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BRIEFS
February 28, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen sees bottom, an end to the bad times in 2017
  • US $400 billion in shipping debt 'at risk' from global warming regulations
  • Iraq plans to acquire a 'large' fleet of tankers
  • Walmart denies that it will not do business with South Korean carriers
  • New Zealand's Tauranga volume up 8pc to 510,074 TEU from July-December
  • Greek chief engineer faces up to 20 years in US for discharging bilge water
  • WTO chief says world body has means to deal with 'unfair trade' concerns
  • Ferries Asia Summit on March 27 - 29 in Cebu, Philippines
  • WFS wins contract to handle China Airlines cargo at Chicago's O'Hare
  • Korean Air celebrates the addition of its first B787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet
  • Volga-Dnepr's 'supermarket' flies equipment from Europe, APAC to Siberia
  • African ecommerce logistics market potential huge, but challenges remain
  • India's Coimbatore airport cargo handling rises with passenger flight volume
  • AISATS Coolport, India's first cool handling facility, opens at Bengaluru

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • APM Terminals increases Port Elizabeth investment plans to $200 m in preparation for ultra-large containerships
  • Asia to Northern Europe spot rates see impressive rise
  • Bahri expands India presence with new Mumbai office
  • Höegh Tracer, world's largest PCTC, makes maiden calls in India
  • Industry's CO2 reduction strategy for IMO set out
  • MOL to invest in self-elevating platform vessel operator
  • MSC announces new LOTUS service
  • The Swedish Club delivers on a firm foundation
  • WINWIN MARITIME recognised as NVOCC OF THE YEAR (GP) at Gujarat Junction 2017 Cargo & Logistics Awards
  • ZIM to add second Asia-Pacific North West string
  • Expansion of 24x7 Customs clearance & clarification of levy of MOT charges in CFSs attached to 24x7 ports
  • Maheshwari Handling Agency facilitates record coal handling at Kandla Port
  • Senior HAROPA Ports delegation visits JN Port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Grants to foster Europe's digital service ecosystem
  • New site opens in Constance
  • Good period for Georgia Ports
  • 100,000th intermodal double stack unit built
  • 100 years American P&I Club
  • Tightening the knot
  • Collaring a share of "Scylla"
  • Repowered tier 4 shunting locomotive starts trials
  • Ground handling company under new leadership
  • Roads closed to HGVs? Check new free website
  • Flourishing start to year for Asian airlines
  • Closer ties between Antwerp and Upper Rhine ports
  • New traction for in-plant freight transport
  • Australia Post chief resigns
  • Pittsburgh on international cargo network maps

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • US ship recycling scheme validated by watchdog group
  • BW LPG cautious on short term outlook after sharp fall in 2016 profit
  • Brightoil Petroleum restores profits with higher bunker sales
  • Single window sought for European shipping
  • Jinhui Holdings slashes net loss to USD189.09 million
  • Pacific Radiance sinks to USD118.77 million loss
  • China COSCO Shipping Corporation to centralise shipyard business
  • More offshore assets due for recycling as O&G activity languishes
  • Greek maritime industry losses continue as ship owners left untouched
  • Decision-maker: Patrick Verhoeven, European Community Shipowners' Associations
  • DSME: Sonangol seeking charterers for drillships
  • Intra-Asia competition heats up among South Korean carriers

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Logistics industry applauds WTO trade facilitation agreement
  • Boom in cross-border e-commerce traffic could be a lifeline for air cargo
  • There's a "window of opportunity" for container lines to delay newbuild deliveries
  • Bullish IAG Cargo chief puts his faith in technology as revenue drops
  • Established forwarders have nothing to fear from well-funded start-ups - yet
  • Vietnam shipping execs sentenced to death for embezzlement

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Carnival now has scrubbers installed in 60 cruise ships
  • Shipping banks exposed to "decarbonization" risks
  • Schottel optimizes propulsion for Briese newbuilds
  • Bilden withdraws from SECNAV consideration
  • VT Halter and Hornbeck Offshore in arbitration
  • Farstad Shipping vessels win charter contracts
  • Shipping "solid contributor" to EU economy

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Zim finalises network restructuring
    Links from Asia to the Indian subcontinent, East Mediterranean/Black Sea and Pacific Northwest complete service upgrade
  • A hidden opportunity to open up maritime trade?
    Liberalising cabotage trades could offer hope for carriers
  • High Court boots out Nobu Su case against Clarksons Platou
    Summary judgment granted to broking giant and star employee Karakoulakis
  • BW LPG impresses despite market headwinds
    Contract of affreightment coverage softens the blow of softer spot market for world's largest VLGC owner
  • Floating storage tankers hit two-year low as oil curve flips
    Vessels get back to work as oil market becomes backwardated and storage loses its sheen
  • Odfjell inks two chemical tanker newbuild orders with charters
    New orders are part of fleet renewal strategy
  • Higher rates beckon if carriers continue to stall newbuilds
    Carriers could rebalance the supply and demand equation if they take advantage of newbuild deferrals, but a change of mindset is required first
  • Skuld boosts tonnage by 11% in 2017 renewals
    Mutual P&I tonnage reaches 88m gt
  • UK Club promotes Murphy
    Thomas Miller veteran appointed EMEA regional director
  • Jinhui opts for caution amid dry bulk optimism
    Net loss narrows to $189m for 2016 with much of the red ink derived from fleet impairment
  • China lessors team up to manage risk
    Greater collaboration will be one way to manage greater risk posed by more uncertain shipping markets as more state-backed leasing money eyes shipping
  • HHI shareholders approve spin-off plans
    Approval comes amid third day of labour action by unionised employees protesting the move
  • Hinchliffe: Arrogant Europe is alienating IMO member countries
    The International Chamber of Shipping outgoing secretary-general talks tough on CO2, ballast water and low-sulphur fuel
  • What next for the container industry after Hanjin?
    Carrier's exit may be industry's wake-up call, while major beneficiary Maersk looks to boost market share
  • Milaha 2016 results dragged down by dismal shipping backdrop
    Offshore division posts loss amid impairments and reduced capital expenditure in oil and gas
  • Dry bulker up for auction on Taobao to repay Bank of Communications
    Minimum price of $3m set for the 1990-built panamax
  • Maersk bides its time on Alibaba trial
    Danish line says Triple-E ships unsuitable for the Pacific trades despite improvement in market conditions
  • Cosco Singapore parent to purchase its shipyard assets
    A valuation of the assets to be acquired has been completed
  • Jinhui Shipping offloads four supramaxes for $48m
    Group expects to incur a total book loss of around $6.8m after estimated expenses of around $1m
  • Cosco Shipping inks strategic partnership with Chery Automobile
    Both parties aim to containerise finished vehicles
  • RBS reports 40% drop in shipping exposure in 12 months
    Bank increases provisions for shipping loans as it posts ninth successive annual loss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Economists: US protectionism could tip world into recession
  • Carrier pricing model is broken, executives tell TPM
  • XPO's Jacobs: Container lines falling behind on tech wave
  • TRAC CEO targets 2017 launch of NY-NJ chassis pool
  • XPO's Jacobs blasts Teamsters after TPM protest
  • Dockworkers set nine days of strike action in Spain
  • SM Line's trans-Pacific service to rely heavily on spot market
  • Daggett urges ILA members to avoid work stoppage
  • Carriers delay ship orders to balance supply, demand
  • MOL spin-off sets up logistics operations in India
  • Georgia, Virginia ports plan cooperation to gain edge
  • Rising fuel prices squeezing shippers and carriers
  • Alliances ensure US importers' access to small ports
  • Maersk says it's signing trans-Pac contracts at higher rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Malaysian Bulk records $90m quarterly loss
    Investment in offshore vessel owner POSH drags down result for bulker and tanker owner.
  • Seabury, PFRA team up in shipping advisory
    Middle-market financial firm aligns with container shipping veterans for new venture.
  • Clarksons succeeds in throwing out Su claim
    High Court judge says TMT's chairman waited too long to lodge lawsuit against shipbroker's FFA arm over collapsed deal with Haji-Ioannou.
  • Carnival ups scrubber use for sulphur caps
    Cruise operator plans to increase number of ships using scrubber technology.
  • P&I clubs mull Brexit back-up plans
    Major insurers look for alternatives as UK exit from the European Union nears.
  • Sealion scoops Subsea 7 charter
    Brazilian OSV hired to perform three-year Petrobras contract.
  • BW LPG points to 2020 liquidity runway
    Term sheet in place for six Aurora ships, while over $150m in additional liquidity has been secured, executives say.
  • Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU
    GMZ's Rina fails third port state check in the last two years.
  • Solvang sober on VLGCs as impairment hits quarterly sums
    Norwegian owner expects helpful price arbitrage to close as charges put its shipping wing into the red for fourth quarter.
  • Zim reveals final piece of route jigsaw
    Israeli container line details new trades as network rejig completed
  • HHI shareholders approve spin-offs
    Restructuring progresses despite third day of strikes by workers.
  • Tankers head downward
    But MR products tankers bounce as remaining vessel classes slump.
  • Shin Yang Shipping sees profit decline
    But Malaysian shipowner and shipyard group positive in challenging markets.
  • V.Group enters Russian market with VLCC deal
    Tanker will be the first Russian flagged vessel under group's full technical management.
  • Canadian ferry runs out of fuel
    Helicopter takes five people off drifting, abandoned Norcon Galatea.
  • Farstad Shipping pulls trio out of lay-up
    Oslo-listed owner sets vessels back to work amid round of contract wins.
  • Sterno stable but river traffic closed
    Swedish authorities shut down Gota river channel after grounding.
  • SM Line to debut with 12 boxships
    Korean owner launching next month after taking over Hanjin's US business.
  • Odfjell notches first point on Compass growth project
    Norwegian owner takes pair of newbuildings in Japan on long-term charter contracts.
  • Philippines navy foils attack on bulker
    Abu Sayyaf group fails to hijack Dusung Shipping kamsarmax off Tawi-Tawi.
  • Qatari LNG carrier holed in collision
    Nakilat vessel managed by Shell struck by tanker in collision off Fujairah.
  • Hanssons snap up Nordic American Tankers stock
    Chief executive and his son back for more shares in suezmax owner just weeks after conference call questions.
  • Eidesvik Offshore sale pegged at $45m
    Cash boost on the way for Norwegian owner after completing disposal of Viking Poseidon.
  • Western Bulk Chartering seeks $18m
    Norwegian dry bulk player targets fresh cash amid projection of a return to profit in 2017.
  • Cargoship capsizes off Ecuador
    Emergency declared as Isla Bartolome grounds on sandbar en route to Galapagos.
  • BW LPG profit dips as rates fall
    Singapore VLGC owner also books a $38m impairment on vessels, but adds Aurora LPG ships.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Universal Logistics profits plunge in 'difficult' 2016 market
    Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. saw its full-year 2016 profits plunge 39.2 percent to $24.2 million compared with the previous year, acc...
  • HHI shareholders approve restructuring plans
    Shareholders of South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) approved of the company's restructuring plans on Monday, according ...
  • ILA president urges members not to shut ports down
    Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen's Association, is asking his members not to shut down East and Gulf Coast p...
  • China COSCO Shipping inks deal with Chery
    China COSCO Shipping and Chery Automobile signed a strategic partnership agreement in Shanghai last Friday, China COSCO Shipping said. The...
  • UPS to open new regional hub in Salt Lake City
    Parcel giant and third-party logistics provider UPS broke ground on a new regional hub in Salt Lake City, which is slated for completion in...
  • Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index
    Freightos, a digital global freight rate marketplace provider, announced the beta launch of the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI...
  • Yusen Logistics expands auto services in Mexico
    Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., the third-party logistics provider subsidiary of Japan's NYK Group, has opened a new 53,820-square-foot logistics...
  • ZIM to launch two new services
    Source: PHOTO: Faraways/Shutterstock ZIM's ZMP will deploy 15, 4,500-TEU ships, while the IMX will operate with five, 2,700-TEU ships. Isra...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: V Group enters Limassol, St. Petersburg markets
    The ship management services, which will be delivered by V Ships operations in Limassol
  • CHINA DATA: JAN OPEC CRUDE SHIPMENTS JUMP 28% ON YEAR DESPITE OUTPUT CUT
    The total was also up 4.8% from last December, the data showed.
  • FUTURES: Crude holds gains from OPEC cuts despite US rig count rise

›››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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