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BRIEFS
October 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms
  • Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy
  • US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise
  • October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal
  • China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg
  • CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra
  • Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box
  • OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP
  • Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs
  • Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals
  • Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row
  • HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships
  • Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route
  • MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference
  • OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre
  • Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal
  • BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award
  • Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade
  • Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act
  • Govt takes over IL&FS
  • Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cars in flow in Ecuador
  • LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations
  • Launch customer upsizes A350 order
  • Amazon homes in on Duisburg
  • Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane
  • Accolade for efficient and reliable transport
  • Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS
  • Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder
  • Schweighofer for Schenker
  • Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking
  • Dako snaps up Fairnet
  • Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again
  • Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons
  • Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt
  • HMM adding to mega overcapacity
  • France commences work as Asco CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off
  • Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger
  • Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project
  • NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message
  • South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG
  • Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS
  • Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper
  • Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami
  • GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports
  • Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges
  • Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition
  • Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power
  • Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals
  • Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia
  • US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic
  • Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager
  • Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel
  • VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor
  • Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award
  • Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards
  • EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials
  • Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials
  • Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels
    Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in...
  • Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals
    New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020
  • Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan
    Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North...
  • Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project
    The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction...
  • International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down
    Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group...
  • Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility
    Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations
  • More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments
    There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann
  • VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected
    VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays
  • Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline'
    Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter
  • Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel
    SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the...
  • Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel
    Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira
    K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse...
  • Daily Briefing
    Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 | Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake | Gas sector seeks...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact
  • Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity
  • CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service
  • LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns
  • Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers
  • Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs
  • TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services
  • Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • South Korea releases detained Russian ship
    US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea.
  • Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise
    More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia.
  • Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment
    Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers.
  • Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel
    Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards.
  • Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast
    New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB
  • Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research
    Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities.
  • Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG
    Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports
  • Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings
    Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor.
  • Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space
    US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read.
  • Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage
    MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told
  • New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions
    Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes
  • Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap
    Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan.
  • Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract
    Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard.
  • Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings
    Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000.
  • Paul Jennings to head International Group
    P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive.
  • Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil
    Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business.
  • NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC
    Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major.
  • Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone
    Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time.
  • Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply
    Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021.
  • Samskip launches new shortsea run
    Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull.
  • Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard
    China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business.
  • Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price
    Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks.
  • Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline
    Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US.
  • Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion
    Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say.
  • Iran says European crude export deal close
    Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out.
  • Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale
    Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit.
  • Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018
    Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year.
  • Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake
    Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO.
  • Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal
    Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV.
  • Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born
    OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger.
  • Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering
    Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners.
  • New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding
    Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection.
  • Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal.
  • Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore
    It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F
  • Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military
    Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations
  • Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO
  • New York alliance pushing for regional barge network
  • Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire
  • Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains
    Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday.
  • Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift
    Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region.
  • Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions
    Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday.
  • As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions
    Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday.
  • Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns
    The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel.
  • CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source
    Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
  • Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals
    The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals.
  • Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources
    Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday.
  • Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore
    A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom
    Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal
    MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29.
  • FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns
    Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said.
  • TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage
    "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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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
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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