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December 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk opens new facility in Vietnam to handle new sourcing demand
  • China lowers 2020 growth target to 6pc, cranks up state spending
  • California ports collaborate to fight the threat posed by rising sea levels
  • Baltimore port to start upgrade of 14,000-TEU berth in early 2020
  • EMEA cargo crime hits US$88.75m with trucks being the 'weakest link'
  • DP World's Unifeeder buys major stake in Singapore's Feedertech Group
  • Switch to non-diesel trucks in Europe requires more charging, refuelling points
  • Seven HK Airlines aircraft impounded by HK airport authority
  • Boeing to stop production of 737 Max starting in January
  • Deutsche Bahn to test Skyports drones in its logistics supply chains

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new Executive Board to accelerate strategy execution
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season-2 breaks all records
  • MOL & e5 Lab launch study on hydrogen hybrid pure car carrier
  • NYK Group accredited by ClassNK for cyber security management
  • Shipping seen progressing full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation
  • Strong ocean imports & exports seen sustaining India's trade growth
  • US mulls doubling pear exports to India
  • Port of Antwerp in collaboration agreement for hydrogen transport
  • Global programme launched to improve efficiency of cargo handling audits
  • Govt intends selling 100 pc stake in Air India
  • KWE India launches 'Slip Sheet Handling' for airfreight shipment from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
  • Railways offering discount on empty container transport
  • Govt withdrew 14k prosecutions under Companies Act to improve ease of doing business
  • India improves ranking in ease of doing business as exports & logistics facilitation get impetus
  • New guidelines & simplified approval process for coal projects to enhance ease of doing business
  • Parliamentary panel worried over India's meagre share in global organic trade
  • Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Lufthansa Cargo unveils sales channel offering dynamic spot rates
  • CMA CGM currently the only ocean carrier interested in LNG to power box ships
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines eyes Taipei as China traffic slows, and drops Hahn
  • David Stroud appointed BIFA's new policy and compliance adviser
  • Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk's Ocean and Logistics division
  • Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable'
  • South African government aims to create a national shipping carrier
  • Maersk's social media position dis-liked by some
  • Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)...
  • Delay alert with feeder lines in 'radical' new year container handling shake-up

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor
    Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract
  • VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials
    Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting
  • MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen
  • Two leading French ports to have Wärtsilä VTS
    Wärtsilä is to supply its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution to two of France's leading ports, Calais and Boulogne. Calais is France's leading port for passenger traffic and the second largest port
  • San Francisco Bay Ferry to add another new high-speed cat
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is to exercise a $14.8 million build option for a second 300-passenger high-speed ferry from La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc.
  • Viega MegaPress CuNi press fitting system now available in larger sizes
    Viega LLC's MegaPress CuNi, a copper nickel press fitting system designed specifically for applications on commercial ships, private yachts and offshore rigs, is now available in sizes up to 4". MegaPress CuNi
  • $1 million criminal fine in fishing vessel pollution case
    The U.S. Department of Justice says that Sea Harvest Inc., operator of the fishing vessels Enterprise and Pacific Capes, along with Fishing Vessel Enterprises Inc., the vessels' owner, pleaded guilty yesterday to
  • Study of $246 million in injury claims yields new shipping safety insights
    More comprehensive reporting requirements for injury and near miss reporting are needed to improve safety at sea, according to ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University. The call follows an industry-wide

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • DryLog acquires 50% of ArcelorMittal shipping subsidiary
    The joint venture, Global Chartering Ltd, has been created through the Peter Livanos-backed DryLog taking a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's...
  • Slips, trips and falls cost American Club $14m a year
    Sponsors call for comprehensive new standard for reporting maritime injuries and near misses after discovering lack of consistency and comprehensiveness...
  • Coal demand to be stable to 2024, IEA says
    India will be the biggest driver of growth, the IEA says, while China's demand will likely plateau in 2022
  • Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet
    Capacity management seen as a means of controlling pricing, while lines are offered little legal certainty
  • The Outlook Forum
    We asked Lloyd's List readers and key market participants what they thought would be the key issues shaping shipping over...
  • Zeamarine co-founder exits as restructuring specialist is called in
    The company rocketed from being a start-up operation to a big league player in just six years. Speculation, though, suggests...
  • Swire Shipping to offer joint Pacific service with Matson
    The service will be run with 8,000 dwt vessels, with Swire Shipping chartering in one ship while Matson will contribute...
  • MOL teams up with e5 Lab to develop hydrogen hybrid car carrier
    The technologies are aimed at trying to meet the IMO's 2050 carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets through hybrid technology, alternate...
  • Tonnage tax extension seen as growth filip for Cyprus shipping
    Securing approval for a full decade will provide stability and certainty for shipping companies choosing the flag or operating in...
  • Maersk appointments bring board back to strength
    Reshuffle of management positions comes as Danish container giant increases pace of integration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Block exemption extension gives carriers clarity and confidence | Have Brussels and container lines called a truce...
  • DP World integrates former Topaz Energy into P&O Maritime Logistics unit
    P&O Maritime Logistics is poised to steward one of the most historic names in the maritime industry as it enters...
  • Indian crew taken hostage off West Africa soars to 89 in a year
    As Indian mariners represent the largest proportion of crew nationalities, a total ban on Indian nationals serving as crew within...
  • CMA CGM in biofuel bunker blend deal with Shell
    Shell will supply tens of thousands of tonnes of a bunker blend comprising 20% of biofuel drawn from used cooking...
  • Avance Gas orders two dual-fuel VLGCs at DSME
    The company, which is taking the first step towards a low-carbon future, said burning liquefied petroleum gas was cheaper and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Fate of NJ classification bill uncertain, as is potential impact
  • Rail volumes suggest bearish outlook for trucking
  • Drastic changes play out at Zeamarine amid executive departures
  • India mulls reworking Cochin terminal tariff to compete with Colombo
  • BNSF's Chicago intermodal depot regains flow after operational shift
  • Clerc moves into Maersk's key integration role

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Nordic American trio exit LSFO storage for bigger payday
    Bulk of VLCCS holding compliant fuel expected offload cargoes by first quarter, says Braemar ACM
  • DryLog tightens links with ArcelorMittal and eyes growth with joint venture
    Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos-backed DryLog are joining forces in a shipping joint venture. The outfit will see DryLog take a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's shipping subsidiary Global Chartering Ltd. NYK forms joint venture to provide FPSO to Petrobras Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV It will retain that name and the 28 bulkers in its employ and aims
  • Has Christmas come early with Trump playing Santa Claus?
    Proposed US-China trade deal could provide a huge boost for shipping, but questions remain over if - and how - the promises can be delivered
  • Why Deutsche Bank dropped five stocks and prioritised others
    Analyst Mehrotra says size, liquidity and focus were key factors in cuts
  • Leo Kirchner to take reins at Thomas Miller Americas
    There is a new man at the top of Thomas Miller Americas. Leo Kirchner will take over as president and chief executive of the insurance management company's US wing at the end of February. He replaces Mike Jarrett, who spent 27 years leading the unit. Thomas Miller buys Lodestar's fixed premium business Thomas Miller tickled pink as charity golf day raises $250,000 "It is an honour to succeed M
  • Carnival joins Getting to Zero Coalition on carbon
    Miami-based cruise giant looks forward to developing zero-emission ships with industry partners
  • Brussels to probe merger of DSME-Hyundai Heavy over price fears
    The European Commission is looking into the proposed $1.7bn acquisition of South Korean shipyard DSME by compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Following HHI's application for approval by the European Union executive body last month, the commission said on Tuesday it was concerned the deal would reduce competition, raise prices and stifle innovation in the sector. Controversial Daewoo founde
  • Sanchi families challenge official account of explosion and sinking in US lawsuit
    Some of the seafarers onboard the tanker escaped after the 2018 crash and are still alive, their families say
  • Positive outlook for US crude exports buoys tanker owners
    Tankers are set to gain from world's largest oil producers' rising exports
  • Exodus of PSVs boosts North Sea owners while AHTS rates hit peak
    Winter rates proving warmer than expected as Allseas removes 11 spot vessels for Baltic work
  • A message to India on port improvements
    Private operators tell their government it is time to deliver on its national vision for shipping
  • Trafigura calls on regulators for stricter IMO 2020 enforcement
    Top tanker executive says transitional period should be monitored by port state control to ensure a level playing field
  • Hudong-Zhonghua moves forward on CSSC Leasing's LNG orders
    Shanghai yard finally gets started on some conventional tonnage as orderbook empties
  • EU agrees 10 more years for Cyprus tonnage tax
    Estonia also gets its first tonnage tax as Europe seeks to encourage region's competitiveness
  • Buys strengthen SAL's position as top three heavylift player
    Harren & Partner's project cargo subsidiary takes three heavylift ships from the Winter Group
  • Clarksons Platou starts Bonheur coverage with a buy
    Plenty of upside in Fred Olsen company with "reliable cash machine" cruiseship fleet, analyst says
  • Supreme Court declines appeal by GC Rieber ex-employees
    Legal action taken by 17 ex-employees against the offshore shipowner has come to an end.
  • Peter Townsend joins Miller to develop North American business
    Hull expert begins new role at insurance broker next month to focus on growing cover
  • Britannia P&I plots recruitment in Denmark as it upgrades office
    Copenhagen correspondent office to become full branch of UK-based P&I club
  • Veteran bulker hit by engine room fire in Detroit River
    US Coast Guard tackled blaze on Tecumseh as it drifted into Canadian waters
  • Winners emerge as big boxship charter market all but dries up
    Rush to retrofit scrubbers before IMO 2020 has caused a shortage of vessels and a rise in rates
  • Emergency response contracts see dramatic drop to 23 in 2019
    Fall in Lloyd's Open Form contracts are hitting salvors and marine salvage association questions whether it is time to move on and face the realities of the current environment
  • Maersk fills management board gap with Svitzer's Thygesen
    CEO of group salvage company promoted after high-profile departures at Danish owner
  • Jan-Hendrik Tobbe exits amid Zeaborn management overhaul
    Restructuring expert takes the reins at expanding, Kurt Zech-controlled ship operator
  • Swire and Matson team up in the South Pacific
    Veteran Pacific shippers will partner using chartered tonnage on general cargoship route
  • 'Floating bomb' FSO starts to leak oil in Red Sea
    Houthis call for help after crude seeps from Safer off Ras Isa in Yemen
  • Contact made with Union Maritime tanker after crew seized
    Togolese patrol boat tracks down the Duke while a new crew heads to the ship on a tug
  • CMA CGM's Containerships cashes in on LNG-run tonnage
    Fourth vessel giving carrier a competitive edge in Baltic-related services is delivered, with two more to come
  • MOL targets development of hydrogen-powered car carrier
    Japanese shipowner says latest initiative builds on worked to realize zero emission vessels
  • VLGCs cheaper to build than to buy second hand
    Clarksons Platou says new dual fuel ships will be the "most efficient LPG carriers to date"
  • Grindrod extends chartered-out MR, returns supramax
    Singapore-based owner seals better rate for tanker, bulker set to be handed back early in 2020
  • SSY: Aussie drought set to boost bulker tonne mile demand
    US Department of Agriculture forecasting "weakest Australian wheat harvest for twelve years"

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Biodiesel blending credit gets budget reprieve from House
    The biodiesel blender credit reinstated by Congress Dec. 17 is a $3 billion a year boost to a less-polluting diesel fuel.
  • Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service
    Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
  • New chapter in ugly FedEx-Amazon divorce puts merchants in middle
    Amazon-FedEx divorce gets ugly and hurts merchants
  • FedEx hits 'bottom' in fiscal 2020 second quarter
    FedEx's lousy second quarter results are a cost issue first and foremost
  • Canadian manufacturing took hit during GM strike
    Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
  • Powerful storm could delay Christmas deliveries in Pacific Northwest
    A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.
  • Load One provides lightning-fast shipping for just about everything
    This logistics company expedites movie props to rocket engines and everything in between.
  • Elroy Air aims to bypass infrastructure with unmanned hybrid electric drone (with video)
    An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure
  • Freight All Kinds: Getting the show on the road
    Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills.
  • Pennsylvania provides more than $40 million for freight rail projects
    The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX's double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.
  • Knight Swift: Trucking's Biggest Mega-Merger - Great Quarter, Guys EP07 [podcast]
    On this episode of Great Quarter Guys, Seth Holm, Kevin Hill, Andrew Cox and JP Hampstead break down Knight Swift's business model, discuss the Phase...
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What drivers need to know
    Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
  • US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/17
    Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
  • Amazon's shot at FedEx, 737 MAX minimized, and a tribute to American Shipper - WTT?!? [podcast]
    photo credit: Amazon On today's episode - Just in time for the holidays, Amazon cans FedEx over on-time delivery, Boeing 737 MAX stops going, a...
  • South Asia stands to gain from prolonged US-China trade war
    Resilience360's report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
  • Winter storm keeps trucking across Eastern US (with forecast video)
    Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.
  • Southwest Airlines pushes back schedule for 737 MAX until April
    The chill felt in Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter financial report won't be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX.
  • Continual technological advancements land innovator in FreightTech 25
    Truckstop.com pioneered digital innovation in logistics with the first online platform for load boards.
  • FreightWaves NOW: Louisville Spot Rates are Skyrocketing
    Anthony Smith hosts Tuesday's FreightWaves NOW with John Kingston giving the Oil Update, Luke Falasca provides us with the Broker Update, and Zach Strickland gives...
  • Navistar beats Q4 earnings estimates but lays off 10% of its workforce (Update)
    Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year.
  • Today's Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign
    CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may...
  • New Jersey's owner-operator law in limbo for now, but risk remains
    Move to pass legislation has ground to halt amid wider outcry from other industries over independent contractor limits.
  • The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
    The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • LSFO offers in S Korea, Hong Kong above LSMGO on strong demand ahead of IMO 2020
    Spot offers for low sulfur bunker fuel have been priced above that of low sulfur marine gasoil in the ports of South Korea and Hong Kong on strong demand for the low sulfur marine fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's low sulfur mandate come January 2020.
  • Expected IMO marine gasoil demand supports prompt ICE LSGO
    ICE low sulfur gasoil futures time spreads have moved into backwardation, as 0.5% sulfur fuel oil prices rose above 0.1% marine gasoil bunker prices in Singapore, dependent on delivery dates and volume, supporting MGO values, traders said.
  • Shell, CMA CGM launch marine biofuel partnership
    Oil major Shell and shipping line CMA CGM are to launch a partnership to expand the shipping line's use of biofuel in its fleet, Shell said Tuesday.
  • Urals NWE crude down $4.50/b in a month to 19-month low as IMO 2020 looms
    Urals, the Russian crude which is the Europe's largest single source of oil, has seen value for Baltic-loading cargoes fall more than $4.50/b in the past to month to a 19-month low ahead of IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • FUTURES 6: Oil complex pulls back in after-market trading amid bearish US inventory forecasts
    Oil futures retreated in after market trading Tuesday but held in the black amid newly bearish US crude and product inventory forecasts.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/MF 0.5% spread hits record low on LSFO supply tightness
    "Low sulfur fuel oil supply is getting tighter. LSFO stocks draw is faster than expected," a Singapore-trader said Tuesday.

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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
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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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