sea Route
  • Suez traffic drops by average 88 ships per month
  • Courage Marine drops South Korean entertainment ambitions
  • Swiber faces fresh claims of over USD60 million
  • SM Group pushes on with box ship purchases
  • Hyundai HI reduces order target for 2017

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Descartes Systems buys Datamyne to boost trade data analysis
  • ATSG buys Pemco as customer Amazon lures more shippers into its distribution net
  • Maersk launches online container booking platform for smaller Chinese shippers
  • Japanese lines eye a new shipping horizon and a battle to regain profitability
  • A vertical really taking off: aerospace logistics - the latest Loadstar LongRead
  • How blockchain will transform our cities
  • First China-UK freight train as Xi seeks to lift trade
  • SingPost names Toll Holdings' Paul Coutts as its new chief executive

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • CBO takes a hard look at Navy shipbuilding plan
  • Lake Assault fireboat battles Lake Geneva fire
  • Canadian repairs to barge raise coastwise privilege question
  • Metal Shark expands its Latin American and Caribbean presence
  • ClassNK opens two new offices in Turkey
  • USCG issues RFQ for polar icebreaker studies

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Can VLGCs defy 2017 expectations after promising start?
    Spot market is a relative improvement for owners as year kicks off
  • UK cruise group goes into administration
    Most employees fired as operations halt, 400 cruiseship passengers overseas protected by ATOL coverage
  • Suezmax and aframax markets begin year on quiet note
    Tight tonnage lists, Chinese New Year demand and West African cargoes to boost earnings in coming weeks
  • AGCS gets new head of marine as Gerhard is reshuffled
    Ossena steps up to top job at hull insurance giant
  • SGX cautiously optimistic on dry bulk for 2017
    Outlook comes despite a 20% decline in the BDI over December last year
  • Japan's big three shed more light on boxship integration
    Companies will draw up a new business plan to reflect restructuring
  • Korea Line stakeholders reject plan to buy Hanjin's Asia-US assets
    Deal to take place through shipping unit established by parent SM Group instead
  • Temas Line buys land in Surabaya to use as container yard
    Purchase expected to help grow revenue by 10% in 2017
  • HHI and HMD set lower sales targets for 2017
    New revenue targets come amid continued weakness in the shipping sector worldwide
  • Singapore maritime authorities issue 51 bunker survey licences
    Licences valid for a period of one year
  • Supramax market suffers an unhappy new year
    But market sentiment remains positive with brokers expecting a recovery in rates
  • Containerships collide near Singapore causing oil spill
    Damaged bunker tank on APL Denver leaks 300 tonnes of oil
  • MOL targets return to operational profitability this year
    Slow trade phenomenon is not a short-term trend
  • Cosco Shipping inks co-operation pact with Chinese carmaker
    Deal to help meet growing demand in the domestic vehicle shipping industry
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan box throughput rises 5% to 23.3m teu
    Growth cools from year-ago level of 6.1%
  • Fincantieri is preferred bidder for STX France stake
    Sale of other STX assets delayed until the first half of 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Air cargo peak season the best in years, data shows
  • Acquisition drives logistics provider NFI deeper into Canada
  • No expectation of service impact from JB Hunt, BNSF arbitration
  • Trucking turns to technology to blunt insurance hikes
  • HHL open-hatch ship moves cranes via Northern Sea Route
  • Pricing change yet to stoke Jawaharlal Nehru rail demand
  • Korea Line blocked, Hanjin assets to find new trans-Pac life
  • Antonov, Volga-Dnepr fly solo
  • UP asset acquisitions strengthen reefer capabilities
  • Suez traffic declines steadily as liners seek savings

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Tanker owner KNOT launches share sale
    New York-listed spinoff could use cash to buy ships from parent Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers.
  • Win may not translate to cash
    Chief operating officer Peter Bagh of Lubeck-based Oldendorff GmbH says staff are still reviewing the English High Court ruling in the case of 70,000 tonnes of iron ore that Oldendorff had to pay for after the buyer went belly-up.In principle, Oldendorff won a victory, as did shipowner Goulandris Bros on whose behalf Oldendorff is acting in the case. It remains to be seen whether that translates i
  • E-PAPER 2017: Hope mixed with caution
    Signs of optimism among owners that the worst dry bulk market in decades may have passed. But also words of caution that the year ahead remains unpredictable and the industry needs to remain disciplined in both scrapping tonnage and refraining from ordering newbuildings. China, OPEC, politics and regulatory requirements remain key in deciding the future for both dry cargo and tanker players, while
  • S&P boosts GulfMark after debt offer ends
    OSV-owner gets slight upgrade in credit ratings, but difficulties linger.
  • Suezmaxes lead dirty tanker spot slump
    Average suezmax spot rate declines 8.8% in one day as force majeure scenarios continue in West Africa.
  • Liberia pulls SMC for Newlead Victoria
    Bulker no longer allowed to transit on its own; cargo said to be stranded.
  • Tanker prices on slide but bulker bottom has passed, bank says
    DNB Markets expects crude rates to fall harder than tanker values during 2017.
  • Wison plans all-in-one FSRU and power plant
    New vessel design promises 'plug-in' power for developing countries.
  • SwissMarine takes panamax on time charter
    Japanese-owned bulker fixed on a day where BDI took an upward turn.
  • MSC behemoth grounds in Suez Canal
    A 13,050-teu containership reported a machinery transmission malfunction but is now cleared to go.
  • McDermott scores Saudi work for fleet
    Houston engineering company says its offshore vessels will carry out installation in Saudi Aramco project.
  • Idan Ofer opens up on 'peaceful' fleet division
    Shipowner says he and his brother Eyal are both "living happily ever after" as data shows contrasting fortunes during past few years.
  • Canadian LPG export plant gets greenlight
    Project would create second major export terminal in Pacific Basin.
  • Sunken Maersk vessels located off France
    Signs of pollution have been observed close to the location where two anchor-handlers sank in December.
  • Carl Buttner plots tanker newbuildings
    Letter of intent signed for six handysizes for delivery in 18 months
  • Finland's Containerships appoints CCO
    Jari Lepisto moves from chief finance officer role to spearhead customer operations.
  • Dof secures charters from Asco and Eni
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner inks long-term deals for PSV and AHTS.
  • Japanese yards overtake Korean rivals
    Clarksons orderbook figures suggest Asian builders have swapped places for first time in 17 years.
  • All Leisure goes into administration
    UK group cites "adverse financial position" for move after cruises cancelled.
  • Car carrier barred after skipping repair call
    Paris MOU bans veteran vessel after it failed to check in at Dubai yard.
  • Cochin Shipyard "will not be privatised"
    Indian government minister appears to call off shipbuilder's IPO.
  • CoscoCS buys into second Chinese bank
    Chinese owner's investment arm snaps up more than a billion shares in Bohai lender.
  • Maersk teams up with China's Alibaba
    Danish conglomerate allows shippers to use e-commerce services, bypassing freight forwarders.
  • K Line: boxship merger will make money in slump
    Japanese owner's president Eizo Murakami confident economies of scale will result from tie-up with NYK and MOL.
  • Hoegh LNG completes Grace dropdown
    Transfer of stake in FSRU to New York-listed MLP has gone through.
  • NYK chief Naito sets out growth targets
    Formation of new boxship venture will be felt across the group, but NYK president has clear plans for other divisions.
  • HMM in talks over port investment
    Korean owner teaming up with new alliance partners for moves into South-east Asia.
  • Ikeda laments shift from global to local
    MOL CEO also blames shipping's problems on consumers buying services rather than physical goods.
  • Solstad buys back $11m of Rem bonds
    Offer for debt followed merger with compatriot owner in December.
  • Age Remoy sells Solstad stock
    Former Rem Offshore chairman banks $357,000 from share sale after merger.
  • BWO set to receive FPSO blast payout early
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner in line for $250m for Cidade de Sao Mateus casualty.
  • Containerships collide off Malaysian port
    Pollution clean-up assets out in force after 300t of bunkers are spilled by APL vessel.
  • Containership targeted off Philippines
    Coast Guard said to have exchanged gunfire with armed men in two speedboats.
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco exits gas spot market
    Oslo-based shipbroker yet to recover from departure of senior broking duo in October.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Maersk-Alibaba tie-up a sign of changing times
    Maersk Line has partnered with the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to provide a direct booking link for shippers using Alibaba's platform,...
  • Japanese carrier joint venture will help when market is poor
    The decision by Japan's three major shipping companies - NYK, MOL and "K" Line - to combine their container liner and international port op...
  • UP purchases Railex reefer distribution assets
    In a move toward vertical integration of its refrigerated cargo services, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has acquired the refrigerated and col...
  • Commentary: Unclogging the airways
    The push is on for modernization of the United Kingdom's friendly skies. In early December, the U.K.-based air traffic control company NAT...
  • Trump names Lighthizer as USTR nominee
    President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he will nominate Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative. Lighthizer served as De...
  • Schneider National files for IPO
    Schneider National, Inc. filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission to trade Class B common stock. The Green Ba...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 4, 2017
  • Tight supplies, Asian competition boost Pacific Northwest bunker fuel prices
    A beneficiary of the higher prices is the neighboring port of Vancouver, because Seattle is where suppliers in Vancouver buy most of their inventory.
  • IFO 380 CST Cartagena prices climb to their highest level since 2015 on tight supplies
    IFO 380 CST Cartagena was assessed at $338/mt delivered, an increase $11 from Tuesday. The assessment was the highest since July 31, 2015, when it was at $335/mt delivered, Platts data showed.
  • US fuel oil outright prices, crack spreads hit multi-year highs despite mixed demand
    The discount of USAC 3%S fuel oil to the front-month ICE Brent futures contract was assessed at $5.62/b. The discount was last narrower in February 2010, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Crude futures rise on OPEC/non-OPEC compliance hopes, softer dollar
    NYMEX February light sweet crude settled 93 cents higher at $54.22/b, while ICE March Brent rose 99 cents to settle at $56.46/b.
  • Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 14-week high amid firming Med demand
    The spread reached $1.75/mt late Tuesday, a rise of $6.25/mt on the day, after reaching lows of minus $12.25/mt near the end of 2016.
  • World Fuel Services to start bunker supply at Texas terminal
    Miami-based fuel supplier World Fuel Services is to start providing marine fuels at the Sunoco Logistics Nederland terminal in Texas from March
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Rhine levels 'a nightmare' for diesel traders
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude futures rise as producers implement production cuts
  • Singapore's MPA contains bunker fuel spill; port operations unaffected
    MPA will also investigate cause of collision.

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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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