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BRIEFS
September 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput dips 1.7pc to 1.8m TEU in August
  • HK's high property prices hinder port expansion, official says
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates by US$300/TEU from NE Asia to OZ
  • Overcapacity fears from new ULCVs unfounded, says Alphaliner
  • Much improved charter market, but mega ships pose lasting danger
  • DCT Gdansk receives first direct US military armoured brigade to Poland
  • Beijing starts banning American recyclable scrap imports
  • Yang Ming deploys DNV GL's ECO Insight data monitoring system
  • Flower and perishable logistics conferences to be held in Nairobi
  • K+N unveils new logistics solution for lithium batteries for electric vehicles
  • Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter services to Pittsburgh
  • DHL Express opens 60,000 square metres of warehousing at Budapest Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • "K" Line continues to be selected as an Index Component Participant of Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
  • Bengal Tiger Line & Jediv Cargo Management facilitate carriage of over-length project cargo in container
  • Constructive dialogue on more efficient handling of inland container shipping leads to action plan at Rotterdam port
  • Econship launches Econ App at 9th Foundation Day celebration
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers
  • Khimji Ramdas delivers rig & accessories in Oman
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates down
  • SCI observing 'Swachhta hi Sewa' Abhiyan
  • UK freight forwarders to soon get updated trading conditions
  • US FMC authorises The Alliance to establish contingency fund
  • Procedure to be followed for import under DEEC/EPCG Scheme
  • Exports again rise, but labour-intensive sectors a worry
  • Premier Futsal League 2017 kicks off

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Celebrating 50,000th covered hopper wagon
  • Europa launches money back express service
  • Milestone reached in Kaikoura rail rebuild
  • Milestone in Zim's southern China hub
  • New owner for Greek rail operator
  • Banking on reefer business: Hapag Lloyd
  • Customs and export expert joins North Point
  • Distribution centre opening next month
  • Airbus to the rescue after Irma
  • New shuttle connecting Belgium and Austria
  • CMA CGM on the crest of a wave
  • IFLN establishes new global projects network
  • From CWT Commodities (USA) to Host Logistics
  • Atlas Air flying for DHL
  • Egyptian pedigree horses to Europe again
  • TFG Transfracht inducts Pahnke into management

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Marine uncertainty threatens insurers' ability to operate
  • Disruption is coming, marine insurers warned
  • Hurricane losses 'potentially a game changer' for marine insurers
  • A look back at London International Shipping Week 2017
  • Technological advances promise cheaper maritime internet
  • Koch books VLCCs for long periods
  • MOL expands wood chip shipping business
  • STX O&S and sub-contractor fined USD60,000 over fatal blast
  • Samsung HI and others face USD33 million penalty for delayed LNG ships
  • Yangzijiang disposes of warehousing subsidiary

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • CMA CGM 'outperforms the industry' as Q2 profits hit $227m
  • XPO Logistics Europe appoints Malcom Wilson as new CEO, while Richard Cawston becomes MD Europe supply chain
  • Intra-Asia air cargo trades set for bumper peak season, says forwarder
  • Vietnam signs up to ratify international TIR haulage convention
  • Florida forwarders begin picking up the pieces, but trucks are in short supply
  • Saudi Arabia to seek bidders for 1,000-mile Red Sea-Gulf railway
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Hapag Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers as demand grows
  • MEPs give international flights respite from EU carbon fees until 2021
  • ABP CEO James Cooper announces it's time to step down

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Hurricane relief efforts demonstrate NSC's capabilities
  • Wärtsilä launches a new tug portfolio
  • Canadian Coast Guard ship gets speeding ticket
  • Eastern awarded OPC Long Lead Time Material contract
  • DP World to buy Dubai Maritime City and Drydocks World
  • SeaOne inks LOI with Sembcorp Marine for large CGL carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Handysize bulkers see earnings at five-month high
    Grains trade revised up
  • DP World announces dual Dubai maritime acquisitions
    Port operator agrees $450m deal for Maritime World and Drydocks World
  • Say what you mean: Drive to standardise port jargon aims to cut inefficiencies
    The Port of Rotterdam will pilot the use of new global definitions this year
  • ICS and BIMCO call for decarbonisation after 2050
    Shipowners reject binding commitments for emissions reductions
  • London shipping week focuses on mega trends
    Shorter and sharper next time
  • Daily Briefing
    China's offshore wind is now a multibillion dollar shipping market
  • Scorpio Tankers books $33m transaction costs for Navig8 merger
    Product tanker giant slides into second-quarter loss but is poised to redeploy Navig8 ships to in-house pools next month
  • Sembcorp Marine signs letter of intent to build compressed gas liquid carriers
    Vessels will sail on trade routes between the US and South America
  • Last Word: Team Liscr braves the elements for charity
    The Liberian Registry team came seventh in the Oscar Dragon Boat Race, held in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Polaris to replace converted VLOCs with newbuilds
    Company decides to renew fleet following the loss of Stellar Daisy earlier this year
  • Last year was toughest for shipping since 1990, says Clarksons Research head
    But hopes for world economy underpin recovery perspective
  • Lines battle to keep ocean freight rates buoyant
    Little sign of pre-Golden Week spike in demand as lines prepare for a difficult Q4, but analysts believe a rates...
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands reefer fleet
    UASC merger prompts 7,700 unit order to meet growing demand for refrigerated cargo
  • Ocean Rig gets Cayman court approval to begin debt restructuring
    Company now awaiting US hearing to proceed with debt restructuring plans
  • Teekay Tankers looks to buy back up to $45m in shares
    Company also seeking approval from key stakeholder to carry out share issuance
  • Hyundai Heavy faces tough road ahead despite order increase
    Labour dispute has led to delivery delays and quality issues
  • Korea's national shipping consortium appoints chairman
    Jung Tae-soon, chief executive of Sinokor Merchant Marine, has taken up the post
  • Can Japan three move towards ONE in dry bulk too?
    Trade data sharing move may lead to more barriers coming down between the former intense rivals, which also have similar...
  • JES net profit surges on waiver of payables to units
    Company still seeking a viable business model after recent acquisition plans were scrapped
  • Difficult conditions prevail for cargo market
    Premiums were 6% lower last year, says IUMI cargo committee chairman Nick Derrick
  • Yangzijiang offloads logistics unit as part of cost-cutting measures
    Warehousing company to be offloaded for $76,000
  • Global marine premiums fell 9% in 2016, IUMI told
    Part of the deterioration attributed to a stronger US dollar
  • DP World opts not to renew port contract in Indonesia
    Terminal operator disappointed by renewal terms offered by Indonesian authorities
  • Marine insurance on cusp of digital transformation
    Sector must 'transform business model', says IUMI president Dieter Berg
  • Hurricanes will hurt marine insurers, IUMI head warns
    Big hits expected from Harvey and Irma

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • US container trade growth forecast downgraded
  • US Ex-Im Bank backers urge quick action on nominees
  • India-Bangladesh rail service to cut Chittagong congestion
  • Cosco temporarily diverting cargo away from Prince Rupert
  • Indian ports pursue integrated container-tracking network
  • Limited success shows loss of GRI importance

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NYSE scrubs NADL listing from big board
    Move comes after John Fredriksen-led parent firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • Scorpio: Harvey helping rebalance markets
    UPDATE: JP Morgan lowers estimates for third quarter based on spot bookings, but hopes for 2018 recovery.
  • IUMI sees more falls in cargo premiums
    Declines come as head of insurance organisations warns of 'shake-up' in marine underwriting.
  • Clarksons Research: OSV sentiment 'fragile'
    Market may have bottomed out, broker says, but 1,800 ships remain in layup.
  • Diana Shipping earns better rate on panamax
    Athens-based shipowner sees year-on-year gain for ship's hire amid improving dry bulk rates.
  • DP World makes double $405m move
    Dubai-based terminal operator acquires 100% of repair yard Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City.
  • Wolber takes top job at Crystal Cruises
    Disney man replaces Edie Rodriguez, who has a new project lined up.
  • Cocaine found on Danaos ship in Peru
    Greek vessel underway again after bags of drugs discovered by crew at Ilo.
  • Libya intercepts Albanian cargoship
    Coastguard seizes Envi I on suspicion of smuggling construction materials.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees red in second quarter
    Emanuele Lauro-led company reports bigger than expected loss as tough market conditions persist.
  • SeaBird raising $13m in share sale
    Restructured offshore owner wants more cash in the bank.
  • Agia Zoni II clean-up response "disgraceful"
    Authorities and insurer under fire following slick from sunken Greek tanker.
  • DP World pulls out of Indonesia
    Dissatisfied terminal operator decides not to renew the operating contract for Surabaya.
  • South Korean yards tipped for profit miss
    Major shipbuilders weakened by higher costs in third quarter.
  • Sinokor Merchant Marine snaps up VLCC
    South Korean shipowner continues to stalk secondhand markets.
  • Sembcorp clinches order for SeaOne CGL ships
    Singapore yard to build more pioneering vessels for Texas owner.
  • SCI confirms deal for BW VLGC
    Indian owner makes large gas carrier debut with acquisition of BW Vision.
  • Korean yards fighting steel price rise
    Big three shipbuilders in talks with Posco and others over costs.
  • CMA CGM confirms 22,000-teu boxship order
    French liner giant gives greenlight for newbuilds as it reports a return to profit in second quarter.
  • Ezion plans second bondholder meeting
    Singapore offshore vessel operator looks to update bondholders on latest refinancing proposals.
  • Apeejay snaps up panamax bulker
    Indian-based shipowner raids the secondhand market to pick up veteran gearless vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NASA awards space cargo handling contract to Leidos Innovations
    Leidos Innovations Corp. has won a cargo handling contract from NASA to provide pressurized cargo packing and unpacking for the Internation...
  • DP World will not renew Indonesia terminal contract
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has announced it will not renew its operating contract for PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS) in I...
  • U.K. releases code of practice for maritime cyber security
    The U.K. is asking vessels to use better practices in maritime cyber security, according to Transport Minister Lord Callanan. The Departme...
  • Cargo demand rises for European airlines in August
    European airlines saw record levels of cargo demand in August, with Europe's largest cargo carrier, Lufthansa, and Finnair seeing the bigge...
  • Union Pacific restructures marketing and sales organization
    Union Pacific is redesigning its marketing and sales organization "to align with evolving customer needs," the Class I railway revealed Fri...
  • Idaho potatoes bound for Japan
    The Japanese government will allow the import of U.S. chipping potatoes from Idaho, marking the end of an 11-year ban on these shipments fr...
  • Celadon divests flatbed division
    Indianapolis-based trucking and logistics company Celadon Group, Inc. has finalized the disposition of substantially all assets associated ...
  • U.S. files asset forfeiture lawsuit against California aluminum producer
    The U.S. Justice Department has filed a complaint against California-based Perfectus Aluminum Inc, alleging the company illegally imported ...
  • Trump nominates full Ex-Im Bank board slate
    President Trump on Sept. 15 announced three more nominations to serve as U.S. Export-Import Bank board members. Along with two previously ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex mixed as crude struggles to break higher
    NYMEX October crude topped $50/b, but was unable to hold above that mark, settling Monday at $49.91/b, up 2 cents. ICE November Brent fell 14 cents to $55.48/b.
  • Bunker trader OceanConnect expands UK supply operation
    OceanConnect will use the 300 dwt barge Armador II to deliver marine gasoil between Ipswich and Dover
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Iraq's AISSOT makes first delivery of bunker fuel at Basra
    Targets bunker sales volume of 200,000 mt/month across Basra, Khor Al-Zubair and Umm Qasr over the next two years.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: BW Group's Ten, Kristensen swap seats in Singapore, Copenhagen
    The reshuffling comes soon after Kurt Miao in the clean chartering desk in Singapore left to join Zenrock Commodities Trading.
  • Wartsila unveils new eco-friendly, fuel efficient tug designs in Singapore
    "We believe that new tugs will in future rely more and more on battery and hybrid propulsion," the company said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Tom Wolber appointed president & CEO of Crystal Cruises
    Tom Wolber succeeds Edie Rodriguez.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable amid lack of fresh cues
  • Bunker supplier Brightoil launches new online trading platform
    New platform will help reduce bunker fuels costs too, company says.

›››File
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
››› 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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