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BRIEFS
April 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc
  • Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week
  • Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound
  • Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown
  • China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada
  • Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year
  • Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year
  • New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva
  • Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel
  • 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring'
  • DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps
  • China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion
  • Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down
  • Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • APL bags ship operator award
  • Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port
  • Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion"
  • Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates
  • JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More space for trucks on Maasvlakte
  • US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1
  • Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner
  • Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement
  • Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen
  • Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value
  • Four new locomotives delivered to Africa
  • Logistics real estate group recruits CFO
  • Hopi joins Seafoodways
  • New brand for MOL's NVOCC business
  • Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world
  • UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service
  • Mack's switch to DHL confirmed
  • DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai
  • Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2
  • Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm
  • HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up
  • Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists
  • Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year
  • Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground
  • Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability
  • Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out
  • International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump
  • MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations
  • Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system
  • Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology
  • How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL
  • House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA
  • Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard
    Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for...
  • Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US
    Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges
  • Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products
    Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption
  • HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels
    Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory
  • China's imports help BDI to four-month high
    The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which...
  • Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm
    Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit
  • Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter
    In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July
  • Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare
    Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels
  • Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements
    Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time
  • Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt
    Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter
  • SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner
    Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'...
  • Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials
    Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments
  • K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics
    K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer...
  • Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals
    Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies
  • Viewpoint: Light across the border
    At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years...
  • New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK
    Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia
  • Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand
    Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin
  • Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity
    There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry
  • SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies
    Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap
  • SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment
    Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer
  • SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year
    Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market
  • Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m
    Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades
  • Wall St Note | Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers?
    The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands
  • US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits
  • Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point
  • INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot
  • Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory
  • Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Kirby improves first-quarter earnings
    Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit.
  • Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter
    The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period.
  • Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive
  • Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt
    Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application
  • Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover
    New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav
  • OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling
    American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February
  • Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot
  • Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight
  • Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1
  • World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet
  • First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping
  • Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions
    As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues
  • Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war
  • Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index
    New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back
  • Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market
  • Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts
    Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand
  • StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price
  • Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up
    Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping
  • Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project
  • Yards called up for Excel conversion
  • Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo
  • Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide
  • First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo
    Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel
  • VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever'
    Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition
  • Solvang fixes its oldest ship
  • LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says
    Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs
  • 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship
  • Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war
    Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders
  • North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece
  • Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile
    McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders
  • Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader
  • DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age
  • Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage
    Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved
  • Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation
  • Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers
  • Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand
    Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban
  • Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet
    While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn
  • PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker
  • Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker
    MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh
  • MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag
  • Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy
    Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor
  • The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air
    Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing
  • Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen
  • Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks
    German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers
  • Densay linked to canny asset plays
  • Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet
  • Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax
    Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb
  • Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape
  • Seven Seas gains from high bulker values
  • Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore
  • Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit
    Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects.
  • Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal
    Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings.
  • Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • GEODIS opens office in Uganda

    The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides...
  • Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards
    The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management....
  • Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen
    Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation....
  • Jettainer tests next generation of digital container
    "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ...
  • Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year
    A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un...
  • CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies
    A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst...
  • Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service
    Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh....
  • American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo
    Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d...
  • Union Pacific thrives in Q1
    Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas.
  • Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand
    Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday.
  • IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments
    Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020.
  • Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk
    Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly.
  • Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status
    When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually.
  • Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues
    Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade.
  • Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation
    "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation."
  • Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint
    The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18.
  • South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil
    Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April.
  • Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules
    Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng said.

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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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