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BRIEFS
June 1, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces US$1/TEU EBS, sets $55/TEU peak season surcharge
  • APL speeds up US last mile delivery by boosting Eagle Express X service
  • US first-quarter GDP revised downwards to 2.2pc annual rate
  • Demand for new homes in US boosts household good imports
  • Kuehne + Nagel uses WeChat to expand services to China-based exporters
  • DHL eCommerce expands Hong Kong distribution hub for S China exports
  • Former Tiaca chief Doug Brittin is new DTI director of operations
  • Cathay Pacific's Q1 cargo boosted by volume from Indian sub-continent
  • MAB Kargo strives to attain CEIV-Pharma accreditation
  • Finnair starts new Hanover route, raises frequency over summer

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • APL expedites US last mile delivery via enhanced Eagle Express X service
  • FFFAI participates in RAME 2018 Conference in Cameroon to promote FWC-2018
  • First ONE container arrives at Dadri
  • Revised regulatory changes to China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM)
  • Alibaba plans investing billions to develop smart logistics network
  • Economy seen set on the path of recovery
  • GST special refund fortnight to process all types of claims
  • Relief for exporters as govt makes rules for meeting export obligation more flexible
  • Total exports from SEZs in April amounted to INR 20,548 cr.: EPCES
  • Pak PM bets on higher economic growth through CPEC & better access to the sea

International Transport Journalweb site
  • It's a people business...
  • Working in tandem for groupage services
  • Self-learning algorithms for road transport
  • New traction sent from USA to Saudi Arabia
  • Eurofos opens training centre doors
  • More options between Canada and Australia
  • Garbe building first logistics centre in Austria
  • Aashto's executive director bowing out
  • 24 locomotives for harsh Arctic environment
  • Record first cargo quarter for Air Charter Services
  • Launch of Belgian-British container service
  • Successful Q1 for Descartes
  • Emirates engineers change A380 landing gear themselves
  • Heavier trains with up to 25 t axle loads in NSW
  • P&O Ferrymasters opens first office in Turkey
  • New connection to Cuxport
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • GasLog eyes 'phenomenal' Chinese LNG demand
  • Ship Finance in second container ship deal in two and a half months
  • Nordic American sells old Suezmaxes ahead of new arrivals
  • China will continue to drive global LNG imports, Höegh LNG says
  • Sustained pace of scrapping of VLCCs could shrink fleet this year
  • IM Skaugen seeks Singapore court protection for restructuring
  • Hydrogen, methanol in carbon-free fuel mix
  • Flex LNG acquires LNG carrier newbuilding pair
  • Yangzijiang a value company, shipbuilding business stable

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Cargo chaos in Brazil as truckers' strike hits fuel deliveries and closes factories
  • Maersk leads call for action to combat the threat of more containership fires
  • The sorry tale of Atlas Air and its pilots - a change of focus is needed
  • Alibaba and Cainiao investment in ZTO Express - more than meets the eye
  • Auto import tariffs would kill 157,000 US jobs
  • CP reaches tentative deal with Teamsters, ending rail strike
  • Lars Winkelbauer from DHL to Polar Air; Robert Hyslop from Polar Air to DHL
  • The grocery store of the future will be online and your virtual personal shopper
  • GAC appoints Rudi van Niekerk to manage Nigeria business

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • VIDEO: LCS 11 completes acceptance trials
  • Marine industry mourns Jack Gallagher
  • I.M. Skaugen asks Singapore court for moratorium on creditor claims
  • USCG warns of ethylene vapor hazards
  • Former OW Bunker Singapore CEO gets prison sentence
  • MAD dredge to have Wärtsilä equipment package
  • Evac to acquire Cathelco
  • Methanol: The path to zero emissions, says study

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Golar venture backs away from Fortuna FLNG project
    Golar potentially looking for other backers as Schlumberger pulls out of OneLNG
  • Lloyds List owner Informa gets green light for UBM merger
    UK competition authority approval paves way for Lloyd's List parent company to strengthen publishing and events portfolios, as Seatrade Maritime's...
  • US slaps steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico
    The US administration on May 1 delayed the decision after initially hitting countries including Japan and China with the tariffs
  • Alibaba to invest $16bn in smart logistics
    Cainiao, Alibaba's five-year-old logistics arm, aims to act as the 'brain' of the global logistics industry
  • TT Club boosts bottom line despite hurricane impact
    Attritional claims range-bound thanks to balanced book
  • AET secures $578m credit facility for capex spending
    BNP Paribas, DBS Bank and four others provided a credit facility that is expected to fund part of MISC's future...
  • Tide has turned between Chinese lessors and Greek shipowners, says lawyer
    Some leasing companies are travelling to Greece on a weekly basis and have even established teams dedicated to Greek owners
  • Yangzijiang shares rise 4.3% after stock buyback
    Company says it is ready to purchase more of its shares on weak prices
  • Maersk Honam containers released to customers
    Containership casualty will go for repair following further evaluation
  • Fairfax ups its ante on Seaspan to $1bn
    Seaspan will seek diversify over time into the broader infrastructure sector, according to chairman David Sokol
  • Ship Finance International takes four neo-panamaxes
    Update: New York-listed lessor eyes more boxship tonnage with first-quarter earnings plagued by weak tanker income
  • Frontline shares soar as first-quarter results beat expectations
    Update: Frontline Management chief executive Robert Macleod sees positive signs from crude inventory cycle, scrapping and potential relaxation of Opec cut
  • Strike at India's major ports deferred until June 20
    Shipping ministry to hold talks with the labour unions on June 18 to revise wage structures
  • Höegh LNG loses Ghana FSRU contract
    Update: Egyptian Natural Gas in talks with Höegh Partners for early termination of a five-year charter for Höegh Gallant
  • Forced to choose the Marshall Islands over Greece
    Poseidon Shipping's Spyros Eleftheros identified a shortage of crew from Greece as the main culprit of the Greek flag losing...
  • Greek seafaring at a crossroads
    A revitalised interest in a career at sea collides with increased financial obligations for Greek seafarers
  • Ports America shakes up management
    Michael Hassing leaves the company as new chairman and chief executive appointed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Eyeing 19,000-TEU ships, Virginia ports get $350 million for deepening
  • US regulators add some flexibility to trucker ELD work rules
  • Maersk: Indian container growth rate sharpest since 2016
  • XPO Logistics to buy 770 big rigs as LTL demand rises
  • Shanghai's spring fog leads to US import shipment delays
  • China shippers risk delays if they lack advance customs filing
  • US LTL truckers ODFL, Saia add terminals, capacity seeking density
  • Trucker, BCO collaboration turns around LB's TTI

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Mood improves as Greek shipping seeks new direction
    As Greek shipping goes from strength to strength, home country may have to do more to diversify and develop into a full-blown maritime cluster, writes Harry Papachristou
  • Size matters for Greeks looking to obtain financing
    Lending to shipowners in Greece has become a three-class society, says ship finance expert Angelos Roupas-Pantaleoneon
  • World Tankers ties up MR duo
  • Greek shipping should stop paying lip service to the past
    Despite its progress and successes, there is still something oddly backwards-looking in the way Greek shipping views itself and the way in which it sells its vision
  • Swiss tonnage tax 'still live issue'
    Ex-Geneva mayor pledges to press for new maritime tax regime to make landlocked country more attractive
  • Penfield taps Hong Kong for aframax pool partners
    Connecticut-based commercial manager also looks to Heidmar veteran Gronseth to help expand operations
  • Biggest ports in Greece come to life as giants pour in millions of euros
    Shiprepair and container volumes on the rise since privatisation of Piraeus and Thessaloniki
  • Lunde launches digital shop for ship financing
    Banking veteran Dagfinn Lunde and Greek co-founder Marina Tzoutzouraki set out to revolutionise S&P financing
  • Pappas to make most of upturn in dry bulk
    After reclaiming top spot amid Wall Street bulker companies, Star Bulk Carriers CEO is bullish about sector's future
  • Greek banks edge back into shipping
  • Economou on the art of perseverance
    Major Greek shipowner discusses how he weathered the latest market upheavals, his future plans and reveals he could live on just €1,000 a month, if he had to
  • Marine fuels industry braces for 2020 sulphur cap shock
    'Mom-and-pop' outfits among those who face jolt to the competitive landscape due to heavy capital requirements of upcoming emissions rules
  • Lines split amid surcharge furore
    European lines lambasted for emergency fuel surcharges amid signs that Asian peers have broken rank
  • China Navigation confirms boxship quartet order
  • PIL quits Nigeria line revival
  • Pateras doubles down on boxships
    Greek shipowner aims to become one of the world's biggest feedership operators
  • MarineTraffic pieces the shipping world together
    Internet start-up shows that shipping in Greece isn't just about owning vessels
  • Sentiment climbs for spot LNG carriers in second half
    Shipowners are settling in for an expected upturn in charter rates for the latter part of 2018
  • Wisdom Marine charters out debut LPG newbuild
  • Sohmen-Pao sets sights on Dorian
    BW LPG launches $1.1bn bid to consolidate VLGC market
  • Flex LNG CEO set to return to US
  • Skar's exit sees Golar lose two executives in a month
    Chief technical officer quits hot on the heels of senior vice president
  • GasLog yet to select LNG ship for FSRU job
  • Gas Natural eyes existing LNG ships over newbuilds
    Maritime transport director Jorge Zickermann talks vessel chartering, floating regas and LNG bunkering
  • First end users line up Gas Natural's for small-scale system
  • Cheniere raids market for LNG carrier period haul
    US producer takes raft of ships out of the market on 12 to 18-month deals but owners are unable to discuss them
  • Panagopulos pushes fast-forward on LNG bunker future
    Perhaps the most advanced plan to catapult shipping into the age of low carbon emissions has Greek masterminds
  • Eager investors wait in the wings as offshore's pulse picks up
  • Nes senses tougher PSV hunting in an improving offshore market
    Martin Nes wants extra PSVs but says a better market is giving owners more confidence on vessel values
  • Shipowners can cover drug losses despite court ruling, lawyers say
  • Review proposes shake-up of Canadian pilotage
    Ex-Canadian Coast Guard commissioner Marc Gregoire tackles complaints over cost, monopoly and transparency with his reform proposals for the Pilotage Act
  • Missing electrician believed to have committed suicide
  • China goes on hunt for illegal sea sand miners
    Three Chinese provinces have joined their law-enforcement fleets in a crackdown on illegal offshore sea sand mining - but shipowners in the trade appear unruffled
  • Shipping must succeed in drive to meet new sulphur regulations
    IMO cap set for 2020 is the first big test for shipping to show it can clean up its act
  • Rudd returns with Vortex Shipbroking
    Experienced tanker broker opts to go it alone with new UK outfit
  • Guggenheim-backed owner doubles VLCC tally at DSME
    Low-profile player Maritime Partners said to up order for duo to be used by Hartree
  • Daitoh to renew chem-tanker fleet
  • Ship Finance International to keep 15-year-old VLCCs
    Boss Ole Hjertaker says tankers locked in with Frontline are 'not fully' old
  • Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs
    Small and plucky Greek owner keeps finger on the pulse of the market through spot business
  • Siem's newest car carrier slides into business
  • Carnival arms push ageing cruiseships to Germany
    Midsize vessels prove popular at both ends of quality spectrum
  • Kouros denies claims supramax is for sale
  • Offen poised to exit capesizes
  • Emarat sells supramax as prices hold ground
  • Top Ships growth continues with new ATM in place
    Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives.
  • Top Ships eyes $14.3m ATM offering as growth continues
    Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives.
  • Ifchor expands with Seattle office
    Broker's US presence bolstered by Anthony Larson-led offshoot.
  • Golar LNG says Schlumberger out of OneLNG
    LNG shipping rates provide some tailwind but a major FLNG project faces delays.
  • Hoegh calls time on Ghana FSRU job
    As Egypt asks for redelivery on company's regas unit and wait continues on Chilean project.
  • Fairfax pumps another $500m into Seaspan
    Fund takes total investment in boxship owner to $1bn to boost acquisition firepower.
  • Ship Finance snaps up boxship quartet
    John Fredriksen company adds 14,000-teu ships backed by Asian charters.
  • Portland Maritime team joins Ocean Shipbrokers
    London Bridge-based brokerage grows again with five additions.
  • Phenolic compounds blamed for Houston bunker woes
    VPS identifies cause of fuel problem that led to more than 80 ships experiencing mechanical issues.
  • D'Amico building new digital fleet HQ
    Rome base to boost Italian group's data collection and efficiency.
  • Olympic Subsea sees hope for OSVs
    Norwegian owner says activity increasing in subsea and renewables markets.
  • Petrobras keeps SolstadFarstad OSVs
    Brazilian major renews deals for anchor-handlers and a CSV.
  • MPCC turns a profit in first quarter
    Expanding boxship owner says it is still in start-up phase as it aims for 100-strong fleet.
  • KOTC sells VLCC as tankers dominate recycling market
    Kuwait Petroleum subsidiary offloads second oldest tanker in 'as is' sale.
  • Frontline turns red as rates decline
    John Fredriksen tanker company's markets hit by high fleet growth in first quarter, CEO says.
  • Wuhan XG moves into boxships with new order
    Chinese owner inks feedership deal at Ezhou Guangda yard.
  • Hoegh LNG drives up earnings
    Norwegian owner's revenue increases, with more to come from Hoegh Esperanza.
  • IM Skaugen files for Singapore restructuring
    Oslo-listed gas carrier company takes shelter from creditors to reorganise business in "trying times."
  • Mitsubishi targets scrubber supply market
    Japanese shipbuilder teams up with sister company to meet demand for sulphur cleaning system.
  • Essar sells its last capesize bulker for demolition
    Deal comes amid rising prices for dry bulk tonnage in Pakistan.
  • ABN AMRO bolsters Singapore ship finance team
    Dutch bank relocates colleague from Oslo and recruits former NORD/LB banker to Asia team.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • House diving into water bill next week
    Congress will consider the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 next week. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman ...
  • Port Manatee, Argentina trade relationship growing
    Port Manatee and Argentine are working together to strengthen their trade relationship. The port said Argentina is its No. 1 source of imp...
  • NAFTA trade growth steady but slowing
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canad...
  • MPC Container Ships records profit, doubles revenues
    MPC Container Ships ASA, together with its subsidiaries, recorded a net profit of $500,000 for the first quarter of 2018, up from a net los...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth rebounds in April
    Growth in global air freight volumes rebounded in April after slowing considerably the previous month. Cargo demand jumped 4.1 percent for...
  • Metal duties to hit NAFTA partners, EU
    U.S. duties of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum imported from EU member countries, Canada and Mexico will take effect Frida...
  • Rich subsidiary ROAR acquires Integra Logistics
    Buffalo, N.Y.-based ROAR Logistics announced it has acquired Integra Logistics Services , based in Houston. "With this acquisition, ROAR f...
  • Executive Moves: CSX and Loadsmart
    CSX Corporation announced Wednesday that James Schwichtenberg has joined the company as vice president and chief safety officer. Schwichte...
  • CP conductors, engineers back at work
    Canadian Pacific said it reached a tentative four-year agreement with CP conductors and locomotive engineers and a five-year agreement with...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread sharply wider as US production grows
    US refinery utilization was its highest since January.
  • Mexico to impose tariffs to US products; follows US move on Section 232 protection
    The tariffs are a response to US tariffs from Mexico.
  • Canada to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline for C$4.5 billion
    Purchase ensures pipeline work during summer.
  • Turkey's Tupras switches from fuel oil to bitumen production: traders
  • Piraeus bunker fuel discount to Istanbul shrinks on bullish Greek factors
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, MHPS launch new scrubber ahead of IMO rule
    The launch comes as srubbers are gaining more traction to meet IMO's upcoming 2020 rule.
  • TRADER NOTE: Brightoil Petroleum Singapore makes Stephen Qi Jun acting CEO
    Jun's appointment comes after Wang Wei ceased to be CEO effective May 21.
  • TRADER NOTE: Marine fuels trader KPI Bridge Oil hires four bunker traders
    Meanwhile, the company's Istanbul-based bunker trader, Cihan Birdogdu, has relocated to New York.
  • Fujairah bunker sales seen to have fallen more than 20% in H1 on Qatar diplomatic impasse
    Any upswing in oil prices could bode well for Fujairah's storage industry, as could better macroeconomics.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi, ADNOC OSPs expected to rise on firm market structure, stronger demand
    Sources said the volumes were partly to make up for the lost Saudi crude from its allocation cuts.
  • TANKERS: Key Persian Gulf-China VLCC route breaches w50 for first time in 4 months
    The VLCC market got an upward boost due to the firm bunker prices which had stayed over $400/mt for the past 5 weeks.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS minus $2-$2.50/mt
    The levels were stable compared with May term discounts of minus $2.50/mt.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS plus $3-$4/mt
    The levels were rangebound from May term premiums of plus $2-$6/mt.
  • DRY BULK: US-China trade dispute, truck strikes, coal rules halt Panamax action
    "The market is not looking its best at the moment," a shipowner said, adding "even the Pacific market is coming off, derivatives included -- recovery is yet to be seen."
  • FUTURES: Crude falls in mid morning trade on API inventory data
    "Further downside risk into today [Thursday] could persist given expectations for US oil inventories to rise into the week ended May 25," OCBC's Gan said.

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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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