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BRIEFS
June 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • US-China latest trade talks end in deadlock
  • Yang Ming cargo ship loses 83 containers overboard off Australia
  • Wan Hai charters post-panamax vessel from Diana Containerships
  • Stevedoring costs at Russian seaports are expected to rise further
  • Maersk sees auto sector driving trade growth in Mexico for 2018
  • Ottawa to invests US$35.5m in Montreal port roads
  • Sulphur 2020 online tool launched by Lloyd's Register
  • Incheon Airport looks to operate airports in Eastern Europe
  • CEVA and IMS Worldwide to offer foreign trade zone services in US
  • DHL Global Forwarding wins top accolade from Lufthansa Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • AET secures DP2 shuttle tankers with Petrobras
  • BCC&I organises workshop on 'Challenges in the Maritime & Logistics Industry'
  • CMA CGM's Emergency Space Surcharge on Marseille-Tunis trade
  • India's containerised ex-im trade surges in Q1 2018
  • Maersk taps ABS to lead workshop identifying hazards impacting safety on containerships
  • MOL announces delivery of final LNG carrier for SINOPEC LNG transport project
  • Norms relaxed for foreign flag vessels engaged in coastal carriage by sea of agricultural, fisheries, animal husbandry & horticultural commodities
  • SCFI spot rates up in all trades
  • Ship Finance International acquires four large container vessels for long-term time charters
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error leading to damages in rising market
  • Abu Dhabi Ports launches blockchain technology for trade community
  • Inext Logistics & Supply Chain certified as Authorized Economic Operator-LO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Making salmon transport easier
  • Canada: Churchill Rail to be restored
  • Port of Bristol upgrades gear
  • DHL and Post Luxembourg don parcel harness
  • Transfer in Hamburg
  • Big step forward for Ethiopian Airlines
  • Taiwan - Europe: new FCL and LCL offer
  • Two new cargo management clients for Leisure Cargo
  • Changes at Toulouse-Blagnac airport
  • K Line greets new VLCC
  • Kuehne + Nagel sign up at Segro Logistics Park
  • How to boost intermodal alpine transits after Rastatt
  • World's fastest car can even fly - with Turkish Cargo
  • New CFO for Ports America
  • Promising first year for MPC
  • Röhlig partnering beverage producer
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Top Macron aide placed under investigation over MSC links
  • Maritime UK hopes for positive outcome from government consultation
  • Posidonia 2018: Dry bulk owners united in call for slower vessel speeds
  • Posidonia 2018: Liner operators mistaken in ordering large ships, argues panel
  • HMM splits mega ship order among South Korea's 'big three' shipyards
  • MPA awards SGD6 million grant for LNG bunker vessels
  • Mitsui E&S eyes tie-ups with more yards
  • Technological shake-up is focusing maritime minds at Posidonia 2018
  • Wisdom Marine chairman and founder James Lan.

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Acquisition-hungry Xpediator boosts sea and air business with Anglia Forwarding takeover
  • DHL invests in India's logistics sector boom with SmarTrucking service
  • New investment gives Seaspan the means to consolidate its top lessor position
  • Mexico's Querétaro attracts freighters to booming auto and aerospace sectors
  • HMM targets 1m teu as it confirms orders for mega-containerships
  • New GPDR laws may be a barrier to the full logistics potential of blockchain
  • China's YTO Cargo Airlines to spread its wings into ACMI ops
  • Qatar Airways faces major losses as blockade enters second year

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • ABS brings together industry giants for Posidonia panel on future of LNG
  • Fisher Island ferries on track at St. Johns Ship Building
  • Composite scrubber eliminates corrosion worries
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine picks three yards to build 20 mega ships
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error
  • Wärtsilä signs five year scrubber maintenance agreement
  • Damen Albwardy launches ASD tug for Saqr Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • LNG carrier owners bullish on 2018 market
    Big players expect market utilisation will recover in the second half of the year
  • Shipping organisations decry overbearing regulation
    Shipping industry has been unfairly targeted for over-zealous eco-regulations, Posidonia Week hears
  • Owners banking on sulphur cap slow steaming boost
    The 2020 sulphur cap is going to be one of the best things to happen to shipping in the past...
  • Nanjing Tanker applies for relisting in Shanghai
    Company has posted consecutive net profits between 2015 and 2017
  • Prokopiou blasts scrubbers in personal intervention
    Owner claims scrubbers only pollute the sea and questions why slow steaming is not applied to curb emissions
  • Enesel in stellar boxship sale to SFL
    Europe Greece Containers
  • ITIC pays out after shipbroker bungle caused loss to charterer
    Marine mutual made reimbursement for additional freight
  • Shipowners' voice needs to be heard more clearly
    Shipowners only have themselves to blame for not engaging with regulators earlier
  • Capesize risk divides opinion among owners
    Industry veteran Philippe Louis-Dreyfus counters capesize optimists with a claim that the market is a dangerous way to lose money...
  • Shipper groups fight back against carrier bunker charges
    Surcharges are an unwelcome reminder of the cartel era, says GSF
  • Posidonia told of devastating uncertainty ahead
    Shipowners speaking at a Lloyd's List panel at Posidonia expect regulators' deadlines to be fudged to make them more aligned...
  • Singapore to have LNG bunker vessels by 2020
    Vessels are slated for delivery in 2020 and will be among the first of their kind in Asia
  • Kassidokostas-Latsis launches tanker joint venture with aframax pair
    New secondhand tanker joint venture will be separate to family shipping company Latsco Shipping, which will retain its focus on...
  • Smaller boxship owners still have role to play
    Consolidation among smaller-sized vessel owners is not necessary
  • Seatrade made a scapegoat in EU scrapping verdict
    A Dutch court ruled earlier this year that Seatrade violated EU waste laws with the 'intention' of scrapping four vessels
  • Korean Big Three to share HMM mega containership orders
    DSME, SHI and HHI are the selected shipbuilders to construct the 20 containership newbuildings, including a dozen of 23,000 teu...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia
    In the first of a special series of Lloyd's List podcasts live from Athens, the editorial team reflect on day...
  • Long-term bull on LNG shipping lays out his vision
    Macro growth and scale in an evolving market bode well for LNG shipping's pioneer, and a potential adoption of LNG...
  • ABS eyes 2019 for predictive maintenance
    Intensive machine learning over the next 18 months will build predictive capabilities
  • Yang Ming boxship loses containers in bad weather
    Taiwanese carrier stuck outside Sydney port due to a 'closure'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • UPS hikes surcharges as carriers of all types eye fees
  • Uber Freight expands reach to small US truck fleets
  • Judge halts New Jersey effort to dissolve Waterfront Commission
  • Pacific International Lines adds capacity to Asia-ECSA service
  • Stakeholders split on impact of India's relaxed cabotage rule

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Wilhelmsen using Wartsila for scrubbers
    Ship management company says it is going with hybrid scrubber system.
  • Angelicoussis 'bets' on LNG newbuild prices passing $200m
    Greek owner says figures available from yards this year were ridiculous.
  • FFA 'price war' as entrants cut commissions
    Shipbrokers new to the derivatives market said to be cutting commissions to win new business.
  • Carnival dividend continues upward swing
    Payout for Miami-based cruise major reaches $0.50, highest level since late 2012.
  • Livanos: LNG will 'inevitably' fuel ships
    Liquid natural gas will overcome short-term hurdles and become the dominant fuel in the maritime world, says influential owner.
  • LNG shipping rates head to 'steady state'
    Greek shipowners see LNG freight rates poised to strengthen, but supply hangs over the longer-term outlook.
  • Livanos lashes out at 'abhorrent' use of capital markets
    GasLog chairman and John Angelicousis also critical of those not handling their own operations.
  • Golar LNG's Hilli gets customer blessing
    First 'proof of concept' on floating LNG solution comes after painful week for Golar shares.
  • Trafigura raises another $78m through panda bond
    Trader and owner makes second foray into Chinese debt market.
  • Indian master stages 15-month sit-in
    Nikesh Rastogi staying with abandoned OSV in UK in pursuit of wages.
  • No carbon-free fuel, no 50% emission cut, Laskaridis warns
    Tinkering with current technology is not enough to cut shipping's emissions by half, President of European shipowners says
  • ASM tanker refloated in Canada
    Inspection due on Chem Norma after it was stuck in St Lawrence for six days.
  • Jotun suffers drop in profit
    Jotun, the world's largest producer marine paint, has reported a reduced profit despite increased revenue so far this year. The Norway-headquartered company had a pre-tax profit of NOK 464m ($58m) in the first four months of this year, against a profit of NOK 643m in the same period last year. A major reason for the reduced result is the low newbuilding activity. Jotun has a market share of 30%
  • CSI ends $312m Chinese bond programme
    Cosco bulker company to examine other ways of financing push into logistics.
  • Sveaas' Kistefos adds $25m to bond
    Shipping investor's tap issue will give company cash for general corporate purposes.
  • Hoegh LNG confirms CNOOC charter
    Norwegian owner says FSRU will head to Tianjin for at least three years.
  • Suez Canal revenue up 14%
    Egyptian waterway authority banked $5.1bn in first 10 months of fiscal year.
  • Kalogiratos digests Marinakis VLCC orders
    Key executive says Samsung ships are well in the money and shares positive outlook for the end of the decade.
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error
    ITIC reduces $500,000 claim for failure to pass on option declaration.
  • Chelsea: no deal for Southwest Maritime
    Dennis Uy company denies takeover of Philippines ro-ro owner.
  • Oestergaard appointed Polarcus COO
    Middle East owner brings in ex-Maersk Drilling executive.
  • Colombo Dockyard wins Toyota Tsusho order
    Sri Lankan yard to build two ships destined for Iraq.
  • Dreyfus explains capesize exit
    French owner says wants to concentrate on less risky drybulk vessels
  • CoscoCS to build $2bn port in Peru
    Chinese group working with miner Volcan on new terminal at Chancay.
  • Clean-up begins after boxes lost
    Residents collecting debris including emu oil and clocks from YM Efficiency.
  • HMM reveals split of 20-ship order among local yards
    South Korea's largest owner says it plans to move quickly with letters of intent just weeks away.
  • Singapore to have bunker tankers supplying LNG by 2020
    MPA awards $4.5m to FueLNG and Pavilion Gas to drive ship-to-ship bunkering.
  • Ichthys LNG project set for first gas exports
    Japanese-backed project says first shipments of LPG and LNG would begin by late September.
  • Higher costs take shine off Bumi Armada results
    Surge in revenue at FPSO specialist held back by impairments and finance costs.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • CPSC extends comment period on age appropriateness of toys
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is extending the end date of a public comment period on draft guidelines for determining age ...
  • ITC: Flange imports from China injure U.S. industry
    The International Trade Commission has determined that imports of stainless steel flanges from China are materially injuring U.S. industry ...
  • Leschaco opens Barcelona office
    Leschaco has opened an office in Barcelona, its second new site in Spain in recent months. A Valencia facility opened in April. "For Lesch...
  • Leman latches onto Finnish logistics company
    Denmark-based Leman, a provider of logistics, transportation services and customized pharma solutions, has doubled its activities in Finlan...
  • Yang Ming ship loses 83 boxes off Australia
    A Yang Ming containership lost more than 80 containers during a voyage from Kaohsiung to Sydney last week, according to a statement from th...
  • Court blocks New Jersey's attempt to dissolve Waterfront Commission
    A federal court on Friday blocked an attempt by the State of New Jersey to withdraw from the bi-state Waterfront Commission of New York Har...
  • G7, China warn against U.S. tariffs
    Economic leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) - which in addition to the United States consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, a...
  • Tool chests from China, Vietnam harming U.S. industry
    The International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that imports of tool chests from China and Vietnam are materially injuring U.S. ind...
  • USDA to allow tree tomato imports from Ecuador
    The U.S. Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Monday that it will allow imports of tree to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Iraq inks oil development block deals, but faces delays for approval
    Iraq has signed preliminary deals with companies to explore for oil near the border with Iran and Kuwait, the oil ministry said on its website Monday.
  • Argentinian oil refiners, producers to limit price increases through July
    Argentina's oil refiners and producers have agreed to limit their price increases through July, in a deal brokered by the energy ministry to try to contain soaring inflation as the economy slows.
  • Russian May crude output flat on month at 10.966 million b/d
    Russia's May crude and condensate output remained flat month on month at 10.966 million b/d, exceeding the target volume under the OPEC/non-OPEC deal for the third consecutive month, preliminary data by the Central Dispatching Unit, the statistical arm of the energy ministry, showed Saturday.
  • Japan's JXTG says no impact on inflows from Iran so far despite sanctions threat
    Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippong Oil & Energy said Monday it has maintained its Iranian oil imports as normal, despite the US' announced reimposition of sanctions against Iran.
  • West Texas bottleneck weighs heavily on NYMEX crude
    The pipeline constraints in West Texas caused by booming oil production has emerged as the key driver behind weakening NYMEX crude futures, despite US inventory data that remains price-supportive.
  • Oil drops further pulling NYMEX July crude below $65/b
    The oil complex fell Monday, despite a weaker dollar and stronger US equities, extending recent declines as traders prepare for the potentially more supply coming from OPEC producers and Russia.
  • Durban bunker fuel hits record high on rising international prices
    Bunker fuel values at Durban, South Africa, reached Friday their highest level since their S&P Platts Global assessment began, as rising international prices outweighed low demand in the area.
  • Wartsila inks deal with Wilhelmsen for scrubbers maintenance
    The agreement will ensure the vessels comply with sulfur limits set by the IMO.
  • Emergency bunker surcharge needed to ensure continued service: Maersk
    "We are following the market trends closely, and will adjust the tariffs as soon as the fuel price drops below the beginning level of the year."
  • Open interest on Singapore front-month ICE middle distillate contracts rise 9% in May
    Open interest for the front-month Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil crack against the Dubai contract posted the biggest gain.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Brent remains lower on potential increase in output
    Inventory data reports from the American Petroleum Institute, Energy Information Administration, due later Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Singapore's MPA awards S$6 mil to two companies to build LNG bunker vessels
    The vessels are slated for delivery in 2020.
  • Key OPEC ministers tight-lipped on oil output policy after Kuwait meeting
    The ministers stressed the need to "maintain the existing cooperation and continue the successful endeavor carried out by the participating countries."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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