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BRIEFS
August 17, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Danaos sells 45.5pc of outstanding common stock to lenders in refinancing
  • Freight rates into US driven by capacity reductions and port call shifts
  • US pork giant: In 'sell it or smell it' trade, what China won't buy others will
  • IMO rule for lower sulphur fuel in 2020 may reduce Canadian oil demand
  • India's trade deficit biggest in 5 years, and is expected to widen more
  • Singapore's economy to expand 2.5 - 3.5pc after 3.5pc growth last year
  • HHLA first half revenues rise 17.9pc, as box revenue increased 2.2pc
  • Gateway tariff delay is forecast to knock 1-3pc off Westports' profits
  • Relaxation of cabotage stops Indian cargo being sent to foreign ports
  • 50pc tariff on steel imports from Turkey aims to bolster US steel industry
  • Shanghai Pudong Airport generates most outbound e-air waybills globally
  • Ethiopian Airline's FY2017/18 cargo traffic increases 18pc to 400,339 tons
  • Oslo Airport to award WFS operation of projected seafood cargo facility

International Transport Journalweb site
  • No minimum wage for cabotage
  • Versatile vehicle for use in forests
  • Mooy Logistics goes to the wall
  • 10,000th trailer joins fleet
  • SIPG invests in terminal handling equipment
  • Conditions for restart of Swiss Ju 52
  • Promotions at Europa in Dartford
  • Expansion work starts on Rochelle Railroad
  • Globaltranz scoops up Synch One
  • Papeete opts for new CCS
  • Longest SF Airlines route so far
  • New helicopter pilot at Panalpina
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • More railfreight to/from Felixstowe thanks to bridge
  • Major Swiss retailer to rely on efreight
  • Hapag-Lloyd continues reefer investments
  • Reshuffle at Union Pacific
  • Qantas Freight to open Darwin - Hong Kong service

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Lighter weight ship structures can help Chinese yard buffer against rising labour and material costs
  • Mixed fortunes for Baltic freight ferry operators
  • DFDS orders sixth ro-ro from Jinling Shipyard
  • Product tanker recovery remains elusive
  • Boskalis makes EUR397 million special charge as it exits low-end heavy transport market
  • US targets Russian, Chinese port, logistics firms in North Korean sanctions
  • SCI tanker crew detained in hit-and-run, VLCC explosion contained
  • Hartmann Group leaner but agile as ever, says CEO
  • SK Shipping could list bunkering unit SK B&T
  • Evergreen confirms plans to charter 38 feeder newbuildings

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • DP World posts a strong first half as its customers wallow in an ocean of red ink
  • Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines to market and sell cargo capacity together
  • Thai forwarders looking forward to a busy peak season as ocean trade builds
  • Hyperloop at five and sci-fi transport quickly becoming more sci than fi

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Conrad books $60.8 million in new contracts
  • Safety Alert: LED lights may interfere with VHF-FM and AIS reception
  • VIDEO: Maersk Supply joins Ocean Cleanup project
  • Davie delivers first LNG fueled ferry built in North America

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Bad bunker cases on the increase, says Lloyd's Register
    The use of unusual blend components may increase in the run-up to the low-sulphur regulations taking effect as people try to...
  • US blacklists Chinese shipping firms and Russian port agency over sanctions
    The US warns over 'deceptive shipping practices' conducted by North Korea to evade sanctions
  • Chinese exports hold up despite trade war
    Volumes could stall later in the year but Nomura analyst believes authorities will be restrained in trying to resolve the...
  • Turkish shipbreakers catch a breather
    The largest shipbreaking industry outside of Asia may escape from catastrophe as Turkish scrap price recovers
  • DFDS battles headwinds from Turkey and Brexit
    Chief executive speaks of growing trade imbalance in Turkey as a result of the political tension with the US that...
  • DryShips agrees sale of 17-year-old panamax
    Delivery to the buyer, which is unaffiliated to DryShips, will be within this month
  • Greeks lead secondhand ship investments in year to date
    Norwegian owners were the second-highest spenders, with close to $1.8bn of market purchases, ahead of Chinese owners on nearly $1.2bn
  • DP World revenues up on volume growth
    Profits slip as integration of new businesses and problems at Doraleh hit margins
  • Torm's net losses widen on weak earnings
    Danish owner remains a strong performer but is not immune from general spot market weakness
  • Viewpoint: Hard to be the ideal husband
    An increasing problem faced by many shipmanagers is a shortage in technical superintendents and fleet managers, people who need to...
  • Daily Briefing
    US crude is still flowing into China | Tariff tiffs fail to taint panamax rates | Currency volatility points to...
  • DFDS orders another ro-ro ferry after posting weaker second-quarter profit
    Order is placed after the company posts a 16% decline in net profit to $62.2m for April-June
  • Two killed in SCI tanker fire
    The crew member who suffered burns have been evacuated and being treated in Muscat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Ashcroft Terminal expansion to increase Vancouver export opportunities
  • US port portals enter new markets with new features
  • Analysis: Digital bill of lading holds manifold benefits for shipping
  • DFDS posts solid earnings growth, expects strong 2018
  • Growth accelerates at top global ports
  • Maersk resumes Maldives operations with Colombo feeder

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Price rise and weak market turn Torm off newbuildings
    Jacob Meldgaard says Danish owner is not looking to add to its orderbook right now.
  • Vinalines ready to write a new chapter in black ink after IPO
    TradeWinds runs the rule over Vietnam's largest shipowner ahead of next month's Hanoi Stock Exchange listing
  • Fink's BlackRock has placed wagers across shipping sectors
  • Ariston bulker free after seven-week arrest in the UK
    NatWest Markets arrested vessel after failing to get added security when falling value breached loan covenant
  • Changing of the guard slows pace of deals
  • BoCom FL to expand 'pure owner' fleet by 10 vessels
    China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing is adding supramaxes to its non-leased bulker fleet through a deal with a German bank
  • Tschudi exits offshore as losses continue
  • Tidewater honours cash-flow vow in second quarter
    Higher day rates are 'the only missing piece of Tidewater puzzle', says analyst
  • HS Schiffahrts scoops up another feeder boxship
    Latest acquisition to be deployed in new chartering venture
  • Bunnemann continues boxship spending spree
  • Shin Yang doubles up on feeder boxships
  • Container market tilts in favour of liner operators
    Capacity management pushes down charter market, but shipowners believe the pendulum will swing back
  • Crisis at Lloyd's signals higher premiums ahead for owners
    Upheaval in the London insurance market is likely to put underwriters under intense pressure to improve the performance of marine lines
  • Carbofin lands LPG charter with Petrobras
  • Mozambique LNG reassesses yards and shipowners
  • Maran Gas switches FSRU newbuilding to LNG carrier
  • Uniper Global mulls taking on a second LNG ship as vision grows
    Commodity trader eyes up tonnage move as it expands global portfolio of LNG interests
  • Australia's NWS takes bids from shortlisted suitors in LNG carrier sell-off
    Latest round of offers submitted from wide range of parties eyeing seven-ship sales buffet
  • Blackwell returns to Exxon after 'wild ride'
  • Remoy rejects talk that vessels bargains are on way out
  • Rem Offshore boosts its fleet by bagging another bargain vessel
    Norwegian firm appears to have spent around $30m on assets estimated to be worth up to $157m in a rapid comeback after losing its original fleet in a forced merger
  • Salvors eye bounty from two tricky wreck removals
    Tender opens for clear-up of Raysut II wreck in Oman, while insurers ponder approach to SSL Kolkata removal in Indian waters
  • Oldendorff wins settlement but Bank of China fight goes on
  • 2020 fuel switch deadline adds urgency to purge 'bad bunkers'
    Spread of contaminated fuel comes at a critical juncture ahead of landmark regulation shift
  • Astra takes first steps into tankers with pair of MR product carriers
    Four-year-old Greek outfit enters MR arena with Onomichi-built vessels
  • Super Eco Tankers offloads its last 1990s-built vessel
    Greek owner has been busy disposing of its oldest product tankers this year.
  • Petrobras takes four MR tankers on period charters
    Brazilian oil company picks up quartet from Stena Bulk and Falcon Navigation
  • SK detains Capital VLCC in South Korean port
    Greek owner pledges to 'vigorously' challenge 'wrongful arrest' in court
  • Malaysia puts superyacht up for grabs
  • Erasmus sells oldest bulker for $8.1m to undisclosed buyer
  • Exmar and Avance stay out of Equinor VLGC tender
  • Diana Shipping locks in panamax bulker at higher rate
    Greek owner fixes out one of its vessels on a 12 to 15 month charter.
  • Epic Gas says yes to consolidation but no to scrubbers
    Charles Maltby says consolidation is healthy and second hand ships are a potential target.
  • DHT drives early deal on convertibles
    VLCC owner exchanges two-thirds of notes due to mature next fall for 2021 vehicle, raises $41.6m in fresh cash.
  • Mercuria becomes Aegean's sole lender
    Swiss commodities trader expects to add Mercuria's David Gallagher to Aegean board, a month after announcement of possible partnership.
  • DP World sees higher second-half profit
    Dubai-based terminal operator sees higher bottom-line amid improved revenue as it eyes 'uncertain' market.
  • Container carriers draw different lines for 2020 compliance
    Hapag-Lloyd pilot typical of mixed approach to new emissions laws among top container players.
  • Maersk Supply Service AHTS joins The Ocean Cleanup
  • Torm shows 2020 hand with scrubbers set for all newbuildings
    Danish tanker owner says delivery of ships from GSI will not be impacted by the programme.
  • Genco sees cost of finance fall after closing five-year loan
    US-listed bulker owner says new funding will be tapped to support ships purchased this summer.
  • Road to recovery for VLGCs may have a few more twists
    Rates have hit multi-year highs this summer but seasonal uplift has not dispersed all the clouds
  • Genco Shipping secures new five-year credit facility
    US-listed bulker owner says new funding will lower its weighted average cost of debt.
  • Compliant fuel, not scrubbers, chief choice for IMO 2020
    Only 2% of global fleet to adopt scrubbers to meet sulphur cap requirements, UBS report reveals.
  • Siam Lucky and TSM pick up older VLGCs

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • RCL lessens Q2 loss
    Thai-based container shipping line RCL recorded a net loss of 43 million Thai Bahts (U.S. $1.3 million) for the second quarter of 2018, fueled by the unfavorable freight environment and higher bunker costs.
  • Little Rock has first female chair
    Melissa Hendricks was installed as chair of the board of the Little Rock Port Authority at its August board meeting. Also sworn in were Greg Joslin as vice chair and Joe Bailey as treasurer.
  • Executive Moves: Delta, Chain.io
    Delta Air Lines has appointed Rafael Figueroa as managing director of cargo operations and customer experience. Chain.io has hired Kurt Corman as vice president of sales and Mike Young as vice president of client success.
  • ITC opens produce packaging probe
    The International Trade Commission announced Thursday that it will start an investigation into whether imports of certain microperforated packaging containing fresh produce violate U.S. intellectual property rights law.
  • CBP issues alcohol tax refund rule
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday published an interim final rule (IFR) that will enable the agency to refund alcohol excise taxes importers paid prior to CBP assigning them a reduced tax rate or tax credit for alcoholic beverages, pursuant to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) portion of tax reform legislation signed into law on Dec. 22.
  • Carver Maritime signs Port Manatee deal
    Port Manatee said it has entered into a long-term marine terminal operating agreement with Carver Maritime.
  • Spot container rates float back up
    Drewry's World Container Index currently stands at $1,759.86 per FEU, up 4 percent from last week and up 12.6 percent year-over-year.
  • Truckload rate growth hits double digits
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload rates accelerated yet again in July, with pricing jumping another 10.2 percent compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
  • Intermodal pricing climbs 12 percent
    Intermodal pricing climbed another 12 percent in July compared with the same 2017 period, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2011, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index, which measures all-in per-mile costs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 16, 2018
  • Iraq crude exports at 3.6 million b/d as of mid-August
    Halfway through August, Iraq appears on track to slightly increase its crude exports from July
  • Crude futures settle higher on US-China trade talks
    Crude futures settled higher Thursday, rising with equities on news that China's commerce ministry said it would resume trade talks with the US later this month
  • US keeps up pressure on Iran oil buyers ahead of November sanctions return
    US diplomats are expected to increase pressure on top Iranian oil importers as the clock ticks toward the November return of sanctions
  • ARA fuel oil stocks steady on week: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub climbed marginally by 6,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.058 million mt
  • Rotterdam fuel oil sinks to 3-month low as crude futures slide
    The flat price for Rotterdam fuel oil has crashed to a three-month low, in tandem with the decline in ICE Brent crude futures
  • Genoa bunker fuels surge against neighboring ports on supply concerns
    Bunker fuel prices at the key Italian port of Genoa have outperformed the nearby bunkering hubs of Gibraltar and Malta due to supply concerns
  • Mercuria becomes sole lender to bunker supplier Aegean
    Energy and commodity group Mercuria is becoming the sole lender to global bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum under its US and global revolving credit facilities
  • TRADER NOTE: Ex-Monjasa Dubai manager to develop Trafigura bunker business
  • Risks continue to cloud Libya's shaky oil recovery
    Output rose above 1 million b/d this week, marking a major reversal in fortunes from early June.
  • FEATURE: Newbuild VLCCs moving ULSD from Far East-Europe pressure USGC market
    The premium of EN590, the French Winter specification of diesel, over Platts Colonial Pipeline assessment hit a record low Wednesday.
  • TRADER NOTE: Oil brokers John Best, John Paul Otieno join INTL FCStone
    They will focus on physical markets for crude and refined products.

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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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