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November 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Mega ship deliveries widen supply-demand gap, weakening growth
  • ICTSI Melbourne terminal docks its first 8,000-TEU box ships
  • Maersk deploys 17,000 TEUers on booming transpac route as rates soar
  • JAXPORT's throughput increases 23pc to 1.2 million TEU in FY2018
  • HMM wins financing, beefs up fleet, now targets US$10 billion in sales
  • XPO quarterly profit up 12.2pc to US$414.9 million as sales rise 11.5pc
  • E-commerce fuels record growth in express delivery: Ti report
  • Two of Cargotec's Kalmar RTGs are bound for Eurogate's Tanger terminal
  • Air China profit falls 16.2pc to US$1 billion, but sales up 19.5pc
  • AF-KLM quarterly profit up 7.7pc to US$1.2 billion as sales rise 4pc
  • Air Canada's Q3 profit falls 62.2pc as revenue rises 12.5 per cent
  • Atlas Air reverses out of loss into quarterly profit of US$71.1 million

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
  • Ashok Janakiram unanimously re-elected as Chairman FEDSAI
  • IMO to further consider the challenges of 2020
  • Indian Register of Shipping plays central role at INMARCO
  • Leading UK freight forwarder sees increase in Brexit-related warehousing requests
  • OOCL enhances China-India product mix
  • Electronic sealing - Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs bonded warehouses: Date of implementation extended
  • Deendayal Port Trust's Special Board Meeting discusses important items
  • Five leading container port operators jointly undertake week-long initiative to promote sustainable resource usage
  • JNPT organises training programme on port & terminal management & optimisation
  • Mumbai Port Trust lights up Gateway of India to mark key occasions
  • Port-led development under Sagarmala helps India surge in global trading across borders
  • CKB Group moves first ever Customs cleared CBT from ICD Sanand for Bangladesh
  • Joint meeting held to discuss modalities regarding upcoming grape export season
  • Madhukar Roat takes charge as CGM of CONCOR North West Region
  • Foreign Trade Policy - After midterm review (Part-I)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • 2,500 trains and 186,000 teu set 9M record
  • New facility for pharmaceuticals
  • Argentina - the trade chain link across the Americas
  • Bristol Port honoured by Grimaldi Lines
  • Paperless processing of "MSC Mirjam" in Le Havre
  • Securing Sri Lanka's air exports
  • Karmsund upgrades facilities with Norway's largest mobile...
  • CN expands North American intermodal services
  • Zeamarine still reshuffling its management
  • Lineage and Dreisbach open new cold store facility
  • All eyes on Doha airport!
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceva and Goodpack enter into strategic alliance
  • Seguin takes reins at UPS Global Freight Forwarding
  • Enhancing Europe - Far East intermodal service
  • Maskargo flies in 150 t of Moto GP material
  • Japan's ONE network with "teething problems"

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Think-tank calls for end to EU liner consortia block exemption
  • SocGen targets maritime advisory services as part of its ship finance growth
  • Floating storage bounces back
  • Iranian 'ghost ships': Cock-up or conspiracy?
  • Iran sanctions could offer tanker upside
  • New attempt to sell Sungdong Shipbuilding
  • Shipowners ready to resume chartering to Noble Group

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • More blanked sailings on the cards as carriers fail to lift Asia-Europe spot rates
  • E-air waybills will be the default, on 'feasible' tradelanes, rules IATA
  • Atlas Air chief dismisses pilot troubles as profits continue to soar
  • Container line alliances reduce shipper choice, says ITF as the EC reviews the rules
  • State port group unveils grand ambitions for MCC Qianhai at Shenzhen
  • Piracy again raising its ugly head in African waters, with 30 crew now held hostage
  • Photo Blog: TIACA's Air Cargo Forum in Toronto
  • Romaine Seguin takes over as president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Detyens wins $8.1 million MSC contract
  • Jack Buono named new U.S. Merchant Marine Academy superintendent
  • New Navy ASD tugs to have Schottel Rudderpropellers
  • Rick Fieldman joins Bouchard as Risk Manager
  • Wärtsilä submits UV-based BWMS for USCG Type Approval
  • Island Offshore vessel to get batteries and gangway for Equinor job
  • Eastern Shipbuilding resumes operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Flag revoked for Europe's only civilian rescue vessel
    The non-governmental organisation operating the Aquarius has flag requests pending with many European states
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why Brussels should end the current competition rules for carriers
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Gard sees sharp fall in surplus after investment loss
    But club joins London, UK, Britannia and Steamship in declaring zero general increase, effectively setting a benchmark for marine mutuals...
  • The Interview: Olivier Josse
    Cargill's head of tankers Olivier Josse is remodelling the unit to focus on long-term charters linked mainly to newbuildings in...
  • Hyper-connected Hong Kong
    Strategically located at the centre of the fast-developing Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong is superbly connected to the rest of the...
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum claims up to $300m lost to fraud
    Bunker supplier's woes deepen as audit committee details extent of 'misappropriations' said to go back as far as 2010
  • Iran's oil to keep flowing amid US sanctions
    Iran's oil exports could fall to about 800,000 bpd by the middle of next year, says Facts Global Energy
  • Minoan Lines to install scrubbers on cruise ferries
    Grimaldi Group company says the move will make it the first Greek coastal operator to fully comply with new 2020...
  • Shipping stocks rally on signs of US-China thaw
    Uptick comes after the US and Chinese presidents had a phone call on Thursday, during which Xi said both he...
  • Trump flexes muscle to ease Port of Corpus Christi expansion
    Long-delayed development plans at Texas port may be put back on track after Donald Trump asked to end the 20-year...
  • EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances
    The European Commission is asking for comments from industry stakeholders as it considers whether to renew the regulation that exempts...
  • ACL looks for UK flag alternatives as threat of no-deal Brexit looms
    ACL chief executive Andrew Abbott is considering both the Italian and Maltese ship registers as the carrier draws up contingency...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sweeping IMO reforms hit flag state opposition | Exclusive interview with Cargill's head of tankers Olivier Josse | Capital Product...
  • Plunging China demand hits US soyabean trade, says BIMCO report
    Mexico became the largest importer following a 34% increase, the next three markets at least doubled US imports this season

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates remain high ahead of possible GRI
  • Baltimore Local 333 walkout comes just two months after ILA pact
  • Shipping lobby questions OECD's 'ill-suited' call to end Europe block exemption
  • Analysis: Shipper buying - worsening specialty truck driver scarcity
  • IMO 2020 marks the beginning, not end, of low-emissions quest

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • DHT Holdings sees 'very promising' VLCC market outlook
    DHT Holdings executives expressed confidence in a VLCC market recovery with the company positioned to ride an upturn in rates. The comments came after DHT reported strong third quarter numbers and divested its two aframax tankers at a price which reflected an upturn across the space this winter. DHT Holdings deepens VLCC scrubber investment as it quits aframax tanker market Pareto upgrades DHT
  • Bourbon looking for new investors
    Bourbon is looking to new financiers in a bid to keep a new strategic plan moving. In April, the Jacques de Chateauviex-led offshore shipping company secured a waiver to delay payments for a year in the face of EUR 1.12bn ($1.28bn) of outstanding loans and mounting losses. Layups top 180 ships at Bourbon But the company said Friday afternoon that there has been no renewal on that general waive
  • Buono to take superintendent role at Kings Point
    Former SeaRiver Maritime chief executive Jack Buono has been tapped to run the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Buono, an ExxonMobil unlimited master mariner before moving shoreside, will take the superintendent position at his alma mater 9 November. "Jack Buono is the ideal candidate to take the academy to the next level," said Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby. "He has impeccable credentials on t
  • Norbulk tanker freed off Congo
    Seafarers safe and well on bunker vessel attacked on 29 October.
  • GasLog flirts with special dividend and share buyback
    After posting impressive third quarter results and amidst record-breaking LNG spot rates, Gaslog is considering a special dividend or share buyback. Executives just won't say when. On its earnings conference call, chief executive Paul Wogan said he believed the LNG shipping market would be strong for the next few years, opening up the possibility of paying money back to shareholders. GasLog win
  • Waivers coming for Iranian crude buyers
    Implication on tanker markets will largely depend on the cap each consuming nation faces.
  • GasLog wins upgrade from JP Morgan
    JP Morgan has upgraded shares in Peter Livanos-backed GasLog given the momentum in the LNG market. GasLog calls for measured ordering as LNG fire burns bright LNG spot rates hover close to $200,000-per-day mark GasLog yesterday posted strong third quarter results at a time spot rates for LNG carriers are setting record levels. JP Morgan analyst Noah Parquette has raised his rating on GasLog fr
  • Ex-Seadrill man Byberg appointed Eidesvik CFO
    Broadband finance chief secures new role at Norwegian OSV owner.
  • UK issues warning after Red Sea pirate approach
    UKMTO says merchant vessel surrounded by three suspicious boats in Bab el Mandeb.
  • Great Eastern first Indian owner to opt for scrubbers
    Owner fitting exhaust cleaners to seven vessels.
  • Hunter speeds up deliveries as it orders eighth VLCC
    Arne Fredly company still has options for three more big tankers at DSME.
  • Aegean Marine probe results in sweeping fraud allegation
    The scheme allegedly benefited an unnamed former affiliate
  • Oceangold linked to two more aframax newbuilds
    John Dragnis company said to have inked more 2019 deliveries at Daehan.
  • Iino offloads LPGC veterans as profit rises
    Japanese owner boosted by following up on pledge to sell elderly tonnage.
  • DHT Holdings deepens VLCC scrubber investment as it quits aframax tanker market
    Company will have two thirds of its tankers fitted with scrubbers by 2020, busy third quarter report reveals.
  • Bimco moves ahead with IMO 2020 bunker clauses
    Owners organisation Bimco is pushing hard to finish work on two key IMO 2020 bunker clauses. The 2020 Global Marine Fuel Sulphur Content Clause, a general compliance provision, will be put forward for adoption by its documentary committee on 13 November. A first draft has also been prepared of a clause dealing with the transition to 0.5% sulphur content. Bimco: help us catch 'bad bunker' rogues
  • Vitol buys 50% stake in Nigerian oil company for $1.4bn
    A consortium led by Vitol has spent $1.407bn on a 50% interest in a Nigerian oil company. It has teamed up with Africa Oil Corp and Delonex Energy to acquire half of Petrobras Oil and Gas BV (POGBV). Vitol hold 50% of the consortium. Brazilian finance company BTG Pactual E&P will continue to own the remaining 50% of POGBV. Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild POGBV has an indirect 8% in
  • Island signs up OSV trio for five years' work
    Norwegian owner increases backlog in deals with Equinor, Lundin and Repsol.
  • Ocean Yield sees profit rise, but forecasts weaker outlook
    Oslo-listed ship leasing firm says focus will be on finding employment for off-hire FPSO.
  • US heightens security measures for vessels arriving from Iraq
    Only three of country's ports are said to be maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures.
  • Frontline increases scrubber installations to 40% of fleet
    Fredriksen-backed tanker owner has ordered 12 more sulphur cleaning devices for its ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • ITF: Eye ending liner shipping competition protection
    International Transport Federation says industry "does not have unique characteristics that justify exemptions from competition law."
  • Alcohol industry cheers CBP rollout of CBMA claims
    Customs and Border Protection issued guidance allowing reduced excise tax rates for alcoholic beverage imports and released documents needed to claim them.
  • Panelists detail limited ISDS in USMCA
    Investor-state dispute settlement provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are much scaled back from NAFTA's language.
  • Maritime History Notes: A pioneering containership
    The S.S. Fairland had a storied career before being converted for commercial operations.
  • Commentary: Brokers workhorses of tariff changes
    The role played in turbulent times deserves some credit and at least 15 minutes in the spotlight.
  • Trump removes 95 country-product pairs from GSP
    White House applies eligibility for the Generalized System of Preferences to few new country-product combinations.
  • CMA CGM sets low-sulfur surcharge for China
    The fee comes after China imposed a 0.5 percent sulfur limit in the two cities.
  • Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
    "Milestone for the entire industry" eliminates delays and gives customers visibility to sailing options.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • China may be biggest hurdle to US maximum pressure campaign on Iran: analysts
    During a call with reporters Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mentioned the Trump maximum pressure campaign on Iran six times.
  • Pompeo says US has 'laser focus of keeping oil prices stable'
    The US on Monday will issue temporary sanctions waivers allowing eight countries to keep importing Iranian oil, but two countries have agreed to end those deals within months while the other six have agreed to "greatly reduced levels," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday.
  • Russia's October liquids output hits record high
    Russia's crude oil and condensate production in October hit a record high of 11.412 million b/d, rising slightly on the previous month, with exports approaching their highest level over the past 18 months at 5.14 million b/d.
  • US offers Iran oil sanctions relief, but keeps market guessing
    India, South Korea and Japan almost certainly will receive exemptions when US sanctions on Iranian oil exports are reimposed Monday, and China, Turkey, the UAE and Taiwan probably will too, analysts told S&P Global Platts Friday.
  • Panama's September fuel oil sales decrease 15.19% on year
    Sales of fuel oil -- which is blended to produce marine bunker fuel or is used for power generation -- in Panama totaled 293,112 mt in September, down 15.19% year on year, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Friday.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean defrauded of up to $300 million: audit
    Greek bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum lost up to $300 million due to misappropriation of assets by a former affiliate, Aegean said Friday, citing an audit it had commissioned.
  • Poor weather set to hit Malta bunker ops at weekend: sources
    Poor weather expected at the port of Malta over the weekend looked likely to cause difficulties for bunker operations, sources said Friday.
  • Novorossiisk bunker operations recovering after Thursday storm warning
    Bunkering operations at the Russian port of Novorossiisk have resumed following a storm warning Thursday, the port authority said Friday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea to get US sanctions waiver on Iran oil imports for 180 days: sources
    "We have not received official notification from the US yet," a government official said.
  • BIMCO says '2020 Transitional Fuel Clause' to meet IMO's global sulfur limit rule imminent
    A first draft has been prepared and it will be discussed on November 13.
  • Seanergy Maritime inks deal with charterers for scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    The charterers will cover 100% of the equipment and installation cost for retrofitting the vessels with scrubbers.
  • Volatile VLGC rates dip to near 2-month low even as LPG activity picks up
    Only two cargo cancellations were heard for October loading from the US Gulf Coast, as the arbitrage to Asia was wide open.
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes first bunker supply at Umm Qasr port
    So far, its bunker barge MT Al Qurna had already carried out two supplies.
  • France's CMA CGM to have low sulfur surcharge for Shanghai, Ningbo ports
    The surcharge will apply to containers being shipped from/to the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo from November 15, it said.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks remain below 1 million mt on Singapore arb: PJK
    "Product is still available but it's all heading to Singapore," a fuel oil trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: Iranian oil unlikely to vanish from India's radar - IOC chairman
    "We are creating capacity to supply bunker fuel to meet IMO specifications," Singh said.
  • Bunkering at Rotterdam hampered by BP jetty maintenance
    "Loadings are facing delays of 4-5 days," a supplier said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Muneaki Momose leaves Itochu Enex
    His last day at Itochu Enex was October 31.

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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
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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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