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BRIEFS
March 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 9.7pc to US$827/TEU, off 11.3pc to USWC
  • US Customs breaks out champagne over ACE, but shippers slow to party
  • China-backed AIIB eyes US$1 billion infrastructure push in India
  • Sales and valuation of panamax boxships make a comeback
  • Navios Containers plans to buy 4,250-TEU ship for US$11.7 million
  • Kohl boss: Big supply chain role yet for brick-and-mortar stores
  • Pakistani seafood wins favour in China since opening of overland route
  • India's private port transshipments grow while public ports slip
  • e-commerce logistics costs set to increase, says new Ti survey
  • ATSG profit up 63pc in 2017 as revenues rise 33pc to US$1.1 billion
  • ESC seeks thorough review of slot allocation for all-cargo services
  • Air freight rates in February higher than 2017 levels
  • Strong start to 2018 with cargo surge for Asia Pacific airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 4, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk receives regulatory approval from Danish Energy Agency for divestment of Maersk Oil
  • Evergreen launches new electronic documentation function
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers higher operating result in 2017
  • MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning system for car carriers
  • Recovery cycle for VLGC shipowners seen from second half of 2018
  • Sea Freight Shipping and Logistics moves huge Ball Machine of 46 MT from Mundra Port
  • Deendayal Port achieves throughput highs in Feb. 2018 & fiscal thus far
  • JNPT pavilion gets excellent response at Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence 2018
  • DHL launches first service centre in Goa
  • SAFE Framework of Standards 2018 for enhancing supply chain security & facilitation finalised
  • Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority
  • India & Jordan agree to cooperate on Customs matters
  • India & Vietnam to ink MoU on boosting economic & trade cooperation
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable & Logistics Awards will see the fraternity gather to deliberate & acclaim in Gandhidham on March 17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 20 new trucks for jumbo shipments
  • Railway improvements in Nebraska and New Mexico
  • UPS introduces drop-off service for clinical trial samples
  • WFS - strong start to 2018 in North America
  • Paperless with Evergreen
  • New job portal for young guns
  • Aligning Madagascar and Mauritius
  • Gramercy investing substantial sum in warehouses
  • Smartron rollout in Germany
  • Offloading loss maker
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri 'saved' by creditors' debt restructuring vote
  • BV revenues hit by fall in newbuilding orders
  • UK shipping minister working for 'frictionless' post-Brexit borders
  • Singapore's FSL Trust sold to Prime Marine Corporation
  • Texas crude boom stokes exports
  • TMS Cardiff Gas books up to seven LNG carriers at Samsung HI
  • DSME hails 'golden week' as two more VLCCs ordered
  • BV moves to allay sulphur-cap compliance fears
  • Third tanker contract cancelled at Triyards
  • Port of Houston balks at Trump's steel import tariff

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Carriers drop price hike plans as container rates plunge after Chinese holiday
  • Flexport spreads its wings in deal with WGA to gain its own air freight capacity
  • K+N unveils 'unique' Sea Explorer service to broaden customer choice
  • Beast from the east plays havoc with transport, but ports fight back
  • It's the coming of age for wearable technology in logistics
  • Who gains from Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium? China

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Two EXMAR Very Large Gas Carriers will be LPG fueled
  • Zukunft delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address
  • R-R waterjets and MTU engines picked for carbon fiber cats
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard names David Skentelbery as CEO
  • WinGD and HHI put their smarts together
  • It's electric: Stena Line to add batteries to car/passenger ferry
  • Polish shipyard cuts first steel for Swedish Navy ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Dominion confirms first LNG export from Cove Point
    Shell's Gemmata lifts the cargo produced from the major's natural gas
  • May pledges 'measures' to reduce Brexit risk to ports
    But industry voices urge clarity on future customs arrangements
  • Validity of LOIs when delivering cargo without bill of lading upheld
    Ruling in Songa v Navig8 will clarify International Group standard wording, Clyde & Co claims
  • SMEs offered 'big shipper' rates via new platform
    New 'neutral alliance' to improve terms for small and medium-sized cargo owners
  • Kuehne + Nagel: Box carriers must differentiate to avoid commoditisation
    Data metrics visibility is key to preventing lines competing on price alone
  • Results round-up: Oil and gas shipping firms in October-December 2017
    Latest reporting: D'Amico International Shipping, Bahri, Frontline and Golar LNG
  • The Interview: Peter Sand
    BIMCO's lead shipping analyst says it's time to face facts, the good old days for container shipping are over
  • Stephenson Harwood arm signs litigation specialist
    Wang Yun joins from Rolmax
  • Court rejects Lighthouse appeal for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Court to set date on final vote soon, Bottiglieri Shipping says
  • US tariff threat overshadows smaller dry bulkers
    Pacific Basin chief Mats Berglund says he is not too worried, but outlying risks exist
  • UK businesses take $175bn productivity hit from discrimination
    Discrimination in the workplace costs the UK economy $175bn yearly in lost output, according to research from the Centre for...
  • Future of South Korean shipyards to be decided within days
    Second government-backed study could seal the fate of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
  • Refiners need cleaner fuels to meet environmental regulations
    Scrubbers not needed if refiners can provide cleaner bunker fuels, say panellists at the Mare Forum
  • DSME nets order to build two VLCCs worth $170m
    DSME is scheduled to deliver the very large crude carriers to the European owner by the first half of 2020
  • Triyards contract terminated amid financial results delay
    Contract was for a chemical tanker valued at $25.5m
  • Hafnia sees product tanker market turning for owners
    Second-largest product tanker pool manager identifies favourable fundamentals until 2020
  • Diana Containerships offloads two more vessels for $25m
    Vessels to be delivered by the end of April this year
  • Container shipping may face a challenge to remain profitable
    Uncertainty remains as to whether elevated freight rates can be sustained
  • SM Line, Cosco and OOCL launch new China-India service
    SM Line, Cosco Shipping, Orient Overseas Container Line, Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and X-Press Feeders will provide 4,300 teu...
  • London may lose maritime law business due to high litigation costs
    If London is maintain its maritime hub status and central role in international shipping law measures need to be taken...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Charleston begins channel deepening, receives new cranes
  • Buying group aims to cut small, medium BCOs' shipping rates
  • Brazil strike leads to importer delays at Ponta Pora border
  • BCOs warn ILA and USMX to resume talks or risk cargo loss
  • Delayed shippers hope Vancouver rail improvements accelerate
  • US Southeast ports attract new Asia services, larger ships
  • Trump's 'Buy America' rules halt NY-NJ truck replacement program
  • US ports criticize Trump's planned steel, aluminum tariffs
  • Knight Transportation offering monthly bonus for top drivers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • SAAM posts increase for the fourth quarter
    Macario Valdes-led company is 'looking optimistically' toward this year.
  • Eikrem leaves Frontline after 15 years
    Technical director says he wants to pursue own projects and end long commute.
  • Deltamarin to help engineer DFDS ropaxes
    AVIC International's ship-design segment signs EUR 5m ($6.2m) deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International to deliver engineering for DFDS' two ro-pax ferries.
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard appoints new chief executive
    David Skentelbery previously served as acting CEO and chief commercial officer.
  • GripShip sees profit soar in fourth quarter
    Norwegian wellboat player boosted by currency gains.
  • Stena Line plugging in the batteries
    Swedish owner takes first step towards new greener propulsion for fleet.
  • EMGS seeks further funds of $44.5m
    Seismic vessel owner needs more money through bond and share sales.
  • Sinokor sends aframax to breakers
    Korean owner reportedly offloads 20-year-old tanker.
  • Creditors back Bottiglieri family
    Restructuring plan wins approval in setback to Oceanbulk and Augustea.
  • Statoil books SolstadFarstad PSV
    Norwegian ship fixed for four months with options for more.
  • Owners on alert as Trump signals steel tariff hike
    Will trade patterns change as US president increases import fees?
  • Siem Offshore tries again for $166m bond refinancing
    Kristian Siem company goes back to bondholders with new proposals after December rejection.
  • SD builds war chest with $13m offering
    PSV owner prepares for further growth after completing latest share sale.
  • Denmark clears $7.45bn Maersk Oil sale
    Energy agency approves transfer of oil and gas business to Total.
  • Kim Heng confirms AHTS auction purchase
    Singapore offshore makes good on its word of further offshore vessel acquisitions.
  • Profit rising at Viktor Lenac
    Croatian shipyard made more in 2017 on higher revenue.
  • DSME secures orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder ends bumper week with orders for more large crude carriers.
  • Triyards sees third tanker order cancelled
    Meanwhile, lifesaving funds from potential white knight have been delayed due to "technicalities".
  • Malaysian Bulk Carriers trims fourth quarter losses
    Robert Kuok-listed dry bulk vehicle says it is encouraged by the improving market fundamentals.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Shippers urge ILA, employers to resume contract talks
    A group of over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers are calling on the International Longshoremen's Association ...
  • Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer
    The Senate on Thursday confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) its fir...
  • CBP chief discusses duty evasion, influx of new cases handled
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ...
  • Global markets tumble on Trump's proposed 'Section 232' tariffs
    Stock markets around the world took a tumble yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose stiff tariffs on...
  • Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey
    Two congressmen from New Jersey with container terminals in their districts are asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to help revive a program to he...
  • CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest
    Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a "concept" ...
  • Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal
    Logistec Corp. said it has acquired Houston-based Gulf Stream Marine for $65.7 million. Madeleine Paquin, president and chief executive of...
  • Canada's Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments
    A record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo moved through Canada's Port of Vancouver in 2017, a 5 percent increase from 2016, the Vancouver...
  • Trump to authorize 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum next week
    President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Money managers turn bullish with NYMEX above $60/b
    Money managers raised net length in NYMEX crude futures the week ending February 27 for the first time in four weeks.
  • Egypt exporting bunker fuel to Europe, using domestic gas for generation: trade
    Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., which formerly imported high sulfur fuel oil from Europe, is now exporting bunker fuel, adding to oversupply in the European market, as Egypt's generation needs are now met by domestic natural gas.
  • Americas bunker prices plunge since February 1
    Bunker prices in the Americas have plunged since February 1, tracking the movements of crude oil futures and high sulfur fuel oil lower.
  • Bank sees 2020 fuel oil weakness after sulfur cap now 'priced in'
    "We now see limited downside to HSFO cracks, as we believe the current discounts should entice new scrubber and refining investment."
  • Istanbul MGO rises, bucking regional trend, on tight supply
    Marine gasoil at Istanbul gained ground on Thursday, despite significant decreases across the region, as a shortage of product began to bite.
  • Algeciras suspends bunkering operations on bad weather: Port authority
    Bunkering operations have been suspended at Algeciras, Spain, the port authority said Thursday night.
  • FEATURE: Bunker fuel buyers face dilemma of spot or contract deals from 2020
    Bunker fuel buyers have a dilemma over deciding whether to undertake term contracts or operate on the spot market from 2020 when the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% sulfur cap is introduced.
  • CAO sees traded bunker fuel volume jump amid diversification strategy
    In 2017, its fuel oil business including bunkering rose significantly by around 34% on the year to 10.7 million mt in 2017.
  • Spot Aframax deals on lucrative Karimun-Singapore route vanishing: sources
    The higher bunker prices will be reflected in Worldscale flat rates only a year later, but one has to pay them instantly, a source said.
  • INTERVIEW: Analyst sees new deliveries, slower growth keeping tanker rates low
    VLCC owners currently earn less than $7,000/day on Persian Gulf-North Asia routes, according to broker estimates.
  • BW LPG trims carbon footprint, supports LPG bunkering for IMO 2020 compliance
    LPG as a marine fuel provides a very strong alternative for the marine bunker industry
  • FEATURE: Ghana takes steps to form regional oil trading hub
    Looking out to 2020, bunker traders expect activity to pick up in Ghana as the global appetite for sweet crudes increases.
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich expands bunker barge fleet in Singapore
    The recently acquired bunker tanker was previously known as UE Sapphire by Universal Energy.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid lack of fresh price drivers
    Fundamentally oil prices are still supported by rising demand and OPEC compliance.

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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
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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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