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BRIEFS
September 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM Q2 volumes surge nearly 10pc to 5.2m TEU
  • Continuing Sino-American trade war risks record laid-up idle tonnage
  • China not happy to just play defense in trade war: China report
  • US-China trade dispute drive US, European firms to cut investment in China
  • Port of Colombo takes the crown as fastest growing among top world ports
  • Maritime HR and Crew Conference in London October 24-25
  • TIACA air freight conference to be held in Toronto from October 16-18
  • Air Charter Service celebrates 10th anniversary in Hong Kong
  • FlyKargo embarks on US-Puerto Rico air cargo pilot programme with JetBlue
  • Budapest Airport expands infrastructure in one giant leap forward

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Casualty investigation report gives important recommendations
  • CMA CGM set to launch 5th feeder service to West Africa
  • GBA backs up business confidence with largest-ever fleet expansion
  • Global Logistics Solutions contributes to relief efforts in Kerala
  • Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of 2020 sulphur cap
  • MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy opened in the Philippines
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 16th consecutive year
  • Twill changes brand affiliation fromDamco to Maersk
  • Hong Kong port operations resuming after Typhoon Mangkhut
  • Leading port authorities combine forces in Climate Action Program
  • Major Ports' traffic up over 5 pc during April-Aug.
  • Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ahmedabad to Celebi Terminal Delhi IGI Airport
  • DGFT simplifies procedure for traders to avail export incentives under MEIS
  • M. Sreedharan, Consulting Editor of Exim India, contributes ' 1 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Renovation and digitalisation driving railway market
  • Spain: testing twin trailers for ecological benefit
  • Corpus Christi resumes ops after Invest 95L
  • In mourning for Benjamin Hoefflin
  • Rabelink enlarging on several fronts
  • Tiaca and Amacarga tie knot
  • Wanted: partner for Swiss freight railway
  • ACS sets up cargo department in Geneva
  • Logistics community created in port of Guayaquil
  • GM quartet joins GAC UK
  • Port of Antwerp awarding new concessions
  • Inauguration of Southern Westphalia container terminal
  • Rose takes top slot at ACL
  • Drawing up plans for Qatari logistics park
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish blackberries eastward bound
  • Teesport: new hub for Scandinavian imports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • More overcapacity ahead for Caribbean transhipment ports
  • Thomas Miller builds Hamburg base with Zeller acquisition
  • Prepare sulphur cap plans 'as soon as possible', shipping urged
  • Premiums do not cover the cost of risks, marine insurers told
  • Maersk revamps bunker surcharges ahead of IMO sulphur cap
  • TT-Line contract for ropax newbuilding likely to be announced within 'weeks'
  • IUMI launches new marine loss database
  • LNG carrier spot rates steam towards six-digit levels on strong demand
  • Update: Hong Kong port operations resume following typhoon suspensions
  • M&A rumours swirl in Singapore's OSV sector
  • Marine insurers warned of a triple whammy ahead
  • Western Cape premier calls on shipping to drive Africa's growth
  • China's Wuhu Shipyard bags Ultramax order from newcomer Dingxin Shipping
  • South Korean president tells shipbuilders to recapture market leadership
  • Wan Hai chairman accused of breach of trust
  • ICE launches new US Gulf Coast tanker futures

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Maersk warns customers they must help pay its bigger fuel bills after 2020
  • Volga-Dnepr 'no-brokers' edict splits industry: a lack of trust, or a wise move?
  • DHL splits e-commerce business, breaking up poor-performing PeP division
  • Hakovo claims a first with global electronic bill of lading backed by P&I clubs
  • Latest fundraising round in Singapore adds $44m to Freightos war chest
  • Red tape tying up Defra efforts to ease transport of food exports after Brexit

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Blount Boats to build double ended ferry for South Ferry Company
  • Keppel Singmarine delivers second dual fuel LNG ASD tug
  • VT Halter Marine wins Navy order worth potential $244 million
  • American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler
  • Maersk to cover cost of sulfur cap via "Bunker Adjustment Factor"
  • LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems
  • Keppel O&M and GTT in new joint agreement on LNG solutions
  • ICS offers free guidance on IMO sulfur cap compliance
  • Halifax Shipyard launches Canada's first AOPS
  • Havyard books order for two more windfarm service vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • IUMI: Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull debate
    But ultra-large container carriers pose fire challenges for crew, while culture is the key to better safety
  • IUMI: Hull rates now 'unsustainable'
    Rates are thought to have hardened in recent months in London following pressure on syndicates by the Corporation of Lloyd's...
  • Cheniere signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Vitol
    New deal follows agreements with GasLog and Trafigura as liquefied natural gas production undergoes exponential growth in the US
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed in wake of Florence
    Both ports are closed through Wednesday
  • Storms bring significant supply chain disruption
    US and Asian port disruption following severe weather events in the Atlantic and Pacific will lead to delays in cargo...
  • US box imports continue to set records
    With more tariffs likely any day, shippers have been bringing cargoes in to the US at a record pace
  • Exmar's new gas carriers to run on LPG
    The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping
  • IUMI: Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines
    Hard-pressed shipowners may end up having to fork out double the current 0.1% of hull value to get vessels covered...
  • Tanker demand will rise if Iranian export gap can be filled
    A large part of the VLCC fleet operated by NITC will be taken out of the market once the US...
  • Thomas Miller to acquire Zeller's insurance services
    The London-based insurer takes over two Zeller's service areas, which include Hanseatic Underwriters
  • UK radar satellite offers 'maritime mode' to monitor illegal shipping activity
    The first UK-manufactured SAR aircraft will be able to identify when AIS signals have been turned off
  • Global shipping loan portfolios drop to $345bn
    Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past...
  • Carriers deserve credit for surge in transpacific rates, says SeaIntel
    Carriers restricted increases to slot capacity to just 3.6% in August compared to the 9% added during the previous two...
  • Maersk to introduce new bunker adjustment mechanism
    Maersk's new bunker adjustment factor will combine fuel costs with average trade lane consumption to calculate customer fuel price surcharge
  • US grain expands Southeast Asia market since Chinese tariffs
    The mix of world buyers purchasing US grains represents a shifting dynamic in the market, says the US Grains Council
  • IUMI: Berg exits with positive outlook for marine insurance
    But Munich Re broker highlights potential political risks, including rise of right-wing parties with negative attitude to global trade
  • Infrastructure issues prevent US oil producers from smoothing supply risks
    Despite trucking and pipeline woes in the US, oil production is expected to increase by 1.7m bpd in 2018 and...
  • Turkey commits to Istanbul canal project
    Turkish government reaffirms intention to take on the 45 km-long project that will link the Black Sea with the Sea...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought | Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI | State...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • NY-NJ's Waterfront Commission to argue for end of agency dissolution case
  • US West Coast truckers turn to owning, leasing chassis but extent unclear
  • India firm's interest in Sri Lankan port upgrade advances
  • Maersk fuel surcharge underscores test to recoup low-sulfur costs
  • Goods distributors face upward climb to fully leverage freight visibility
  • New Freightos funding propels indices and associated futures

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Lurssen blaze burns crisis hit hull market
    $700m claim heading marine insurance market's way
  • Shipping bank loans decline by $10bn in 2017
    Leasing firms linked to international Far Eastern banks take increasing share in global ship finance.
  • Carnival urged to stop burning heavy fuel oil
    Protesters gather at Holland America's Seattle pier, create sculpture of polar bear on tiny iceberg.
  • Maritime chamber offers free IMO 2020 guidance
    International Chamber of Shipping publishes 32-page reference guide on complying with pending International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur mandate.
  • Fredly snaps up extra shares in Hunter
    Architect of Norwegian company's tanker entry grows his holding.
  • Torm tipped to part with veteran tankers
    Brokers report double sale which would see Danish owner dispose of two older ships.
  • Rock 'n' roll Skuld CEO gets guests on their feet
    Chief executive Stale Hansen took to the stage again to entertain more than 150 guests after Skuld's annual general meeting in Oslo. Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Hansen, a keen drummer, could not pass up the opportunity to get his band together and belt out some familiar numbers for this year's gathering, ranging from grunge to modern pop. The performance had
  • Rickmers Holding to end court self-administration
    Former Bertram Rickmers company exiting latest phase of court insolvency process after business sold.
  • Landbridge places third VLCC with Navig8
    UK-headquartered group has continued the summer growth of its pools.
  • POSH appoints Edward Chiu as CFO
    YCH Group finance chief joins Singapore OSV owner.
  • Ausca inks new Diana deal as BDI dips again
    New York-listed bulker owner inks in another time charter at an improved rate.
  • LNG rates hit five-year high with stocks turning upwards
    Analysts suggest further improvements are on the cards given current supply and demand dynamics.
  • Samskip runs vessel on recycled cooking oil
    GoodShipping Program claims first fossil-fuel-free trip for boxship.
  • Donald: 'Very small' cruise industry has room to grow
    Cruise companies are responding by creating demand and great experiences, says Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald
  • Port workers die in hold of woodchip carrier
    Vietnamese duo reportedly suffocated inside Uni Fortune.
  • Ocean Yield FPSO charter set to end
    Reliance Industries calls time on contract for FPSO Dhirubhai-1.
  • Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder
    Larger vessel boosts line's UK-Baltic Sea trade following DP World takeover.
  • Thomas Miller buys Hanseatic P&I manager Zeller
    UK P&I Club manager agrees third acquisition in nine months.
  • Maersk asking shippers to meet low-sulphur fuel costs
    Bunker surcharge aims to recover some of $2bn in extra expenses involved in complying with new IMO rules.
  • Esvagt behind Havyard's offshore vessel order
    Danish owner has signed up for another two windfarm service ships.
  • GTT brings its LNG containment systems into line
    French designer receives initial approval for new lower boil-off version of NO96 favoured by DSME and Hudong-Zhonghua shipyards
  • Wartsila claims LPG fuel first for Exmar newbuilds
    Finnish group providing cargo and gas fuel system for two new ships.
  • Credit Suisse criticised over Petrobras, PDVSA accounts
    Swiss watchdog FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes.
  • European fund snaps up Admiral Shipping
    UAE owner offloads containership operations to unnamed investor.
  • Owner overturns liability ruling in victory over Arab Bank
    Sea Master Shipping can pursue lender for demurrage arising from bill of lading dispute.
  • Seaspan Corp prepays two credit facilities
    De-leveraging move increases pool of unencumbered containership assets to 18 vessels.
  • US ports start to reopen in wake of Florence
    Coast guard works to restore normality with facilities looking to have escaped worst of hurricane.
  • Panama expects fewer ships if trade war escalates
    But South American waterway hopes Brazilian grain exports and US LNG can help fill the gap.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA
  • Mast steps up to helm maritime subcommittee
  • Mason Mega Rail Terminal nets $92 million in funding
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed
  • Antiboycott rules can bite exporters, forwarders
  • North Atlantic ports expanding for larger vessels
  • Dachser develops talent through on-the-job training
  • GlobalTranz acquires AFN Logistics
  • FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Charleston, Savannah ports open to all traffic as Florence dissipates: USCG
    The US Coast Guard removed movement restrictions for the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as the effects of
  • Crude futures retreat on reports of US supply growth
    Crude futures gave back early-session gains to settle lower Monday on reports of
  • Iraq ready to increase oil output 'immediately', says SOMO chief
    Iraq can increase oil production "immediately" to support the market ahead of the implementation of US sanctions on Iran, Iraq's crude sales chief
  • Zennor buys North Sea Britannia stake to advance nearby development
    UK independent Zennor Petroleum said Monday it had agreed to buy a stake in the North Sea Britannia field from US upstream company ConocoPhillips
  • TANKERS: ENOC takes LR2 on time charter with storage option: sources
    "This is a bit worrying that ships are being taken for floating storage as companies are struggling to make their trades work," a broker said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Container line Maersk announces new bunker charges for IMO sulfur cap
    The company will impose its new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) from the start of next year, replacing its current standard bunker adjustment factor (SBF) system.
  • Arab Gulf fuel oil cash differentials rise to 5-year high on tight supply
  • Asian middle distillates lose steam as demand fizzles out
    The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil grade has been rangebound for a while now; it was more a function of the product having found equilibrium in the market
  • North Carolina ports closed until Wednesday in wake of Florence
    "We are assessing the situation at both locations and when safe to return, we will determine the condition of the facilities," the state port authority said.
  • Bunker operations at Hong Kong suspended due to Typhoon Mangkhut
    "Loadings at the terminal will be jammed from Tuesday, barges are currently empty," a bunker supplier said.

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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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