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December 13, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of Maersk's Mercosul Line
  • New mega automated box shipping terminal at Shanghai port enters testing phase
  • OOCL boosts Intra-Asia network with new Japan-Vietnam service
  • Ex Hanjin Shipping chairwoman is jailed and fined for insider trading
  • N American freight shipments grow 2.9pc year on year in October: Cass Freight Index
  • China's November trade surplus with US hits US$27.87b, topping October's surplus
  • 49pc of US truckers won't have 'spy-in-the-cab' installed by deadline
  • How China hopes to reform chaotic trucking sector via Uber tech
  • New SF Express verification service counters China counterfeiting
  • Payra to be turned into a deep-sea port for Bangladesh, to cut transit times and costs
  • Kalmar wins rail mounted gantry order from Bilbao in northern Spain
  • Air cargo heading for another solid year in 2018
  • Nippon Express opens second office in Africa within 4 months
  • Russian company test flies heavyweight cargo drone

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • CMA CGM to upgrade MIDAS Loop 1 connecting South Africa with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf
  • Nikhil Logistics achieves another milestone
  • Simatech adds Visakhapatnam call to its FME service
  • High & lows of port risk
  • JNPT observes Mahaparinirvan Divas
  • JSW celebrates its bond with stakeholders
  • JBS Academy conducts 4-day workshop to train candidates of Regulations 6 Examination
  • IFFCO-Kandla honoured with multiple FAI awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Of men and machines
  • Safety train on tour in the States
  • Offshore drives Hunterston Port's diversification
  • E-commerce trader moves to Duisburg
  • Paycargo partners with CNS
  • Europa Worldwide sets ups new entities
  • Rail solution results in massive CO2 reduction
  • Ineos and Imperial designing new barges
  • Chief HR for North America Rail Consulting
  • More space for Geodis
  • Key technology for Hunter Valley rail operations
  • Tunisair hoists flag higher in Africa and America
  • Quehenberger scoops up Alpin Spedition
  • Augmenting offers to/from China
  • LDZ awarded seat on UIC management committee
  • From Atlantic to Pacific
  • Emirates increases Algiers service

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • Brittany Ferries taps EU Green Shipping Guarantee scheme for new ferry
  • North Sea Port is born from Ghent-Flushing-Terneuzen merger
  • GoodBulk mulls rights issue to buy CVI ships
  • Danish Shipping targets 10% fleet growth by 2021
  • The milestones that shaped maritime safety in 2017
  • HMM, SJ Logistics team up in freight train service
  • Seoul to back construction of LNG-fuelled ships in 2018
  • China Merchant Port Holdings takes control of Sri Lanka's Hambantota port
  • FSL Trust sells 2003-built box ship to reduce debt
  • Hyundai Glovis books VLCC in Hyundai HI

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • A record air freight peak season flies into a real 'perfect storm'
  • Which is the smartest supply chain link for air cargo to forge?
  • Analysis: DP-DHL reports there's good news; and really good news
  • Time to get serious about vehicle sharing
  • Union leaders accused of conspiracy in waterfront blockade
  • Going for the real thing: PepsiCo orders 100 Tesla electric trucks
  • Marie Gay-de Tailly to lead new HR initiative at ID Logistics

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • Horizon Shipbuilding delivers landing barge
  • Crowley awards scholarships to four USMMA cadets
  • Shipyard says subsea mining vessel buyer misses payment
  • Vittoria Shipyard launches ASD tug for Algerian customer
  • BIW gets $24 million more for DDG 51 lead yard services
  • MHI-MME and Wärtsilä put technologies together to boost EEDI
  • PODCAST: Inside Marine Pipe Joining Systems with Victaulic's Len Swantek

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • GoodBulk launches rights issue to help finance more capes
    Fundraiser timed to boost coffers ahead of six CarVal capesize options
  • Baltic Exchange names SSY's Duncan Dunn as chairman
    Simpson Spence Young senior director has years of experience in the derivatives industry
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets scales back IPO target
    London firm cuts funding target from $150m to $100m
  • Japanese ultramax resale lifts M/Maritime fleet to 13
    The Shin Kurushima ultramax will be the 13th vessel secured by the Mytilineos family-backed bulker company
  • Glencore says electric cars to boost demand for cobalt, copper and nickel
    Further boost expected from coal production next year owing to extra volumes from an acquisition
  • FMC's Doyle to take top job at dredging association
    Uncertainty over reappointment sees regulator return to private sector
  • Forties outage to benefit aframaxes and suezmaxes
    VLCCs could take a hit from removal of Hound Point shipments and wider Brent-Dubai premium
  • Removal of grounded containership facing delays
    Weather hampers recovery of ruptured vessel Kea Trader
  • Daily Briefing
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global...
  • Baltic LPG Index rises to a seven-month high
    VLGC rates jump by more than 10% this month on strong chartering activity in Middle East and traffic issues in...
  • Top 10 in finance 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how Chinese institutions are...
  • Cosco Shipping president moves to tourism role
    Announcement made amid rumours of further changes to shipping company's leadership in near future
  • Kuehne+Nagel reports 6% UK gender pay gap
    Female employees earn less at Switzerland-based forwarder in the UK, but pay gap is still significantly lower than the government benchmark
  • Zero-emission vessels declared key to decarbonisation in shipping
    Fresh study by Lloyd's Register says ZEVs will need to be part of the global fleet by 2030 to meet...
  • Call to loosen Indonesia's cabotage rules
    OECD report recommends gradual vessel-specific exemptions in coastal shipping and the clearing of supply chain bottlenecks as part of the...
  • Eagle Bulk completes $256m refinancing
    Deal extends the maturities of the outstanding debt to 2022
  • TEN declares new charters valued at $32m gross revenue
    Aframax tanker and two MR vessels fixed for an aggregate of six years
  • MPC Container Ships buys three feeder vessels from Harmstorf Reederei
    The company paid a total of $31.9m for the three ships.
  • FSL Trust trims debt with disposal of vessel
    Net proceeds from the disposal will be used to pay down the trust's outstanding loan facility
  • Japan's Kamigumi plans bulk terminal at Thilawa Port in Myanmar
    The joint venture between Kamigumi and Myanmar's Lluvia is expected to be established in April 2019
  • Keppel O&M wins orders worth $96m from Petrobras and SOFEC
    Deals are for the manufacture of components on a floating production, storage and offloading vessel as well as a floating...
  • Smart people are the key to the future of maritime
    Technology leaders must work harder to persuade the maritime industry that their version of the future is the real version

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • APM Terminals: US ports need to catch up
  • Joining crowded coast, Quebec plans to build terminal
  • UPS: Customer collaboration shortest route to more capacity
  • New truck weight limit nearly halts Chittagong FEU movement
  • Europe supply chain under pressure to curb emissions
  • Wilmington, NC, able to complete refrigeration on-dock
  • HMM, SJ Logistics launch Asia-Europe rail service

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • Jones Act vessels expected to diminish through 2022
    Almost 15 ships may be scrapped over next five years due to age of overall fleet, analysts say.
  • Clarksons sees Golar LNG price catalysts
    Outages at major sources of natural gas lifts European prices, with further gains seen in spot shipping rates.
  • Tankers yet to rally on Forties outage
    Short-term fixture activity may see gains as crude stream shut, as US exports may be main beneficiary.
  • Shipowners groups call for 2020 sulphur fuel 'prohibition'
    Plan aims to stop shipowners flouting rules and gaining unfair advantage.
  • Enesel adds two more crude tankers to fleet
    Greek owner books fourth VLCC newbuilding and takes management of new aframax.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth after refinancing
    Chief executive opens door to dividend and suggests asset values may inch down short term.
  • MHI and Wartsila plot propulsion boost
    Yard and tech company team up on more efficient ship systems.
  • Duncan Dunn takes Baltic Council chairmanship
    SSY Futures man steps up one year after SGX takeover was completed.
  • DZ 'brings in Goldman Sachs to sell DVB'
    German bank moves ahead with plans to offload shipping lender.
  • Shell springs tanker chartering probe after staff suspension
    Whistle-blower raises alarm at colleague's dealings with specific brokerage.
  • Modec tipped to have taken Euronav VLCC
    Deal would mark the FPSO player's first buy in three years.
  • HMM launches rail service to Europe
    Korean owner using Trans China Railway to speed up cargo shipments.
  • CLC expects earnings boost from bigger fleet
    Dennis Uy-backed company has expanded capacity by 10% following Manila IPO.
  • Bondholders table alternative plan for Seadrill
    Investors reported to have come up with a rival package to restructure drilling company.
  • MOL lines up blockchain trial with IBM
    Japanese owner also teaming with Mitsui to test cross-border trade operations.
  • EMAS wins more time for restructuring
    Singapore owner extends deal for new investors to pump in $50m.
  • Taylor dismisses handysize link, still looking to grow
    Founder says company open to adding more ships despite passing on handy after inspection.
  • Viking Supply wins backing from lenders
    Refinancing agreed as Sveaas-backed OSV owner continues with rights issue.
  • Concordia Maritime adds newbuilding on time charter
    Kim Ullman-led company makes counter-cyclical move alongside Stena Bulk.
  • Skangas makes UK SSLNG breakthrough
    Norwegian producer inks fleet sourcing deal with Grain LNG.
  • SolstadFarstad sells veteran anchor-handler
    Norwegian owner offloads OSV laid up in Indonesia.
  • USC selling 50%-plus stake in Finnish yard
    Russian company wants new domestic partners for Arctech as it eyes cruiseships.
  • GoodBulk in $80m rights issue to back CarVal deal
    Oslo-OTC quoted owner on the hunt for further funds to support capesize purchases.
  • Kristian Rokke takes leading investment role at Aker
    Businessman also earmarked to take the chairmanship of Akastor.
  • Vopak venture fixes $1.25bn loan
    Dutch company's Malaysian operation taps nine banks to develop Pengerang terminal.
  • Bulker master executed by Abu Sayyaf
    Body of Pham Minh Tuan found by police in the Philippines.
  • Jumbo heads to China for new heavy-lifter
    Dutch owner picks China Merchants yard for LNG-ready unit.
  • Ultrabulk awarded $4.26m in Indian coke row
    UK court rules producer Gujarat NRE's chairman liable for debts arising from 2007 cooperation deals.
  • Bauxite deal to see Khalifa made capesize ready
    UAE port claims it will be the first in the region capable of handling large bulkers.
  • Apeejay raids second hand market for panamax
    Growing Indian owner has acquired its second gearless bulker in less than three months.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets plans $100m IPO
    UK-based fund manager eyes listing on specialist fund segment of London Stock Exchange.
  • POSH expects to report more impairments
    However, Kuok-backed offshore vessel operator said it is seeing improved utilization.
  • Eagle Bulk refinances $265m in debt
    New York-listed bulker player extends debt to 2022.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • Yangshang Port to utilize Internet of Things in fourth development phase
    Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) plans to utilize internet and automation technologies in its port complex to create "smart, green,...
  • SISI: Global ports see stable throughput growth in Q3 2017
    Cargo throughput at major ports across the globe grew by 6.4 percent year-over-year during the third quarter of 2017, according to a report...
  • Cargotec, Orange Business Services sign IoT agreement
    Finland-based Cargotec has signed a three-year, multimillion euro agreement with Internet of Things (IoT) provider Orange Business Services...
  • Maersk looks to increase client prices in 2018
    The third quarter of 2017 saw demand fall behind oversupply in the maritime industry,a Maersk Line official told Bloomberg in an interview ...
  • Daher to build new logistics platform near Paris airport
    French equipment supplier Daher is expanding its third-party logistics services to Paris-based aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, wit...
  • Commentary: Talk of abandoning WTO follows a pattern
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) is holding its biggest meeting in two years in Buenos Aires, Argentina this week. The significance of t...
  • U.S. trade chief negotiator says 'serious challenges' exist for WTO
    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer warned his counterparts at the start of the World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference i...
  • Massive Hindu temple construction in NJ involves long, winding supply chain
    Driving down a nondescript grass- and tree-lined four-lane highway in the middle of New Jersey, there's little indication that an immense s...
  • FAA fines battery shipper $1.1m for hazmat violations
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.1 million civil penalty against Sarasota, Fla....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2017
  • ICE Brent leads oil futures lower, despite prolonged Forties disruption
    The oil complex fell Tuesday reversing course from Monday when the closure of the Forties pipeline sparked a rally that drove front-month ICE Brent to its highest level since June 2015.
  • Novorossiisk bunkering disruption continues as storm warning extended
    Bunkering operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk continued to be subject to delays Tuesday as a result of stormy weather.
  • Vopak seeing early impact on bunker storage demand from 2020 IMO rule
    Global storage operator Vopak is seeing demand for fuel oil storage after 2020 dropping already because of tighter bunker sulfur limits.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Bimco re-appoints Frew as CEO to focus on environmental rules
    Frew was appointed secretary general and CEO of Bimco in September 2013.
  • ANALYSIS: Brent/Dubai EFS soars to 17-month high on Forties pipeline shutdown
    "t;[There is a] structural impact, but I haven't heard anything impacted on the physical side yet as [the sour crude] market has been very quiet," a Chinese trader said.
  • Trafigura banks on greater price volatility in 2018 after full-year profit falls
    Total volume traded in oil and petroleum products rose to 256.0 million mt, from 205.4 million mt in 2015/16 and 146.3 million mt in 2014/15.
  • Attacks on ships in Asia at 10-year low over Jan-Nov: ReCAAP
    A total of 71 reports were made over January-November, down from 78 in the same period of 2016.
  • FUTURES: Brent spikes to above $65/b on Forties pipeline outage
  • Canadian heavy, light crude plunge accelerates amid oversupply conditions
    WCS at Hardisty traded at WTI CMA minus $21.50/b Monday, marking the lowest assessment for it since it reached minus $21.65 on July 31, 2014.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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