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BRIEFS
March 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping carriers' consolidation nears end: Lars Jensen
  • Port Tracker report indicates growth, but fears 'tariff war' talk
  • HK economy could be victim of China-US steel tariff war
  • Death toll from Maersk Honam fire rises to five, shipping line says
  • DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure
  • Djibouti signs port deal with Singapore's PIL after DP World expelled
  • Singapore's Blue Water Forwarding wins long-sought Houston contract
  • Special arrangements for Hong Kong-Philippines yacht race
  • Cathay Pacific forecast to face estimated loss of US$357m in 2017
  • US CBP comes up with strategy to deal with e-commerce rapid growth
  • Panalpina's Boehringer to lead strategic customer development

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • ONE announces new services between Indian Ocean / Subcontinent, Middle East & Europe
  • Remains of three of the four missing crew members found on board Maersk Honam
  • WISTA International appoints Diversity Committee
  • List of UNNATI initiatives for Major Ports
  • New tariffs seen threatening import growth at container ports in US
  • Operationalisation of "one time default intimation" to shipping lines by DPD importers at JNCH
  • Project to boost all-round performance of Major Ports being expeditiously implemented
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves new high in container handling
  • E-way required only where value of consignment exceeds INR 50,000
  • Input tax refund to exporters being speeded up
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable to deliberate on key issues in cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Not everything has a flow in it
  • Driverless trucks on roads in Atlanta area
  • Champ Cargosystems joins Air Cargo Belgium
  • Women's logistics network in Switzerland too
  • A payload giant for narrow city roads
  • Geodis puts air & ocean online
  • Huettemann ups turnover and expands
  • DHL linking up infrastructure in Vienna
  • Tender launched for Portugal - Spain railfreight line
  • ACL Airshop expands globally
  • Lateral development of Rotterdam's 2017 market share
  • DFDS redesigns Italian business
  • New Stef service proving popular
  • OOCL accomplishes turnaround
  • Dnata implements i-Cargo system from IBS
  • Rail line reopens between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
  • Hanon moves to online freight payment specialist

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Dutch flag vessels nearing government approval for use of private armed guards
  • Is there appetite for innovation in freight derivatives?
  • CMA 2018 Commodore Sabrina Chao stresses importance of Asian shipping
  • How Singapore, the world's top maritime hub, can raise its ship finance game
  • Profit potential looms large at CMA
  • HMM drops options on five VLCCs
  • KSP restructures Vietnam services
  • Korean region in jobs crisis over STX O&S and Sungdong
  • New capital mix implies higher foreclosure risk in next slump

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • How blockchain can play a life-saving role in the war against fake medication
  • Calmer waters for box trades this year as supply:demand ratio evens out
  • IATA presents the FACEs of the future, as the air cargo industry evolves
  • Insurers brace for multi-million-dollar claims as Maersk Honam is towed to port
  • Waymo, Uber, Starsky, Embark and Tesla out of stealth mode
  • App to improve working conditions in Bangladesh has good intentions...
  • New cool chain facilities take Dallas Fort Worth a step closer to its goal

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Bordelon adds 65 t SMTS crane to PSV to create ULIV
  • VIDEO: Fincantieri starts Silver Spirit stretch
  • Joe Hudspeth to join BAE Systems Power & Propulsion Solutions
  • GD Electric Boat gets $696 million for Virginia class long lead material
  • Wiernicki to CMA: New normal means nothing is normal
  • Canadian shipyard demonstrates its LNG conversion capabilities
  • I-Tech moves to strengthen Selektope supply chain

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • If the downturn can't go on forever, it still has teeth
    Michael Gove might just be right about experts, at least when it comes to shipping
  • Shipowners are not asking for autonomous shipping, technology companies are pushing it
    While renewed development in shipping is to be welcomed, there is little demand from shipping for autonomous vessels, other than...
  • Open-loop scrubbers could be obsolete in five years
    A crackdown by green-leaning European countries on current waste standards from open-loop scrubbers could render them obsolete in five years
  • Lighthouse says final Bottiglieri court decision is 'still pending'
    Banks' acceptance of Bain-GBSC package is valid only if rival is ruled out, says Italian-Greek joint venture
  • GPH bullish on future ahead of Turkish recovery
    Chief executive is optimistic on a potential concession in Cuba and adamant Turkish ports will flourish in two years
  • KMTC and SITC to launch joint Japan-Thailand service
    New service, to be called VTX3, will launch on April 15
  • Intertanko chairman advocates revision of Worldscale system
    Worldscale identified as barrier to prompt hire payment and a liquid futures market
  • US told to stay out of IMO greenhouse gas debate
    Unhelpful focus on IMO process could stymie completion of crucial carbon reduction strategy at the eleventh hour, warns ICS secretary-general...
  • Parker Harrison named Wista US president
    Crowley vice-president of procurement takes over helm of networking group from Total Marine Solutions president Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons
  • Cyclones hammer grounded Kea Trader
    Ruptured halves collide and limited oil leaks
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief stands down
    Han Guomin retires having been at the helm of the company for nearly 10 years
  • Global box traffic makes a strong start to the year
    Volumes up 5.1%, but east-west majors see contrasting fortunes
  • South Korea to subsidise two cities hit hard by shipbuilding woes
    Government sets up a special Won130bn loans fund for businesses and extends expiry dates for existing loans
  • CIMC to issue shares in Hong Kong amid restructuring
    Proposed issue comes after the company gave up on its private placement on the Shenzhen bourse due to changed market...
  • TEN's operating performance still strong in 2017: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: TEN, Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways and Torm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • FEU Asia-US West Coast spot rates fall below $1,000
  • Brazil deploys troops to reduce Rio de Janiero cargo robberies
  • US truck spot rates hit second-strongest in two decades
  • Road work, year-end cargo rush cause JNPT truck back-up
  • LA-LB's PierPass inches toward flat but lower fee
  • Puerto Rico's shipments focus on relief, not infrastructure upgrades
  • China-Europe rail link gets Rotterdam thinking
  • Analysis: Domino effect grips US intermodal industry

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Rosco's buyer? It's not GoodBulk
    Sources rule out John Michael Radziwill-led vehicle as buyer of 11-unit fleet as puzzle deepens.
  • Robo-shipping's safety still an issue
    Industry has not developed means to control autonomous ships that malfunction in open waters, according to experts.
  • Shipping M&A is no game, or maybe it is
    Advisor on Euronav-Gener8 deal walks through rationale behind mergers and acquisition deals.
  • Scrubber users will have to buy fuel on term contracts
    Owners will no loner be able to buy high-sulphur fuel oil for their exhaust gas scrubber-laden ships on spot market due to future lack of such fueling stations, an expert with ExxonMobil says.
  • US judge issues restraining order against Aegean Marine deal
    Shareholder vote on Melissanidis is 'sacrosanct', court says.
  • US Coast Guard readies to enforce IMO 2020
    Rear admiral puts shipowners on notice that regulatory regime will only get stricter as new areas come into focus.
  • New fund puts dry bulk FFAs in public market
    New Jersey-based ETF manager looks to capitalise on growing interest in dry bulk markets.
  • Greek bank forces sale of abandoned tanker
    National Bank of Greece tries to offload vessel formerly chartered by NewLead.
  • Trafigura banks $400m from bond issue
    Trading giant Trafigura has tapped the US dollar senior bond market for the first time. Trafigura yesterday raised $400m via a five year bond, which will be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly' Proceeds will go towards refinancing EUR 607m ($751m) of bond debt due to mature in November 2018. It follows a $600m bond issued in Singapore in March last year
  • Investor takes action against Uljanik Plovidba
    Croatian owner seeks to protect changes to company statutes.
  • Navios Midstream VLCC veteran joins scrapping train
    Tanker owned by MLP reported to be heading for demolition in $17m deal.
  • Tanker crew critically injured in blast
    Grolite Shipping vessel hit by explosion and fire in Malaysia.
  • Navibulgar crewman dies in fire
    Bulgarian inhaled smoke after cabin blaze on ro-ro.
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation eyes LNG newbuildings
    Price and settled technology make Korean newbuildings appealing to Greek shipowner.
  • Tsakos: TEN to scrap VLCC or Intertanko will shoot me
    Chief executive says veteran tanker could sell for around $20m in this quarter or the next.
  • OOIL CFO wary of Trump's trade war
    Alan Tung keeping close eye on how other countries will react to steel tariffs.
  • Color Group eyes bonds after dropping IPO
    Norwegian ro-pax owner hitting the road as it lines up Oslo issue.
  • Maersk declares general average after fire
    Partner MSC told all its boxes will be kept under control of adjuster RHL until security arrangements made.
  • MSC starts con-ro run to Turkey
    Aponte-controlled group using two ships for Italy service.
  • Navios Partners dividend arrives quicker than expected
    A reintroduction of dividend payments at Navios Maritime Partners has arrived faster than analysts were expecting. The New York-listed shipowner yesterday announced a new distribution of $0.08 per common unit at the same time as revealing a bulker buy. Noah Parquette of JP Morgan says the payments, which will start in May, had been anticipated to return at the end of the third quarter of 2018.
  • Condor denies $3.42 per hour pay claim
    RMT union planning protest against alleged low pay for ferry workers.
  • Monjasa launches bunker training scheme
    Danish fuel and tanker group recruiting for two-year course in changing sector.
  • Two halves of Kea Trader smashed together
    Hold 3 "disintegrates" in heavy cyclones in South Pacific, while limited oil deposits escape stricken vessel.
  • Tufton fund doubles fleet with boxship buys
    Deal takes spending on containerships to over $43m since London initial public offering.
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $1.1bn in rights issue
    South Korean yard giant sees debt-to-equity ratio trimmed to 78% following fund raiser.
  • Triyards launches search for new CFO
    Departure comes at critical time for Singapore-listed company as it looks to find new backer.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Southern California ports thrive in February
    The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both increased container throughput in February 2018 from 12 months earlier, the Southern Californi...
  • Flake introduces bill to block steel, aluminum tariffs
    Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Monday, introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump's "Section 232" tariffs on steel and aluminum f...
  • Trump sends Tillerson packing
    President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. "Mike Pompe...
  • NRF: U.S. container import growth slows in January
    Import volumes at major retail container ports in the United States grew 1.8 percent to 1.73 million TEUs in January 2018 compared with the...
  • Remains found on board Maersk Honam
    The remains of three of the four missing Maersk Honam crew members have been found on board the vessel, Maersk Line revealed Monday. "Give...
  • New freight audit tools for Haven
    The global transportation management software (TMS) provider Haven said Tuesday it has added new tools to its platform to automate freight ...
  • CBP details e-commerce strategy
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week released a long-awaited strategy document for how the agency will contend with the secur...
  • Trucking firm fined for overcharging Postal Service
    The U.S. Justice Department said Mt. Crawford, Va.-based Beam Bros. Trucking (BBT), and owners Gerald Beam and Garland Beam, have agreed to...
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Florida remains in federal offshore oil, gas plan: US Interior chief
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday that federal waters offshore Florida remain in the proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan
  • Tillerson's departure imperils Iran deal, shifts path on Venezuela oil sanctions: analysts
    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had removed Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, a move likely to end US involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and alter the administration's plans for sanctions on Venezuela
  • NYMEX crude's April/May contango weighs on oil complex
    Oil futures fell Tuesday as support faded from US economic data as well as the exit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, giving way to pressure from crude's weaker term structure. NYMEX crude's April/May spread settled at a contango of 4 cents/b Tuesday, compared with a backwardation of 3 cents/b Monday.
  • Japan seeks answers in light crudes, gasoil blending to meet IMO mandate
    Japanese refiners are preparing themselves to meet the IMO 2020 low-sulfur mandate through a plan that could involve processing lighter crudes and blending export-grade gasoil with high sulfur fuel oil to create a new marine fuel
  • IMO 2020 compliance to be strong, WAF refiners to benefit: sources
    Compliance by the global refining and shipping industry is expected to be high once the IMO sulfur cap on bunker fuel emissions kicks off in 2020, delegates at the African Refiners Association said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Engen returns from planned maintenance: sources
  • Uncertainty looms over extent of scrubber use ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    Pricing will be the ultimate deciding factor to determine the choice of bunker fuel, sources said.
  • Singapore February bunker fuel sales gain 8% on year to 4.14 million mt
    Sales fell by 10.2% from January's levels.
  • Singapore gasoil trading volumes spike to above 5 mil barrels
    The trades -- comprising 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- were at 4.27 million barrels for the week ended March 9.
  • LNG tanker Patris scheduled to arrive at Cove Point terminal in April: Platts cFlow
    The BP chartered Patris is currently in the Arabian Sea and scheduled to arrive at Cove Point on April 9.
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on expected stock build
    Crude oil prices fell on concerns of surging US production and a slowing in exports could push inventories in the US higher, some analysts from ANZ said.

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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
››› 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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