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BRIEFS
April 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan COO Mark Chu steps down as new regime consolidates
  • Trade war fears stymies Cosco's OOIL takeover bid as US snag looms
  • Singapore Maritime Week focuses on 'Connectivity, Innovation and Talent'
  • Canadian Pacific rail strike averted, Teamsters and electricians sign deal
  • Global container throughput up 6pc to 740 million TEU in 2017
  • Cosco's Piraeus terminal hits million TEU mark in first quarter
  • HK Container Terminal Operators Association moves on digitisation
  • US coal exports increased 61pc in 2017, Asia intake doubles
  • OOCL, MSRA to apply artificial intelligence to digitisation
  • Scrapping smaller ships slows, charter market says small is beautiful
  • NAFTA talks focus on car content, Mexican wages, Canadian dairy
  • FedEx Express to launch a newly upgraded Guangzhou-Memphis route
  • 'Nordic seafood trade growth requires better air freight service'
  • Boeing delivers first 737-800BCF to GE Capital Aviation Services

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Antwerp port stakeholders ink roadmap of measures to boost container barge transport
  • APL's Trans-Pacific service offerings further enhanced from May
  • Evergreen opens new office in Cambodia
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces CO2 emissions reduction goal
  • Interasia Lines Singapore joins CI3 service
  • Logistic Integrators proficiently handles ODC shipment for GNFC
  • MOL Safety Conference 2018 programme held in Mumbai
  • OOCL announces partnership with Microsoft to apply AI in digital transformation
  • Rotterdam port sees continuing container throughput growth in first quarter
  • SCFI spot rates mixed
  • Jebel Ali Freezone-India trade touches new high
  • Panvel Mayor lauds the efforts of JN Port during visit
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority launches new Pronto application
  • India exploring signing of MoU with South Korea for road information system: Gadkari
  • e-Way Bill system rollout in five more states from April 25
  • Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018 comes into force

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceva banking on Switzerland
  • Inland rail: construction in NSW starts this year
  • Open day in Johannesburg
  • Three world records for largest ever electro-vehicle
  • Interim CFO at Jaxport steps in
  • BGS to provide services for Turkish Cargo at VNO
  • Wheat from Domazlice in Czechia
  • New service calls New Orleans port first
  • DB Cargo UK banks on double nomination
  • Boeing delivers first B737-800BCF
  • Q1 successful for Prologis
  • Alternative fuels white book released by DNV GL
  • ATC wins Saudia Cargo in South Africa
  • Broekman connecting divisions
  • Interruption costs intermodal sector EUR 2 billion
  • Yilport interested in Gulfport
  • COO takes a panther leap

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Maersk Honam sets to reach Jebel Ali
  • Owner takes back AHTS pair from EMAS Offshore
  • Maersk shakes up Baltic feeder trade
  • CSIC Leasing in talks over USD200 million VLCC financing deal with Landbridge
  • Clarksons issues profit warning on weak activity
  • European growth to focus as large container ships flood the market
  • Singapore is at the top and wants to stay there
  • Chinese shipowners cautiously optimistic on dry bulk prospects
  • CJ Logistics and Sinokor look at joint terminal operation in Gwangyang
  • Star Bulk snaps up 16 ships from Augustea Atlantica

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Analysis: CEVA Logistics IPO priced for a big 'pop' on day one?
  • Alliance reshuffle brings Rotterdam a Q1 box bonus, but total volumes fall
  • Forward freight agreements could end risks from volatility in air freight market
  • Backing for FMC probe into controversial demurrage and detention charges
  • As IMO targets are questioned, what is the truth about shipping emissions?
  • Omar Hariri officially named CEO of Saudia Cargo
  • ECU Worldwide appoints Rene Wernli regional chief in India, ME and Africa

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Research vessel to be equipped with PDI centerboard system
  • Coast Guard orders long-range interceptor boat
  • BWMS: Hesitation no longer an option
  • USCG responds to heavy fuel oil discharge
  • Hapag-Lloyd aims for further 20% cut in C02 emissions by 2020
  • Shipbroking giant issues a profit warning
  • New Mobil hydraulic oil series meets VGP requirements
  • Wärtsilä: No single solution for shipping decarbonization

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • International Seaways ready for $100m in mezzanine debt
    Diversified tanker owner says no to equity dilution, at least for now
  • Maersk Honam reaches anchorage outside Jebel Ali
    Investigation continues as to cause of fire that resulted in the loss of five lives
  • Containership overcapacity fears 'over-hyped'
  • Digitalisation is the way ahead, but challenges loom
    The shipping industry will attract a younger generation as it embraces digitalisation
  • Scorpio Bulkers off target in first quarter
    Scorpio Bulkers maintained a dividend, despite a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter of 2018
  • Rolls-Royce to upgrade diesel ships to hybrid gas power
    The converted ships will be 'as efficient and green as if they were brand new', said Rolls-Royce Marine's vice-president product...
  • Star Bulk deal shows the power of consolidation
    Deal to acquire 16 vessels through shares and debt positions the Greece-based owner closer to the number one ranking in...
  • Hutchison Ports' safety record in the spotlight after Port Botany incident
    Worker in critical condition following fall from straddle carrier
  • Gas leak on Cosco bulker leaves two dead
    Police say the crew were trying to fix the problem when the incident occurred
  • Subsea 7 makes $2bn hostile bid for McDermott
    The offshore service company said it would consider paying more for the takeover if McDermott engages in negotiations
  • Port of Piraeus at centre of tax fraud probe
    The European Anti-Fraud Office and Greece's Financial Crime Unit are conducting separate investigations linked to alleged tax issues involving Chinese...
  • Clarksons issues profit warning
    Shipbroking giant suffers from weak sale and purchase activity, dollar depreciation and low tanker rates
  • Box carrier profitability on the horizon
    Growing world trade to boost carrier fortunes, with stronger consolidated lines set to benefit
  • General cargo vessel attacked off Nigeria
    Updated: ForestWave confirms 12 crew abducted from FWN Rapide
  • Singapore targets talent to operate next generation of ships
    The MPA's Maritime Cluster Fund, which was recently topped up by S$100m ($76m), can be tapped for funding
  • SSA and Ports America linked to OOIL's Long Beach terminal sale
    The disposal of LBCT, even if it materialises, will not change the purchase price for OOIL
  • Make shipping sexy, not sexist
    Shipping is an exciting business to work in and write about, but needs more role models and ambassadors to promote...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to cut CO2 intensity levels by 20% by 2020
    The carrier has already managed to cut the CO2 emitted per teu-km by 46% between 2007 and 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • US warehouse and distribution rents rise as vacancy rates dip
  • Amid tight US truck capacity, tech pushes visibility boundaries
  • No silver bullet for Rotterdam port's barge woes
  • Bangladesh shippers get Indian port routing option
  • India's expanded direct port delivery ups pressure on 3PLs
  • Stockton leveraging niches to build on record 2017 volume
  • Lacking oversight, ship fire risk looms
  • Asia-US annual contract talks lag amid inland pressures
  • 51-day Rhine Alpine rail closure cost $2.5 billion

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Fidelity ups stake in MPC Container Ships
    Boston-based investment manager FMR buys 3.1 million shares in Oslo-listed boxship owner.
  • Scorpio Bulkers still in market of 'rare deals'
    US-listed bulker owner is still open to acquisition opportunities that may 'come along.'
  • Oldendorff talks ultramax bulker sales with Chinese bank
    Brokers say German owner has penciled in $310m deal with China Development Bank Financial Leasing
  • Stifel raises Scorpio Bulkers to buy
    Upgrade is given despite quarterly loss amid belief in improving market and benefit from IMO 2020. Scorpio Bulkers' shares gain 9% today to close at $7.85.
  • Zagari says Star Bulk deal a 'significant' consolidation step
    Italian shipowner shares his thoughts on major transaction with Petros Pappas-led firm.
  • Goa Shipyard plans IPO within a year
    Indian yard eyes listing after becoming profitable.
  • Star Bulk claims top spot on Wall Street
    Petros Pappas-led owner overtakes Golden Ocean as biggest bulker owner in US capital markets.
  • DFDS axes freight route after 'issues'
    Scotland to Belgium run dropped after failing to meet expectations.
  • Scorpio Bulkers keeps dividend amid first quarter loss
    First quarter red ink is deeper than analysts had projected.
  • Seacor Marine selling $57m of shares
    US owner raising cash and swapping bonds for stock with Carlyle Group.
  • Siem Offshore offers to buy back $76m bond
    Move comes after holders twice rejected restructuring of debt.
  • International Seaways stacks $100m on shelf
    Tanker owner sets the foundations for debt securities or preferred stock offers to support growth.
  • ICG's $176m ro-pax 'likely' to be delayed
    Sailings cancelled as Flensburger tells Irish owner WB Yeats will be late.
  • Two dead in gas leak on Cosco bulker
    Another seafarer injured after incident at Indian port.
  • DeepOcean takes over Delta Subsea
    Norwegian owner gains US foothold with deal for Texas ROV company.
  • Singa takes back EMAS AHTS duo to sell them
    Owner terminates bareboat charters to restructuring Singapore company.
  • Clarksons shares slump after profit warning
    World's largest shipbroker says quieter capital and shipping markets will contribute to lower profit this year.
  • Shitanoe Zosen books LPG carrier
    Japanese yard reported to have sealed first order in two years.
  • Subsea 7 makes $2bn offer for McDermott
    Kristian Siem-backed OSV owner aiming to acquire 100% of US oil and gas contractor.
  • Litasco arrests two Palmali Shipping tankers
    Russian trader seizes ships off Denmark and Estonia due to non-payment of bunker bills.
  • Emission cuts to drive shipbuilding resurgence
    IMO's planned 50% emissions cuts to have positive implications for newbuilding market, says Affinity.
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping top dog in Singapore
    Idan Ofer-led owner comes out ahead as value of locally owned fleet is put at close to $50bn.
  • Panama Canal aims for 30mtpa of LNG by 2020
    Shipments expected to increase five-fold from current levels on increased US production.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • BIS leader moving to National Security Council
    Mira Ricardel, who has served as under secretary of Commerce for export administration since August, will join the National Security Counci...
  • EU, Mexico put pieces in place for new free trade deal
    The European Union and Mexico on Friday reached an agreement in principle on bilateral trade and investment that will remove or reduce exis...
  • CP worker strike derails
    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) on Friday tendered final offers to the bargaining committees of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Tra...
  • Port group urges careful consideration of trade sanctions
    In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concern about...
  • WiseTech's acquisition spree stays in high gear
    WiseTech Global has not let up on its aggressive buying spree, announcing Monday the acquisitions of three logistics solutions providers. ...
  • Treasury gives grace period to sever RUSAL ties
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday said U.S. companies with business ties to the recently san...
  • Trump directs new arms, drone export policies
    President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a memorandum outlining a new conventional arms export policy, which includes providing to firms ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 23, 2018
  • Dollar strength, Iranian minister limit oil upside
  • Trump scapegoating OPEC for higher oil prices: Zanganeh
  • Chad's low sulfur Doba crude in trials to make 2020-compliant fuel
  • Med bunker fuel prices supported by increased demand, strong crude
    Premium of 380 CST delivered fuel oil at Piraeus over 3.5% CIF Med cargoes at widest in 2018
  • LNG carrier Gallina arrives at Shell's Prelude FLNG
    The vessel left Peru LNG terminal in Pampa Melchorita on March 2 laden with an LNG cargo.
  • Net speculative length on ICE Brent down, low sulfur gasoil up to new record
    The European diesel market has become tighter in recent weeks on global refinery maintenance.
  • Kuwait plans major tanker fleet expansion to market its oil products
    Kuwait's total fleet could increase to 60 vessels by 2040, from 28 currently.
  • Austria's OMV restarts Yemen oil production, targets 12,000 b/d in 2018
    It had stopped production and pulled its staff out of the country nearly four years back.
  • Singapore middle distillates swaps hit 40-month high on rising crude
    The last time the swap was higher was on December 2, 2014, when it stood at $86.11/b.
  • LNG bunkering a viable solution to bridge marine energy transition: SEA\LNG
    LNG's plentiful availability, commercially viability and scalability also made it "a long-term, bridging solution for the marine energy transition," it said.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures edge down in Monday morning trade
    Markets are still reacting to Trump's tweet and a bearish report from Baker Hughes, Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures said.

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