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February 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese New Year break sees container spot rates drop across major trades
  • Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV ups its offer
  • Panalpina shareholder David Samra urges board to consider DSV offer
  • ONE sets record for box ship carrying heaviest single load of 19,100 TEU
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach ports suffer containerised imports slowdown
  • Hapag-Lloyd comes up with new steel-floor boxes able to carry heavier weight
  • Fewer ships at Port Botany but container volume increases in 2018
  • Armed robberies against ships in Asia plunge 73pc in January: ReCAAP
  • Weak close to 2018 drags down air cargo volume growth globally: WorldACD
  • WFS opens new mega cargo handling facility at Brussels airport
  • FedEx takes up warehousing space at Bahrain airport's new cargo zone

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
  • DSV announces revised bid for Panalpina
  • Gold Star Line & SARJAK Container Lines in joint liner break-bulk service from West Coast of India to Middle East
  • IWAI launches portal for real-time information on available depth on stretches of National Waterways
  • Juxtaposition & collation of Indian arbitration system vis-à-vis the rest
  • Maersk pilots containerised cargo movement through inland waterway on the Ganga; deploys 16 boxes from Varanasi to Kolkata on the recently inaugurated multimodal terminal on National Waterway-1
  • Mukesh Oza, Shantanu Bhadkamkar & Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan conferred with NMIS Honorary Fellowship
  • Major Ports handle 86.51 mt of thermal coal from April 2018 to Jan. 2019
  • Port of Antwerp reinforces engagement with India with extensive line-up of delegates for visit this week
  • Tata Motors along with Tata Motors Finance Group enters into strategic tie-up with Kool-ex Cold Chain
  • BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards sees participation from India & abroad
  • Changing trends in logistics to be deliberated upon in detail at Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Czech locomotives ordered Emilia Romana region
  • First woman presiding over Fedespedi
  • Gearing up for carnival
  • Estonian carrier shifts goods from road to rail
  • ACS recognises importance of Atlanta
  • Hydrogen fuel - on its way to Auckland
  • Pamyra collaborating with Fresh Logistics System
  • Globaltruck Management augments fleet
  • More contracts collared, but turnover shrinks
  • Modest growth at Rotterdam
  • UK fund manager acquires ASL Aviation
  • Mues shoulders COO role at Imperial Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cosco and Bolloré ink MoU
  • Saudia Cargo contributes to air-sea-air cargo corridor
  • Roll-out of direct Belgium to Italy rail link
  • Eurogate Group on a stable path

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • Grab some popcorn and watch the Panalpina-DSV-Agility soap opera
  • Shadow of recession adds to carrier woes as rates fall after Chinese holiday
  • UK's wide range of trading partners may soften impact of a no-deal Brexit
  • XPO Logistics sees revenue and profits up in 2018, but the 2019 view not so rosy
  • Bolloré and Cosco tie the cooperation knot tighter 'to explore new opportunities'
  • Flexport expands air network to Chicago as it looks to raise another $500m
  • Tobias Schmidt to head DHL's global forwarding operation in Germany
  • Juergen Mues appointed chief operating officer at Imperial Logistics
  • A new team to drive expansion for Gefco Freight Forwarding
  • Landlocked Nepal pushes ahead to create national shipping line
  • Supply chain radar: DSV ups its bid after Panalpina reveals talks with Agility

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • Ricaurte Vasquez named next Panama Canal Administrator
    The Panama Canal Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Mr. Ricaurte Vasquez as the next Panama Canal Administrator. He will take office on September 4, 2019, succeeding current Administrator Jorge
  • Excelerate and Equinor complete first Bahamas ship-to-ship LNG transfer
    Excelerate Energy L.P. and Equinor Energy AS have completed the first ever ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Bahamas. The transfer took place February 7. Utilizing Excelerate's floating
  • AHTS delivery completes Maersk Supply Service Fleet Renewal program
    Maersk Supply Service has taken delivery of Maersk Maker, the final vessel in its Starfish AHTS newbuilding series, from Norway's Kleven shipyard. The vessel's arrival completes Maersk Supply Service's Fleet Renewal Program,
  • NTSB reports on engine room fire on 50-year old towboat
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report on a December 2017 engine room fire that forced the crew of a 1967-built towing vessel to evacuate the vessel, which incurred an
  • MAN Rollo to supply engines for new pilot boat
    Zoetermeer, Netherlands, headquartered MAN Rollo is to supply two MAN diesel engines, each developing 882 kW at 2,100 rpm, for a new pilot boat, which is being built for the Dutch Pilotage
  • Tanker operator fined $2 million in pollution case
    Limassol, Cyprus, headquartered Interorient Marine Services Limited has been fined $2 million and sentenced to four years probation after being convicted February 13 in the Western District of Louisiana, for maintaining false

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • Diana sells two panamaxes to affiliated parties
    Disposals should be seen in context of strategy to phase out older tonnage and repurchase stock 'at a discount'
  • TEN confirms order of suezmax pair
    The Greek tanker owner's latest deal, which is believed to be with Chevron, could yield revenues of up to $300m...
  • What next for Lloyd's marine insurance?
    While underwriters have been heard to talk tough before, diminished capacity may mean that this time round they can make...
  • Sanctions on Venezuela start to bite
    Shipowners are less exposed to sanctions if they are not dealing with PDVSA directly, but there can be operational and...
  • Communication failures behind MSC Flaminia casualty
    Judgment on liability for explosion and fire points to shipper's failure to warn of dangerous condition of cargo ahead of...
  • IMO chief pledges to improve casualty reporting record
    Kitack Lim tells Lloyd's List he will put in more effort so the body can point to a stronger track...
  • HHIC-Phil reaches debt agreement
    Debt-ridden Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction is also negotiating with South Korean creditors on a solution
  • DSV raises bid for Panalpina
    The shake-up in the logistics world order continues as Panalpina looks for its own opportunities
  • Oceanic Breeze delivers first Ichthys LNG cargo
    The 79,883 dwt LNG carrier, owned by a 70:30 joint venture between Inpex Shipping Co and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisah, is...
  • Surge in box traffic waning at US west coast ports
    Throughput could decline steeply, especially if the Trump tariffs are inceased to 25% on March 2, says consultant
  • BP sees global LNG trade doubling by 2040
    Global LNG trades are forecast to grow to 900bn cu m by 2040 from 400bn cu m in 2017, according...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Cool Company' launch stalled due to LNG spot market slump | The Interview: Anastasios Papagiannopoulos | Viewpoint: A flag for...
  • The Interview: Anastasios Papagiannopoulos
    BIMCO's president talks about his confidence in meeting the 2020 sulphur cap and why Greece has yet to take full...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The most influential person in shipping
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Bill Thomas appointed new Clarksons chair
    The Spirent Communications chair succeeds acting chairman Ed Warner

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • NY-NJ port hires 650 as volume grows
  • Industrial real estate demand keeps building in US Gulf
  • XPO on growth track despite big customer loss
  • Saudi ban spoils outlook for Brazil chicken exports
  • DSV bid reveals Panalpina shareholder divide

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • Nordic American Offshore avoids having to swallow poison pill
    Canadian investor exempt from 15% shares ceiling.
  • Vasquez to take helm at Panama Canal
    Ricaurte Vasquez will take the reins of the Panama Canal Authority this fall, the organization announced Friday. Vasquez will take over as Panama Canal Administrator 4 September, replacing Jorge Quijano who held the post for seven years and spent a total of 40 years with the waterway. "We are committed to ensuring that Mr. Vasquez acquires the knowledge and expertise required for a smooth transi
  • Oaktree Capital, Goldentree Asset up stakes in Eagle Bulk
    Oaktree owns more than one-third of the New York-listed bulker owner.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen in the red for fourth quarter
    Wilh Wilhelmsen "took a beating" in the fourth quarter according to its chief executive, posting a NOK 345.7m ($40m) loss. The Oslo-traded company said maritime services did well, but marine services took a hit and "a substantial change in fair valuation of the group's investments". Wallenius Wilhelmsen eyes dividend after profitable quarter Analysts at DNB Markets said while impairments at Sur
  • Diana Shipping eyes $24.7m from panamax sales, charters
    Simeon Palios-led bulker player plans to offload two ships while chartering two others into 2021.
  • GasLog executives strike confident note on newbuilding contracts and funding
    Peter Livanos-backed GasLog is confident of securing long-term charters for its two open newbuildings and landing finance for its full orderbook. GasLog: Korean shipyard mega-merger will drive up LNG newbuilding prices GasLog talks up record fourth quarter results GasLog has nine vessels on order, with most of the ships set to join Shell, Centrica or Cheniere following delivery. One ship set t
  • Maersk Supply completes fleet renewal with future ownership still in question
    The Danish owner has a young, valuable fleet of OSVs, but parent's plans for the company remain unclear
  • BULL buys Pappas product tanker as fleet expansion plans kick off
    Indonesian tanker operator pushes growth agenda as it adopts a bullish stance towards the country's oil transport sector
  • Zvezda Arctic LNG 2 newbuild subsidies could hit $875m
    A new series of LNG carriers to be built in Russia for the Arctic LNG 2 project could attract state subsidies of up to RUB 60bn ($875m). This is according to a "consortium" letter to the ministry of industry seen by the Kommersant daily. Sovcomflot poised to order first ship for Arctic LNG 2 Novatek reserves slots for 14 Arctic LNG carriers worth $4.45bn The report claims each of up to 15 plan
  • GasLog: Korean shipyard mega-merger will drive up LNG newbuilding prices
    No reduction in berth space but values may already be increasing, chief executive says
  • Seabrokers: feast or famine for OSV owners
    Norwegian broker Seabrokers said rate spikes this year may be giving anchor-handler (AHTS) owners hope that better times lie ahead. But it warned that the market remains volatile and it is likely to be more a case of "feast or famine" rather than a sustained recovery. Freezing order upheld as Russian owners fight over OSV charters OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro "While 2018
  • ONE claims new teu loading record from Maersk
    Japanese container line ONE claims to have loaded the most boxes ever on one vessel. Its 20,146-teu MOL Tribute (built 2017) took on 19,190 teu earlier this month, it said. The previous world record was reported as 19,038 teu on Maersk Line's 20,568-teu Mumbai Maersk (built 2018) last August. The MOL Tribute is deployed on ONE's Far East Loop 2 service for THE Alliance line grouping. It achiev
  • Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker
    Norwegian oil major Equinor has extended a charter for a JJ Ugland shuttle tanker. The shipowner said the 126,000-dwt Vinland (built 2000) will remain with Equinor for another six months. This will take it up to November 2019. There are also further options to stretch the deal until August 2020. The vessel is operating in the North Sea, the company said. JJ Ugland signed the original charter
  • German entrepreneur snaps up big stake in ailing Flensburger
    Liquidity crisis at ferry shipbuilder eased as Sapinda and Siem inject funds
  • Suez Canal extends toll rebates for bulkers
    Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is keeping a bulker rebate in force until the end of this year. It said the move was part of paying more attention to its "users' best interest" and was made after "considering the new changes in the global shipping market, and world economy". The fee rebate applies to ships operating between ports in the Americas and in Asia. US Coast Guard warns of GPS outag
  • Morgan Stanley downgrades Tsakos Energy Navigation as debt repayments rise
    A focus on debt repayments and short-term weakness in the tanker market have led Morgan Stanley to downgrade shares in Greek shipowner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN). Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis dropped the stock to equal weight today, suggesting the upcoming refinancing of preferred stocks and high debt repayments could eat into the company's liquidity. Greeks emerge as net buyers in sale-and-pu
  • Greek manager says nothing wrong with 'banned' rice cargo
    A Greek shipmanager has said there is nothing wrong with a cargo of rice "banned" in two West African countries. CSAV ruling gives shippers advantage in cargo damage cases The BBC reported that the authorities in Guinea and Togo had branded 18,000 tonnes of rice from Myanmar on the 51,000-dwt cargoship Oceanprincess (built 1999) as "unfit for consumption". It cited a note from the Togolese mini
  • Robert Bubgee talks sibling shareholdings and tactical time charters
    Scorpio Bulkers unlikely to sell stock in tanker stablemate, while product giant won't be signing period deals for economic reasons.
  • Chopped Maersk Honam section heads to HHI
    The viable stern section of the fire-ravaged Maersk Honam is en route to South Korea to have a new bow fitted. The rear part of the 15,262-teu boxship (built 2017) was loaded onto Cosco's 98,000-dwt heavylift ship Xin Guang Hua (built 2016) off Dubai on 2 February. Maersk Line said it is now in transit and is expected to pass Singapore on Monday. The 228.5m section will be delivered next month
  • Changdao Xianglong returns to Jinglu for ro-pax
    Chinese owner Changdao Xianglong has headed back to the domestic Jinglu Shipyard for a new ro-pax. Brokers said the 2,000-passenger vessel will be ready in 2020. No cost was given for the contract. The Shandong shipowner's three existing ferries were delivered from Jinglu in 2017. The yard is also building bulkers for Chartworld and Laskaridis.
  • Hellenic Tankers completes lucrative VLCC asset play with Nathalin deal
    Brokers say subjects have now been lifted and new price benchmark can be pencilled in.
  • Number of Cyprus-based owners doubles as Greek link mooted
    Cyprus' deputy minister for shipping has revealed the number of companies setting up headquarters there has nearly doubled in six years. Natasa Pilides told AP the numbers are a testament to its growing appeal as a maritime business hub. She said there are currently 203 shipping companies operating under tax-resident status in Cyprus, 100 more than in 2013. More are doing business there, but are
  • Hanjin strikes debt-swap deal for Philippines yard
    South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has agreed a debt restructuring deal for its Philippines shipyard. Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn It said on Friday that the rescheduling agreement with creditors will be submitted to a local court by the end of February, the Yonhap news agency reported. The Subic Bay yard, HHIC-Phil, filed for rehabilitation in January afte
  • Aqualiner orders ferry double at Rodman Polyships
    Expanding Dutch owner Aqualiner has contracted two more new ferries. It has opted to build the 248-passenger vessels at Rodman Polyships of Vigo, Spain. They will be delivered in September this year for an undisclosed cost. The owner has one ferry in operation, which was built at Damen Antalya in Turkey in 2017. Three more are due from the yard this year. Rodman is also building seven ferries
  • Angelicoussis back at DSME for more LNG tonnage
    South Korean shipbuilder continues to bag newbuildings ahead of marriage with Hyundai Heavy
  • Schulte Group distances itself from supramax arrest
    German shipowner says legal woes plaguing the Universal Bremen in Singapore are the problems of the charters.
  • Marco Polo Marine slashes the red ink in first quarter
    But restructured offshore vessel company still hurt by weak rates and lack of newbuilding demand
  • APL Vancouver en route to Singapore for discharge
    Fire hit containership allowed to sail from Vietnam, expected to come alongside on Monday

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer
    The Swiss forwarding company Panalpina and Kuwait-based Agility talk "partnership opportunities" while the Danish firm DSV makes an all-cash offer for Panalpina.
  • XPO shares plunge after earnings miss
    FedEx shares also tumble over speculation that Amazon may handle more logistics work in house.
  • USDOT's multimodal grant funding nears $1.2 billion
    The Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development program receives funding for grants for the first time in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019.
  • Guidance issued for importers affected by ship fire
    Customs and Border Protection said shipments on board the Yantian Express were in the process of being released prior to arrival in the U.S.
  • Trump says he again could delay raise in China tariffs
    Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods from China in annual import value are set to rise from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2, unless the U.S. and China can reach an agreement to reduce trade tensions.
  • Tank ship operator sentenced for dumping oily waste
  • Safety rule to improve oil train spill response readiness
  • German firm fined $5.5 million for sanctions violations
  • MOL Tribute sets loading record with 19,190 TEUs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
  • US Atlantic Coast refinery issues, Venezuela sanctions help rally oil futures
    Unplanned work at Phillips 66's Bayway, New Jersey, refinery and further sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector helped rally the oil complex Friday.
  • US sanctions Venezuelan oil minister Quevedo, calls him 'illegitimate' PDVSA president
    The US Department of the Treasury on Friday added Venezuelan oil minister Manuel Quevedo to its list of sanctioned individuals
  • Oil market forecasters largely bearish on 2019
    The three most closely watched oil market forecasters are all bracing for a significant upsurge in non-OPEC supply growth in 2019
  • Gazprom Neft to increase crude production by 2% in 2019
    Gazprom Neft expects its crude production to grow by 2% year on year in 2019
  • First VLSFO bunker delivery to major container liner at Rotterdam
    Oil trading company Orim Energy has delivered the first shipment of very low sulfur fuel oil bunker fuel to a major container shipping liner to Rotterdam
  • Poor weather, barge congestion delay bunker operations in Piraeus
    Barge congestion at the Greek port of Piraeus has been supporting 380 CST bunker fuel prices
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Bureau Veritas releases 'Phase 2' of online tool to aid fuel compliance management
    The latest development comes after Phase 1 of MFC was released in April 2018.
  • BP's 'rapid transition' 2040 scenario sees key role for gas, renewables
    BP sees the bulk of this reduction in CO2 emissions coming from the power sector.
  • Scorpio maintains plan for scrubber installations despite port bans
    "We maintain that position with the anticipated regulatory 5- to 10-year lifespan of scrubbers," Mackey said.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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