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BRIEFS
October 24, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL's two-month old mega-boxship runs aground in Suez Canal
  • MOL to levy US$300/TEU hike on cargo for southern Africa Nov 1
  • Demand on Asia-Med trade route outperforms adjacent N Europe corridor
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Avantida's container repositioning management platform
  • Jebel Ali expands as Terminal 3 gets 1.5 million TEU increase in capacity
  • Remote Prince Rupert copes with spate of congestion after freak events
  • NRIC revises upwards Japan's box trade growth estimates to 3.7pc
  • Panalpina's Q1-3 earnings rise 4pc to US$50m with revenue up 5pc
  • Forwarders seek airfreight capacity for busy peak
  • IAG Cargo expands Cargo Connector service to Washington Dulles Airport
  • Second Super Hercules commercial freighter passes test with flying colours

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • APL strengthens intra-Asia footprint with new Korea China Straits service
  • CMA CGM ranks 7th on trainees' favourite companies list
  • CMA CGM to launch Mtwara Express service for Tanzanian cashew season
  • Essar Projects congratulates GMB for inauguration of India's first RoRo ferry project
  • Govt's vision is ports for prosperity: PM
  • IRISL boosting fleet
  • Joint industry publication sets out guidelines for carriage of charcoal in containers
  • MSC & Zim joint Black Sea service will continue during 2017-18
  • NYK sponsors "Family Day" in effort to reform employee work styles
  • Qatar Airways Cargo wins two awards in Asia
  • ...organises 'Marketing & Business Development for Port & Terminals' training programme
  • ASIC greets new Chairman of KoPT
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust conducts workshop on 'Ease of Doing Business'
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port the first Indian Major Port to implement Integrated Management System

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 60 new vehicles for international operations
  • Jöbstl and Mars collaborating in Adana
  • Portal to match warehouse space to retailers needs
  • Belarusian and Estonian railways to exchange data
  • Another Middle Eastern freighter to Rickenbacker airport
  • New tenant for the port of Longview
  • Data glasses for Geodis employees
  • Now compulsory to book a slot in Hamburg
  • First A350 operator in the Indian Ocean
  • Port of Brunswick further expanding capacities
  • Royal Vopak names CFO for 2018
  • New U.N. Ro-Ro head of intermodal transport
  • Report on a serious September incident
  • Beverage logistics study on German and international firms
  • Cosco shareholders approve takeover
  • Contract to ship Scandinavian woodchips by rail

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Antwerp box traffic shows 3.2% growth after nine months
  • Italian bunker company CEO arrested in Libyan smuggling investigation
  • New marine facility looks to support catastrophe hit market
  • North Europe port adjusts to dominant mega-ship capacity
  • 'K' Line reportedly sells VLCC to Dynacom Tankers
  • Master of MSC box ship goes missing
  • Singapore a middle-ground option for maritime arbitration in Asia
  • China's shipbuilding sector shows signs of recovery
  • Hyundai HI confirms five more VLOC orders from Polaris
  • Rhodium Resources ventures into shipowning with Supramax buys
  • MODEC wins 13th Petrobras FPSO contract
  • Salvors finally restart Harvest Sky

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Shipping lobby groups slammed for 'blocking global progress' on emissions reduction
  • Dutch infrastructure secretary backs battle for more freighter slots at Schiphol
  • Remaining South Korean lines making waves to restore faith after Hanjin crash
  • Launch of TIACA tool to help air cargo raise standards and performance
  • No slowdown in ship scrapping on South Asia beaches
  • RoadOne appoints Steve Chandler as vice president sales
  • How container shipping could reinvent itself for the digital age

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Handysize earnings hit $10,000 per day
    Average time charter earnings on the Baltic Exchange are at the highest since January 2014
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping is still divided as climate battle reconvenes
  • Polys Hajioannou and the art of running a shipping company
    Running a successful shipping company is about sharing your expertise with public shareholders
  • Managers must relieve owners of digitalisation stress
    Columbia Marlow chief executive says shipmanagers must do the heavy lifting
  • Scorpio Bulkers offers dividend as net loss continues to shrink
    Company chairman Emanuele Lauro believes current market rates are sustainable and sees improvements through 2018.
  • The counter view on alternative finance
    A recent article on alternative finance flushed out a range of opinions
  • Busan's big plans could falter under Chinese pressure
    Devolved power to South Korea's second biggest city could provide a sharp stimulus to its value-added marine sector, but bigger...
  • Rickmers Group creditors look to payout of just 3%
    But company set to re-emerge under ultimate control of Kurt Zech
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries secures additional five-VLOC order from Polaris
    Polaris exercised options for extra ships following an order of 10 vessels in September
  • Over half of vessels scrapped in the third quarter ended up at South Asian yards
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform slams European owners for scrapping at 'unsafe' yards on the Indian subcontinent
  • New financial division to tie Braemar's businesses together
    Company aims to become a one-stop shop offering a full range of services to clients
  • Noble Group warns of up to $1.25bn loss for third quarter
    Sale of oil liquids business to Vitol expected to generate net proceeds of $582m, helping to pare debts while group...
  • Nakilat profit for first nine months down 19%
    Qatari shipper blames writedowns on scrap value of vessels, but does not mention impact from neighbours' economic blockade
  • UAE to partner ITF in resolving seafarer abandonment
    Federal Transport Authority to ensure UAE ratifies Maritime Labour Convention 2006
  • Scorpio Bulkers inks $20m sale and leaseback deal
    Company will employ the vessel on a 9.5-year bareboat charter
  • North Korean shipping firm's country head leaves Vietnam amid international sanctions
    Ocean Maritime Management's Vietnam head reportedly advised by the local government to leave the country
  • Global Ship Lease to raise up to $360m from notes offering
    Proceeds to help refinance existing notes due in 2019
  • SM Line partners regional shipping firms in new offering
    Move to team up with foreign shipping companies to launch a service is a first for SM Line
  • IMO criticised for allowing companies to influence environmental policy
    New report from InfluenceMap slams shipping giants for lack of transparency on environmental initiatives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • LA-LB to deliver clean air plan in November
  • Surging Asia volume lifts Jacksonville to 1 million TEU mark
  • US driver shortage becomes top trucking concern
  • Antwerp volume surges despite transshipment traffic dip
  • Japanese logistics companies pile into Myanmar SEZ
  • Rate volatility puts carriers' BCO business at risk
  • Russia-Turkey sea rates fall amid trade spat
  • India mulls changes to Chabahar port tender
  • Mega-ships dominating North Europe port calls

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • 'Comeback kid' taking Forland ships
    Norwegian shipowner Aage Remoy is taking over struggling Forland's subsea vessels.
  • Kinder Morgan sees tanker earnings boost
    Increase driven by newbuildings amid slump in charter rates for products tanker fleet.
  • Gener8 Maritime VLCC deal could set new price marker
    New York-listed owner set to sell another crude tanker at eye-catching level.
  • Cochin Shipyard takes over Hooghly Dock
    Indian yard forms joint venture with compatriot plant to upgrade facilities.
  • McKinsey floats idea of 50,000-teu boxships
    Consultancy gazes into crystal ball to imagine transformed sector in 50 years.
  • Braemar eyes bank business backed by finance move
    NAVES deal has given brokerage a unique platform to target work with financial institutions, Kidwell says.
  • Anchor-handler rates hit rock-bottom
    Brokers report Olympic AHTS removed from market as rigs go into layup.
  • Scorpio Bulkers starts dividends after quarterly loss slashed
    Pay-out shows faith in future market prospects, CEO Emanuele Lauro says.
  • Kurdish crude exports still sharply down
    Iraqi military action in Kirkuk depresses oil flow to port of Ceyhan.
  • Harvest Sky refloated off Taiwan
    Japanese ship freed after nearly a week following engine failure.
  • Evergreen teams with CoscoCS and Yang Ming
    New express service links northern Europe to the Mediterranean.
  • BW Offshore extends FPSO deal
    Owner fixes Nigerian unit to Addax for another four years.
  • SwissMarine sells fifth capesize as values hold steady
    Peter Weernink confirms latest sale in a deal that shows stable asset price levels.
  • Moundreas mops up Gener8 Maritime suezmax tanker
    Deal marks Greek owner NGM Energy's first tanker acquisition in well over a year.
  • Navy quells bulker stowaway rebellion
    Uruguay forces subdue four Nigerians on Technomar ship after distress call.
  • Dynacom tipped for VLCC buy
    Greek owner linked to purchase of 13-year-old K Line vessel
  • Shanghai Dingheng lines up 26-tanker order
    Chinese group firms deals for 16 ships, with 10 more under negotiation.
  • Qatar crisis holds up UACC sale
    Lack of dialogue with Saudi Arabia complicating tanker owner's disposal.
  • Polaris adds five more VLOCs at HHI
    Korean owner brings recent orders to 15 ships with $400m of declared options.
  • Braemar hails 'resilient' revenue but profit shrinks
    London broking group says financial performance is improving after tough end to last year.
  • UAE and ITF to address abandonment cases
    Middle East nation set to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 with union's help.
  • Oldendorff and Uniper behind Seanergy fixtures
    German shipowner and trader unmasked as counter parties in recent capesize period deals.
  • Dockwise's Treasure encounters rough seas
    Heavy lift ship carry John S McCain rerouted to the Philippines after running into Typhoon Lan.
  • Nakilat sees nine month profits slide 19%
    Shipowner blames changes to fleet scrap value policy and lower number of charter hire days.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • TIACA launches Cargo Service Quality tool for visibility, standardization in air cargo
    The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has developed a new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool to help improve visibility and ...
  • Kuebix offers free TMS version
    The transportation management system (TMS) provider Kuebix will offer a free version of its software to shippers covering basic blocking an...
  • Port of Antwerp grows throughput in first nine months of 2017
    The Port of Antwerp handled 167.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first nine months of 2017, up 3.3 percent from the corresponding ...
  • INTTRA gains ocean carrier partnership for Middle East, Africa region
    Ocean shipping e-commerce platform INTTRA and container shipping line Transmar Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IACC Holdings, have part...
  • XPO Logistics to hire 6,000 seasonal workers
    Transportation and logistics solutions providerXPO Logistics announced on Friday that it expects to hire more than 6,000 seasonal workers f...
  • Drewry: Transatlantic trade sees boost in box volumes
    Container shipments from North Europe to North America - comprising the United States, Canada and Mexico - rose 4.7 percent year-over-year ...
  • FMC authorizes ocean carriers to serve on NYSHEX board
    A recent Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) agreement has authorized ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Mitsui O.S.K. (MOL) Lines and COSC...
  • Traffic at USWC ports rises 6% in August
    The five major container-handling seaports on theU.S. West Coast - Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle - collectively move...
  • NITL seeks more feedback re: CSX service problems
    The National Industrial Transportation League on Oct. 20 began asking its members to complete an online survey that said would enable the N...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Kenyan export pipeline FID expected by end-2019: Africa Oil CEO
    Plans for a final investment decision on Kenya's oil export pipeline are on track for late-2018 or early-2019, though some agreements might still need to be "worked out" after Total's recent buyout of Maersk Oil's assets in the country, Africa Oil CEO Keith Hill said Monday.
  • No discussions with China for Saudi Aramco stake, says CEO
    Saudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser has dismissed speculation that the state oil giant is in talks with Chinese sovereign wealth funds, or any others, as an alternative strategy to its long-mooted listing on international markets slated for 2018.
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread falls on US rig count, Iraqi pledge
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread narrowed Monday under pressure from the fall in US drilling activity combined with Iraq's intentions to raise exports from the country's southern terminals.
  • ANALYSIS: Across-the-board US stock decline would be bullish
    A likely draw last week of US stocks of crude, gasoline and distillates would represent the first across-the-board decline since the week ending July 28, sending a bullish message to traders that could nudge oil futures higher.
  • TANKERS: Clean MR rates hit year-to-date low on slow Atlantic trade
    Clean freight rates for Medium Range tankers positioned in Northwest Europe hit a new year-to-date low Friday with too little trans-Atlantic trade to keep the ever increasing number of tankers busy.
  • RUSSIA DATA: September fuel oil exports fall 26.7% on year to 2.58 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports fell 26.7% year on year to 2.5809 million mt in September, and were down 14.3% month on month, according to data released Monday by the Central Dispatching Unit, the statistical arm of the Russian energy ministry.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall on week on Mediterranean demand: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell in the week ended Wednesday on a tight Mediterranean market.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel at 28-month high tracking crude, fuel oil
    High sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has reached its highest price in over two years, on pockets of tightness at the port and rising international crude oil and fuel oil prices.
  • Rotterdam bunker sales rose 3.4% on year in third quarter
    Fuel oil sales rose 4.5% to 2.12 million cu m, while marine gasoil and marine diesel oil sales together fell 2.2% to 369,969 cu m.
  • Maxcom Bunker CEO arrested in Libyan fuel smuggling investigation
    Porta stepped down as CEO last week and has been arrested, the company told S&P Global Platts Monday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore-listed Noble Group agrees to sell oil liquids business to Vitol
    The sale is expected to close by the end of 2017, Noble said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher as US oil rig count extends downtrend
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader OceanConnect Marine opens Hong Kong office
    The trading team is helmed by Susannai Lai, formerly managing director of Bomin Bunker Oil Hong Kong.

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