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April 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach box growth tops, LA still bigger, but gap closes
  • Cosco Shipping Ports quarterly volume up 15pc to 22.7 million TEU
  • Container shipping faces mixed outlook: AlixPartners report
  • US surface shippers return to 3PLs in face of truck shortage
  • Port of Virginia throughput up 8.7pc in March, ending weak start to year
  • Seaspan Shipyards opens in Vancouver as part of government initiative
  • Port of Osaka hails Wan Hai's maiden voyage of its multi-call Japan-Singapore loop
  • Russian-led bank: China-EU intermodal to grow 71.7pc within 2 years
  • Mumbai's JNPT annual throughput tops a record 4.8 million TEU
  • Portuguese-flagged 1,284-TEUer collides with pier near Paris
  • Air France seeks to end to strikes as negotiating strategy
  • Trump to probe US Mail finances as Amazon, eBay pay too little
  • Arrangements for UK air carriers post Brexit probed by CBI report

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • CMA CGM reaffirms commitment towards protecting the environment
  • Piracy records increase around West Africa in 2018
  • APM Terminals launches integrated cold chain solutions
  • Container volumes facilitate best quarter ever for Antwerp port
  • Neeraj Bansal felicitated by Rotary Club of Bombay Central for contribution towards 'ease of doing business' initiatives
  • NSIGT docks vessel with highest draught at JN Port
  • Nitin Gadkari sets award & construction targets for Road Ministry
  • Six more states to roll out intra-state e-Way Bill from April 20
  • Topline to flatline this fiscal for CFSs, says analysis
  • Defence equipment export target fixed at INR 35,000 cr. by 2025: Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Gold on the runway
  • Germany: billions more from HGV tolls
  • Enhancing safety, efficiency and service
  • Go "see through" with Pamyra
  • Air Partner discovers financial leak
  • Turkish Cargo increases February volumes by 38%
  • First electric only MHC from Liebherr
  • TIR goes live in Pakistan
  • Third urban logistics area in Paris
  • Head for ECU Worldwide key region
  • APL extends CP1 service
  • Air Asia X ends Iran service
  • Launch of first private cross-border rail service
  • China opening market to Airbus and Boeing
  • New branch in Los Angeles
  • Newly minted CEO for Saudia Cargo
  • New breakbulk terminal for port of Nanaimo

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Ports urged to take greater role in reducing shipping emissions
  • Cargo growth drives up BLG profits
  • Seadrill to exit Chapter 11 in two to three months
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard seeks voluntary retirements
  • South Korean shipowners invited to apply for newbuilding funding
  • Butane leak from VLGC, tanker collision in Singapore waters
  • Grand China Logistics-linked company sells off fleet
  • VLCC scrap sales slow as prices soften
  • Hull underwriters warn of changing priorities for salvage

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Russia agrees to extend rights of US carriers to use its airspace
  • Top-heavy growth in container tonnage sparks overcapacity concerns
  • Dachser reports record revenues, with global forwarding the star performer
  • New CSX chief upbeat after a positive first quarter with the US railroad
  • APM Terminals opens state-of-the-art South India cool chain facility
  • Michael Odenwald new chairman of the board at Deutsche Bahn
  • FedEx president and CEO Michael Ducker to retire in August
  • Port of Antwerp hails its "best-ever" quarter
  • Amazon in talks with airline Azul for shipping to Brazil
  • Kerry Logistics names new MD freight forwarding and global air executive director

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach offer emissions reduction funding
  • Christening marks another world first for Desgagnés
  • Next gen LNG carrier named in Nagasaki
  • ABS reports continued solid performance
  • With 2020 sulfur cap nearing, ExxonMobil to roll-out compliant fuels
  • Electric-powered boats help clean-up Chinese waterway
  • Damen delivers third Shoalbuster to Kasmortransflot
  • Scrubbers: the "sensible option" for sulfur cap compliance
  • Seadrill set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Capesize rates rebound 44% on week as disruptions are resolved
    Temporary disruptions that hampered exports in March should all be resolved in the coming month, leading to higher exports at...
  • Dynagas LNG slashes dividend, stock promptly drops
    Gas carriers owner cuts dividend to focus on growth projects
  • Ports have role to play in decarbonising shipping
    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's International Transport Forum suggests that vessel port fees should be directly linked to...
  • Flex LNG charters 2018-built tanker to Enel for one year
    The Oslo-listed owner is understood to have fixed at a high price of $80,000 per day, says Fearnley Securities
  • Mehrotra unveils six-VLCC masterplan
    Industry veteran bets on narrow spread between secondhand price of old tonnage and scrapped value in a short-term asset play
  • Graham Porter drives new ship finance vehicle to meet needs of smaller owners
    Former Seaspan directors Graham Porter and Gerry Wang are working together again on a number of new business ventures
  • Sinokor acquires 30 feederships in wake of Vroon shake-up
    Erstwhile Bremer Landesbank recovery vessels heading East, after Dutch operator goes into restructuring, while European bargain hunters miss out
  • China's coal ban may add to pressure on panamax rates
    Panamax rates might be under strain over the next a few weeks, but could rebound with port congestion and foreign...
  • Scrappage slowdown threatens fragile boxship charter market
    If scrapping fails to pick up in the remainder of 2018, a supply glut could be on the cards
  • Cracking the glass ceiling and falling through the cracks
    There should be stricter policies to tackle harassment issues on board, says Captain Radhika Menon
  • From propellers to propulsion: a shipbuilding engineer is born
    Engineer is now turning her attention to optimising port-to-port connectivity
  • Crew member missing after fire in offshore vessel off east Malaysia
    Search and rescue efforts are being conducted while the vessel is being monitored
  • China's demand for steel forecast to fall by 2% next year
    Despite the forecast China contraction, global steel demand is expected to reach 1.62bn tonnes in 2018

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • US Southeast ports expand intermodal rail reach
  • US Gulf ports analysts see substantial volume growth, absent trade war
  • Dedicated contract services, higher rates drive J.B. Hunt
  • Rotterdam barge congestion still causing up to 72-hour delays
  • Maersk extends India cold chain network, adds Chennai facility
  • US Gulf ports poised for Latin America trade rebound
  • After sharpest European growth, Barcelona port set for strong year

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Norwegian Cruise Line set to rebuy shares
    Miami-based cruise major's board okays $1bn share repurchase programme.
  • Dynagas LNG payout cut to save capital
    Cost of equity was seen as too high at older dividend payout, but analyst says company's path is 'murky.'
  • Awilco set to add to containership tally
    Market newcomer is in the process of securing $11.5m acquisition.
  • Capesize rates given a boost from Brazil
    Market jumps almost 20% as Brazilian miners look to bolster exports.
  • Brokers fix attention on Scorpio Tankers medium range pair
    Vessels being sold by Clarksons and Fearnley being linked to Singaporean owner.
  • MSC to comply with latest US sanctions list
    Geneva-based containership owner will be part of the growing list of shipping firms disavowing oligarch businesses.
  • Sinokor linked to fleet of 30 Vroon feeder boxships
    Deal touted as part of Nord/LB's ongoing efforts to reduce its shipping portfolio
  • Boxship scrapping could sink to lowest since 2011
    Alphaliner cuts estimates for 2018 after slow start to the year for containership demolition.
  • Diana Shipping confirms Cargill deals
    US-listed boxship owner enters into new time-charter contract with Cargill International while extending charter on capesize with Swiss commodities giant.
  • Is Hunter set to make a killing on VLCC project?
    Tanker venture makes sense on value but emissions laws add extra dimension, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • Genting prepares to exit NCL
    Hong Kong cruiseship group seeks to sell remaining stock worth $168m.
  • SD tipped as prime takeover target
    Clarksons Platou thinks well-placed PSV owner could do a deal - at a premium.
  • Sohmen-Pao opts for careful approach to digital age
    BW Group chairman Andreas Sohmen-Pao says a well-thought out approach, first focusing on performance management, is his company's way forward in the digital age.
  • Grindrod sells bunker tanker division
    Empowerment group WOESA buys South African owner's three-ship fleet.
  • StealthGas chief talks dividend, buybacks and scrubbers
    Harry Vafias surveys the scene after Nasdaq-listed owner closes major newbuilding project.
  • Car carrier crunches tug in South Africa
    Probe launched after Hoegh Autoliners-chartered ship hits berthed vessel in Durban.
  • Japanese traders ask Rusal to halt shipments
    US sanctions against Russian producer prompts action from buyers.
  • Concordia tankers to gather microplastics data
    Swedish marine institute to fit device on ships to assess impact on wildlife.
  • JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations
    Bank cuts forecasts for 2018 and 2019 with higher figure penciled in for 2020.
  • Samsung pushes back drillship delivery
    Korean yard agrees to 15-month delay, but adds $25m to price.
  • Chinese owner lines up supramax quartet
    Four ships expected to be sold almost a year after being taken over from Marenave.
  • ONE considers order for six ULCs
    Japanese boxship giant considering deal for 20,000-teu vessels.
  • Court confirms Seadrill's $9bn restructuring
    Fredriksen drillship company expected to emerge from Chapter 11 within three months.
  • Flex LNG fixes newbuilding to Enel
    John Fredriksen company secures up to two years of work for second LNG carrier.
  • NextDecade expands global footprint into Asia
    Texas firm also names Shell LNG veteran James MacTaggart as head of regional marketing.
  • Platts to launch Oz-Japan panamax implied freight rate
    Agency proposes using Hay Point, Australia, to Qingdao, China TCE assessment as basis for new route.
  • China LNG boom to continue for owners
    Gap between shall gas output and energy demands will have to be filled by imports, says analyst.
  • Rio Tinto post higher ore and bauxite shipments
    Productivity improvements and fewer weather disruptions help Aussie mining giant shift more cargo

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • House committee clears export control bill
    The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday cleared legislation that would statutorily authorize the Commerce and State departments to c...
  • Countdown on for warehouse drone launch
    The supply chain company Geodis and Delta Drone said their small drones will be operational in warehouses by the end of the year. Geodis a...
  • Spaceport of Los Angeles?
    SpaceX plans to build the Big Falcon Rocket that it eventually wants to use to send spacecraft to Mars at a former shipyard in the Port of ...
  • CSX reports nearly double net earnings
    CSX posted record first quarter 2018 net earnings of $695 million, up from $362 million for the first quarter of 2017, the company reported...
  • Ag secretary slams 'ludicrous' sorghum duty
    The U.S. government, along with the nation's sorghum producers, are questioning the basis for China's decision to impose a 178.6 percent an...
  • Executive Moves: Premium Transportation Logistics and Wolfe Research
    Toledo, Ohio-based Magnate Worldwide has appointed Jeff Curry president of Premium Transportation Logistics , the company's ground expedit...
  • EU builds case against metals tariffs
    The EU on Monday requested safeguard consultations at the World Trade Organization with the United States over its Section 232 global tarif...
  • J.B. Hunt misses on Q1 earnings
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. grew its net earnings 15 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2018 to $118.1 million, according...
  • XPO expands North American headcount
    XPO Logistics added about 5,000 jobs to its North American supply chain network during the first quarter of the year, a company spokesperso...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • EIA weekly data shows across-the-board stock draws
    US crude stocks saw a surprise draw last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories both fell by more than was anticipated, data from the Energy Information Administration showed Wednesday.
  • White House aims for Pompeo confirmation as secretary of state next week
    The White House is pushing the Senate to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state next week and is prepared to support the nomination even if the Senate Foreign Relations Committee does not vote to recommend him, according to two key advisers.
  • Oil surges after EIA data shows unexpected crude draw
    The oil complex rallied Wednesday lifting crude futures to three-year highs after weekly US inventory data showed a surprise decline in crude stocks and larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates. NYMEX May crude settled $1.95 higher at $68.47/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Shell plans to make 0.5% sulfur bunkers announcement in 'around October'
    Global oil producer Shell plans to announce this autumn around October its new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels for shipowners to use after sulfur limits are tightened in 2020, a company representative told S&P Global Platts Wednesday.
  • Carriage ban on non-compliant HSFO bunker fuel remains on track: IBIA
    There is also more clarity on the amended text for Regulation 14.
  • BP reveals specifications for two possible 0.5% sulfur bunker blends
    Little information has so far emerged about refiners' plans for 0.5% sulfur marine fuels in 2020, despite growing concerns about their compatibility and stability.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Lukoil plans to produce up to 480,000 mt/year of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel
    The company's figures for its production plans are "very rough" and subject to change as Lukoil learns more about its Russian competitors' plans.

›››File
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
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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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