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BRIEFS
July 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco's acquistion of OOCL is 'far from certain': Alphaliner
  • Hamburg a vital link in China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative
  • Spanish dockworkers end strike after striking deal with employers
  • Cyberattack on Maersk's global systems has knock-on effect on APMT Mumbai
  • Maersk expands in India with launch of new papaya service to Dubai
  • ICTSI Manila ready for peak season with operations moving in a 'healthy' pace
  • Hiab launches fast and easy new semi-automatic folding cranes
  • Dellner Dampers to supply parts for cranes built by ZPMC
  • SIA Cargo and port of Singapore clinch top accolades
  • New Customs declaration fallback service in place for UK airfreight
  • WFS wins 3-yr contract to handle Singapore Airlines' cargo in Stockholm
  • Cargolux adds Atlanta to US services from Zhengzhou in China

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Container shipping industry likely to achieve balance in supply & demand by 2020, says report
  • Hamburg Süd recognised as top ranked carrier by Agriculture Transportation Coalition in US
  • SM Line augmenting fleet, planning more services
  • Working group launches latest industry guidelines on cyber security
  • Operations at all APM Terminals' locations stabilised
  • Air cargo traffic seeing steady growth
  • Organised logistics players seen benefiting from GST
  • GST Master Class to be held on six days
  • Implementation of GST in Customs-24x7 Helpdesk at JNCH
  • Exim Club, Vadodara elects new office-bearers for 2017-18

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Insurers issue warning following murder of hostage crew members
  • UASC kept its financial cards close to its chest
  • Dry bulk fleet growth hits 27-month high in May
  • Second month of Qatar crisis looms
  • Seoul to revise tenders for dry bulk shipping companies
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to suspend PCTC-focused dock

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • OOCL now a target for CMA CGM following silence from Cosco?
  • New air freight index shows forwarders not so bullish on September volumes
  • Shipping industry overcapacity could disappear in two years - but only if...
  • VGM and more: improving container standards
  • WiseTech buys Brazilian logistics software rival Bysoft
  • Amazon's vision: delivery drone beehives in every city
  • Nicola Byrne becomes IEA's first female president
  • GEFCO appoints Emmanuel Delachambre to executive committee

Marine Logweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Wartsila waterjets to power Molslinjen high speed RoPax cat
  • ABS completes EU MRV emissions monitoring plan assessment
  • LNG fueled research ship to have MacGregor equipment
  • Bulgarian shipyard delivers first of three RAmparts 2700 tugs
  • Miura BWMS gets closer to USCG type approval
  • Austal Philippines launches 50 m Incat Crowther design cat
  • Industry group updates cyber security guidelines for ships
  • Hyundai Heavy in first HiMSEN engine licensing deal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Despite increased scrapping, global containership capacity continues to surge
  • China coal worries put pressure on panamax bulkers
    Coal into India trade active in spot market in past week
  • Liquid fuels and the future of product tanker demand
    Headwinds for product tankers: IEA targets diesel-guzzling trucks, and Volvo kills the internal combustion engine
  • Chinese newbuilding prices go south again
    Buyer appetite for fresh bulker tonnage has declined in the second quarter, say shipbrokers
  • Baltic's LPG index heading below $20 for first time in 10 months
    Lack of cargoes leading to lacklustre summer for VLGCs
  • US soyabean exporters weigh up boxes over barges
    Outbound shipments of the commodity are rising, but the shift to containerisation is slow
  • Update to cyber guidelines raises deeper security questions
    Petya ransomware attack a wake-up call for entire shipping industry
  • Iran sets out bold port expansion plans
    Following the lifting of sanctions, country aims to become a gateway to Middle East and Central Asia
  • EU looking to IMO to impress
    Crucial European lawmakers in London split over IMO's performance at MEPC 71
  • China and India policy changes add to dry bulk market uncertainty
    New regulations in the coal market to reshape bulker demand
  • Vessel designs have become less efficient, say green pressure groups
    Standards need to be tightened to maintain the momentum of efficiency gains, say NGOs
  • Gulf crisis spills over into IMO
    Qatar slams Gulf states on the international stage demanding end to alleged convention violations
  • Time to appreciate the risks taken in salvage operations
    More transparency from all sides would be a welcome first step in determining what is needed to ensure the sector...
  • HHI to set up engine making facility with Saudi Aramco and Dussur
    Joint venture to develop the facility in the King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex at Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia
  • Economou and DryShips face lawsuit over share issuance
    Plaintiff seeks to prevent company from issuing new shares below a stated price
  • Piracy incidents fall to five-year low, IMB finds
    Co-operation between Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines lowers incidents around Philippines
  • Who killed LOF?
    Insurers have undermined the world's most famous salvage contract but are they also pummelling the salvage industry to the brink...
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Competition hotting up on Asia-Hawaii trade
  • HMM exit from LA terminal could herald more shake-ups
  • Trucker frustration with delays at NY-NJ's APM Terminal mounts
  • Boxes pile up at Santos as dredging woes deepen
  • Mexico, Canada prepare rules on trucker hours, ELDs
  • US maritime regulators urged to understand, track blockchain
  • Barges face longer delays at Antwerp and Rotterdam
  • DB Cargo shipping Volvos on China-Europe rail route
  • Hapag-Lloyd scores bond success
  • Global air cargo rally gains momentum
  • VTG expands European rail fleet with Nacco acquisition
  • CMA CGM expands India-Africa service rotation

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • US investor takes on Economou's DryShips
    Shareholder derivative lawsuit, which names Kalani as co-conspirator, aims at halting share offerings.
  • Eagle Bulk levers up with new term loan facility
    Lender syndicate takes as collateral nine Greenship Bulk Trust vessels that company acquired.
  • Alco Shipping crew reports abandonment
    Seafarers report increasing deprivation including lack of pay, food and medical care.
  • Yasa cools talk of ultramax bulker order at Yangzijiang
    Yasa Shipping is being linked to an order for bulkers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The Turkish owner, however, is dismissing the speculation. Industry sources say Yasa is ordering up to eight ultramaxes at the Singapore-listed yard for delivery in 2019. The deal would be for four firm vessels and four options. "Yasa has signed a letter of intent with Yangzijiang", claimed one market source. "Th
  • Petros Pappas takes the helm at UK Defence Club
    Directors of FD&D mutual choose shipowner experienced in high level litigation as chairman
  • Alfa Laval wins deal for ballast treatment gear
    Order for retrofit comes as owners may, or may not, face deadline on installing ballast kit.
  • Trafigura signs deal to take US crude at export dock
    Agreement to buy crude oil at export dock shows ongoing US export ramp-up.
  • Canada seizes tanker with Kurdish crude
    Italian owner Finaval and Vitol are caught in the middle of re-emerging tensions between Iraq and KRG.
  • FSL summons ex-CEO to appear in court
    Singapore-based firm orders former chief executive to court seven months after departure.
  • Spanish owners seek to stop the rot
    Controlled fleet set to rise to highest level in 32 years, but national flag shrinking.
  • Diana Containerships settles RBS loan
    Greek owner pays $85m of outstanding $128.9m through two new facilities with Diana Shipping and Addiewell.
  • Petrogress buys into Cypriot shipyard
    Piraeus tanker owner to invest in and expand F&T facility in Limassol.
  • P&O Ferries freight volumes at record levels
    First six months have outshone any in UK owner's modern history.
  • Fulford-Smith throws in towel on restaurant business
    Affinity (Shipping) founder and shipbroker Richard Fulford-Smith is exiting the restaurant and bar business after eight years, blaming inflation, spiralling business rates and the impact of the Brexit vote for a slowdown in trade. Three restaurants and bars in London - Dickie Fitz, The Lady Ottoline and Princess Victoria - owned and run by Fulford-Smith, Anna his wife and their associates under t
  • ITF and employers fail to reach pay deal
    Second round of discussions in Tokyo proves tough as union and owners set to meet later this year.
  • IMO moves toward ballast water extension
    Regulators set to rubber stamp deal that will give owners at least two more years before they have to fit treatment systems
  • AHTS rates jump in North Sea
    Charterers paying $10,000 more per day as supply tightens in Norway and UK.
  • EMGS pushes up ship utilisation
    Survey company employed one operational vessel for 85% of second quarter.
  • Maersk working towards 'full recovery'
    Danish conglomerate tries to keep cargo flowing with the minimum disruption following cyber-attack.
  • Monjasa: expanded Panana Canal boosting volumes
    Danish fuel supplier expects daily transits to increase further.
  • Cruiseship deck more polluted than London
    Channel 4 investigation finds extremely high levels of harmful particulates on P&O Cruises ship.
  • Fjord Line buys back $12m of bonds
    Norwegian ferry owner spends cash from new loan to retire earlier debt.
  • Fredriksen's DESS orders wellboat duo
    Joint venture with SolstadFarstad charters newbuilds to tycoon's Marine Harvest.
  • Volstad Maritime in restructuring deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner secures support from its lenders for bond redemption.
  • 'Deep crisis' as ABG loss hits $127m
    Heavily indebted Indian yard says shipbuilding operations have halted, but some repair continues.
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands notes issue to $511m
    German owner completes Luxembourg fundraiser to redeem earlier debt.
  • MPCC makes it ship number 13
    Oslo-listed owner continues expansion with deal for German container vessel.
  • Philippine troops find beheaded Vietnam sailors
    Bodies identified as those of two of five remaining crew from hijacked bulker.
  • SSA establishes new bunker body
    Trade association says move prompted by IMO sulphur cap and rising use of LNG as fuel.
  • Oldendorff launches Vietnam coal-transshipment hub
    German bulker giant expands its transshipping operation with new facility in Asia.
  • SITC eyes return to newbuilding sector
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner looking for up to four new feeder ships, as analyst upgrades stock.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • UPS can now use golf carts for deliveries in Kentucky
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) can now use golf carts to deliver packages in Kentucky, thanks to a new state law allowing delivery driver...
  • Cargolux expands service to Ecuador
    Cargolux Airlines, a Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier, on July 2 began offering four scheduled weekly flights to and from the capital cit...
  • WiseTech strikes deal to buy Bysoft
    Australia-based logistics enterprise software provider WiseTech Global reached a deal to acquire Bysoft Solucoes em Sistemas Para Comercio ...
  • Rhenus acquires Australian freight forwarder
    German third-party logistics provider Rhenus Logistics signed an agreement on June 16 to buy Australian freight forwarding company O'Brien ...
  • EU, Japan nearing agreement on trade deal
    The European Union appears to be closing in on a new free trade agreement with Japan. EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström was in Tokyo...
  • IATA: Air cargo volumes jump 12.7% in May
    Global demand for air cargo in May 2017 surged 12.7 percent compared with the same month a year ago, surpassed the 8.7 percent growth recor...
  • Seaspan continues discussion on Wang's future
    Containership leasing giant Seaspan Corp. is continuing discussions surrounding the employment agreement modifications for Chief Executive ...
  • NTSB blames fiery 2015 BNSF crash on deferred track work
    The probable cause a fiery derailment of a BNSF ethanol train on Sept. 19, 2015 near Lesterville, S.D., was deferred track maintenance, acc...
  • American adds cold capacity for pharma at Heathrow
    American Airlines Cargo has opened a new temperature-controlled room at its cargo facility in the London-Heathrow Airport that is aimed at ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Analysts mystified as comments by Russia's Novak send oil complex tumbling
    ICE September Brent settled $1.82 lower at $47.79/b Wednesday, while prompt NYMEX August crude fell $1.94 to settle at $45.13/b.
  • Med-North HSFO spread at 11-week low on strong selling: sources
  • UPDATE: Qatar rejects Saudi-led demands, awaits new measures
    - Saudi Arabia and allies meet in Cairo to discuss response - Qatar preparing for long-term isolation - Foreign minister confirms Qatar will not close Dolphin pipeline
  • Black Sea bunker market poised for some support from harvest season
    Harvest season traditionally ramps up through July and is at its peak in August-September.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Istanbul bunker premium over CIF Med cargoes hits five-week high
    Bunker market conditions at Istanbul were steady Monday and Tuesday, with reasonable demand and availability.
  • Lanka Marine Services puts first double-hulled bunker barge into service
    Barge's delivery rate of 700 mt/hour will cater to growing trend towards larger parcel sizes.
  • Russia's Gazpromneft-Lubricants eyes marine lubes growth in Caspian Sea ports
    "The Caspian Sea is a promising region with a great potential, and we plan to increase our presence in the area in the nearest future," company's head head of marine lube oils business said.
  • Russia, China step up gas projects, oil partnership as Xi visits Moscow
    - Gazprom, CNPC agree first gas flow via Power of Siberia for Dec 2019- Rosneft, CEFC sign strategic cooperation agreement

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› 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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