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June 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 0.9pc to US$862/TEU, off 6.8pc to USWC
  • Long Beach May volume up 6pc - LA drops 3.4pc
  • OOCL announces range of Asia-Oz changes
  • Asia-Oz joint service boosts Evergreen offering
  • Savannah, Charleston battle for Panama trade
  • Deutsche Bahn, Georgian Railway forge partnership
  • US$20 billion needed for rail in US ports over 10 years
  • Oakland's online cargo management platform goes live
  • Forwarder Flexport opens first warehouse in Yantian
  • Panalpina expands perishables network in Argentina
  • Experience shapes logistics leader by raising competitiveness
  • ALS to enter Saudi Arabian market with pharma warehouse
  • Emirates joins with Alibaba logistics arm to tap e-commerce
  • PIA strengthens cargo performance by rewarding agents
  • Dnata lands a major Egyptair Cargo ramp deal in Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • APL's new service connects China & Indonesia
  • CMA CGM upgrades EURAF 4 service
  • DNV GL issues first type approval for aluminium cables onboard ships
  • HMM signs Letter of Intent for twelve 23,000 & eight 14,000-TEU vessels
  • IMO member states urged to progress on key sulphur cap issues at critical meeting in July
  • MOL co-hosts strategic LNG forum in Shanghai
  • Shreyas Shipping focused on safety of vessel & environment
  • China signs pact to import 5 lakh cotton bales from India
  • India's shrimp exports to go north this year
  • Antwerp port seeks to double rail volume
  • Krishnapatnam Port's drive through container scanner set to boost terminal's overall performance
  • Port of Long Beach handles 3.2 m TEUs in first five months; has record May
  • Proposed Mumbai-Pune hyperloop to move palletised freight & light cargo
  • India's ex-im trade continues to surge

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Autonomous vehicles to play key roles
  • More storage facilities along Mombasa-Nairobi line
  • More room for refrigerated produce
  • Geo Sea banking on SAL
  • Completely cool in US Sunshine State
  • Travis Monson now CEO of Callisto Agency Systems
  • Dachser augments contract logistics sector
  • "Hekinan max" number 3 delivered to MOL
  • Challenge: PCT interoperability between US railways
  • Air Malta starts service to Kiev
  • Van Vliet shoulders CEO role at Railport Antwerp
  • Tigers relocating in Shanghai
  • NCA temporarily suspends all operations
  • Relief for barges in Rotterdam?
  • Belgium: LNG HGVS for long-distance heavy haulage
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • Navios Containers plots expansion and seeks NASDAQ listing
  • Shipping bodies warn of 2020 sulphur cap safety threat
  • Moody's: Tankers to remain depressed amid stable growth for bulkers, containers
  • Deutsche Bank loan portfolio sold as investor interests rises
  • Shipping operations resume at Australia's Port Kembla after ship fire contained
  • Shipping impact unclear after fighting causes 'catastrophic' damage to Libya terminal
  • Trump's tariff threat rattles car-shipping sector
  • Iino Lines eyes LNG bunkering business
  • Singapore bunker supplier pursues sale-leaseback for tanker fleet
  • World's oldest LNG carriers scrapped
  • Heung-A gets cash injection from largest shareholder

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • Container line profits this year will be wiped out by rising fuel and charter prices
  • 'Inappropriate' maintenance records add to NCA's troubles as freighters are grounded
  • Market Insight: WiseTech is eating it up, but Xpediator is coming for dinner
  • Air freight could benefit from a rush to beat US-China tariff deadline
  • Nestlé and XPO logistics to develop the 'digital warehouse of the future' in the UK
  • Competition red tape may tie major carriers in too many knots for more M&A
  • Cerberus nears deal to buy Worldwide Flight Services
  • Boeing facing legal action as Iran sues over cancelled contracts

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • Newport News starts overhaul of USS Boise (SSN 764)
  • Great Lakes Group adds to management team
  • VIDEO: Jones Act compliant solution for U.S. offshore wind projects
  • Samsung BWMS gains USCG Type Approval
  • Shipowners seek IMO action on sulfur cap challenges
  • Crowley receives humanitarian award for Puerto Rico relief efforts
  • Saab and Damen partner for Brazilian corvette project
  • DOE funds offshore wind R&D consortium
  • Coast Guard responds to generator fire on Great Lakes bulker

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • GoodBulk launches first shipping IPO in three years
    The long-awaited IPO is set to test stock investors' appetite for bulker owners amid healthy market conditions
  • Opec meeting steals spotlight from Marine Money gathering
    The New York event will sit in the shadows of what is happening in Vienna this week, where the highly...
  • Lobby groups put pressure on the IMO ahead of key emissions meeting
    Worries include supply of compliant fuels and port state control enforcement
  • Navios Containers gears up for US listing
    Plans to use the proceeds of an IPO to partly fund the acquisition of five new containerships
  • Nordic American says tanker market improvement 'becoming clearer'
    It is expected NAT will immediately reap the benefits of an upswing in the tanker market
  • Kjelsrud's departure linked to Nordea decision to axe shipping unit
    Other senior staff, including Knut Hongseth, exited after 'rightsizing' earlier this year
  • Shippers raise concerns regarding US-China tariffs
    US Customs and Border Protection will begin to collect duties from 6 July on 818 additional product lines covering $34bn...
  • New service makes 'virtual' ship inspections a reality
    Idwal's VRI is designed to work on mobile and desktop devices and covers a full range of vessel areas
  • Shipbroking market 'ripe for restructuring'
    Dietze, Odin, True North Chartering, Jacq. Pierot & Sons and Compass Maritime possible takeover targets
  • Fire on bulker halts Port Kembla operations
    A fire on board the CSL Group-owned vessel kept firefighters busy through Monday. No injuries or pollution were reported
  • DP World quashes rumours of Djibouti settlement
    The Djibouti government seized control of DCT and cancelled its concession from DP World earlier this year
  • Deutsche Bank sells $1bn ship loan portfolio
    The deal is part of a move by Deutsche Bank to draw a line under sour investments in the sector...
  • Shipping assesses fall-out of Sino-US spat
    Potential tariff threats on crude oil and propane may put pressure on vessel demand
  • Box majors will struggle to break even this year, say analysts
    Analysts expect only a handful of carriers to be in the black by the end of December
  • Nordea head of shipping Kjelsrud to join rival SEB
    Big name in ship finance will make the switch at the start of next year
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO reform push attracts heavyweight support | Swedish Club's underwriting calls praised | The Lloyd's List Podcast: the migrant crisis...
  • China may have to reverse coal restrictions
    Supply chain challenges means that the country would have to increase imports to meet its peak season demand
  • Navios Containers in deal for up to nine ships as it files for IPO
    The owner has agreed to buy five ships which are expected to be delivered in the third quarter and has...
  • NYK orders new ship for coal transport
    The 98,500 dwt vessel is due for delivery in the first quarter of 2021
  • TEN continues to eye LNG carriers as 'growth priority'
    A significant rise in the LNG shipping market is one of the factors cited by Mr Tsakos for belief that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • Stakeholders split on whether bill would lead to safer US truckers
  • NY-NJ handles mega-ships post-Bayonne Bridge lift in stride
  • Krishnapatnam Port's scanner to shorten wait times, improve security
  • Double-digit higher truck rates mark US produce season start

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • MPCC patiently weighing NY
    MPC Container Ships is "closely" watching the progress of fellow-Oslo listed owners GoodBulk Ltd and Navios Maritime Containers as the pursue New York IPOs, but is not yet at the stage of executing its own offering here. That was the word today from MPCC chief executive Constantin Baack in a sideline interview with TradeWinds after his appearance at the annual Marine Money conference in New York.
  • Here comes GoodBulk
    John Michael Radziwill decides there's no time like the present to make a run at $140m in New York IPO as roadshow moves out.
  • Parade of money men rewarded Euronav
    Euronav executives spoke about the timeline and steps leading up to Gener8 Maritime deal.
  • Grindrod Shipping makes its US debut
    Diversified dry and wet bulk player lists shares in US market as capital markets interest in shipping on the rise.
  • Tankers given boost on OPEC, IMO 2020
    Analyst goes long on tanker group, giving upgrades to DHT Holdings, Frontline and Teekay Tankers.
  • Eagle Bulk stock starts to climb as analyst interest rises
    DNB Markets places buy rating on the Nasdaq-quoted shipowner.
  • Idwal sees S&P use for virtual reality inspections
    Graig company Idwal Marine Services is claiming a first in the ship inspection market by offering a virtual reality tour of vessels. Chairman Chris Williams and managing director Nick Owens gave customers a preview of the product last week and expect the Google Street View style walk around of ships may become the norm for shipping over time. Owens says the product draws inspiration from the rea
  • HFW promotes Karaiskaki to partner
    Law firm boosts global ship finance operation after hiring Siri Wennevik in January.
  • Eight crew evacuated from leaking cargoship
    Turkish vessel Haksa taking on water off Croatia.
  • Nordea turns guns to shipping growth with new leaders
    Thor-Erik Bech and Geir Atle Lerkerod take over running of shipping and offshore division.
  • Klaveness pool earnings stay "strong"
    Norwegian group says bulkers boosted by tonnage positioning to end-May.
  • Underwriters add $15m to Genco offering
    Bulker owner raises total of $116m as it finances acquisition deal.
  • Dry Bulk leading light amid stable outlook for shipping
    Moody's expects overall earnings upturn despite extended struggles for tankers.
  • Carnival signs deal with green group Bellona
    US cruiseship giant to cooperate on sustainable vessels.
  • Bimco: IMO must make progress on sulphur cap
    Other shipping bodies also pressure member states ahead of July meeting.
  • Nordic American Tankers drops bond offering
    Move comes amid claims of a significantly improved financial position.
  • EBRD takes stake in Tallina Sadam through IPO
    European development bank buys into Estonian ferry and terminal company.
  • NOC: 'catastrophic' damage at Ras Lanuf
    Libyan tanker terminal loses two storage tanks after attack by militia.
  • VIDEO: SSL Kolkata anchored as fire extinguished
    Marines secure drifting fire-damaged Shreyas boxship off India.
  • Morgan Stanley takes up coverage of Eagle Bulk
    Fotis Giannakoulis believes owner's stock has plenty of upside potential.
  • George Economou aborts VLGC spin-off
    Filing that would have allowed four gas vessels to separate from DryShips has been withdrawn.
  • Scotline declares option at Royal Bodewes
    London owner firms up second cargoship at Dutch yard.
  • Hans Christian Kjelsrud swaps Nordea for SEB
    Financier set to replace Bjarte Boe at the start of next year.
  • Crew evacuated as CSL bulker burns
    Firefighters tackle blaze in operation that could last for days on iron ore ship in Australia.
  • Marubeni orders products double
    Japanese trader and owner inks tanker deal at Onomichi.
  • Deutsche Bank 'offloads $1bn shipping portfolio'
    German lender said to have sold loans to Oak Hill and Varde.
  • Transocean to scrap four deepwater floaters
    US firm as well as Ensco and Seadrill have the highest ownership of rigs at risk of scrapping, say analyst.
  • NYK books coal carrier newbuilding at Oshima
    Japanese giant teams with Asahi Shipping to order Tier III-compliant ship on back of long-term charter
  • Navios Maritime Containers in potential nine ship deal
    Company is buying five ships with options to acquire four more in run-up to New York IPO.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • CSX train derails, catches fire in Indiana
    A CSX Corp. train went off the rails Sunday night near Princeton, Ind., the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad has confirmed in a st...
  • Intermodal pricing growth hits 20th straight month
    Intermodal rates grew for the 20th consecutive month in May, rising another 9.1 percent compared to the same month the previous year, accor...
  • Truckload rate growth finds yet another gear in May
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload rates found yet another gear in May, surging 9 percent compared with the same month a year ago, according...
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 17 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for review. ...
  • TOS rollout causes delays at Felixstowe
    A rocky rollout for a new terminal operating system at the United Kingdom's Port of Felixstowe caused "severe delays and cancellations acro...
  • Former Roadrunner execs charged with accounting, securities fraud
    The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two former Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. executives for their alleged participation in ...
  • Report: Trump planning Export-Import Bank revival
    The White House is planning moves that would breathe new life into the long-dormant U.S. Export-Import Bank, according to a recent report f...
  • House passes several bills to restrict drug imports
    The House last week passed several bills that aim to restrict drug imports. It is now up to the Senate to decide on any action to advance ...
  • Container industry '18 forecast 'breakeven at best'
    The surging price of fuel means that the container shipping industry "will only break even at best in 2018," predicts Drewry, which previou...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 18, 2018
  • Oil complex rallies despite China/US trade tension
    The oil complex strengthened steadily into the US afternoon Monday ahead of June 22's meeting in Vienna between OPEC members and key non-OPEC producer Russia
  • Bunkering restrictions in Malta lifted as weather improves: port authority
    Weather-related interruptions to bunker operations at Malta have been lifted amid improved weather at the island
  • Algeciras, Gibraltar bunker availability easing after weeks of tightness
    Availability of bunker fuel at Algeciras, Spain, and nearby Gibraltar was easing Monday, after tight availability that had dogged the market since the end of May
  • Shipping associations urge pragmatic approach to IMO 2020 sulfur compliance
    As blended fuel oil and new products fall outside the ISO 8217 standard.
  • Physical oil markets in flux ahead of key OPEC/non-OPEC meet
    If output cuts are abandoned, there will be more medium and sour crude in the market and an increase in supertanker demand.
  • Trade wars put the squeeze on commodity trading houses
    Leaving many trading houses stuck with cargoes on the water or at loading ports, with uncertain destinations.
  • Unipec faces uncertainty as Beijing threatens 25% tariff on US crude imports
    This will have a big impact on Unipec's business and feedstock supplies for Sinopec refineries.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil lower on trade tensions, output increase expectations
    Market watchers keeping an on inventory data report from the American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration this week.
  • IBIA advises owners to go beyond routine tests in wake of USGC bunker quality issues
    Further tests found chemical contaminants such as phenols and tall oil.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls amid US-China tensions, ahead of OPEC meeting
    "Lower crude prices ahead of the key Friday OPEC meeting further adds to the pressure on Asian markets," PIG market strategist said.
  • China threatens 25% tariff on US energy, agricultural products
    Duties on $16 billion of US goods, including crude oil, LPG, gasoline, naphtha, fuel oil and natural gas will be announced at a later date.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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