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January 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China foreign trade increases 12pc to US$4 trillion in 2017
  • LA-LB dockers to hold fewer stoppages to attract more cargo
  • Vietnam to invest US$881 million to develop inland container depots
  • NYK digitises captains' experience in ship collision avoidance
  • Quebec City mulls deep water comeback with mega ship possibilities
  • Wallem crew rescue of men flung overboard from lighter off Venezuela
  • Kazakstan's key dry port ignored by traders despite its B&R role
  • US footwear most counterfeited in international trade: OECD
  • 2017 proves a bumper year for global air cargo industry, says WorldACD
  • Asia's big air carriers post mixed demand growth in November
  • TIACA chairman warns against ordering freighters as recession looms
  • SATS wins 18-year Mumbai Airport international cargo concession

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • HMM looking at adopting blockchain technology, IoT
  • More consolidation in box shipping seen
  • Project to boost navigation on Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 given go-ahead
  • Saudi Aramco, Bahri & others launch proposed large integrated maritime yard
  • Cabinet approves revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP projects in Major Ports
  • Thirteen port projects sanctioned under Sagarmala for Maharashtra
  • Land border crossing between India & Myanmar reaffirmed
  • Rail freight looking up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Converting fleet to autonomous vehicles
  • New record for returns in USA
  • UK to equip 750 freight trains with ETCS
  • Transuniverse receives accolade from shipper Nitto
  • Two new South American stations operated by Fraport
  • Yang Ming's new base in Thailand
  • Royal Air Maroc orders more Dreamliners
  • Panalpina and Al Rushaid agree to joint venture
  • New traction to boost productivity on north-south artery
  • Global Ports welcomes new strategic shareholder
  • Blaylock joins Network Rail Consulting
  • New leader for San Lucar Group
  • Another Cambodian client lands at AAT
  • Class 1 railroad places largest traction order since 2014
  • Arkas and Seago enhance cooperation
  • General cargo network starts operations

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • HMM chief looks to 2020 for salvation
  • Eurogate plans for return of Turkish transhipment cargo to Limassol
  • Prima Marine orders small tanker quartet
  • Prosecution charges 11 more individuals over STX O&S blast
  • Preparing crew for an LNG-fuelled future
  • SM Line to remove four ships from Indonesia services
  • New hinterland to be set up in eight South Korean ports by 2030

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Record 2017 for air freight warms up the market for a happy new year
  • Global fleet capacity to bulge as more containerships are delivered in 2018
  • CAL Cargo Airlines swoops to buy last ex-Jade 747-400F after a strong 2017
  • China's environment ministry to 'encourage' more recycling
  • Home Depot ponders buying XPO Logistics
  • James Foote to succeed Hunter Harrison as CEO of CSX
  • Liability concerns over delivery keep China's cold chain fragmented

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Irish Continental orders cruise ferry at FSG
  • NETSCo launches new corporate branding
  • Wärtsilä to retrofit DP3 construction vessel with energy storage system
  • BAE Systems Norfolk wins $41.6 million Navy contract
  • Tuco Marine books another order from fish farming industry
  • Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel accelerates
  • Austal wins order for 49 m cat for French Polynesia

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • IMIF to merge into Maritime London
    Networking body to be assimilated into maritime industry group
  • Brexit talks in 2018 will be 'critical for UK ports', BPA says
    UK government appears to have lost sight of post-Brexit opportunities 'from our perspective', says British Ports Association chief Richard Ballantyne
  • Hound Point tanker lifting resumes after Forties pipeline repairs
    UK terminal offers small respite to crude tanker markets' lacklustre opening to 2018
  • How high can the blame game go over illegal oil trades to North Korea?
    Master says he was uninformed and the illegal trade was directed by the charterer
  • Daily Briefing
    CHINESE newbuilding markets are expected to see more encouraging signs at the start of the new year, with ship prices...
  • Taiwan distances itself from seized vessel linked to North Korea
    Company said to have chartered in the vessel detained by South Korean authorities was registered in the Marshall Islands, says...
  • Easing of port congestion causes capesize slump
    Brokers expect a firming of rates in the coming week ahead of raw material restocking efforts by China
  • HMM looks at mega boxships to double tonnage by 2022
    Fleet growth to include the addition of mega boxships after 'several years of hardship,' chief executive CK Yoo tells staff
  • Global shipping fleet to grow 4.1% every year until 2021
    Expected growth mainly attributable to tanker tonnage increase, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence report
  • Ten crew missing as ship sinks after collision near Shanghai
    More than 12 vessels, divers and a helicopter involved in search after general cargoship Chang Ping sinks in anchorage near...
  • Boxship orders up nearly threefold in 2017
    Final year figures reveal near 140% jump in newbuild orders, with ultra large container ships high on the agenda
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries forecasts 20% sales drop in 2018
    Sales in 2018 are expected to come in lower at $7.7bn amid continued dismal industry conditions
  • Kalmar wins port equipment servicing deal with PSA Corp
    Agreement with Singapore port operator is for a three-year duration
  • Matson boosts container barge capacity
    New vessel can transport 500 teu of cargo versus 320 teu on the barge it replaces
  • Korean shipping group reviews overseas routes to cut costs
    Korea Shipping Partnership will cut one route out of six linking South Korea and Indonesia
  • NAT pledges to reward investors on optimistic outlook for 2018
    Nordic American Tankers remains optimistic that the new year will be better in terms of higher earnings
  • ICTSI allocates $25m for capex in 2018
    Investments focused on port projects in the Philippines, Mexico, Honduras and Iraq

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Congestion nearly halves Chittagong's 2017 growth rate
  • ILA gets NJ governor ally amid Waterfront Commission fight
  • JNPT notches more direct port delivery progress
  • AI: Shippers' edge in mitigating higher rates
  • Analysis: Seven-day B2B service shields couriers from Amazon
  • Infographic: Trans-Pacific US importers' 2018 expectations
  • Logistic operations move closer to US docks

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Safe locked in as top stock in 2017
    Safe Bulkers leads the list with a total return of 181% last year, according to Clarksons.
  • Palau flag denies tie to North Korea ship
    Flag state says vessel linked to oil shipments was only recently registered and did not make voyage to North Korea.
  • Firm that handles seized ship denies cargo knowledge
    Lighthouse Shipping Development says it rented out vessel that transferred fuel to North Korea, but was never informed about client's plans, Reuters reports.
  • Alphaliner: boxship orders up 140% in 2017
    Owners returned to yards in greater numbers last year.
  • Samsung Heavy axes more execs
    Yard streamlines management as it aims for a more stable 2018.
  • HHI sets revenue target in 'grave situation'
    Yard CEO says declining backlog unprecedented as it admits 2018 sales will be lower.
  • Azeri and Russian owners plot cruise newbuilds
    CSC and Moscow River Shipping teaming up on Caspian venture.
  • Frontline in focus as crude stocks make bright start to 2018
    Positive mood around sector after Euronav's merger with Gener8 seen in opening trading day of the year.
  • Statoil scoops three PSVs on term deals
    SolstadFarstad among owners to fix ships to major for pipe-carrying job.
  • P&O Ferries sets new freight record
    UK operator hits 10-year high between Zeebrugge and Tilbury.
  • Tallink boosts fourth quarter numbers
    Estonian ro-pax group benefits from expanded fleet in final three months.
  • Hyundai Heavy deal sets Toisa on track to exit Chapter 11
    Term sheet will see new independent board in place and objections against $20m dividend dropped.
  • HMM plots doubling of fleet capacity
    CEO Yoo Chang-keun outlines plans for "resurgence" of Korean carrier by 2022.
  • 10 missing after cargoship collision
    Vessel sinks following clash with another ship off Shanghai.
  • Essar Shipping boosting share capital by $24m
    Indian owner's issue related to conversion of $240m series of bonds.
  • Yang Ming sets up Thai operation
    Derek Chen to run new company focused on country's growing economy.
  • CSET seals PetroChina crude tanker deal
    CoscoCS company's tankers to carry oil for China-Myanmar pipeline project.
  • Prima Marine orders product tanker quartet
    Recently listed Thai shipowner makes good on IPO promise to expand its fleet.
  • Adoption of scrubbers among fleet remains weak
    Most installations restricted to passenger ships, but proportion of newbuilds with devices on the rise.
  • Ocean Bunkering bolsters Singapore fleet
    Hin Leong Group looks to take advantage of difficult market conditions to grow its operation.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Hatch, Shuster to retire from Congress after 2018
    U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., have announced that they will will retire, effective at the expiration of thei...
  • ProTrans opens new South Carolina, Arizona locations
    Indianapolis-based third-party logistics provider ProTrans has opened two new locations in different parts of the country. First, the firm...
  • Ryder opens new logistics facility in London, Ontario
    Florida-based commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions firm Ryder System, Inc. has opened a new 24-hour logistics operating c...
  • Kenya Railways commences first cargo service to Nairobi
    Kenya Railways commenced the first standard gauge railway cargo train from Mombasa to Nairobi, which arrived at Nairobi's inland container ...
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority inks dry infrastructure contracts
    Port of Rotterdam Authority late last month inked two maintenance contracts for the port's dry infrastructure - roads and green spaces - th...
  • BNSF Logistics opens St. Petersburg, Fla. location
    Texas-based multi-modal third-party logistics service provider BNSF Logistics, a subsidiary of Class I railroad BNSF, has opened an office ...
  • Trucking Unlimited acquired by workforce management firm TransForce
    TransForce Inc., a Virginia-based workforce management solutions firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of ...
  • Jacksonville logistics industry optimistic about 2018
    Port operations and e-commerce fulfillment in the Jacksonville, Fla. market are looking strong in 2018, Jacksonville logistics expert Ike S...
  • USDOT puts pressure on railroads to implement PTC
    Full implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems across the nation's vast rail network is a top priority of the U.S. Department ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 3, 2018
  • Oil hits new highs on bitter cold, Iran demonstrations
    Crude futures and NYMEX ULSD reached multi-year highs Wednesday, eclipsing previous marks set a week ago, as sub-freezing temperatures in the US and anti-government protests in Iran drove prices.
  • OUTLOOK 2018: US refiners prepare for IMO bunker fuel change
    US refiners in 2018 will be implementing plans to address their next major environmental challenge .
  • US Atlantic Coast LSFO prices rising on cold weather: sources
    Prices for LSFO in the US Atlantic Coast have spiked this week on cold temperatures.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • HK-flagged vessel seized in N Korea oil supply row carrying bunker fuel: trade sources
    The contractual terms for the sale by Trafigura prohibited the on-sale of the cargo in breach of sanctions.
  • FUTURES: Crude rangebound as market awaits direction

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
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
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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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
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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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