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BRIEFS
June 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cyber attack hits Maersk's IT system affecting global operations
  • Yang Ming provides update on 2nd round of recapitalisation plan
  • SeaLand moves AC3 service from Hutchison to APMT
  • Global idle fleet size grows by 20,000 TEU over a fortnight to 538,270 TEU
  • EU pushes for 'free and fair' trade with China, US
  • British freight forwarders association calls for 'softer' Brexit
  • CEVA opens office in Myanmar offering air and ocean freight services
  • US$44b project can link Thailand to China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Kuehne + Nagel begins building Swiss pharma handling facility
  • Cathay Pacific codeshares with MIAT Mongolian Airlines
  • Lion City's air cargo soars 12.5pc in May
  • Asia Pacific airlines post 5.4pc increase in international traffic in May
  • Etihad Airways Engineering outsources MRO logistics to DHL Supply Chain

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cruise tourism to be a growth driver for India's economy, says Nitin Gadkari
  • IRClass signs MoU with Coast Guard for capturing & maintaining refit & fatigue analysis data of vessels
  • Multipurpose shipping sector looking up, says analysis
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 15th straight year
  • SHIPPING THE FUTURE: CMA CGM unveils its new ambition
  • Swiftline Global Logistics celebrates three successful years
  • Major Ports handle more cargo in first two months
  • Steps being taken to allay situation at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways strengthens coordination mechanism with state govts for faster execution of projects
  • FIEO seeks exemption from GST on inputs used in exports
  • US seeks more Indian market access for its exports
  • 'Winds of Change' conference in Vadodara deliberates on key issues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK company places order for 46 new Eurocargos
  • Kazakhstan receives first IRIS certification
  • Senior appointment at Narrow Aisle
  • Miami welcomes more airlines than any other US airport
  • "Yes" to deepening the Jacksonville shipping channel
  • Ramping up capacity for trailers and containers
  • Icao calls for renewed commitment to Lomé declaration
  • New hazmat warehouse centralizes services
  • Cool Chain Association names new chairman
  • Abu Dhabi Ports gets concession for Fujairah
  • FTA says EU workers essential for British trade
  • Boosting Baltic-China trade
  • Antonov Airlines picks ACP as Australian sales agent
  • Henk Venema new chairman of Cargo iQ
  • New York welcomes first 10,000 teu vessel
  • Pharmaceutical facility opens in Dublin

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Lose crews to increase vessel safety, says expert
  • Shipowners warned to prepare for further port strife
  • Maersk Line shuts down new orders in wake of cyber-attack
  • Danes endorse Australian high-speed design
  • Shipping told cyber-attacks can be fatal to business
  • Shipping business sentiment jumps, but lags behind other transport sectors
  • IMO not enforcing coatings convention
  • Thai tanker looted in first oil theft piracy this year
  • South Korean liner operators to form intra-Asia consortium
  • Chinese maritime authorities start inspecting converted ore carriers
  • Shipbreaking sentiment improves as Bangladesh likely to overturn taxes

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Maersk ransomware attack has potential to disrupt 'tens of thousands' of shippers, warns analyst
  • Maersk booking and port operations hit by cyber attack as hackers demand ransom
  • ONE could quit South Africa trade in response to merger rejection
  • India approves new Delhi airport, as Pune export cargo facility opens
  • How technology can boost staff retention and not simply replace them
  • Stavros Evangelakakis takes the chair of the Cool Chain Association

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 24
  • Maersk continues to work on recovery from Petya cyber attack
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51
  • Bulkers to have cranes with autonomous discharge feature
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding books pilot boat order
  • Battery power a condition of new Statoil supply vessel contracts
  • Keppel Shipyard books contracts worth US$64 million
  • Mobil Delvac provides outstanding protection for towboat engine
  • Maersk: Cyber attack "contained," ships safe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • LPG is changing the Panama Canal
    Canal's new era is being defined by gas carriers
  • Kugs das blog
    The world of data protection
  • A textbook response to a digital disaster
    Maersk's response to the Petya cyber attack has been good, but other companies might struggle to cope
  • Logistics sector needs European workers in UK
    Brexit could cause huge problems for freight industry, says FTA
  • Suezmax rates under pressure on low West Africa demand and VLCC competition
    But lifted volumes expected to recover when Nigerian exports peak in August
  • Panamax bulker rates rise above $9,000 per day
    Strong activity reported in Atlantic and China's coal imports are highlighted
  • Light in the gloom for box port operators
    The container shipping industry could be on the cusp of 'a golden age of profitability'
  • Maersk cyber-attack puts unprepared industry on the spot
    Experts call on shipping companies to smarten up or keep getting attacked
  • Statoil awards seven long-term offshore vessel contracts amid market improvements
    Charters worth $368m are for five and three years
  • Hapag Lloyd retains credit rating after UASC merger
    Empty orderbook will allow carrier to pay down debt
  • All eyes on the sulphur cap
    Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018
  • US indicts WWL executives for price fixing
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics denies one executive currently works at the company
  • Breaking through the ice: New currents in the Arctic
    China adds the Arctic to its Belt and Road strategy as other Asian countries boost engagement in the icy north
  • Dry bulk terminals lag in automation
    Bulk terminals need to explore ways to increase efficiencies, say experts at TOC in Amsterdam
  • Maersk contains cyberattack effects
    2M partner MSC offering support
  • Dry bulk recovery being derailed by lack of scrapping
    Shipping association BIMCO says market could perhaps do without some 2,000 ships
  • Dry bulk charter rates forecast to rise in second half
    Research house NRA Capital is not too concerned by capacity growth, as it was driven by a fall in scrapping
  • Algoma Central raises $63m in bond offering
    Underwriters exercise option to purchase additional bonds
  • Antwerp to use blockchain technology in container handling operations
    Move is part of port authorities' initiative to make Antwerp a digitally connected port
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk is put to the test as digital security worries become reality. At TOC Europe in Amsterdam, ports face a...
  • EU data protection crackdown looms
    Hefty fines and trading restrictions could be levied under new rules coming in May 2018
  • New York welcomes bigger containerships
    In pictures: ZIM Antwerp easily sailed under the revamped Bayonne Bridge, ushering in a new era for the Port of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cargo bookings via INTTRA reopen at Maersk Line
  • No data breach in cyberattack on TNT, FedEx says
  • Brazil's Imbituba set for growth after winning Asia service
  • ILA's Daggett backs European protest of APMT, cites cyberattack
  • Cyberattack on Maersk underscores need for global strategy
  • Ship upsizing threatens terminals with 'catastrophic' failure
  • Hapag-Lloyd keeps credit rating after UASC merger
  • Maersk puts bookings on hold as it deals with cyberattack
  • Cyberattack at APMT Mumbai threatens JNPT fluidity

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kirby's lenders to add $300m to credit line
    New York-listed articulated tug-barge and tank barge owner expands coffers for acquisition.
  • Russian navy 'harasses' US-flag car carrier
    Warship and helicopter encounter International Shipholding vessel in the Baltic, raising concerns that commercial ships could become targets.
  • Eurotankers set for seventh secondhand buy in 15 months
    Eurotankers is eyeing a 15-year-old suezmax in a deal that would mark its seventh acquisition of secondhand tonnage since early 2016. Market sources have linked the Greek tanker player to the purchase of the 166,400-dwt Hrvatska (built 2005) from Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba for $20.7m. Brokers, however, add that the deal is still on subjects. A senior manager at Tankerska Plovidba declined to c
  • Japan looks to ease LNG cargo resales
    Findings from country's trade commission could help foster growing LNG spot market.
  • GSL looks to pay Citi loan and refinance debt
    New York-listed boxship lessor is looking to sell new bond issuance.
  • Gibson sees 2018 as flat market for tanker rates
    Research from tanker brokerage says supply-demand balance may not right until 2019.
  • Ferry master mistook masts for buoys
    Owner sheds some light on how Iyanough ploughed into breakwater.
  • Awilco LNG financial chief steps down
    Snore Schie Krogstad hands in resignation after six years and will be replaced by Oyvind Ryssdal.
  • DSME in $1.14bn convertible bond issue
    DSME is set to boost its finances with a KRW 1.3 trillion ($1.14bn) convertible bond issue. Seoul-listed DSME revealed the move today as part of a rescue package draw up by its creditors, Yonhap reports. Export-Import Bank of Korea will buy the bonds, according to the news wire. It comes just a few weeks after creditors bought into a KRW 793bn equity sale by the shipbuilder, which received a KR
  • Fjord Line seals $61m loan for buyback
    Norwegian ferry owner offers to purchase bonds maturing next year.
  • Halliburton hunting George Kaiser linked company
    An offshore equipment company part owned by billionaire George Kaiser is set to be sold to industry heavyweight Halliburton. Reuters reported today that Houston-based Halliburton is in final stage talks to buy pump maker Summit ESP. Kaiser, best known in shipping as the owner of LNG specialist Excelerate Energy, financed Summit ESP via his Argonaut Private Equity investment firm. According
  • Seanergy ends offering after raising $2.9m
    Greek bulker owner has bagged $27m in the past 10 months and is eyeing further acquisitions.
  • Eurotankers tied to suezmax purchase
    Greek owner tipped to have added to its crude tanker stable with $20.7m move.
  • Hapag-Lloyd off watch list at S&P
    Post merger rating retained by German line aided by its history of absorbing M&A deals.
  • Seadrill pumps another $100m into NADL
    Restructuring Fredriksen company adds to short-term loan to subsidiary.
  • Fesco restructuring to be 'done next month'
    Russian owner's president says eurobond refinancing deal close.
  • Clarksons: S&P key component of Greek fleet growth
    Sale-and-purchase deals major contributor to Hellenic expansion this decade but China took lead in 2016, brokerage notes.
  • Liberty House 'in talks' for ABG
    UK steel group said to be pursuing takeover of struggling Indian yard.
  • Keppel in conversion spree worth $61.3m
    Singaporean shipbuilder will turn two tankers into FPSOs and a heavylift ship into a crane vessel.
  • GasLog redeems bond issue a year early
    New York-listed owner spends $50m on remainder of its $119m Oslo notes.
  • Fictional first for P&O cruiseship
    Cartoon character Dora the Explorer to become godmother of Pacific Explorer.
  • Statoil retains more PSVs in Dof deal
    Norwegian oil major secures two units for up to 10 years.
  • Cyber-attack affects APM Terminals and Maersk Line
    Danish owner says its containerships are manoeuverable as it monitors situation.
  • Metal Shark gets teeth into $54m deal
    Louisiana shipyard to build up to 13 cutters for Honduras, Costa Rica and others.
  • US charges former WWL execs over alleged price fixing
    Kai Kraass, Anders Boman and Arild Iversen accused of conspiring on bids and rates.
  • Statoil keeps Havila duo for another three years
    Norwegian owner wins extensions to 2020 and 2021 for PSVs.
  • More cyber-attacks expected, report claims
    Norton Rose Fulbright's eighth transport survey suggests big data will be a key disruptor to shipping.
  • Seafarer killed in engine room fire
    Casualty aboard small Greek-owned gas carrier ends in tragedy for one crewmember.
  • Bangladeshi breakers set for tax talks
    Recyclers already looking to take advantage of reversal in punitive taxes with strong price for tanker.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kerry Logistics launches Germany-China rail service
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL)rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and Shang...
  • PhilaPort opens second automobile berth
    PhilaPort's Pier 122 received its first vessel in 20 years on Tuesday with the arrival of the Glovis Comet , which was carrying Hyundai and...
  • Lidl to expand U.S. presence on two fronts
    German discount grocer Lidl is planning to open a fourth regional headquarters and distribution center, as well as four more brink-and-mort...
  • Anchorage International Airport accepting offers for commercial development
    Six companies around Alaska have submitted formal offers for development and finance projects at the Anchorage International Airport. The ...
  • Maersk issues update on cyber attack
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group was one of several international companies hit by a so-called "Petya" cyber attack on Tuesday, affecting the c...
  • Greek shipowners vote to extend tax pact
    Greek shipowners have agreed to extend their voluntary tax pact by another year, according to multiple news sources. At a meeting of the U...
  • UPS to freeze pension plans for 70,000 non-union employees
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) will freeze pension plans for approximately 70,000 non-union employees in the United States, according to ...
  • Port of Antwerp to pilot blockchain container handling project
    The Port of Antwerp is working with start-up company T-Mining to develop a blockchain solution for safer container handling, the Belgian po...
  • WWL execs indicted in ro-ro shipping collusion case
    One current and two former executives with shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) are among those that have been indicted...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • ICE low sulfur gasoil trades in backwardation on prompt tightness
    The market may tip further into backwardation in the coming days, depending on the supply situation, sources said.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks hit four-month low
    Total US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell 5.4% to 38.174 million barrels, the lowest since the week ended February 17, when it was 37.811 million barrels, EIA data showed.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Cross-Mediterranean Aframax route at seven-month low
    The Aframax market tends to slow in the summer months due to weaker demand for crude oil
  • Next meeting on EU CO2 market reforms 'around July 10': EU source
    Representatives from the parliament and council discussed three core issues on Tuesday as well as points that emerged from interim technical meetings, the source said.
  • Bunker availability at Istanbul rises as holiday backlog eases
  • UPDATE: Maersk energy units unaffected by cyber attack
    Maersk Line is unable to take new bookings "at the present time."
  • Singapore Q3 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts concluded at $4/mt premium
    This compares with the current-quarter term contracts concluded at premiums of around $1.5/mt to the MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments.
  • FUTURES: Crude edges lower amid rise in US stocks
  • New global industry alliance for low carbon shipping to be launched this week
    Attention turns to green house gas emissions after global sulfur cap.
  • Russia cuts June crude output beyond OPEC/non-OPEC deal obligation
    "The cut from October level ... is more than 300,000 b/d. It is that plus a bit more," the Russian Deputy Energy Minister said.
  • TANKERS: Nine BW Group VLCCs acquired by DHT Holdings now delivered
    "Our fleet has expanded by about 50% at what we think is an opportune time in the cycle," DHT said.
  • IMO bunker fuel change to benefit US refiners: Turner, Mason & Co.
    - US a key exporter of low sulfur products like diesel, gasoline - IMO move to displace 1.2 million-2 million b/d of fuel oil - Spread between light, heavy crudes to widen

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