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BRIEFS
April 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver mega terminal blocked by sandpiper migration concerns
  • Canadian Pacific's unions: strike 'inevitable' - truce does not mean peace
  • S'pore's heavy lifting AAL beefs up its European operation
  • S'pore dredging at Temasek Fairway and Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
  • Trieste box growth thanks to rail links to Central, Eastern Europe
  • ATA chairman itemises good US tax cuts have done for trucking
  • Female docker in coma after fall from lofty waterfront cabin in Sydney
  • Greencarrier offers FCL-LCL sustainable short sea solutions
  • Hutch UK chief sees growing interest in Thamesport's short sea
  • Cape Town seizes 57 Uber cars to molify metered taxi protest
  • Arab Academy's (AASTMT) maritime programme taught in Greece
  • Facing constraints, Canada is shipping oil one truckload at a time
  • North American rail freight up 4.3pc first week in April
  • Hactl wins Grand Award for its efforts to recycle company waste
  • Derivative makes come back - this time as air cargo future rates
  • Agility provides SME online platform to fill all shipment forms

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • AI, blockchain, data analytics seen disrupting shipping in future
  • Baltic Exchange & Freightos to launch global container freight index
  • China's 24 Hour Advance Manifest Regulation Update - GACC Announcement No. 56 [2017]
  • Compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes a step closer, says IMO
  • GAC Dubai wins FMCG Supply Chain of the Year award again
  • MOL expands its NVOCC business with unified brand MOL Worldwide Logistics
  • Singapore launches enhanced technical cooperation & training package for IMO & its member states
  • Transworld Group Singapore celebrates 'Springing onto the 20th Year'
  • Dhamra port commences handling steel
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo in March
  • E-commerce seen as opportunity for freight forwarding & logistics industry
  • Express rail service from UK to China launched
  • Cabinet approves long-term agreements for supply of iron ore to Japan & South Korea through MMTC
  • Camp for EODC cases

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Many roads lead to Rome, Venice...
  • Egypt to double capacity on Cairo-Benha route
  • Imperial Logistics delivering tools for Airbus
  • Reinforcing intermodal hinterland traffic
  • Grimaldi honoured in North America
  • Freightos and Baltic Exchange work on indices
  • AEI converting aircraft for TSM
  • Special livery to celebrate 60th anniversary
  • Freja opening up in Ålesund
  • Russian and German railfreight carriers cooperate
  • Charlene Thomas takes over UPS west region
  • PNA invests in innovative locks solution
  • More blocktrains on Eurasian route
  • Time:Matters on a roll in 2017
  • RWI's container index shows slight decrease
  • CEIV for Fraport's expertise in pharma ramp handling
  • Fedex Freight searching for new CEO

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • INTTRA to launch rates management pilot
  • Owners claim reports of tankers' hijacking in Yemen are false
  • KOTC orders four MR product tankers
  • Baltic Exchange keeps up with the times
  • Shipowners urged to address cyber protection
  • Euronav sinks to first quarter loss as difficult market conditions prevail
  • Product tanker market recovery to come this year, Concordia insists
  • Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch collaborative container index
  • Nanjing Shenghang grows profit by a quarter in 2017
  • KOTC books MR tanker quartet at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • London Metal Exchange, Baltic Exchange update modernisation plans
  • Sumitomo to finance Yinson's FPSO projects
  • Singapore's terminals aim to stay ahead of the rest
  • Singapore bunker prices up as supply tightens
  • Shipping bad debt bank cuts losses
  • Tanker all-clear in Pakistan, but prices down without competition

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange teams with Freightos to launch new freight index
  • Bigger ships and bigger ports an opening for 3PLs to revolutionise supply chains
  • Praise for 'dedicated' Cargolux staff as carrier profits hit new heights
  • Night deliveries set to take off as 24hr shopping online breeds a 'vampire economy'
  • Analysis: Logistics M&A activity shaping up to be a big deal in Q2
  • Freight costs weighing on earnings at consumer goods makers
  • Tariff dodgers stand to profit from US-China trade dispute

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Ingalls promotes Eric Crooker to VP of contracts and pricing
  • Statue Cruises honored with Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award
  • Glosten names Morgan Fanberg as President
  • Maersk to trial Sea Machines AI based situational awareness technology
  • Navy takes HM&E delivery of DDG 1001
  • Keppel on track to deliver South East Asia's first LNG fueled tug
  • Digitalization drives shipowner demand for higher bandwidth

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • KfW IPEX to incorporate Hong Kong Convention scrapping rules into loan agreements
    Move makes the bank the first German organisation to sign up to Responsible Ship Recycling Standards initiatives
  • Norwegian shipping looking good for top line growth
    Association chief Solberg calls peak lay-up
  • Shipping could face low-sulphur fuel oil shortfall
    While the shipping community is relying on refiners to supply the required amounts of low sulphur fuel oil, there may...
  • Fix the basics, then digitalise
    Fine words and aspirations will not solve most of shipping's problems
  • Make investment in UK ports easier, says new BPA head
    Alec Don warns British ports to move on from Brexit and capitalise on the UK's departure from the EU by...
  • SMW: Baltic Exchange launches global box freight index
    Baltic chief Mark Jackson believes FBX would give a trusted insight to the global container shipping industry
  • Scorpio Tankers plans $334m financing deals to improve liquidity
    Update: While weak earnings from its long range vessels pushed the world's largest product carrier into deeper losses, company executives...
  • Improving load factors could trigger Asia-Europe rate revival
    Asia-northern Europe and Asia-Mediterranean utilisation will climb to around 96% and 87% respectively in the second quarter
  • SMW: IUMI warns digitalisation will cut out insurance middleman
    Similar worries have been voiced in other sectors such as dry bulk
  • SMW: Wärtsilä partners with MPA Singapore on maritime tech
    Partnership will build on Wärtsilä technology platform to streamline port operations and reduce vessel waiting times at ports
  • SMW: Hype around blockchain fails to impress
    Fears aired that an open, distributed ledger used to record everything would let far too much data fall into the...
  • Euronav suffers in 'difficult and challenging freight market'
    Tanker giant retains large liquidity having secured financing deals to ride out the downturn
  • CMA CGM's planned CEVA investment raises questions
    Loss-making 3PL remains unprofitable and there is 'significant uncertainty' over IPO valuation, Alphaliner analysts warn
  • Nakilat first quarter profit up 13% amid LNG upturn
    The most recent strategic alliance further strengthens Nakilat's fleet to a total of 69 vessels
  • SMW: Marine insurers wary of big ships after Maersk Honam
    Maersk Honam was carrying 7,860 containers at the time of the fire
  • SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities
    Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon
  • SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief
    But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche
  • EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia
    In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings...
  • SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities
    Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon
  • SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief
    But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche
  • EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia
    In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • LA-LB truck turn times, container dwell times continue to decline
  • Building boom not likely to ease NY-NJ warehouse rate pressure
  • Chittagong acts to ensure quicker delivery of LCL cargo
  • China waste import ban hits Kuehne + Nagel's first-quarter volume
  • Despite overall volume growth, Mundra's rail share still declining

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Goldilocks takes legal action against Noble
    Abu Dhabi-based investment fund files injunction to restrain convening of annual general meeting.
  • Ballast water treatment group formed
    Ballast Water Equipment Manufacturers' Association elects board at first annual meeting.
  • Early equity helped Scorpio's new deals
    Further raises not contemplated as Scorpio Tankers looks to have plenty of firepower from banks, sale-leaseback partners.
  • Subsea 7 sights still set on McDermott deal
    Kristian Siem-backed company is still looking to buy US oil and gas contractor for $2bn despite the proposed merger turning hostile.
  • Kollakis tipped to turn attention to ultramax newbuildings
    Greek owner said to be eyeing up to six ultramaxes at Chinese shipyard.
  • John Fredriksen fills up with Avance Gas stock
    Shipowner snaps up shares in VLGC specialist after yesterday's crash.
  • Scorpio Tankers stock soars as liquidity fears vanish
    New funding and upgrade from DNB Markets provide tailwinds for share price.
  • Ever Judger seized over fatal fire
    Bulker held by Indonesian police as part of blaze probe.
  • FWN Rapide crew reported safe
    ForestWave says all 11 seafarers are 'alive and together'.
  • VIDEO: Bulk carrier runs into pier in Argentina
    All workers are reported safe but San Lorenzo port sustains heavy damage, according to source.
  • Euronav bags ULCC and eyes further consolidation
    Paddy Rodgers says Gener8 Maritime swoop not the end of growth ambitions.
  • Klaveness pool result outstrips Nasdaq index
    Norwegian bulker owner hails effect of 'correct' fleet positioning and data analysis.
  • Baltic hails first boxship benchmark
    London exchange launches independent index with freight platform Freightos.
  • Houthis 'could destroy' 17 tankers detained in Yemen
    Greek owners like Eurotank and Evalend feature heavily on list of ships approved for imports by Saudi Arabia but seized by rebel militia.
  • Scorpio Tankers set for $334m liquidity boost
    New York-listed shipowner lines up financing package to address liquidity questions.
  • S&P backs CMA CGM in less volatile sector
    Boxship consolidation means more stable earnings for French line, agency says.
  • KOTC takes spending to $470m with Mipo MR order
    Kuwaiti owner adds to VLGC and VLCC deals with four new tankers in Korea.
  • KfW signs up for green recycling financing
    German bank to include eco-scrapping clauses in loan contracts.
  • Prime partner taking 17% slice of FSL Trust
    Singapore tanker owner also lines up new loans worth $90m.
  • Bangladesh joins LNG import club with FSRU
    State energy company Petrobangla receives Qatari commissioning cargo onboard Excelerate Energy FSRU
  • Euronav banks fresh loans as Gener8 deal nears conclusion
    New financing unveiled alongside quarterly loss and cautious market read.
  • Third time lucky for Liberty in ABG bidding?
    Steel group is once again the only potential buyer of bankrupt Indian shipyard.
  • Mikaelsen re-emerges as DeepOcean CEO
    Ex-Subsea 7 executive takes top job at subsea vessel owner.
  • Nordea slashes loan losses in first quarter
    Bank says shipping risks reduced as credit quality stronger than at any point since 2007.
  • Vitol funding fuel made from recycled plastic
    Trader and owner teams with Quantafuel for new eco-refinery venture.
  • Petronas delivers first LNG cargo to S-Oil
    Malaysian oil giant kicks off 15-year SPA with initial shipment aboard Puteri Zamrud Satu.
  • Nakilat makes strong start to 2018 on fleet growth
    Expanded links with Angelicoussis plus operational and cost efficiencies help drive up profit.
  • VLCC and LNG surge boosts Hyundai Samho
    But Hyundai Heavy reports just a single gas carrier order in March as sister yard steals the limelight again.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • CDL examiner pleads guilty to faking tests
    Over a three-year period, the examiner provided some 75 individuals with paperwork that falsely stated they had passed the CDL road skills ...
  • Grand jury indicts Rhode Island trucking companies, owners
    The owners of the scrap metal haulers allegedly directed employees to falsify driver vehicle inspection reports....
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index dips 1.1 percent in March
    Compared with March 2017, the seasonally adjusted index climbed 6.3 percent, which was below February's 7.7 percent year-over-year gain but...
  • Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service
    Consignments destined for China are consolidated through the company's nationwide hub and spoke trunking operations and then loaded at its ...
  • Oakland fruit, vegetable cargo up 36 percent from 2013
    About $6.1 billion worth of containerized fruit and veggie shipments moved through the Port of Oakland in 2017. The volume equaled 135,000 ...
  • PSA, CrimsonLogic unveil platform for shippers, 3PLs
    The new trade platform will allow shippers and their 3PLs to manage and monitor the physical, regulatory and financial flow of goods passin...
  • Ports look for ways to collect, allocate tax funds
    As House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ranking member Pete DeFazio, D-Ore., said he was "hopeful" for passage of pending legi...
  • XPO nets former Amazon exec
    XPO Logistics Inc. has promoted Chief Operating Officer Troy Cooper to the newly created position of president. Cooper will be succeeded b...
  • OOCL teams up with Microsoft on AI development
    Hong Kong-based ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is teaming up with Microsoft's research arm in the Asia Pacific re...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • US crude stocks build as imports rise, refinery demand drops
    US crude stocks saw a surprise build last week, despite record-high exports, while gasoline and distillate inventories were mixed, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Crude inches higher despite unexpected stock build
    Crude futures rose slightly Wednesday as weekly US data showed that crude stocks remain at a deficit to the five-year average, even though inventories saw a surprise build last week.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC stocks fall despite highest production since 2016
    US Gulf Coast residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell from the previous week despite a sharp increase in production, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • European fuel oil to find support from dearth of on-spec bunkers in Singapore
    The Northwest European fuel oil market could experience a boost in demand from Singapore where a lack of cutter stock in Asia used to blend down high viscosity product has led to a lack of on-spec marine bunker fuel.
  • Algeciras bunker fuel at premium to Gibraltar on barge shortage
    Bunker fuel at Algeciras was at a premium to Gibraltar Tuesday due to tight product availability and limited barges at the Spanish port, sources said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • INTERVIEW: Environmental rules, technology widen prospects for ship managers - Wilhelmsen Ship Management CEO
    Due to the high costs of retrofitting ships with scrubbers, only about 2,000 ships will be equipped with them by 2020, estimated Schou.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential at 11-month high amid tight supply
    Singapore's commercial stockpile of residues fell 8.89% in the week ended April 18 to 17.941 million barrels.
  • Phillips 66, Andeavor to build 700,000 b/d West Texas oil pipeline
    The pipeline is targeted to be placed into service by late 2019.
  • REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: European margins slip but US crude imports still strong
    Increased crude demand is raising supply costs faster than gasoline and diesel prices.
  • High oil prices would backfire for producers: BP's chief economist
    Dale said higher oil prices would dampen the global economy which is currently "showing good signs of strength."

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