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BRIEFS
May 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • FMC rejects 'Big 3' Japanese shipping deal
  • Low freight rates drag Japanese carriers deeper into the red
  • Maersk uses first 2nd generation Triple-E vessel in Asia-Europe tradelane
  • APL boosts China-Indonesia tradelane with CS6 service
  • Many hurdles lie ahead for new Long Beach port chief Mario Cordero
  • Dockworkers on USWC given option to renew contract for 3 years
  • US GDP rises disappointing 0.7pc in Q1
  • Total Lubmarine commences new feed rate optimisation programme
  • UPS quarterly profit off 2.1pc to US$1.7 billion, but sales rise 6.3pc
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo takes to the air with a global vision
  • Lufthansa's cargo segment makes profit but group's net earnings widen
  • Fleet of narrow-body freighters said to grow by 2036

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Ballast Water Management Convention in focus at Singapore conference
  • Baltic Exchange outlines plans to enhance maritime leadership role
  • Idle containership capacity down
  • IMDG Code 38th Amendment training programme at Narottam Morarjee Institute on May 12 & 13
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia emphasises 'Safety 24/7' on Global Safety Day 2017
  • MbPT invites tenders for infrastructure augmentation
  • Belgium's Foreign Trade Minister addresses IBLCCI's seminar on logistics in Mumbai
  • India planning for an integrated, multimodal transport system: Gadkari
  • Cabinet approves scheme to give renewed thrust to food processing infrastructure
  • National Steel Policy approved; import substitution a thrust area

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Reviving the conferences?
  • Logistics division on upward trajectory
  • More capacity for BBC's apac service
  • Loxx locates new partner in Britain
  • Timber transport by rail - Austria leads the field
  • Data clouds over Brussels airport's cargo business
  • US carrier Matson makes management changes
  • Yes yes and yes again to board proposals
  • 2.4 km long train hauls 177 potash wagons
  • Time Matters automates tracking system
  • London P&I looks back in joy
  • Leave-taking at Lekkerland, new arrival in Austria
  • Nina Strippel now LUG deputy MD
  • Electronics to detect thieving "friends" in supply chain
  • Car logistics specialist out to get rival
  • What next after FMC's "no"?
  • Westjet and Cargojet enhance capacities

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Modest profit puts d'Amico back in the black
  • Vespermann promoted to executive chairman at Hamburg Süd
  • Bourbon takes more pain in first quarter
  • Higher speeds of container ships and dry bulkers send supply soaring
  • MPP alliances come and go
  • IMB highlights violence in recent piracy events
  • FSL Trust's Q1 profit up 51.9%
  • Project cargo market heading for patchy recovery
  • Singapore's Pan-United plans spinoff of ports business through HK IPO
  • Accident could delay Samsung HI's TOTAL platform delivery
  • Chittagong pins development hopes on Asian Development Bank
  • US sees growing challenge to ballast equipment testing
  • Yang Ming shares resume trading after two-week suspension
  • Revised South Korea-US trade deal would hit HMM and SM Line
  • China's shipyard giants post sharply contrasting Q1 results

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • DHL and UPS facing more action by workers unhappy over job and healthcare cuts
  • Upbeat Atlas Air notes Q1 losses, but says 2017 is 'off to an exciting start'
  • Maersk turns Hamburg Süd blue at the top, but business model will sail on
  • VPLP Design launches Oceanwings, a rigid sail for commercial craft
  • Neel Jones Shah takes top air freight spot at Flexport
  • Ethiopia's humans rights problems may hinder global apparel ambitions

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Matson, Philly Shipyard mark milestone in box ship program
  • VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LHA-7
  • Students come up with new ideas on SOx limit enforcement
  • Inmarsat Fleet Xpress passes 10,000 ship milestone
  • VIDEO: Navy slows pace of frigate acquisition
  • Kongsberg solution chosen for LNG fueled research ship
  • HOS reports red ink first quarter
  • AWO warns House panel of dangers in recent FMC decision

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Hamburg Süd director Peter Frederiksen to quit ahead of takeover
    Top executive to return to Denmark to pursue portfolio of business interests and directorships
  • Back to black for d'Amico
    Fiori says no to mergers, preferring to go it alone as prospects improve
  • Next two months crucial for Somali piracy
    EU Navfor warns of implications of another successful hijacking
  • Rickmers bond price hits record low
    Informal talks scheduled with bondholders as group fights for survival
  • Marshall Islands urges IMO to set temperature increase limit
    Pacific nations say their dependence on the maritime industry is superseded by the threat of rising sea levels
  • Streamline, reduce and preserve to survive offshore turbulence, says Bourbon
    Crumbling balance sheet forces offshore vessel giant into survival mode
  • Cape earnings at two-month low on weaker iron ore trade
    Western Australia and Brazil lull sees 14% drop in week
  • VLCC mini-spike fizzles out as rates fall
    Vessel oversupply rears its ugly head but new orders continue to land at yards
  • DSME puts subsidiary yard up for sale
    Offers sought for Samwoo Heavy Industry in latest move in to offload units as part of restructuring plan
  • Ottmar Gast moves up as Hamburg Süd management reshuffled ahead of takeover
    Update: Peter Frederiksen to leave Hamburg Süd as Maersk Line confirms it plans to keep acquisition target's business model intact
  • Westports bidding for building of new Colombo terminal
    Port operator's move follows expectations that Alliance reshuffle may move some volumes away from Malaysia
  • FSL Trust confirms Roger Woods as chief executive
    Former deputy chief executive has been acting head of trust after Allan Hatton's resignation
  • Yard overcapacity holding back newbuilding price recovery
    Owners take on shipyards in a tug of war over values
  • NAT's debt covenant breach leads to costly concessions
    Net asset value may be irrelevant to Hansson, but convincing investors has costs
  • DSME debacle triggers calls for global shipbuilding trade rules
    MLIT and VSM turn to OECD after failed past efforts
  • Matson expects modest volume pick-up on key trade lanes
    Boxship operator saw weaker net income for the first quarter on lower volumes in Hawaii and Alaska

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Matson: Contract rates up but spot market uncertain
  • XPO Logistics finetunes US LTL business, boosts profit
  • DP World taps funds for India expansion program
  • Baltimore port's ambition to feed Midwest hinges on tunnel project
  • Air France-KLM sees cargo upturn
  • Bangladesh seeks foreign aid amid Chittagong congestion
  • India's top port off to strong fiscal year start
  • Weak growth sets back ambitious Japanese logistics company
  • Shanghai congestion improving steadily
  • Share trading of Yang Ming stocks resumes

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Coast Guard warns as ships hit by lasers
    Distracted pilot could lead to ship collisions, official says.
  • Reports of Cheng bulker buy 'premature'
    Sources say Shinyo International has not purchased last capesizes from Zhong An Shipping.
  • Koch fixes a third suezmax from TEN
  • UBS is 'concerned' about VLCC orderbook
    Tankers orderbook growth is worrying, but bank says to 'not to throw in towel yet.'
  • Evangelos Pistiolis adds MR newbuild at Hyundai-Vinashin
    Central Shipping Monaco extends products tanker series at Hyundai Mipo spin-off with new deal.
  • Trump's support for Exim might be fillip for multipurpose market
    Politicians have been making a bad market worse for US-flag operators in the multipurpose sector, but that could be about to change
  • Seafarers' wages protected from piracy under MLC
  • TMC Marine welcomes opportunities created by Bureau Veritas takeover
    Acquisition by classification society has potential to open a 'new avenue of work' and continue expanding
  • Vintage should be no bar to change, insists analyst Webber
  • Governance straggler trio pay out $85m to private companies in 2016
    Bottom companies in Wells Fargo Securities' corporate governance ratings continue ladling out management fees and commissions in 2016 disclosures
  • VesselsValue brings DCF method to offshore sector
    Offshore owners and banks will now be able to use VV from Monday to more than double estimates on asset values
  • 'Launched' OSVs sitting in limbo for much longer
  • Pipelay ships 'not affected' by Jones Act rule changes
    Debate emerges over whether new customs rule will affect pipelay vessels
  • Hyproc in fresh effort to sell off elderly LNG tonnage
    Sonatrach's shipowning arm recirculates 1970s-built workhorses after second newbuilding delivers
  • Price surfaces on small Jeju LNG ships
  • Repairs to Knutsen LNG carrier set to take months
  • Gail (India) emerges with long-awaited LNG vessel requirement
    But time-charter party contains rare seafarers clause that has industry talking
  • Selective vessel acquisitions possible, says Costamare
  • Boxship tonnage providers on look out for fresh opportunities
    New York-listed owners are scouting the market for investment partners on vessels to buy in the conviction the container market is heading north
  • GasChem's first Beluga 'whale' surfaces for all to see on the River Tees
    Hartmann showcases first of its eye-catching and highly innovative 'whale' ships designed for the US-UK ethane trade
  • IRClass targets Asian owners
  • US projects set to give big boost to LNG carrier rates
    'Destination diversity' creates greater tonne miles and tighter vessel demand
  • Niovis Shipping puts its last two vintage bulkers on the market
  • Bunker resellers look for end to era of slim margins
    When will the tight spreads give way to juicy returns? Shipping's market upturn and a 2020 emissions deadline provide fuel for hope
  • Soechi in frame to snap up MR tanker
  • Singapore's Continental still in buying mood - and this time it is thinking big
    Scrapping of smaller ships does not mean feeder operator is scaling back its ambitions
  • Sub-standard owners still colour public's perception of shipping
    Reputations of the best in the industry are damaged by the actions of the worst, and that has serious implications for all
  • Self-restraint in the good times is as vital as care in tough times
    Companies clinging to the side of the mountain and those who may have conquered the summit should be wary to prevent tumbling down the other side
  • MR tankers set for further gains as US refiners ramp up activity
    Freight rates are on the rise in anticipation of more production
  • Stena Weco scoops lower rate for Alterna MR trio

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • Norfolk Southern to implement new crew management system
    Norfolk Southern and software company PS Technology have agreed to develop a new train crew management and payroll system for phased future...
  • Maersk, Hamburg Süd to reshuffle management after merger
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line and the Oetker Group plan to shake up the management team of Hamburg Süd after Maersk acquires the German ...
  • DCLI, FlexiVan launch asset sharing program
    Chassis leasing companies Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) and Flexi-Van Leasing, Inc. (FlexiVan) launched a new chassis pool model for the ...
  • House signs off on bipartisan 2017 spending bill
    The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the federal government funded through Septemb...
  • Schneider commences Baltimore ramp service
    Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider National, Inc. has commenced a new inbound and outbound intermodal ramp service to Baltimore, the trucking ...
  • Port of Barcelona to receive EIB warehousing loan
    The logistics zone of the Port of Barcelona will be receiving a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance the construction of...
  • Lawmakers call for Shipping Act reform
    Is it time, once again, to reform the Shipping Act? The answer to that question is a resounding "yes," according to Rep. John Garamendi, D...
  • Matson reports lower first quarter earnings
    Honolulu-based container carrier Matson, Inc. reported a profit of $7 million in the first quarter of 2017, ended March 31, a 61.3 percent ...
  • Panalpina acquires majority stake in Danish forwarder
    Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd. has acquired Danish freight forwarding and logistics provider Carelog, the company said in a state...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2017
  • ICE July Brent below $49/b as oil complex declines accelerate
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • May Med-North fuel oil swap at two-month high on weak barges, strong RMG MED: traders
  • ARA fuel oil arbitrage east opens on improved demand from Asia
  • Piraeus bunkers into seasonal trend of tight barges, high demand: sources
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: BW orders 4 VLCCs after selling fleet, eyes DHT to acquire or manage
    Market sources put the value of the deal for the VLCC's at Won 378.4 billion.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil flat to lower amid mixed trends in US inventory
    Data released by the US EIA on Wednesday showed a decline of 930,000 barrels of US crude stocks for the week ended April 28 to 527.772 million barrels, a decline below expected levels.
  • TANKERS: MR outlook positive on Atlantic Basin demand, low orderbook: Ardmore
    "We are at the cusp of a significant rebound in earnings," said Ardmore Shipping CEO during the company's first-quarter 2017 earnings call.
  • BRAZIL DATA: March fuel sales rise, hint at recovery in demand
    Fuel distributors sold 2.402 million b/d of oil products in March, an increase of 2.0% from the 2.354 million b/d sold in March 2016.
  • FUTURES: Crude hovers at 5-month lows on stock data, strong dollar

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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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