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April 5, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Hamburg Süd & Electrolux get together to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions in ports
  • Positive outlook seen for multipurpose shipping
  • DP World Cochin achieves impressive Q1 2018 growth & highest monthly volume
  • Mumbai Port handles record number of automobiles in 2017-18
  • VCT adds new cranes to existing infrastructure
  • VOC Port's Centralised Truck Parking Plaza has many advantages for the trade
  • Almost 10,000 km of National Highways constructed in 2017-18
  • Digital initiatives for ease of export launched
  • Logistics being given a push at the highest level
  • New multimodal logistics park in Goa to facilitate faster cargo movement to JN Port
  • Trial run of container train service between India & Bangladesh
  • FIEO Regional Chairman applauds CBEC, JNCH & Air Cargo Mumbai for success of fortnightly GST refund drive

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Old Adelaide-Tarcoola rail track made new
  • France may tax foreign trucks in transit
  • Inland shipping doing well in Germany
  • Mourning Mark Whitehead
  • Fiege wins German order
  • Air China extending Houston service to Panama
  • High investment curve at the port of Oakland
  • Port of Kiel set to receive 750 m trains
  • AMI relocates in Melbourne
  • DHL expanding e-commerce fulfilment options
  • Silk Way West returning to Budapest
  • Ekol expanding intermodal transport services
  • New intra-Asian service by APL
  • Ohio airport adds another international carrier
  • Rhenus and partner set up joint venture
  • New sales director at BDP International

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Maersk, Commerzbank stay silent on reported fleet deal
  • 'Significant demand' expected for autonomous ships as new company launched
  • Saudi tanker reportedly attacked off Yemen's Red Sea coast
  • COSCO upbeat on OOCL merger as US authorities weigh deal
  • DSME clinches order for VLCC pair from North American client
  • Hyundai HI seeks voluntary retirements again
  • HMM reportedly eyes 50% stake in Busan terminal
  • Liquidation likely for Sungdong Shipbuilding, analysts say

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • US shippers may recall or divert tariff-hit exports as trade war with China heats up
  • COSCO back in the black, with a little help from its state friends
  • Lufthansa eyes Brussels Airlines' Africa network and will market cargo services
  • IMO slammed for lack of transparency and ingenuous policy-making
  • Chinese merchants get an even better US Post deal than Amazon
  • Ryder acquires e-commerce operator MXD for $120m

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Offshore wind leader Ørsted to open Atlantic City office
  • Gibbs & Cox wins Navy contract for LDP 17 and LX(R) tech support
  • Ingalls awarded a further $56.9 million for Fitzgerald repairs
  • NETSCo's Mueller named Fellow by SNAME
  • Northern California could be home to first U.S. floating wind farm
  • Seven Hapag-Lloyd box ships get a MacGregor Cargo Boost
  • Electrolux to suck up extra cost of burning clean fuel in four ports
  • VIDEO: Wilhelmsen, Kongsberg form autonomous shipping company

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Euroseas charter deals reflect leap in rates for feeder containerships
    Hopes rise at Greek owner as six more ships come up for renewal in the next three months
  • Callimanopulos fleet goes up for sale in Chapter 11 endgame
    Predominantly Chinese-built fleet seems most likely to be carved up among various buyers
  • Brazilian ocean and hinterland logistics critical as 'soya wars' escalate
    Brazilian soyabean logistics have been characterised by delays and high costs, which may hamper a rise in Chinese demand
  • Tariffs targeting agriculture may shake up bulker trades
    China's retaliation against US tariffs highlights how global dry bulk trades could be altered
  • Maritime gender pay reports reveal scale of gap
    All UK companies employing more than 250 people are required by UK law to publish gender pay gap data by...
  • Autonomous shipping newcomer promises nothing fresh
    Kongsberg's chief executive Geir Håøy believes there has been a significant increase in demand for autonomous technology, even from the...
  • Chinese tariffs on US soyabeans may slow dry bulker recovery
    Panamax and handysize dry bulkers will be under strain, says SWS Research
  • Electrolux stumps up for clean fuel trial
    Electronics giant shares costs of low-sulphur fuel trial with Hamburg Süd
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg set up autonomous shipping venture
    The new Norway-based company called Massterly will launch in August 2018
  • Saudi tanker attacked by Yemen rebels
    Threats to merchant shipping around Yemen have been evident for over a year, as fighting between the government backed by...
  • Trade row tariffs' impact on box shipping is negligible, says Cosco
    Affected volume on transpacific trade is not significant, but shippers are taking a wait-and-see attitude in contract negotiation
  • Torm adds three newbuild MR tankers to fleet
    The new ships are to be ready for IMO 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Trade war fears escalate as US releases tariff list on $50bn of Chinese products
    Washington's proposed list targets around 1,300 types of products and follows retaliatory Chinese tariffs
  • Consolidation in the Asian shipping market - is bigger better?
    The shipping industry's extremely cyclical nature makes it particularly prone to the forces behind merger and acquisitions
  • Cyclone Iris threatens coal shipments
    Weather disruptions drives down capesize earnings to 14 months low

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Two-way auto traffic drives South Atlantic port volume
  • Ryder-MXD Group deal shows strength of last-mile demand
  • Montreal terminals plan longer gate hours to address congestion
  • Chittagong sets volume record in March amid easing congestion
  • Yilport eyes Gulfport as entrance to North America terminal market
  • Maersk: India's 2017 trade growth strong, 2018 looks even better

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Team Tankers caps Laurin deal
    Danish chemical tanker owner will acquire outstanding shares held by Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Steamship for almost $66m.
  • LPG freight rates lower on China's tariffs
    Physical and derivative markets fall as China's move to tax US LPG puts additional pressure on gas carriers.
  • Korea P&I Club gains 164 vessels
    Inflow of new tonnage welcome after collapse of Hanjin.
  • Venezuela pushes crypto-coin on ships
    Beleaguered country looks to increase liquidity for oil-backed digital currency through new measure.
  • Hoegh LNG stock turns upwards on Carnegie upgrade
    Investors respond to new buy rating on Oslo-listed FSRU specialist.
  • Diana Shipping inks another deal with SwissMarine
    US-listed drybulk vessel owner expects to earn almost $5m off minimum length of latest charter to Glencore-backed freight operator.
  • China tariffs 'further smack' panamax FFAs
    Forward freight markets for panamax bulkers are taking another hit as China targets soybean trade.
  • CMA CGM boxship refloated in Cape Town
    Danaos-owned vessel reportedly struck breakwater while entering port at low tide.
  • Adam Polemis buying VLCC from Mitsui OSK Lines
    Greek owner lines up first VLCC buy in almost a year in deal with Japanese shipowner.
  • Victor Restis OSV company to debut in Oslo
    Golden Energy Offshore looking to expand after debt deal with bondholders.
  • GSD tipped for debut tanker order at Hyundai Mipo
    Turkish owner looks to have added MR exposure to its existing dry bulk standing.
  • Lines bounce back from Hanjin failure with strong 2017
    Leading container operators log largest margin since 2010, Alphaliner says.
  • China's latest tariff in trade war 'awful timing' for dry bulk
    Pareto says move comes at a time of fragile seasonal sentiment and could impact panamax demand.
  • Macquarie, Goldman Sachs buying $2.45bn HES
    Funds acquiring European tank terminals group from Riverstone and Carlyle.
  • Viking Cruises orders two more for $574m
    Torstein Hagen company picks Fincantieri's Vard for "special" cruiseships.
  • Clarksons takes charge of Toisa tanker and bulker fleet sale
    Bankruptcy court approves sale of 20 trading ships and six newbuildings.
  • MPCC raids SITC for latest acquisition
    Oslo-listed owner buys boxship number 65 from Chinese line.
  • Indonesia delays bulker cabotage until 2020
    Controversial plans pushed back after outcry from coal producers and owners.
  • CSAV boosted by Hapag-Lloyd stake
    But CEO Oscar Hasbun says boxship rates have been falling so far this year.
  • UPDATE: Bahri VLCC attacked by Houthis
    Abqaiq was heading to Egypt when Yemeni militia targeted it.
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg venture a first for autonomous shipping
    Formation of Massterly extends Norway's leadership in autonomous vessels arena.
  • Shanghai Salvage team boards Kea Trader
    Chinese salvor mobilises staff and equipment for removal of Lomar boxship.
  • Franbo Lines falls to loss for 2017
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by one-off costs last year.
  • CoscoCS on track to tie-up OOCL takeover
    Vice chairman Huang Xiaowen says US and Chinese approvals still needed.
  • Qatargas teams up with Thailand on LNG
    Doha-based gas giant to work EGAT on gas procurement, transportation and FSRUs.
  • DSME clinches orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder takes recent haul of large tanker newbuildings to $440m this week.
  • Queensland looks to have escaped worst of Iris
    Tropical cyclone continues to track along Australia's coastline near commodity ports.
  • South Korean yards face China FPSO threat
    Favourites for $1bn BP contract may have been beaten to the deal by Cosco consortium.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Tanker attacked off Yemen coast
    The White House issued a statement Wednesday expressing concern about an attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen against a tanker transiting the B...
  • Rickenbacker adds ABC Airlines
    Cargo airport Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio, will add AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines to its list of scheduled services. The R...
  • ANA to add Boeing 777 freighters
    ANA Holdings will introduce two new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2019. The Japanese airline said the planes, valued at $678 millio...
  • China announces retaliation against 'Section 301' tariffs
    China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced its intent to impose 25 percent tariffs on 106 items imported from the United States wo...
  • Commentary: NCBFAA supports FMC detention, demurrage investigation
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) works closely with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) o...
  • USTR releases list of Chinese products tabbed for tariffs
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) at about 5:00 p.m. Tuesday released a list proposing duties to cover approximately 1,300...
  • CSX train collides with semi-truck
    A CSX freight train on Monday struck an unoccupied semi-truck in Acworth, Ga. at a rail crossing while the train was en route from Atlanta ...
  • CIO Insight: No free lunch
    There's an oft-repeated mantra in the tech world: if you're getting software for free, you're not getting a product. You are the product. ...
  • Matson to square off with MarAd over APL vessels
    Arguments are scheduled next week in federal court on a challenge Matson Navigation Co. is making to a decision by the U.S. Maritime Admini...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • As Venezuela oil sanctions approach, US Gulf Coast refiners diversify
    US imports of Venezuelan crude have fallen to near historic lows and five Gulf Coast refineries now import nearly every barrel the imperiled South American nation exports here.
  • Crude downside limited by equity turnaround, EIA data
    Crude futures were little changed Wednesday, paring declines late in the session when the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned positive, despite growing trade tension between the US and China.
  • Durban bunkers reach record high as refinery poised to return from maintenance
    Bunker fuel prices at Durban, South Africa, have reached the highest level in almost two years on local refinery maintenance.
  • Saudi oil tanker Abqaiq drops anchor in Red Sea after attack: cFlow
    Saudi VLCC the Abqaiq has dropped anchor in the Red Sea a day after it was attacked by Houthi militants, data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow showed Wednesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Yemen conflict risks spilling over into global oil sector
    Tensions are starting to simmer across Middle East oil and shipping sectors, including a key global shipping lane, after Yemeni Shi'ite Houthi militants launched a failed attack on a Saudi VLCC.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fell 5.5% on week to 16.595 mil barrels
    Total oil product stocks in Fujairah were 16.595 million barrels as of Monday, down 5.5% from a week earlier, as all three product categories fell, according to latest data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, or FEDCom.
  • Singapore Apr ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term deals inked at MOPS 380 CST HSFO minus $3/mt
    April term levels for the grade were at a record low.
  • Weak Dubai, strong Won help S Korea slash Mar crude import bill
    "Yes ... the Brent complex has been relatively expensive since the beginning of this year, so it's prudent to trim European crude intake," a source at a refinery said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts launches Singapore-Australia 35,000 mt clean MR tanker assessment
    Separately, Platts will discontinue the current Singapore-Australia 30,000 mt assessment from January 2, 2019.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower on expected US crude stock build
    "Helping support prices were also comments from Russia that it was willing to discuss long-term cooperation with OPEC at the group's ministerial meeting this month," analysts from ANZ said in a note Wednesday.
  • TANKER OUTLOOK Q2: Americas dirty tankers market to continue steady on Far East cargoes
    VLCCs were seen moving crude cargoes to new destinations such as Taiwan in the first quarter of the year, a trend expected to continue through Q2.

›››File
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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