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BRIEFS
January 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 0.7pc to US$891/TEU, off 5.2pc to USWC
  • ONE ready to sail after getting all required regulatory approvals
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings over the Chinese New Year holiday period
  • Blanked Chinese New Year sailings are far lower than 2015-2017
  • Newcomer SM Line to launch new China-USWC service in May
  • Top 7 container lines operate 90pc of active box ship fleet: Drewry
  • Labour issues deal a heavy blow to Gothenburg port's 2017 box volume
  • Dachser's Thomas Reuter resigns to make way for Jochen Mueller as new COO
  • SF Airlines starts thrice weekly Nanning-Dhaka freighter service
  • Air India's proposed sale may hit ground-handler Sats
  • Lufthansa's revenue cargo tonne kilometres rise 7.4pc in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 21, 2018
  • Bhavani Foundation, Bhavani Group's CSR wing, holds 2nd AGM
  • Chinese New Year blank sailings in 2018: Still a long way to go!
  • Coastal coal transportation seen increasing
  • Drewry makes available automated online analytics & benchmarking
  • Ocean Carrier ISPS surcharge up
  • OOCL christens another 21,413-TEU mega vessel
  • Tanzania reportedly halts registration of foreign ships
  • Adani Ports registers increased volume & profit in Q3
  • Non-standard steel products can now be imported through Nhava Sheva
  • PSA partnering in developing engineering talent for maritime industry
  • Railway conclave discusses expeditious implementation of infrastructure development plans
  • Policy changes recommended at the 25th GST Council meeting
  • Leading shippers, trade facilitators to be part of CTL & BHP 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Working cheek by jowl for a digitalised supply chain
  • China - Poland in just 18 days
  • New vessel for K Line
  • Fedex Trade Network uniting several elements
  • Cincinnati airport on upward trajectory
  • BDP opens more offices in Africa
  • Transport services - tax free - or not?
  • Dawn breaks for Kapalama container terminal
  • DHL launches global trade barometer
  • Hapag-Lloyd represented on COA board
  • Iberia terminates Madrid - Malabo service
  • Airfreight - most important driver of fuel efficiency
  • 109,000 HGVs off the road and onto trains
  • Vopak nominates Foufopolous as board member
  • Kribi added to Europe-West Africa loop
  • Colgate-Palmolive renews contract with Ceva

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • US Coast Guard seeks tighter grip over third parties
  • Italian shipowners' bodies AssArmatori and Confitarma to cooperate
  • Nusrat Ghani gets UK shipping brief
  • Dutch industry lobbyist is new KVNR director
  • Baleària signs Spain's first permanent LNG bunkering contract
  • Marine insurer announces second acquisition in a week
  • Evergreen responds to Norwegian fund ban
  • EMAS Offshore vessel Lewek Constellation
  • Ardmore Shipping sees room for optimism in 2018
  • Maritime UK taskforce to increase number of women in senior shipping roles
  • Sanchi setback follows decades of safety improvements
  • Sovcomflot sees future in energy services
  • India expands Sri Lanka port investment
  • FSL Trust's survival hangs in the balance as third vessel is sold
  • BIMCO launches Microsoft-based contract editor
  • Sanchi collision could spark IMO review
  • 'Problematic' contracts triggered complaint against Hyundai Group chief, says HMM

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Port of Southampton to lose call by Maersk/MSC Asia-Europe service
  • 'Big three' express firms may get a run for their money from more savvy rivals
  • Asia-Europe box carriers pessimistic over post-Chinese New Year demand
  • Q4 one to forget for US rail operator CSX, but Canada's CPR breaks records
  • Global Ship Lease eyes new ships and acquisitions after round of debt financing
  • Nusrat Ghani appointed new UK minister for ports

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • USS Fitzgerald arrives in Pascagoula to start repairs
  • NTSB reports on 2016 bulk carrier grounding
  • Washburn & Doughty to build two Z drive tugs with Cat hybrid solution
  • Congressional leaders underscore importance of Jones Act
  • SEACOR in "stalking horse" bid to form liftboat JV

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Let the time-wasting stop on tackling gender inequality
    New taskforce has a huge challenge ahead of it to overturn ingrained gender bias in the maritime industries
  • J. Lauritzen greets rising dry bulk newbuilding orders with caution
    Although Danish owner and operator sees higher rates in 2018, it is still "cautiously optimistic" as year could prove to...
  • The reality behind SIPG's shining profit figures in 2017
    Trade has improved but the 66% surge in net profit was mainly due to one-off gains
  • The US is back in the LNG import business
    A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
  • Who might buy Rolls-Royce Marine?
    The offshore sector has changed over the past five years and is better placed to embrace new technology; commercial shipping...
  • Golar Partners wins 15-year FSRU contract
    Master limited partnership can nominate either Golar Spirit or Golar Freeze to the Atlantic basin project
  • Heavy fuel oil confirmed to be leaking from Sanchi
    ITOPF says dark patches seen on the water earlier are from sunken tanker's bunkers
  • Concordia Maritime boss bets on Opec reversing production cut
    Gradual return of oil production should lead to increased arbitrage and trading activity, says chief executive Kim Ullman
  • Japan's December vessel export orders up 75% over the year ago
    Rise led by dry bulk vessel orders
  • Box spot rates maintain new year stability
    SCFI shows growing market solidity in 2018, but concerns linger about post-Chinese New Year overcapacity
  • Daily Briefing
    Container shipping is facing further upheaval as three long-established carriers cleared the final hurdle to start their new joint venture...
  • More transparency needed on sanctioned vessels
    Banks and regulators face challenges in tracking activities of such ships for compliance purposes, says Accuity's Tom Golding
  • Thomas Miller acquires Brookes Bell Group
    Brookes Bell will maintain its brand and operational structure
  • Baltic Dry Index tumbles on easing capesize market
    Period rates for capes appear strong
  • Global Ship Lease hires Evercore to advise on strategic initiatives
    Move comes after company refinanced all its debt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • East-Pac nearing service contract rate restoration
  • Trans-Pac spot rates split - East Coast up, West Coast down
  • Capacity overhang to ease in mid-2018 as market improves
  • China's largest retailer extends global cold chain reach
  • Asia-Europe spot rates awaiting Lunar New Year demand

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • JP Morgan slashes tanker rate outlooks
    As crude tankers ready for another tough year, shipping equities analyst takes knife to rate and EPS outlooks.
  • Ridgebury Tankers aframaxes set for sale
    Bob Burke-led company believed to be offloading two tankers as prices pick up.
  • Sale rumour swirls around Marinakis tanker
    Capital Product Partners rumoured to be selling a modern vessel.
  • Sea Globe snaps up Wisdom Marine supramax
    Greek owner understood to have added to its fleet with the addition of bulker.
  • Seacor wins court okay for Montco deal
    Offshore vessel owner will establish a new liftboat joint venture with bankrupt firm as part of reorganisation.
  • Japanese orders jumped 150% in 2017
    Yards boosted by better bulker numbers last year.
  • GMS hits out at Norwegian Bank ban
    Cash buyer says move does not recognise scrapping improvements in Bangladesh.
  • Chembulk collects $200m from bond issue
    DNB Markets leads fundraiser that will refinance debt and set private equity backed company up for growth.
  • Golar Partners inks 15-year charter
    Company can nominate Golar Spirit or Golar Freeze for Atlantic Basin work.
  • Cocaine hidden in CP Offen hull 'parasite'
    Costa Rican authorities find 47 kilos of drug concealed on boxship.
  • Western Marine boosts earnings
    Bangladesh shipyard pushes up profit in final three months of 2017.
  • JP Morgan set for profit after flipping supramax bulker
    Transaction would mark second profit taking move after active buying spree in 2017.
  • Thomas Miller snaps up Brookes Bell
    P&I Club manager makes move into new sector with deal to acquire surveying consultancy.
  • Vessel sinks after Chinese tanker collision
    Cargoship goes down at Baoshan anchorage after tanker clash.
  • DBS, UOB reject EMAS refinancing plan
    But talks continue with lenders over restructuring.
  • Bunker fuel could be leaking from Sanchi
    China says previously unreported slicks spotted by planes.
  • Buyers vie for 'Stalin's yacht'
    Moscow River Shipping looking to sell historic Soviet-era vessel.
  • JP Morgan cuts Navios Acquisition amid dividend concern
    Weaker market could dent cash flow with MLP dropdown options limited, JP Morgan says.
  • Transocean's $1.2bn Songa Offshore takeover approved
    Frederik Mohn will be biggest shareholder in new combined drillship group.
  • Chandris chief cools chatter around tanker sale
    Greek owner adamant it will not be parting with one of its vessels right now.
  • Essar expecting new supramaxes in 2020
    Indian owner appears to be confident of getting ABG vessels 13 years after ordering them.
  • Hapag's Jansen tips more mergers
    CEO says further consolidation is on the cards as demand grows.
  • EMAS Offshore in hunt for new CEO
    Problems continue to mount for company as head honcho leaves amid restructuring efforts.
  • Borr Drilling linked to more Keppel jack-ups
    Tor Olaf Troim-backed drilling vehicle said to be in discussions with Singapore rig builder.
  • ITF backs UAE's new protection for seafarers
    Union claims basic rights are being violated daily by companies operating in the Middle East.
  • FPSO in iceberg near miss off Canada
    Husky Energy forced to suspend operations by regulator over March 2017 incident.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Sen. Menendez introduces labor rights, anti-trafficking legislation
    Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., introduced two pieces of legislation Tuesday to terminate Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for c...
  • DHL forwarding unit unveils trade barometer index
    DHL Global Forwarding on Thursday unveiled a new predictive trade index built around the collection of data from the movement of intermedia...
  • Port of New Orleans to consider second container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans board of commissioners agreed to award up to $300,000 to Los Angeles-based AECOM Technical Services LLC to evaluate...
  • Port of Gothenburg's container volumes sink 19% in 2017
    Container volumes at Scandinavia's Port of Gothenburg fell just under 20 percent in 2017, making last year Gothenburg's worst year ever for...
  • Kansas City Southern's net earnings jump in Q4 2017
    Kansas City Southern (KCS) saw net earnings jump to $552 million on revenues of $660.4 million, according to the rail line's financial stat...
  • PANYNJ takes steps to improve operational issues at JFK Airport
    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is enacting a series of interim measures at John F. Kennedy International Airport ...
  • Drewry: World Container Index inches up 2.4% this week
    The World Container Index (WCI) - a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to and from the United States, Europe and As...
  • Report: Norfolk Southern working toward a 'more stable, resilient network'
    Class I railroad Norfolk Southern is working toward a "more stable, resilient network" for 2018 after experiencing recent service issues in...
  • Bourque Logistics to trial rail blockchain platform
    Texas-based rail logistics provider Bourque Logistics has announced its first blockchain project utilizing digitized shipping file formats ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2018
  • Tight Europe-Asia arbitrage margins prompt fuel oil traders to look to Iranian vessels
    Fuel oil traders looking to work arbitrage shipments between Europe and Asia have this month been fixing Iranian VLCCs.
  • TANKERS: Indian-flagged oil tanker goes ablaze off Kandla
    India-flagged medium range oil tanker MT Genessa, anchored around 14 nautical miles off the port of Kandla, Gujarat, caught fire Wednesday.
  • Oil weakens on IEA forecast, as US government shutdown looms
    ICE March Brent 70 cents lower to $68.61/b, NYMEX February crude declined 58 cents to $63.37/b.
  • North American, International oil markets poised for growth in 2018: Schlumberger CEO
    North America activity also seen strong in second year of recovery from downturn.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Iraqi Basrah crude prices dip as fuel oil cracks fall to fresh lows
    "Although SOMO cut their OSPs, Basrah Light is still under pressure as there are too many cargoes in the market for January -- it won't go into premium yet," a trader said.
  • Rolls-Royce to conduct strategic review of commercial marine operations
    In 2016, the marine segment contributed GBP 1.11 billion in revenue, with a loss of GBP 27 million.
  • FUTURES: Crude wanes on higher non-OPEC output projection
    "The fear of US shale growth neutralising the OPEC/non-OPEC cuts has been on the back-burner for the past few months, but may come to the fore again," Vandana Hari, founder of Vanda Insights, said.

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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
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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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