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BRIEFS
November 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate slips 1.2pc to US$752/TEU, but rises 0.7pc to USWC
  • China hurting as Sino-American trade war tariffs weaken PMI numbers
  • APL ships cargo to aid recovery and relief efforts in typhoon-hit Saipan
  • Russia's exports grow 16.6pc, making near box recovery to pre-crisis levels
  • Matson cuts Marshall Islands transits by up to 8 days with new loop
  • 11-Pacific nation Japanese-led free trade pact to activate in 2019
  • United Parcel Service names woman head of Global Freight Forwarding
  • Yilport orders 6 quay cranes and 18 RTGs for Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar
  • DHL provides end-to-end solution in shipping rubber for tyres
  • Singapore chandler stokes plans to become 'Amazon of shipping'
  • Bankrupt Alitalia attracts bids from EasyJet, Delta and Italy's. railway
  • Qatar's automated airmail management systems goes live worldwide
  • Korea's Jeju International Airport upgrades baggage screening system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO
  • CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector
  • Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port
  • Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
  • Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry
  • Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector
  • Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration
  • Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed
  • Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding
  • Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London
  • Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector
  • Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded
  • Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis
  • Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Getting the balance right
  • Russian group acquires South African rail facility
  • IDS Logistik enlarges hub
  • Forty years of Samba for Leschaco
  • Rising volumes at Port Everglades
  • Bioethanol truck hits Nordic roads
  • Singpost launches Smart Post and last mile solution
  • Geodis fills freight forwarding MD post in Germany
  • XPO banks on strategic expertise won from Goldman Sachs
  • Third runway in Munich - dream on till 2023
  • APL reorganises Asian network
  • Basel airport celebrates Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
  • Hudson Bay railway line reopening at end of November
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Railfreight expert bowing out of DB Cargo
  • Eurogate Tanger terminal receiving new cranes
  • More LCL services for road and rail sectors
  • Bangalore, Brazil and Ho Chi Minh City

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Saudi port operator expects 18% volume boost this year
  • Brexit won't affect London's status as leading arbitration centre, say law firms
  • SITC adds three more box ships at Yangzijiang
  • Hunter Group raises VLCC orders to 10
  • SPP Shipbuilding factory sold to marine engineering business
  • TMS Cardiff Gas adds two more LNG carriers
  • Nissen Kaiun adds more feeder units at Hyundai Mipo
  • South Korean shippers pledge to support compatriot shipowners

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • 2M confirms reintroduction of AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop next month
  • Freighter airline Swiftair continues its upward trajectory with purchase of Cygnus
  • Good news and bad for UK rail freight: more funding, but higher user fees
  • Analysis: days of reckoning loom for AP Møller Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd
  • NEW Loadstar Long Read: Gateway Georgia
  • Jack Ma bemoans 'stupid' trade war; but South-east Asia is upbeat
  • Antje Lochmann is new MD of Geodis freight forwarding in Germany

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Matson reports increased earnings
  • Tototheo to market TMS environmental compliance solution in Cyprus
  • Stena Bulk vessel deters pirate attack off Yemen
  • Conrad Shipyard to build second Olmsted wicket lifter
  • Wärtsilä integrated solutions chosen for Baleària's LNG fueled 125 m cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Total could partner on Sempra Energy's North American LNG export projects
    Total may also acquire an equity interest in ECA LNG, a development on Mexico's west coast that will have a significant shipping cost...
  • Golar LNG expects growing project pipeline to fuel cashflow
    Tor Olav Troim company expects average rates to reach $70,000 per day to $80,000 per day for all ship types...
  • Down but nicht raus
    Hamburg celebrated its 70th edition of the infamous Eisbeinessen on Friday
  • Expanding Monjasa announces credit line from JP Morgan
    Sales volumes in the Americas grew to 650,000 tonnes in 2017 from 400,000 tonnes a year earlier
  • Controversy grows with India's new cabotage rules
    India's transhipment business has emerged as a beneficiary of the changes
  • Asia-Europe capacity cutting must go deeper, says Drewry
    Addressing the supply/demand imbalance on the Asia-Europe trade will prove even more vital in the coming weeks as contract negotiations...
  • Daily Briefing
    Aegean Marine Petroleum reveals huge fraud losses | EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances | Iran's...
  • China Merchants signs port deal with Liaoning province
    CMG, via a subsidiary, will pay Yuan99.6m ($14.4m) for the new shares to be issued by Liaoning North East Asia...
  • Idan Ofer eyes BW chemical tanker fleet
    Acquisition would make Singapore-based Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector, with a fleet of 33 vessels
  • Xi pledges to further open up China's economy
    Xi pledges China's imports of goods and services will top $3trn and $1trn, respectively, by 2033, from about $1.7trn and...
  • POSH cuts losses as offshore sector slowly revives
    POSH claws back some losses on good performance in offshore accommodation sector
  • Murmansk Shipping teams with VostokCoal affiliate for Arctic coal transport
    First shipment by strengthened ice-class vessels is due for next year
  • Intra-Asia specialist SITC adds to fleet with Yangzijiang trio
    Latest order adds to feeder operator's fleet expansion
  • APM Terminals Bahrain to list on that nation's bourse
    The listing will be the first for a transport and logistics company on the local stock exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • India starts inland waterway container service
  • US truck employment breaks records but shortage remains
  • Top carriers serving US trades see share shrink
  • Brunswick expands to meet increasing roll-on, roll-off demand
  • Tech innovation to transform logistics; just not yet
  • Agriculture giants eye blockchain amid shipping industry skepticism

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL
    While naming the receipts for waivers on Iranian crude imports sanctions, Washington has boosted the sanction list and 12 newbuildings are subject to secondary sanctions.
  • Matson raises expectations for fourth quarter
    Matt Cox-led company sees better shipping business as year closes out.
  • Yard suspects sabotage on ferry newbuild
    Flensburger contacts police over valve "manipulation" on Irish Ferries' WB Yeats.
  • Kim Heng improves quarterly results
    Singaporean OSV owner boosts revenue on more chartering and towage contracts.
  • Ro-pax demolishes Swedish lighthouse
    Tallink ship crashed into structure at Remmargrund, coast guard says.
  • Witness in Greek scuttling case fears he will be killed
    UK court rules identity of exiled whistleblower can be revealed in insurers' legal battle over Brillante Virtuoso
  • Equinor set to take pick of anchor-handlers
    Free tonnage list grows for rig move, but rates up on last year.
  • Flares fired at suspicious Red Sea skiffs
    UKMTO issues second warning in two days after approach by two boats to cargoship.
  • Nanjing Tanker on track to become the first relisted A-Share stock
    Chinese state-owned tanker owner has received approval from the SSE to be relisted following improvements in business operations.
  • ESL Shipping adds another bulker
    Finland's ESL Shipping has added another bulker to its fleet in a deal carried out by its recently acquired AtoB@C. ESL targets Baltic biofuel cargoes It said the Swedish subsidiary had acquired an unnamed ice-class 1A 4,100-dwt ship built in 2000. AtoB@C operated the vessel under a long-term time charter previously. It also owns the sistership. The two units in question, Transforza and Transl
  • Vitol and IFM take control of energy storage company
    Trader and shipowner Vitol is teaming up with IFM Investors to take control of Dutch energy storage company VTTI. Its Vitol Investment Partnership II (VIP) and the fund manager have agreed to acquire Buckeye Partners' 50% interest in the company. VTTI will then be owned 50% by IFM and 50% by Vitol and VIP. It will continue to be managed by an independent management team led by CEO Rob Nijst.
  • Fredriksen says farewell to two Seatankers directors
    Departure of two men linked to equity investments continues period of active staff turnover.
  • Kuok's POSH expects further OSV impairments
    Singapore-listed owner cuts loss but sees challenges ahead.
  • SCI loss grows despite ship sales
    Indian owner sees more red ink in second quarter.
  • Noble Group claims could hit $4.2bn
    UK court reveals Vitol and COFCO as creditors, while restructuring returns could be only 25% if those owed money don't guarantee new finance.
  • Transmed enters suezmax tanker market with Teekay deal
    Greek owner buys its first conventional crude tanker in transaction which shows firming prices
  • Golar LNG Partners sees third quarter profit rise
    After cutting quarterly distributions last month, Golar LNG Partners posted net income attributable to owners of $49m for the third quarter. The Tor Olav Troim-lead company posted quarterly operating income of $62m, with the Golar Maria starting a 10-month charter in August and the Golar Freeze beginning a 15-year charter offshore Jamaica. Both figures represent growth from the second quarter.
  • Golar LNG boosts dividend on back of Hilli Episeyo cash flow
    Tor Olav Troim-led company also expected to reap the rewards of improving spot market.
  • Odfjell-managed drillship sold for $262.5m
    Deepsea Metro I going to Asia after deal signed.
  • Cruise industry concerned about skills shortage
    With 120 cruiseships on order, cruise executives are wondering who is going to operate them.
  • Monjasa inks debut JP Morgan Chase loan
    Bunker and tanker group strikes deal with new lender after US growth.
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to Nisshin capesize
    Eyal Ofer company believed to have paid $29m for bulker.
  • Murmansk Shipping signs five-year Arctic coal deal
    Russian owner will ship bulker cargoes for VostokCoal affiliate.
  • VIDEO: Tanker hits two ships in Taiwan
    Tanker and boxship bashed in incident at Kaohsiung.
  • Mokster PSV signs up with NATO
    Stril Mar takes time out from usual operations to join operation Trident Juncture.
  • H Vogemann makes it three bulkers at Taizhou Kouan
    German owner adds another open-hatch ship at Chinese yard.
  • Germany's MST fined $3.2m over US oil pollution
    Previously convicted shipowner committed environmental crimes while on probation.
  • Petronas completes first LNG bunker loading at Johor
    Malaysian oil major says successful operation makes it a "front runner" for regional market.
  • APM Terminals Bahrain set for domestic IPO
    Public offering a proxy on the Kingdom's growing non-oil economy, says lead manager.
  • SITC back at Yangzijiang for more feeder boxships
    Hong Kong-listed liner firm takes newbuilding tally at favourite Chinese shipbuilder to nine.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • UPS Freight halting LTL pickups ahead of contract vote
    Teamsters are expected to weigh in on an agreement with the freight division later this week.
  • Tech Connections: How do we clear up visibility issues?
    Drewry's Philippe Salles says the sheer volume of data required to provide granular track-and-trace details is a challenge to manage and decipher.
  • Trump drops Mauritania from trade preference roster
    A required annual review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act found that hereditary slavery in the country remains a concern.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Sanctions waivers, expected US crude build drive crude off intraday highs
    Oil futures dipped in a late-session selloff to settle mixed on Monday as the market continued to digest the impact of US sanctions on Iran while also eyeing a potential stock build last week.
  • Nigeria set to export first Egina crude cargo in January
    The first cargo from Nigeria's newest oil field Egina will be exported in January.
  • NuStar sees opportunities in Permian Basin takeaway crunch
    NuStar, a liquids terminal and pipeline provider, is ramping up its project inventory, including truck and rail projects in the Permian Basin.
  • ANALYSIS: Asian sour crude markets bearish on possible sanctions waiver
    Market participants said medium grades would take a hit if additional supply emerges from waiver of Iran sanctions.
  • Tanker companies DHT, Frontline order more scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms
    Scrubbers momentum continues to build in the run up to 2020.
  • States should report on availability of compliant fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule: IBIA
    Some "commercial realities" make it challenging for states to report availability in an effective manner, IBIA said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls as Iran sanctions impact worries recede
    "We will provide the list of the eight jurisdictions on Monday," Pompeo told reporters on Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
PORTS
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
CUSTOMS
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
SHIPYARDS
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
EDUCATION
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
PORTS
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
ACCIDENTS
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
NEWS
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
PORTS
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
LOGISTICS
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
INSTITUTIONS
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
SHIPPING
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
NEWS
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
SHIPYARDS
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
PORTS
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
TRADE
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
PORTS
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
PORTS
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
PORTS
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
PORTS
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
SEAFARERS
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
PORTS
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
DEFENCE
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
SHIPPING
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
PORTS
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
PORTS
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
PORTS
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
SHIPPING
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
PORTS
The unions confirm the three-day strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
The protest action is scheduled for January 31, February 3 and 4.
DEFENCE
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
TRUCKING
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
LOGISTICS
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
NEWS
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
LOGISTICS
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
PORTS
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
SHIPPING
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
NEWS
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
LOGISTICS
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
ENVIRONMENT
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
PORTS
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
SHIPPING
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
SHIPYARDS
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
PORTS
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
MARITIME SERVICES
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
SHIPPING
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
CRUISES
Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
INDUSTRY
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
SHIPYARDS
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
YACHTING
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
PORTS
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
EDUCATION
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
NEWS
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
SHIPPING
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
PORTS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
ASSOCIATIONS
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
PORTS
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
COMPANIES
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
MOURNING
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
PORTS
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
PORTS
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
INDUSTRY
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
LOGISTICS
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
SHIPPING
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
PORTS
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
SHIPPING
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
PORTS
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
ASSOCIATIONS
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
PORTS
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
SEAFARERS
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
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