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BRIEFS
November 22, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Ports signs initial pact to develop Chernomorsk port, Ukraine
  • APM Terminals changes focus by offering more inland services to BCOs
  • Putin wants to bar foreign ships from using Russia's Northern Sea Route
  • Elbe River dredging 'blockade' should be removed: Hamburg port official
  • Oakland port's container imports hit record level of 76,706 TEU in Oct
  • Carey Island port project is still on: Malaysia Transport Minister
  • Shorter wait times at anchorage as congestion eases at Chittagong port
  • FedEx expects to handle record 400m packages during holiday period
  • HKIA sees steady cargo growth handling 430,000 tonnes in October
  • Signs emerge of slowing cargo volume growth among European airlines
  • CEVA opens pharma facility in UK with a pharmacy to dispense prescriptions

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Express Global Logistics moves RTGCs from Nhava Sheva to Mundra
  • Hong Kong China War Risk Syndicate launched
  • OOCL launches another 21,413-TEU vessel
  • DP World Mundra introduces global standards of automation at terminal
  • Full year container volume growth forecast increased
  • JSW Infrastructure commences trial run of country's largest river-sea vessels between its Dharamtar & Jaigarh port facilities in Maharashtra
  • CONCOR NWR felicitates top customers at 21st annual awards
  • Maersk Line & Damco's first block train arrives in Europe from China
  • JBS Academy conceptualises 4-day preparatory course for Regulation 6 exam aspirants
  • South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 this Friday in Surat

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Groupe Eurotunnel changes name to Getlink
  • UTair - new GSA in Vnukovo, Riga and Tashkent
  • Technology award for propeller boss cap fins
  • Chinese studying Erdenet-Ovoot railway
  • Bolloré and Oro launch new platform
  • Nolinor Aviation supports Canadian mining sector
  • Carriers: better figures, little improvement, says Seaintel
  • Three new VPs for inland waterway association
  • Gefco sets up shop in Greece
  • Rail signal upgrade in Egypt
  • Icao welcomes 192nd member state
  • Becker Logistics acquires Savage's 3PL business
  • MAB Kargo's 3rd relief mission for Rohingya refugees
  • Container growth takes a break
  • Freja - new MD in New Year
  • Blocktrain covers 10,815 km in 20 days

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Public players pivoting toward 'active' owner-operator model
  • US hits North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
  • Port Houston seeks resilience after Hurricane Harvey
  • Golden Ocean breaks even in Q317, rates continue to strengthen on firm demand
  • India's Mercator Limited appoints additional director
  • COSCO Shipping Energy orders seven tankers at Dalian Shipbuilding
  • STX O&S may need further cost-cutting to survive
  • New MEPC chair Saito aims for policy continuity
  • Dry bulk market eyes Pan Ocean Panamax
  • Sungdong's liquidation value reportedly exceeds going-concern worth

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Alarm bells ringing over 'ticking time-bomb' of post-Brexit customs control
  • Damco China-Europe blocktrain offers speedier and cheaper option for shippers
  • Omnichannel sales pushing B2B deliveries towards more costly B2C supply chains
  • Two 747-400Fs fetch $49m at Alibaba's Taobao online auction
  • Omar Shamsie new president of Maersk Line in North America
  • India's logistics gets 'infrastructure status' to boost investment
  • The making of a Chinese giant: HNA Group

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Zim completes pilot of blockchain based paperless Bills of Lading
  • VIDEO: ABB launches new situational awareness solution
  • Crowley ATB delivers jet fuel to Puerto Rico
  • SPS repair to Queen Mary 2 completed during transatlantic round trip
  • Three box ships will have Langh scrubbers, EGR water treatment
  • Philly Shipyard delivers final ship in Kinder Morgan quartet
  • ICS: Shipyard overcapacity threatens sustainable growth
  • Damen wins order for twin rig fishing trawler
  • VIDEO: Celebrity orders Galapagos cruise vessel at De Hoop

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Marenave ditches Daus-Petersen
    Departure marks victory for Mahnke in ongoing struggle with Offen
  • Navios Maritime net loss creeps up to $28m
    Earnings from vessel employment rise, but so do interest and finance costs
  • Diana Shipping's third-quarter results improve despite Melite impairment
    Rising charter rates offer cushion as Greek owner posts narrower loss
  • Daily Briefing
    North P&I heads to Dublin to skirt Barnier's Brexit passporting ban
  • LNG: Sweet mix of supply-demand fundamentals
    Spot rates set to soar on market tightness as tonne-miles increase
  • UK maritime lobbies set out their stalls ahead of the government's budget
    Industry associations' funding demands focus on crew training, infrastructure and port connectivity ahead of Brexit
  • Peak season port performance in Europe
    CargoSmart analysed the vessel arrival delays and berth times of ocean carriers at the top five European container ports
  • Offen and Döhle downplay debt standstill claims
    German shipowners dispute media reports of deal with HSH Nordbank
  • Preparation is the best defence to cyber threats
    Shipping companies will be held accountable if they do not ready themselves for the inevitable attacks on their systems
  • Flex LNG secures $315m flexible financing for newbuildings
    Fredriksen's vehicle for liquefied natural gas tankers posts mixed results for charter market plays
  • Baltic Dry Index to be revamped
    The handysize time charter average will be dropped completely from the new BDI
  • Update: Golden Ocean may consider dividend when it has free cash flow
    Chief executive says growth in global gross domestic product is positive for dry bulk trades
  • Trafigura to build another LNG terminal at Port Qasim
    Project to comprise a new jetty, berth and a second floating storage and regasification facility
  • Is China a boon or curse for Hong Kong's maritime arbitration aspirations?
    Belt and Road will provide the impetus, but Beijing has to convince the world that Hong Kong is not just another...
  • Cosco Shipping orders four VLCCs and three suezmaxes for $554m
    Deliveries are scheduled between August 2020 and March 2021
  • Shipowners could see operating costs grow amid higher insurance premiums
    Substantial losses incurred by reinsurers on natural disasters this year could push premiums on hull & machinery and P&I higher...
  • Korea Line third-quarter profits surge 537%
    Operating income soars 199% for the three months to September 30 while revenue rises 42%
  • Government aid to shipyards impedes environmental sustainability efforts
    Industry needs to be economically sustainable in order to be environmentally sustainable, says ICS
  • Zim pilots electronic bills of lading on China to Canada voyage
    System based on blockchain technology allows all participants to issue, transfer and receive original electronic documents
  • British Ports Association urges authorities to prioritise transport infrastructure spending
    Industry should also look at ramping up rail freight networks and coastal shipping, especially with Brexit looming
  • Star Bulk's new unit in Geneva to focus on grains charters
    The dry bulk owner also wants to increase exposure to the freight derivatives market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • ILWU eyes third terminal to organize superintendents
  • Mexican rails tracking for intermodal growth acceleration
  • Brazil customs strike heats up in fourth week
  • Hamburg tops Europe ports in reliability through peak season
  • Bangladesh opts to make Payra a deep-sea port
  • Indian reform improves logistics access to credit
  • Bolloré pact with e-commerce portal highlights B2B growth

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • DryShips widens losses for third quarter
    New York-listed diversified shipowner sees higher costs compared to a year ago.
  • Navios Holdings closes on note refinancing
    Dry bulk shipowner completes one note sale and wraps up early tender on other senior notes.
  • BDI gains as mid-size bulkers bounce back
    Coal woes drag supramax and panamax rates to lows, but market may be near bottom.
  • Pippard to lead Heidmar
    London-based Teekay veteran of 25 years to replace Ognibene at helm of Connecticut-based pools power.
  • Carnival rebuys billions of dollars worth of shares
    Miami-based cruiseship owner has reacquired millions of shares through repurchase program -- and is rebuying more.
  • Bollore Logistics partners with e-commerce firm
    Deal allows customers to buy goods over the internet.
  • Golden Ocean chief executive opens up on dividend ideas
    Payout seriously in mind once remaining capex has been settled, Vartdal says.
  • Seaport cuts 2017 EPS outlook on TEN
    Spot market weakness leads to second analyst notching 2017 lower, but 2018 may not be as bad as feared.
  • Navios Holdings loss widens despite higher revenue
    Red ink is deeper than Street forecasts, though dry-bulk revenue improves from a year ago.
  • Diana: Watch owners not yards for next bulker order wave
    President says rivals and not shipbuilders will be the key influence on bulker newbuilding activity.
  • Ingar Skiaker falls on his sword at Hoegh Autoliners
    Executive moves to director's role at Leif Hoegh & Co following US settlement.
  • Kalashnikov takes aim at shipping
    Russian arms and shipyard group to build eight bulkers for grain transport.
  • Topaz brings seven ships out of layup
    Dubai OSV owner encouraged by strong tendering activity in Africa and Middle East.
  • Greek owners tied to purchase of modern suezmax tankers
    Economou and Polemis mentioned as possible buyers of Dong-A pair.
  • Diana Shipping cuts loss as rates rise
    Greek bulker owner adds more than $3,000 to daily TCE earnings.
  • Baltic Dry Index shake-up planned for New Year
    Weightings change sees index focus on capes, panamaxes and supras.
  • Smart shipping starts with small steps, says Martin Stopford
    Researcher says owners should start their digital transition by adopting simple processes that demonstrably add value.
  • Zim completes blockchain voyage trial
    Israeli line claims paperless first from China to Canada.
  • Crew rescued from stricken bulker
    Turkish helicopter takes crew from drifting Russian vessel.
  • De Hoop scoops Celebrity order
    Dutch yard to build Galapagos cruiseship for RCCL company.
  • Star Bulk looks for 'close to zero debt' before dividend
    Bulker owner wants to pay out throughout the cycles in future and is coy on expansion for now.
  • WWL offloads Australian business
    Car carrier group sells stake in inland transport service to Prixcar.
  • Pappas seeks data from the dark side after losing crystal ball
    Star Bulk chief sheds more light on logistics move and notes interesting twist to orderbook.
  • Fesco pays $552m to noteholders
    Russian owner completes bond restructuring using VTB loan.
  • Golden Ocean back in black as bulker recovery unfolds
    Shipowner logs small third quarter profit but speculation around dividend unfounded.
  • Commerzbank cuts loan-loss provision to $198m
    German lender stepping up shipping portfolio reduction.
  • Odfjell Drilling clinches Aker BP alliance
    Drillship company to carry out work off Norway for up to 10 years.
  • Flex LNG fixes $315m of newbuild finance
    Fredriksen-backed company secures cash for DSME and Samsung ships as it redelivers two chartered-in LNG carriers.
  • Evergreen ship was targeted by pirates
    Taiwanese-owned boxship named as vessel subjected to rocket propelled grenades.
  • Wagenborg seals Shell walk-to-work charter
    Dutch owner says vessel will undergo 16 week conversion in advance of early 2018 start date.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • USDOT: Major challenges for 2018 include cybersecurity, highway and rail safety
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says that various safety issues, including those in surface transportation infrastructure, hi...
  • British ship insurer preparing for Brexit fallout
    British ship insurer NorthProtection and Indemnity (P&I) Club is preparing for post-Brexit fallout by setting up a new European Union (...
  • Damco completes first block train service from China to Europe
    Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller - Maersk, has completed its first block train servi...
  • Smart container provider SecureSystem opening U.S. subsidiary
    German smart shipping container solutions provider SecureSystem GmbH has launched an Arlington, Va.-based U.S. subsidiary, SecureSystem U.S...
  • Cass Truckload Linehaul Index hits record high
    Linehaul truckload shipping costs in October increased 5.5 percent year-over-year, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index. This is...
  • Executive Moves: Höegh Autoliners and RSI
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Höegh Autoliners names chief executive officer, and the Railway Supply Institute appoints president. Norwe...
  • Alibaba takes $2.9b stake in Sun Art
    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest $22.4 billion Hong Kong (U.S. $2.9 billion) to obtain a 36.16 percent stake...
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 3,700 reefer containers from MCI
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is investing in 1,000 low-carbon refrigerant containers as part of a 3,700-unit order of Star Cool Integra...
  • New CBP processing fees kick in Jan. 1
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement various cargo processing fee increases for importers and carriers, effective Jan. 1...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
  • Key OPEC players back extension of production cut deal to the end of 2018: Zanganeh
    The clamor to extend OPEC and non-OPEC production cuts for nine months beyond March 2018 is growing louder, with Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh saying that the "main players" are lining up behind an extension.
  • Plastics to bunkers - Recycling Technologies eyes new frontier for marine fuel
    Transforming discarded plastics into bunker fuel could revolutionize marine fuel supply, according to UK-based waste management and engineering company Recycling Technologies.
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread declines further as Keystone Pipeline remains shut
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread narrowed 6 cents to $5.74/b Tuesday, the smallest in nearly a month, as the closure of the Keystone Pipeline continued to squeeze that differential.
  • TRADER NOTE: Maxcom Bunker appoints new managing director after smuggling allegations
    Italian marine fuel trader Maxcom Bunker has appointed a new managing director after its former CEO was arrested in connection with a gasoil smuggling operation.
  • Iraq's AISSOT makes first loading of crude oil from Basrah
    Milestone comes two months after launching physical bunker supply in Iraq.
  • Ship operators bullish for Supramax freight in Northwest Europe
    Supramax freight rates in the UK Continent and Baltic are expected to tick higher in coming weeks, ship operator sources said, after scrap charterers were seen Monday circulating cargo requirements for mid-December dates.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Trefoil hires Davy van den Tempel
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Universal Energy bunker trader joins Peninsula Petroleum
    Hon was previously at Australia Bunkering.
  • CLARIFICATION NOTE: Singapore, Mideast Gasoil strip, cash differentials to reflect 500 ppm till year-end
  • US presses China to cut off oil supplies to North Korea
    Trump said Monday that the US will designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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