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BRIEFS
March 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 5pc to US$704/TEU, down 7pc to USWC
  • Burnt 15,000-TEU Maersk Honam towed to Dubai to salvage what's left
  • ONE, Yang Ming, OOCL to start extended intra-Asia loop April 11
  • China blames US for banning sale of American high tech products
  • Hi-tech is way forward for DP World: blockchain, AI and cloud
  • Global Ship Lease posts US$37.87 million revenue, but little else
  • Cheerios maker General Mills blames regulators for truck shortage
  • INTTRA adds Namsung Shipping to its electronic freight customers
  • Shipping industry weighs value of technology in operations
  • Animal rights activists protest flying Canadian horses to slaughter
  • Air cargo demand becomes harder to predict as retail evolves
  • Amsterdam Schiphol makes air cargo bigger, names Pouwels chief

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 25, 2018
  • The Swedish Club delivers P&I discount
  • Trade war clearly bad for global shipping
  • Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018
  • More commodities now moving through Kakinada port
  • 'You can achieve whatever you want if you have the burning desire in you': Samir Mankad @ JBS Academy's 6th convocation
  • IATA launches solution to boost safety & efficiency in transport of dangerous goods by air
  • Is more consolidation inevitable in the logistics & warehousing space in India?
  • Orissa Bengal Carrier launches maiden IPO
  • Panel discussion outlines vision for infrastructure development in Maharashtra
  • Seabird acquires Delhi-based MJ Logistic Services
  • Vakrangee announces strategic business tie-up with Blue Dart Express
  • India seen not having much flexing power despite high imports in case of probable trade war

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Of kangaroos and tigers
  • The big picture in a small country
  • Loan to support railway upgrades in India
  • DHL building for Eaton
  • Frankfurt airport ready for more pharma freight
  • Partners funding blockchain trials
  • Enhancing safety and efficiency across UP network
  • Felcht taking leave of DB after eight years
  • Second Sete - Izmir ro-ro connection
  • Busch climbing DHL career ladder
  • Three more locomotives for Hansebahn Bremen
  • Ready for rollout: new toll system in Slovenia
  • More services to South African airports
  • Broekman Logistics opens new warehouse
  • ZCP and CFX modified by Zim
  • Ships cease to be hindrance to freight trains
  • DFDS rearranges UK team
  • Air Astana offering new Frankfurt service

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Ballast water deficiencies in US double in 2017
  • P&I club to return premiums to members
  • The continued safety risks of crew fatigue
  • Shares of CSSC plunge 30% after swapping debt to equity
  • NYK Line begins new shipping contract with Okinawa utility
  • Middle-aged tanker scrapping on the rise as regulations draw near
  • Polaris Shipping ordered to fix unauthorised modifications on ore carrier
  • Seoul plots Five-Year Plan to rescue its maritime industry
  • China container volumes grow strongly in February as risk of trade war looms

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Spot rates tumble with excess capacity and threat of US-China trade war
  • 2017 was one of the most successful years ever for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Education the key to preventing dangerous links in e-commerce supply chains
  • KFC supply failure, what went wrong? - the Phantom CPO speaks
  • China 'prepared' for trade war and unveils response to Trump tariffs
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency will usher in a new era for supply chains

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Podcast: EBDG's John Waterhouse discusses design, technology trends
  • VIDEO: Big potential seen for "digital twins"
  • Qatari Coastguard orders nine more vessels at Turkish shipyard
  • Liftboats and a tax cut help SEACOR book a profitable quarter
  • Massive spending bill includes $3.3 billion more for Navy shipbuilding
  • Wärtsilä to maintain South American river tug fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Pirates attack tanker and abduct two fishermen off Nigeria
    Tanker thwarts attack but two fishing vessel crew members are abducted in a separate incident earlier on the same day
  • Five things to watch: Dry bulk shipping
    Forecast earnings in Lloyd's List survey rise as supply-demand balance continues to improve
  • NYK Line says embezzlement case will have 'minimal' impact
    An investigative committee discovered $8.5m of unreasonable and illegal payments in one of NYK's Chinese subsidiaries over four years
  • Swedish Club sticks to zero increase despite 104% combined ratio
    Marine mutual reveals entered fleet tonnage hit a record level
  • Between the Lines: Post-Chinese New Year capacity outlook
    Excess capacity remains on most trade lanes as carriers hope for demand growth to continue
  • Central Europe seafreight platform now accepting cryptocurrency
    Blockchain advocates hail decision as breakthrough, as 45HC.com agrees to take CargoX's CXO token in payment for logistics services
  • Fighting fire with facts
    The Maersk Honan casualty shows the container shipping sector needs to take more steps over hazardous cargoes
  • Amazon is no threat to container lines
    E-commerce giant is not going to operate a fleet of container ships, the challenge will be over who controls the...
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Booming US market driving increased volumes on main trades in and out of North America
  • The Interview: Bill Gallagher
    Bill Gallagher, president of International Registries, Inc talks to Lloyd's List about the importance of acting on diversity, improving safety...
  • Trump's tariffs pose major threat to shipping demand growth
    Trump's tariffs can bring big marginal effects on maritime industry
  • Shell unveils LNG strategy for post-2020 bunker world
    Energy major plans to enlarge LNG-fuelled fleet and build more LNG bunkering infrastructure, says shipping head Grahaeme Henderson
  • Ship positioning will be key for earnings in US-China fallout
    Container and dry bulk shipping markets could be hit the hardest in trade wars between the two trading giants
  • South Korea orders Polaris to rectify vessel's safety issues
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries discovers 22 unapproved equipment modifications on the Stella Eagle during a safety check
  • Romania takes majority stake in Daewoo-Mangalia shipyard
    Damen to transfer 2% stake in the shipyard to state-owned firm 2 Mai Mangalia in return for the acquisition to...
  • Diana Shipping nets 87% rate boost for charter deal with SwissMarine
    Capesize dry bulk carrier to start new employment from March 25, with the deal expected to bring in $7m gross...
  • EU's biggest shipping registries shun climate change agenda
    Rank of climate change ambitions by non-governmental organisation Transport & Environment lists Malta, Greece and Cyprus among the least interested
  • US-China trade war may hurt shipping, says BIMCO
    Measures are not likely to have much impact on dry bulk trades, but there may be repercussions for shipping in...
  • Pangaea reports strong fourth-quarter results
    US-based dry bulk operator sees little supply side risk as many rivals constrained from expanding
  • Handysize FFAs plummet as funds disappear
    Handysize market does not make a good hedge owing to its lack of liquidity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Persistent congestion at Port of Montreal spurs drayage rate hikes
  • ILA, USMX report 'significant progress' on 6-year extension
  • Blank sailings can't stop trans-Pac spot rate drop
  • Trade dispute with China threatens US container exports
  • New Orleans backs multimodal project at former shipyard
  • SSA opens Mexico ro-ro terminal amid vehicle export surge
  • New India-Bangladesh train service to lower shipping costs
  • Breakbulk, forwarders adapt to meet demands of new water works era

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Marinakis rejects drugs link, vows to fight 'plotters'
    Greek owner says he is the victim of a government plot after Piraeus judge links him to controversial drugs shipment case.
  • Grindrod narrows yearly losses
    South African tanker and bulker owner moves closer to black ink as losses from discontinued operations lessen.
  • US Gulf VLEC terminal gets sponsor
    Private equity fund said to be buying into project that aims to ship ethane to China.
  • Seacor sees fourth-quarter gain on tax deal
    Offshore vessel owner still reports operating loss as market recovery continues to find footing.
  • Golden Ocean adds period cover on capes
    John Fredriksen's dry bulk vehicle takes advantage of juicy one-year period market to fix capesize.
  • Third Trinity Ships tanker sold by court
    Namibian high court orders disposal of Greek operator's veteran Palenque I.
  • Ultrabulk expects swift return to profit after 2017 loss
    Danish operator slipped into the red last year but forecasts the loss will be a one-off.
  • Dry bulk spared in China's swipe at US
    Tit-for-tat tariffs between two largest economies in the world may hit some reefer trades though.
  • Top Ships fixes $36m newbuilding loan
    European bank comes up with money to finance latest two MR deliveries.
  • JX Ocean inks JMU VLCC order
    Japanese owner said to have returned to compatriot yard for second big tanker.
  • GasLog Partners pens new charters with fresh client
    Deals come just a few days after $207m dropdown from parent.
  • EMAS refinancing hinges on Oslo listing
    Singapore OSV owner's new investor wants continued presence in Norway.
  • Tor Olav Troim chips in $20m as Borr Drilling banks $250m
    Equity offering backed by key shareholders supports purchase of Paragon Offshore.
  • Fitch takes a swipe at boxship owners
    Ratings agency negative on prospects as it criticises "low credit quality."
  • KLC sells 7.5% stake in sister SM Line
    Korean owner banking $17m from disposal of shares.
  • Financial costs hurt Containerships
    Finnish owner saw fourth quarter earnings cut as finance expenses rose.
  • JP Morgan jacks up DHT Holdings in weak tanker market
    Upgrade comes as analyst drops three other shipping names to neutral.
  • Emissions: Greece named as worst EU shipping nation
    Green group reveals countries with poorest attitudes to fighting climate change.
  • Pakistan in drive to build VLCCs and ULCCs
    Government thinks big with plans for new shipyard in Gwadar
  • Garthcliff Shipping makes debut ship purchase
    UK-based shipowner makes use of alternative source of capital to acquire feedership.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks hit 2018 high
    Lion Republic imports more bunker fuel on increased demand from shipping and weaker demand in Europe.
  • Hapag-Lloyd boxship chased by robbers off Ghana
    Incident involving German containership marks spread of piracy threat in West Africa.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • House Republicans challenge Ross on metal tariffs
    Several GOP lawmakers expressed concern with Trump administration "Section 232" tariffs against steel and aluminum during a Thursday House ...
  • Burnt Maersk Honam expected to dock in Jebel Ali
    Maersk Line said the fire on its containership, Maersk Honam , which killed five crew members, is under control, with salvage operations le...
  • Xeneta: Transpacific rate instability indicative of persistent overcapacity
    Even after a profitable 2017 and continued rate increases in the early parts of 2018, the container shipping industry might not be out of t...
  • NAM presses for Ex-Im Bank confirmations
    The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) wants the Senate to complete as soon as possible the confirmation process for four outstand...
  • Truckload pricing growth streak continues in February
    Domestic U.S. truckload (TL) rates continued their extended growth streak in February 2018, increasing 6.5 percent compared with the same m...
  • High-rise logistics
    Condominiums in a striking high rise tower now under construction in Miami called One Thousand Museum will overlook the Port of Miami, thro...
  • Intermodal rates rise again in February
    Intermodal rates grew another 5.4 percent in February 2018 compared to the same month the previous year, the seventeenth consecutive year-o...
  • Trump threatens to veto budget as shutdown deadline looms
    President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday to threaten to veto a $1.3 trillion federal budget that was approved by Congress just hour...
  • China to 'fight to the end' against U.S.-planned tariffs
    China vowed to "fight to the end" in any forthcoming trade war with the U.S., suggesting it plans to retaliate against U.S. tariffs ordered...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • US exit from Iran deal likely following Bolton appointment
    Presidential decision Thursday to name John R. Bolton as his new national security adviser greatly increased the likelihood of a US exit from the Iran nuclear deal next month, according to analysts.
  • Royalty relief lures more bids in shallow water Gulf of Mexico
    Shallow-water royalty relief may have given a boost to recent Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250, where oil and gas operators made more than four times as many bids for blocks in water depths of less than about 650 feet than in the previous sale.
  • OPEC production cut deal should have no timeframes: Russian Lukoil
    OPEC, Russia and the other participants in a production cut agreement should stop talking about any expiration dates for the deal, so that they can maintain flexibility on when to exit it, Lukoil CEO Vagit Alekperov said Friday.
  • IMO sulfur cap seen spurring African storage
    The switch to cleaner bunker fuel mandated by the International Maritime Organization will create a major need for storage once the cleaner fuels policies get underway, with some eyeing up a greater footprint in Africa.
  • Crude complex higher on geopolitics, demand
    Crude futures rose Friday as geopolitics added fuel to the fire of firm fundamentals.
  • Lack of cargo loadings see ARA fuel oil inventories jump 30% week on week
    Market talk of a lack of fuel oil cargo loadings in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub for Asia as well as soft bunker demand was supported by data from PJK International showing stocks rose 30% to 939,000 mt in the week to Thursday.
  • Bad weather causes concern for bunkering operations at Gibraltar
    Incoming bad weather could be set to cause further delays in bunkering operations in the west Mediterranean ports of Gibraltar, Algeciras and Ceuta, market sources told S&P Global Platts Friday morning.
  • Med LSFO glut struggles to clear, seasonal support missing
    The Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil market is currently oversupplied and struggling to clear its length, offers in the Platts Market on Close assessment process this week have indicated.
  • Brent/Dubai EFS hits 2-month high amid strong crude
    Brent crude prices have been on an uptrend amid increased compliance by OPEC producers with their output cut deal, improved demand, a decline in US crude stocks and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
  • TANKERS: Low freight rates prompt renewed interest in trans-Atlantic voyages
    It has created a "you win some, you lose some" attitude among shipowners, sources 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
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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