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BRIEFS
August 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong July container volume drops nearly 8pc to 1.6 million TEU
  • Race on to ease trade tensions before G20 summit in Nov
  • US CBP collects US$2.5b in tariffs on goods
  • IMO's rule to cut sulphur content in ship fuel could trigger chain of price surges
  • California grants put low emission trucks on the road, retiring diesels
  • Zeaborn Group consolidates ship management activities under new brand
  • Cargo safety lobbies meet in Vancouver September 19-21
  • European air cargo growth continues to stagnate in July
  • Boeing 737 - its big money maker - deliveries fall to lowest point since 2012
  • Ethiopian goes to Norway to serve growing Chinese demand for seafood

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Speed isn't everything"
  • Ultra-low emission HGVS hit the road
  • MOL raises stake in PKT Logistics
  • Shippers - the target group of Chain.io's new VP
  • Test runs with gas turbine locomotive
  • Hapag Lloyd remodels East African service (EAS 2)
  • Tim Consult becomes part of Transporeon
  • Improvements along North Carolina railroad
  • Japanese plan to "re-create NCA from zero"
  • ONE banking on business with perishables
  • New post at Ontario international airport
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Four-legged sports stars fly to Jakarta
  • Vekshin shoulders EP role at Volga-Dnepr
  • Logistics services for agricultural machinery
  • Moving biowaste by rail
  • The Med: seafreight volumes in peril, says Drewry
  • LUG HCC receives Iata CEIV Pharma certification

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • NYK explores laser technology to fight ship corrosion
  • AssArmatori chairman calls for Morandi bridge to be replaced urgently
  • Milestone for UK Dredging grab dredger Cherry Sand
  • Turkish lira crisis weighs down markets
  • Hyundai HI sells offshore plant module factory
  • Material costs and stronger yuan push Singamas into the red
  • Wärtsilä to build 'Smart Technology Hub' in Vaasa
  • First Bangladesh LNG import terminal finally starts up
  • PDVSA settlement could spur more VLCC cargoes to Asia
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers expands team
  • Dan-Bunkering to integrate Australia Bunkering
  • Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction to sell off utility stakes

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • Rotterdam deal ensures low-sulphur fuel supply for Maersk box ships
  • DDC pilots the drive for more drone delivery trials in Canada
  • UK aims to boost exports to 35% of GDP, but no timeframe
  • Maersk pips Cosco to first Arctic route box run
  • ONE adds 14,000 new reefers as box carriers continue to target the cool chain

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • Port Canaveral angles for first LNG-fueled cruise ship in North America
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers U.S. Coast Guard's 30th FRC
  • EBDG designs landing craft for San Juan Ferry & Barge
  • Industrial IoT set to transform businesses, says study
  • BAE Systems gets $146.3 million contract for cruiser modernization
  • Crowley delivers Shell's Appomattox semi-submersible FPS
  • New oceanographic research vessel launched for VIMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • China circumvents US sanctions on Iranian oil
    Analysts say that Iran's oil exports may drop below 2m bpd in August
  • Singamas chairman says container buyers cautious on new orders
    Box maker slides into the red in the first six months of the year because of increased costs, but expects...
  • ConocoPhillips ends dispute with Venezuela's state-owned energy company
    Venezuela exported 3.8m bpd in April to June this year, down from 5.4m bpd over the same period a year...
  • Wärtsilä invests $230m in Finnish tech hub
    The Vaasa-based Smart Technology Hub is due to open by 2020
  • Hafnia Tankers confirms BW merger talks to create product tanker giant
    BW Group raised its stakeholding in Hafnia to 43.5% in July
  • Global box growth brakes sharply in second quarter
    Volume growth for the first half of 2018 came in at a moderate 3.2%, according to CTS
  • Migrant rescue vessel docks in Italy, but disembarkation is delayed
    The Italian coastguard rescued 190 people from a boat off Italy's Lampedusa island last week
  • Daily Briefing
    Consolidation: Size means nothing without outstanding customer service | LNG newbuilding prices have to go up for yards to stay...
  • Noble's founder declines executive director role in restructured firm
    Mr Elman cited personal reasons for not taking up the position
  • Idan Ofer agrees Pacific Drilling restructuring plan
    The new package will strengthen the balance sheet by reducing leverage and delivering a substantial amount of new capital, Pacific...
  • GasLog orders two LNG carriers backed by Cheniere charters
    GasLog chief executive Paul Wogan says the company remains confident in its ability to increase our market share at attractive returns

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • Uber Freight's smaller shipper play hinges on capacity, price guarantees
  • New and old challenges dog fast-growing Mexican shipping
  • Black, Caspian ports try to lure Asian shippers
  • Higher Asia-Europe spot rates, falling demand cloud peak outlook
  • JNPT officials expect gate automation to boost productivity

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • Maersk ship surpasses 19,000 teus
    Mumbai Maersk loaded with 19,038-teu of containers, breaking world record, says Danish giant.
  • NABU: Cruise still launching 'dirty' ships
    German environmental group says industry majors show no efforts to reduce pollution while Carnival Corp has 11 LNG-powered ships on order.
  • Eidesvik returns to loss in second quarter
    Norwegian owner sees lower results due to weak rates across the board.
  • US sanctions Russian shipping for North Korea trade
    Two Russian firms and six vessels targeted for transfer of refined petroleum products to North Korean ships.
  • Martinos inks rare three-year capesize deal with Rio Tinto
    Eastern Mediterranean bulker has been fixed in deal which marks a deviation from typical strategy.
  • Marenave exits shipping with change of name
    Former owner becomes Marna as it drops plan to resurrect fleet.
  • Indian yards asks state for $2bn of cash
    22 shipbuilders want help to keep the industry viable.
  • DSME takes 2018 LNG carrier orders to a dozen
    Ships have been contracted alongside 15 tankers to take Korean yard almost half way to annual target.
  • Fleet expansion to boost MISC profit
    Ratings agency Moody's optimistic over Malaysian owner's prospects.
  • NYK using lasers to cut steel corrosion
    Owner teams with technology company Toyokoh for deck maintenance.
  • Oxygen Maritime LR1 sale date set
    Greek owner looks to have lost battle to prevent auction of arrested tanker in US.
  • Wartsila pumps $230m into new tech hub
    Finnish ship systems group Wartsila is investing EUR 200m ($230m) in a new technology hub. The "next-generation innovation and production centre", will be built in Vaasa, Finland. As of 2020, all of Wartsila's functions and personnel in central Vaasa will transfer to the new hub, along with the logistics and maintenance workshop operations from Runsor. It will put EUR 83m towards modern testing
  • Hafnia Tankers and BW confirm talks for $2bn merger
    Discussions come after BW Group became a major shareholder in the Danish owner this summer.
  • K Line fined for South Africa price-fixing
    Latest penalty for car carrier collusion sees owner pay nearly $7m.
  • Vinalines cuts debt by $859m ahead of IPO
    Chairman Le Anh Son reveals healthier balance sheet as owner prepares listing.
  • Winning Shipping scraps oldest capesize
    Bulker has been scrapped for only a fraction less than shipowner paid for the vessel in 2013.
  • New Maersk Line ship set for trial run through NSR
    Container giant says Arctic short-cut unlikely to be added to its present network.
  • SBIC heading for $120m-plus loss in 2018
    Vietnamese shipbuilder blames state of markets for owners' reluctance to order.
  • Ocean Network Express orders 14,000 reefer containers
    Japanese liner giant looks to maintain its staus as one of the top three players in the sector.
  • Lloyd Fonds eyes divestments as it lines up new funds
    German shipping asset manager wins backing for strategy focusing more on property.
  • SITC International sees interim profit inch-up
    Steady as she goes for Chinese intra-Asian liner operator as it sees uptick in bottom line.
  • Monjasa to appeal controversial GNMTC ruling
    Danish tanker owner contesting UK decision its claim against Libyan company came too late after bunker deal went wrong.
  • Chinese shipowner arrests Negmar-controlled bulker
    A Negmar Denizcilik-controlled bulker previously in trouble for illegal transhipment activities in Indonesia has been seized in Singapore
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers beefs up CPP and DPP desks
    Singapore tanker shop adds to its VLCC and LR expertise with experienced hands.
  • Noble founder declines director role in restructured firm
    End of an era at once great Asian commodity trader as Richard Elam walks away from leadership role.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • MercuryGate helps clients realize potential
    Transportation management system solutions provider MercuryGate International on Tuesday announced the launch of its Value Assessment offering.
  • Executive Moves: Milestone, Volga-Dnepr
    Milestone has added Chuck Cannata, Mike Schiller and Kathy Tierney to its leadership team. Volga-Dnepr Group has appointed Konstantin Vekshin as executive president of charter cargo operations for Volga-Dnepr Airlines.
  • Quicker rulings mulled as part of CTPAT
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is considering development of an indicator for trusted members of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) for expedited customs rulings and to submit confidential manifest requests in the CTPAT portal, CBP CTPAT Director Elizabeth Schmelzinger said last Wednesday during the CBP 2018 Trade Symposium in Atlanta.
  • Maersk testing Arctic waters
    A Maersk containership will move cargo along the north coast of Russia in coming weeks.
  • Trucking 'driving force' behind economy
    U.S.-based trucking operators carried 10.77 billion tons of freight in 2017, 3.4 percent more than in the previous year, according to the American Trucking Associations' latest annual American Trucking Trends report.
  • FMCSA looking to revise HOS regulations
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Tuesday it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service regulations.
  • Chinese firms form blockchain pact
    Tech company Yuanben has entered into a partnership with the Maritime Silk Road Platform to provide blockchain services for global maritime freight.
  • Trump pushes Senate to pass STOP Act
    President Donald Trump in a tweet on Monday aggressively pushed the Senate to pass the Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act (STOP Act), which the House passed the bill June 14.
  • Deeper Mississippi 'economically justified'
    The Army Corps of Engineers has signed off on a director's report to dredge the Mississippi River Ship Channel to 50 feet, citing that the project is "economically justified and environmentally sustainable."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2018
  • OPEC weighs next move with fundamentals hazy
    OPEC's strategy of cooperating with Russia and other allies to raise production by 1 million b/d has stalled
  • US Treasury says sanctions are biting Russian upstream investment
    US sanctions are limiting important investment in Russia's upstream needed for expanding the country's oil and gas production capacity
  • Crude futures settle higher as Iran supply fears gain further traction
    Oil futures were higher Tuesday as market participants prepared for supply tightness once US sanctions against buyers of Iranian crude cut available barrels on the global market.
  • US sanctions two Russian shippers for oil transfers to North Korea
    The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned two Russia-based shipping companies and six vessels
  • Clean tanker goes missing off Gabon
    A clean tanker carrying around 10,000 mt of gasoil has been missing in the Gulf Of Guinea
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • ESL Shipping gets delivery of eco-friendly LNG-fueled vessel
    Not only will this newbuild curb sulfur emissions, it will also help ESL Shipping tackle its carbon footprint.
  • China's Sinopec woos buyers beyond Asia with larger gasoil cargoes
    "A bigger vessel helps to save freight costs and ship the barrels to farther destinations," the company said.
  • ANALYSIS: Strengthening ME crude complex fails to lift light sour crudes
    Abundant arbitrage cargoes, saddled with an overhang of September loading light sour crude cargoes, were putting pressure on prices for lighter sour grades.
  • Sale of 11 million barrels from US SPR by December may cushion Iran sanctions impact
    The sale is part of a previously announced drawdown for the next fiscal year, which starts in October.

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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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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