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August 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay suffers profit loss, but revenue rises in first half as cargo gains
  • Drewry paints positive picture for demand growth at global container ports
  • Trade war: Trump administration finalises US$16 billion China tariff list
  • Deutsche Post DHL quarterly profit falls 14.3pc as revenues rise 1.4pc
  • Japan's ONE urges Malaysia to reduce red tape within its terminal sector
  • BNSF's profit soars 37pc to US$1.3 billion as revenues surges 12pc
  • Crypto currency used to pay electronically for moving boxes on MCC ship
  • Indian products more competitive with US-China trade war, says CII
  • XPO Logistics profit soars 189pc to US$137.5 million, revenues rise 16pc
  • Global forwarding market reaps rewards of recovery in worldwide demand
  • US truck tonnage falls in June from May but increases 7.9pc in first half
  • Joint TT Club and McKinsey report concludes boxes face digital future
  • Rotterdam port congestion is reduced by fixing barge times
  • Cathay Pacific makes gains in corporate austerity drive after 18 months
  • Trade war could soften otherwise strong demand outlook for cargo: IATA
  • Vizag Airport posts 15.4pc cargo gain to 1,481 tonnes - accent of pharma
  • TSA's funding shortage induces switch to web browser to access more

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Cargo leader Ryder Lines to mentor business aspirants
  • Expanding containerised reefer trade will support freight rates, says forecast
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhancing East Africa product through EAS 2 connecting Nhava Sheva & Mundra
  • DP World acquires 100 pc of Unifeeder
  • Form submission requirements at Fujairah
  • JNPT Trade Notice on Gate Automation
  • NHAI invites bids for second bundle of national highways under Toll Operate Transfer mode
  • Govt doubles import duty on numerous textile products
  • IMF forecasts over 7 pc growth for India
  • Niryat Mitra mobile app for promoting India's international trade launched
  • Solar industry equipment transportation market projected to see impressive growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Air Canada Cargo first to receive Iata CEIV Live Animals...

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • New DCA head William Doyle set to advance American dredging
  • Commercial dredging bodies call for science-based regulations
  • ICBC Financial Leasing and Vitol ink 11-tanker sale-and-leaseback deal
  • DHT hit by VLCC spot market weakness
  • Maersk issues profit warning on container rate and fuel price outlook
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding offered site for second Philippines yard
  • Abu Dhabi eyes regional ro-ro hub at Khalifa Port
  • 'Perfect storm' hits ship scrapping, with prices down in all markets
  • Rising bunker fuel costs could drive up Worldscale flat rates by nearly a fifth
  • UASC sues World Fuel Services for off-spec bunker fuel

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Maersk revises Q1 bullish forecast and follows Hapag-Lloyd with profit warning
  • US-China spat set to put a dampener on trade, but air charter sector could fly
  • Express and auto industry growth keeps Mexico's TSM freighter fleet growing
  • Volumes up but profits down for ICTSI in H1
  • Logistics companies appear to be unprepared for Brexit
  • DHL Q2 profits drop was expected, as PeP division comes up short

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Damen to supply key components for Chilean polar vessel
  • GD BIW awarded $33.6 million mod to LCS support contract
  • McQuilling releases 2018 mid-year tanker outlook update
  • CSSC plans to expand its marine equipment service business
  • Moran Shipping Agencies teams with NCC on maritime cyber security
  • Golden Gate ferry gets Ecospeed coating system
  • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has a new strategic plan
  • Navy officer pleads guilty to role in $2.7 million procurement scam
  • Solstad Farstad and SBM renew Normand Installer frame agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • China spares crude in latest skirmish of trade war
    Even if tariffs on US crude are to go ahead eventually, the overall impact on tanker markets could be negligible...
  • Human error remains key factor in global shipping claims
    Big shipping losses continue to fall but emerging trends combined with perennial human error could increase claims
  • Norden cuts full-year results forecast on worsening tanker markets
    The company's dry operator unit is exceeding expectations, leading to a full-year revision upwards, while its dry owner unit has...
  • Angelicoussis converts second FSRU order to additional LNG carrier
    Greek owner might be showing caution on FSRU expansion - or just optimism about the LNG shipping market
  • Glencore reports smaller charter book
    Robust first-half earnings performances have put the trading giant its best financial position since the 2011 IPO
  • International Seaways boosts cash piles despite weaker results
    New York-listed owner sells four crude and product tankers for $69m during the second quarter
  • Celebrating outstanding achievements across the SAMEA region
    Lloyd's List returns to Dubai in November for its annual celebration of maritime excellence across the South Asia, Middle East and...
  • D'Amico's dry bulk unit eyes scrubbers for bigger vessels
    Luciano Bonaso says he has no fleet expansion plans just yet
  • D'Amico expects volatility in dry bulk markets in the coming quarters
    More participants sought for Medi Supramax pool as D'Amico sees more volatility in the markets
  • Feeder regroupment continues as Arkon launches new German alliance
    Move comes after DP World swoop on Unifeeder
  • Boxship and LPG carrier collide off Gibraltar
    No injury or pollution, but both vessels reported damaged
  • Capacity cuts set to see increased boxship idling
    Analysts forecast increased lay-up in face of slack season slowdown
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran sanctions kick in despite EU 'protection' | DP World diversifies into ships | Maersk outlook looks bluer | The...
  • Yangzijiang perks up on increased deliveries and new orders
    Second-quarter net profit jumps 38% to $146m as revenue soars 110% to $1.2bn
  • Star Bulk 'optimistic' after posting third straight profitable quarter
    Major US-listed bulker owner enters third quarter with bigger fleet fixed at higher charter rates
  • Eagle Bulk posts profits on improved dry bulk markets
    Update:US-based supramax-focused owner is targeting further acquisitions
  • DHT posts $28m net losses in second quarter
    Update: Company executives expect earnings upside in coming quarters while planning to trade scrubber-installed vessels in spot markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Former Amazon exec targets LTL data to speed-up XPO
  • Containers out of sights of newest round of US tariffs
  • UP-CSX interchange changes send shippers scrambling
  • JNPT productivity program pays off in July, data show
  • Strike causes 2,000-container Chittagong backlog
  • Global air cargo slowdown intensifies amid trade tension

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • DHT Holdings shrugs off loss of US shale oil cargoes to trade war
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld not worried by latest twist in standoff between US and China, with VLCC market "slowly turning positive".
  • D'Amico International Shipping adds to leaseback tally
    Italian shipowner offloads vessel for almost $30m to boost company liquidity.
  • DHT mulls 'numerous proposals' to fund VLCC scrubber project
    Shipowner is not looking to give away the upside by locking VLCCs into fixed rate deals.
  • TransAtlantic Lines sued for almost $8m
    Keybank National Association seeks $7.8m from US-based diversified shipowner for 2015 loan.
  • Norden lowers profit forecast amid tanker market trouble
    Product tanker division will remain in the red in 2018, owner says as it offers glimpse of second quarter figures.
  • Pangaea Logistics returns to black
    Drybulk logistics firm and shipowner saw higher revenue amid improved charter rates and lower expenses.
  • Pacific Basin tipped for supramax purchase
    Ship would fit strategy outlined by chief executive last week.
  • International Seaways widens loss
    US-listed diversfied tanker owner's second quarter results, which include $4.9m in credit facility-related charges, beat Wall Street consensus.
  • Star strikes fresh loan and inks leaseback to support Songa deal
    Financing updates come alongside second quarter profit and promising third quarter guidance.
  • CSSC to expand marine equipment service
    State-owned Chinese shipbuilder will announce details of expansion plan next month.
  • Maersk gains more ground after first profit warning in four years
    Danish shipowner sees stock tick up again with analysts suggesting further forecast revisions unlikely.
  • Maritime lending flat at KfW-IPEX Bank
    Commitments to shipping remain at EUR 1bn ($1.16bn ) for the first half of this year.
  • Idle containership capacity could double by year-end
    Trade wars, low scrapping, newbuilding deliveries and unexpected discipline all playing a part, Alphaliner says.
  • Solstad Farstad inks new deal with SBM Offshore
    Solstad Farstad has secured additional work for one of its construction support vessels. SMB Offshore has renewed a framework agreement for the 31,360-bhp Normand Installer (built 2006) it announced today. The FPSO specialist, which is the joint-owner of the vessel, will use it for at least 114 days in 2019 and a minimum of 105 days in 2020. Calls to chief executive Lars Peder Solstad seeking
  • German feeder owners jump on consolidation bandwagon
    Jungerhans, Wessels, Nordic Hamburg, JSP and HS Schiffahrt combine in 90-vessel chartering venture
  • Glencore charter book at $227m as tankers remain 'lackluster'
    Information released amid upturn in first half profit at London-listed heavyweight.
  • Pelayaran United quits the tanker game
    Indonesian owner Pelayaran United Maritime (PUM) is returning to its tugboat roots after selling its only products tanker for scrap.
  • MISC reduced to 'sell' at UOB Kay Hian
    Analyst adopts wait and see attitude, preferring to see rate recovery in fourth quarter.
  • Yangzijiang first half order haul worth nearly $1bn
    Strong operational and financial performance in contrast with 38% share price decline year-to-date.
  • Navigator advances on financing for ethylene export terminal
    Company to withhold paying dividends for the next two years under new debt financing terms for existing loans.
  • Canadian LPG set to gain from US-China tariff spat
    Shipowner also bullish on Houston ethylene export terminal, which is due to come on-line in 2019.
  • Star Bulk Carriers result beats street estimates
    Bulker owner optimistic about market fundamentals given strengthening rate and asset value environment.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Expeditors' earnings keep climbing
    Expeditors International of Washington Inc. turned in another strong quarterly result for the second quarter of 2018, with net earnings surging 29 percent to $140.6 million compared with the same 2017 period following a 45.6 percent year-over-year jump in Q1, according to the company's latest financial statements.
  • Missouri asks to reup CDL test reprieve
    The state of Missouri wants to continue to waive a knowledge test for qualified veterans seeking commercial driver's licenses.
  • Amber Road reduces net loss
    Amber Road Inc., a global trade management software provider, softened its net loss in the second quarter of 2018 to a $3.2 million loss, compared to a $4.5 million loss for the second quarter of 2017.
  • Trade tensions dampen air freight
    Growth in global air freight volumes slowed for the second straight month in June after accelerating considerably April.
  • FMC grants OOCL, COSCO exemption
    COSCO Shipping Lines and Orient Overseas Container Line will have less regulatory paperwork to perform and will be able to work as a single entity as a result of a decision announced today by the Federal Maritime Commission.
  • U.S., China mobilize for trade war round two
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday evening finalized a second tranche of 25 percent tariffs to be imposed on China following Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, deleting intermodal shipping containers and four other tariff lines from an initial list of 284 tariff subheadings spanning $16 billion in 2017 import value. China responded in kind Wednesday morning, releasing a lis
  • Roadrunner posts $42 million loss in Q2
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. posted a $42 million net loss for the second quarter of 2018, compared to a net loss of $37.9 million for last year's second quarter, according to the company's latest financial statements.
  • Both sides in Airbus case seek WTO adjudicators
    The EU recently requested formation of a World Trade Organization dispute panel to determine whether it complied with a prior WTO Appellate Body ruling calling for it to end subsidies for Airbus aircraft manufacturing. The request comes after the United States challenged the EU's compliance with that May 15 ruling at a WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting on May 28.
  • CSX realigns management structure
    CSX Corp. on Tuesday announced a new operating management structure that decentralizes operational and support functions. The changes are a continuation of the Class I railway's precision scheduled railroading transformation, an

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 8, 2018
  • Petroleum futures tumble on US-China trade war, EIA data
  • China removes US crude oil from latest round of import tariffs
  • Bunker operations, congestion at Gibraltar edge up on week on fog
    The number of bunker supply operations and vessels waiting at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar edged up on the week Wednesday
  • HSFO tightens at Augusta on regional refinery maintenance
  • Navig8 takes delivery of first scrubber-fitted LR2 tanker
    The company has ordered scrubbers for eight of its 110,660-dwt newbuilds.
  • Saudi production data catches market by surprise, but not all are convinced
    The country crude production by 200,000 b/d in July, after it announced that it would pump 11 million b/d.
  • Iran's oil export descent starts accelerate in July
    Exports to South Korea, Europe fell steadily as these buyers start to elsewhere.

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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
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
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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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