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BRIEFS
July 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Could CMA CGM be after OOCL following Cosco's silence?
  • Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger creates younger, bigger and more efficient fleet
  • Carriers face challenge and urged to 'optimise' their networks
  • APL is named 'Best Shipping Line in The Trans-Pacific'
  • Trump takes tougher stance on trade with partners China, Japan and S Korea
  • Modernisation project to double capacity of Florida International Terminal
  • S Korea extends financial help for construction of new Cebu container port
  • Seaport projects in West Africa are overshadowed by uncertainties
  • India to introduce one uniform tax on goods and services nationwide
  • Forwarders expect margin pressure to intensify over next 5 years
  • HKIA handles record 4.6m tonnes of airfreight
  • AA Cargo opens pharma facility at London Heathrow
  • Survival of African air transport market in jeopardy

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Govts called on to look at ways to implement legislation backing fair treatment of seafarers
  • IRClass releases rules for LNG-fuelled coastal & inland vessels & pleasure crafts
  • Pendulum Express Lines launches services to India
  • Sabari Container Terminals celebrates 15 years of operations
  • TKPL marks Founders' Day by supporting noble causes
  • HAROPA recognised as 'Best Seaport in Europe' & 'Best Green Port'
  • Mumbai Port Trust organises tree plantation drive
  • Nepal seeks GST waiver on trade through India
  • Global air freight demand increases 13 pc in May
  • CAI estimates cotton crop for 2016-17 season at 336.25 lakh bales
  • Commerce Ministry lays stress on strengthening regulatory & standards framework
  • Ministry of Food Processing establishes GST facilitation cell

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Canadian programme to ease transportation bottlenecks welcomed
  • Hong Kong Customs makes huge ivory seizure
  • MR fleet outperforms in depressed charter market
  • Japan to take the MEPC helm
  • Independent SM Line needs big ships and partners, says SC Lowy executive
  • Japanese lines seek short-term charters
  • Legal pressures mount for Economou and DryShips

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Digitisation will bring a new era for shipping, but only 'the fittest' will survive
  • NOOs seeing more of their containerships idle thanks to overcapacity
  • Analysis - Eddie Stobart Logistics going for gold, but IPO wins no medals
  • Brexit plea for pragmatism: they think it's all Dover...
  • Ryan Ellis and Ray Wood join Virgin Atlantic Cargo sales team
  • Global device shipments will fall, marginally, this year, says Gartner
  • Start-up aims to change our perception of shipping services

Marine Logweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Vigor starts construction of fifth RB-M C for NYPD Harbor Unit
  • AMC delivers versatile windfarm support vessel
  • Italian owner takes delivery of first Damen tug
  • Campbell Transportation adds to barge and towboat fleet
  • Deltamarin to support construction of LNG fueled RoPax

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Between the Lines: Maersk cyber-attack slows vessels
    A look at the operational impact of the attack and the exposure of other carriers
  • APM Terminals resumes Rotterdam operations
    Automated Maasvlakte II systems took longer than expected to restart.
  • LNG carriers to benefit from Trump push in Poland
    President promotes US LNG as alternative to Russian gas
  • Capesize rates fall to lowest since mid-February
    China coal restriction undermines demand for vessels
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings forecasts $272m profit for first half
    Meanwhile, China Merchants Energy Shipping's net gain is expected to drop by up to 70%
  • Hideaki Saito elected MEPC chair
    Japanese official will oversee challenging meeting in 2018
  • Stolt-Nielsen profits tumble as chemtanker market shows no imminent improvement
    Pressure on rates blamed on new ships joining global fleet
  • Tale of a tug
    We are told ships controlled by artificial intelligence would be safer than ones operated by fallible human beings. Why should...
  • Total offshore project delayed by SHI yard accident in May
    Completion of Martin Linge project in Norway postponed by a year, until first half of 2019
  • Eagle Bulk secures $61m credit facility
    Facility can be boosted to $100m if conditions are met
  • CIMC Enric to make second attempt to acquire Sinopacific Offshore
    Agreed price of $118m is higher than in the previous attempt
  • Diana Containerships pays off $85m balance of RBS loan
    Company settled loan with new credit facilities from Addiewell and Diana Shipping
  • Swiber seeks extension of judicial management period
    Group needs more time to work out restructuring plans with creditors
  • Daily Briefing
  • FSL Trust initiates legal action against former chief executive
    Trust accuses Alan Hatton of alleged breach of duties
  • Seanergy sees strength in capesizes despite first-quarter loss
    Claudia Restis-backed owner 'actively pursuing' further acquisitions in the segment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Cosco heading for hefty profit turnaround in first half
  • TraPac to move Jaxport terminal to cut deepening cost
  • ILWU unionization push threatens employer oversight of LA-LB terminals
  • CMA CGM adds call to Saint John, New Brunswick
  • Heartland Express buys IDC, builds truckload 'density'
  • Indian import tax pinching container lines
  • Yildirim, pursuing Ports America, seeks buyer for CMA CGM stake
  • Samsung: Carrier consolidation lifting rates
  • Idle fleet stalls, charter rates slide
  • Diana Containerships settles RBS bank loan
  • Heavy-freight hauler Daseke completes third 2017 merger
  • Slower JNPT growth dampens major Indian port throughput
  • Need for scale and partners looms on SM Line horizon

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • MOL tanker grounded on US West Coast
    No reports of personnel injuries or environmental damage after ship ran aground earlier today.
  • Navigator Holdings signs new debt deals
    Handysize and midsize gas ship owner has newbuildings to pay for this year.
  • Bank brings distressed supramax to Wisdom at bargain price
  • Law firm warns on Jones Act foreign rebuilds
    Ruling from regulators suggests change in criteria for approving repairs at non-US shipyards.
  • New Chinese name emerges with confident debut deal
    A low-key Chinese dry-bulk player emerges with open-hatch bulker duo as her links to the financial empire of the of Macau casino giant Stanley Ho are revealed
  • Erasmus and Minsheng Trust team up on capes
    John Su-led outfit continues to expand its dry cargo fleet with new lease finance partner
  • Hafnia Tankers denies return to China's CSSC OME yard for MR newbuildings
  • Aegean continues clear-out of older tankers
  • BW Group dives into LR2 sector with Daehan deal
    Contract for up to eight ships marks group's second move in newbuild market in 2017
  • Owner puts up private cash to cover employee embezzlement
    A resigning employee was caught embezzling $4.6m from Shanghai-listed bunkering tanker owner Lonyer Fuels and now the owning family is putting up its own cash to shield other shareholders from losses.
  • Atle Bergshaven to pay $29m for Bergshav stake
  • Valero leads way for US refiners into Mexico's gasoline market
    Bid to build marine storage facilities underscores growing seaborne market between US and Mexico
  • New era dawns for Asia trades to New York
    The raising of the Bayonne Bridge is tempting carriers to deploy larger vessels, but threatens freight rates on a key trade.
  • Neu charters second big ship to Texas Gas & Oil
    Low rates and ample vessel supply push Bahamas-registered LPG distributor to step back into chartering market
  • Cyber attack to cost Maersk more than $50m
  • Lines in charter charge for big vessels at bargain rates
    Analysts perplexed by flat market as demand for neo-panamax boxships picks up
  • Hanseatic Unity is 'a price-taker not price-maker'
    Lines operators have nothing to worry about as tonnage provider plays downs what impact it can have on the market
  • Five big boxship owners unite to create 200-ship chartering giant
    Two new partners link up with Hanseatic Unity Chartering to forge a partnership of 'like-minded owners' able to service the merging mega-liners
  • Bulker and tanker spending spikes in first half of 2017
    Listed dry cargo owners lead the sale-and-purchase market while both public and private tanker firms seek bargains
  • Shipping can't follow Trump's lead and slow-steam on climate change
    The US president may be able to ignore the effects of global warming. Other world leaders don't have that luxury, and nor does our industry
  • Judge keeps shackles on Cosco ship in battle with GO Shipping
  • Warring sides in OSV chartering dispute turn to US appeals court
    Harvey Gulf International Marine and Hornbeck raise 'novel question' of lien law for offshore service companies in US Gulf waters
  • Debate over recycling of floating offshore structures
    NGOs, unions and politicians bid to make sure decommissioning of offshore fleet is done to high safety and environmental standards
  • Golar LNG celebrates being first to convert gas ship into floater
  • Scrap market slump confirmed
    Demolition volumes are down but activity is expected to pick up again as uncertainty in Asia is resolved
  • Njord venture raises capital to buy Turkish chemical tanker
  • MOL gives insight into Yamal project shuttle ship coup
  • Owners rush for Pertamina time charter
  • Golar primed for multiple LNG carrier deal with Gail
    Other owners also in the mix but Indian gas buyer is expected to return for second helping that could lift its haul of chartered tonnage to eight ships
  • K Line set to manage up-for-sale BP LNG carrier
  • Spot fixtures flatten but signs of tighter market emerge
  • Qatar scraps plan for more Q-ship engine conversions
    Dry-docking deadline passes on retrofit project for Q-max and Q-flex fleet amid concern that vessels will be too old to reap the full benefit
  • Mitsui aframax sale attracts interest from multiple buyers
  • Merger lays foundation for a bright future, says Kennedy Marr
  • Japanese group set to sell more vintage VLCCs
  • Kennedy Marr pulls Maersk into subsea arena
    After snapping up UK specialist, Maersk Broker wants to focus more sharply on offshore advisory services
  • McDermott primed for growth with 80% boost to credit line

American Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • China looks to reduce logistics costs
    China is taking measures to reduce logistics costs and improve logistics efficiency, according to the State Council of the People's Republi...
  • Intermodal rates continue to rise, but at a slower pace
    Intermodal pricing in May 2017 continued to expand, but the pace of growth slowed, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index repo...
  • Truckload rates stabilize in May
    Truckload rates stabilized in May 2017 after April put a stop to a 13-month free fall in pricing, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul ...
  • Daseke continues North American expansion with Steelman purchase
    Flatbed conglomerate Daseke, Inc., has acquired The Steelman Companies for an undisclosed price, the company said in a statement. The acqu...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic picks up steam in June
    Total freight rail carload and intermodal originations in the United States totaled 2.18 million in June 2017, an increase of 4.5 percent f...
  • Port of Redwood City, Cemex re-up with 10-year deal
    The Port of Redwood City and Cemex Aggregates (Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC) have inked a new 10-year lease on 8.2 acres of ma...
  • Report: Yildirim to sell 24% stake in CMA CGM
    Turkey's Yildirim Holding, chaired by Robert Yuksel Yildirim, has decided to sell its 24 percent stake in CMA CGM, according to reports fro...
  • COSCO expects $272m profit for first half 2017
    COSCO Shipping Holdings expects a profit of 1.85 billion yuan (U.S. $272 million) for the first half of 2017, fueled by an improved shippin...
  • Executive Moves: Virgin Atlantic Cargo and SLSI
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Virgin Atlantic Cargo names head of global accounts and regional sales manager for the United Kingdom, whil...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 6, 2017
  • Oil complex strength sapped in late trading as US output rebounds
    NYMEX August crude settled up 39 cents at $45.52/b, below its intraday high of $46.53/b. ICE September Brent settled 32 cents higher at $48.11/b, after touching $49.18/b at one point.
  • OIL OUTLOOK: Americas bunker markets expecting more low prices in H2 2017
    - Negative margins prompt 'desperation' in Gulf Coast bunker market - Industry hoping for more clarity on roadmap to 2020 IMO sulfur cap
  • High export demand constrains bunker availability at Piraeus: sources
    Bunker fuel at Piraeus, Greece, was tight Thursday following high allocation of material for exports, bunker sources said Thursday.
  • US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil refiner yields and production at new 2017 lows
    US fuel oil production fell 19% from the week prior and the largest week on week decline since the week ended June 6, 2014, when it fell 21%, the data showed. The EIA data has been collected since the week ended August 20, 1982.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Shipping emerging from doldrums despite higher 2017 bunker prices: Moody's
    The shipping industry has laid the foundations of a turnaround, which is unlikely to be derailed by possible higher bunker prices, ratings agency Moody's said in its 12-month outlook on Thursday.
  • Mixed bunker availability at Malta following surge in premium over benchmark
    Supply of bunker fuel at Malta was heard mixed Thursday, amid a year high in the assessment's premium over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Geopolitics and regulations - twin headache for bunkers in H2 2017
    - Blending set to make fuel quality management more complex - MFMs unlikely to completely eradicate quantity disputes - Industry consolidation to continue as margins shrink
  • FUTURES: Crude recovers on short-covering after overnight crash
  • Bureau Veritas' new rules expected promote ESS, help shipowners cut emissions
    Electric power provided by an ESS can be used to reduce or eliminate emissions.

›››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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