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February 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Pakistani police investigate killing of Cosco executive in Karachi
  • APL launches new Japan-Taiwan-Thailand express service
  • DP World achieves 10pc growth globally in 2017 to reach 70.1m TEU
  • Seaspan buys 2 box ships and charters them to Maersk for 4 years
  • New box terminal to raise Montreal port's capacity to 2 million TEU
  • New PSA terminal at JNPT, India ramps up competition for market share
  • Top shipping firm in Vietnam to make IPO in mid-2018
  • Shipping in Arctic regions focus of February 21 Montreal meet
  • Air freight on all major trade routes off to a flying start in 2018
  • UPS orders 18 Boeing freighters in major investment drive to boost capacity
  • American Airlines plans 4 new cargo services to Europe over summer

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • CMA CGM improves offer between Europe & West Africa by strengthening EURAF 5 service
  • CMA CGM introduces REEFLEX, a new & unique system for the transportation of liquids by container
  • HMM with AAL to upgrade Asia-Middle East MPV service
  • ONE to offer extensive liner network service portfolio
  • Schedule reliability slips in 2017
  • Coal imports down
  • Major Ports handle 560.97 mt during April 2017 to Jan. 2018
  • Ravindra Babu is new CVO at Chennai Port Trust
  • SEGRO to deliver pioneering multi-storey distribution hub for IKEA in Gennevilliers port
  • NHAI executing pilot project for new toll collection system
  • Govt urged to adopt more investor-friendly policy reforms to overcome recession in investment
  • RBI keeps key rates unchanged

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dachser deploys first LHVs in Spain
  • Metamorphosis: old factory into new logistics centre
  • Ecuador fond of CGSA in Guayaquil
  • Italy: Dinazzano PO receives locomotives from Czechia
  • Canadian Pacific Railway's footprint in Shanghai
  • Gecas equips narrowbody freighters with FLSs
  • Big investments for the future growth
  • Headquarters moving on Iberian peninsula
  • Frequency of rail link to Metz doubles
  • Hapag-Lloyd tightens Africa connection
  • Most successful cargo year at Luxembourg airport
  • Agility works with Maersk on blockchain solution
  • Pressing on with long range hydrogen-electric flight
  • Seko puts more emphasis on airfreight
  • Liner reliability down in 2017, says Seaintel
  • New Europe-Central Asia intermodal service

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • IMO delegates keen to maintain sulphur cap momentum
  • Oman Drydock Company names new CEO
  • CMPort buys half-share of Newcastle port
  • Precious Shipping slashes 2017 loss to USD1.1 million
  • Seoul to build domestic tanker for fuel supply
  • AI-powered navigation tool launched to reduce human error on the bridge
  • BW LPG secures USD150 million refinancing
  • Maritime sector told to prepare for the 'unthinkable'
  • Insurers call for clarity following Sanchi loss
  • Buyers bet on Pakistan reopening recycling yards to VLCCs

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • ONE 'plays it safe' with no major changes to services and commercial contacts
  • IAG Cargo targets e-commerce market with global delivery platform Zenda
  • Ohio's Rickenbacker joins US airport scramble to capture online retail traffic
  • Uzbekistan eyes GAP certification to expand perishable exports traffic
  • EU-China customs data-sharing project touches down at Schiphol
  • BNSF Logistics names Dan Curtis as its new president
  • Why Is China buying up Europe's ports?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • BAE San Diego wins $34 million Navy contract
  • VIDEO: Umoe Mandal teams with Bordelon on next gen crew transfer
  • Baydelta marks several firsts in bringing hybrid technology to tugs
  • VIDEO: Polar Star beats engineering challenges to complete mission
  • Incat Crowther designed duo set to protect Philippines fisheries

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Navios Acquisition targets stock buy-back after end-2017 loss
    Tanker company eyes better days ahead for crude and product sectors
  • Platten takes over from Hinchliffe at International Chamber of Shipping
    Head of UK shipping association moves up to global role at time of greater environmental and technical scrutiny
  • Plea for sulphur cap transition period persists at IMO
    Saudi Arabia and other members foster hopes of a transitional period after 2020
  • How inspiring women will create a thriving maritime industry
    Companies that embrace diversity are far more likely to innovate and grow than those that take a narrower approach to...
  • Putting safety back at the top of the agenda
    Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they?
  • Tanker fundamentals to prevail in 2018
    Higher global oil demand and slower tonnage growth to help recovery, says Ardmore Shipping head Anthony Gurnee
  • EIA's 2050 US energy landscape favours oil and LNG shipping
    Report by US energy body see increasing energy efficiency, while rise of coal exports last year likely a one-off
  • IUMI leader hails 'signs of end to soft marine market'
    Rates actually hardening despite ongoing overcapacity, Dieter Berg claims
  • Liner reliability on major trades slumps
    Performance of containership operators plunged 8.4 points last year to 74.5%, says analyst
  • Daily Briefing
    V.Ships is in advanced talks about a deal that would give the ship management giant majority control of Bernd Kortüm's...
  • CMA CGM launches liquid reefer solution
    Unique Reeflex technology will allow liquids such as juice, milk and syrup to be moved by bulk in refrigerated containers
  • Shipping needs another NotPetya
    Maersk attack was a wake-up call but the industry is still in sleep mode, says former FBI cyber chief
  • IMO says 'no turning back' on 2020 sulphur cap
    Ban garners sufficent support amid warnings of its negative impacts on markets and nations
  • Robert Yildirim eyes Mississippi port investment
    The Turkish entrepreneur has returned from the US with plans to invest in niche businesses including ports, logistics and warehousing
  • MPC Container Ships raises $75m from private share issue
    Proceeds to help finance company's vessel acquisitions
  • India proposes ambitious LNG import plans
    Move comes amid country's plans to double LNG's share of its energy mix to 15% by 2022, says Reuters report
  • Japan's MHI quashes claims it is disposing of stake in automaker arm
    Media reports had said the company decided to offload its stake in Mitsubishi Motors to reduce exposure to weak earnings
  • HHI to develop LPG dual-fuel engines with MAN Diesel
    South Korean group has built about 150 LPG carriers and accounts for about 30% of the global vessel engine market
  • JES fails to offload its debt-ridden shipbuilding business
    Former chief executive Jin Xin has been given a 12-year jail sentence, says company
  • Precious Shipping positive about dry bulk prospects
    Bangkok-listed dry bulk owner marks year-end with a return to the black
  • DSME secures $360m order to build two LNG carriers
    The vessels are expected to be delivered by June 2020
  • DP World volume up 10.1% in 2017
    Port operator expects to continue to grow ahead of market in 2018

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • XPO to boost tech spending, make acquisitions in 2018
  • Resin packager bolsters Charleston's export business
  • Galveston's roll-on roll-off, project, reefer focus is working
  • NY-NJ posts largest cargo volume increase in over five years
  • Western Canada delays raise peak capacity questions
  • Lagos barge service helps ease road congestion
  • US truckload spot rates slip, but remain high
  • PIL's break from VSAs complicates Asia-ECSA trade

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Stolt-Nielsen to buy back $30m in shares
    Oslo-listed tanker owner will repurchase $28.3m in shares after buying back $1.7m in stock in March 2016.
  • KNOT Offshore investor sells $4.3m in shares
    Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors drops stake in New York-listed master limited partnership (MLP) to 6.27%.
  • Bulkseas keen on more capesizes after Bulk India buy
    Greece's Bulkseas Marine Management confirmed the purchase of its first capesize vessel and said the company is keen on buying a few more, if it can get the right price for them. Company managers at the Stavros Meimetis-led company said the outfit has agreed to buy the 177,600-dwt Bulk India (built 2004) from Japan's Nissen Kaiun. The deal was agreed about three weeks ago at a price of $14.2m. T
  • NRS talks with V.Group in final furlong
    Shipmanagement giant tipped to head a line of up to 15 interested parties.
  • Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly'
    Product tanker owner sees uptick in long-term cover from trading houses as bullish sign for market.
  • DryShips lines up $50m share buyback plan
    Stock repurchase is announced alongside latest quarterly dividend payment.
  • BNY Mellon take piece of Scorpio Tankers
    US-based asset manager takes first piece of owner of largest product tanker fleet.
  • TechnipFMC buys Island Offshore Subsea
    New York-listed group's move kicks off wider cooperation with Norwegian owner.
  • DFDS completes $50m share buyback
    Danish ro-ro owner meets target set back in August.
  • Ardmore Shipping edges ahead of fourth quarter forecasts
    Fourth quarter loss is not as deep as analysts had chartered.
  • Klaveness opens pop-up Dubai office
    Bulker owner's new base will only be around for 11 days.
  • 'Disruption is the new black'
    Topaz Energy and Marine CEO Rene Kofod-Olsen says OSV owners must adapt to prosper in a post-crisis world.
  • Navios Acquisition closes in on leaseback
    Transaction would refinance debt on a quartet of product tankers.
  • CJC shoots for expansion with new hires
    Senior partners joining in Singapore, London as law firm takes next global step.
  • Hoegh Giant gets to work with spot market exposure
    Hoegh LNG has secured some exposure to the rising LNG carrier market spot with one of its FSRUs beginning a deal with Gas Natural today. Stohle stresses contingency plans amid project concern Oslo-listed Hoegh says the 170,000-cbm Hoegh Giant (built 2017) started a three year charter and is bound for the US to load its first cargo. Gas Natural has the option to use the vessel as an FSRU but for
  • Winning Shipping tied to twin capesize deal
    Brokers flag up double bulker addition running to almost $50m.
  • DHT Holdings 'preserves muscle' as tanker market sags
    Further acquisitions off the menu for now after VLCC fleet was doubled in 2017.
  • JMU feels pinch from LNG carrier losses
    Japanese shipyard sees further pain to come as the result of production problems.
  • Crude hardest hit as stock slump takes 6% bite of shipping
    Pareto Securities analysts count the maritime cost of global stock selloff.
  • Tamai Steamship cuts nine-month loss
    Supramax owner forecasts a return to profit for the full year.
  • Former SBIC chairman held on fraud charge
    Vietnam accuses Nguyen Ngoc Su of making profit from bank deposit.
  • Crystal Cruises downsizes newbuildings
    Genting company redraws 100,000-gt design to offer "impeccable service".
  • Danko Koncar in talks over Arctech
    Croatian yard tycoon could buy control of USC-owned shipbuilder.
  • Nova Algoma Shortsea Carriers buys mini-bulker
    Swiss-Canadian joint venture completes second S&P deal in less than two months.
  • Ties of friendship helped Marco Polo revive
    New owner of OSV player counts CEO Sean Lee as childhood friend.
  • Acta Marine returns to Ulstein for second CSV
    Dutch firm orders vessel just a year after ordering first unit at Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Precious Shipping reports first quarterly profit since 2014
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner benefits from 30% year-on-year increase in freight rates.
  • Hyproc returns to Jiangnan for LPG carrier
    State-owned Algerian shipowner back in China to exercise option on mini-gas carrier.
  • Ship's bosun beaten by pirates off Vietnam
    Incident off Godau Anchorage first in a year to use violence, says security consultancy Gray Page.
  • Mermaid sees two heads as better than one
    Thai-backed offshore vessel operator has appointed a second chief operating officer.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • MOL, Total Marine Fuels ink charter contract for LNG bunker vessel
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and bunkering services provider Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS) have signed a ...
  • AAL, HMM launch Asia-Middle East multi-purpose service
    Singapore-based global ocean transport company AAL Shipping and South Korean container line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are combining for...
  • TITLE Act widely viewed as key element of fighting financial corruption
    The ability to incorporate in the U.S. without being subject to the same level of beneficial ownership transparency requirements as other d...
  • The tech-driven chassis provider
    On the surface, a chassis is a simple device - a steel frame with wheels for transporting ocean containers over the road. However, since t...
  • IANA: Intermodal volumes grow 5.4% 2017
    North American intermodal volumes grew 5.4 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year following a 2016 year in which shipment volumes fe...
  • Executive Moves: SEKO Logistics, Port Tampa Bay and Evans Distribution Systems
    SEKO Logistics has appointed Shawn Richard to the newly-created role of vice president of global airfreight. A 30-year logistics industry...
  • NWSA approves Clean Truck Program despite trucker opposition
    Managing members of the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, voted T...
  • U.S. trade deficit widens to 9-year high in 2017 despite Trump rhetoric
    The U.S. trade deficit - the amount by which the country's goods and services imports exceeds its exports - widened 12.1 percent to $566 bi...
  • Sen. Flake removes hold on Doud nomination as USTR ag rep
    Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., last Thursday released his hold on Gregg Doud, President Donald Trump's nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
  • Oil futures down after EIA data shows crude, product builds
    The oil complex turned lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed builds last week in inventories of crude, gasoline and distillates.
  • OPEC Jan crude output 32.46 mil b/d, up 60,000 b/d from Dec: Platts survey
    OPEC crude production averaged 32.46 million b/d in January.
  • Bayou Bridge pipeline shows lessons learned from Dakota Access fight
    Last year, a lawsuit threatened to block North Dakota crude oil from flowing quickly to the Texas Gulf Coast. Now another suit seeks to block that same oil stream from heading to export markets via the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port.
  • TANKERS: IMO 2020 0.5%S ceiling to prompt MR demand: Ardmore
    The IMO 2020 global sulfur ceiling decrease to 0.5% from 3.5% will increase Medium Range tanker demand, as these ships will be moving marine gasoil from the world's refining centers to far-flung bunker consumption areas, Ardmore Shipping CEO Anthony Gurnee said Wednesday.
  • Japan's oil industry ready to meet IMO bunker requirements: transport ministry
    An inter-industrial and ministerial meeting has found that the Japanese oil industry will be able to supply different grades of marine fuels for domestic bunker requirements under the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, an official at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said Wednesday.
  • USAC bunker fuel price drop coincides with fuel oil stocks build
    USAC fuel oil stocks rose 614,000 barrels to 7.105 million barrels, a 9.45% increase.
  • Ex-BP marine fuels manager, Pacific Prime director to stand trial on graft charges
    Koh allegedly transferred $3.95 million to Chang between 2006 and 2010.
  • Taiwan's CPC to introduce MGO, discontinue supply of MDO from March 1
    The switchover takes effect at all ports such as Kaohsiung, Keelung, Taichung, Suao and Hualien.
  • TRADER NOTE: OceanConnect Marine hires traders to start S Korean trading desk
    The desk is headed by Joon Kim and includes traders Daniel Park and Danny Han.
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo inks deal with South Korea's Hyundai to develop LPG dual fuel engines for ships
    The move towards lower emission limits is set to accelerate LPG's uptake as a marine fuel.
  • OPEC oil output to average 32.43 mil b/d in 2018, 32.7 mil b/d in 2019: EIA
    Rapid declines in Venezuelan crude oil output was also likely contributing to higher crude oil prices, it said.
  • FUTURES : Crude rises on API data, recovery in US stock market
    For the week ended January 30, API reported a surprise draw of 1.050 million barrels of US crude inventories.

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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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