BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 28, 2017

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NVOCCs' share of Asia imports to the US accelerates Hapag-Lloyd recycles 3 box ships at yards in China, Turkey DP World looks to invest in Russia's Vladivostok seaport South Carolina ports handle a total of 177,728 TEU in August Boxships need to boost firefighting capabilities: IUMI Loss of box volume to Singapore may hit Port Klang's infrastructure expansion FedEx Ground inaugurates new distribution centre in Baltimore MSC orders Kalmar port handling equipment for terminals in S Africa GAC Australia starts logistics service with new Perth warehouse Hong Kong to issue US$640m bonds for construction of third runway Airfreight market in July sees strong growth Mumbai Airport to have half a million-tonne capacity pharma terminal

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Call for packing code's adoption & enforcement New carrier delivered for joint venture LNG project OOCL christens another 'G Class' vessel Reefer Benchmarking Club launched to bring transparency to prevailing reefer contract freight rates US Consulate General Mumbai honours 27 Indian shipping companies Phase 1 of BMCT at JN Port to commence operations by end-2017 Containers contribute to increased rail freight loading Cabinet approves signing of key agreements under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism Call for interest rate cut, INR depreciation to boost economic growth

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Aiming to be the first gateway Pakistan refurbishing roads and upping connectivity Trans-Sib: one in four boxes in transit between China and... Yusen opens logistics centre in Myanmar GMP with record revenues in 2016 Shipping Champ extends customs solutions to 50+ countries Schneiders to manage Kögel's Benelux business Upgrading tracks for long long long trains Facelift for Prologis Germany website Chao new commercial director of Valenciaport Second DHL freighter stationed in Stuttgart Expanding Switzerland's Rhine ports Austrian freight railway counting on China business Gramercy Europe closing third fund LHU affiliates with LUG Maritime volumes continue to grow says RWI/ISL Geodis appoints binational communications director Alibaba going for logistics on a big scale

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
State deals blow to US coal export project Fincantieri gets control over STX France but France retains the power of veto Höegh Autoliners settle with US authorities in automobile antitrust case P&I clubs heading for another soft renewal Petredec exercises options for more VLGCs Seoul denies 'big deal' involving STX O&S, Sungdong, Dae Sun Sovcomflot to operate Rosneft's five newbuild Aframax tankers Scrap prices up in Bangladesh as hungry yards seek tonnage

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Despite market rumours, CEVA says there is no deal on the table No box trade supply-demand balance until end 2019, says Alphaliner Logistics sector welcomes Whitehall plan for Brexit transition period Pilots hit back as Atlas Air goes to court over 'illegal' go-slows Maersk gets green light for Hamburg Süd acquisition from Brazil VW's Scania truck firm fined €880m by EU for price fixing Top air cargo consultant Michael Webber joins Landrum & Brown Mar Chao Lopez new commercial director at port of Valencia

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Demand grows for Royston fuel management system Damen dredging solution keeps Brazil terminal accessible BIMCO publishes BWM Convention guide for seafarers

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Lloyd's List commends excellence at 2017 global awards Lifetime achievement award recipient recognised for raising standards in shipping and helping to save hundreds of lives Panamax bulker earnings slashed by 8% Drop may only be temporary due to Golden Week in China and holidays in other parts of Asia Performance claim halts Höegh LNG Partners acquisition plans Dispute over maximum daily boil-off threatens to derail ownership increase in two FSRUs Suezmax rates rebound as Nigerian oil production ticks higher Port delays support US Gulf and Caribbean markets Norden wins 10-year contract to ship salt from Chile to the US Contract to transport 4m-5m tonnes of road salt builds on previous agreement Global demand sufficient to handle latest boxship splurge Former Maersk man Thomas Eskesen says CMA CGM and MSC orders will have 'little impact' on the current supply/demand balance Sole Shipping focuses on safe returns in new product tanker deal Head of private equity says creditworthiness is prioritised in leaseback transactions Appetite for reefers shows no sign of slowing Seaborne perishable trade slated to average 4% growth until 2021, while rising demand from Asian middle classes points to buoyant... Höegh Autoliners agrees to pay $21m antitrust fine Penalty results from a US Department of Justice investigation into Höegh that started in 2012 Daily Briefing Sinotrans Shipping and Pacific Basin shares tumble amid cautious dry bulk sentiment Alphaliner sceptical on end of containership oversupply A potential wave of new orders could further extend the supply overhang Container shipping lines set to grow reefer market share Lack of refrigerated cargo ship container equipment cause for concern, says Drewry Technology can simplify administrative burden in shipping Crew need to be trained to mitigate risks of increasingly connected systems, says BIMCO president Former Keppel Shipyard executive accused of corruption and money laundering Former purchasing officer was dismissed from Keppel in early 2016 DNV GL appoints Liv Hovem as new oil & gas head New oil and gas chief will take over from Elisabeth Tørstad Supramax earnings poised to hit $12,000 per day Market expected to remain healthy in the coming weeks due to balanced supply and demand K Line to apply new cost-saving application to 120 vessels Application will analyse operating and weather data before recommending cost-efficient solution D'Amico Tankers signs sale and leaseback deal with shipping fund Deal done for a total of $13m CSSC-CSIC merger talks rife as listed units halt trading Source says merger is on the cards but no decision will be made before October party congress US authorities shoot down Jones Act waiver request for Puerto Rico Department of Homeland Security says there are enough US-flagged vessels to transport cargoes to the territory SM Line to add new container boxes worth $56m Boxes scheduled for delivery by May 30, 2018 UK urged to follow through on talk of transition period ahead of Brexit Continued acceptance of EU regulations in the proposed period essential for shipping, says UK Chamber of Shipping policy adviser Classification societies put to the test by complex boxship design Bureau Veritas marine chief warns not all class societies ready for challenge

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
For better or worse, Jones Act set to stay Capacity concerns cast shadow over shipping recovery Container lines see opportunity in China-Europe rail US trucking races to keep up with sharp demand rise Reefer container scarcity driving up rates New Nehru Port terminal to handle daily barge service EU regulators hit truck maker Scania with $1 billion fine

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Ognibene steps down at Heidmar Chief executive's exit follows decision by George Economou to block sale of company to Fortress. Wilh Wilhelmsen in new $640m credit line Multi-line shipping services firm adds to liquidity with Drew Marine deal to be digested. Oxy Ingleside plans VLCC dock upgrades Energy logistics firm plans to have additional infrastructure for loading big tankers by end of next year. Jones Act owners: we're up to Puerto Rico task Lobbying arm of US-flag shipping industry says its members more than ready to help island. Pappas products tanker links dismissed Reports Product Shipping & Trading has added to its fleet are incorrect, sources say. Sinotrans ultramax goes long as capes cool after Vale boost BDI has slipped back after passing 1,500 points in September for the first time in four years. Daiwa places a buy rating on Hyundai Heavy Daiwa Securities has taken up coverage of Hyundai Heavy Industries with a buy rating on the shipbuilding giant. Analyst Sung-Yop Chung placed a KRW 175,000 per share target price on the company. Shares in Hyundai Heavy Industries closed at KRW 142,000 each in Seoul today. Earlier this week Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed its biggest order in five years, a KRW 908bn ($800m) contract for VL Metal Shark gets teeth into more orders Louisiana shipbuilder clinches deal for five ferries from Hornblower. Westshore: OSVs facing last major hurdle? Winter and migration of some ships from UK to Norway could be final test of recovery, broker says. Turkish cargoship banned from Paris MOU UK detention meant DMV's Nihal failed three port state checks in two years. Braemar closes book on NAVES deal London-listed broker completes swoop into ship finance arena after shareholder backing. Yang Ming spending another $48m on bulker unit Boxship owner snapping up more shares to tighten control of Kuang Ming. Watkins exits Maersk Oil after Total deal Chief executive departing but two other executives making switch to new owner. GOS finds long-term deal for anchor-handler Indian owner banking $3.1m for two and a half year charter. Norden signs new salt deal with Empremar Danish owner secured work for supramax tonnage with renewed 10-year contract. Bahri and Bollore team up Saudi Arabian and French groups form logistics joint venture in Riyadh. Torstad heads new 1,000 strong DNV GL digital arm Oil & Gas boss takes top job at classification society's newly formed division. Latvian Shipping settles with ex-director Riga tanker owner comes to arrangement in legal action involving Svens Zalitis. Shell plans next three LNG bunker vessels Major plans to adapt one existing ship and is looking at other units for Singapore and the US. Stena AB logs lower profit Swedish group hit by declining earnings for tankers, despite higher revenue. Hoegh Autoliners settles with US over price-fixing Norwegian car carrier owner to pay $21m fine relating to US to Middle East exports. Boxships set to take more of the reefer market Traditional operators expected to carry just 15% of perishable cargoes by 2020, says Drewry. Ezion dismisses bondholder redemption bid Company disputes creditor's claim that there had been a cessation of trade in its shares.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Drewry: Container carriers grabbing larger share of reefer market A larger and larger share of the seaborne refrigerated (reefer) cargo market has been captured by container shipping lines in recent times,... DHS mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a request from a group of congressional lawmakers seeking a waiver to the lon... RK Logistics opens new Silicon Valley distribution center RK Logistics Group opened a new distribution center in Fremont, Calif., a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 50,000-square-foot facil... Hapag-Lloyd takes delivery of last 15,000-TEU vessel German ocean liner Hapag-Lloyd will take ownership of the last 15,000-TEU vessel in the series of 17 newbuilds originally contracted by UAS... BluJay snags Temasek minority investment BluJay Solutions, a provider of logistics and global trade management software, this week said it has received a minority investment from T... Executive Moves: NDTA and Falcon Maritime and Aviation Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The National Defense Transportation Association's board of directors selects the next vice president and ch... ITS, eModal partner on predictive cargo availability pilot A terminal in the Port of Long Beach is working with eModal, a platform that enables appointment scheduling for container pickups, to provi... CV International acquires Wilmington-based Waters Shipping Co. Norfolk, Virginia-based freight forwarder and customs broker CV International (CVI) has acquired North Carolina-based Waters Shipping Co., ... Hoegh Autoliners settles cartel suit with DOJ Car carrier Höegh Autoliners has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in an antitrust investigation covering U.S....

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Vancouver bunker prices surge higher on tight supplies: sources Vancouver IFO 380 CST was assessed at $384/mt ex-wharf, up $11/mt from Tuesday. US DATA: EIA says residual fuel stocks down on production decline Domestic inventory of residual fuel totaled 36.257 million barrels, a draw of 803,000 barrels from the previous week. Bad weather at Novorossiisk suspends bunkering for rest of week: sources The Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk has been closed for the rest of the week due to high swells and strong winds. Dry bulk owners weathering 2-year bunker price highs amid stronger rates European bunker prices have hit repeated two-year highs on strong gains in ICE Brent and gasoil futures over the last week. S Korea's HHI signs deal with Polaris for 10 VLOCs with scrubbers The VLOCs, each 325,000 dwt, will be designed as eco-friendly ships applying to meet environmental regulations and reduce fuel consumption. REFINERY NEWS: Shell may build SDA plant at Wesseling to meet IMO regulation Shell said it was looking into building a solvent deasphalter plant at Wesseling, in the Rhineland refinery. East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia 380 CST Singapore cargoes were assessed $18.62/mt above 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges, Wednesday. European fuel oil cracks plummet to five-month low on crude strength The front-month October FOB Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge crack was trading at minus $8.45/b Tuesday afternoon. External: Wired Bunkering

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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 informano

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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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)

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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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