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January 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Philippines Hanjin yard unveils world's biggest box ship of 21,600 TEU
  • Nansha up 10.5pc in 2017 to 13.9 million TEU surpassing Qingdao
  • MOL buys Azalea Maritime and renames as MOL Maritime (Europe)
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns of onerous US rules that hurt Canadian trucking
  • Trump steals show at Davos, but makes no policy departures
  • Britain ends difficult year with an unexpected GDP uptick
  • Popularity of UV to treat ballast water beats electrochlorination
  • Union Pacific posts 154pc profit leap thanks to US tax cuts
  • US tax reform adds US$3.4 billion to Norfolk Southern net profit
  • BNSF beating Union Pacific in competition for western rail freight
  • Changi airspace to be closed at time during annual Singapore Airshow
  • Cargolux denies reports it is shutting down Cameroon flights
  • US International Trade Commission ends anti-Canadian plane duties

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • APL enhances intra-Asiatrade connectivity with newChina South-East Asia service
  • Hapag-Lloyd India organises first post-merger customer event in Gandhidham after integration with UASC
  • MOL signs deal for construction of LNG-fuelled tugboat
  • OOCL volume up in 2017
  • Port Authority of Strasbourg & HAROPA ink agreement to enhance cooperation
  • SCFI spot rates up
  • US imposes anti-dumping duty on Indian polyester staple fibre
  • First container arrives at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals
  • Indian logistics industry has grown at CAGR of 7.8 pc in last five years: Economic Survey
  • Lufthansa Cargo invests in US-based tech start-up to boost airfreight experience
  • Snowman Logistics inaugurates warehousing facility at Krishnapatnam
  • India to grow at 6.75 pc this fiscal & 7 to 7.5 pc in 2018-19, says Economic Survey

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • New all-time daily traffic record
  • Goodman spending in eastern Germany
  • AA Cargo flying to new European destinations
  • Yet more calls for more secure parking
  • More jurors for Logistics Hall of Fame
  • OOCL's newest newbuild on maiden voyage
  • Interroll optimises loading for bottled water producer
  • Qatar Airways welcomes A350-1000 test aircraft
  • Scheduled rail service from Herne to Paskov
  • APL links China and Southeast Asia
  • Female support for Hill Dickinson in London
  • Lilly inaugurates distribution centre
  • Pharma Aero ups the revs with industry stalwarts
  • USD 550 million for rail yard in Texas
  • Hutchison Ports banks on growth in Thailand
  • New route and funds for HNA Group members

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • North American ports face the mega-ship challenge
  • MiFID II tightens FFA disclosure rules
  • Hyundai HI chosen to build Canadian liquefaction plant
  • Samsung HI suffers third consecutive full-year loss
  • "K" Line in Indian FSRU project

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • GMB union claims UK Mail 'pay cut or no job' offer to 6,000 drivers is illegal
  • ONE unveils its global network and prepares to take first cargo bookings
  • AA Cargo launches new routes as it eyes freight from the Balkans
  • Container lines will feel the pinch as China restricts import of waste for recycling
  • The extraordinary A380 supply chain
  • How DHL's Frank Appel motivates his workforce
  • Major global shippers are begining to tackle supply chain emissions

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Foss brings in 498 utility trucks to aid Puerto Rico power restoration
  • WFSA Conference set for March
  • Baydelta to build Jensen designed hybrid tug at Nichols Brothers
  • Legacy Marine delivers 18 m dive support catamaran
  • Plans for LPG fueled COGES ferry make progress
  • Bio-based antifoulant proves effectiveness in two year trial

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Nasdaq to shift freight futures to US
    Exchange to focus on power and gas markets in Europe
  • M/Maritime signs three more bulker newbuildings in Japan
    Extra vessels lift the company's fully controlled fleet to 13 bulkers
  • NYK fixes charter for LNG tanker amid buoyant mood
    Japanese carrier signs for seven-year contract for a newbuilding ship as spot rates stay at 2018 highs
  • MPC Container Ships begins trading on main Oslo marketplace
    Feeder owner meeting investors this week with bond tap in sight
  • Daily Briefing
    As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
  • It's time to buy, says Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation chief
    A future in LNG carriers looks bright but the firm's more imminent ambition lies in the tanker business, says Liu...
  • Daily Briefing
    As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
  • It's time to buy, says Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation chief
    A future in LNG carriers looks bright but the firm's more imminent ambition lies in the tanker business, says Liu...
  • China's 'foreign garbage' ban puts backhaul cargoes at risk
    Shift in Chinese policy threatens to erase up to 5m teu of vital box trade
  • Space tight on key ocean trades out of Asia
    Capacity critical to Oceania but manageable elsewhere, report forwarders, although price rises expected during the next two weeks
  • State bails out shipbuilding on a rising wave of orders
    Beijing's attempts to inject nearly $5bn into state-owned shipyards come as the industry shows signs of recovery - but private investors...
  • Remains of three Sanchi crew members identified
    Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has received the black box data of the Sanchi, the deputy head of the organization...
  • SM Line to relocate to Busan
    SM Line has completed registration of its headquarters address in Busan and plans to move from Seoul by June
  • Tote Maritime scraps order for boxship quartet
    Newbuilding orders cancelled due to issues faced at Honolulu terminal at which the vessels were scheduled to operate
  • Gulf Navigation in talks for Atlantic Navigation stake
    Company aims to grow its offshore oil and gas business in the Middle East
  • HHI secures $500m LNG facility order in Canada
    HHI also says it received a $220m order for three 84,000 cu m very large gas carriers from state-run shipping...
  • NYK and K Line among LNG supply business group
    Move comes as LNG demand is expected to pick up on the back of upcoming environmental regulations in shipping
  • SITC exercises options for two boxships
    Boxship duo worth a total of $50m
  • Trøim's 2020 Bulkers exercises options for newcastlemax quartet
    Vessels to be delivered over February to May 2020
  • Denmark considers naming and shaming sulphur cap violators
    21 companies have violated the 0.1% sulphur limit regulation since 2015
  • BPA raises concern over post-Brexit trade deals
    Emphasis should be on cross-border operational provisions with European neighbours, says association head Richard Ballantyne
  • Wilhelmsen rides the digitalisation wave
    Predictive data analytics a big help in optimising operations, says Wilhelmsen Ship Management president Carl Schou

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Sea-Tac truckers split on April 1 clean-truck reg
  • US trucking's uncharted ELD rollout stings shippers
  • MSC speeds up transits on growing Med-US East Coast trade
  • World Direct adds Pensacola to US Gulf-Mexico route
  • Port Canaveral to build heavy-lift dock
  • PSA faces rail hurdles ahead of JNPT terminal opening

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Two Panamax berths coming to Blue Atlantic
    Project will almost double coastal territory of Port of Setubal's economic zone to 350 miles.
  • Carnival adds second ship to Caribbean market
    The move doubles Carnival's capacity in the Caribbean and Port Tampa Bay to the most of any cruise operator in the Floridian harbor, the Miami-based company said.
  • Matson is winner as Tote order crashes
    Stock gets multiple upgrades as market incumbency likely remains intact, but Philly Shipyard sees sell off.
  • MSC slashes Europe-US transit times
    Service upgrades are expected to cut four days off reaching US ports.
  • OSG sees signs of life
    OSG chief executive Sam Norton tells Noble Capital conference that gains over last five months appear to be holding up.
  • Drug-smuggling gang seized on Hapag boxship
    Cocaine also recovered after master spots strangers on vessel off Colombia.
  • More newbuildings for fledgling M/Maritime
    Mytilineos-backed company unveils three more units under construction in Japan
  • Owners warned over demurrage wrangles
    C Demurrage highlights recent London arbitration award in row over barley cargo.
  • Seven Islands linked to Union Maritime MR
    Indian owner appears to have moved quickly to secure tanker to serve new IOC contract.
  • Korea consortium plots LPG-powered ferry
    Consortium receives preliminary approval for new LPG marine engines with plans for delivery in two years.
  • Ocean Breeze takes Acta Marine OSV
    Dutch owner fixes out walk-to-work newbuild for two years.
  • CSDC expects 2017 profit to hit $205m
    CoscoCS leasing company forecasting a big leap in earnings.
  • Strike off as Uljanik workers paid
    Croatian yard staff bank December pay, averting walk-out.
  • MPC Containerships moves up to main Oslo board
    Move to Axess market approved as expanding boxship owner takes another step towards ultimate goal of New York listing.
  • Norwegian PSV rates spike
    One ship remains open as levels approach $20,000 per day in North Sea.
  • Cancelled Stena newbuild sold for $505m
    Samsung semi-sub unit goes to European customer six months after Swedish owner pulled out.
  • Three bodies from Sanchi wreck identified
    Iran names three Iranian men who died in tanker fire this month.
  • Courage Marine to return to profit
    Hong Kong bulker owner boosted by reversal of ship impairment loss in 2017.
  • GIE Dragages heads to Socarenam for dredger
    French owner picks compatriot yard for specialised vessel.
  • TOTE tears up order for four new boxships
    US owner says problems with Honolulu terminal has ended deal at Philly Shipyard.
  • Gulf Navigation eyes stake in Atlantic Navigation
    Dubai-based tanker owner looks to expand offshore arm with stake in Singapore-listed outfit.
  • Hyundai Heavy wins Canadian LNG floater
    South Korean shipbuilder continues string start to 2018 with $500m newbuilding deal.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • KGL secures contract to handle logistics, distribution operations for U.S. military
    Logistics firm Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport (KGL) won a contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to lead logistics and dis...
  • NMFS to designate oceanic whitetip shark as threatened
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will list the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharinus lonigmanus) as threatened under the Endanger...
  • Freight forwards, derivatives are on the table, but will shippers take part?
    If the tangible signs that the transportation and logistics industry is willing to truly turn its back on a history laced with rate volatil...
  • U.S. West Coast ports thrive in November 2017
    The five major U.S. West Coast container ports - Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle - collectively handled 54,328 more in...
  • IMF increases global growth forecast for 2017 and beyond
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global economic growth estimates for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years. The IMF now estim...
  • DP World steps up India infrastructure investment
    DP World has joined with India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to increase investments in the country's ports, termina...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to commence Middle East-Africa service in April
    Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will commence a new weekly service between the Port of Jeddah and the east coast of Africa in April. Dubbed the ...
  • CMA CGM's first 20,600-TEU ship readies for service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will place its first 20,600-TEU ship, Antoine de Saint Exupery, on an Asia-North Europe loop, dubbed the FAL 1...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2018
  • Gang violence could hamper midstream investments in Mexican oil industry
    Increasing violence from criminal groups in Mexico could hamper much-needed investment by international companies in fuel pipelines, slowing competition in gasoline and diesel markets
  • Profit-taking pulls ICE Brent below $70/b
    The oil complex weakened Monday as profit-taking pulled ICE Brent below $70/b in a broad reversal across financial markets ahead of key events this week on the political and economic calendars.
  • Gibraltar bunkering halted by gale force winds: Port authority
    Bunkering operations at Gibraltar have been suspended due to strong winds.
  • Malta bunkers exceed 3-year high on rising HSFO, availability constraints
    Bunker prices at Malta in the Mediterranean saw a multi-year high Friday.
  • Novorossiisk bunker discount to Istanbul narrows to 6-week low
    The usual discount of bunker fuel at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk to that at Turkey's Istanbul narrowed to its lowest point in just over six weeks.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • AET Tankers adds four new ships as it revives fleet, meets environmental rules
    AET is confident that these LNG dual-fueled ships are the sustainable solution, both in the mid and long term to upcoming environmental rules for marine fuels.
  • FUTURES: ICE Brent crude steady, NYMEX rises on weaker dollar
    "We are close to the point of correction," Janu Chan, senior economist at St George Bank said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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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