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BRIEFS
June 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • PIL Lines boosts Asia-ECSA service from a fortnightly to weekly service
  • Sealand expanding its service between USWC and Latin America
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority urges more EU investment in infrastructure
  • OOCL strikes gold for its efforts in promoting a cleaner environment
  • Long Beach polled 'Best Green Seaport' in the world
  • UK role in EU transport 'will continue post Brexit'
  • Colombo's Q1 volumes rise 16.2pc, among the world's fastest growing
  • 4 multi-purpose vessels to move containers from Dhaka to Chittagong
  • Finnair links up with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia
  • Hactl provides new Belgian carrier with cargo handling services in HK
  • Tianjin Cargo Airlines making headway towards launch

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Classification seen as more relevant than ever
  • Damco launches digital freight forwarding platform Twill in India
  • HMM selects shipbuilders for eco-friendly mega containerships
  • Report aims at projecting the future for container transport
  • Scrapping of oil tankers seen increasing this year
  • US emerges India's top export destination
  • Chinese firm invests 85 million euros in Zeebrugge Inner Port
  • Construction of Subarnarekha port gets nod
  • Deendayal Port's proposed new fully mechanised facility to make fertiliser cargo handling more efficient
  • DP World Mundra records enhanced productivity with new equipment
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports begin the fiscal on a positive note in cargo handling
  • Baba Kalyani heads group to study SEZ Policy
  • RBI increases key lending rate; retains GDP growth for 2018-19 at 7.4 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Meyer deploys cleaner, quieter 7 l engine
  • Garbe building for Hermes
  • Industry veteran has 75 candles to blow out
  • Confitarma sets out its requirements
  • 4.2 million vehicles use Channel Tunnel
  • Widerøe goes live on new airfreight management software
  • MD commercial at Delta Cargo from within
  • CMA CGM and PSA combine investments
  • Debate on autonomous vessels continues
  • Train speed and safety rising in Poland
  • New logistics centre at Hong Kong airport
  • Antonov flies in critical automotive components
  • Ex-BP stalwart moves to LOC
  • 15 days by rail from Shijiazhuang to Minsk
  • M&M stakes out bigger claim in Sri Lanka
  • Cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals in Jeddah
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Stena Line and Hitachi Europe in AI partnership
  • Posidonia 2018: US Coast Guard issues warning over BWM extensions
  • Posidonia 2018: Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency
  • Underwriters told they need to combine modelling expertise
  • Marine insurers raise fears over threats to core global centres
  • Posidonia 2018: Low-sulphur fuels to bring fresh complexities
  • Marubeni books LR2 tanker pair at Onomichi
  • Posidonia 2018: Cracks appear in shipping industry's opposition to scrubbers
  • Scorpio Tankers in sale-and-leaseback deal for six MRs with China's CMB Financial Leasing
  • Posidonia 2018: Shipping heavyweights warn of LNG carriage risks
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus test shore-to-ship drone delivery in Singapore
  • Keppel O&M builds LNG bunkering vessel for Singapore market
  • HMM and others to receive USD25 million for fleet renewal
  • Pan Ocean orders first container ship newbuildings in eight years

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Panamax daily hire rates hit $16,000 as open tonnage availability dries up
  • Whitehall is 'hanging the UK logistics industry out to dry' on the road to Brexit
  • Freight industry welcomes green light for Heathrow expansion, but the wait goes on
  • China still powers ahead as Asia-Pacific captures more contract logistics
  • Analysis: a long wait, but the next big deal for DSV is in the making
  • UPS workers eye strike action as July contract deadline looms
  • Online shopping boom keeps air freight profit hopes high

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • MARAD starts search for next Kings Point Superintendent
  • 210,000 dwt LNG dual fueled bulker design gets LR Approval in Principle
  • SeaRobotics delivers autonomous unmanned hydrographic vessels
  • KVH Industries announces new cybersecurity initiatives
  • USCG issues its seventh BWMS type approval
  • "Poor safety culture" cited in Baja Ferries' RO/RO fire
  • SunStone inks shipbuilding contract for third expedition cruise ship
  • Keppel O&M to build South East Asia's first LNG bunkering vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Blockchain trumps Brexit for UK maritime service providers
    UK maritime service providers dismiss Brexit concerns and raise blockchain profile
  • Last word: A tale of sorrow and hope
    The Sailors' Society charity is marking its 200th anniversary with events through the year
  • K Line resists calls against senior managers
    Both the top managers are up for re-election on June 21
  • EU commissioner courts Greek owners to push climate change agenda
    Greek shipowners receive charm offensive from EU commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc as she pushes climate change agenda
  • Stellar merger target Phunware launches cryptocurrency
    Investors in maritime-focused Stellar Acquisition III could own up to about 24% of technology start-up Phunware
  • Container shipping: The shape of things to come
    A new report from TT Club and McKinsey warms up the crystal ball to peer into shipping in 2043
  • Wilhelmsen to collaborate with Airbus on drone delivery
    A pilot project will be started in Singapore in the third quarter to deliver things, such as spare parts and...
  • Maran orders second FSRU and another LNG carrier at DSME
    Optimistic Angelicoussis confirms more investment in LNG assets at favourite South Korean yard
  • Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power
    Europe Greece Posidonia
  • Panama Canal can accommodate fast-rising US LNG exports
    There is zero waiting time on the new locks, says the administrator for the Panama Canal Authority
  • Global box trade has solid start to quarter
    CTS data shows global box traffic of approximately 13.8m teu for April, a rise of nearly 6% on 2017
  • Oman Drydock sets sights on shipbuilding
    New chief executive places bet on developing panamax and post-panamax shipbuilding capability with $60m investment
  • Box shipping freight rates fall by half over 20 years
    Inflation-adjusted rates have come down by 50% as fuel costs rise to account for 15% of costs
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 3
    On today's podcast we are joined by another special guest - Stephen Gordon, managing director of Clarksons Research Services
  • YM Efficiency allowed to berth at Sydney
    Local clean-up teams are closely monitoring areas that are easily accessible to the general public to remove debris or containers
  • Trump seems set to wreck the dry bulk recovery, but when you're a star, they let you do it
    Maritime association BIMCO openly voices fear of trade war
  • Keppel secures $40m LNG bunkering vessel order
    The vessel is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2020
  • Scorpio sells another six MR tankers to CMB Leasing
    Before CMB Leasing, New York-listed owner has already signed sale-and-leaseback deals with two other Chinese leasing houses for 11 product...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • ILA-USMX reach tentative six-year US East Coast, Gulf Coast agreement
  • US 3PLs expect e-commerce, compliance, trucking to drive strong 2018
  • NVOCCs signing contracts to lock up chassis capacity
  • Damco makes digitalization push in India via Twill
  • Forwarders offer new LCL service to meet rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Analysts see Opec talks as tanker catalyst
    Potential for more crude on the market would be welcome, but benefits differ among asset classes.
  • Probunkers eyes $343m LNG bunker fleet
    Start-up physical supplier sees wide-ranging market for LNG once the 2020 sulphur limits hit shipping.
  • Martinos goes digital with new platform, pool
    Greek owner launches aframax pool with 'virtual' platform initiative
  • Aegean jumps after fall on $200m scare
    Shares for US-listed bunker supplier gain 62% after plummeting 73% on news of possible multimillion-dollar write-off.
  • Posidonia aframax order for Tsakos Energy
    Despite propensity to caution against new ordering, major Greek group inks 115,000-dwt pair at Daehan.
  • Genco closes $460m credit facility
    Facility, which was 40% oversubscribed, will let the US-listed drybulker owner issue dividends, pursue growth opportunities.
  • Baja, Rina blasted over Caribbean Fantasy fire
    Operator had poor safety culture, while class society failed to meet responsibility.
  • Diana Shipping gets pay raise on capesize
    US-listed bulker owner gets slightly above market rate on second year-long hire to Koch Shipping in two weeks.
  • PDVSA threatens force majeure as tanker queue builds
    Venezuelan major wants cooperation on congestion through ship-to-ship transfer plan.
  • Debt deal cements tie-up between MSC and Messina
    Restructuring of more than $500m debt bonds Italian conro operator to Swiss liner giant
  • Sector's volatility and resilience on display at shipowners' forum
    Those hoping for some illumination on the famous cyclicality of the global shipping markets and the never-say-die attitude of the industry's key players were treated to a live example at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia. Dry bulk's recovery story has put the market back in focus and John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk is seeking to tap into the rising tide of rates and sentiment to lis
  • Wrist and Klevenberg to merge
    Ship suppliers backing consolidation in competitive sector.
  • SunStone signs contract for third China cruiseship
    Infinity-class series grows with another expedition newbuild at China Merchants.
  • Jurong Shipyard fined after fatal accident
    Singapore yard to pay $172,000 after worker crushed.
  • Bulker master confirmed dead after fall
    Blue Planet boss Marianthe Patrona pays tribute to senior captain.
  • Kidwell: shipbrokers are safe from platforms for now
    Human skills make shipbrokers secure against digital trading platforms in the near-term believes Braemar boss James Kidwell
  • More management changes at Zim
    Israeli container line promotes sales chief Saar Dotan to VP of shipping.
  • UK minister 'no show' hits Brexit calming bid
    Nusrat Ghani dashes back to London early as London shipping figures insist UK's departure from the EU will have little impact.
  • KNOP profit soars to record level
    Shuttle tanker partnership benefits from drop down of Anna Knutsen from KNOT.
  • Xeneta and DNB team on 'earnings crystal ball'
    Norwegian platform and investment bank cooperate on boxship rate data.
  • Damaged Yang Ming boxship docks in Sydney
    Inspections begin after YM Efficiency lost 83 containers in storm.
  • Lehmann back at Bodewes for cargoship
    German owner inks newbuilding at favourite Dutch shipyard.
  • Yasa Shipping linked to MR order at Mipo
    Turkish group said to have inked a quartet of tankers in Korea.
  • Lloyd Fonds boosts capital with share issue
    German finance house selling 10% of its equity in new fundraiser.
  • VIDEO: halves of Kea Trader forced further apart
    Storms cause list of 18 degrees as Shanghai Salvage moves in new heavy-lift ships for wreck removal.
  • Pan Ocean orders containership duo
    Part of the company's fleet expansion efforts, newbuildings will replaced chartered tonnage
  • MPA hopes PIER71 will drive digital innovation
    Initiative aims to encourage greater collaboration between industry and technology start-ups.
  • Phoenix Petroleum teams with CNOOC for LNG terminal
    Philippine fuel retailer says project would broaden its product portfolio, which already includes LPG.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent...
  • Kuehne + Nagel enhancing last-mile visibility
    Kuehne + Nagel announced Wednesday that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Zebraxx to provide innovative last-mile shipment ...
  • CMA CGM taps Shone for onboard AI
    The CMA CGM Group has been working with maritime technology startup Shone since the beginning of 2018 to develop artificial intelligence sy...
  • CEVA teams with IMSW to expand U.S. FTZ offering
    CEVA Global Logistics LLC and IMS Worldwide Inc., a specialist in foreign trade zone management and operation, are teaming up to provide in...
  • Oakland signing new lease with biggest tenant
    The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners is scheduled to approve new leases for the two terminals operated by its biggest tenant, SSA T...
  • Australia investigating YM Efficiency incident
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation into an incident in which more than 80 containers fell overboard off a Y...
  • Alibaba leads group building Hong Kong logistics hub
    Alibaba Group's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, reportedly is leading a group that will invest $1.5 billion to build a logistics center at ...
  • Port Canaveral cruises ahead with upgrades
    Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast is carrying out multiple projects that will boost cargo and cruise operations. Projects currently i...
  • Heavy-duty truck orders at levels 'never seen before'
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 35,200 units in May, the third-highest level ever for the month, according to prelimin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Oil settles lower as US stocks rise across the board
    Oil futures fell Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed builds in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks.
  • Iraq tanker fleet ships first cargo in almost three decades
    Iraq state-owned tanker fleet has shipped its first crude oil cargo in almost three decades
  • North Korea seen willing to keep energy trading chances alive
    The US-North Korea summit seems very much likely to take place next week after Pyongyang responded to the initial US decision to cancel the meeting in a seemingly conciliatory manner, a strong signal that the hermit republic is willing to keep its chances of gaining freedom to trade in the international energy and commodities markets alive.
  • EU progresses plans to protect firms from US sanctions on Iran
    New rules designed to protect EU firms dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities have passed a key step, the European Commission said Wednesday.
  • Oil futures lower after EIA data shows US stocks rising
    US Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed builds last week in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks, putting further downward pressure on oil futures.
  • Panama's April marine diesel sales rise 16.91% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 37,780 mt in April, up 16.91% from 32,316 mt in the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Wednesday.
  • EIA says March residual fuel oil exports to Panama tripled on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 1,243,000 barrels in March, up from 405,000 barrels a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 8.2% as light distillates rebound
  • US' Schall Law Firm starts claims investigation against Aegean Marine
    Schall's investigation comes after Aegean said it might need to write off about $200 million as bad debts.
  • UAE's Viking Marine Services bullish on bunker fuel testing, surveying sector
    "Surprisingly, our Singapore volume is growing. Ours is 90% a tanker market," Viking MD said.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude futures strengthen on falling inventory levels
    According to the American Petroleum Institute, US crude stocks were down 2.03 million barrels for the week ended June 1.
  • FueLNG orders first LNG bunkering vessel for Southeast Asia
    This vessel will "enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services within the Singapore port," Ong said.
  • US crude exports could be a victim of brewing trade war with China
    China, the world's largest net importer has matched well with US crude exports due to current pricing.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures remain stable ahead of OPEC meet
    "Investors are bracing themselves for another large drawdown [in US crude stocks]," ANZ Research analysts said.
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to boost liquidity by $52 mil with six MR tanker sales/leasebacks
    Scorpio has the obligation to purchase each vessel at the expiration of each agreement with the Chinese company.

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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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