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BRIEFS
July 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 2M Alliance revises transatlantic network as trade demand shorter transits
  • Maersk launches 2nd transatlantic service from Eastern Canada
  • Trump trade war now cast as Grinch that stole Christmas
  • Panalpina sees H1 profits rise and unveils another perishables investment
  • CEVA expects conversion of CMA CGM's securities no later than August 13
  • US fines HK shipper US$160,500 for shipping lithium batteries badly
  • HKIA heading for another record year for cargo
  • Spirit of Farnborough: Air cargo as a UK engine of growth post-Brexit
  • List of freighter transactions from mid-June through mid-July

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Double-digit profitability growth for Panalpina
  • First call ceremony held for ice-breaking LNG carrier at PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal
  • ONE releases export container to leading customer
  • Port of Zeebrugge sees increased throughput
  • Recommendations on opening of migration window for taxpayers till Aug. 31
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Vrrddhi Freight successfully steps into fifth year of operations
  • Yang Ming to upgrade China-Indonesia service
  • IPRCL jointly implements ' 18.8 k cr. of rail projects to reduce logistics costs
  • JN Port felicitates the Top Performers of 2017-18
  • Monitoring of realisation of export proceeds on shipping bills on which drawback has been claimed & disbursed
  • PSA Sical starts celebrations for PSA's 20th year in India
  • Tata Steel toying with idea to develop port in Odisha
  • Transporters' strike causing huge losses
  • GST Council recommends a slew of amendments

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Schoeller sells feeder container carrier BTL
  • Nigerian Ports Authority lifts Maersk Line 'congestion' suspension
  • DSME sells Mangalia yard after Romania government does deal with Damen
  • Rising costs blamed as Hyundai HI and Samsung HI continue losses
  • Major Indian ports to roll out port community system by December
  • Nissen Kaiun books MR pair for Chevron charter

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Legal double-whammy hangs over container lines caught up in US Iran sanctions
  • Customers turn away, believing Etihad plans to cut its freighter fleet to just four
  • 'Overcapacity not trade wars to blame for falling demand on Asia-US east coast'
  • PHOTO BLOG: Farnborough Air Show 2018
  • AAPA warns of $4trn cost of failure to invest in US ports
  • Trade wars: how is air cargo impacted?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Mark Lamarre named CEO of Seaspan Shipyards
  • 3D production engineering helps rapid rollout of NYC Ferry fleet
  • KVH marks mini-VSAT milestone
  • Calls for duck boat ban as NTSB continues investigation of fatal sinking
  • LNG fueled Princess Cruises duo will be biggest ships ever built in Italy
  • Court ruling sees Wilhelmsen abandon plan to acquire Drew

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Port Arthur LNG development hangs in balance after Woodside withdrawal
    US-based Sempra Energy says it is still fully committed to the project
  • Bangladeshi dockyard blast kills two
    Three more were left injured after a gas cylinder exploded
  • Wärtsilä smart technology optimism tempered by geopolitics
    Jaakko Eskola, president and chief executive of Wärtsilä, sees positive momentum in second-quarter numbers and there is optimism about the...
  • IMB urges 'extreme caution' in Philippine waters
    The IMB advises all vessels to take strict anti-piracy measures
  • Tanker market drags on Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation
    Results come as Stifel expects tanker rates to pick up in the remaining part of the year
  • London Club sets up Cyprus unit as Brexit backstop
    Concern over EU departure growing in Britain's maritime sector
  • US sinks Wilhelmsen's $400m acquisition of Drew Marine
    Norwegian group disagrees with FTC's assertion that merger would harm customers and says it will take a one-off hit from...
  • Scorpio Bulkers marks return to profit in second quarter
    Update: Company executives say strategy going forward will be on sale and leaseback deals
  • Carrier woes weigh on charter market
    The idle boxship pool has continued to rise as carriers scale back on capacity
  • UK Club redeems $100m hybrid bond
    Capital has grown substantially over last decade, insists marine mutual
  • HPH Trust posts lower first-half volumes and profit
    Terminal operator cautious over outlook for the rest of the year
  • HHI and SHI suffer as costs ramp up
    Results come as Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association warns that South Korea's yards are expected to have their worst annual...
  • Icelandic fishing company takes 25% stake in Eimskip
    Stake acquired from US investor
  • Crowley takes delivery of LNG-fuelled con-ro vessel
    Jones Act outfit partnering with ExxonMobil for cleaner bunkering
  • Inventory run-downs threaten transpacific box freight growth
    Reduction in demand and further tariffs will add more pain for box carriers dependent on transpacific volume growth
  • Fincantieri to build LNG ships for Princess Cruises
    The two next-generation 175,000-tonne cruiseships will be the largest vessels built so far in Italy, with deliveries scheduled in Monfalcone...
  • Sinotrans & CSC wins dispute over disposal of dry bulker operator CSC Phoenix
    State logistics and shipping conglomerate has won a suit against its private counterparty in an earlier equity disposal deal
  • Daily Briefing
    ExxonMobil sees role of LNG bunkering in multi-fuel future | Angelicoussis splits scrubber orders as fleet retrofit begins | UK...
  • Indonesian coal exporters baffled as insurance rule looms
    Domestic coal production might also decline from 2019 in line with the nation's development plan, reducing shipments
  • Meeting customer demand is key challenge, says SIPG president
    Yan calls the disposal of LBCT 'a big pity', although the setback will not deter SIPG from overseas investment
  • Electronic bills of lading can help prevent fraud or deception
    Carriers, exporters, importers and everyone else involved in international trade are solving the problems of fraud using new technology

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • NW Seaport Alliance blames cheaper Canada rail for market share loss
  • Moderate ILWU leaders vie to succeed McEllrath
  • Charleston begins wharf work on terminal to handle 18,000-TEU vessels
  • Baltic port competition for Asia cargo heats up
  • European breakbulk outlook brightens
  • Trade war impact clouding container logistics outlook

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Keppel snaps up new contract to convert LNG carrier to FSRU
    Singapore-based shipyard to complete project for mystery owner by year end.
  • US soybeans may head to South America
    Trade war may encourage American exporters to ship the commodity south rather than east, Scorpio Bulkers executive says.
  • Seaspan picks new chief executive
    Canadian containership owner snaps up ex-CEO of ASC for top job.
  • Wagenborg confirms ballast tank puncture on grounded MPP
    The environmental damage is minimal with no damage to machinery onboard, official tells TradeWinds.
  • Teekay Offshore names new CFO
    US-listed master limited partnership picks offshore energy veteran to head finance.
  • Hutchison Ports narrows earnings
    Singaporean company sees lower second-quarter profit amid lower revenue, higher expenses.
  • Cosco Shipping Energy sounds profit warning
    But annual meeting hears of counter-cyclical response, including seizing golden LNG growth opportunities
  • Scorpio Bulkers slips below second quarter forecasts
    New York-listed owner pays out fourth consecutive quarterly dividend.
  • Scrubbers set to split tanker market, says analyst
    Complex economics face owners with VLCC retrofits ranging from $4m to $8m and uncertainty over fuel price.
  • Samsung Heavy nets $370m trio
    New deal with US owner brings some cheer to shipbuilder after disappointing quarterly numbers.
  • GasLog sounds trade war concern for market recovery
    Paul Wogan says hostilities have yet to reach the level where investment would be deterred.
  • US ruling kills off Wilhelmsen's planned takeover of Drew Marine
    Norwegian group abandons acquisition and agrees $20m termination fee
  • UK P&I Club redeems hybrid bond
    The UK P&I Club has redeemed a $100m hybrid bond which was issued in 2008 in preparation for the EU Solvency II directive. UK Club launches search for safety innovations It explains the decision comes with the club having experienced a $300m improvement in capital during the past decade and holding free reserves of $540m at the close of its last full year in February. UK Club chairman Alan Oliv
  • Tanker market 'downright ugly' in 2018
    Difficulties in crude and products will keep major players in the red, Stifel says.
  • Short-sellers target Maersk in record numbers
    Increasing tension between US and China contributing to trend.
  • Fincantieri boosts order haul with Princess newbuildings
    Global orderbook continues to spiral as more ships set to be LNG powered.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries slumps to a loss
    South Korean shipbuilder returns to the red in the second quarter.
  • MOL and China Cosco LNG carrier confirms new seasonal route
    An LNG carrier jointly owned by MOL and China Cosco has completed the first shipment from the Yamal project to China. The voyage is significant as the 172,600-cbm Vladimir Rusanov (built 2017) used the Northern Sea Route during the trip, opening up a new seasonal trade route. In a joint statement the shipowners said the vessel sailed from Sabetta Port to PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal in 19 day
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries posts deep second quarter loss
    Shipbuilding giant sees loss run a long way beyond what analysts had projected.
  • Kim Heng adds two more anchor handlers
    Singapore offshore player takes units from the fleets of Emas and Swissco as part of its plan to gain better economies of scale in the offshore sector.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Next wave of crane deliveries in Virginia begins
    Norfolk International Terminals reported Monday that the heavy-load vessel Happy Buccaneer was at berth with the first group of six rail-mounted gantry cranes that are the centerpieces of the $375 million capacity-expansion project that is under way.
  • Applications filed to import controlled substances
    The Drug Enforcement Administration has received applications from five U.S. companies seeking to import controlled substances.
  • Leading Americas seeks duty exemption in Illinois
    Leading Americas Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for its facility in Hampshire, Ill.
  • Bacardi serves FTZ Board with alcohol request
    Bacardi USA Inc. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zone Board for its facility in Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Wilhelmsen abandons Drew Marine acquisition
    Norway's Wilhelmsen has abandoned a plan acquisition of Drew Marine, a U.S. company that makes marine water treatment chemicals and services for ships.
  • U.S. freight market throttles back in June
    Growth in the North American freight market continued in June, but at a slower rate than in recent months, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report.
  • Nonbinding resolution supporting ICE passes House
    Thirty-four Democrats and one Republican on Wednesday voted in opposition to a House resolution in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as another 133 Democrats abstained from a "yes" or "no" vote by voting "present."
  • Container freight rate indices disagree again
    Two of the primary indices for measuring container freight rates are once again heading in the opposite direction after carriers significantly reduced capacity in the major east-west trade lanes.
  • Fewer ships declared total losses
    A review of shipping safety by the insurance company Allianz says while there was a slight uptick in shipping incidents - or "casualties" as they are termed in the industry - during the past year, there was a continuing downward trend in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2018
  • Oil market parries Iran/US jawboning as cracks rally
    Early bullishness triggered by a war of words between Iran and the US evaporated by the end of Monday trading, as ICE September Brent settled near flat, down 1 cent at $73.06/b.
  • HSFO dominates summer interest in NWE; LSFO, LSSR slack: sources
    The Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil crack has paved the way for a strong fuel oil market this summer, reflected in the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack, while value for low sulfur fuel oil and straight run drag behind leading to a soft hi-lo and weak LSSR premiums.
  • Distillate arrivals into Europe in July from USGC remain at 1.7 mil mt
    But arbitrage shut for H2 July.
  • ISO working with oil, engine associations on handling of IMO-compliant 0.5% bunker fuel
    It added that the current ISO 8217: 2017 standard is applicable to 2020's 0.5% sulfur fuel.
  • Virgin Voyages inks agreement with Wartsila for scrubbers, other marine solutions
    Three Virgin Voyages vessels will be equipped with Wartsila's hybrid scrubber system.
  • US-based WeissLaw joins claims investigation against Aegean Marine
    A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased shares of the company between April 28, 2016 and June 4, 2018, it said.
  • FUTURES: Crude trades lower during Asian trading session
    "Prices are consolidating at the moment in the Asian market post the swings last week," an analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Iran's Khamenei supports blocking Mideast oil exports if its crude sales are stopped
    If oil from Iran is not be exported, oil of no country in the region will be exported,Khamenei said Saturday in a speech.

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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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