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December 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • French shipping, fuel giants tie up in enormous 10-year supply LNG deal
  • Carrier response differs on ending rate slide in slack season
  • Japan's exports up 14pc to US$2.6 billion, biggest jump since 2008
  • IMO seeks more spending, more rules to counter global warming
  • Biggest to call in Canada, 14,500 TEUer docks at Prince Rupert
  • US port and truck interests divide over Trump's tax reform measures
  • Queen Margethe leads Danish trade mission to Ghana
  • US Coast Guard: Breaking ballast water rules means penalties
  • Suppliers need to prepare for an end to fossil fuels, says ICS
  • TransContainer profit up 102pc to US$39 million as sales rise 37pc
  • New China-Europe route is rich in intermodal transfers
  • Cathay group volumes rise 4.8pc in October to 180,706 tonnes
  • Airport security man arrested at Mumbai airport for fake terror note
  • Vienna Airport expands cargo unit, opens cold storage pharma hub
  • Strikes hit Frankfurt cargo capacity, driving forwarders away
  • Munich airport tops all with 10pc more cargo to 270,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Bunker suppliers called to prepare for death of fossil fuels in shipping
  • Classification stepping up to the digital challenge: IACS Chairman
  • CMA CGM Group merges subsidiaries MacAndrews & OPDR
  • COSCO tops container liftings in Q3
  • HMM tops schedule reliability in Oct.
  • IMO Secretary-General outlines challenges facing the Organization
  • India's global containerised ex-im trade records highest growth in Q3 2017, says report
  • MOL signs bauxite transport deal with Alufer Mining
  • SCI wins 'Training Award' at SAMEA Awards 2017
  • Somalia signs anti-piracy amendment
  • Marginal rise in coffee exports
  • Philippines delegation visits Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
  • VOC Port contributes to rehabilitation in storm-hit Nagercoil
  • Vice-President calls for strengthening SMEs
  • East Coast Maritime Forum 2017 in Kolkata to deliberate on key issues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US class I railroad certifies three new sites
  • Irish food for Australia
  • Operational changes in Finland-China Container traffic
  • Another term for Voionmaa at FSA
  • APL joins ICC to prevent transport of fake goods
  • PANYNJ closes deal for JFK refurbishment
  • Hapag-Lloyd and K + N agree to cut CO2
  • Swissport lures communications guru from Lufthansa
  • Bauxite from Africa carried by MOL
  • Air Seychelles sets tonnage record

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project
  • Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase
  • Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017
  • DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • New general agency agreement aims to reduce shipping disputes
  • Cargo crime gang truck raid thwarted by Swedish post service sting
  • Analysis: high times for investors in Expeditors, but risks remain
  • This is how China is feeding itself
  • Vietnam to remove tariffs on autoparts from January
  • Judge sides with port truckers in misclassification fight
  • Xeneta strengthens its services with an NVO team

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Auramarine solution eases ECA fuel changeovers
  • EBDG to design new Miller Boat Line car/passenger ferry
  • Tilted thruster produces 20% more effective thrust
  • Euronav sells its oldest VLCC for FPSO conversion
  • USCG: Don't expect BWMS to be "plug and play"
  • NLRB issues complaint against Pasha Hawaii
  • Bureau Veritas inks deal to class CMA CGM LNG boxships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Brussels clears Cosco takeover of OOCL
    The European Commission has approved Cosco's $6.3bn bid to buy OOCL parent company Orient Overseas (International) Ltd
  • Dynagas Partners posts lower third-quarter earnings
    LNG carrier owner had forecast softer third-quarter results owing to temporary factors including drydocking
  • Nigeria LNG aims for more 'flexibilities' in sales
    More destination-free cargoes from the world's fourth ranked exporting nation could increase tonne miles
  • Global shipping outlook for 2018 remains negative, says Fitch
    Lingering overcapacity slated to undermine improvement in market fundamentals
  • Look into the crystal ball - and decide what to do next
    With a broad market recovery and a brighter outlook, owners have a chance to avoid past mistakes in 2018
  • Top 10 Technology leaders 2017
    In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 15, here...
  • RCL looking to expand in 2018
    Intra-Asia player cites narrower demand and supply gap and low idle fleet percentage as reasons for cheer
  • FMC future in jeopardy under Trump administration
    A Washington insider warns that the Federal Maritime Commission risks drifting into a state of irrelevance
  • Japan's MOL signs five-year bauxite shipping contract with Alufer Mining
    MOL's ocean shipping services will support Alufer's bauxite production scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2018
  • Euronav offloads another elderly VLCC for $45m
    Company expects to reap a $20.3m gain on the transaction
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures loan facility for three ultramax vessels
    Update: Golden Ocean and Tiger Bulk become Scorpio shareholders after recent financing deals, separately
  • Korea's maritime graduates see drop in job opportunities
    Fewer students also wanted to major in maritime-related subjects, study shows
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    New orders remain limited but deliveries push fleet size to record highs
  • ABS creates digital leadership roles
    New senior positions and appointees signal shifting priorities
  • Capesize market sizzles to new heights
    The surge in the capesize sector has boosted the Baltic Dry Index to the highest level in almost four years
  • Australia and UAE climb the IMO ranks
    The two member states made history by gaining spots in IMO Council Category B

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Miami terminal back to normal after brief driver protest
  • Daseke adds three trucking companies to balance fleet
  • NJ tries again to rein in Waterfront Commission
  • Brexit talks breakdown stokes Europe transport fears
  • ODFL reports double-digit freight gains, rising yield
  • Floating terminal, new port eyed to ease Bangladesh congestion
  • ILA, USMX open talks amid optimism on contract extension
  • JNPT rules out changes to speedy import program

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Union takes on Pasha for crew quarters
    US labour regulator sets January hearing on complaint about lack of disclosure for newbuildings.
  • Dynagas' earnings fall short on lower revenue
    LNG shipowner saw third-quarter revenue lessen amid lower utilisation and rates partly due to trading on spot market.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding reborn
    Japanese yard dips into the history books as it takes on a new form.
  • Vroon fixes out VOS Start to MHI Vestas
    Walk-to-work ship to support Borkum Riffgrund II commissioning work.
  • JSW seeks 30 ships in $180m newbuild push
    Indian group wants to charter new vessels for coastal cement and steel business.
  • Havila Shipping lays up PSV
    Norwegian owner's latest move means 79 North Sea supply ships now stacked.
  • Korean Register launches drone surveys
    Classificiation society says new technology for inspections will reduce costs and downtime, and improve safety.
  • Olympic Shipping linked to third VLCC at Hyundai Heavy
    Greek owner said by some to have opted for an extra tanker newbuilding at Korean yard.
  • Three crew missing after cargoship sinks
    Search continuing after Sheng Hai lost off Shandong in storm.
  • Fitch Ratings stays negative on global shipping markets
    Capacity concerns mean ratings agency is not getting carried away with box and bulk upturns.
  • Sembcorp scoops Shell FPU job
    Singapore yard to build hull and topside for US Gulf Vito unit.
  • Tanker master held after Korean smash
    Final two bodies found following capsizing of fishing boat.
  • NCSP Group profit falls
    Russian port company NCSP Group has seen its profit fall back in the opening nine months of the year. It logged a profit of $359.354m in the period, down by more than a quarter from the same stretch of 2016. The slide in the company's bottom line came despite revenue inching up by 1.9% to $661.557m. The company did not offer any commentary to explain the factors influencing its performance.
  • Frederic Barnaud to take helm at Pavilion Energy
    Outgoing Gazprom Marketing & Trading chief to head up emerging Singapore LNG player
  • Shinyo International takes cover on capesize
    Fred Cheng company reported to have fixed out bulker bought last year on short period deal.
  • EIB provides $148m to Wartsila
    European investment bank coughs up cash for eco-engine research.
  • Songa Bulk set to move into the black in coming quarter
    Fourth quarter set to mark the beginning of profitable period, Pareto says.
  • Fujian Shengda makes dry debut
    Chinese company picks local yard for new handysize.
  • Uljanik Plovidba seeks debt refinancing
    Croatian owner's move to include partial rejigging of existing borrowings.
  • HSH Nordbank could go for $237m
    Three bidders vie for German lender in privatisation bidding.
  • Refiners seek VLCC term deals in India
    IOC and Bharat Petroleum switch to long-term tanker charter policy.
  • MOL signs bauxite capesize contract
    Japanese owner to ship cargoes from Guinea for five years.
  • Euronav profits again as it sells another VLCC
    New York-listed owner offloads oldest remaining ship for FPSO conversion - and gain of $20m.
  • China gas imports set for four-fold increase
    Clean air policy has resulted in a surge in demand with much of that being met by shipped in cargoes.
  • Sembcorp Marine close to semi-submersible sale
    After several false dawns Singapore offshore yard may finally sell ex-John Fredriksen rig.
  • Total to supply LNG for CMA CGM giants
    French oil major considering chartering LNG bunkering vessel to deliver fuel to ships in Europe.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • MOL begins 'multi-dimensional analysis' of causes of on-vessel incidents
    Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and a subsidiary, will this month begin using multi-dimensional analysis of the causes ...
  • Old Dominion posts improved operational metrics
    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) reported operating metric improvements into the fourth quarter of 2017, withan increase in less-than...
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne + Nagel agree to cut CO2 emissions 17% by 2020
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd and Swiss-based transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel have reached an agreement to commit the...
  • CMA CGM sells 90% interest in Global Gateway South Terminal
    The CMA CGM Group has completed the sale of a 90 percent equity interest in Global Gateway South Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, the F...
  • Could clean diesel tech help eliminate drayage related pollution?
    When the adjoining Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports approved an update to their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) environmental initiative in...
  • U.S. trade deficit rises 8.6% in October
    The U.S. trade deficit totaled $48.7 billion in October, an 8.6 percent uptick from September, as export value remained flat amid rising im...
  • Port of LA looking to attract investors via new purpose-built website
    The Port of Los Angeles has launched a new investor website so that it can better communicate with its invested stakeholders, including cur...
  • Canada strengthens ties with China, but trade deal remains uncertain
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, agreed to continue e...
  • U.S., Mexico launch border-crossing cargo pilot
    A six-month pilot program that allows the pre-inspection of U.S.-bound cargo in Mexico by U.S. customs officials has launched after six yea...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2017
  • Oil futures rebound before release of US inventory data
    NYMEX January crude rose 15 cents Tuesday to $57.62/b ahead of weekly US inventory data expected to show a draw in crude stocks, while NYMEX crack spreads reversed higher after settling multi-month lows Monday.
  • Goldman Sachs raises 2018 Brent oil prices forecast to $62/b
    Goldman Sachs raised Monday its oil price forecasts for 2018 and 2019, citing a more optimistic view on global oil demand growth and the risk that OPEC could overshoot on efforts to rebalance the oil market.
  • PDVSA submits all contracts, senior positions to validation
    All contracts and senior positions in Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA will be reviewed as part of restructuring and the corruption investigation being carried out in the oil industry, oil minister Manuel Quevedo said.
  • Nov NWE HSFO barge volumes highest since Jan ahead of destocking
    Fuel oil barge volumes traded in Northwest Europe for November hit their highest levels since January this year as de-stocking ramped up ahead of the holiday season.
  • Malta bunker premium over benchmark reaches two-month high
    Bunker fuel in Malta strengthened to its highest point in over eight weeks against the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark Monday on good demand.
  • UKC-USGC Panamax rates surge on tight availability, strong interest
    Dirty Panamax vessel rates from the UK-Continent to the US Gulf Coast have surged to their highest level in roughly 10 months on tight vessel availability, rising bunker costs and increased interest for east to west deliveries of fuel oil and crude oil.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: World Bunker Suppliers hires new Fujairah bunker trader
  • Wartsila, GTT ink deal to develop LNG fuel tank, supply systems for marine sector
    Wartsila and GTT will provide shipowners and operators with smart marine solutions.

›››File
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
››› 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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