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BRIEFS
October 5, 2017
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • India's H1 ex-im growth loses the double-digit, yet remains relatively robust, says Maersk report
  • Swire Shipping to enhance PNG liner service coverage from Nov.
  • Adani Ports, Mundra sets national record for largest parcel size of containers handled in one vessel
  • Cabinet approves renaming of Kandla Port as Deendayal Port
  • HTOA highlights its achievements at 10th AGM
  • RBI keeps interest rate unchanged

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Haste to manage waste
  • Parcel market in European continues to boom
  • Fresh blood for Europa's air and sea department
  • Vectron locomotives certified for Netherlands
  • Dispute settled by ITIC
  • Limited liberty for drones around "Lady Liberty"
  • New rail access to ship 27,000 containers full of meet
  • GLP acquires Gazeley
  • Dorsman: from the Royals to ECSA
  • Roll-out of first B787-10
  • Good growth rates for port of Baltimore
  • More trains between Germany and Italy
  • Emirates Skycargo supports Sri Lankan seafood exports
  • CMA CGM acquires Sofrana Unilines
  • Bolloré Logistics helps hurricane victims
  • AAPA picks new chairs for technical committees

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Shipping bank loan pullback: Cyclical or secular?
  • Cheshire fertiliser ship drama still a mystery
  • Maritime cyber security survey 2017
  • Viking Supply Ships calls EGM to approve rights issue
  • CoscoCap shakes up Shanghai marine insurance
  • Dutch shipowners' leader Dorsman takes over in ECSA hot seat
  • Ship recyclers resist rising prices
  • Sembmarine cancels three Oro Negro rigs
  • Drop in China's sugar imports just 'a blip'
  • Norwegian Coastal Administration oil slick exercise praised
  • South Korean compatriot shipping rivals come together

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Lack of ULCVs could cost THE Alliance members $500 per teu on Asia-Europe
  • Calling all cargo airlines: join Project Selfie
  • Atlas Air vs pilots clash gets court date as protests hit Miami symposium
  • Fake news, Puerto Rico's truckers and relief supplies
  • 'Active' controlled atmosphere brings fresh technology to the reefer
  • Google and Rolls-Royce partner-up on autonomous ship development
  • It's addictive: the logistics of fidget spinners
  • Sune Thorleifsson to lead SAL Heavy Lift marine projects team
  • Bibby appoints Jonathan Vivian regional general manager

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Keppel Shipyard wins another FPSO conversion contract
  • USS John S. McCain to be repaired in Yokosuka, Japan
  • ASL Shipyard to build Coastal Response Vessel trio
  • PPL Shipyard terminates three jack-up contracts
  • Norwegian inspectors find high sulfur content in vessel's fuel
  • Foss vessels to support FEMA relief efforts
  • John Hunter joins Bristol Harbor Group
  • MAN delivers gensets for first Italian Navy multipurpose OPV
  • Sterling Adlakha named Harley Marine CFO

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Globus Maritime reduces second-quarter loss
    Improved market helps Greek owner of five bulkers
  • Clipper to close five offices to simplify dry bulk activities
    Operations will be handled from Copenhagen, Houston and Hong Kong
  • Maritime more important than ever after Brexit, says Liam Fox
    International trade secretary sets out stall in exclusive Lloyd's List interview
  • Can UK logistics avoid a looming crunch?
    Despite jaunty headlines about rising confidence, the underlying fundamentals suggest the delicately balanced UK supply chain sector could be facing...
  • Panamax rates start to edge up after hitting one-month low
    Market sentiment still strong for fourth quarter uptick
  • Economou stumps up $99m to cover DryShips rights offering
    Chief executive boosts stake to 70% after other shareholders pass
  • Suezmax earnings on Baltic Exchange rebound above $10,000 per day
    Demand outlook firms in October with stronger charter activity reported across regions
  • Market fundamentals decidedly firming for product tankers
    BAML observes rising output from refineries as fuel inventories fall
  • Tanker scrapping accelerates amid soft earnings and higher recycle rates
    January-September saw 5.9m dwt of crude carriers scrapped versus 1.4m dwt in whole of 2016, Clarksons data shows
  • African port developments need careful consideration
    Ports need to consider the position on the One Belt, One Road trade lane
  • Falling behind in ordering ultra large boxships could hinder The Alliance's competitiveness, says Alphaliner
    One line estimates the cost advantage of a 20,000 teu vessel over older 14,000 teu ships could be as large...
  • Wärtsilä bags Finnish LNG terminal contract
    Terminal expected to be up and running in three years
  • Daily Briefing
    Why it's time to turn down the hype around the US oil export boom
  • Genting HK to delist in Singapore to focus on North Asia cruise market
    Company aims to reduce administrative and compliance costs associated with the secondary listing
  • Rolls-Royce and Google to improve autonomous ship sight
    Google's Cloud Machine Learning Engine to enhance Rolls-Royce's object identification artificial intelligence for recognising objects at sea
  • Diana Shipping wins 78% rate boost from latest time charter deal
    Panamax Crystalia secures gross rate of $11,100 per day minus 5% commission to third parties
  • Cambodia denies link to seized North Korean ship carrying weapons
    The Cambodian government reiterated that use of the nation's flag of convenience by any ship was illegal
  • Sembcorp Marine axes Oro Negro rig contracts
    Vessels had been technically accepted by the owner though delivery had been deferred
  • Singapore port regulator gains more clout in deciding key stake transactions
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore now has the power to veto the purchase or sale of shareholdings in key...
  • Safe Bulkers secures $17m cash on hand after latest loan refinancing
    Refinancing also leads to a debt writeoff of about $8.3m
  • UK insurers launch dangerous goods database
    Portal seeks to simplify interactions between shipping lines, ports and terminals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Connie Award to honor XPO Logistics CEO Jacobs
  • Air cargo growth forecast to accelerate further
  • US truckload spot market burns 'hot,' fueled by demand
  • THE Alliance dropping behind peers in megaship capacity
  • Vancouver port considers tiered drayage appointment system
  • Maersk expects India market to accelerate after slowdown

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • US crude oil exports hit new record
    Price spreads between US and foreign crudes continue to favour exports, with spot rates seeing gains.
  • Samsung asks USCG okay on ballast gear
    Korea's leading shipbuilder looks to add US Coast Guard certification for its own line of ballast gear.
  • Golden Ocean takes extra cover as dry cargo rates climb
    Giant bulker owner said to have fixed out one of its kamsarmaxes in better market.
  • Economou buys $99.2m in DryShips rights sale
    Chief executive boosts equity stake through recent rights offering, which adds to company's cash balance.
  • Clipper Bulk streamlines with office closures
    Danish owner shutting down in US, Brazil, Singapore and China as it refocuses operation.
  • Denholm takes Singapore reins at Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Caroline Tidemand confirms appointment of former Castleton Commodities man.
  • Vroon wins big UK wind farm contract
    Dutch owner's MPI Offshore operation to install 92 foundations off east coast.
  • Euronav wins sustainable storage work for ULCC
    Contract with Statoil shows unique tanker remain's part of shipowner's core fleet.
  • Hagen to build hydrogen-fuelled cruiseship
    Brokers expect it could take seven years to complete pioneering passenger vessel.
  • Drydocks World upgrading Bluewater FPSO
    UAE yard to extend the life of 1999-built unit for work off Scotland.
  • Ex-USCG man is new Harley Marine CFO
    Sterling Adlakha joins US owner from rival Kirby Corp.
  • Brokers link Zodiac Maritime to second Wah Kwong VLCC deal
    Market speculation running ahead of reality in rumoured crude tanker deal, sources say
  • Pilot catches officer leaving bridge unmanned
    Early arrival of pilot boat caused rash decision on cargoship, MAIB reveals.
  • MSR Gryfia wins icebreaker deal
    Polish yard to build four vessels for regional water authority.
  • Agia Zoni clean-up master guilty of oil smuggling
    Captain of Lassea receives suspended sentence after fuel from Greek spill found in ballast tanks.
  • Alpha Ship scraps vessel cut loose by Hanjin Shipping
    German owner scraps what is the last vessel left idle after Hanjin's bankruptcy.
  • Tanker and warship collide in Taiwan
    Navy says Vietnamese vessel clipped stern while making a turn in Kaohsiung.
  • Wartsila buys PureGas for $35m
    Finnish marine group adds Swedish biogas conversion company.
  • Bondholder group challenging Seadrill scheme growing
    Group nearing 33% mark required to mount a possible challenge of proposed restructuring terms.
  • SolstadFarstad offloads veteran PSV
    Norwegian offshore giant trims fleet again with disposal of laid-up ship.
  • Stolt-Nielsen tipped to maintain 'solid' profit
    Norne Research keeps owner at hold, but does not expect chemical tanker turnaround anytime soon.
  • Grimaldi Group buys Finnlines ro-pax
    Owner's controlling shareholder continues to optimise Baltic fleet.
  • Suez Canal Authority books dredger giants at IHC
    Cutter section newbuildings will be the world's largest in terms of dimensions and total power.
  • Sigma Tankers fleet tops 50 ship mark
    Heidmar-operated aframax/LR2 pool reaches landmark with Greek and Indian additions.
  • Pioneer Marine teams up with BaltNav
    Danish freight company set to commercially manage unspecified number of owner's fleet.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Stakeholders concerned about possible lack of P3 funding for U.S. infrastructure
    With the news coming down recently that the Trump administration could abandon the public-private partnership funding component of its $1 t...
  • SEC investigates Celadon Group
    The SEC has called upon Celadon to provide documents related to the subpoena. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiat...
  • XPO to offer interactive last-mile technology
    XPO's new technology will allow for heavy goods to be delivered without the recipient needed at home. Greenwich, Conn.-based global third-p...
  • FTR: Trailer orders building up in advance of fall order season
    U.S. trailer orders in September rose 7 percent month-over-month and 62 percent compared to September 2016, according to freight transporta...
  • Distribution consultant to use LLamasoft tools
    Distribution consulting and engineering firm Fortna it will use supply chain design software from LLamasoft as the core technology for its ...
  • Greenbriar orders signal 'strong start' to its FY2018
    Oregon-based railcar manufacturer Greenbrier Companies, Inc., has announced its fourth quarter orders, thus closing out its 2017 fiscal yea...
  • Economist: Global trade outlook good, but demographics, U.S. policy present challenges
    The current global economic outlook looks good, but challenges expected to crop up in the future include U.S. trade policy, demographics an...
  • BC grocery store wine sales spill into WTO
    The United States has requested World Trade Organization consultations related to Canadian province British Columbia's handling of grocery ...
  • CenterPoint sells 21-building portfolio in Chicago area
    CenterPoint Properties, an industrial real estate development and management firm based in Oak Brook, Ill., sold off a 21-building portfoli...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Russia's openness to extending oil cuts a boon for Aramco IPO
    With his declaration Wednesday that Russia would be open to extending the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement through the end of 2018 or even beyond, President Vladimir Putin may have given a welcome lift to Saudi officials eyeing a rich valuation for their crown jewel, state oil company Aramco.
  • Record-high crude exports pull inventories lower again
    US crude exports averaged nearly 2 million b/d last week, surpassing the previous all time-high set the week prior, pulling crude stocks lower, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX crude falls below $50/b on climbing US production
    Oil futures were mixed Wednesday as refined products strengthened on weekly US data showing a draw in distillate stocks, while crude weakened over signs of rising US production.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks drop 14.4% on week to 16.512 mil barrels
    Fujairah's commercial stocks of refined oil products in the week to Monday were the lowest level since stock records for the UAE port began being published in January.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Novorossiisk as storm warning lifted
    The Novorossiisk port authority lifted Wednesday its storm warning limiting bunkering and loading operations, with sources saying bad weather at the Russian Black Sea port had abated.
  • Tussle in Nigeria's oil ministry poses threat to reform of oil sector
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • No pressure on Iran to join OPEC output cuts: Zanganeh
    "No [there is no pressure]. We are complying with our commitment very well. We have more than 100% average compliance," Zanganeh said.
  • ANALYSIS: Lofty Middle East crude premiums stoke new US-India arbitrage flow
    - India's Reliance joins list of US-India crude arbitrage players - Spot premiums, OSPs seen expensive for light sour Abu Dhabi grades - Dubai/WTI swaps spread widens to fresh two-year high last week
  • FACTBOX: Russia-Saudi cooperation settling into long-term energy partnership
    Plans are underway this week to cement existing cooperation with a number of signings on long-term oil, gas and petrochemicals collaboration.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende 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
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PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› 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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