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June 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach
  • International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban
  • Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world
  • LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget
  • Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port
  • As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk
  • Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service
  • Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so
  • Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage'
  • ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest
  • South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1
  • US implements new air cargo security requirements
  • Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem
  • Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers
  • Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek
  • ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1
  • MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier
  • New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced
  • NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
  • Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year
  • Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year
  • APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq
  • Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub
  • DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug
  • Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport
  • Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019
  • Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed
  • DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years
  • GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing importance
  • Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker
  • Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office
  • Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre
  • Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg
  • K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue
  • Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks
  • Mexicans to serve Madrid more often
  • Evergreen & partners launch CAE service
  • Ports of Indiana names new CEO
  • Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo
  • Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project
  • Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet
  • Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol
  • Fresh capital for MPCC
  • Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board
  • Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor
  • Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin
  • New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders
  • Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer
  • Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE
  • Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia
  • Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative
  • China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt
  • Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations
  • US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking
  • Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation
  • Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners
  • Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future
  • Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality
  • Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France
  • Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator
  • Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform
  • Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling
  • U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List"
  • Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises
  • BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software
  • Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav
    Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US
  • Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users
    Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it...
  • Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again
    Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also...
  • ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling
    A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges
  • Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea
    Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts
  • 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability
    Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today
  • Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption
    The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to...
  • APL launches new Asia services
    New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia
  • Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit
    Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has...
  • US to decide on China tariffs
    President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's...
  • Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision
    Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap
  • Daily Briefing
    Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short | Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive...
  • Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety
    If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of...
  • Crew member killed in tanker explosion
    Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking
  • India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout
  • Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays
  • US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans
  • Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers
  • Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation
    Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners.
  • Seaways set to surprise
    New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week.
  • Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified'
    Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges.
  • For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York?
    What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls
  • Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance
    But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good
  • German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital
    Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again
  • Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road
    China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string
  • Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror
    New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers
  • Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles
    Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet
  • Vroon offloads third product tanker
  • Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows
    Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets
  • Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea'
    Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied
  • Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle'
  • Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda
    Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens
  • Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party
  • Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'?
    Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt
  • Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry
    Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market
  • Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding
    Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay
  • London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun
    P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile
  • Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey
  • Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off
    Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear
  • Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale'
  • Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings
    Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series
  • Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues
  • BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC
  • SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers
  • Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes
    Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive
  • Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit
  • Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector
  • Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio
    List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream
  • Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU
  • World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition
    Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three
  • SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out
  • Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up
  • Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support
    A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore
  • Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy
    Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports
  • Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades
    Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink
  • Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump
  • Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio
    Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot
  • Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS
  • Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair
  • Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast
    Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June
  • CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale
    Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Is container shipping industry boxed in?
    During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ...
  • HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari...
  • Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop
    Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port...
  • How to be shipper of choice in carrier market
    As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge...
  • DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model
    DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry...
  • SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging
    The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca...
  • European shippers protest bunker surcharges
    The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch...
  • Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus
    A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A...
  • Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping
    The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost
    Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period.
  • TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low
    Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months.
  • Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders
    Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said.
  • Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices
    Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday.
  • Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather
    Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production
    Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks
    China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said.
  • OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process
    The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December.
  • Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline
    The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery.
  • US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices
    An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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