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BRIEFS
May 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port box throughput rises 5pc to 3.3m TEU in April
  • Oversupply in shipping to remain for next 2-3 years: DBS
  • Strong fiscal year start for India's JNPT with box volume up 12.6pc
  • Taiwan's Premier wants 'friendly' ties with China
  • Raising of Bayonne Bridge to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule
  • US rail traffic continues to grow for the sixth month in a row in April
  • XPO Logistics posts Q1 net profit after being in the red in Q1 last year
  • IAG Cargo sees Q1 revenue drop 2pc to US$281m despite volume growth
  • Ceva in the red for US$57m despite increase in revenues and volumes
  • Etihad extends life line to Air Berlin after Alitalia bankruptcy
  • Air France-KLM suffers wider Q1 loss despite revenue growth
  • Budapest Airport handles record tonnage of Q1 cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fleet makeover at Schuon
  • Increased capacity in mid-Atlantic region
  • May - the maritime month for New Orleans port
  • One step further
  • Efficient booking tool for port-hinterland transport
  • Logistics base for Paragon's offshore operations completed
  • Cargologicair welcomes third B747F
  • McLane promotes Maurici
  • Acquiring local expertise in Italy
  • AA Cargo adding several seasonal routes
  • Unveiling multimodal carbon calculator
  • Inter Manager welcomes three new members
  • Roberts to retire from Columbus airport authority
  • Strategic operational partnership established at ACE
  • 144 new wagons for log transport

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Gard scraps USD90 million deferred premium
  • Box ship charter rally loses momentum
  • Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell set up pre-merger VLCC alliance
  • DHT goes for USD300 million bank loan
  • Euronav orders two Suezmaxes for Valero charters
  • Expert panel to review DSME restructuring
  • China to increase controls on Belt and Road investments
  • Singapore offshore companies issue Q1 profit warnings
  • Addax terminates disputed BW Offshore FPSO
  • China Aviation Oil eyes more bunker volumes in Singapore
  • Bulk carrier prices continue upward trend despite freight weakness

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Union warning as DHL warehouse staff call off strike over transfer to Great Bear
  • Charter rate upswing means a reprieve for box ships bound for the breakers
  • Analysis: Swiss forwarders K+N and Panalpina have ambitious targets
  • Global volume vs rate debacle
  • What in the world is causing the retail meltdown of 2017?
  • New Loadstar LongRead: How to benefit from freighter and belly partnerships

Marine Logweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • VIDEO: Zero emissions, zero ballast - and zero crew
  • DFDS RO/RO newbuilds to have ABB shaft generators
  • Fairbanks Morse to supply diesel generators for LHA 8
  • VIDEO: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on sea trials after RICOH
  • New FRS cat to have MTU engines and Kamewa waterjets
  • Saam Smit adds Damen ASD 2411 tug to Panama fleet
  • Drone helps cutter make major drug seizures
  • Spanish operator orders 109 m Incat wavepiercer
  • JonRie commissions new Double Drum Escort Winch
  • VIDEO: P&O Ferries four return from Remontowa refits
  • Euronav orders two at HHI, backed by seven-year charters
  • Sarah Kenny to be next BMT Group Chief Executive

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Innovate or die
    Container shipping drags itself into the digital era, at last
  • We're proud and in control, says DHT
    Tanker outfit says it is now in the 'premier league' of VLCC owners and refuses to be pushed around by others
  • Ballast water rules to help bigger owners in US trade
    Smaller players will not be able to compete due to compliance costs, says Eagle Bulk's Gary Vogel
  • Gener8's VLCC sales are opportunistic, says Georgiopoulos
    Tanker owner's first-quarter results beat forecast
  • Macron border control shake-up could hit ferry operators
    UK Chamber of Shipping warns over threat to end Le Touquet treaty
  • New guide aims to help seafarers affected by stress
    Charity issues guidelines for seafarers and close ones as stigma over seafarer trauma persists
  • Supramax rates ebb to two-month low amid weak Pacific and Atlantic trades
    But some expect market to recover on the back of increased grain movements
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    As supply and demand balance stabilises, carriers and owners will need to maintain discipline on orders
  • New VLCC orders already more than double 2016 total
    Low prices at yards driving wave of ordering
  • Gener8 Maritime offloads VLCC pair to AET at $81m apiece
    Prices at a premium to market valuations
  • Shippers scrutinise carriers over Europe-Asia congestion
    Eastbound rates subside after two-month spike, but shippers are unhappy due to 'unjustified' surcharges, low-value cargo being priced off the trade, and ongoing backlogs
  • Emerging markets help to lift ICTSI first-quarter volumes by 11%
    Operations in Iraq and Democratic Republic of Congo boost total throughput numbers
  • Euronav inks two more charter deals with Valero Energy
    Tanker operator now has four long-term charters with refineries giant
  • China Merchants boss: 53 VLCCs is not enough
    CMES dismisses fall in freight rates as strong market fundamentals stir appetite for expansion
  • Maersk defends Alibaba trial
    Danish group dismisses reports of little interest in online platform for cargo bookings
  • Ocean Rig unit debt restructuring hits a snag
    Major stakeholder of unit opposes proposed restructuring scheme
  • Genco narrows first-quarter losses
    Company sees boost in rates and continues to improve the age profile of the fleet
  • Eagle Bulk reports narrower first-quarter loss of $11m
    Improved time charter rates and more chartered in vessels lead to higher revenue
  • Tepid tanker market and higher voyage costs hit DHT net profit
    Earnings per share come in below forecasts
  • Parakou founder CC Liu dies
    Mr Liu started his career as a ship engineer

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Alliances cause US West Coast port delays
  • Free container database offers collaboration springboard
  • US import growth forecast to slow after strongest surge in year
  • Europe-ECSA rally makes southbound new headhaul
  • China steps up Belt and Road investment oversight
  • Productivity gains lift volumes at India's major ports
  • Rotterdam Port Authority acquires container rail shuttle
  • Rising China-Europe backhaul demand spurs new services

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Genco moves to offence with focus on M&A
    Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner sees focus on capesizes, ultramaxes and supramaxes.
  • Shell testing restart of Forcados exports
    Restart of major Nigerian tanker terminal could help suezmax market.
  • Eagle Bulk upsizes in charter swap and eyes more renewal
    New York-listed bulker owner switches handysize on long-term charter for ultramax as focus on the larger class grows.
  • DHT Holdings opens up on Frontline pursuit
    Co-chief executives discuss their position in takeover saga.
  • Navios Partners keeps up buying spree with another cape
    New York-listed bulker owner picks up third large bulker in as many weeks.
  • Black Sea Shipyard's loss mounts
    Ukrainian plant sees annual deficit grow threefold as revenue falls.
  • GasLog Partners tries for $121m in unit sale
    LNG carrier owner wants cash for potential drop-downs from parent.
  • CFO quits at yard group Cosco Shipping
    Singapore-listed company looking for permanent successor as Ma Hong Han steps down.
  • Restructured Havila reports big profit
    Offshore owner lifted by redemption of debt but utilisation remains low.
  • Bahri in major Shell VLCC deal
    Consolidation steps up as Saudi operator ties up deal to use Shell tankers for its Arabian Gulf exports.
  • Probe begins after crewman "stabbed" on cargoship
    Dutch police investigating incident on Universal Marine vessel.
  • Gener8 Maritime swells coffers with triple sale
    Peter Georgiopoulos points to important decisions providing significant flexibility.
  • Kenny replaces French at BMT Group
    UK engineering company appoints QinetiQ director as French departs after 12 years as CEO.
  • Alaska Tanker set to retire 2004-built ship
    Report claims that BP-affiliated company looks to withdraw suezmax that has faced technical problems in the past.
  • Moody's turns more positive on Navios Maritime Holdings
    Ratings agency encouraged by bulker market upturn and end of dispute with Vale.
  • Owner and staff jailed over ferry sinking
    Bangladesh court convicts company and nine workers after accident claimed 81 lives.
  • Brazilian OSV phoenix to rise from flames
    Broker Westshore cautiously upbeat on prospects as tenders increase.
  • Loading issues blamed for cargoship capsize
    Salvage plan being drawn up for Southern Phoenix in Fiji.
  • Bugbee back for more Scorpio Bulkers shares
    President picks up more stock in bulker owner amid positive comments from analysts.
  • McDermott gets 100% of Oceanteam vessel
    US owner buys remaining 25% stake in joint venture with restructuring Norwegian company.
  • Lone bondholder holds up DSME
    Korean yard trying to persuade opponent of restructuring to drop objection.
  • Commerzbank loan losses hit $212m
    First quarter provisions rise at German lender due to shipping woes - with more to come.
  • Euronav orders suezmaxes for long-term charter
    New York-listed owner says Valero Energy taking duo to be built at Hyundai Heavy.
  • Incat wins Spanish ro-pax newbuilding deal
    Australian fast ferry wins repeat business from Naviera Armas with third ship in as many years.
  • Top Spanish investor buys into Teekay Corp
    Kenneth Hvid-led tanker and offshore company says hola to be new significant shareholder.
  • China bauxite demand driving up ton-miles
    World's largest aluminum consumer having to go further afield for commodity, says Torvald Klaveness
  • Ezion Holdings set to post first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel firm says results impacted by depreciation of US dollar.
  • Denmark to help combat resurgent pirates
    Danish military to supply spy in the sky to counter renewed threat to shipping off Somalia.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Trump signs H.R. 244 into law
    President Donald Trump signed H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 into law on Friday. The U.S. House of Representatives ap...
  • NRF: Major U.S. retail container ports can expect imports to rise
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million TEUs in March, up 6.8 percent from February ...
  • St. George Logistics acquires Dicom's Extra Express division
    St. George Logistics (STG), North America's largest provider of outsourced container freight station services, has acquired the Extra Expre...
  • Antonov Airlines sets sights on overseas expansion
    The Ukrainian heavy-lift air carrier Antonov Airlines is preparing its aircraft fleet and expanding cargo sales for future operations in th...
  • LLamasoft lands new investment from TPG
    The supply chain modeling and design software provider LLamasoft said Tuesday it has received an investment by the global private equity gr...
  • Puerto Rico trade outlook uncretain following debt restructuring
    It's too early to tell how the decision last week by Puerto Rico to restructure $123 billion in public debt and pension obligations, essenti...
  • EC adopts measures within EU Single Market plan
    The European Commission (EC) adopted a package of measures last week within the "EU Single Market" to ensure European Union (EU) regulation...
  • Werner to implement MacroPoint's visibility platform
    Omaha, Neb.-based transportation and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises, Inc. will implement freight tracking software provider...
  • Port of Long Beach volumes jump 16.5% in April
    The Port of Long Beach handled 558,014 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, a 16.5 percent increase from the same month a year ago, a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • IFO 380 Buenos Aires fell to lowest level in over one month on ample supplies
    IFO 380 grades at Buenos Aires were assessed at $349/mt delivered, down $9, based on price indications around $350-360/mt delivered.
  • ANALYSIS: Iran's oil exports slip in April, loses market share in Asia
    - Exports fall 8% to 2.16 million b/d - Chinese, Indian demand ebbs - Stiffer competition from Saudis, Iraq - Austria to emerge as new customer
  • TANKERS: Sharp rise in inquiry provides firming pressure to freight rates
    All told, there were at least five cargoes working on Tuesday, with Vitol, Valero, Shell, Koch and PMI being represented.
  • Crude decline pushes implied volatility higher
    NYMEX June crude settled 55 cents lower at $45.88/b. ICE July Brent settled 61 cents lower at $48.73/b.
  • Med fuel oil blenders opt for Baltic M100 on strong finished-spec demand
    M100 is typically used as a blend component to produce finished grade fuel oil, especially at times when refinery produced RMG 380 is expensive.
  • NWE set to return from shortage of low metal LSFO: market sources
    Northwest Europe is set to return from a shortage in low sulfur fuel oil with a low metals content as one of two refinery streams that had been offline return to operations
  • Gothenburg fuel oil prices hit month low despite maintenance
    Sweden 380 CST fuel oil prices hit a month low Monday, closing at $286.00/mt. The last time levels were lower was March 31 at $285.00/mt.
  • Istanbul bunker market sees heavy congestion following poor visibility
    There are delays of three days through the Bosporus, both northbound and southbound
  • Gener8 Maritime well-positioned for growth with young fleet: CEO
    A young, well-positioned fleet gives Gener8 Maritime a comparative advantage over rivals, CEO Peter Georgiopoulos said Tuesday during a first-quarter 2017 earnings call.
  • FACTBOX: Spring refinery maintenance in Europe, Russia drawing to a close
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Oil largely unchanged on mixed outlook on supply

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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