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BRIEFS
March 1, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to open temp-controlled warehouse at London Gateway
  • Hong Kong's China Merchants to buy 50pc of Australia's Newcastle port
  • BIMCO sees smooth sailing with US east coast imports shining brightly
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit up 2.8pc to record US$787 million, sales up 11pc
  • China now 2nd biggest importer of LNG as country switches from coal
  • Maersk sees no future in autonomous ships, but they're coming
  • Penang Port to start US$46 million expansion that includes dredging
  • Nepal moves closer in economic ties to China, pulls away from India
  • SF Airlines fleet tops 40 planes, plans own airport and marine piers
  • Schiphol merges cargo and marketing units over shipper doubts
  • Afghanistan looks to open air corridors to Singapore and Indonesia

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • APL enhances Asia-Latin America services
  • Bahri adds third VLCC to its fleet this year
  • MOL announces restructuring measures
  • RCL Group registers significant profit increase in 2017
  • Karaikal Port integrates container services through coastal movement
  • Key hub to commission largest ship-to-shore cranes
  • Samudera Shipping & Tehama Shipping along with KICT are scaling new heights
  • VOC Port achieves new single day cargo handling record
  • Technology & better supervision called for to tackle banking malpractices

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Road refurbishment project in FYR Macedonia
  • Maskort to lead Yusen Germany
  • Eimskip's acquisitions pay off
  • Cutting edge gear for 70,000 wagons by 2020
  • Putting an end to false freight data
  • AA and United Cargo among XLA award winners
  • North Carolina Ports pipes aboard trade director
  • First train arrives at iPort Rail
  • Three new services from APL
  • TGL extends logistics premises
  • Arvato: training for sending hazmat as airfreight
  • Winds of change blowing hard at MOL
  • Radical reorganisation at MOL
  • Asian Pacific Airlines - and the growth goes on
  • K + N notes growth on all fronts
  • More railcar storage options in Chicago area

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Volumes up, margins down for Kuehne + Nagel
  • Hard Brexit 'not a problem' for Danish operator DFDS
  • Hapag-Lloyd triples operating result
  • HSH Nordbank to be sold for EUR1 billion
  • US export growth should clear skies for VLGC owners
  • Weak start of year fails to dent product tanker market optimism
  • Continued LNG supply growth paves way for higher seaborne volumes
  • Radziwill linked with Rosco fleet acquisition
  • Frontline's war chest ready to buy ships 'when the time comes'
  • China's HNA Group sets up funds for Belt and Road investment
  • Thoresen Thai Agencies profit surges, while Jinhui reports smaller loss
  • Maersk's Tim Smith joins APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head
  • Japan's MOL in major business reshuffle
  • DSME scores VLCC trio
  • More tankers sold for scrap as cash buyers bet on Pakistan
  • Japan shipbuilders protest Korean yard refund guarantees

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd hangs onto its UASC customers, but its bottom line takes a hit
  • ATSG wins 'substantial' gains as it delivers for Amazon, but denies pilot concerns
  • Loss of cargo department at Schiphol a 'bad move' by Dutch airport
  • Kuehne + Nagel investors disappointed with 2017 results, despite profit increase
  • HMM confirms launch of AEX Asia-Europe service and Southampton call
  • The F word: how freight forwarders spend their day
  • CEVA Logistics 'aiming for pre-summer IPO'
  • Dachser takes full control of Papp Italia to boost its European food network

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • NYC Ferry to add two new routes
  • Satellite operator injects $4.5 million into KVH
  • Republic of Korea Navy takes delivery of first Daegu class frigate
  • Sea Machines expands leadership team
  • Team Tankers to acquire Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic
  • Are some expedition ship designs taking safety risks?
  • Bureau Veritas now issuing e-certificates
  • World Marine of Alabama completes $14 million USACE contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Songa Bulk shifts into profit
    Given the market recovery in the dry bulk sector, the Norway-based company has switched its chartering strategy, increasingly exposing itself...
  • Team Tankers to buy two Laurin-linked MR units
    Move highlights consolidation in the chemical tanker sector
  • German ship finance: They think it's all over
    The HSH Nordbank deal is a reminder how German shipowners had finance too easy, too cheap, for too long. The...
  • Genco plans to follow other dry bulk operators to Copenhagen
    US-based dry bulk owner and operator plans to redraw credit facilities
  • Golar LNG posts first quarterly profit since 2014
    Tor Olav Trøim-chaired company's expansion across the LNG supply chain starts to bear fruit
  • K+N reports major gains in 2017
    But rates pressures lead to drop in full-year ocean freight earnings
  • HSH Nordbank sold by state owners to buyout groups for $1.2bn
    Under the terms of the deal, Cerberus will hold a 40.3%, stake while JC Flowers, which already owns 5.1%, will...
  • Harbour master Masoud rules out flow meters for Fujairah
    Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement award winner expects future growth from more vessels calls amid increasing capacity despite the 'Qatar situation'
  • Confirmation of HSH Nordbank sell-off expected imminently
    Deadline for Brussels-ordered privatisation reached
  • Cosco Shipping to acquire PetroChina tanker unit
    Chinese owner aims to expand market share backed by the oil giant's cargo sources
  • BW LPG posts 'disappointing' results
    Spot exposure of the world's largest LPG tanker owner is higher this year amid lacklustre market mood
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports revenue boost from UASC merger
    Pre-tax earnings rise more that threefold as volumes increase
  • Fredriksen maintains Frontline's war chest for expansion
    Update: Frontline considers installation of scrubbers on some young vessels
  • Affinity's Mark Williams resigns
    Partner and head of research quits for personal reasons, sources say
  • Pacific Basin backs stricter environmental regulation
    Scrubber is not an effective solution, says chief executive Mats Berglund
  • Transpacific braces for flood of capacity
    New and upgraded services set to push down spot rates and dampen contract negotiations
  • MOL aims for efficiency and further growth with April restructuring
    Japanese shipping giant to introduce chief technical officer and chief financial officer
  • South Korea-Japan rivalry continues in unmanned vessel development
    Japan has launched several subsidy programmes, while South Korea partners Denmark in a maritime digitalisation initiative
  • DSME wins order to build three VLCC
    Order said to have come from Apollo Global Management
  • Höegh LNG continues pursuit of long-term charter deals
    Company close to finalising several tenders, says chief executive Sveinung Støhle
  • Putting safety back at the top of the agenda
    Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they?
  • Jinhui stays watchful in spite of encouraging dry bulk outlook
    Company to scrutinise cargo flows as it deploys ships efficiently to maximise revenue
  • Japan shipbuilding association denounces Korea's relaxation on refund guarantee
    SAJ says the move will prevent the removal of redundant capacity
  • Australian authorities release vessel after removal of senior officers
    Vessel had been detained on concerns over crew welfare
  • Star Bulk on the prowl for attractive acquisitions
    Optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2018 supported by return to profitability
  • Ocean Yield adds five handysize vessels to its expanding fleet
    The timing for making new investments in shipping is excellent, says chief executive Lars Solbakken
  • Seaspan back in the black for 2017 as box shipping industry picks up
    But revenue for the year comes in 5.3% lower year on year at $831.3m because of lower average charter rates...
  • Genco plots fleet renewal plan
    Dry bulk operator looking to offload 15 older vessels
  • UK Labour party to focus on increasing seafarer numbers
    Next generation of seafarers, harbourmasters and pilots should include more women and minorities, say UK Shadow Secretary of State for...
  • Detained phosphates cargo from Western Sahara to be auctioned
    South African High Court rules in favour of independent Western Sahara movement as rightful owners of disputed cargo
  • DryShips sees revenues multiply from larger, diversified fleet
    Greek owner cuts down adjusted loss for fourth quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Congressmen revive effort to ban older trucks at NY-NJ
  • US truckload shippers grapple with surcharges, rejected freight
  • Kuehne + Nagel volumes rise in 2017, but margins narrow
  • Hapag-Lloyd 2017 volume up on merger, but rates flat
  • Maersk's Smith to join APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head
  • CMA CGM starts cargo protection plan for Indian customers
  • HMM plans mega-ship order for first half of 2018

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Bahri's earnings fall in soft spot market
    Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner sees higher bunker prices as it pulls in less revenue.
  • Exxon sees shipping as 'vital' to energy future
    Oil major says future energy needs require shipping, but more low-carbon energy poses challenge.
  • Golar returns to profit amid share price gain
    LNG vessel owner's share value increased by $7.20 from 12 months ago while revenue jumped 78%.
  • Cargill sees scrubbers as IMO 2020 option
    Major charterer says dry bulk will be challenged when low-sulphur rules comes into force.
  • Ocean Yield reloading after spending spree
    Oslo-listed leasing specialist launches private placement to fund more deals.
  • Star Bulk posts profit as market rebounds
    Petros Pappas-led company's revenue jumped 70% primarily due to higher charter rates and average number of ships.
  • Seacor returns to profit on higher top line
    New York-listed company's ocean transportation and logistics segment saw best improvement in part due to commissioning a new petroleum and chemical carrier.
  • OSM in Mozambique training move
    Norwegian manager makes commitment to quality education.
  • Frontline chief says 40 VLCCs may be scrapped in 2018
    Robert Hvide Macleod's demolition "guess" comes as tanker owner scouts M&A openings.
  • Grayling promises UK shipping revolution
    Transport secretary says Britain will be at forefront of technological changes.
  • New HSH owners spinning off $7.3bn of bad loans
    Private equity funds forming new vehicle to strip legacy shipping portfolio from core bank as CEO Stefan Ermisch hails "new era" for lender.
  • Fjord1 earnings dip despite revenue rise
    Per Saevik-backed owner hurt by lack of impairment reversal in fourth quarter.
  • Skaugen seeks refinancing after losing Teekay ships
    New plan being worked on to replace previous debt restructuring after charters chopped.
  • Team Tankers in $206m double deal with Laurin
    Promised consolidation move comes to life with Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic purchases.
  • Hoegh seeks interim job for FSRU newbuilding
    Regas specialist is sticking with delayed projects in Chile and Ghana for its newbuildings
  • Hapag-Lloyd books strong full-year figures
    German container line sees stronger market and UASC takeover boost performance.
  • Germany sells off HSH for $1.2bn in landmark deal
    Cerberus and JC Flowers taking over German shipping lender, with GoldenTree, British Centaurus and BAWAG also involved.
  • Lack of impairments boosts Seaspan
    Containership owner sees profit leap, with "big opportunities" ahead.
  • Sea World master 'acted unilaterally' in dumping oil
    Greek bulker manager says guilty captain will leave company after jail term.
  • Pacific Basin Shipping banks first profit since 2013
    Early innings recovery in dry bulk pushes Hong Kong-listed shipowner back into the black.
  • Tallink ups fourth quarter earnings
    Estonian ro-pax group boosted by higher passenger and freight figures.
  • BW LPG says VLGC order flurry not 'frightening'
    Chief executive says there is still an overhang and investors should look to shares not ships.
  • Eidesvik slashes loss as impairments fall
    Norwegian owner sees PSV tendering activity increasing so far in 2018.
  • Glovis Spring refloated off China after grounding
    Glovis controlled car carrier waiting off Chinese coast to sail to repair yard
  • HMM to order mega-ships in first half
    Korean owner wants bigger vessels for US and European runs.
  • Sohmen-Pao and Ackermann see LPG market momentum
    Comments come as the VLGC market leader rings in weaker than expected fourth quarter loss.
  • Fredriksen boosts Frontline firepower with loan extension
    Credit line now runs for an extra 12 months as tanker owner goes shopping at the bottom of the market.
  • SolstadFarstad scoops deals for three PSVs
    Owner ties up vessels off UK with Spirit Energy and another charterer.
  • MOL reveals new restructuring plan
    Japanese giant to split tanker operations and appoint first CFO.
  • Hoegh LNG profit soars in fourth quarter
    But Norwegian owner decides to cut dividends to preserve investment capacity after project delays.
  • DSME seals triple VLCC newbuilding order
    South Korean shipbuilder wins its first contract for large crude tanker tonnage for 2018.
  • Jinhui maintains profitability in fourth quarter
    Shipowner says market has benefited from the improved balance between supply and demand.
  • Pacific Radiance suspends trading in shares
    Company says voluntary move is designed to protect interests of each stakeholder group.
  • Two ships attacked off Nigeria on same day
    Reefer and containership are the latest vessels to be targeted by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • MOL unveils restructuring plans
    Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) revealed Wednesday it will be restructuring operations effective April 1. The Oc...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's 2017 growth fueled by UASC deal
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday that it handled more containers, had higher revenues and a significantly improved operating result for the full ...
  • Executive Moves: NC Ports, Dayton Freight and University of Denver
    North Carolina Ports (NC Ports) has hired Benjamin M. Massa as its new director of carrier and trade development. Massa joins NC Ports fr...
  • Commerce downgrades U.S. Q4 2017 GDP growth estimate
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per...
  • NAFTA trade growth hits 14th straight month in December
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ...
  • HMM makes splash return to Asia-Europe trade
    South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has confirmed it will return to the Asia-Europe trade lane as a vessel operator st...
  • NAFTA's impact on U.S. meat industry
    In the aggregate, agricultural supply chains are more sensitive than others to the impacts of trade policy changes. Agriculture industry r...
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts strong growth in 2017
    Kuehne + Nagel's latest financial statements released Wednesday revealed the global third-party logistics provider came out strong in 2017....
  • Commerce dents Chinese foil with duties
    The U.S. Commerce Department will begin assessing antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese-made aluminum foil. Dumping ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
  • Novorossiisk suspends bunkering operations on rough weather: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted due to strong winds and rough seas.
  • Gibraltar port authority suspends bunkering on bad weather
    Operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar have been suspended due to rough weather.
  • US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks show build across all regions
    US fuel oil inventories for the week ended Friday rose from last week, and showed builds across all regions.
  • FEATURE: Shipping industry doubts emission scrubber boost pre-2020
    "There is a great deal of uncertainty even in our organization about how to prepare for this," Vitol's Chris Bake said.
  • Japan reports suspected STS transfer of goods to N Korea-flagged ship in East China Sea
    The report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the fourth suspected transfer to a North Korean ship in recent weeks.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures continue to trade lower in Asian morning
    A stronger dollar and comments from the head of the International Energy Agency, added to the bearish sentiment.

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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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