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BRIEFS
April 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL lowers THC at mainland Chinese ports
  • Search continues for S Korean cargo ship that went missing off Uruguay
  • Yusen ordered by Japanese authority to shut down customs operations
  • APM Terminals Mobile to benefit from Walmart's new distribution centre
  • BIFA says it will assist British government on up-coming Brexit discussions
  • Repairs to typhoon shelter in Hong Kong for dolphins
  • Belt and Road talk topped Xi meetings in Micronesia, Nepal and Madagascar
  • Samsung ends Note 7 output, and Vietnamese GDP growth slips to 5.1pc
  • China's newest all-cargo carrier takes to the skies
  • IATA's e-AWB penetration rate falls in February
  • Swiss Post, Matternet to launch drone delivery of hospital supplies in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Arshiya Group restructures debt with Edelweiss ARC
  • Maersk Line leads the way in ease of doing business for ex-im trade in North India
  • Safmarine exports first shipment out of Pangaon in Bangladesh
  • Small Indian vessel hijacked & taken to Somalia
  • Natural rubber import down
  • Essar Ports registers impressive 25 pc throughput growth in 2016-17
  • E-Visa entry operational through Cochin, Mormugoa & New Mangalore ports
  • India can collaborate on port development in Sri Lanka, says Minister
  • Major Ports' throughput over 647 mt in 2016-17
  • ACCI executes remarkable project cargo movement
  • Air cargo traffic up in Feb. 2017 y-o-y
  • March sees increase in truck freight rates
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LHVs about to take to roads in Switzerland
  • Leadership change at IAG Cargo - yet again
  • "Virtual cargo airline" appoints GAC as Dutch GSA
  • Central Asian railways join forces
  • Teesport welcomes new Liebherr STS crane
  • Large-scale expansion programme
  • Dnata commences operations on São Paulo A380 service
  • New long length rail facility in Italy
  • TGP appoints Joerg Roehl as CEO Europe
  • "Proximity to the port"
  • Eimskip and Nor Lines marriage to be called off?
  • Two Isago certifications in West Africa
  • UK: autonomous shuttle begins London trials
  • Shouldering e-commerce fulfilment in Malaysia
  • Duisport rock solid in 2016
  • Another B747-8F for Silk Way West Airlines
  • Shipping registry makes key appointment in Japan
  • Swiss Worldcargo rolls out new organisational structure

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • New heavy-lift 'workhorse' concept unveiled
  • BLG defies ro-ro and breakbulk slump
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics merger completed, as shares begin to be traded
  • Wan Hai's profit down 71% in 2016
  • Wilmar buys two Supramaxes as buyers move in improving market
  • Shipping firms warned over 'self-heating' soya concerns
  • Lloyd's must end face-to-face transactions, warns Macquarie
  • MMC Corp buys out unowned stake in Penang Port for USD50 million
  • UPDATE: MSC container ship blaze contained
  • DSME's creditors discuss refund guarantee for Angelicoussis' recent order
  • Singapore's Pavilion Gas to supply LNG bunkers to Total unit
  • Scrap prices firm as shipowners hope for more
  • Shipping posts near record-breaking quarter on Wall Street

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Capacity-stricken box lines under fire from European shippers over lost contracts
  • Food logistics the star performer as Dachser drives ahead
  • Exporters face business loss in Asia as Europe's capacity crunch continues
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box switching from road to rail freight
  • Dear Donald: US freighter pilots take anti-DHL fight to the White House
  • Panalpina quits its Gabon operations as oil and gas sector declines
  • Why billionaire Brad Jacobs is putting deal-making on hold

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • C-Job provides design package for advanced installation vessel
  • Finnlines to lengthen up to six ships at Remontowa
  • LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Southwest Alaska Pilots
  • ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M
  • GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system
  • Viking Line signs shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard
  • Damen Dunkerque completes dry dock refurbishment
  • WinGD unveils new piston ring concept
  • $11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Venezuela adds new twist to Atlantic MR product tanker trades
    Rate rally slows but USAC gasoline demand likely to stay firm for summer demand
  • South American grains exports pin panamax bulker earnings near 2017 high
    Chinese coal imports from US can further add to the tonne-miles
  • Cosco Shipping eyes VLCC expansion
    Acquiring other operators and ordering newbuildings are on the table
  • Stellar Daisy: What went wrong?
    Six serious deficiencies were found in the vessel this February but it was allowed to sail without any detention
  • Marenave kisses fleet goodbye under deal with banks
    But agreement could pave way for Offen and DEVK to step in as investors
  • LPG index holds at highest levels this year
    Owners maintain momentum by going for rates well-above last done
  • Hanseatic Underwriters adds three Lloyd's syndicates to P&I offering
    XL Catlin, Sompo Canopius and Hamilton join consortium
  • Evergas' new fleet ready to gorge on US shale gas revolution
    Danish gas carrier owner's eight new vessels are first to haul shale gas-derived ethane to Europe
  • Eastern China shipbuilding city to shut zombie yards
    Plan to close 17 facilities comes after Beijing officials say nation's vessel building capacity should be cut by 30%
  • DSME yet to secure refund guarantee for Maran VLCC order
    News comes ahead of meeting with stakeholders on April 17-18
  • APMT opens Lazaro Cardenas terminal
    First stage of build out launches with 1.2m teu of capacity
  • Finnlines to spend $75m on vessel expansions
    Ro-ro owner will use Polish shipyard to lengthen four ships by May 2018
  • MSC boxship catches fire off Colombo port
    Updated: MSC confirms no injuries sustained by crew of 22, with the fire extinguished
  • Sovcomflot to add more LNG-fuelled aframaxes during fleet renewal
    Chief executive Sergey Frank expects further development of LNG bunkering facilities in the coming years
  • HNA and Chinese class society join rush to develop unmanned ships
    Alliance aims to deliver the first self-driven cargo carrier by 2021
  • EU Navfor investigating reports of another piracy incident off Somalia
    Potential incident is the third in four weeks after years of calm
  • Seadrill extends loan maturity amid restructuring plans
    Company warns that shareholders could see minimal recovery of their investments
  • Maersk boxship collides with general cargo vessel near Antwerp port
    No containers lost and no injuries sustained due to the incident
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius complete merger
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics commences trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today
  • Japan's Astomos could run entire VLGC fleet on LPG fuel
    Move to install LPG dual fuelled engines on all 22 vessels would be largest ever undertaking of its kind
  • The UK Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know
    Making the most of the levy's opportunities will take preparation
  • Are you ready for the UK Apprenticeship Levy?
    It is time to decide whether to take the hit or try to make it work for you
  • Education department 'intransigence' blocks officer cadet apprenticeships
    But boost for ratings training wins widespread UK industry plaudits

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • SSAT to serve Tacoma terminal after APMT leaves
  • HMM narrows 2016 loss on year-end revenue gains
  • Penske aims to guide shippers, truckers via ELD maze
  • Outlook for carriers seen worsening on overcapacity, debt
  • Damco launching new tech portal amid startup boom
  • MSC vessel blaze highlights mega-ship risks
  • CBP: No launch date for unfinished ACE functions
  • Chennai Port struggles to drive up rail volume

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud agree to share on west coast
    Liner giants to share four vessels on weekly service calling at ports between California and Colombia.
  • Costa Cruises secures best charterparty ever
    Carnival subsidiary charters out passenger ship for wedding of billionaire's son.
  • Tidewater sees progress in debt talks
    New Orleans-based offshore vessel owner gets short-term waiver from lenders
  • Ocean Rig gets creditors to agree on plan
    George Economou's drillship company can move forward with restructuring.
  • Smaller bonuses for Clarksons executives
    Top management at giant shipbroker see payouts adjusted due to fall in profit.
  • Matson drops APM Terminals at major hub
    US-based ro-ro and boxship operator plans to work with joint venture partner SSA instead.
  • Norden adds MR pair to orderbook
    Chairman says additional chartered ships take its medium range newbuilding count to six vessels.
  • Containerships wins $23m for LNG shipping
    Grant from the EU and NEFCO helps owner push on with gas-powered boxships.
  • Joerg Roehl leaves Hansa after six years
    German owner's managing director appointed as CEO Europe of Natco.
  • Podiumspot lines up $560m Crusino newbuild
    Malaysian group wants to launch world's biggest casino cruiseship.
  • Viking Line finalises Xiamen newbuilding
    Last year's letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder is now a firm $207m contract.
  • ENTMV orders $175m ro-pax in China
    Algerian shipowner picks GSI for its new car ferry.
  • Euronav: 'time to put a bell on the cat'
    New York-listed owner says single inspectorate needed in supply driven crude market.
  • Socar buys three more from Palmali
    Azeri trader forms new shipping arm to handle expanded tanker, LPGC fleet.
  • U-Ming falls to loss in 2016
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue sinking below costs last year.
  • A1 Offshore acquires Ocean Zephyr
    Danish newcomer snaps up walk-to-work vessel from Germany's OWS Off-shore Winds Solutions.
  • Rolls Royce nets LNG ferry engine deal
    Kjell Harloff says the development represents 'a big contract in a tough market'.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells final handysize
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed bulker owner offloads loss-making vessel to Inui Steamship.
  • IGU: LNG trade hit record level in 2016
    Global gas business jumped 5% - the third year of growth.
  • Suez Canal offers perks to bulk carriers
    Vessels bound from Australia and South Africa to Europe are given 75% and 40% discounts.
  • ESG to build three New York ferries
    Florida yard wins deal for 4,500-passenger Staten Island ships.
  • Emas Offshore delays annual report
    'Financial challenges' leave Singapore owner uncertain over results.
  • Finnlines to lengthen four ships for $74.8m
    Profitable Emanuele Grimaldi-owned company keeps spending money on upgrading its fleet.
  • EMGS ship utilisation soars
    Norwegian seismic player enjoys busier first quarter.
  • MSC containership hit by fire off Sri Lanka
    Blaze on MSC Daniela extinguished; no injuries reported.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • FMC to look for additional opportunities to provide regulatory relief
    Source: Federal Maritime Commission FMC Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ActingChairman Michael Khouri s...
  • Hapag-Lloyd comments on Europe-Asia booking crunch
    Source: Oliver Hoffmann/Shutterstock A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson said space is tight on the Europe to Asia trade right now from an uptick in ...
  • Containerships receives funding for LNG project
    Finnish logistics company Containerships plc. has received funding for plans to build four ships that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
  • Congress expresses concern over liner shipping concentration
    Members of Congress expressed concern over the growing concentration in the container shipping industry and its regulation by the Federal M...
  • Matson to partner with SSA Terminals in Tacoma
    Matson Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Matson Inc., will partner with SSA Terminals (SSAT) for stevedoring and terminal services at the...
  • Estes Express transitions Canada service into direct LTL route
    Estes Express Lines is transitioning its Canada service into a direct less-than-truckload (LTL) route in order to pick up and deliver Canad...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • N Sea Sullom Voe loadings up at 85,307 b/d in week to Tuesday
    The terminal loaded 597,150 barrels during the week, or an average 85,307 b/d of Brent crude.
  • Norway okays Statoil Trestakk project, boosting Asgard oil volume
    The project is going ahead after a reluctant Statoil came under pressure from the authorities.
  • China Q2 products export quota set at 3.34 million mt, down 77% on year
    China has allocated the second round of oil product export quotas at 3.335 million mt for the processing trade in 2017, down 77% from the 14.59 million mt for the same round last year.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO cancels LSFO buy tender for April
    When: Buyers option to declare
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks lowest since July 2015
    Imports of fuel oil into the US jumped 25% from last week to 142,000 b/d.
  • Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker MOC has first trade in over 5 years
    During and outside the MOC process however, offers for delivered 380 CST bunker were heard at $315-$316/mt.
  • Mild congestion for bunkers in Gibraltar may intensify: sources
    Small numbers of ships have been waiting to get into the port every day this week.
  • Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil at five-month low, while diesel ticks up
    Last month's announcement that Saudi Aramco was to resume supplying oil products supply to Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. has helped to ease differentials.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Full-year loss narrows, revenue up: Ecoslops
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy hires Per Funch-Nielsen
  • Global LNG trade up 5%, new markets fuel increase: IGU
  • Oiltanking to build new terminal in Texas City
    The Texas Independent Deepwater Expansion terminal will have 1.6 million cu m of storage.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 6.8% on week to 22.29 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 11.45 million barrels, down 7.1% from a week earlier.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum bunker trader leaves Singapore desk
  • Nigerian oil output slumps to 1.676 mil b/d in March: ministry
    Sources said output down mainly due to maintenance at the Bonga field, which averages around 150,000-200,000 b/d.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
PORTS
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
CUSTOMS
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
SHIPYARDS
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
EDUCATION
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
PORTS
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
ACCIDENTS
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
NEWS
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
PORTS
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
LOGISTICS
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
INSTITUTIONS
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
SHIPPING
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
NEWS
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.
DEFENCE
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
TRUCKING
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
LOGISTICS
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
NEWS
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
LOGISTICS
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
PORTS
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
SHIPPING
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
NEWS
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
LOGISTICS
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
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