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BRIEFS
August 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-Europe rate US$1,050/TEU and $2,000/FEU
  • Shanghai rates rising, but is it panic buying ahead of China trade war?
  • Rotterdam first half volume up 6.2pc to 7.1 million TEU, May sets record
  • Cosco sketches out marriage contract details with OOCL on its website
  • ZAO Container Terminal St Petersburg first half up 17.4pc to 374,500 TEU
  • USTR mulls China tariff hike on US$200 billion worth of Chinese imports
  • China vows retaliatory tariffs of 5-25pc on US$60 billion of US goods
  • US recyclables find markets after ban, but nothing to match loss of China
  • FESCO's Vladivostok volume up 40pc to 5.8 million tonnes in first 7 months
  • DP World and EGA team up to lift aluminium exports from the UAE
  • Air France KLM cargo revenue up despite strikes, lower freight volume
  • IAG Cargo second quarter revenues increase 0.4pc to US$325 million
  • Lithium menace: Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  • Envirotainer expands network by adding RAP e2 station in Toronto

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Asia-Northern Europe spot rates up
  • CMA CGM launches LYDIA feeder service to West Africa
  • DP World's media statement on Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal
  • MOL in project to develop autonomous vessels
  • OOCL increases liftings & revenue per TEU in first half
  • Ports in SC & GA to establish common chassis pool
  • Ship agent liable for negligence leading to excessive dunnage disposal charges
  • Taiwanese majors enhancing fleet
  • WCO develops e-learning course on Single Window environment
  • New export opportunities seen for India in trade with US & China
  • AFI to conduct airfreight session at FWC-2018 with industry experts as speakers
  • India's footwear industry has huge potential for export: Suresh Prabhu
  • PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors
  • CSR good for business: Suresh Prabhu
  • Gandhidham Chamber elects new office-bearers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New chemicals wagons increase capacities
  • 100 years of regular US airmail flights
  • DHL supports European athletics championships in Berlin
  • Grant to improve intermodal freight flow in the USA
  • Kofler joins Olam for internet of logistics
  • Shippers and forwarders' satisfaction with carriers...
  • American Airlines brings Spanish masterpieces to San Antonio
  • GAC Dubai raises its pharmaceuticals logistics game
  • Eurasian train now connects more terminals
  • Disagreement over Djibouti hub continues
  • Personal continuity confirms course of Trans-o-flex
  • Ethiopian Airlines spreading freight wings further
  • Milaha sailing in calmer waters
  • A match made in Malta for Europa Road
  • New director of enforcement at the US FMC
  • Emirates celebrates 15 years of connecting Kiwis
  • Ferrymasters adds LTL railway capacities

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures newbuilding financing
  • Technology to transform future of container trade, predicts insurer
  • Thirty ships stuck as Chittagong is paralysed by strike
  • Beijing's proposed tariffs on US LNG will have limited impact on Chinese supply
  • Prosafe agrees deal with Cosco shipyard for three newbuilds after 20 months of talks
  • FSRU stopgap a boon to Middle East energy needs as new projects dwindle
  • Ship Finance International VLCC catches fire near Chiba
  • South Korean shipbuilders reach compromise regarding steel plate prices
  • Sungdong sale process under way

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Shippers face surcharges on boxes by barge as summer heat hits Rhine water level
  • Despite $73m H1 loss, new owner Cosco tells OOCL staff their jobs are safe
  • Forwarders face problems accessing critical TSA platforms for air cargo security
  • New Loadstar LongRead: The capacity crunch
  • Pilots protest study on whether cargo planes should have one pilot and remote help

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Harvey Gulf spells out details of proposed reverse merger with GulfMark
  • Tuco Marine to be represented by Defence Unlimited International
  • Wärtsilä's divers help operators avoid unscheduled drydockings
  • Cyberhawk completes ABS oil tanker survey using drones
  • GulfMark Offshore gets merger proposal from Harvey Gulf
  • Dario Deste to take helm at Fincantieri Marine Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Riyadh calls for international efforts on Red Sea security as oil shipments resume
    Turning off the Automatic Identification System is insufficient to avoid Houthi attacks, according to Intertanko
  • Recent fuel contamination cases spark doubts regarding 2020 blends
    Increased blending will invariably introduce the possibility of variable quality issues that are potentially not covered by the ISO standard...
  • North Korea flouting sanctions through ship-to-ship transfers
    AIS being switched off to prevent detection of oil product imports, UN says
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures $184m loan to refinance 12 ships
    New York-listed company signs a five-year facility with Nordea and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
  • China Merchants Port issues $1.5bn bonds
    Chief financial officer Lu Shengzhou says the issuance comes as his company is in its era with valuable opportunities for...
  • Latest US-China tariff threat bears much greater significance for freight
    Flow of consumer goods to the US will be altered if tariffs go ahead
  • Chinese tariffs threaten US LNG boom
    The threat of Chinese tariffs could deal a blow to the new export terminals planned for the Gulf coast and...
  • Djibouti dismisses LCIA ruling as DP World terminal dispute wrangles on
    The LCIA ruled that DP World's concession at the Dolareh Container Terminal remained 'valid and binding' at a tribunal in...
  • Weak demand threatens box recovery
    Outlook for carriers dims as overcapacity on mainlane trades re-emerges
  • Daily Briefing
    Smaller UK ports could be key to easing Brexit chaos | Greeks lift investments in shipping on back of LNG...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping debt, ransoms and making a ship one km in diameter
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • OOCL eyes 1m teu fleet capacity
    OOIL is looking to order several 20,000 teu ships and expand fleet capacity by about 40%, says chief executive Huang Xiaowen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Strong peak season to test Mexican container capacity
  • ELD surprise: Costing supply chain time, not US truckers
  • Tech-driven drayage peel-off expands at LA-LB port complex
  • Heat wave worsens Antwerp, Rotterdam barge congestion
  • Chittagong cuts port dues during holidays to attract cargo
  • Outpacing market in trans-Pac gains, OOCL warns of tariff impact

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Bourbon picks Hochoa as new finance chief
    Gael Bodenes-led offshore vessel giant company replaces Astrid de Breon with Thierry Hochoa.
  • Trafigura project to bring VLCCs to Texas
    Swiss trader submitted permit application to build the first offshore deepwater port facility in US state.
  • Branson opens up on long-standing cruise dream
    Virgin founder's ambition to own a cruise line formed in his 20s.
  • Harvey Gulf looks to merge with Gulfmark Offshore
    UPDATE: Guidry-led OSV owner says its proposal is better than Tidewater deal
  • Ship Finance VLCC hit by fire off Japan
    Tanker now stable and flames are out after weekend incident.
  • SCI plunges deeper into the red
    Forex devaluation pushes Indian state shipowner's second quarter losses to $30m.
  • Cosco unit to issue $900 in bonds
    Cosco Shipping Development to issue renewable corporate bonds worth RMB 6bn.
  • Baltic Dry Index stable at four-year high
    Capes still climbing but has the time come for cargoes to be split?
  • Distribution question draws downgrade for Hoegh Partners
    DNB Markets analysts cut MLP to hold amid doubts over next dropdown candidate.
  • PACC Offshore halves losses
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner doubles revenue for the second quarter.
  • POSH Offshore cuts loss in encouraging quarter
    Chief executive says company has made headway in improving overall performance.
  • PACC Offshore wins Kensteel counterclaim
    Court awards SGD 3.8m ($2.8m) deposit to Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner, shoots down Kensteel's claim for SGD 30.5m.
  • Scorpio Bulkers nets new debt line for a dozen ships
    New York-listed owner inks loan in latest finance move of a busy summer.
  • Ocean Tankers tied to second VLCC purchase of summer
    Brokers believe the ship will add to the company's storage fleet.
  • European Union flag scrapping deadline to stay, says commissioner
    Belgian politician quizzes Karmenu Vella as concerns persist over approved yards list capacity
  • Braemar stock picks up on MOL LNG carrier delivery
    Chief executive James Kidwell says similar deals are in the works.
  • Blackrock takes big stakes in two Pittas public companies
    Tennenbaum takeover leaves investment heavyweight with substantial stakes in Euroseas and EuroDry.
  • US oil industry to suffer from Unipec ban
    China may have more to lose from trade war, but US has become dependent on China for crude sales, says Banchero Costa.
  • Unipec reported to have suspended US oil imports
    Chinese refiner's actions latest development in growing trade spat between world's two largest economies.
  • Bumi Armada sees Vietnam FPSO contract extended
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator says latest deal will keep unit employed until 2024.
  • Pacific Radiance bondholders set to vote on restructuring
    Offshore vessel owner to hold informal clinics this week ahead of formal vote on bond overhaul.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • COSCO plans to extend growth with OOCL
    COSCO said that following last month' s completion of its acquisition of the parent company of container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line, the combined companies will be the third-largest container carrier and remain "committed to further growth, with 19 vessels ordered and a total capacity of about 330,000 TEUs, the combined capacity will reach 2.93 million TEUs by the end of 2018."
  • Trade deficit expands after three-month decline
    The U.S. trade deficit expanded in June after three consecutive monthly declines that brought the deficit to its lowest level since October 2016.
  • First round of post-deal sanctions hitting Iran
    Several U.S. sanctions on Iran will activate at midnight, upon the expiration of a 90-day wind-down period for certain transactions with the country following President Donald Trump's May 8 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, otherwise known as the Iran nuclear deal.
  • BNSF's Q2 earnings chug ahead nearly 37 percent
    Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), a Class I railroad owned by Berkshire Hathaway, saw double-digit year-over-year earnings and revenues growth for the second quarter of 2018.
  • Positive momentum in spot rates continues
    Container freight rates showed continued positive momentum last week after capacity cuts in the major east-west trade lanes, according to two of the primary indices for measuring spot market pricing.
  • Global box volumes sustain slow, steady growth
    Global transport volumes of containerized cargo continued to grow at a slow, steady pace in June, climbing 1.3 percent year-over-year to 13.99 million TEUs for the month, according to the latest data from industry analyst Container Trade Statistics.
  • Unions oppose single-pilot cargo plane study
    A group of pilot unions want a provision in a House or Representatives' Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that calls for a study into single-pilot cargo plane operations grounded.
  • Commerce taking California export panel bids
    The Commerce Department is seeking nominations for up to 35 appointments to a new Central California District Export Council.
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 11 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Crude futures rise on Saudi output, Iran sanctions
    Crude futures settled higher Monday, boosted by lower output from Saudi Arabia in July, and as US sanctions on Iran were due to start Tuesday.
  • Prompt Rotterdam RMG 380 CST bunker fuel requirements tight: sources
    A busy VLCC loading schedule, lower exports from Russia have kept avails tight.
  • Congestion at port of Gibraltar following fog at weekend: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar were disrupted over the weekend due to heavy fog which has led to some congestion at the port
  • Up to three VLCCs of Urals planned for China: sources
    China's Unipec is planning to load three VLCCs of Russian medium sour Urals crude to Asia in August, traders said.
  • Sturdy fuel oil crack sees European refiners eye sour crudes
    A strong 3.5% FOB Rotterdam fuel oil crack has tempted European refiners to favor sour crudes in order to boost production of high sulfur fuel oil
  • Refinery upgrades, works to ramp up ahead of 2020 IMO sulfur cap
    As the International Maritime Organizations 2020 0.5% global marine sulfur cap edges closer, refinery upgrades are expected to pick-up through H2 2018
  • First Suezmax for Aug departs Europe with fuel oil for West Africa
    The first Suezmax laden with fuel oil has departed Rotterdam for the West African market in August, according to Platts trade flow software
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude rises on US oil rig count, volatility to remain
    "Prices this morning have recovered a bit on a bullish US rig count report," said Phillips Futures' analyst Benjamin Lu.
  • Port State Control officials target inspection of ships globally ahead of IMO 2020
    The CIC will ensure effective and uniform enforcement of environmental rules to curb emissions.
  • Saudi Aramco resumes oil shipments through Bab el-Mandeb
    The strait is an 18-mile-wide chokepoint at the southern tip of the Red Sea between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
  • China adds US LNG to list of products for potential 25% import tariff
    Chinese demand figures to underpin a substantial chunk of expected US export capacity growth over the next decade.
  • OPEC output surges on Saudi crude boost
    Saudi Arabia produced 10.63 million b/d, the kingdom's highest since August 2016.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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