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December 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China's state media provides more detail on Sino-US trade truce
  • DS Norden carries out first test voyage of bio-fuelled ship
  • CMA CGM ties up with Hong Kong's Freightos to advance digitisation
  • Dip Shipping forwarding executives plead guilty to price-fixing
  • SeaLand announces USDA Inspection Charge on cold cargo
  • Hard-pressed US ports lack funds to build US Customs new facilities
  • Georgia announces inland terminal plan to cut trucks to Atlanta
  • Port of Rotterdam embraces IAPH-backed LNG auditing tool
  • NYK's ship management platform to reduce duties and use big data
  • DSV starts on new 1.1 million-square foot facility near Toronto
  • Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Seattle daily service from July
  • UK and Canada wrap up open skies agreement ahead of Brexit
  • October world air cargo beats September with Asia Pacific on top
  • Nepal and Cambodia sign initial air services agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • APL joins fight against wildlife trade
  • CMA CGM & Freightos sign agreement advancing digitisation in the shipping industry
  • Kolkata-Patna becomes India's second container cargo sector on inland waterways
  • Vasco Maritime, Goodrich Group's NVOCC & ship owning arm, celebrates 20th Anniversary in Singapore
  • DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates prosperous overall trade outlook for India
  • PDP International's 'Shrinkhala' plot to benefit ex-im trade in Kolkata
  • Repo Rate unchanged, SLR reduced
  • Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit 2018 in Goa today
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 seeing tremendous interest from delegates
  • WCO meeting in Mumbai discusses best practices in different areas of cross-border trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "A port has to offer a vision"
  • Five e-vehicles for final mile fleet
  • DTC now orange through and through
  • MSC sticks to announced BRC
  • Crane Benelux welcomes new MD
  • Latam Cargo connects Huntsville to Latin America
  • New rail yard shortens truck trips
  • Another helmsman for Battermann & Tillery
  • Davies Turner on the move in Scotland
  • Shipper to Teesport for five years
  • More rolling stock for BGS Rail
  • Air India back on Mumbai-JFK route
  • New Turkey sales rep for Champ Cargosystems
  • Medport tables action plan 2019
  • AIT Worldwide acquires Connexion World Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bigger hoppers boost grain transport capacity
  • Kannur airport opening this weekend

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • DP World completes Unifeeder acquisition after EU competition green light
  • AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion
  • Shippers claim carriers' 2020 fuel surcharges are too costly and too early
  • E-commerce revenue up, but traditional services bring Clipper more profit
  • Local knowledge the key to successful final-mile delivery, says DHL
  • Reduce empty container movements and go greener the digital way
  • An automotive apocalypse is nigh...
  • How one Suffolk logistics firm prepares for Brexit
  • Cool chain firms can boost margins and reduce waste using the Internet of Things
  • Supply chain radar: should UPS & FedEx vs Amazon Air bother air freight executives?
  • Under the radar: the times they are a-changin' for Clipper Logistics

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Study raises concerns about Panama Canal tugboat captain fatigue
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers new Southwest Alaska pilot boat
  • BAE Systems San Diego shipyard wins $78.8 million Navy contract
  • Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems
  • Austal to build 94 m AutoExpress for Trinidad and Tobago
  • MOU aims to position UAE as major LNG bunkering hub
  • Crowley adds 400 new reefer containers to its fleet
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins order for 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier
  • ClassNK Consulting partners with Carbon Trust

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Owners and yards welcome EU-South Korea subsidy talks
    The EU had previously notified it the World Trade Organisation that it wants to join Japan in consultations on South...
  • LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels
    Buoyant spot market spurs plans by Golar, Awilco and TMS joint venture to launch 16-ship LNG carrier play in the...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping wins green loan for srubbers on 16 ships
    The company has plans to install scrubbers in 15 bulk carriers and one container vessel
  • Contships eyes further expansion of feeder fleet
    Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four...
  • Chancellor claims Dover port needs years to be ready for no-deal Brexit
    The port has warned about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit, but it is sure it can service customers even...
  • Höegh LNG charters out its largest FSRU
    The Hyundai Heavy Industries 170,000 cu m newbuild will be chartered out to Naturgy for 15 months before entering a...
  • MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar
    MSC says it is important that the whole industry stays focused on the IMO goals, which already require a major...
  • Shangdong Shipping restructures amid spin-off talks
    Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public...
  • Communications duo in shipping tie-up
    Marine electronics experts link up for enhanced service co-operation
  • HHLA paves way for Hamburg hyperloop
    A new joint venture company has been created to facilitate the hyperloop project, split 50/50 between HHLA and HTT, known...
  • Guangzhou to give cash handouts to low-sulphur ships
    State subsidy scheme, which is still under government review, is expected to start from January 1, 2019 and last for...
  • Green groups target US west coast coal exports
    Terminals planned for Oakland, California and Longview, Washington
  • ONE joins rivals' bunker surcharge strategy
    ONE has identified adopting low-sulphur compliant hybrid oil as the 'most realistic and cost-efficient short-term solution available'
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LNG
    The global appetite for liquefied natural gas is rising as new demand hot spots for the clean-burning fuel are developing
  • Viewpoint: The big picture
    Developing a long-term maritime strategy has evaded the US and UK for decades, but Japan has provided an object lesson...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions | Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers | Transpacific trade truce could prompt...
  • Regulators steer clear of national bunker licensing schemes
    Bunker supply chain security may top the industry agenda, but it seems to have fallen through a jurisdictional crack at...
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2018
    As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best in ship...
  • Xie appointed as CMES new chairman
    Capt Xie earned his stripes by starting as a seafarer and later moving to shore positions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • CN eyes Halifax terminal stake to deepen reach
  • Market share-hunting HMM hints at 2M renewal talks
  • Multimillion funding gap blocks Baltimore from double-stack rail
  • Volgo-Baltic delivers huge project cargo to Siberia refinery
  • Adani Ennore Terminal gains ground with Maersk call
  • Smart contracts for shipping offer shortcut to blockchain adoption

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG ink LNG carrier orders
    Established players among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year
  • Seafarer unions warn tired tugboat captains could crash in Panama Canal
    Tug captains can work 12 hours-plus without a break, guiding neo-panamax ships through the locks, they say
  • List of European Union approved recycling yards confirmed
    Turkey and US included among 26 facilities published in EU's official journal
  • Tanker industry holds breath as Opec delays output decision
    Opec is expected to announce a final deal on supply cut after discussing with some Russia-led producers on Friday.
  • Is bigger always better when you are on a ship that feels like a city?
    The sheer scale of the world's largest cruiseship raises questions about whether you can have too much of a good thing
  • Low rates and capital costs rule out prospect of reefer newbuilding orders
    Bunkers and cost of installing scrubbers critical issues for shipowners
  • MSFL buys ship for anonymous owner
  • Asian interest picks up as Baltic's escrow service begins to take off
    Membership growth has been substantial since SGX takeover, says Asia-Pacific head
  • Scrubbers help oil industry dispose of high-sulphur fuel
    Exhaust gas cleaning is a useful bridging technology until refiners invest to crack high-sulphur residues, says Andrew Mawicke of international energy brokerage Amerex Petroleum in Singapore
  • GIEK joins forces with KfW on Quantum Pacific scrubber loan
    Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer's $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals
  • Reefers' demise overstated but share of market on the slide
    Laskaridis Shipping-led Alpha Reefer Transport pool still profitable despite containerships tightening grip
  • Pool ships still earning above opex despite box challenge
  • Green groups praise Maersk's carbon-neutral plan by 2030
  • Sudan nets two bids for FSRU project
  • Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector
  • Qatar eyes up huge engine retrofit job for its Q-ship fleet
    Nakilat considers taking gas-fuelling route for 44 LNG carriers
  • LNG carrier orders surge as three owners ink slots
    NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year
  • Indonesian trio boost fleets as Coeclerici exits transshipment
    Italian company sells last seven self-unloading vessels, but management kept on with plans to expand
  • Rebranded DTA Ship Agency expands geographically with plans to boost its workboats
    Singapore has become the latest focus for DTA's ship agency, technical services and offshore arm
  • Intercargo boss makes stark warning on scrapping capacity
  • Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data
    Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information
  • Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth
    Head of Tokyo-based mutual says he is ready to take on more investment risk to expand its business
  • Lifeboat makes its first journey for half a century
  • Cheng buys bulker for $7.9m and scraps it for $9.3m
  • Diamantidis adds suezmax resale to Delta Tankers fleet
    Expanding Greek company acquires once abandoned newbuilding at far below its current market value
  • Secondhand product tanker market attracts investor interest
    Modern MR tonnage proves most popular, but larger ships may have more S&P upside
  • Ciner signs $254m Koch suezmax deal with HHI
    Turkish owner makes good on plan to diversify with four-ship order
  • Tomini takes bulker profits
    Dubai-based company shows itself to be a shrewd asset player as it locks in profits on two supramaxes
  • Atlantic Bulk Carriers reveals a third ultramax on order at Imabari
    Coumantaros family company ups orderbook in Japan
  • Arne Fredly tops up holding in Hunter Group
  • Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs and two LNG carriers
    FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment.
  • Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs, two LNGCs
    FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment.
  • Product tanker earnings hit multi-year highs
    Daily rates of MRs and LRs are buoyant across the globe on strong cargo flows and spill-over effects from a strong crude.
  • Great Eastern lines up $50m scrubber, BWTS spend
  • First Ship Lease lines up LR2 tanker pair at Cosco yard
    Move continues resurgence under ownership of Greek shipowner Stathis Topouzoglou.
  • Caspian Shipping lines up AHTS, crane vessel orders
    Azerbaijan owner continues fleet expansion plan with imminent Baku Shipyard deal.
  • Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins
    The knowledge economy is transforming the way Navig8 does business. Instead of hoarding information in the hope of squeezing out that last extra buck, the key is transparency and honesty with clients, Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch tell TW+
  • Varouxakis can be sued in piracy contempt of court row
    UK judge rules underwriter free to pursue Greek owner for $1.6m unaccounted for after hijacked bulker flouted orders to deliver cargo after release.
  • Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way
    Red Funnel captain disorientated in thick fog, report finds.
  • Nordea commits to shipping and offshore in changing world
    Casper von Koskull says lender looking to stay in sectors for the next century.
  • Tidewater PSV crew safe after pirate attack
  • Total disaster: Ireland's worst modern maritime accident
    TW+ looks back at the Betelgeuse explosion, as the 40th anniversary of the tragedy looms. Photography: Ian Vickery Sr
  • Yard boss sorry for 'negative Merseyside stereotypes' jibe
  • Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM
    Norwegian company follows vessel purchases with deal for compatriot company.
  • Shandong Shipping mum on 'asset reorganisation'
    One of China's biggest shipowners has frozen trading in its stock amid recent talk of big transactions.
  • Zvezda to import aframax parts from Korea
    New Russian shipyard needs foreign components for new tanker.
  • MHI to compensate families of WWII forced labour victims
  • Hyundai Mipo bags Knutsen LNG newbuilding double
    South Korean shipyard to build small-scale gas carrier for delivery by 2021.
  • Turkey's Densan said to be shedding its last bulkers
    Akcal family company believed to be selling supramax pair to Greek interests
  • ONE unveils IMO 2020 bunker surcharge strategy
    Japanese boxship giant expects to start using low sulphur fuels towards the end of 2019.
  • Adnoc teams with Inpex in LNG bunkering alliance
    Companies initially plan to target UAE market, but with eye on Southeast Asia as well.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act
    The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operates and bunkering companies.
  • Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions
    Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges.
  • A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify
    Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China.
  • BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity Group
    Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company.
  • CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance
    The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday.
  • Oakland scrap paper shipments finding new markets
  • Executive Moves: Logistics salute, Atlas Air Worldwide

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Record-high exports take US crude stocks lower, snapping 10 weeks of builds
    US crude supply contracted last week, snapping 10-consectutive weeks of gains as crude exports soared to all-time highs.
  • Maduro inks deal with Russia to boost Venezuela oil output 1 million b/d
    Russia will invest $5 billion to raise Venezuela's oil production by 1 million b/d under a new economic agreement, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday.
  • Oil complex pares declines after US inventory draw
    Crude prices moved up from early-session lows following a bullish US inventory draw Thursday, but still closed lower day on day.
  • OPEC ministers not yet decided on production cut figure: Falih
    OPEC still has unfinished business in negotiating a production accord
  • Kuwait set to miss 2020 output capacity target
    Kuwaiti plans to boost its oil production capacity by 2020 may not be achieved until 2022
  • NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits one-year low on counter-seasonal bullish HSFO
    The European balance of the month hi-lo fuel oil spread has continued its bearish trend, reaching over a one-year low
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 18% as arb east finally closes: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 18% or 167,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday
  • Iraqi oil minister holds talks with Total, Lukoil on Nassiriya refinery project
    Iraq resumed negotiations with international oil companies on the proposed 150,000 b/d Nassiriya refinery
  • Iran unveils budget with expectations of 1.5 million b/d crude sales at $54/b
    Iranian government on Thursday proposed a budget for the next Iranian year that begins March 21 based on crude sales
  • Open interest for front-month Dec ICE middle distillates contracts gained 6% in Nov
    Some traders said that the rise was a natural reaction to the ongoing volatility in the physical markets.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on rising output survey ahead of OPEC meet
    A huge bear movement in global oil benchmarks has dampened market confidence in oil prices, an analyst said.
  • D'Amico signs MR sale/leaseback with 'Japanese company' for $27 million
    This deal will generate net cash proceeds of $8.6 million after the repayment of the existing bank loan.

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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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