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BRIEFS
November 15, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Ports to operate UAE's Ahmed Bin Rashid Port
  • Container shipping returning to Portland with Swire Shipping's new service
  • Port of New Orleans breaks 500,000-TEU mark for 3rd consecutive year
  • Lomar's boxship to be scrapped after running aground off New Caledonia
  • Iranian shipbuilder and Damen sign MoU to build offshore vessels
  • Vietnam's Tan Cang - Cai Mep Int'l Terminal breaches 1m TEU
  • Africa Express Line boosts energy efficiency with new reefer boxes
  • Nigerian pirates release six crewmen kidnapped last month
  • Melbourne-HK daily flights are 'timely boost' for a busy market, says Virgin
  • Disrupted supply chains are reconnected after deadly quake in Mexico City
  • ABC flies 28 Maserati Gran Turismo cars from Milan to Tokyo

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Coastal steel consignment of RINL arrives at Cochin Port
  • Global box volumes looking up in 2017
  • Seabird CFS Hazira launches bonded warehouse
  • Yang Ming posts impressive results in Q3
  • Abu Dhabi Ports showcases role as trade & logistics hub at UAE-India Economic Forum
  • APM Terminals Pipavav handles largest number of containers ever
  • Implementing Electronic Sealing for Containers by exporters under self-sealing procedure prescribed by circular 26/2017-Cus dated 1st July 2017, circular 36/2017 dated 28.8.2017 and 37/2017 dated 20.9.2017
  • QTerminals' Board appoints Neville Bissett as CEO
  • VOC Port achieves new single-day record in cargo handling
  • Global supply chain weakness to cyber attack highlighted
  • Indian Register of Shipping increasing focus on South-East Asia
  • South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 in Surat to be a gathering of fraternity leaders

International Transport Journalweb site
  • KTZ: freight traffic up 12%
  • TT Club warns against cyberattacks
  • Barton Marine sets new sails
  • Railfreight operator wants more CO2-free transport services
  • RB Logistics renews contract with GAC
  • Network Aviation Group expands reach in Kenya
  • Out with people - in with robots for waste collection
  • And the name of Gulf Air's new CEO is...
  • Mega rail terminal to double rail lift capacity
  • China Pakistan Express 2 launched by OOCL
  • A380 from Toulouse to Tarbes via Singapore
  • Successful Q3 for Expeditors
  • 9M/2017 confirms HHLA strength
  • Hermes: Walker in, Pilz out
  • Eva Air introduces new B777F
  • Train carries biofuel supplies to Stockholm residents

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Fairplay Towage seals takeover of Bugsier
  • German ports throughput rise lifts pressure on policymakers
  • Alfa Bank affiliate and Mid-Ship team up for ship finance
  • DFDS heads for record results as freight volumes show strong growth
  • Tough third quarter drags down DHT and Tanker Investments
  • Pan Ocean third quarter profit up 55%
  • CMA CGM's mega container ships to use GTT membrane fuel tanks
  • Oil tanker rates to stay low in 2018, LNG on the mend
  • TTA in the black again as dry bulk recovers
  • APM Terminals shifts commercial focus to inland services
  • Goseong O&S released from receivership after acquisition
  • Samsung HI off-hires staff with lower salaries

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • New INTTRA cargo and space matching tool could be a boon for forwarders
  • US ports call for urgent action over severe shortage of Customs inspectors
  • Change is in the air for Asia's airlines, but cargo seems to be flying
  • Analysis: a more positive quarter for a leaner-looking CEVA Logistics
  • Newly profitable Yang Ming said to be set to order mega-containerships
  • Amazon promises we won't use state licences to sell prescription drugs
  • Nils Smedegaard Andersen appointed chairman of Unifeeder
  • Two airlines order freighters at Dubai Air Show
  • Robert Fordree leaves Etihad to grow Menzies Aviation cargo portfolio

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Fairbanks Morse diesels picked for LCS 27
  • Lloyd's Register signs MOU with Israeli cyber defense specialist
  • Mysteries of the NVDC revealed - a little
  • Hull optimization promises big fuel savings for expedition cruise duo
  • Fincantieri seeks to delist Vard
  • Shallow draft Incat Crowther cat has next gen propeller tunnel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Navios Partners posts solid profit
    Container affiliate to put private placement proceeds towards four more boxships
  • UASC volumes boost Hapag-Lloyd results
    Outlook for full year remains unchanged
  • Anti-bribery group helps grain loading practices in Argentina
    Maritime Anti-Corruption Network's next plan is to examine a port in India
  • ICS hits at the EU's latest MRV amendment take
    Shipping body unhappy with questionnaire and the Commission's interpretation of full alignment with IMO emissions reporting system
  • DFDS acquires Dutch logistics company Alphatrans
    Copenhagen-headquartered ro-ro group buys haulier to expand European capabilities
  • Reefer rates to maintain upward curve in 2018
    Dual effect of equipment shortages and carrier consolidation points to further spot rate increases in the perishable cargo sector
  • CSSC sells $1bn offshore newbuilds to equity fund
    Market observers express concern over scheme to sell undeliverable jack-up rigs and OSVs to an affiliated asset management company
  • Japan to help combat Southeast Asia piracy
    Security investment has both maritime and geopolitical motivation
  • HHI reshuffles top management
    Shipbuilder's chairman and vice chairman will take different roles within the group, while president and chief executive Kang Hwan-goo will...
  • BW Group forms FSRU joint venture with Mitsui
    Vessel leased to PGP Consortium to provide regasification services to state-owned Pakistan LNG Terminals
  • Boxship oversupply to weigh on transpacific and Asia-Europe rates
    Shipping lines' planned rate increases in mid-November and early December may not succeed if no additional tonnage exits the market...
  • Daily Briefing
    Prestige rather than market dynamics is driving the new era of super-sized container shipping
  • HHLA confirms full-year target
    Improved trade with Asia and Russia boosts confidence at Hamburg terminal operator
  • Odfjell inks four long-term bareboat charters with Sinochem Shipping
    Newbuilding quartet to be part of chemical tanker pool of eight vessels managed by Odfjell
  • Thoresen Shipping returns to profitablity in the third quarter on dry bulk uptrend
    Dry bulk unit's average time charter equivalent earnings jump 51% year on year
  • DHT narrows losses on absence of impairment charges
    Shipping revenue for the third quarter increased as company added more vessels to its fleet
  • Pacific Drilling files for bankruptcy protection
    Company looks to restructure $3bn worth of debt
  • Indian coal imports will continue to fuel bulker demand
    Supramaxes and panamaxes to benefit most from the trade
  • RCL back in the black on higher freight rates and cost cuts
    Regional boxship operator saw robust demand for the transportation of industrial, capital, and intermediate goods as well as agricultural commodities
  • Korea's KSS Line sees net profit leap 102% for third quarter
    Deployment of four new VLGCs lifts results
  • Robert Yildirim to retain 24% CMA CGM shareholding
    Turkish businessman had been expected to sell his stake at the end of 2017, but now sees it as a...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd in profit as UASC merger ramps up volume
  • New EU rules target tattered Europe rail reputation
  • Market share of European trucking, and its problems, grow
  • Analysis: What Brexit means for European supply chains
  • E-commerce makes peak season for air cargo year-long
  • Growth slows at Mundra port amid expansion
  • APM Terminals makes inland services a commercial focus
  • Asia imports driving up Hamburg container traffic

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees improved third quarter
    Integration of UASC plays 'crucial role' in German boxship owner's better results.
  • GTT scores contract for systems on two vessels
    Containment systems will be installed on two Dynagas floating storage and regasification units.
  • Management is hurdle in shipping M&A
    Numbers are not the problem, the humans are, explains top shipping merger mechanic.
  • Navios Partners returns to profit
    Angeliki Franjou-led company sees higher revenue, beats estimates amid boost from spin-off Navios Containers.
  • Debt markets open to shipping, but at a cost
    Nordic bonds, US high-yield and institutional loans will be the best markets for shipping capital.
  • Sources shred talk of Navios tanker charter to ST Shipping
    Market talk of one-year time charter is off the mark, TradeWinds is told.
  • d'Amico International LR1 finds debut deal with Trafigura
    Trader takes in first of Hyundai Vinashin tanker series from Italian shipowner.
  • SeaBird plunges to bigger loss
    Seismic survey vessel owner sees revenue eroded in weaker market.
  • Tanker market eyes on Meiji Shipping aframax
    Ongoing sale being observed for latest clues on asset prices and sentiment.
  • DHT sees asset prices inching up amid bullish view for 2019
    The phone is ringing more and it's not shipyards on the line like earlier this year.
  • Union not amused by Ferry McFerryface
    Crew to refuse to work on Sydney ferry that has adapted old UK joke name.
  • Universal Energy tanker on the block
    Chinese-built vessel being sold at auction in Singapore.
  • ICG pushes up revenue and volumes
    Irish ferry and boxship group stronger over first 10 months.
  • Alastair Farley bids farewell to Braemar board
    Former Watson, Farley & Williams man will end his run as a director next month.
  • Cosco Shipping International appoints new finance chief
    Cosco Shipping International has appointed a new chief financial officer. The Singapore-listed company says Wang Kang Tian will take the job Liang Jianfeng has been filling on an interim basis. The new recruit will also serve as chief risk officer, a statement says. His arrival comes with the company's stock having hit the highest level in two and a half years today, according to The Business
  • Eidesvik Offshore returns to profit
    Norwegian owner says PSVs enjoyed good summer season, but winter is coming.
  • Wah Kwong VLCC heads for fresh charter with Koch
    Hong Kong owner tipped to have secured fresh time charter coverage for tanker.
  • DFDS profit dips as finance costs rise
    But Danish ro-ro group still on track for record annual result.
  • Cobelfret company snaps up slice of Euronav
    Firm behind Luxembourg bulker and ro-ro own now a major stakeholder in tanker specialist.
  • Mitsui & Co inks FSRU debut with BW Group
    Japanese investor's first foray into FSRU arena draws on long-term relationship.
  • Yang Ming 'to order 20 boxships'
    Report links refinancing owner with big new deal to replace chartered vessels.
  • Havila issues 124m shares to settle debt
    Banks and Saevik family awarded stock as part of owner's restructuring.
  • Paradise Papers: Reederei Nord denies IOM switch
    Klaus E Oldendorff firm says it had no dealings in Isle of Man to limit liability after Nordlake crash.
  • Odfjell charters Sinochem Shipping quartet for new pool
    Norwegian owner swapping out older chartered ships as it brings in new Chinese vessels.
  • Mermaid Maritime slumps to $2m loss
    Thai offshore vessel operator has seen its third quarter revenue slump by almost 42%.
  • Amsterdam Trade Bank teams with Mid-Ship Capital
    Dutch trade finance house and New York merchant bank intend offering specialized credits and loans.
  • Thoresen Shipping rides dry bulk recovery
    Thai supramax specialist continues to benefit from rate rally as it posts third quarter profit.
  • Tanker oversupply to keep rates low in 2018
    Rates unlikely to see significant boost without further scraping or slower capacity growth, says Fitch
  • Kpler: Indonesian LPG imports on the rise
    Nation increasingly reliant on gas from overseas on the back of falling domestic oil production.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • All eyes on truckload for project44
    The freight transportation and logistics technology provider project44 on Tuesday launched a new product aimed at providing truckload visib...
  • U.S. nails Chinese hardwood plywood imports with duties
    The Commerce Department on Monday affirmatively determined that imports of hardwood plywood products from China are being dumped on the U.S...
  • Chinese, Vietnamese tool chests dumped on U.S. market
    The Commerce Department on Monday determined that imports of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam are being dumped on the U.S. m...
  • Brexit negotiations stall out over financial issues
    The sixth round of Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has resulted in a two-week deadline, given by the ...
  • INTTRA offers new forecast-allocation tool
    The ocean freight technology platform INTTRA on Tuesday released a new tool designed to help forwarders manage forecast demand for containe...
  • Truckload rates improve in September
    Truckload rates improved in September 2017 to a new all-time high for the index, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index report. Th...
  • Cathay Pacific to fully acquire Air Hong Kong
    Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has inked an agreement to gain full control of cargo airline Air Hong Kong by selling eight freighte...
  • DHL Freight to build new hub in Germany
    DHL Freight is investing in the construction of a freight hub at the Hanover Airport Business Park in Langenhagen, Germany, the company sai...
  • U.S. firms top list of buyers of distressed vessels in 2017
    Most of the vessels sold at bank sales and at auction deals so far in 2017 have been purchased by U.S. companies, according to newly releas...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
  • Selling pressure persists on oil reversing rally
    Oil futures tumbled Tuesday, pulling NYMEX December crude $1.06 lower to $55.70/b as prices continue to slide off last week's highs.
  • Variety of feedstocks crucial for European refiners: conference
    A variety of feedstocks and the flexibility to use it are seen as crucial for European refiners.
  • TANKERS: WS flat rates set to rise, shipowner earnings may still fall: sources
    Worldscale flat rates for tanker routes are set to rise next year, reflecting higher bunker prices, but shipowners' time-charter equivalent earnings may still drop due to fleet growth.
  • IMO's bunker sulfur cap will require more exports, investments: conference
    Compliance with the International Maritime Organization's more stringent bunker fuel requirements from 2020 could require more exports to balance supply.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Japan's Astomos signs MOU with KPC to consider LPG bunkering in Middle East
    Astomos signs third MOU to consider LPG bunkering
  • ExxonMobil likely to give guidance on its 0.5% sulfur compliant marine fuels in 2018
    While new 0.5%-S compliant fuels will emerge, they will not be anything like the fuels today, White said.
  • Asian refiners hit by another round of Saudi crude term allocation cuts
    - South Korean refiners receive 5%-10% Dec Saudi crude allocation cuts - India, Japan to receive less-than-expected Dec Saudi term barrels - Dec Saudi allocation cuts priced in as OSPs, Dubai structure rally
  • FUTURES: Crude falls amid profit-taking activities
  • TANKERS: LR1 freight in Americas seen rising as arbitrage opens to NE Asia
    "I'm seeing plenty of boats carrying reformer-grade naphtha going to Asia," a US market source said.
  • IEA expects no IMO cap on shipping's carbon emissions by 2040
    "The cap on sulfur dioxide emissions from ships is not matched by any firm policies or regulations to reduce other greenhouse gas emissions."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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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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