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BRIEFS
May 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 5.7pc to US$977/TEU, down 3.5pc to USWC
  • Nigerian delays induce ICTSI end 20-year Lekki concession
  • Panama handles biggest ship so far - the 13,926-TEU OOCL France
  • Hyundai takes over of three Hanjin berths at Kaohsiung port
  • China submits proposals to Trump on improving bilateral trade
  • Malaysia port expansion hopes for financing through new tariff table
  • Mundra ports quarterly profit up 27pc to US$182.6 million, sales up 18pc
  • Insufficient capacity to handle 500,000 TEU of Houston resin exports
  • Baltic Exchange looks to expand scope following SGX takeover
  • Kuehne + Nagel, GlaxoSmithKline expand partnership for UK distribution
  • Trump looks to privatise air traffic in 2021 to cut public spending
  • April air cargo rates up as Asia-North America volumes rise
  • Fajarbaru wins US$6.86 million deal to upgrade KL air cargo terminal
  • TIACA to join forces with Indonesian airlines to support air cargo growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2017
  • BDI falls to 912
  • European shipping should remain enabler of free movement of goods & persons even after Brexit, say shipowners
  • MOL launches R&D on autonomous ocean transport system
  • Strong Chinese ex-im trade growth boosts box volumes
  • European Commission simplifies rules for public investment in ports & airports
  • JNPT Chairman urges business community to benefit from JNPT SEZ
  • Kandla Port achieves highest cargo handling in a single day in 2017-18
  • Major Port stakeholders to deliberate green energy initiatives, oil spill concerns at 1-day conclave
  • Paradip Port Trust awarded by Shipping Ministry for achieving 2nd highest growth in traffic in 2016-17
  • S. A. Govalkar presented 'Samaj Utthan Award'
  • CONCOR's Q4 2016-17 net up
  • IIFF bridging the skill gap through specialised courses on logistics, shipping & forwarding
  • Logistics sector seen benefiting from GST
  • Cabinet approves policy for providing preference to 'Make in India' in govt procurements
  • Forex reserves at new all-time high
  • Australia first to eliminate farm export subsidies from its WTO schedule of commitments

International Transport Journalweb site
  • IRU: no further delay to mobility package
  • Rhein Cargo celebrating Luther and Reformation
  • K Line fleet welcomes new member
  • Funding for railroad overpass to ease congestion
  • Istanbul project for Smart Logistics
  • The Aztecs are back
  • Allen Lund promotes Rabine to ops manager
  • Air Serbia sees dramatic rise of cargo volumes
  • Felb establishes alternative rail route through Mongolia
  • Migration on sea remains a big issue, says ECSA
  • Dismal Q1 for carriers says Transporeon
  • Brenner says goodbye to Bavarian forwarders
  • AF KLM Martinair Cargo adding AMS - Mumbai

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Korean ports post good gains as strong trade numbers offset Hanjin losses
  • Dubai studies USD1 billion shipping fund
  • Dong-A Tanker reported to be struggling
  • CMES issues new shares to acquire Sinotrans&CSC shipping assets
  • Navios acquires five Rickmers container ships for USD59 million
  • Stellar Daisy loss: Busan Coast Guard raids Polaris Shipping's offices
  • OPEC production cut extension: bad and not so bad for tankers

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • China-Europe rail boom as forwarders latch on to cost advantage for customers
  • Allport Cargo Services eyes expansion in France with takeover of ECT
  • Asia-Europe headhaul rates climb, but the transpacific resists price hikes
  • Shipping must move faster towards a digital supply chain, says INTTRA
  • ICTSI abandons Nigeria port project
  • UPS and SF Holding announce joint delivery service

Marine Logweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Need financing for your BWTS? Ask Export Credit Norway
  • Container rates slip, but composite average up over 2016
  • New research vessel for Florida launched
  • Administration in apparent U-turn on LCS budget request
  • In-port 3D printing of marine parts comes a step nearer
  • LNG-fueled OSV to replace one generator with batteries
  • Marcon brokers sale of deck barge by Canadian owner

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Do Opec cuts mean a new normal for tankers?
    For the first time in years, tanker markets will see normal oil prices, thinning crude stockpiles, not-so-breakneck Chinese demand and slower newbuilding deliveries
  • Salvage business 'will not survive' in present form, says expert
    Marine insurers' aversion to LOF adds to multiple woes, says Clyde & Co casualty head
  • Yard Talk | A pain in the offshore
    Chinese yards might want to consider an end-of-season sale before it's too late
  • Polaris Shipping raided by coastguard
    Offices in Busan and Seoul visited as part of Stellar Daisy inquiry
  • Can owners stop spot earnings falling to 2017 nadir?
    Market is on a knife edge heading into UK bank holiday weekend
  • Asia import trade set for healthy growth
    Asia exports slow in second quarter but imports to rise by up to 6%
  • Liner consolidation piles pressure on ports
    But there are opportunities for container terminals despite the squeeze on costs and revenue
  • ICTSI pulls out of Nigeria port development
    Terminal operator cites delays in project execution
  • Lloyd's List Americas Awards winners announced
    Awards recognising the best in shipping in North, South and Central America
  • Diana Shipping wins $4.7m time charters for two bulkers
    Deals for kamsarmax and a panamax come amid signs of dry bulk market recovery
  • StealthGas spies brighter days after first-quarter profit rises
    Greek owner keeps options open for employing four new mid-size LPG carriers joining the fleet
  • Trump's plan to sell US crude reserves will pressure marine logistics
    Availability of US-flagged vessels and marine terminals on US Gulf coast is limited

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • New alliance services from Asia benefit Boston
  • Trans-Pac spot rates slide into Memorial Day weekend
  • Hamburg container traffic dips as rivals grow
  • New service promises faster transits from Myanmar to Japan and China
  • Cosmetic shipper expands US distribution network
  • Maersk revamps India-Africa coverage
  • Trade growth helps South Korean ports overcome Hanjin exit
  • Truckers expand high-end chassis availability to Charleston
  • UPS and SF Express partner to grow China-US courier business
  • Asia-Europe rates rise ahead of June 1 increases

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Castillero named Liberia chief commercial officer
    Former Panamanian flag chief to run global commercial efforts while still managing efforts to garner customers in Japan and Latin America.
  • KNOT Offshore reloads fundraising firepower
    New York-listed shuttle tanker owner filed $750m shelf registration.
  • VLCC makes first layberth at US Gulf
    Dry run aims to check if pilots and port can handle larger vessels.
  • Short selling grows for Hornbeck and DHT
    Volume of shares borrowed for bets on decline cross the 50% threshold for offshore vessel owner.
  • Ballast water, Marpol rules challenge tankers
    Vessel design, not only seafarers, play role in environmental violations, says executive at Intertanko.
  • DP World said to be eyeing Fesco stake
    Restructuring Russian company does not comment on rumours, according to which DP wants a 20% slice.
  • Baltiysky taps Sberbank for $141m loan
    Russian yard gets new credit line to build nuclear icebreaker.
  • Sincere Navigation profit falls back
    Taiwanese bulker owner weaker in first quarter as revenue contracted.
  • Robbers strike again in Venezuela, Indonesia
    Tanker and general cargoship raided by thieves in South America and Asia.
  • Rolls-Royce Marine takes initial step towards automation ambition
    Crew required only for final berthing of battery-powered Norwegian ferry due to begin crossings next year
  • Cracking the code: Polar ships breaking new design ground
    Designers and yards already getting to grips with new regulations governing shipping in the Arctic and Antarctic
  • Deltamarin has designs on more efficiency gains
    Leading European design company goes the extra mile to achieve cuts in both operational and capital costs
  • Verifiable data on ship energy efficiency 'does not yet exist'
    But UCL researcher believes moves by operators to test clean propulsion systems can provide useful figures
  • Green regulations will force a radical rethink of ship designs
    Dramatic technology advances will be required to meet global targets to reduce the industry's greenhouse gas emissions
  • Hartmann unveils 'whale' of a design for ethane ship
    Innovative ethane-carrying vessel features in-house designed cargo tanks that allow ship to carry 25% more than similar-size peers
  • French class launches digital twin for ships
    Bureau Veritas says 3D design and maintenance platform is three years ahead of rivals
  • Class experts set scene for era of new technology
    Executives give their view on which marine technologies under development today have a future
  • How technology is driving a sea change in shipping
    Green and digital revolutions are changing the way in which ships are designed, managed and operated, writes Adam Corbett
  • Ardmore shares sums for products tanker upturn
    New York-listed owner says battered shipyards and lack of capital bode well for freight market.
  • Blue Lines sells aframax to Avin
    Dubai-based owner trims fleet further in deal with Greek company.
  • MOL autonomous ship plans backed by Japan
    Japanese owner teams up with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding to explore autonomous ocean transport systems.
  • Star Bulk in loan talks for newbuilds; fleet growth capped
    Loan would cover 60% of the cost of two kamsarnaxes. Meanwhile, Norton says restructuring restricts S&P deals.
  • Polemis linked to Euronav VLCC
    New Shipping said to have bought 15-year-old tanker for $21m.
  • Rickmers rebels threaten to pull the plug
    Bondholders with EUR 30m tranche of debt will vote against company unless rescue plan is altered.
  • PGS, TGS add another Canadian contract
    Norwegian companies expand Newfoundland seismic survey book again.
  • Icon Offshore secures Shell charter
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator bolsters order backlog with possible 10 month charter.
  • Drilling IPO debutant ADES sees revenue jump
    Dubai-based drilling company which listed in London mid-May gives upbeat assessment.
  • Tankers face lower oil demand in years ahead
    Intertanko speakers see 'decarbonisation' ahead, but marine logistics still critical.
  • Ship arrests dog PDZ first quarter results
    Malaysian intra-Asian liner operator slips into the red on 90% drop in revenue.
  • Star Bulk in loan talks for newbuids; fleet growth capped
    Loan would cover 60% of the cost of two kamsarnaxes. Meanwhile, Norton says restructuring restricts S&P deals.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Hub Group to purchase Estenson Logistics
    Hub Group, Inc. has agreed to acquire the business of contract trucking company Estenson Logistics, LLC for approximately $306 million, the...
  • Industry groups weigh in on air traffic control privatization
    The Trump administration's budget released earlier this week included a proposal to shift the air traffic control function of the Federal A...
  • FMC's Regulatory Reform Task Force taking shape
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's Regulatory Reform Task Force, which was announced in March by Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri to i...
  • SCFI rises 2.7%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 2.7 percent from last Friday's reading of 830.80 to a reading of...
  • UPS fined $247m in N.Y. cigarette suit
    A federal judge has ordered United Parcel Service (UPS) to pay $247 million in damages and penalties on Thursday in a final ruling of a cas...
  • NACPC launches cooperative chassis pool in Charleston
    The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) has launched a pool of 40-foot premium chassis in Charleston, S.C. in partnership with ...
  • World Trade Bridge to reopen Memorial Day
    U.S. and Mexican customs authorities hope to provide fully restored operations at the World Trade Bridge border crossing in Laredo, Texas, ...
  • Yang Ming, OOCL launch new intra-Southeast Asia loop
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming and Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) will commence a new intra-Southeast Asia servi...
  • Costamare seeks to raise $95.85m in public offering
    Costamare, a Monaco-based containership owner that charters its vessels to liner companies, plans to raise approximately $95.85 million thr...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Oil futures find support, partly recover from Thursday's drop
    OPEC's decision Thursday to roll over its supply cut agreement by nine months likely caused a liquidation of length that had been built up in the event of a more bullish outcome.
  • Forties VLCC fixtures continue to filter through for June
    According to Platts tracking of the Forties program, the French company holds the F0614 and F0615 parcels, which are both due to load around June 20.
  • Nigerian Forcados close to resuming exports, cargo to load in May: traders
    Volumes of Forcados have been loaded although there was uncertainty as to whether the initial loading was still ongoing, trading sources said.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on low activity, Russian output
    Fuel oil and jet-kerosene were the only stocks to rise for the week in the Northwest European storage hub.
  • FEATURE: Marine insurers brace for new sulfur emission norms
    A common refrain among the insurance executives is that the new regulations are creating a "perfect storm" like situation.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on supply concerns despite cut extension
  • FOB Arab Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential hits new 10-month high
    The cash differential was up 38 cents/b from the previous close, and higher from $1.25/b at the start of this week.
  • Prices tumble but OPEC/non-OPEC oil producers seek to maintain grip on fundamentals
    - Market sells off after OPEC teased longer, deeper cuts - Ministers say not to read into lack of exit strategy - Dismiss bullish projections for US shale growth

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
››› 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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