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BRIEFS
August 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach July throughput sets monthly record of 720,310 TEU
  • SITC orders feeder boxship quartet for US$34 million apiece
  • Baltimore digs out of container backlog caused by docker shortage
  • China responds stiffly to US threat to probe its IP practices and rules
  • Global merchandise trade growth continues into third quarter, says WTO
  • Hamburg saw box boom, and reaps 48pc H1 profit hike to US$115 million
  • Rickmers Trust creditors expect 12 cents on the dollar as last ships sold
  • Grounded 4,074-TEU CSCL Jupiter refloated on Scheldt near Antwerp
  • Seattle's SSA Marine takes over Black Sea Georgian Port of Anaklia
  • Trump administration seeks duties on Chinese aluminum foil imports
  • Hapag-Lloyd shifts to Canadian Pacific on Vancouver-to-Detroit transit
  • Europe's first half air cargo up 8.7pc in its 'best showing since 2010'
  • Afghan president orders twice weekly flights for fruit exporters
  • Latin American air cargo sees improvement in June, after lacklustre H1
  • Air Canada's cargo chief warns of integrator threat to forwarding

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Trucking still USA's top freight transport mode
  • US intermodal company launches tracking tool
  • Trio in Asia Pacific going for blockchain technology
  • Descartes Systems Group in spending mood
  • Aeromexico takes another B787-9 from Air Lease
  • Baton handover at DTC
  • Port of Hamburg on rising tide in 2016
  • Reducing carbon footprint with innovative e-van
  • Insurance cover for Russian start-up
  • Dutch airports to be fully powered by wind farms
  • Fuller awarded leading role at UK Mail
  • First freight trains diverted after Rhine route closure
  • GDP certificate for Pfenning Logistics
  • Double mandate for Earhart at NS
  • Niche carriers' reliability more volatile, says Seaintel
  • Iata/Fiata launch new air cargo scheme in Canada

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • No mega ship orders in the next two years, says Maersk head
  • 'Surprising' supply chain hasn't been more disrupted by cybercrime, says TT Club
  • HMM considers Northern Sea Route crossing
  • Polaris looks to Korea Shipping & Offshore to finance VLOC orders
  • Maersk back in black in Q2, but warns of USD300 million cyber attack losses
  • Maersk Tankers' impairment charge drags energy business to loss
  • Impairments, rate pressure impact APMT earnings while volumes expand
  • PIL, PSA, IBM collaborate on supply chain blockchain solutions
  • Liquefied ammonia barge delivered for US Jones Act trade
  • Rickmers liquidation yields better-than-expected USD28.9 million
  • Angelicoussis VLCC sold for scrap as prices keep rising

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • UK logistics sector likes Whitehall plan for post-Brexit customs, but wants more detail
  • Maersk shrugs off $300m cost of cyber attack as freight rates soar
  • New air cargo forwarder agreement finally readies for take-off
  • Hybrid trucks to power up on electrical overhead line
  • Cathay Pacific reports HK$1.7bn operating loss
  • IATA wants to set new standards by developing CEIV for perishables sector

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Navy officer enters guilty plea in Fat Leonard case
  • GoM Lease Sale 249 bidders still focused on deepwater
  • Admiral Mark Buzby sworn in as Maritime Administrator
  • Metal Shark launches water taxis for Potomac Riverboat Co.
  • Project plans to build world's largest sailing cargo ship
  • California moves ahead on biofouling regs
  • Hybrid propulsion a first for new fish farming vessel
  • Maersk expects hit from cyber attack to be $200-$300 million
  • Latest Japan Engine UEC Eco-B2 completes shop tests

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Panamax earnings tick up 10% on increased optimism
    Large harvests in the US are expected to drive tonnage demand in the fourth quarter, says Braemar
  • Beijing to cover $3.3bn debts for state shipbuilder CSIC
    The funds will be used to ease the shipbuilder's exposure to the embattled offshore sector
  • Fifty-dollar oil depresses Maersk's Energy division
    Oil dependent group cannot deliver decent returns on invested capital until price rises above $60 per barrel
  • Asian clean MR tankers post gains on stronger demand
    MR tanker rates in other regions still pressured by excess tonnage
  • George Economou wins at the expense of corporate governance
    Shareholder rights trampled in quest to raise $700m from public investors at all costs
  • Maersk cyber attack leaves no long-term impact
    Customers have been supportive following Petya virus, says Skou
  • Maersk Line's return to the black underlines speed of box trades recovery
    Maersk Group chief executive Søren Skou says strong global economy and low orderbook underpinning rapid container market recovery
  • APMT slips into the red as impairments hit $250m
    Terminal operators post $100m loss for second quarter
  • Torm ekes out net profit for first half in spite of softer tanker rates
    Company to pay out $1.2m interim dividend or two US cents per share by September 12
  • Cyber attack on Maersk partly to blame for Damco losses
    Company will continue to invest in digitisation, product enhancement and sales deployment, among other things
  • Heavy fleet impairments knock Maersk Tankers
    Drop in fleet value brings $464m write down, tips Maersk Group into the red
  • Maersk Group keeps 2017 $1bn profit forecast unchanged despite cyber attack
    Impairments in tanker division and weak terminal performance lead to loss despite strong container line figures
  • Rickmers Maritime completes fleet sale to Navios
    Remaining nine vessels of the fleet of 14 sold for total of $59m
  • Songa Bulk raises $45m for vessel acquisitions
    Company expects to add vessels to fleet in the near-term
  • Debt reform will place Ezion in highly uncertain situation, CIMB analysts warn
    Analysts surprised by liftboat operator's debt reform after it warned of significant impairments if oil and gas sector situation worsens
  • Daily Briefing
  • Ocean Rig to submit debt restructuring plans to court on September 4
    Company received the votes needed to push ahead with the plans during creditors' meetings
  • PIL and PSA jump on the blockchain bandwagon with IBM
    Companies to look into proof of concept blockchain-based supply chain network technologies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • CP's new Detroit-Vancouver service aimed at auto parts, grain
  • Port Freeport resin packaging center targets Latin America
  • UK forwarders: Brexit customs proposal short on details
  • CMA CGM-NYSHEX pact offers US exporters peak season reliability
  • Maersk drops market share pursuit to focus on profitability
  • New pact with China could propel rice to major US export
  • Indian dockworkers again threaten strike over port reforms
  • Damco breaks even, takes cyber hit
  • Rickmers Maritime closes on ship sale
  • APMT earnings struggle despite volume growth
  • Maersk Line expects $1B 2017 profit gain despite cyber attack

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Piraeus forecloses on Edem Marine-controlled bulker
    Piraeus Bank has arrested the 52,500-dwt bulker Patriot (built 2004) in Singapore and is seeking $7.08m of the $9.67m it claims to be owed on a joint loan extended to two single-ship entities. The loan dates back to December 2009 when Marfin Egnatia Bank, which was subsequently absorbed into Piraeus Bank, entered into a financial arrangement with Diana Shipholding Co and Montana Shipping Co for a
  • Bukit Merapin buys ro-pax as new flagship vessel
    Indonesian ferry operator Bukit Merapin Nusantara Lines (BMN) has acquired its largest-ever ship, a South Korean-owned ro-pax. Joining the company as its new flagship is the 11,600-gross-ton (gt) Red Star (built 1994), which TradeWinds understands was recently owned by Seoul-based East North Asia Car Ferry Co. BMN sources say the ferry is undergoing a refit at a shipyard in Indonesia and will be
  • AXIA sees Scorpio Bulkers in 'envious' place
    Young fleet, firming market and lack of capital outlays position bulker owner for better valuation.
  • Europe's diesel trade bodes well for tankers
    More cargoes from US to resupply Europe as regional inventories set to return to normal.
  • Genco Shipping tipped to pounce on Tiger Group bulker series
    Greathorse ultramax stable one of a number of deals US owner could be on course to close.
  • AP Moller-Maersk chief sees positive global investment climate
    Soren Skou identifies encouraging global indicators amid the group's soft results.
  • UK investors flex muscles on executive pay
    Shareholder votes against executive pay deals - such as the one that hit Clarksons - are becoming more frequent, a new study has found.
  • Golar drops half of Hilli FLNG to partnership
    But dropdown in first floating liquefaction plant remains contingent on closing other deals.
  • Atlantska Plovidba makes it back into profit
    Croatian bulker owner returns to the black as revenue grows 21%.
  • Tallink extends Atlantic Vision charter
    Estonian ferry owner reaches agreement with Canadian company on 2002-built ship.
  • Indian rule creates flag state jeopardy
    Owners run risk of losing contracts if they switch ships from domestic register.
  • First Steamship drops into the red
    Taiwanese bulker owner hurt by reduced revenue in second quarter.
  • Jacob Meldgaard: Torm has 'more ammunition'
    Danish owner has the resources to follow up $185m spree with more deals.
  • LR joins sailing car carrier project
    Classification society will work with Germany's Sailing Cargo to develop innovative ship design.
  • Korean bank profits more than double
    Stronger first half for lenders as loan-loss provisions drop.
  • Petrogress aiming to add more tankers
    Greek owner wants to build fleet to expand business in West Africa.
  • Weeks Marine inks $60m dredger
    Louisiana's C&C Marine to build cutter-suction ship for US owner.
  • Loss down a fraction at Containerships
    Finnish owner boosted by higher revenue in second quarter.
  • Ex-Vitol executive David Thomas joins Dreifa
    Former Vitol LNG head gets onboard with start-up mid-scale floating regasification terminal outfit
  • Sincere Navigation logs profit rise
    Taiwanese bulker owner boosted by lower costs in second quarter.
  • Stable AMSC eyes diversification
    US Jones Act tanker owner declares a dividend of $0.08 per share in the second quarter.
  • Torm continues S&P spree with handy sale
    Latest deal comes as the Danish owner reports a modest loss for the second quarter.
  • AP Moller-Maersk falls to loss but boxships improve
    Impairments and depreciation hit Danish giant's bottom line in second quarter, but Maersk Line stronger; stands to lose up to $300m from cyber attacks.
  • Robbers target German boxship off Philippines
    Number of incidents in Asia at record lows, but shipowners warned to remain vigilant.
  • PIL plans blockchain study with PSA, IBM
    Singapore shipowner aims to achieve better security, efficiency and transparency.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • COSCO Ports reports nearly 17% increase in monthly terminal throughput
    The terminal operating arm of Chinese shipping company COSCO saw its container throughput increase 17.3 percent in July compared to the sam...
  • Freighter piloting pleads to operating cargo plane while drunk
    A cargo plane pilot under contract with the Defense Department pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Florida district court to charges of operating t...
  • Report: Cargo theft up significantly in Europe in Q2
    Over 900 incidences of cargo theft were reported in the second quarter of the year, a sharp uptick from the 586 in Q2 2016. Cargo thefts in...
  • Canada orders vessel slowdown due to whale deaths
    Vessel speeds must be reduced to no faster than 10 knots when travelling in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence from the Quebec north shore to ...
  • Rand Logistics posts $5.6m loss in Q1 FY 2018
    Source: Jon Nicholls Photography/Shutterstock Rand Logistics recorded revenues of $32.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. ...
  • Port of Hamburg sees steady first half 2017 volumes
    The Port of Hamburg handled 70 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of 2017, falling 0.2 percent from the corresponding 2016 ...
  • HMM looks north to Arctic passage
    South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), is looking to launch a regular liner service via the Arctic Sea, cuttin...
  • ACP expects record tonnage in FY 2018
    The body that governs the Panama Canal is projecting record throughput of 429.4 million tons in FY 2018 Thanks in large part to the newly e...
  • Cargojet earnings flying high in Q2 2017
    Ontario-based all-cargo airline Cargojet posted net earnings of $4.4 million Canadian (U.S. $3.4 million) for the second quarter of 2017, a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Lack of cutter stock set to tighten European fuel oil blending economics
    "There are small bits and pieces, but there is zero slurry coming out of the US," said one trader.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Monjasa hires eight traders
    Global marine fuel trader Monjasa has hired four traders and another four trainee traders at offices in Denmark, Cyprus and Singapore this month.
  • Danish Maersk Line reports Q2 profit despite soaring bunker costs
    Maersk Line paid an average $313/mt for its marine fuel in Q2, from $194/mt a year earlier.
  • IBIA supports expanding MFM usage to terminal loadings in Singapore
    Using MFMs for terminal loadings would help address a missing link in supply chain integrity in the world's largest bunkering port, it said.
  • Weaker oil price outlook sees Santos' GLNG facility in Australia take $870 mil hit
    Santos lowered its Brent price forecasts to $50/b for 2017, $55/b for 2018, $60/b for 2019, $65/b for 2020, and around $70/b for 2021 onwards.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher after API reports large US stock draw

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