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BRIEFS
November 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Nine carriers and terminal operators to establish block chain system
  • OOCL expands to New Zealand with North Asia Express starting January 1
  • ICS chairman calls for greater regulation of seafarer training from UN
  • Port of Hamburg plunges ahead towards a more fully digital operation
  • Georgia's plans focus on boosting ro/ro handling capacity for vehicles
  • Reducing ship speeds helps ease stress of noise pollution on marine animals
  • Accounting giant KPMG cheers UK's massive national roads funding hike
  • India's Container Corp achieves profit in Q2 FY19 on bigger market share
  • Canada crude collapses amid lack of rail cars in Alberta to move oil exports
  • Cathay Pacific data breach probed by Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner
  • JD.com starts dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery reliability
  • GlobalBeacon said to meet latest ICAO airline flight tracking standards
  • DSV withdraws offer to buy CEVA Logistics' shares at US$30 a piece
  • Supply chain requires data, intelligence sharing among multiple parties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A reliable place
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • Canada: new shipping records for grain and biofuels
  • Espo's old and new chairman confirmed
  • Hub Group snapping up Casestack
  • Virgin doubles South Africa cargo capacity
  • Over 400 freight trains to/from Asia dispatched
  • 1,000 reefers ordered by Textainer
  • Hapag Lloyd: more volumes, results move sideways
  • Fashion retailer digitalising supply chain with Setlog
  • Uni Carriers Europe appoints sales & marketing EVP
  • Ownership change for two US short line railroads
  • LOT's most modern aircraft celebrate Polish independence
  • Green Cargo welcomes new CEO
  • Interroll equipment for shoe manufacturer
  • Favourable course for Finnlines in 2018
  • More trains between Kazakhstan and Finland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Small airport in southern Italy with big cross-border plans

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Paolo d'Amico takes over as CEO at loss-making DIS
  • Iranian sanctions set to drive US LPG exports growth to Asia
  • Lloyd's sees another syndicate walk away from marine
  • Yangzijiang eyes LNG sector via Mitsui JV
  • Hapag-Lloyd climbs into the black
  • LSFO the way to sulphur cap compliance, says Precious Shipping chief
  • Seoul responds to shipbuilding row with Japan
  • Norden sees end to 'worst tanker market in a decade'

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • London Gateway wins 2M Asia-Europe service as Maersk tries to reduce 'unexpected disruptions'
  • Hapag-Lloyd's third-quarter turnaround sees it steam back into profit
  • Logistics must attract a more diverse workforce, or lose out on 'good minds'
  • Shareholders soften stance as Wincanton enjoys stronger results and new chair
  • TSA allows third parties to certify sniffer dogs for air cargo screening
  • Market Insight - DHL Global Forwarding back with a bang: could an IPO be its next move?
  • Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Damen ASD Tugs 3212 go to work for Smit Lamnalco in Australia
  • VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug
  • Federal grand jury indicts captain of deadly duck boat
  • New Wärtsilä system helps big ships enter tight locks
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug series for Foss Maritime
  • Keel laid for America's first zero emission ferry
  • J-ENG LP-SCR now in service in 600 TEU containership
  • Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Aegean Marine creditors move to block 'loan-to-own' strategy
    The group of creditors calls for an extensive investigation into Mercuria's "undue control" and "bad faith conduct," which they say...
  • Tech start-ups face challenge to provide shipping solutions
    While their software tools can help with complex bunker procurement and other processes, it's a chicken-and-the-egg situation as shipping companies...
  • Concordia Maritime chief sees tide turning for tankers
    After many quarters of dismal rates, Concordia is finally seeing a turnaround in the tanker markets, for the better
  • Norwegian oil terminal shuts after ships collide
    The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil
  • Lloyd's List's Hong Kong seminar adds speakers
    New speakers include Vincent Lai, chief executive of Landbridge Holdings, and Deepak Saxena, part of Kerry Logistics' management team
  • Paolo d'Amico named to senior roles at Intertanko and DIS
    Mr d'Amico has also been appointed chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping
  • Viewpoint: We shall - and should -remember them
    An extraordinary book published recently offers a more intimate picture of the merchant seafarer's war
  • Genco sells older tonnage as it swings to profit
    US-based company has bought six vessels in recent months and hopes to complete the sale of five bulkers in total...
  • Safe Bulkers earnings climb on improved charter rates
    Safe Bulkers has agreed a number of loan amendments and refinancings, resulting in pushing back about $132m in balloon repayments
  • The global sulphur cap is about attitude, not technology
    While the Copenhagen shipping community is fully behind the date and the process of IMO 2020, there are many in...
  • Ardmore sees wider losses amid weak charter market
    The outlook remains positive for MR tonne-mile demand, said the company's chief executive, who cited oil consumption growth, refinery expansions...
  • V.Group launches innovative crew management app
    Shipmanagement group believes it will help raise crew retention rates and provide a competitive advantage
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit in third quarter
    Rising bunker costs lead to a large increase in Hapag-Lloyd's cost base only partially offset by increased liftings during the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé | Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • JNPT's October productivity gains boost year's performance
  • US shippers can reset supply chains clocks to gain truck capacity
  • Injection lifts Turvo to top VC funding sphere
  • Hapag-Lloyd's swing to profit eroded by higher fuel costs
  • When will trans-Pacific space and spot rate pressure ease?
  • Forwarders urged to fend off triple threat with technology

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Pangaea's results improve in better market
    Ed Coll-led bulker owner benefits from ability to move cargo through icy waters.
  • Economou control of Dryships strengthens with buyback
  • Royal Caribbean breaks earnings record
    New York-listed cruise major sees record revenue off of strong summer but misses Wall Street consensus.
  • Concordia Maritime to 'hedge' IMO 2020 fuel price spread
    The Swedish tanker owner is staying away from scrubbers as it expects cost difference between HSFO and LSFO to close over time.
  • US Coast Guard warns of GPS outages near Suez Canal
  • Spring Marine aframax links off the mark
  • The darker side of shipping is never too far from the surface
    Two events - the collapse of a bunker giant and allegations about the scuttling of a tanker - suggest the industry's reputation for intrigue is well deserved
  • Coal billionaire Du back in Sinochem takeover twist
    Tycoon's shock re-emergence after an absence of several months revives impetus for sale of chemical tanker subsidiary
  • Eisbeinessen celebrates 70th birthday in traditional style
  • Lines cash in as tariffs trigger a transpacific rates boom
    Operators hike rates and deploy bigger vessels as shippers rush to beat deadline for US action on Chinese imports
  • Mercuria takes centre stage after Aegean Marine goes into Chapter 11
    Swiss commodities and energy group lends funds to keep bunker company going while sale or restructuring can be organised
  • Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas
    Exports could boost MR tanker rates in the Pacific trades, which have been under-performing Atlantic markets
  • Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners
    Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group
  • KG fund relaunch reflects confidence in MPP sector
  • Thenamaris launches first Asia office in Singapore
  • Greek owners lead boxship scrapping
  • Hapag-Lloyd charter spree cheers up major owners
    Seaspan, Danaos and Capital Maritime secure long-term deals with German boxship giant
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries appears to dodge US sanctions over IRISL newbuildings
    Seven vessels from a $650m, 10-ship order made in 2016 are on Washington's sanctions list
  • Capital Gas keen on LNG newbuilding options
  • Cargo storage play confuses market
  • Fearnleys spells out 2022 shortfall for LNG shipping
    Broker says shift to multi-month contracts shows some charterers have been caught out by this quarter's stellar charter rate hikes
  • NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project
    Moss-type vessel is named as the preferred candidate for a job in West Africa
  • Trump's trade war hinders Delos gas carrier newbuilding orders
    China's retaliatory tariffs have put a $1.5bn very large ethane carrier deal in doubt
  • IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO
  • Indian yards miss out on latest list of EU-approved recyclers
    US, Turkish, Danish, Finnish and Italian facilities get green light to scrap European ships
  • Icon selling its only suezmax
  • NGM locks aframax tankers into one-year time charters
  • Horizon linked to purchase of pair of DHT aframaxes
  • Bihar International offloads older ships ahead of fleet renewal plans
    Saudi-owned tanker company sells another product carrier as it keeps an eye on the newbuilding market
  • Seven Islands scraps two veteran tankers
  • Aegean Marine on verge of collapse before fraud revealed
  • Vitol puts second VLCC into Tankers International pool
  • US imports from Venezuela a tonic for tankers
    Crude and product tanker shipments are booming in contrast to the South American country's dealings with China
  • Polaris sends another VLOC veteran to the scrapyard
  • Dship Carriers plots further vessel buys of newbuilds and secondhand tonnage
  • Novellas Union tanker freed after fuel arrest
    Joint venture between hedge fund and Union Maritime wins release of vessel from arrest in Texas by bunker supplier Integr8 Fuels
  • Fiori set for quick comeback as d'amico departure date nears
    Italian executive suggests he will not be away from shipping for long.
  • Mermaid narrows loss on lower costs
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri-led company sees slightly lower revenue amid competitive rate environment.
  • Concordia Maritime rejects lure of scrubbers
    Swedish tanker owner believes there will be plenty of LSFO to go around.
  • Spring Marine snaps up Hansa Treuhand aframax
  • d'Amico takes Intertanko chair and expands role at DIS
    Third generation shipowner succeeds Nikolas Tsakos at association and Marco Fiori at Milan-listed company.
  • MOL ordered to pay Total after VLCC accident halted voyage
    Landmark appeal ruling widens owners' obligations regarding "utmost despatch" despite tanker suffering water ingress in Suez Canal.
  • Reach charters Topaz subsea newbuilding
    Vard vessel will be upgraded with battery packs in long-term deal.
  • Shipowing investment returns on the rise at Wilhelmsen
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Glovis profit shares boost Oslo-listed company.
  • Commerzbank sheds $3.5bn of shipping loans
    German lender's asset recovery unit posts profit as problem portfolio slashed.
  • Equinor books Solstad PSV for up to four years
    Norwegian major secures Normand Skipper with two firm years and two of options.
  • Angelicoussis snaps up pair of suezmaxes at Daehan
    Maran Tankers adds newbuildings originally ordered by Norway's Faerder Tankers to its fleet
  • Navy ship takes on water after Tsakos aframax collision
    VIDEO: Seven minor injuries reported after clash off western Norway that left frigate at risk of sinking.
  • Subsea 7 vessel use highest since 2014
    OSV owner sees positive momentum in tendering activity.
  • Avance Gas could convert ships to LPG fuel
    VLGC owner also likely to use scrubbers and LSFO as it evaluates how to meet IMO 2020 rules.
  • Rate recovery helps to double Hapag-Lloyd profit
    Higher volumes, better vessel utilisation and synergies from UASC merger also contribute to better result.
  • Bourbon expects OSV rates to be "persistently low"
    Market still affected by over-capacity, French owner says.
  • Schulte veteran John Freydag moving on
    An established ace on the Schulte Group's container desk is leaving for pastures new.
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers shareholder looks to offload stake
    Pareto Securities retained by investor to offload up to 5.1m shares in OTC-listed shipowner.
  • Ezion Holdings sees financial performance deteriorate
    Lower charter rates and utilization continue to take their toll at Singapore listed company.
  • Kreuz Subsea mobilizes for two year India contract
    Deal will see private equity-backed company inspect offshore jackets off Mumbai for ONGC.
  • Safe Bulkers improves profit but misses estimates
    New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on higher charter rates and increase in average number of ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter
    Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping.
  • Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case
    The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Growing support for US effort to get Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday there is growing international support for the US campaign to push Iranian oil exports to zero.
  • Ukraine's October transit of Russian oil down 21% on year
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for export to Europe decreased by 21% year on year to 1.234 million mt in October from 1.558 million mt shipped in October 2017, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta reported Thursday.
  • Iraqi Gulf export terminals resume normal operations after weather-related delays
    Iraq southern crude terminals on the Persian Gulf are operating as normal after bad weather reduced exports by 76% across three days earlier this week.
  • Japan's Inpex to ship first Ichthys plant condensate in December
    Japan's Inpex will ship its first cargo of plant condensate from Australia's Ichthys LNG project in December, the company said Thursday.
  • Norway tanker collision disrupts Oseberg, Grane crude oil loadings
    Norway's state-controlled Equinor said Thursday it was suspending operations at the Sture oil terminal and adjoining Kollsnes gas plant after a tanker crashed into a Norwegian frigate, disrupting loadings of Grane and Oseberg crude.
  • Equinor restarts Sture crude terminal, gas plant, after shipping collision
    Norways state-controlled Equinor on Thursday resumed operations at the Sture terminal, loading point for around 15% of the country's crude, and the adjoining Kollsnes gas plant, after an oil tanker collided with a Norwegian frigate close to the terminal, it said.
  • ANALYSIS: Robust fuel oil, diesel markets dominate rest of the barrel
    The physical oil markets in Europe are experiencing some bewildering changes with both fuel oil and diesel crack spreads surging to recent highs.
  • Norway proposes scrubber ban, 0.1% sulfur bunker limit in fjords
    The Norwegian Maritime Association has proposed prohibiting ships from using exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, or burning fuel containing above 0.10% sulfur in the West Norwegian Fjords.
  • Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium rises to six-year high amid tight supply
    The Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel premium over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment rose to a six-year high of $17.82/mt at the Asian close on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Tight European FO availability could hamper arbitrage to Singapore
    European fuel oil has been bled dry by hefty Singapore requirements and, with the 380 CST east-west spread continuing to spike, it is unclear how long this arbitrage can be sustained before resupply for the city state has to be sourced from elsewhere, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks surge 33%, NWE remains tight: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub surged 33% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1,258,000 mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, on a lack of departures east this week, but demand remained strong and tight availability continued to plague the region.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Pressure builds for OPEC cuts ahead of key output talks
    The short-term supply picture has eased of late.
  • INTERVIEW: 0.5% and 3.5%-S bunkers spread could reach $400/mt in 2020 : consultant
    The exhaust gas cleaning systems ordering curve will flatten out shortly after 2020, Mortensen said.
  • International Seaways, Ardmore offer divergent scrubber strategies
    International Seaways' marine exhaust scrubber systems would be supplied by Clean Marine of Norway and Hyundai Global Service will install them.
  • TANKERS: Tanker companies look to switch LR2s into dirty market on rate strength
    Ardmore is planning to only switch older tonnage over to the Aframax sector, Gurnee said.

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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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