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BRIEFS
August 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller-Maersk posts modest Q2 profit of US$26m but with positive outlook
  • Maersk to spin off drilling arm to turn focus fully on transport and logistics
  • Clarksons' H1 profit dives 21pc to US$18.5m
  • Dormant Kenyan shipping line to be revived to carry government cargo
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands E Africa service with port calls in India, Middle East
  • US turns to blockchain to authenticate NAFTA and CAFTA certificates of origin
  • WiseTech Global buys intermodal trucking management systems firm
  • Ryanair pilots have no plans to strike for now despite no agreement from talks
  • Hawaiian Airlines commences scheduled turboprop freighter flights
  • Emirates SkyCargo continues product expansion with new pet service

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Acquisition of Hamburg Süd a positive contributor to growth: Maersk
  • APL's Eagle Express service delivers as promised
  • APL's new pendulum service with WAX
  • APM Terminals launches online customer platform in Bahrain
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases reefer fleet by 11,100 containers
  • Hapag-Lloyd's EAS2 to enhance its focus on the growing East African market
  • MANSA welcomes JNPT decision to levy penalty on defaulting stakeholders like train, terminal operators causing delay in dwell time
  • Most SCFI spot rates up
  • RCL sees increased revenue & freight income in 2Q 2018
  • Yang Ming orders ten 2,800-TEU containerships
  • Tobacco exports from India register increase of 7 pc
  • Cochin Shipyard supports relief work in Kerala
  • Dilapidated road topples container at Nhava Sheva
  • KICT for Humanity
  • Relief materials from different parts of India arriving at Cochin Port
  • Centre keen to develop multimodal logistics park in Assam
  • CWC inks MoU with CCI for providing storage & management services
  • GST drives leasing activity in India's logistics & warehousing up by 45 pc; touches close to 10 m sq. ft across seven cities in H1 2018: CBRE report
  • National Mineral Policy to be announced soon

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Freight cars for Russia-Poland transport artery
  • Fine art warehouse opens in Dubai's Jebel Ali FZ
  • India's railfreight corridors shaping up well
  • Rhenus enlarges footprint down under
  • Freighter pilots get room to rest
  • APL and Ocean's Eleven
  • Iumi nominates candidate for new presidency
  • Joint terminal planned for Turku Port
  • Circus goes onto the rails
  • Countdown for Belgian-German cargo cooperation
  • Lesara opens new distribution centre
  • Canadian in charge at Air France KLM
  • Russia: New track increases cargo handling capacity
  • DP World: new engagements pay off in H1/2018
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Weber Logistics adds DC trio in California
  • MAB Kargo meets Eid al-Adha demand

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Maersk to set up sulphur cap-compliant bunkering facility in Rotterdam
  • AET orders Suezmax shuttle tanker for Shell timecharter
  • Jiangnan Shipyard wins order for LNG carriers
  • Europe assesses 'aviation-style' central data hub to exchange port call information
  • ONE boosts reefer business with state of the art containers
  • GasLog books LNG carriers for Cheniere charters
  • Pilbara Minerals begins lithium shipments
  • ENN's first LNG import signals more shipments into China
  • RBS and HSH Nordbank become shareholders of restructured Danaos

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Logistics players now caught in tit-for-tat trade spat between the US and Turkey
  • Analysis: Maersk - relationships matter and bad assets have nowhere to hide
  • FTA rap for delay in action to solve UK logistics skills shortage as Brexit looms
  • China e-commerce boom fires-up logistics sector
  • How tariff-proof is your supply chain strategy?
  • Rafael Figueroa is new manging director of cargo operations at Delta

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Conrad delivers North America's first LNG bunker barge
  • Resolve raises sunken derrick barge with massive heavy lift
  • Swedish fuel cell specialist and Siemens ink MOU on marine drives
  • American owners can now fly the U.S. flag on superyachts over 300 gt
  • Backed by Cheniere charters, GasLog orders LNG duo at Samsung
  • Maersk and Vopak to launch 0.5% sulfur fuel bunkering facility

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Maersk Line joins CargoSphere's cloud-based rate platform
    The move that provides further evidence that carriers are looking to make a digital transition
  • Size means little without outstanding customer service, say shipmanagement giants
    Columbia's O'Neil favours economies of scale, while Anglo Eastern's Cremers underplays its importance, and Fleet Management's Rajvanshy warns of disruption...
  • Bulker scrapping slows
    A better than expected rise in demand curbs breaking
  • Asia-Mediterranean trade could stagnate amid Turkey crisis
    Drewry expects at the very least some rationalisation of Turkish calls
  • Battery solutions move closer to fulfilling zero-emission shipping
    Battery technology is building momentum. Rolls-Royce Marine's modular SAVe Energy project now has class approval and looks set to become...
  • AET gains DP2 shuttle tanker contract from Shell Brazil
    The 152,700 dwt vessel is being built at a South Korean shipyard
  • Yard Talk | Will the price for large LNG carrier head back to $200m?
    More LNG carriers are good for South Korean builders, higher prices are better
  • Samsung Heavy wins two more LNG carrier newbuildings
    Vessels are scheduled for delivery at the end of 2020
  • Shipbuilding orderbook drops to 14-year low
    As of the beginning of August, the global orderbook stood at 3,000 vessels of 76.0m cgt, its lowest level in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Box lines go hungry | Experts join our bad bunkers podcast | Greeks add fuel to bunkers row | Consolidation...
  • Maersk to launch Rotterdam low-sulphur bunker facility
    Rotterdam tank farm to supply a fifth of Maersk's annual fuel requirements
  • Tanker missing in Gulf of Guinea
    Tanker laden with oil has 19 crew members on board, including 17 from Georgia and two Russians
  • Jiangnan bags two 79,800 cu m LNG carriers
    Vessels are equipped with membrane-type LNG tanks using the GTT Mark III Flex technology to reduce daily boil-off rate of...
  • ONE enhances reefer fleet
    The order includes 2,100 reefers fitted with controlled atmosphere technology

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Auto traffic through US ports grows amid tariff pressure
  • Port Miami enhances truck fluidity, rail, and transload options
  • Carriers embrace direct rate feeds to meet shipper transparency demands
  • Maersk's resumed Maldives feeder prompted by trade growth

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • China defies US sanctions
    China shifts cargo to NITC tankers, still buys Iranian crude under new shipping arrangement.
  • Hapag-Lloyd to connect India, Arabian Gulf to East Africa
    German box carrier invests in growing East African market after making successful debut in April.
  • Cowen analyst leaves for boutique
    Sam Margolin heads to New York-based investment research firm after 20 months with Cowen & Co.
  • Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders
    Breakthrough in Chapter 11 case will see shipowner co-invest with ad hoc group to bring driller out of bankruptcy.
  • Summer surge in scrubber take-up bad news for free riders
    With enough fuel likely to be available those relying on slow steaming alone will lose out, Stifel says.
  • ESL gets hands on 'most eco-friendly' bulker
    Finnish owner says Haaga generates less than half emissions of previous-generation ships.
  • Bocimar chief bats away market talk of benchmark bulker buy
    Benoit Timmermans says company is not involved in post-panamax transaction.
  • Maersk secures big chunk of 2020 fuel supply
    Danish group teams with Vopak in Rotterdam on new bunker facility.
  • First LNG bunker barge to deliver in US
    A pioneering vessel ordered over three years ago finally completes trials
  • GasLog doubles up at Samsung backed by Cheniere charters
    Greek shipowner confirms fresh order with its preferred Korean yard after inking new time charter contracts with US exporter.
  • Hyundai Heavy to sell Onsan yard
    Korean shipbuilder wants to offload mothballed offshore facility.
  • Hoegh LNG shares climb after Australian contract win
    Oslo-listed owner could use one of two units to meet contract with Australian Industrial Energy, analysts say.
  • Navig8 boosts VLCC pool with AET tanker in firming market
    Addition continues growth efforts at VL8 pool following high-profile exits.
  • Shell gives AET reason to order new shuttle tanker
    Singapore-based AET to build dynamic positioning shuttle tanker for Shell contract.
  • CJC adds HFW and Clyde partners
    Law firm strengthens Admiralty and casualty teams in London and Singapore.
  • Thun Tankers adds Wisby vessel
    Swedish owner to manage ship for Gothia Tanker Alliance.
  • Scrubbers a final piece in Fredriksen's dry bulk dividend vision
    Analysts say additional profit boost come 2020 will help Golden Ocean become what it was intended to be.
  • Stena Sonangol returns down again
    Houston suezmax pool hit by tanker fleet growth once more, as four ships join.
  • Teekay LNG Partners eyes trip to Oslo bond market
    Banks drafted to line up debt issue which would be latest step in strengthening balance sheet.
  • New team changes Combi Lift focus
    Harren & Partner's heavy-lift unit takes on bigger cargo challenges.
  • Kamsarmax trio swept up by Chinese owner
    Ships had earlier been in the sights of Greek owner Times Navigation.
  • MSC to help revive Kenyan national line
    President Uhuru Kenyatta signs new agreement with giant shipowner.
  • Subsea 7 scoops contract worth up to $300m
    Oslo-listed owner lines up more work for 2019 and 2020.
  • Iran luring lines with 'support packages'
    New owners cooperating with government after US sanctions reimposed, PMO says.
  • Samsung secures two more LNG newbuilding orders
    South Korea shipbuilder picks up fifth and six gas carrier order in less than a week.
  • Global newbuilding orderbook reaches 14 year low
    Clarksons says backlog has also declined rapidly in comparison to the global fleet to just 9.9%.
  • BP signs up for Papua New Guinea LNG supply
    British oil major will initially take 450,000t of gas per year starting later this month.
  • Jiangnan Shipyard set for LNG newbuilding debut
    State-owned shipbuilder becomes only the second Chinese yard to make move into gas ship market.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Transporeon merges with TIM Consult
    TIM Consult GmbH, an international business logistics consulting firm headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, is merging with transportation management systems provider Transporeon Group, according to a joint statement from the companies.
  • SMC³ sets sights on Canada
    SMC³ is launching a less-than-truckload rating solution in October that will provide a base rate for shipments within Canada.
  • NWSA volume growth continues
    Volumes of containerized cargo at terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, grew for the second straight month in July after three consecutive months of year-over-year declines.
  • U.S. taking lead in trade talks
    The United States is taking a leadership role on customs issues in the NAFTA renegotiation and in the context of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish said Wednesday during the U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2018 Trade Symposium in Atlanta.
  • Maersk enters bunker venture
    A.P. Møller - Maersk said it is entering into a joint initiative with the Dutch fuel storage company Royal Vopak in advance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirement that ships reduce sulfur emissions by using bunker fuel with a sulfur content of 0.5 percent or less, beginning in 2020.
  • Freight economy 'extraordinarily strong'
    Growth in the North American freight market picked back up in July after slowing slightly the previous month, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
  • Customs modernizing foreign mail handling
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to roll out entry type 86 in the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) for de minimis shipments involving partner government agencies (PGAs) in early 2019.
  • Maersk moves to CargoSphere platform
    Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, is now using CargoSphere's platform for digital, fully automated distribution of its contract rates and amendments.
  • Webinar looking at intermodal forecast
    American Shipper is hosting a webinar, "Navigating New Realities: Peak Shipping Season Intermodal Outlook" at 2 p.m. Thursday.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2018
  • Crude futures settle higher on global supply concerns
    October ICE Brent settled 38 cents higher at $72.21/b Monday, while September NYMEX crude settled 53 cents higher at $66.44/b as market participants focused on the impact of renewed US sanctions against Iran and dwindling Venezuelan output.
  • Bunker buyers wary of Istanbul amid plunge in lira, suppliers unfazed
    The Mediterranean bunker fuel market is closely monitoring the impact of the sharp fall in the Turkish lira
  • Dan-Bunkering to merge with Sydney's Australia Bunkering
    Dan-Bunkering will now have offices in 12 locations worldwide.
  • Japan to import Yemeni Masila crude for the first time since 2015
    Around 200,000 barrels of crude was loaded on to the Ambelos, a Bahamas-flagged 114,600 dwt vessel.
  • More finance, innovation needed to meet IMO climate goals: Clean Cargo
    CO2 emissions per container per kilometer for global ocean transportation routes dropped by 1% on year in 2017.
  • Golden Ocean Group to install scrubbers on 16 Capesize vessels
    The company recorded a net income of $9 million for Q2 2018, compared with $16.7 million in Q1.
  • South Korea's refinery upgrades boon for Mexican Maya crude
    This comes as refiners are currently developing new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels for use in 2020.
  • Indian BPCL's Kochi refinery likely to receive US crude: cFlow
    According to cFlow, the VLCC vessel, Khurais, is expected to discharge on September 16.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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