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BRIEFS

February 8, 2017

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Hanjin's five new panamax boxships up for sale in Hong Kong Cosco Shippping Holdings warns of US$1.4b net loss in 2016 MSC launches new faster service to Hamad Port for Qatar bound cargo WTO rules against Russia in dispute with EU over duties on LCVs Haifa is first port in Israel to handle 13,000 TEU box ship EU and Mexico to hold more talks on new FTA Shipping returns to normal with rising water levels on Rhine and Danube Air cargo soars to five-year high but turbulence awaits industry in 2017 Siginon Aviation to service Qatar Airways Cargo in Kenya Launch of Florida's first ocean-to-air perishables shipment at MIA

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Bahri adds 37th VLCC to multipurpose fleet of 84 vessels Evergreen recognised for protecting blue whales & blue skies FFFAI's 23rd Biennial Convention concludes in Cochin on a high note NTC Logistics successfully executes coastal movements Yashpal Sharma appointed Managing Director of Skyways Group Massive surge in soyameal export APSEZ organises trade meet in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand Belgian Deputy PM inaugurates JNPT-APEC Training & Consultancy Foundation Changed US stance on Iran seen as a factor delaying Chabahar port project DP World reports 3.2 pc volume growth in 2016 & 6 pc volume growth in 4Q 2016 Major Ports handle more cargo post-demonetisation Nitin Gadkari holds meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium; seeks greater Belgian participation in maritime sector

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Changing markets Swedish truck maker expanding in Thailand Rishi takes top job at JDA Goodman active in Hamburg and UK Midlands Green light for new generation tank cars Port of Seattle CEO resigns amid pay-out probe APL enhances South America west coast service Florida's first ocean-to-air perishables shipment Inland rail - the right rail investment for Australia Italy eager for Liebherr equipment DFW installs new cold chain storage equipment VIIA Britanica rail motorway in service again Life sciences centre opens in Hyderabad Gburek takes on spokesman role at Timocom NWSA comes back on containers Honey and sweet dreams: long air links to Auckland

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Bankruptcies continue to pare public shipping field Spanish dockers to strike over government dock labour decree UK Chamber of Shipping emphasises Brexit benefits Second Rickmers Maritime vessel sold to clear debts Scorpio stock rise highlights investor refocus on dry bulk Tonnage growth, demand headwinds to hit tanker rates and earnings in 2017 Sungdong workers face unpaid leave as orders fall Ezra could be wound up over subsidiary's unpaid charter Maersk 2016 loss expected to narrow on Q4 Hanjin effect KDB: No autonomous restructuring for DSME

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Hamburg Süd gets closer to Maersk with new east-west slot charter agreement Jebel Ali hit by less transhipment, but new facilities give DP World a boost 'No' to corruption starts to pay off as major shippers seek out Nigerian forwarder AMG Analysis: declining UPS share price overlooks strong fundamentals Debt level fears for Korean Air as the won grows weaker Is the supplier-retailer relationship at breaking point? Dennis Lutwin new US automotive chief at DHL Supply Chain Rachel Morley joins BIFA board as Carson McMullan steps down Tilbury's £1bn drive to expand into Thames 'global trading port'

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Hyundai Heavy marks production of its 5,000th propeller Fincantieri submits its proposal for Army's MSV-L New jack-up design targets next gen wind turbines Octopus will help Klaveness meet new emissions regs Drewry introduces credit research service Ultrapetrol files for Chapter 11 VIDEO: USS Enterprise decommissioned

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Singapore and Dubai agents join forces in global ports agency Ben Line Agencies and Sharaf Group to launch WaterFront Maritime Services in April Yang Ming to raise $54m through private offering Offering set to follow significant capital reduction later this month Ultrapetrol files for bankruptcy Company will sell its business to its biggest shareholder after liabilities reach $566m US border tax plan may upend dirty tanker demand Tankers will have to adjust to accelerated US oil exports and falling imports Without ambition we are dead, says NAT's Hansson Suezmax owner eyes expanding fleet from 33 to 40 suezmaxes Heavyweight consortium to boost Pakistan LNG imports LNG carrier owners eye new trading opportunities for into Pakistan DFDS posts 50%-plus surge in profit for 2016 Ferry and ro-ro operator launches $115m share buyback and boosts dividend payments after strong year Pilbara Ports clears vessels ahead of tropical low LLI data shows at least 35 bulkers are due to arrive at port in next few days American Shipping mulls $220m bond Ocean Yield would buy $110m on top of its existing $200m of AMSC debt Supramax rates weaken but recovery signs appear Rates in some Pacific benchmark routes improved week-on-week Cobelfret orders two ro-ro workhorses at HMD Newbuildings are part of the operator's expansion plan VLCC life is a rollercoaster, you just gotta ride it Spot market volatility and hostile takeover bids from tycoon John Fredriksen - what more could you want from the big crude tankers in the course of just one week? Data Hub: Charter Rates Demolition levels hit new heights last year, but will have to double to save what promises to be a thoroughly depressed market in 2017 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding net profit down 29% Japanese shipbuilder forecasts a full-year profit for fiscal 2016 DP World container throughput grows 6% in fourth quarter Terminal operator says ahead-of-market growth due to benefits of globally diversified portfolio Government ban stifles Pakistan's recycling market Gadani recyclers may disappear from bidding tables if permits to come back online are delayed Ezra seeking advice on winding-up threat from Forland Statutory demand is against Ezra as it was charterparty guarantor Citi's Michael Parker sees bright future for container shipping Top shipfinance banker expresses optimism about industry outlook as box lines begin to behave like normal industrial corporations

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Georgia ports works to sate high industrial real estate demand International Longshore and Warehouse Union Itajai gets desperately needed dredging funds NY-NJ terminal doubling capacity ahead of bridge raising Slideshow: Four ways shippers can protect from another Hanjin India ignores import tax opposition DP World volume jumps on Europe, Asia strength DFDS earnings soar on freight surge JNPT volume drop weighs on Indian major port growth Japanese air cargo growth to slow Hanjin collapse to buoy Maersk's 2016 results

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Thorco MPP disabled off Eastern Canada Coast Guard said to be monitoring the situation; towing set for Wednesday. Battle rages behind Ultrapetrol Chapter 11 Copernico Argentina Fund targets shipowner's directors and executives claiming $880m in assets being sold for just $75.5m. Defendants challenge valuation claim. ConTex holds firm over 300 Upward trends among containership rates continue, bringing back some optimism. Trafigura takes on Teesside LNG terminal Trader takes downstream LNG position by taking long lease on UK import facility. Ardmore in sale-and-leaseback move Product tanker specialist refinances vessel in transaction that generates almost $10m in cash. Hapag completes $213.7m notes offering German liner company taps the bond market for the second time in less than a month. Ben Line and Sharaf launch WaterFront New global shipping agency formed through the cooperation of traditional companies. Panama Canal volumes hit new record January total is best ever at expanded Panamanian waterway. Ardmore quarterly loss in line with Wall Street Anthony Gurnee looks for stronger market this year after owner records red ink in final three months of 2016. Global Offshore falls to bigger loss Indian owner hit by falling revenue in third quarter. Essar linked to panamax quartet Indian owner said to be buying bulkers to cope with growing steel demand in Hazira. Samudera Shipping reveals string of sales Samudera Shipping has collected $5.73m from the sale of a string of older vessels. Singapore-listed Samudera says the 4,630-gt Sinar Jimbaran (built 2006) is the last of six ships to be sold in the past 12 months. In a statement to investors the shipowner explains the ships were largely sold after they became unprofitable. One of the vessels exiting the public company, the Amanah, has been scrappe Yang Ming banks $54m from share sale Loss-making owner raises more money through stock offering. Hoegh LNG claims a first on Pakistan project Norwegian owner joins big-name consortium to go beyond its involvement in previous schemes. MES slashes forecast after profit drops Japanese shipbuilder expects lower annual result after nine-month figures weaken. DP World keeps rising in 2016 Port terminal operator posts 3.2% annual increase in volumes thanks to strong fourth quarter. New offshore giant nursing debt headache Clarksons Platou says Solstad Farstad faces "Trump-sized wall" of maturities in 2021. Swan Hellenic to sail again G Adventures buys cruise line from bankrupt All Leisure and seeks new ship. Samsung shares fall over delay concerns Shipyard sees biggest intraday decline since April as investors cast doubt on Fredriksen's newbuilds. Eimskip building transatlantic capacity Icelandic line bringing in extra ship to cope with substantial growth in imports. DFDS makes more and boosts dividend Danish owner finishes 2016 on a strong note and is keen on exploring digital opportunities. Hapag-Lloyd launches new notes offering German liner company shoots for $160m to repay debt maturing in 2018. Ultrapetrol files Chapter 11 papers in New York Shipowner in pre-packaged deal that will see two remaining divisions sold to its main shareholder. Hyundai Merchant chief charts return to profit Yoo Chang-keun talks about a return to the black next year for the Korean shipowner. Fredriksen: more opportunities with Rokke Offshore merger could be just the start for cooperating billionaires. Farstad launches share and bond offers Norwegian owner selling new stock and convertible notes as part of restructuring.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
YRC Worldwide posts $7.5m net loss for Q4 2016 Source: YRC Worldwide For the full year of 2016, YRC Worldwide posted a net income of $21.5 million. YRC Worldwide had a net loss of $7.5 m... Detention and demurrage petition gains strong support Source: Ralf Gosch/Shutterstock The Coalition for Port Practices filed a petition with the FMC in December, asking the agency to address fee... Lottery process for ILWU workers to proceed The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), said an arbitrator has ordered the resumption of a lottery that gives workers a chance at becoming ... Intermodal growth engine stalls The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) said intermodal volumefell 2.1 percent in 2016, driven down by weak international volume... QuestaWeb to use FedEx customs content The global trade management software provider QuestaWeb and FedEx's freight forwarding division will partner to offer QuestaWeb customers a... Executive Moves: DHL Supply Chain, WSP \| Parsons Brinckerhoff and Greenbrier DHL Supply Chain appoints president of Automotive, North America, while WSP \| Parsons Brinckerhoff names new head of maritime practice and ... DP World grows volumes 3.2% in 2016 Port terminal operator DP World handled 63.7 million TEUs at its container terminals during the year in 2016, a 3.2 percent increase from 2... NHTSA proposed rule aims to accelerate connected vehicle tech Source: Karsten Neglia/Shutterstock The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued notice of proposed rulemaking that... USCG: Multiple flood points likely cause of El Faro casualty Multiple sources of flooding were the likely cause of the 2015 sinking of the El Faro , according to an analysis released during the third ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Fog clings to Houston Ship Channel; no vessel boarding: dispatcher External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Monjasa appoints new head of credit Previously he worked for Danske Bank as deputy head of credit. Monjasa withdrew credit from Hanjin 6 months before collapse "A punctual credit assessment process saw Monjasa withdrawing from granting trading credit to Hanjin Shipping six months prior to the company's bankruptcy filing." Russian export duty hike makes bunker market preferred outlet for fuel oil "The difference between the export and bunker market is turning in favor of the bunker market." External: Wired Bunkering BP says getting back to growth after Q4 output drops ANALYSIS: Saudi Arabia's forceful strategy lifts Japan crude sales to 10-year high - Supply to Japan at 10-year high of 1.18 million b/d - Lifts market share to 36% in 2016 Open interest for ICE front-month Singapore HSFO contracts rise by 1.09% in Jan FUTURES 2: Crude firms as OPEC compliance continues to hold sentiment FUTURES: Crude rallies amid fresh signs of compliance to cuts OPEC Jan output 32.16 mil b/d, down 690,000 b/d from Dec - Platts survey The survey shows that several OPEC countries covered by the agreement still need to make some progress in lowering output to their allocations

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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 informano

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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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