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October 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container volume up 7.5pc to 1.84m TEU in September
  • APL extends terminal lease at Port of Kaohsiung for 10 years to 2027
  • Port Virginia's September throughput up 8.2pc to 237,816 TEU
  • UK, EU intend to preserve WTO status in wake of Brexit split
  • CMA CGM to create Marseilles start-up incubator to accelerate digital transformation
  • CMA CGM's Indian subcontinent, Mideast, East Africa upgrade
  • Box volume at JNPT rises 6pc YoY to 2.4m TEU from April-September
  • Tighter gate-in rules at India's JNPT for DPE shipments
  • Britain's FTA lists minimum requirements if Brexit goes south
  • HKIA's air cargo growth soars 9pc in September
  • Lufthansa Cargo's load factor rises 2.7 percentage points in September
  • Infrastructure issue bridges gap between forwarders, integrators

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • APL renews terminal lease at Port of Kaohsiung
  • Command Seminar looks to future of shipping industry
  • DNV GL rolls out electronic certificates across entire fleet
  • Hapag-Lloyd successfully completes capital increase
  • Indian Navy hopeful of establishing integrated doctrine on national security in good time: Admiral Sunil Lanba
  • Jumbo & Bbc Chartering creating "Global Project Alliance"
  • Liberian Registry launches cyber & ship security computer-based training programme
  • SCI bestowed with 'Pride of the Nation' award
  • Shreyas Shipping takes delivery of 3 vessels
  • Palm oil import up in Sept.
  • Seafood exports up
  • Mumbai Port Trust intends reclaiming South-West Cove at Jawahar Dweep
  • New Kolkata Port Chairman meets stakeholders of Haldia Dock Complex
  • VPT oil berth public hearing on Oct. 31
  • Snowman Logistics partners with IKEA to manage backend for their in-store restaurants biz in India
  • GST cut expected to give bunkers a fillip
  • WCO participates in VII World BASC Conference highlighting facilitation & security

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Serving 370 stores daily from Moscow
  • Another Gecas B747-8F for ABC
  • Switzerland country manager for UPS
  • Eurasian shipping in tank containers
  • Kalmar presents electric forklift trucks
  • Certification of RZ Carrier and Rickmers-Line
  • Heathrow - more freight, less emissions
  • Increasing its focus on Swedish markets
  • Jumbo and BBC Chartering form 'Global Project Alliance'
  • Global Cargo Alliance a member of WiseIndustry programme
  • APL renews terminal lease in Taiwan
  • Etihad to implement IBS Software's iCargo solution
  • Second track will increase capacity to 47 freight trains a...
  • CFL Cargo's upcoming boss revealed
  • Increased dynamic for Kuehne+Nagel
  • Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Jumbo and BBC Chartering form 'biggest and best' alliance
  • Hapag-Lloyd capital increase hits USD414 million target
  • Militant attacks add to worrying trend of southeast Asian piracy
  • Golden Ocean buys two Capesizes, reinstates normal covenants
  • Adaptability key to car carrier sector success
  • BW Group steps up cyber security after IT infringement
  • Taiwan authorities look to refloat stranded bulker
  • STX O&S strengthens HSE supervision following blast
  • Kobe Steel's 'defective' material not used in shipbuilding

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Peak season a let-down for China-US carriers as ocean rates continue to slide
  • Air freight boom in China means more airlines clamouring for operating licences
  • Peel Ports set to fly with integrated airport tracking and booking technology
  • Emirates willing to cooperate with rival UAE airline Etihad
  • The CSX anomaly: new management on the right track?
  • Five main projects of Belt and Road - a 'visual explainer'
  • Paul Gregorowitsch resigns as Oman Air chief executive

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Newport News gets submarine contract worth potential $385 million
  • Pasha Hawaii provides Jones Act ship for Puerto Rico relief efforts
  • Gulf Island picks Rapp to supply key Regional Research Vessel systems
  • Liberia launches computer based cyber and ship security training
  • BBC Chartering and Jumbo form Global Project Alliance

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Iran sees Trump rhetoric as a non-factor for energy industry
    Deputy oil minister says Iran is still talking with Russian, European and Asian firms on future developments in energy projects
  • Don't forget about the risks, LNG industry warned
    Regulatory, financial and logistic obstacles remain before gas become the world's top energy source
  • The increasing cost of capital hurts shipowners' bottom line
    Lack of bank debt and higher cost for mezzanine debt will squeeze shareholders' returns
  • UK seafarer charities underspent during recession
    Seafarers will require greater assistance with mental health issues over the next two decades, report warns
  • Who are the 100 most influential people in shipping?
    Have your say in the next edition of Lloyd's List's 100 most influential people in shipping
  • What shipping can expect from China's party congress
    More shipping M&As in the pipeline and domestic capacity cut to remain
  • Chevron raises the curtain on LNG shipping's peak demand season
    Wheatstone and some other projects to raise exports by year-end as LNG shipping rate nears $50,000 per day
  • Heavylift shake-up gathers pace
    BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink pact as BigRoll goes it alone
  • Felixstowe intermodal upgrade gets go-ahead
    Top UK container port's rail capacity to and from Midlands and Northwest to be increased by around 50%
  • IMB flags concern over pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea and Southeast Asia
    As Somalia's coast falls quiet again, the report is a reminder of other piracy-afflicted areas around the world
  • Daily Briefing
    VLCC earnings are up over $30,000 per day and there's more upside to come
  • BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink alliance pact
    German-Dutch tie-up sees consolidation continue in heavylift
  • Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chief over embezzlement
    Mr Cho has been accused of using company funds for renovating his house before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping
  • DNV GL rolls out e-certificates for its classed vessels
    Move to help reduce administrative processes and document handling costs for ship owners, regulators, charterers and crew
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises $414m from share sale
    Funds will be used to reduce debt levels in accordance with the UASC merger terms.
  • Japan's Imabari to retrofit new engine on coal carrier to tackle NOx emissions
    Vessel is currently operated by Mitsui OSK Lines
  • Golden Ocean to buy two capesize bulk carriers for $86m
    Vessels to be purchased from controlling stakeholder John Fredriksen-owned Hemen Holding
  • APL renews terminal lease at Kaohsiung port
    New lease to commence on January 1, 2018 and expire on December 31, 2027
  • US Coast Guard warns on vessel documentation websites
    Commercial online renewal services may be legal, but certificates they issue are not valid, says USCG
  • Philippine customs bureau eases cargo inspection rules amid port congestion
    Move comes after reports of longer truck queues at port X-ray security check gateways

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Pasha to use laid-up ship to deliver water to Puerto Rico
  • Authorities approve JNPT truck toll hike
  • China-Europe rail growth exposes Europe's structural shortcomings
  • CSX trims intermodal services, considers hub overhaul
  • Higher de minimis level delights US importers, frustrates brokers
  • Ocean Network Express unconvinced of mega-ships benefits
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises expected $414 million from capital increase

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • S&S investors file shelf for Kirby shares
    Filing for acquisition-related share sale is routine, but Wells Fargo see longer recovery for tank barges.
  • Young Brothers eyes fleet expansion
    Hawaiian group to invest $180m-plus in new ships.
  • More than 13,000 ships transit Panama Canal
    Central American waterway also reports record cargo movement for financial year 2017.
  • Malaviya Seven auction halted
    UK auctioneer trying to up $395,000 offer from lone bidder to pay off crew.
  • Genco adds Far East desk with SSY hire
    Dry bulk shipowner seeks to build up regional trading expertise as part of focus on commercial management.
  • Carnival knocks down talk of Meyer Turku options
    UPDATE: Cruise giant dismisses media claims it's lining up orders for more 5,200-passenger ships
  • Thomson Cruises becomes Marella
    UK operator rebranding to fit in with reorganisation by German owner TUI.
  • Subsea 7 scraps Sapura Energy joint venture
    Kristian Siem-chaired owner booking $10m loss as it sells heavy-lift cable-layer to Malaysian former partner.
  • HSBC raises Pacific Basin target
    Analyst spots upside as demand-supply balance to remain favourable into 2019.
  • AHTS crew abandoned in Mozambique
    Five men on Amsol say they have not been paid for a year.
  • Hapag completes $414m capital increase
    German boxship owner will use proceeds to repay debt as shareholders show big appetite for new shares.
  • Vroon signs up AHTS for two years
    Ophir books VOS Atlas for support work in Thailand's Bualuang field.
  • BBC Chartering and Jumbo join forces
    German and Dutch family-owned heavy-lift companies form strategic alliance to operate worldwide.
  • Huangpu Wenchong adds salvage tug
    Chinese yard to deliver vessel to state rescue service in 2019.
  • Royal IHC buys into ROG yard
    Dutch shipbuilder expanding shiprepair activities with Rotterdam plant deal.
  • Rio Tinto ore exports higher in third quarter
    Improved rail capacity and performance plus lack of shiploader downtime help to boost cargoes.
  • Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chairman
    Korean police accuse Cho Yang-ho of siphoning off cash to renovate home before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping.
  • Shreyas sells feeder boxship for scrap
    Indian shipowner continues clear out of elderly tonnage as it takes delivery of three ships.
  • Sheshashayee to leave Miclyn Express Offshore
    Singapore-based offshore vessel operator launches search for new chief executive.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Port of LA to consider banning trucking companies from port if drivers aren't employees
    Two Los Angeles City Council members have put forward a motion that would effectively bar trucking companies that do not treat their driver...
  • Report: Retailers need to 'double down' on shipping, returns and tracking
    Global technology company Pitney Bowes released its first ever 2017 Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce Study, revealing "delivery experiences" a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raised 352 million euros (U.S. $414 million) in gross proceeds through a capital increase, with 96.5 perce...
  • HMM to issue new shares worth $620m
    South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), plans to issue rights to raise 693.6 billion won (U.S. $620 million) to...
  • Wind-powered cargo ship makes maiden voyage across Atlantic
    Portfranc Logistics' and Timbercoast's eco-friendly cargo ship, the Avontuur , has returned to the Port of Montreal after its first success...
  • Project cargo carriers form alliance
    Two of the world's largest heavy-lift vessel fleet operators, BBC Chartering and Jumbo, have entered into an alliance that will allow the c...
  • YTD freight volumes grow at SW Florida Intl. Airport despite September decline
    A total of 2.41 million pounds of freight traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in September, down slightly from 2.44 mi...
  • LA, LB port commissions to conduct joint hearing on clean air plan update
    A proposed update to the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan will be the subject of a joint meeting between the governing boards of t...
  • ITC: U.S. economy would save $3.3b if import tariffs ended
    The typical American household could save between $54 to $288 a year if import tariffs were removed, according to a new report from the U.S...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2017
  • Saudi energy minister says 'no change' to plans for Aramco IPO in 2018
    Saudi Arabia's plans to list part of its state Aramco oil giant on international markets remain "on track" for 2018, oil minister Khalid al-Falih said Tuesday, dismissing recent reports that the public offering could be shelved in favor of private sale.
  • Iran backs extending OPEC cuts to end-2018: deputy oil minister
    A senior Iranian minister indicated support Tuesday for extending OPEC's production cut agreement to the end of next year, but was less clear on Iran's own contribution to such an extension.
  • Crude futures nearly flat as momentum from Iraq fighting fades
    Crude futures were little changed Tuesday as signs of plentiful global supply helped offset concerns stemming from fighting between the Iraqi army and Kurdish forces in northern Iraq that has reduced crude flows.
  • India's BPCL sells first 180 CST HSFO on fallout from tank blaze
    BPCL has had for the first time resort to exporting 180 CST HSFO as options to store the fuel got curbed due to the blaze October 6 at its high speed diesel storage tank at Butcher Island off the east coast of Mumbai.
  • High Med HSFO cargo premium to NWE barges has traders eying arbitrage
    High sulfur fuel oil prices in the Mediterranean on tight supply are raising the chances of oil being arbitraged from Northwest Europe into the region, traders said Tuesday.
  • FEATURE: Northwest Europe bunker market meets in subdued spirits
    The Northwest European marine fuel market is adjusting to lower demand as tightening emission regulations and credit limits hold back bunker traders.
  • TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier WFS hires Jeff Smith as COO
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco IPO shift may have market questioning future of OPEC cuts
    Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to OPEC production cuts -- aimed at boosting prices -- has been cast into question by reports that the world's largest exporter of crude may be considering an alternative strategy to listing its state-producer Aramco on international markets.
  • Coal freight arbitrage may be impacted by low sulfur oil directive: SSY
    There are "inflationary implications for freight rates," Langston said.

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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
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
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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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