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BRIEFS
January 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to acquire 10pc stake in Shanghai bank from ANZ for US$660m
  • Top box lines suffer US$13b loss in first 9 months of 2016: Dynamar
  • China warns of probes into US firms in retaliation for Donald Trump's vitriol
  • Pricing cuts at JNPT yet to fuel rail demand
  • Union Pacific buys out Railex reefer distribution to boost service
  • William Villalon takes over as president of APL Logistics
  • Port of New Orleans gains Brandy Christian as new president and CEO
  • Asian cargo carriers look to strong year end with November demand up 5pc
  • Ethiopian Airlines to open 1.2 million tonne cargo terminal in April
  • Bidding for second cargo operations at King Khalid airport to begin in February

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • APL begins 2017 with APL Saipan's maiden voyage to Guam
  • GEODIS recognised as 'Investors in People' in Denmark
  • InterRail has new structure in Europe
  • JBS Academy provides 100 pc placement to students of Certificate Course
  • Maersk Line & Alibaba in e-commerce shipping partnership
  • Newbuilding orders significantly down in 2016; idle containerships see marginal fall
  • Potential seen for new vessel orders from Iran, Middle East
  • SCFI rates down
  • Seaways handles first vessel under Indo-Bangladesh Coastal Shipping Treaty
  • South Korean govt steps in to lend helping hand to shipping & port industry
  • Chennai Port achieves deep draught at container terminals
  • Mumbai Port invites e-bids for maintenance dredging in Indira Dock Basin
  • Paradip Port registers coal discharge of 62,730 t, exceeding previous peak in 24-hour time-frame
  • Port workers oppose giving majority stake in Hambantota Port to Chinese co.
  • PSA's CITPL welcomes new Far East Chennai service
  • ICD-Sahnewal, GatewayRail begins 2017 by flagging off full train load of 45 FEUs from Ludhiana to Mundra Port
  • India's Buying Propensity Index falls precipitously in Dec.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tandem trucking services introduced
  • Diversification into bank shares?
  • Ready to manufacture box cars
  • Silver laurels awarded in Denmark
  • President elect names USTR nominee
  • Rail electrification axing costs
  • Joint approach for inland navigation
  • Acquisition of Canadian 3PL
  • Millan to lead aviation practice in USA
  • Canada's e-manifest transition period ends
  • Pacific Basin CFO resigning this year
  • UPS strengthens position in UK
  • New contract for round wood transport by rail
  • Two new Tiaca members already this year
  • Finnair continues to Miami with wetleased A330

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Dover awards VolkerStevin-Boskalis Westminster JV GBP115 million contract
  • IMO urges EU to reconsider regional carbon trading scheme
  • Box ship charter market shows signs of life
  • Lack of liner profitability means more M&As, says forwarder
  • GS Caltex unit orders MR tanker from HMD
  • Cosco delays delivery of drilling rig to 2018
  • Wisdom Marine Lines' profit falls by 33%
  • Sembcorp Marine and NADL extend rig standstill a third time
  • Financial woes continue to hit marine insurers and their clients
  • Gulf Navigation looks to expand
  • Singapore moves closer to autonomous freight movement on public roads
  • SFI books LR2 tankers at Daehan

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • UPS boosts European presence with purchase of UK haulage broker Freightex
  • Pemco won't fly straight into 767 conversion market after ATSG deal
  • Hanjin Shipping postpones first meeting with creditors claiming $26 billion
  • Analysis: time for a u-turn and a DP-DHL forwarding spin-off
  • Test case dispute after UK cycle courier wins 'worker's rights'
  • The 'On the Waterfront' culture remains in New York's dockyards
  • Check out how scientists are building the next-generation logistics industry

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • MV Werften cuts first steel Crystal River Cruises duo
  • DHT finishes fixes to newbuild VLCC rudders
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers first of three for Circle Line
  • IMO SecGen not happy with EU emissions proposal
  • VIDEO: Offshore vessel capsizes during launch
  • Wartsila-CSSC JV opens new engine factory
  • Emergency rudder repair gets tanker back in action

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Oakland sets box record
    Loaded containers reach all-time high in 2016
  • Minoan Lines puts more focus on Greek market as Grimaldi giants depart
    Ending a 35-year presence in the Adriatic Sea trades may slash turnover but could soften slap from stiffer fuel costs
  • LNG tankers' spot rates near two-year high
    Market outlook optimistic with Gorgon and Angola projects back online and new import terminals up in France and Turkey
  • Handysize bulkers slide 11% on week with Atlantic weakness
    Earnings hovering just slightly above $7,000 per day
  • DryShips exercises option for first Shell-chartered VLGC
    Rebooted George Economou-led company cracks on with diversification into gas
  • DHT defers VLCC newbuilding
    DHT finds rudder issue on inspection of new vessel
  • Liner pressure easing at northern European ports
    New alliance networks suggest the trends of low-frequency services and relentless vessel upsizing are on the wane, says new report
  • American Hellenic tops 1,000 insured vessels
    New American P&I Club hull venture sails ahead of projections in first six months
  • IMO slams Brussels over revised emissions trading system
    Kitack Lim warns of danger to IMO's agreed greenhouse gas reduction roadmap in letter to EU institutional heads
  • Eagle Lyon Pope relaunched as marine and port consultancy
    Well-known brand name revived as part of Global Maritime
  • Great Eastern Shipping buys suezmax pair for $75m
    Fresh price marker laid down in latest crude tanker deal
  • Iran brings more idle tankers out of oil storage mode
    Move coincides with higher oil prices and charter rates
  • Maersk integration plan to boost fortunes
    Jefferies lifts outlook as focus on transport and logistics set to boost carrier's results
  • Gadani fire reportedly claims multiple lives
    Ship-breaking yard sees second fire in less than a month as local media report up to five deaths
  • Cosco Shipping Energy bids for six-year-old LPG carrier
    Vessel priced at about $5.2m on the Chongqing Assets and Equity Exchange
  • Pacific Basin finance chief Andrew Broomhead resigns
    Executive director wants to to relocate with his family to the UK this summer
  • Growing iron ore supply to push prices down to $49 a tonne
    Capesize earnings improved significantly this year on Chinese demand
  • Hanjin Shipping reschedules court meeting
    Postponement to take into account upcoming sale of assets
  • Hyundai Mipo clinches product tanker order from GS Caltex arm
    Deal was sealed last month
  • Iran's Chabahar port seeks cargo handling equipment proposals
    Developing port looks to rival China-funded Gwadar port in Pakistan
  • Courage Marine looks to raise cash via shares placement
    Net proceeds to be used for general working capital and/or to fund business or investment opportunities
  • Gulf Navigation inks pact with Polimar Turkish Holding
    Both to co-operate on maritime agencies, vessel services and marine products
  • Sembcorp Marine extends standstill deal with North Atlantic Drilling a fourth time
    Agreement period has been pushed back to July 6, 2017
  • Zhonggu Shipping to raise $87m for fleet expansion
    Company looking to tap growing box trade in the domestic market
  • Cosco Singapore postpones rig delivery
    Agreement comes amid challenging conditions in offshore oil and gas markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Strong restocking forecast to fuel January import surge
  • Shippers, Vancouver decry port authority privatization
  • Slideshow: Top waves hitting ocean shippers in 2017
  • UPS enters European truckload market
  • New smuggling tactics risk to Brazil shippers
  • Alliances to curb North Europe service scale-back
  • Singapore port pushes automated trucking
  • Top Indian port doubles program target for faster imports
  • Immediate US trucking capacity crunch unlikely
  • Forwarders see liner profitability years away

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator gets upgrade
    Wells Fargo likes the name for exposure to chemical gas exports, along with LPG.
  • Hanjin creditors question bidding in terminal sale to MSC
    In addition to seeking more information on sale of Total Terminal International shares, some creditors want cash to stay in US court.
  • Oman moves forward on LPG export project
    State-owned oil company awards contract with view towards first exports by 2020.
  • Axia signs new chief for shipping research
    Cyprus-based investment bank replaces former analyst who bolted for TMS Cardiff.
  • Gener8 Maritime aframax sale fails
    New York-listed owner now expected to keep vessel in Navig8 pool.
  • Edison Chouest wins AHTS extensions
    Chevron keeps on two of US owner's vessels in Brazil.
  • Koch locks in Greek-owned capesize
    Trader fixes cape for a year at a shade above the present spot market level.
  • Probulk targets Eregli owner with US lawsuit
    New York bulker owner chasing unpaid arbitration award from Levent Karacelik and his Turkish shipping group.
  • IMO warns Brussels over emissions
    Kitack Lim hits out at European Union move to involve shipping in emissions trading
  • DryShips makes maiden VLGC purchase
    George Economou-led company acquires first gasship for $83.5m.
  • 2017 starts in decline for crude tankers
    Average day rates in all major crude tanker sectors. MR and LR2 earnings inch upward, but LR1s pull back.
  • OSEC Shipyard to be liquidated
    OEL (Holdings) receives winding up order from Singapore high court.
  • DHT Holdings fixes VLCC rudder problems
    Shipowner says HHI will pay for repair work as final tanker in series is pushed in 2017.
  • Cai plots IPO for heavy-lifter GPO
    Singapore owner's founder aims to go public this year as fleet nears delivery.
  • Kollakis connected to Hanjin bulker brace
    Greek owner tipped to have picked up pair of dry cargo vessels in deal worth over $26m.
  • China Shipbuilding raises profit forecast
    Chinese shipbuilder focuses on operational efficiency and is now projecting a positive result.
  • Cammell Laird's annual profit falls
    UK shipyard hurt by drop-off in military work in year to March 2016.
  • Korea cracks open egg shipping fund
    Government to subsidise cost of bringing in supplies as it tackles bird flu.
  • Gulf Navigation seals third alliance
    Agency deal sees Middle East tanker owner team up with Turkey's Polimar.
  • Fredriksen rig pushed back again
    North Atlantic Drilling says Jurong newbuilding now expected in July as hunt for work goes on.
  • Three killed in second fire on beached LPGC
    Tragedy strikes Gadani breaking yard again - the third major incident in three months.
  • HSH hopeful of finding a buyer, CFO says
    Privatisation of German bank with large shipping book can be secured before early 2018 deadline.
  • Creditors oppose Hanjin's US terminal sale
    Bankrupt Korean owner reveals potential problems over disposal of Long Beach port shares.
  • Minoan exits the Adriatic after 35 years
    Emanuele Grimaldi-led ferry owner redelivers two ships serving the Greece-Italy route to sister company.
  • Fearnley forecasts bulker price rise
    Asset values to pick up by around 30% over coming years, analysts say, suggesting orderbook smaller than nominal figures suggest.
  • Spetalen PSV spree 'cheapest ever'
    Norwegian investor has taken a different path to rivals in OSV sector and it seems to be paying off.
  • Broomhead exiting Pacific Basin Shipping
    Chief financial officer set to depart Hong Kong-listed bulker owner by close of 2017.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • Port of Wilmington, N.C. to receive new cranes
    North Carolina Ports has ordered two new ship-to-shore cranes from designer Shanghai Zhenjua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) for the Port o...
  • Port of Oakland sets record in 2016
    The Port of Oakland handled a record amount of loaded containerized cargo in 2016 at 1.83 million TEUs, topping the previous record of 1.82...
  • NWSA objects to terminal sale
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which encompasses marine terminalsat the ports of Seattle and Tacoma,said Friday that it filed an ob...
  • Senate tabs Thune for second term as chairman of transportation committee
    The U.S. Senate last week officially ratified Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., for his second straight term as chairman of the Senate Committee on ...
  • Questions raised by ILWU lawsuit referred to Oregon Supreme Court
    The Oregon Supreme Court is being asked to look at the legality of subsidies the Port of Portland gave to ocean carriers in 2012 and 2013. ...
  • IMO's Lim speaks out against including shipping in EU-ETS
    Kitack Lim, the secretary-general of the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO), has spoken out against plans on including shippi...
  • UPS acquires U.K.-based truck broker
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has acquired United Kingdom-based truck broker Freightex, according to a statement from the


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2017
  • January USGC distillate arrivals to Europe seen at 700,000 mt so far
    Only three Medium Range-sized vessels, totalling around 120,000 mt, have left the USGC in the last week bound for either Northwest Europe or the Mediterranean.
  • ANALYSIS: Refinery repairs, imports likely pushed US stocks higher
    With a major US Gulf Coast facility starting planned repairs last week, the start of the seasonal slowdown in refinery activity could be underway.
  • First February HSFO VLCC on subjects for Rotterdam-Singapore: sources
    "The arbitrage is looking very interesting, especially in the North but we are also seeing increasing interest in the Mediterranean," one arbitrage trader said.
  • Suez out of bunker fuel, no resupply date set: supplier
    "We have no firm date for resupply. We are waiting," MISR Petroleum said, adding the port has been out of fuel for over two months.
  • Bunker sales at Gibraltar up 2% in 2016: port authority
    Bunker-only calls by ships were up 3%, the GPA said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: FCC at UK's Grangemouth offline: sources
    Last week, one of the three CDUs was also offline but has since restarted.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • UAE's Gulf Navigation Holding partners with Polimar Turkish Holding for marine business
    Agreement part of GNH's strategy to diversify its operations and increase its assets through both internal growth and global collaborations.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 10,000 mt fuel oil for Jan 21-23
  • FUTURES 2: Oil lower as market awaits OPEC output numbers post deal
  • FUTURES: Crude edges lower on rising rig count, stronger dollar
    Crude oil futures were steady to lower as the dollar inched back to 14-year highs

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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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