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December 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy Asia-Mideast/Med/ECSA rate increases
  • Maersk still leads as biggest box carrier with Hamburg Sud buyout
  • Japan's trade surplus up 21pc in October, exports up 2pc
  • Containership fleet tops 21 million TEU mark, reports Alphaliner
  • Fall in US scrap paper exports to accelerate on tighter rules
  • Seattle, Tacoma up 6pc to 2.45 million TEU in first 10 months
  • Sino-Canada talks stall, China balks at too many trendy strings attached
  • Container lessors see sellers' market with global shipping upturn
  • ERTMS threatens competitiveness of Dutch railways
  • Bangladesh starts WTO pilot scheme to cut port congestion
  • Forwarders go hi-tech to beat digital logistics disruptors
  • AirBridgeCargo 10-month volume up 15pc to 575,000 tonnes in 2017
  • Irish-owned Safair and Airlink seek South Africa's okay to unite
  • Air cargo screening expected to grow 6pc a year till 2021: study
  • Asia Pacific airlines cargo grows 5.8pc in October: AAPA

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • GAC wins excellence in logistics award
  • London P&I Club warns of increased risk at congested Chittagong anchorage
  • MOL & others jointly earn AIP for design of LNG-powered coal carrier
  • Latvia's Riga port seeks enhanced cooperation with India
  • India likely to operationalise INSTC next month
  • New Logistics Division created in Department of Commerce
  • FIEO welcomes Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy
  • Govt revises tariff value of various products
  • RBI maintains status quo on key rates
  • Revised FTP will make Indian exports more competitive, says Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GAC Samudera - 3PL partner for Cussons
  • Estonians first Europeans to operate CRJ200 SF
  • New brand for Swiss headhunting and HR company
  • Major client anchors in Lubeck
  • Logistics for urea and ammonia plant
  • New project in Southampton
  • Massport hires Gleason for business development
  • CMA CGM cashing out in Los Angeles
  • Enhancing rail network to Arctic region
  • From Nigeria to Dubai
  • Changing platforms: from Inttra to Xeneta
  • Three more companies join Daseke
  • China trains ramp up Duisport volumes
  • New rail line opens in Central Asia
  • Iata predicts next cargo record year
  • More hinterland connections for port of Zeebrugge

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Southeast Asia looks to capitalise on China's Belt and Road
  • East Africa attracts Belt and Road investment
  • Brexit fears prompts P&I European mainland move
  • Lloyd's marine insurer explains US platform launch
  • Port group ABP seeks to boost UK's Brexit economy with launch of 'rejuvenated' property arm
  • How Middle East can benefit from China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Fujian Guohang orders three bulk carriers at Wuchang Shipbuilding
  • 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 6, 2017
  • Hamburg Süd fleet could be cut as Maersk faces up to takeover conditions
  • Blog alert on the ease of cyber attacks on ships was pure scaremongering
  • The ACID test for air freight safety: successfully sharing incident data
  • ICAO backs new air cargo rules on lithium batteries and other dangerous goods
  • More market-leading brands join the fight against the trade in fake goods
  • APMT backs off from selling facilities at India's Pipavav port
  • UPS, overwhelmed by online orders, warns of delivery delays

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • VIDEO: VT Halter Marine launches second LNG-fueled Crowley ConRo
  • Shell Marine books major COSCO Shipping marine lubricants order
  • Resolve strengthens client services team
  • MOL plans to use LNG to fuel a coal carrier
  • MAN's ME-GI and ME-LGI engines mark operating hour milestone
  • Underwater permanent repair means no delay for chemical tanker
  • De Nora names Kyriacou GM of Balpure BWMS business unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Angelicoussis greenlights first FSRU in new LNG spree
    Maran Gas adds optional second regas unit to original deal with DSME and orders two more carriers
  • Christmas cheer engulfs dry bulk owners
    Positivity expected to continue through next year as market is in balance, but participants need to refrain from newbuilding orders
  • BW LPG expects Marcus Hook exports to mainly benefit VLGCs
    Energy Transfer Partners' Mariner East 2 pipeline widely predicted to boost LPG tanker demand in 2018
  • Tanker owners optimistic over 2018 earnings prospects
    Scrapping and falling oil stocks could trigger market recovery, leading owners say
  • DryLog buys two Mitsui supramaxes
    Peter Livanos-backed company said to have exercised purchase options
  • Ridgebury Tankers confirms deal for four VLCCs
    Riverstone-backed firm looks at four-year investment span to sidestep regulatory hurdles
  • Asian shipbuilders join the IMO
    Ninety percent of global shipbuilders now have direct influence in the IMO
  • Period rates for tankers pressured by limited charter interest
    The S&P market is active, with several sale and leaseback deals seen
  • China consolidates its power in Top 10 box ports 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how China's dominance in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    As our recently published Outlook 2018 series showed, conditions are ripe for a sustained market recovery in many sectors -...
  • Shippers versus carriers: from confrontation to collaboration
    Relations between carriers and shippers have been strained in the past, but with renewed effort there is scope to bring...
  • Vitol to take Latvian Shipping private
    Extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on December 20
  • Australia provides $78m to integrate maritime safety services
    Government funding over a 10-year period to help shipping transition to a national system versus state-specific, with the Australian Maritime...
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to raise $1.4bn through share offering
    Part of the proceeds will go toward paying off corporate bonds and other debt maturing in 2018
  • MOL secures approval in principle for LNG-powered bulker
    Vessel is designed with the LNG fuel tank at the stern to optimise cargo capacity
  • Chinese ports set for boost from robust global trade and sector consolidation
    Government-driven consolidation of Chinese port sector is nowhere near the end, says OCBC Research
  • Shipping industry groups call for ban on carriage of high-sulphur fuel oil
    A ban on the carriage of fuel oil with content exceeding 0.5% sulphur will help prepare for the full implementation...
  • Aluminium demand to grow 4% a year over next five years, says Rio Tinto
    Improved demand scenario likely to continue over a 15-year span and present opportunities for dry bulk vessel owners
  • DSME fined for late issuing of subcontractors' contracts
    Shipbuilder issued a total of 1,143 contracts only after subcontractors had started work
  • Sembcorp Marine unit inks pact with Shell for floating production facility
    Vessel will be deployed to the Mississippi Canyon in the US
  • IACS chairman reiterates call for pro-investment rules to boost new technology adoption
    Association in the process of adapting regulations to new requirements and removing regulatory barriers, says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • NY-NJ truckers wary as chassis depot exits APM Terminals
  • ILA-USMX contract talks break off over automation
  • Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms
  • New Russian rail operator set to boost competition
  • Cosco given EU green light for OOIL takeover
  • Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy
  • Maersk: Indian reforms put trade on path for growth
  • Latin America tops Maersk's trade lanes after Hamburg Süd takeover

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Grupo TMM to spin off indebted subsidiary
    Mexican shipowner to sell 85% of its interest in TMM Division Maritima to remove subsidiary's debt from balance sheet.
  • Solvang shareholders tender to Steensland
    Latest offer from group backed by chairman receives nominal interest as market price above offer.
  • Pyxis Tankers plots new $4.8m equity raise
    New York-listed tanker owner looks to offer stock to private investors, possibly to lower debt.
  • China's ICBC sale-leaseback book hits $10bn
    Popularity of sale-leasebacks is fueling growth of Chinese lessors, says ICBC executive.
  • obensmith shares lessons from bulker market 'depression'
    Genco Shipping chief guides on the right levels of debt and dividend payments.
  • Crowley realigns shipping and other units
    Closely held company looks to restructure units to better focus company on different segments.
  • Saverys: 'If you can't stand over ordering, leave shipping'
    CMB chief Alexander Saverys says continued recovery in dry bulk will depend on demand.
  • GTT gears up for LNG fuelling future
    French cargo containment system designer buys Singapore-based Ascenz.
  • Craig Stevenson: '2018 is a turnaround year'
    Financial and then freight markets are set for a comeback, Diamond S chief says.
  • Indian tanker tenders "not workable"
    Domestic owners say floating rates will deter banks from lending.
  • James Fisher snaps up engineering company
    UK shipowner spends $12m on wind farm operation EDS HV.
  • Volatility and liquidity key to Burke's VL buys
    Ridgebury chief executive tells TradeWinds why the company has bought four early 2000-built tankers.
  • Magseis snags third Red Sea extension
    Oslo owner signs further deal with Saudi Aramco.
  • CNOOC plans to use LNG ships for storage
    Two on-charter LNG carriers set to provide emergency back-up to prevent gas shortages
  • EU approves CoscoCS's OOCL takeover
    $6.3bn containership deal clears another major regulatory hurdle.
  • Ro-pax owner Color Group plots IPO
    Norwegian ferry company eyes Oslo listing to grow operations and cash in on leisure boom.
  • Maersk Line securing higher rates for 2018
    CCO Vincent Clerc says a number of renewal increases have been negotiated so far.
  • SMM: three in 10 owners plan new orders in 2018
    Maritime survey suggests increasing prospects for fleet renewal investment amid "light at end of tunnel".
  • Cocaine seized from Klaveness boxship
    $248m Spanish haul hidden in cargo of bananas from Colombia.
  • TNG hurt by spot costs in third quarter
    Croatian MR owner says profit lower despite higher revenue.
  • Owners tear up three EMAS bareboat charters
    But Singapore operator trying to negotiate new deals for PSVs and AHTS.
  • Danske Bank cuts Norway's Odfjell
    Lower rating comes amid the belief tanker market recovery will take some more time.
  • Thorco Projects expands into dry-bulk
    Danish multi-purpose/projects cargo specialist Thorco Projects is moving into the dry-bulk realm with the launch of a new handysize division.
  • Boa Offshore eyes further layups
    Two OCVs could be stacked if no new contracts are won next year.
  • Western Shipyard buys Marine Technology
    BLRT-owned yard takes over cable transport systems supplier.
  • 3 Maj yard wins cruiseship order
    Croatian builder to construct polar exploration vessel by 2020.
  • Vitol taking Latvian Shipping private
    Trader and shipowner to delist Riga product carrier company after building stake to 91%.
  • Japanese LNG-powered bulker design secures AIP
    MOL to forge ahead with the cutting-edge concept, but no timetable for newbuildings.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries plans rights issue
    South Korean shipbuilder says proceeds from fund raiser will improve its financial status.
  • Glomar Offshore seals charter for standby vessel
    Dutch shipowner says contract signifies its worldwide capabilities and global approach
  • Maersk-Hamburg Sud tie-up to benefit Singapore
    Container throughput and flag set to benefit from takeover, says Danish owner's top executive.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • CBP envisions 'four-lane road' ahead
    While U.S. Customs and Border Protection's basic responsibilities with regard to cross-border trade-security, enforcement and facilitation-...
  • NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations
    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a labor union complaint against transportation and logistics company The Pasha Group a...
  • Lineage acquires eight LA-area warehouses
    International warehousing and cold chain specialist Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from Los An...
  • CBP's next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will roll out the second deliverable of post-release capabilities in its new umbrella system on De...
  • NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren't importers of RF devices
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communication Commis...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018
    Global airfreight in 2018 is expected to see continued gains in both cargo volumes and profits, according to forecasts from the Internation...
  • Construction crews complete 515-foot towers for new POLB bridge
    State, local and federal officials, along with construction crews, came together Dec. 5 to mark the milestone completion of two 515-foot-ta...
  • St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging
    The St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Iraq completes new southern export pipeline
    Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects, of SCOP completed the construction of a new pipeline to transport up to 1.5 million b/d of crude oil from the country's southern oil fields to its export terminals, giving it increased flexibility in exports.
  • Oil market to remain oversupplied despite OPEC rollover: IEA's Atkinson
    The global oil market will remain oversupplied in the first half of 2018, and on average oil supplies will continue to exceed demand, despite the OPEC-led move to extend production cuts until the end of next year, the International Energy Agency's chief oil analyst told S&P Global Platts Wednesday.
  • Nigerian oil output up marginally in November, trails target for 2017: oil ministry
    Nigeria's oil production including condensates rose to 2.044 million b/d in November, up from 2.03 million b/d in October, according to estimates Wednesday by the country's petroleum ministry, indicating that the West African country may not be able to meet its 2.2 million b/d output target set for this year.
  • EIA says residual fuel oil stocks hit five-year low
    US fuel oil stocks ended the week at their lowest levels in more than five years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX cracks weaker after EIA data shows product builds
    NYMEX product cracks led the oil complex lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-expected builds in gasoline and distillate stocks last week.
  • Par Petroleum CEO says Hawaii refinery well-positioned ahead of spec changes
    Par Petroleum has been successful in leveraging the Mid-Pacific location of its 93,500 b/d Hawaii refinery, sourcing crude from multiple locations and seeing higher demand for diesel and octanes going forward, Par Petroleum CEO Joseph Israel said in an interview.
  • Istanbul bunker premium to benchmark at six-week high despite moderate demand
    The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark has reached its highest point in six weeks amid a soft HSFO market, sources said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • France's Total inks deal to supply LNG bunker to CMA CGM's 9 new box ships
    The deal covers the supply of about 300,000 mt/year of LNG fuel for 10 years starting 2020.
  • TANKERS: Baltic Handysize freight rallies to 3-month high
    The Baltic-UKC route for 30,000 mt cargoes rose to Worldscale 180 Monday afternoon, up w25 from Friday.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on higher US gasoline, distillate stocks
  • TRADER NOTE: Vitol's head North Sea trader Rod Crozier to retire
    Crozier was expected to step down in January.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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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