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BRIEFS
March 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput soars 26pc in February
  • Oetker inks agreement to sell Hamburg Sud to Maersk
  • HSH Nordbank turns down Rickmers Maritime's new restructuring plan
  • Ocean Alliance says no to setting up alliance emergency fund: OOIL
  • Port call selections of some shipping alliances are 'illogical': Drewry
  • Port of Djibouti prepares for opening of new US$590m facility
  • US transportation sector adds 8,800 jobs in February
  • Cathay Pacific sees first annual loss since financial crisis in 2008
  • HAFFA hails decision to reinstate cargo fuel surcharge mechanism
  • dnata Heathrow completes IATA safety standard audit

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Bangladesh on Aids to Navigation
  • FFFAI Chairman attends WCO's TFA meet to speak on industry perspective from India
  • Govt keen on private sector participation in inland waterways
  • Milaha remains profitable in 2016
  • PSA & Singapore Institute of Technology in collaboration to build knowledge in advanced port technologies & developing manpower for engineering & infocomm technology disciplines
  • RFQs invited for management & operation of Chabahar port
  • Traffic Managers of Major Ports visit JNP to see Ease of Doing Business initiatives
  • Cross-border rail connectivity within South & South-West Asia a priority, says Suresh Prabhu
  • Govt to bring in integrated, multimodal logistics & transport policy: Nitin Gadkari
  • Rationalisation of freight rates in Indian Railways highlighted
  • Cotton arrivals gather further momentum
  • Exports in February up by impressive 17.5 pc
  • NICDIT established for industrial corridors

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nonstop exports
  • US freight care components maker changes hands
  • Next WCS in Dallas, ACF 2020 in Miami
  • Firstling in Jaxport
  • E-CMR to revolutionise domestic goods transport
  • Fagagnini takes his leave in St Gallen
  • Ploughing cash into warehouses
  • Seoul records highest ever monthly growth rate
  • Adelaide-Tarcoola upgrade gaining speed
  • Sailing direct from Morocco to Russia
  • Stüer named DB Cargo board member for sales
  • Rieck celebrates anniversary of subsidiary in China
  • Facelift for ro-mo terminal in Freiburg
  • Terminal in Buenaventura at full speed
  • Braun moves to Norway-based shipping rate platform
  • China Southern adds route to HCMC

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Bourbon reports heavy losses for 2016
  • 'K' Line: Liner companies with below 5% of global capacity will struggle to stay afloat
  • Ezra Holdings' stocks suspended as Chiyoda announces management changes
  • Unions plead for refund guarantees for Sungdong
  • Navig8 exits dry-bulk sector
  • Hyundai HI: Business split to boost sales

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Good news at last for shipowners in the container charter market
  • Customs must stay simple after Brexit if logistics sector is to benefit
  • Astral cargo drone management system scoops IATA innovation award
  • Monetising smart port investments puzzles early innovators
  • HMM officially joins 2M Alliance through strategic co-operation
  • Finnair hit by strike at Helsinki Airport

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Somali pirates release hijacked tanker
  • Liberty Passion joins Maritime Security Program
  • BAE Systems awarded $42.9 million Navy contract
  • SHI holds naming ceremony for world's largest containership
  • USMRC launches cyber awareness course for mariners
  • Norwegian says a little more about Project Leonardo
  • IMO Sec Gen: Aris 13 hijack underscores need to follow BMP
  • SAFE Boats and COTECMAR in co-production agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • VLGC rates jump 7% in a day on chartering boost
    Frustrating freight market stagnation comes to an end
  • Economou pens $300m VLCC order at Hanjin Subic
    Angelicoussis among Greek owners with VLCC projects waiting in the wings
  • Hijacking highlights importance of piracy precautions
    Ship hardening and navigational precautions crucial as conditions on land deteriorate in Somalia
  • Henderson urges UK shipping to help shape government policy
    Chamber of Shipping elects Shell executive for a second term as president
  • UK seeks closer collaboration with China
    High-level delegation to promote companies from across the UK maritime sector, including ports, marine, and business services
  • Tanker negative returns deter investors
    Heavy-hitting tanker companies give negative return on investment, says DVB Bank
  • MEPs back Arctic bunker ban
  • Murach retirement sparks KfW-IPEX board shake-up
    Top ship finance specialist steps down after serving since 1974
  • Spain votes down port labour reforms
    Unions respond by calling off planned industrial action
  • Capesize climbs 35% to $16,000 per day
    Strength from Brazil and South Africa to China voyages boosts earnings with upside potential going forward
  • Suezmax earnings spike to near year-to-date high before easing
    But sentiment still strong with healthy loadings in Europe, Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Baltic
  • Three piracy incidents reported in Asia in one week
    ReCAAP reiterates advisory to all ships to re-route from Sulu-Celebes Sea where possible
  • KLC and JP Morgan snap up Hanjin capesizes
    Two seven-year-old ships reportedly sold at $26.5m and a five-year-old at $29.5m
  • Indian state-owned port throughput rises 6.5%
    Gains in container, crude and products traffic offset lower coal volumes due to high stockpiles
  • Dangerous liaisons
    There is every reason to believe that a very substantial number of the 36m boxes transported on the high seas contain undeclared dangerous goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Teamsters take fight with XPO to New Jersey
  • US ports worry about potential cuts to security funding
  • VIDEO: Container shipping's choppy sailing ahead
  • US Congress pressured to encourage alliance emergency funds
  • Spanish dockworkers call off remaining strikes
  • 'K' Line: Carriers must control 5 percent of market or consolidate
  • JNPT's DP World terminal cuts fees for speedy import handling
  • India pursues integrated transport policy to cut logistics costs
  • Lufthansa Cargo swings to 2016 loss
  • Capacity from new alliances to pressure Asia-Europe rates

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Frontline poised to complete clearout of chartered MRs
    One products tanker to be redelivered in second quarter after two more sent away in January.
  • MJLF: Ship supply, not Opec, impacts rates
    VLCC cargo counts remain steady year-on-year, as fleet growth hobbles rates.
  • Axia expects more big deals in bulker S&P
    Golden Ocean's swoop for Quintana and Eagle Bulk's nine-ship purchase could be just the beginning.
  • EU seeks ban on fuel oil for Arctic shipping
    Non-binding resolution seeks to prod EU members to push for IMO-approved ban.
  • Princess Cruises prepares ship upgrade
    Carnival Corp subsidiary to spend millions of dollars on new features for Caribbean Princess.
  • Henderson: we must shape government policy
    Re-elected head of UK Chamber says it's time to stand up for shipping.
  • Epic Gas plots private placement
    Upturn in capital markets activity continues with potential $40m fundraiser.
  • Severnaya eyes Samsung tanker tie-up
    Russian shipbuilder wants to take advantage of Korean expertise.
  • Ultrabulk continues growth efforts
    New South African office will look to develop bulk parcelling business.
  • Greek trio tie up bulkers in rising market
    Angelicoussis, Economou and Palios sign period deals as BDI climbs again.
  • Clarksons: OSV sector strongest since 2014
    Rates in North Sea spot market hold above operating expenses in first quarter.
  • Euronav stays cautious on 2017 view
    Paddy Rodgers says supply growth creating short-term headwinds for the freight market.
  • Little interest in ABG sell-off
    "Few parties" come forward as banks try to offload struggling shipyard.
  • Hartmann reflags LPGC to Germany
    Move from Liberia sends out positive signal about 'slight upward trend.'
  • Officials in firefight with Aris 13 pirates
    Gunfight believed to have left some Somali soldiers injured.
  • New aid bill for DSME could hit $5.3bn
    Creditors reportedly ready to provide ever bigger sums for Korean yard.
  • HMM signs up for 2M cooperation
    Owner says deal with Maersk and MSC will boost competitiveness.
  • George Economou inks order for four VLCCs at HHIC
    Greek owner continues 2017 spending spree with deal for tankers at Korean-owned Philippines yard.
  • Indian court releases multipurpose
    Judge lifts arrest of Tranglory ship after security lodged for bunker bill.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank rings management changes
    Claudia Schneider become chief risk officer at German lender.
  • Bourbon loss soars to $282m in 2016
    De Chateauvieux calls offshore crisis "most acute in 40 years."

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Pacific Harbor Line tests low emissions locomotive
    Source: Port of New Orleans Pacific Harbor Line began testing Progress Rail's 2,000-horsepower EMD24B locomotive. Pacific Harbor Line (PHL)...
  • APL to launch new China-Philippines loop
    Singapore-based ocean carrier APL, now a subsidiary of France's CMA CGM, will commence a new intra-Asia service between China, Korea, Taiwa...
  • 2M Alliance, HMM sign strategic cooperation agreement
    Source: Hyundai Merchant Marine The 2M+H Strategic Cooperation includes slot exchanges on Asia-U.S. West Coast services, and slot purchases ...
  • FRA: Freight railroads making 'consistent progress' on PTC implementation
    U.S. Class I freight railroads continue to make "consistent progress" in installing positive train control (PTC), according to the latest P...
  • Report: OOCL charters eight large boxships in lead up to OCEAN Alliance launch
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has chartered eight large containerships in the past month and a half leading up to the launch of the...
  • Nordic Tankers, V.Group launch joint venture
    Nordic Tankers Trading and V.Group have created anew ship management operation, the companies jointly announced. The new Copenhagen-based ...
  • Union Pacific issues response to Illinois train derailment
    Union Pacific crews are responding to a train derailment that occurred early Wednesday morning in Lake Forest, Ill. There were no injuries...
  • Executive Moves: ATA, Xeneta and SmartTruck
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock ATA promotes four long-time staffers and hires new vice president of creative services and new director of ...
  • Panama Canal to launch vessel scheduling system
    The Panama Canal will be launching a new vessel scheduling and maritime resource management system, according to a release issued Wednesday...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Brazil's QGEP faces challenging scenario to divestment plan
    A reduction in the company's risk profile would allow QGEP to evaluate greater participation in upcoming bid rounds, with four licensing sales scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2017 and six more planned for 2018-2019, Guardado said.
  • Egypt's resumption of Aramco supply deal creates uncertainty in Med gasoil market
    One trader expected the tenders would be "partly canceled" after the renewing of ties between the Egyptian government and Aramco.
  • TRADER NOTE: Neil Lamerton launches new bunker brokerage
    t will offer LNG, ultra low sulfur fuel oil and lubricants to clients as well as traditional bunker fuel grades.
  • TENDER DATA: Rosneft offers up to 100,000 mt MSVGO from Komsomolsk for Apr-May
    Bids must be sent not later than March 22, 2017, 22:00 Moscow time
  • Swedish refiner Preem says shutdowns to cause refiners to buy less crude
    Preem's Q4 refining margin was $6.14/b from $4.31/b a year earlier.
  • Ecoslops, EGPC to carry out Suez Canal waste oil recycling plant study
    Ecoslops is one of a number of companies using technology to produce fuel oil from non-traditional methods. Disposal of ships' slops is a service usually provided by ports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Asia anti-piracy group ReCAAP outlines new intelligence program
    To strengthen intelligence on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia by 2020.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • DRY BULK: Capesize freight rates hit multi-month highs on tonnage tightness
    Stronger fundamentals in China have also boosted other segments of the dry bulk freight market since the start of 2017
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on US crude draw, demand growth forecast
  • ANALYSIS: ADNOC's strategic storage move seen as win-win deal for India, UAE
    - ADNOC to store 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India - Deal to help ADNOC make deeper inroads into Asia's key growth center - Quick access to cargoes, lower costs to help refiners
  • TANKERS: Navig8 VL8 pool to redeliver all Oman Shipping VLCCs by end-April - sources
    The exit is part of Oman's strategy to directly manage its state-owned assets
  • Slower Asian economic activity dampens residual fuel oil demand in Jan - IEA
    Chinese demand for fuel oil in January fell 54,000 b/d year on year to 153,000 b/d, with the figure predicted to fall further by the end of 2017.
  • IEA urges patience on market rebalancing as stocks rise
    - OPEC output pact stays 'solid' - OECD stocks back above 3 billion barrels - Confident US supports demand

›››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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