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BRIEFS
April 24, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate continues weekly rise, up 1.6pc to US$880/TEU
  • Taiwan's Yang Ming seeks bailout, suspends trading after huge losses
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' March box traffic up 9.5pc to 8.6 million TEU
  • Kuehne + Nagel quarterly profit down 2.4pc, but revenues rise 7.2pc
  • SM Line buys more ships to expand its intra-Asia service reach
  • Mega alliances 'failing miserably', says Drewry Maritime Research
  • US import volumes shrink in February but outlook looks good: NRF
  • Port of Virginia box volumes jump 8.9pc 232,148 TEU in March
  • South Carolina ports hit 192,411 TEU March record, quarter up 9pc
  • JAXPORT boosts of last US call by 2M to Busan, Qingdao and Shanghai
  • Hong Kong airport tops record, moves 433,000 tons in March
  • Singapore's ground handler SATS wins EU okay to ship Kiwi meat
  • Kansas City Missouri airport cargo falls 2.4pc in March
  • Turkish Cargo seafood freighter flights to Oslo twice weekly

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 23, 2017
  • Allcargo Logistics signs MoU with Maharashtra State Skill Development Society under CSR initiative 'Nipun'
  • Mundra Commissionerate issues instruction on acceptance of payments by CFSs, Electronic Delivery Order
  • Norway first to ratify compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes
  • Provenance & the Doctrine of "General Average"
  • World Bank approves $ 375 m loan for developing National Waterway-1
  • Mumbai Port planning ropeway service between Sewree & Elephanta Island
  • Pakistan leases Gwadar port to Chinese firm for 40 years
  • Summary of the meeting held on April 21, 2017 by the Chairman, Indian Ports Association with the Federations of Port & Dock Workers in Mumbai
  • Gujarat SEZs, including KASEZ, register noteworthy growth in 2016-17
  • United Airlines & Lufthansa Cargo announce cargo joint venture agreement
  • Commerce & Industry Minister says govt will engage constructively with US & other countries to resolve visa issues
  • DGFT NOTIFICATION
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Whisky on board
  • KCSM: investigation relied on faulty analysis
  • US forwarder invests USD 500 million in technology
  • Re-using an old site
  • Old boys' network strengthens Samskip's reefer position
  • Welcome to Breakbulk Europe
  • Brussels Airlines Cargo implements pharma solution
  • Margins still under pressure
  • New delivery service for e-tailers in Chile
  • Double acquisition in Rotterdam
  • USA Truck appoints Bates as EVP and CFO
  • Upgraded Antonov light aircraft lifts record weight
  • Albatross Express now calls on Koper
  • Italian investment
  • Twice the prices of 2016: the WCI by Drewry
  • Yusen Logistics appoints healthcare quality director
  • Hong Kong air cargo continues to soar

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Data-driven Nisomar set to provoke new thinking
  • Former Costa Concordia master pleads his case before top Italian appeal court
  • Norwegian Hull rebounds on investment returns
  • Keppel O&M breaks even in 1Q17, Singapore yard closures on track
  • Navios Maritime Partners buys Rickmers Maritime fleet for USD113 million
  • Mixed ratings for restructured SK Shipping
  • Bunker Holding denies restructuring talk
  • SM Line eyes route expansion to Canada

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Yang Ming share trading halted as carrier moves to reduce equity capital
  • Congestion at Shanghai fails to help spot rates out of Asia
  • Samskip to buy US perishables forwarder Rimar Consultants
  • Pressure on margins sees Panalpina profits take a hit in Q1
  • The psychology of business: bad makes a greater impression than good
  • Cities seek deliverance from e-commerce boom
  • 'Fast, vast and low-priced' - Amazon sets sail for Australia
  • World's busiest port grapples with congestion

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Austal USA hands over Expeditionary Fast Transport
  • Vigor wins $7.7 million MSC contract
  • Great Lakes Towing awards Subchapter M contract to ABS
  • JV eyes opportunities for marine market hydrogen projects
  • Uzmar delivers two tugs it started building on spec
  • MM&P: Tug shortage hits Panama Canal transit numbers
  • Siem Offshore wins multiple contracts worldwide
  • Headed for Denmark: Molslinjen's new cat leaves Tasmania
  • Navios swoops on Rickmers containerships

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Port of Thessaloniki receives improved takeover offers
    ICTS, DP World subsidiary and CMA CGM throw their hats in the ring
  • Frangou's Navios sees limited downside in boxship deal
    Acquisition of Rickmers Maritime fleet adds optionality at low cost according to company executives
  • Humber ports look to life after Brexit
    Despite their reliance on shortsea trade with Europe, terminals on the Humber estuary are taking the threat of Brexit in their stride
  • Panalpina reports strong growth
    Forwarder is confident about further volume increases in 2017 and determined to restore profitability to its ocean division
  • Nigeria rocked by two piracy attacks
    Pirates abducted eight crew members off a tug after unsuccessful attack on crude oil tanker
  • Liability cover did not include named co-insured, court rules
    Cruiseship general sales agents could not recoup substantial payouts made to passengers hit by norovirus
  • Liberty Prrudencia crew pushes legal case against owner
    Abandoned crew approaches ITF to proceed with legal case against owners for over $180,000 in unpaid wages
  • Backhaul Europe-Asia spot rates continue journey north
    Capacity shortage shows little sign of being resolved, as rates climb above headhaul levels
  • Yang Ming faces battle over shipper sentiment
    Government backing means little likelihood of Hanjin-style collapse
  • Cyclone boon for bulker owners?
    Coal shipments from distant countries could boost tonne-miles after Australian outage
  • Yang Ming suspends share trading
    Financial crisis at Taiwanese container carrier unlikely to lead to a repeat of last year's Hanjin supply chain catastrophe, analysts say
  • DSME seeks court approval for debt restructuring plan
    Scheme likely to be implemented in early May
  • Rickmers Maritime sells boxship fleet to Navios for $113m
    Proceeds from the vessel sales will repay debt owned on the trust's secured credit facilities
  • Keppel O&M slashes 1,250 jobs in the first quarter
    Move to deal with reduced workloads as industry downturn persists
  • Singapore launches second maritime leaders training programme
    Port authorities partnered Singapore Management University with Human Capital Leadership Institute to host programme

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Savannah exceeds NY-NJ for trans-Pac alliance services - for now
  • Eimskip acquires US container lessor and seller for know-how
  • Uncertainty delays rise in contract truck pricing
  • Panalpina profit down despite higher ocean, air traffic
  • US truckload carriers see rising demand
  • Yang Ming suspends share trading
  • Japanese logistics firms expand Indian operations
  • Navios scoops up busted Rickmers Maritime fleet
  • Spot rates on backhaul Europe-Asia trade surge on
  • Yangshan terminals 'paralyzed' as ship delays hit three days

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Castleton and Hudson Shipping bury hatchet in newbuild fight
    Judge releases $1.37m in seized funds after US companies reach settlement agreement.
  • Chiquita, insurer sue Kollakis Group after banana damage
    Fruit giant and insurer Markel target Kollakis Group and Chartworld after mechanical delays allegedly led to cargo damage.
  • Colombia seizes drugs from Seatrade reefer
    Authorities find 400 kilograms of cocaine on Dutch shipowner's Cala Palma.
  • Ferry owner Fjord1 plans listing in Oslo
    Per Saevik-controlled company plans to use cash to buy out Sogn county government.
  • Oldendorff's Brazil fixtures help fuel sharp cape spot slump
    Time-charter assessment suffers largest single-day drop since January.
  • Taiwan Navigation turns to red
    Taiwanese bulker owner racks up loss for 2016 as revenue dips.
  • Knutsen LNGC damaged in grounding
    Sevilla Knutsen heading to repair yard after incident in Pacific.
  • Concordia Maritime charters in MR pair
    Tanker owner strengthens its position through fresh one-year contracts.
  • Atlantska Plovidba adds managed bulker
    Croatian owner strikes deal with Northern Glory for handysize.
  • DSME seeks court approval for debt rejig
    Shipyard bids to access $2.6bn cash injection after winning approval for refinancing.
  • Diana Shipping linked to Thenamaris bulker
    Nikolas Martinos-led owner tipped to make first S&P move this year with kamsarmax sale.
  • OSV tonnage list lengthens in North Sea
    Quiet period puts rate gains in peril for anchor-handlers.
  • RMT sold out to avoid long wind-up
    Singapore-listed company explains the reason behind the $113m fleet transaction deal with Navios.
  • First Steamship cuts loss in 2016
    Taiwanese bulker owner benefits from lower one-off costs.
  • EIB and ABN open $160m green shipping facility
    European and Dutch banks join forces to "fill the financing gap" for the greening of fleets.
  • Third time's a charm for Navios?
    Latest distressed fleet deal viewed as "fair" and "low risk" by analysts, but panamax exposure adds a potential question.
  • Noble sending drillship into layup
    Shell charter worth $488,000 per day ended in March.
  • Siem secures 1,220 days of employment
    Oslo-listed company strikes eight new deals that will see part of its fleet mobilised worldwide.
  • Annual profit falls at Sincere
    Taiwanese bulker owner saw revenue fall faster than costs in 2016.
  • Murmansk Shipping eyes bulker purchases
    Russian owner wants more after sealing first acquisition in 10 years.
  • Robbers board bulker in Indonesia
    Crew deters raid on vessel at Samarinda anchorage.
  • Eight crew kidnapped in Nigeria
    Pirates raid offshore tug near Brass; tanker fired on.
  • Court approves judicial management for Swissco
    Singapore offshore company the latest to be placed under control of restructuring experts.
  • GoodBulk confirms panamax bulker deal
    John Michael Radziwill-controlled venture expects to take delivery of ship in the summer.
  • Vale increases first quarter iron ore output
    Brazilian mining giant set to move more of its inventories to Asia and Middle East.
  • Vitol agrees Gazprom LNG supply deal
    Dutch oil trading giant to receive 300,000t per annum in multi-year deal starting in 2018.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • Maritime task force presents policy recommendations to Danish government
    The Danish Shipowners' Association said a task force within the Danish government has presented a series of concrete proposals to enhance t...
  • Report: Yang Ming stock trading suspended amid capital restructuring
    Trading of shares in Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming have been suspended on the Taiwan Stock Exchange until at least May 4 as the firm pr...
  • Special Coverage: Navis thinks outside the terminal
    Navis, a leading provider of terminal operating systems (TOS), is extending its reach further along the links of the supply chain. "Our am...
  • Port of Everett breaks ground on new rail line
    The Port of Everett in Washington state has begun construction on new rail line, the port authority said in a statement. The Pacific North...
  • Goodman expands at Port of Hamburg
    Logistics real estate owner Goodman is planningtodevelop a35,000-square-meter logistics center at the Port of Hamburg, the German port said...
  • Truckload rate free fall hits 13th straight month
    Truckload rates fell another 0.9 percent in March 2017 compared with the same month a year ago, the 13th consecutive month of year-over-yea...
  • Intermodal rate growth continues in March
    Intermodal rates grew for the sixth straight month in March 2017, rising 4.8 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the...
  • Report: Chinese shipyards see new orders plummet
    Shipbuilders in China have seen orders for newbuild vessels plummet 25.4 percent year-over-year to 5.54 million deadweight tons in the firs...
  • Werner Q1 2017 profits fall despite increased revenues
    Werner Enterprises Inc. saw its first quarter 2017 profits tumble 20.3 percent to $16 million compared to the same 2016 period, according t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 21, 2017
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down slightly on fewer incoming M100 cargoes
    Fuel oil stocks were the only ones too fall, with all others rising.
  • Bunker demand increases in West Mediterranean amid Gibraltar closure
    Las Palmas, Spain, was also experiencing higher buying appetite.
  • European Investment Bank signs Eur150 million green shipping deal
    Projects aimed at reducing emissions or increasing fuel efficiency will be eligible, both for retrofitting vessels and building new ones.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Current oil price reflects demand and supply balance: Novak
    Saudi Arabia and Russia have given strong indications they would back a continuation of the cuts.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Saudi Arabia, Russia signal support for production cut extension
    - Falih says deal could be extended three or six months - Novak says production cuts 'successful' so far - Gulf Cooperation Council ministers see positive H2 market signals
  • TANKERS: WAF-China VLCC route hits two-month high
    Rates surge due to strength in Persian Gulf market
  • South Korea's GAS Entec plans world's first LNG-fueled reefer carrier
    Upto 30% operating cost savings also expected

›››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
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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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