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BRIEFS
July 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Tributes pour in for CMA CGM Group founding president Jacques Saade
  • CMA CGM to extend emergency bunker surcharge into July
  • Cosco adds 10 voyages to Arctic Northern Sea Route this summer
  • ICS willing to end carbon emissions despite lack of global warming
  • 30 years of dire global warming, carbon warnings prove false
  • China's weakening factory data indicates second half slowdown
  • Port Everglades installs 3 postpanamax cranes with 22-box span
  • Japan's ONE kicks off in Lion City with gala launch party
  • BIFA irked not compensation for Felixstowe's dockside disruption
  • US Customs seizes US$10 million in counterfeit watches from Hong Kong
  • Tariffs, taxes may cut US farm exports, increasing China food costs
  • North American truck spot market posts record shortages in June
  • Maersk starts shorter transit Mumbai-Montreal all-water express
  • Environmental compliance costs boost shipboard battery power use
  • Nippon turns to Atlas Air after FAA grounds its freighters
  • Trade tiff hits China air share prices, plane orders harder to pay
  • World trade to grow in 3rd quarter, says DHL Global Trade Barometer
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Chile to network to serve e-commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Agreement reached on expansion of DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
  • CMA CGM Group announces extension of its emergency bunker recovery measures
  • Freight forwarders warned not to expect compensation for Felixstowe disruption
  • Ganga Jal Marg Vikas Project to be completed this year before schedule
  • Key issues discussed at CHENSAA's 62nd AGM
  • MSC makes first melon shipments from Spain to Asia using Controlled Atmosphere technology
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics acquires Unitrans
  • Tariffs on Chinese goods seen impacting Southern California ports
  • Oilmeal exports from India drop 8 pc in first two months of this fiscal
  • APM Terminals Pipavav certified as AEO
  • APM Terminals Pipavav hosts trade meet in New Delhi
  • Indirect tax collections increase by 11.9 pc; 1.5 pc increase expected in the non-oil category post GST roll out: Arun Jaitley
  • Shipping Secretary Gopal Krishna highlights salient features of cabotage relaxation at South East CEO Conclave 2018 in Chennai

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Hartmann Group sells offshore management services
  • Teekay Offshore strengthens shuttle tanker leadership with more newbuildings
  • DHT to retrofit scrubbers on 12 VLCCs
  • HHLA completes takeover of Estonia's TK
  • Libya crisis deepens as crude loadings fall back
  • Environmental regulatory changes triggers administrative burden for crew
  • Explosions on SSL Kolkata bring cargo misdeclaration back into focus
  • Australia warns that US-China tensions may persist for two years
  • Feeder ship shortage buoys ebullient intra-Asia prospects
  • Italian shipping rises from the ashes as foreign investors buy up debt
  • Malta register charts its course following tonnage-tax verdict
  • Dredging operators adopt varied approaches to training
  • Klaveness raises combination carrier tally at Yangzijiang
  • South Korean shipping fund finances Teekay shuttle tankers
  • Kaohsiung aims for more bunker sales

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Port of Felixstowe customers must face two more months of 'absolute chaos'
  • Tech titans JD and Google team up to expand global logistics operations
  • Will UPS order save the 747-8F, or is this the last hurrah for the jumbo?
  • Rhenus and LBH unveil plans for joint pan-European inland waterway services
  • Agility launches road freight load-matching service with tech partner
  • Kenya Ports Authority evacuates cargo at Nairobi inland container depot
  • Swissport CEO and president Eric Born to quit at the end of the year

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Rx for LNG carrier efficiency: Peapods, apples and hybrid drive
  • BMT launches new hybrid ferry design
  • DHT Holdings will install scrubbers on 12 VLCCs
  • Vard to build third expedition cruise vessel for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Le Havre in line for €500m port infrastructure investment
    Additional berth space and inland waterway access improvements are part of Port 2000 project
  • Total very large crude carrier scrapping value could reach $1bn, says GMS chief executive
    Weak freight earnings, firm demolition rates and tightening environmental regulations are boosting recycle volume
  • Disruptions continue at Felixstowe
    Problems from new terminal operating system set to continue into next month
  • Brazilian ports congested as soyabean exports and prices surge ahead of trade war
    Brazil's ports are struggling to overcome backlogs following a series of strikes last month that brought supply chains to a...
  • IMO agrees to explore reforms
    Deliberations on reforming the IMO are expected to begin in November 2018
  • DHT to install scrubbers on 12 of its very large crude carriers
    The tanker giant will have 12 VLCCs built between 2004 and 2012, as well as two newbuilding, installed with scrubbers
  • APL speeds up transpacific backhaul
    APL goes back to its roots for new vessel naming convention
  • Fuel costs set to dominate pricing for rest of 2018
    Passing on costs to customers threatens long-term relationships between carriers and shippers
  • No best answer, only the lesser evil
    IMC Group wants to install scrubbers on young ships and sell the older vessels to Indonesia. But that's just a...
  • Lloyd's Register's Boardley says time is right to move on
    The Lloyd's Register executive vice-president will take up his new role at Cruise Lines International Association Europe on October 1
  • Five risks to check: Crude tankers
    The down cycle has turned out longer and deeper than originally thought amid oversupply of tonnage
  • SSL Kolkata fire still burning as ship begins to break up
    Shreyas prepares anti-pollution measures as fire continues on burning boxship
  • Maritime can't resist digital disruption for much longer
    Despite obstacles to digitalisation receiving most coverage, leaders within the maritime sector are at last recognising there's no turning back...
  • Daily Briefing
    Five risks to check: Container shipping | Japan questions Australia's IMO reform push | BIMCO Pedersen says questions remain over...
  • Australia trims 2018 iron ore export forecast on China's slowdown
    The main driver behind the downward revision is an estimated slowdown in Chinese urban residential construction and infrastructure investment
  • China LNG to acquire $71m LNG tank containers
    Company plans to buy between 5,000 and 10,000 LNG containers in the next five years
  • Libya's NOC declares force majeure at oil export ports
    NOV chairman says the army's general command has declined the oil giant's request to return the facilities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • US trucking rolls into epoch-making lane
  • Repairmen shortage exacerbates US chassis scarcity
  • Amid tight US dray capacity, QuickLoad allows shipper to name price
  • How will cell phone data share rethink affect freight visibility?

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Seaspan appoints new chief operating officer
    Philly Shipyard executive Jari Anttila has 25 years of industry experience.
  • Teekay Offshore Group under new control
    Brookfield Business Partners gains 51% stake in Teekay Offshore Partners' general partner.
  • K + N world trade index points to slowing
    Swiss transport and logistics firm says indicators still point to year-on-year growth, but momentum slows.
  • Carnival Maritime hires new managing director
    Hermann Klein has been appointed Carnival Maritime's new managing director, starting 1 September. He is currently managing director and group chief operating officer of CPO Holding (Offen Group) in Hamburg, Germany. He will succeed Lars Ljoen, who will join Carnival Cruise Lines in Miami, US, as head of marine operations. Carnival Maritime is the Hamburg-based marine service unit for Costa Gro
  • Seadrill subsidiary awarded $273m
    London-based Tullow Oil ordered to give about $254m total to John Fredriksen-owned drilling rig concern for ending contract early.
  • Monjasa adds tanker as it expands bunker reach
    Danish group brings in former Stena Oil ship for Skaw operation.
  • Hapag-Lloyd's results not worrying Moody's
    Fifth largest liner operator issues diminished profit forecast, but credit rater does not plan downgrade.
  • Norden sells older product tanker
    Danish shipowner Norden has sold one of its older product tankers, market sources say. Norden says MR purchase shows 'good timing' Norden deal marks first block in Kirk Kapital exit strategy Shipbrokers suggest the 40,100-dwt Nord Farer (built 2005) has changed hands in an $11.5m transaction. The firm price is believed to reflect the long subjects, while some name the buyer as Matrix Oil of
  • Wilbur Ross adds to list of stocks sold short
    US commerce secretary and one-time shipping investor makes more disclosures amid furor over his financial dealings.
  • Seanergy Maritime narrows first-quarter loss
    US-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on improved charter rates.
  • Teekay Offshore back at Samsung with $250m order
    Teekay adds two more shuttle tankers bringing the total order there to six
  • Funds bring together UOS and Hartmann AHTS fleets
    Hayfin and Breakwater poach Bibby Offshore's Howard Woodcock to grow company that will manage 13 OSVs.
  • Missing crewman found after 22 hours in sea
    Carnival cruiseship picks up seafarer who fell from NCL vessel off Cuba.
  • Paris MOU ship bans rose in 2017
    Port state body barred 33 vessels last year, up from 20 in 2016.
  • DHT Holdings sees potential 'super-profit' from scrubber project
    Retrofitting project will see tanker owner have 14 scrubber fitted VLCCs by the close of 2019.
  • Tallink freight volumes jump 10%
    Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has seen freight volumes jump 10.1% in the second quarter. It said it carried 101,000 cargo units to June. Passenger numbers edged up 1.7% to 2.63m, while passenger vehicles hit 331,000, up 0.5%.
  • Tanker dented in Valdez clash
    US Coast Guard says tug hit APT vessel at Alaskan port.
  • Philippines blocks second Chelsea takeover
    Dennis Uy's 16-ship deal voided by antitrust body over non-notification.
  • Vard secures new Hapag-Lloyd cruiseship
    Fincantieri company to build German owner's third Hanseatic vessel.
  • Bimco: trade war is a 'speeding train'
    Analyst Peter Sand says US-China spat creates shipping uncertainty, but affected volumes are limited.
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers' timing is exquisite, says Gersemi
    Newbuilding deliveries perfectly timed, with dividend promise the icing on an already enticing cake, says Joakim Hannisdahl.
  • Total picks TechnipFMC for Angola job
    US-listed subsea player to install infrastructure for Zinia project.
  • Great Eastern opens up on fuel dilemma
    Indian owner hfacing higher costs whether it opts for scrubbers or low-sulphur bunkers.
  • ECA lending hit record level in 2017
    Cruiseship deals dominated export credit financing transactions.
  • Teekay Offshore buying back $113m of bonds
    New York-listed MLP cancelling old debt as part of new $700m notes deal.
  • Platts eyes expanded list of Mediterranean ports offering LSFO
    Pricing agency proposing to add 10 more locations to its lower sulphur fuel assessment.
  • EEX recruits ex-Nasdaq Asia freight sales boss
    Ex-Clarkson man joins Deutsche Borse subsidiary to oversee global sales for freight related products.
  • Australia trims 2018 iron ore export forecast
    But chief economist still sees volumes of steel making commodity growing to 891mt by 2020.
  • Thailand latest nation to halt plastic waste imports
    Major container lines refusing to accept cargoes following introduction of government ban.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • Port of Thunder Bay to undergo upgrades
    The Canadian government is investing C$7.5 million (U.S. $5.7 million) in transportation infrastructure at the Port of Thunder Bay along Lake Superior.
  • Chinese goods subject to duties drawback eligible
    Goods subject to Section 301 duties on imports from China will be eligible for drawback, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a Tuesday CSMS message.
  • Evergreen adds reefer containers to fleet
    Carrier Transicold said Monday that Evergreen is acquiring 3,000 containers equipped with its PrimeLINE refrigeration units.
  • Largest U.S.-flag containership christened
    Matson, a leading Jones Act carrier, to both Hawaii and Alaska on Saturday christened the largest containership ever built in the United States at the Philly Shipyard.
  • Danaos profits slide on debt refinancing
    Danaos Corp. saw its net income slide 18.7 percent to just shy of $15 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to the company's latest financial statements. The Athens-based containership owner and lessor posted earnings per share of $0.14 for the quarter compared with $0.17 per share in the same 2017 period despite operating revenues ticking up 1.6 percent to $111.9 million. Danaos attrib
  • Logistyx snaps up Transparix
    Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based Logistyx Technologies, a transportation management execution software-as-a-service company, has acquired Transparix.
  • Port of Virginia dredging project moving forward
    A project to deepen and widen the commercial shipping channels serving Norfolk Harbor can now move forward after getting the necessary approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Port of Virginia said Monday.
  • Tariff hikes cast U.S. ports into murky waters
    While many U.S. ports are reporting record cargo volumes, port executives also are expressing concern about what impact increased tariffs - both tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imports into the U.S. as well as retaliatory tariffs by its trading partners - may have on future traffic.
  • FAS announces updated agricultural safeguard triggers
    The Agriculture Department Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on Tuesday announced updated quantity-based trigger levels for products that may be subject to additional import duties under the safeguard provisions of the World

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2018
  • European fuel oil markets tighten on Middle Eastern demand revival
    The European high sulfur fuel oil market was balanced to tight for much of the second quarter as summer power generation demand from the Middle East pulled material out of the region
  • OPEC boosts output but excess tonnage remains
    Freight rates have risen over the last quarter on VLCCs and Suezmaxes.
  • Vitol purchases 96,000 mt of HSFO in Monday's 3.5% Barge MOC
    Vitol bought 96,000 mt of 3.5% RMG 380 CST bunker fuel in Monday's 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Market on Close assessment process
  • Monjasa adds third NWE bunker supply vessel as it expands into northern France
    Bunker fuel supplier Monjasa has acquired a third supply vessel to provide marine fuel in the Northwest European market
  • Tanker owners DHT order scrubbers for 12 VLCCs
  • Using genuine zero CO2 bunker fuels key to IMO emission goals in shipping: ICS
    ICS also said it was "strongly opposed" to the concept of IMO establishing a mandatory system of operational efficiency indexing.
  • Cleanship Solutions, NICO ink deal for scrubber, ballast systems market in UAE
    Demand for scrubbers, ballast water management systems jumps as environmental rules loom in shipping.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude higher on expected US stock draw, supply concerns
    "Oil looks overbought, so there was a little correction last night," an analyst said.
  • DIRTY TANKER OUTLOOK Q3: Potential Chinese-US trade war could sink market
    "If US crude exports to China are hit by tariffs that would be a firm negative," a source said
  • Saudi oil politics give OPEC an existential problem
    The question is does Saudi Arabia sacrifice some strategic influence by casting aside the rest of the sovereign producers?
  • Iraqi crude exports hit 2018 high over 3.5 million b/d in June
    The highest level so for this year, latest data from its oil ministry showed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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
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 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
››› 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
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