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January 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM and OOCL linked to orders of ultra large container vessels
  • New Year orderbooks get off to a flying start among shipbuilders in S Korea
  • Hamburg Sud bulk shipping business to be sold China Navigation
  • Cosco, PSA extend box terminal capacity at Hainan port to 5m TEU
  • APL to start new China-Malaysia service from Qingdao
  • DP World's box terminal at Canada's Prince Rupert hits 1 million TEU
  • US port of Oakland to install China-made ship-to-shore mega ship cranes
  • ICTSI Subic racks up 200,000 TEU milestone
  • Two killed in plane crash in northeast Ohio
  • B&H Worldwide sets up second Control Tower at Singapore's Changi
  • Drones to be banned from extended zones around UK airports

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Amazon boosts its ocean shipping service
  • APL's refined global service network to be effective from April
  • Are chemical tankers ready to meet forthcoming IMO fuel regulations?
  • ZIM appoints Sabari Container Terminals to carry out survey, maintenance & repair activities at Mundra
  • Bangladesh's second LNG terminal to start operating in March
  • Fujairah ban on open-loop scrubbers
  • Normalcy returns to Haldia port with resumption of mooring activity
  • Ongoing infra projects at New Mangalore Port highlighted
  • Port of Rotterdam launches incentive scheme for green shipping
  • WB govt to build Tajpur port on its own
  • Cabinet approves creation of national bench of GSTAT
  • BHP-MALA 2019 to be confluence of leading stakeholders from across the break-bulk, heavylift & project cargo logistics sectors
  • Currency standby swap among SAARC countries given the go-ahead
  • Meeta Rajivlochan appointed as Additional DGFT, Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Channel Tunnel freight traffic sets new records
  • New VP for Germany's goods transport office
  • New locomotives for phosphate haulage in Tunisia
  • Precision begins B757 conversion for Asia Pacific Airlines
  • B&H establishes second control tower in Singapore
  • Port Trois-Rivières sees volume leap in 2018
  • Circle growing rapidly
  • WFS achieves Iata CEIV Pharma certification in Amsterdam
  • Ole Ingrisch to chair Port-Safety board
  • Giant box terminal growing even bigger
  • DFDS and Felixstowe port boosting ro-ro capacities
  • Central Asia after Central America
  • Container train covers 10,294 km in 18 days
  • Ivan de Souza joins Deugro group
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DHL Express builds new hub at Copenhagen airport
  • Haropa growing globally, but lifting lighter boxes

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • DSV-Panalpina deal could get 'messy' as the offer is considered
  • Transpacific volumes to the US hit new highs, but the future looks more uncertain
  • New innovation initiative will be 'a game-changer' for air cargo
  • Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers
  • Germany bans Iran's Mahan Air flights
  • Ivan Liso is new EMEIA director of projects at Crane Worldwide Logistics
  • Three major freight operators and how they view 'precision railroading'
  • Supply chain radar: DSV 'will be rejected'... but Panalpina a done deal if the bid is sweetened
  • Supply chain radar: huge takeover premium for DB Schenker, and Bolloré + Geodis deal talk sparks outrage

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • World Marine acquired by scrap recycler M.A.R.S.
  • Wärtsilä books multiple orders for Aquarius UV BWMS
  • Rolls-Royce Rauma thruster plant gets a EUR 57 million makeover
  • Fincantieri Bay completes complex conversion of ATB barge
  • Eagle Bulk buys one, sells two, adds scrubbers to three more
  • Study shows strong investment case for LNG as a containership fuel
  • EBDG teams up with Australia's AMD Marine Consulting
  • Port of Fujairah bans the use of open-loop scrubbers
  • Gulf Craft delivers third Express Plus FSV to SEACOR Marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Vogel and Rodgers clash on scrubbers
    Marine Money conference in London hears opposing views ahead of introduction of IMO sulphur cap in less than a year's...
  • UAE tightens grip on Middle East Gulf transhipment business
    Khalifa port expects to double its throughput levels in 2019 to about 3m teu, but provisions are in place to...
  • Seafarers UK starts hunt for Bryant's successor
    Seafarers' charity with Royal patronage distributed £2.5m to 60 maritime organisations with 73 grants to seafarers and their families in 2018
  • Faulty pumps link to Kerch Strait LPG blast
    Video footage shows vessels still burning as fire-fighting tugs battle to extinguish the LPG-fuelled blaze
  • China and Brexit dominate shipping leaders' gathering
    Meanwhile, finance panel bemoans bank preference for big names over second tier, and discusses China's aggressive attempts to break into...
  • Eagle Bulk signs bulker deals
    The vessels that have been sold had drydocking and ballast water treatment systems due to be installed, resulting in savings...
  • Commitment to quality pays off for Bahamas Maritime
    Bahamas Maritime Authority has reported the lowest number of detentions ever recorded. This is the result of a commitment to...
  • UK shortsea capacity grows ahead of Brexit
    Even short delays for customs clearances could have a major impact on shortsea shipping, forcing importers and exporters to consider...
  • CMPort boosting investment in Djibouti free trade zone
    Middle East and Africa China Merchants Group Ports and Logistics
  • Greece adopts shipping programme for schools
    Project Connect finally brings well-tried 'Adopt-a-Ship' concept to world's largest shipowning nation
  • Daily Briefing
    Kerch Strait vessels blast death toll rises to 14 | Win or lose in the bunker shake-up | Jury out...
  • IMF global growth numbers sound alarm bells for shipping
    With shipowners' fortunes linked to the health of the global economy, the shipping industry is casting a wary eye over...
  • Brexit: 80% of UK ports unprepared, survey finds
    Nearly 60% of respondents now expecting negative impact, according to Odgers Berndtson, with only one in four of the opinion...
  • NuStar loses appeal to recover OW Bunker fuel bill
    A lien would have allowed NuStar a full recovery of payment owed, rather than the 25% to 40% they will...
  • Aegean directors: company will emerge more competitive
    Sales volumes have steadily increased over the past three months, said director of global trading Sal Drago
  • Port of Fujairah bans open-loop scrubbers
    Brief notice does not give a date for the ban to take effect or say whether closed-loop scrubbers are allowed
  • Study pushes business case for LNG newbuildings
    By looking at net present value of an investment in a 14,000 teu newbuilding, research group finds LNG offers the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Protest traps Mexican imports at West Coast ports
  • Memphis chassis shortage worsens
  • Value-added services in shipping take shape
  • New Pecem service aids northern Brazil shippers
  • Infographic: Trans-Pacific shippers' 2019 outlook
  • Index signals weak MPV/HL demand
  • Venture capital focuses on tech for big BCOs
  • India eyes spring for electronic manifest rule start

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Honolulu crunch time looms for world's last sail-driven oil tanker
    Hawaii sets February deadline for decision on moving vessel to make way for new container terminal
  • Group cites 'fake news' in response to recent port bans
    Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 says harbours should not prohibit open-loop scrubbers given lack of scientific data
  • Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit
    Improved earnings come at end of a year which saw company invest $900m in extra tonnage.
  • Shipping safety takes a hit in dysfunctional government era
    US administration shutdown is hindering vital coastguard work with worrying long-term implications
  • Hats off to Hadjipateras and his CMA commodore crown
    John Hadjipateras will be the toast of the US East Coast shipping community later this spring when he is given the iconic bicorne hat to become this year's Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) commodore. Hadjipateras, who is chairman, president and chief executive of Dorian LPG, will be cheered and teased in equal measure when he is honoured at the association's dinner in Stamford, Connecticut,
  • JP Morgan downgrades Scorpio Tankers, Tsakos
    JP Morgan has trimmed expectations for 2019 tanker rates, while revising its outlook on some of the sector's players. In a Wednesday morning note, analyst Noah Parquette rolled back his VLCC rate forecast from $25,500 per day to $23,000 and MR tanker rate forecast from $14,000 per day to $12,000, downgraded Scorpio Tankers and Tsakos Energy Navigation from overweight to neutral and upgraded Euron
  • Songa deal linked to Star Bulk stock slump
    Petros Pappas-led bulker owner's share tumble related to acquiring 15 ships from Songa Bulk in July, analyst says.
  • Authorities move to block award for whistleblowers
    Engineer who documented illegal oil discharges that led to a $3.2m fine told he should have reported crimes directly to US Coast Guard
  • Wilhelmsen to manage FSRU for newcomer Pardus
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has won a contract to manage Pardus Energy's new FSRU. The 170,000-cbm Turquoise, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries, will be handled by WSM in Malaysia. Wilhelmsen Ship Management targets UK market "We are extremely excited to be selected as the manager for this FSRU. This win further solidifies our position in the gas market and we expect further growth driven
  • Chinese lessors opening up in pursuit of profit
    CMB Leasing executive explains changing behaviour of Chinese leasing houses.
  • Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest
    While bullish on overall tanker market prospects, global research head Henry Curra doesn't expect newbuilding orders to pick up significantly.
  • Thumbs up from Wall Street for Scorpio Tankers' reverse split
    Analyst who questioned New York-listed owner's move is now convinced it is a winner
  • Watchdog orders Solstad to revalue 140-ship OSV fleet
    Norwegian financial watchdog Finanstilsynet has ordered Solstad Offshore to revalue its fleet of 140 ships. The authority told the Sysla website that it believes the giant OSV owner broke accounting rules. The deadline for the company to respond is Wednesday. Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad Solstad bondholders back company with interest freeze Christian Falkenberg Kode, se
  • ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded its first ever green shipping initiative loan to Irish owner ICG. The EUR 155m ($176m) facility will part-fund two new ro-paxes for the Dublin group, which runs Irish Ferries. This is also the EIB's first ever loan to ICG. The green initiative supports bids to to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. ICG's 1,885-passenger newbuilding W.B.Y
  • Capesize woes push Baltic Dry Index back below 1,000
    Capesize weakness has sent the key Baltic Dry Index (BDI) back down below the 1,000 mark for the first time since last April. The Baltic Exchange bulker assessment was down 54 points to 984 on Wednesday. The capesize index dropped 117 points to 1,775, as Clarksons Platou Securities blamed Chinese coal import restrictions for continuing to drive down rates. Winter slump drags Baltic Dry Index cl
  • SEA\LNG unveils new boxship-based LNG-fuelling study
    Independent report says LNG is only scaleable marine fuel that advances shipping's greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction objectives.
  • Southern California firm trims Seacor Marine position
    A southern California investment firm has cut back its position in Seacor Marine Holdings. Private Management Group sold more than 200,000 shares in the New York-listed offshore player, lowering its stake from 6.09% to 4.25%, Securities and Exchange Commission filings from Wednesday show. UPDATE: Seacor buys $46m PSV trio from Cosco yard According to its quarterly report filed last November, th
  • Cypriot fund is only bidder for Greece's Elefsis yard
    Cypriot fund Inter-M Traders has been identified as the only bidder for Greece's Elefsis shipyard. The Kathimerini daily said KPMG is conducting a tender for an investor in the yard on behalf of creditor Alpha Bank, in cooperation with the economy ministry. The offer is said to come with conditions, including the completion of the Greek navy's shipbuilding programme and the maintenance of the fl
  • Top shipowners enjoying cheapest debt in a decade
    Loan terms best since financial crisis with Basel IV set to tip the scales further.
  • TEN charters out suezmax to Stena Bulk
    US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has clinched a period charter deal with Stena Bulk of Sweden for its 157,000-dwt tanker Eurovision (built 2013). The agreement is for 18 months at $25,000 per day. Tsakos bought the tanker as a resale from a Korean owner in 2012 for $52m. The deal lifts the number of suezmaxes in the Stena Sonangol fleet to 24 units. TEN has also reportedly clinched thr
  • Eagle Bulk confirms ultramax buy as it offloads more veterans
    US owner buys Chinese bulker for $20m while getting rid of 2001-built ships ahead of drydockings.
  • Nigerian export halt likely to be empty threat to LPG shipping
    Some market players are not expecting LPG shipping demand to be affected much due to the West African country's track record
  • Anchor-handlers crash back down to earth
    Rates for North Sea anchor-handlers have crashed back down after spiking in a sold-out market last week. Brokers report ships returning to port from charters. Earnings have dropped 80%, with fleet utilisation down to 52%. The annual average is 55%, according to broker Westshore. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs Nine of 16 vessels are free in Norway, with four of 11 available in the UK
  • Majority of UK ports 'unprepared' for Brexit
    Bosses at only 16% of UK ports have made "significant or practical plans" for Brexit. Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson quizzed leaders at 100 terminals to assess readiness for the country leaving the European Union. The majority of respondents had either carried out "only some high level planning" or had done nothing at all. UK flag blow as P&O reflags fleet ahead of Brexit "The ports in
  • Swedish port workers walk out
    Swedish port workers have walked out in a row over union representation. About 1,000 dockers took strike action on Wednesday at 15 terminals including Malmo, Gavle and Helsingborg, with those at Stockholm and Gothenburg due to follow suit later in the day. The Local website reported that the Swedish Dockworkers' Union (SDU) had been unable to reach a deal with port companies over collective barg
  • Addleshaw Goddard begins Asian maritime legal push
    London-headquartered firm Addleshaw Goddard has gained a foothold in Singapore's maritime law scene with the recruitment of former Ince & Co lawyer Ton van den Bosch as a partner on its corporate team. Van den Bosch was previously Ince's head of global terminals and maritime infrastructure practice as well as head of its energy and projects team in South and South East Asia. He begins at Addlesha
  • Kerch explosion ships linked to illegal trade
    The explosion in the Kerch Strait that killed at least 14 crew members during a ship to ship transfer between LPG vessels happened in an area known to be used by vessels carrying out illegal fuel transfers. The 4,811-dwt Maestro (built 1990) and the 4,444-dwt Candy (built 1992) were anchored off Cape Takhil in the Crimea, where sources say transfers regularly take place to avoid trade sanctions i
  • Sebjornsen becomes CEO at Indian technology company
    Former Bahri chief executive set to strengthen JM Baxi arm with artificial intelligence and machine-learning developments.
  • Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg
    Embed: Xue Long in the ice A Chinese icebreaking research ship has crashed into an iceberg in Antarctica. ABC reported that the 8,800-dwt Xue Long (built 1993) broke its mast as 250 tonnes of ice fell on the vessel. Nobody was injured in the incident. The ship was travelling at three knots in the Amundsea Sea at the time, according to China's ministry of natural resources. Crew used axes and
  • Jiangnan and Gasfin cut steel on FRU for Ghana LNG project
    China's Jiangnan Shipyard and Gasfin Development have cut steel on a 28,000-cbm LNG floating regasification unit (FRU) that is being constructed to serve a $350m LNG import project under construction in Ghana. NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project The FRU, which is identified as Hull No 2621, is being built to work in combination with an existing LNG carrier that will serve as
  • K Line VLGC brings in first Ichthys LPG cargo
    A K Line vessel has imported the first Ichthys LPG cargo into Japan. The 79,513-cbm VLGC Grace River (built 2002) discharged the Australian gas at Fukushima in a deal with Astomos Energy Corporation. The Inpex project will be exporting 70% of 8.9m tons per year of LNG to Japan. It is also producing about 1.65m tons of LPG per year, as well as condensate, which will be carried by K Line aframaxe
  • ESL Shipping adds two brokers to chartering team
    Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has strengthened its chartering team with two new appointments. The move was made to respond to the requirements of a growing fleet and to serve existing and new customers even better, it said. Tommi Laukka was brought in as a shipbroker from 7 January. He has "long and wide experience" in chartering, agency and port operations, the company said. Julia Pugina
  • Torsten Teichert eyes comeback at Hamburg Chamber
    Former Lloyds Fonds management board chairman Torsten Teichert is the favourite to become president of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Die Welt reported that the former shipping finance executive is up against Buss Group boss Johann Killinger in a vote on Thursday. The majority of members spoke in Teichert's favour at a closed session on Sunday. Former Chamber head Tobias Bergmann resigned on
  • Thomas Miller cargo-loss case prompts judicial rethink
    A UK high court judge has kicked out an indemnity case involving underwriter Thomas Miller that arose from a cargo loss 10 years ago. The legal battle prompted Justice Stephen Males to propose a more streamlined procedure to ensure that such costly oral hearings do not effectively become full hearings. The judge said in most cases hearings should last no more than 30 minutes and there should be
  • Courage Marine expects to report full-year loss
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner has been hit by the volatility in global stock markets.
  • Dampier faces potential closure in face of storm
    Authorities say tropical low currently located over the Timor Sea is expected to become category 2 cyclone.
  • Emirates National Oil sells MR2 tanker pair to China
    Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has ended its direct involvement in tanker shipping after selling its two product tankers to Chinese interests. The Dubai-based oil company's 46,500-dwt, IMO type 2 MR tankers Falcon Grace and Falcon Victory (both built 1999) are joining the fleet of China's Zhejiang Changchang Shipping. While Zhejiang Changchang officials confirmed the deal to TradeWinds, they de
  • Win More seeks High Court backing for release of tanker
    Hong Kong owner tells local high court of its frustration in waiting for flag state to act on releasing its tanker held in detention in South Korea

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Detention, demurrage 'pain point' in international trade
    National Industrial Transportation League panel focuses on ways to reform charges.
  • Commentary: Don't play Russian roulette with rules
    U.S. exporters may be tempted to prematurely re-engage with three Russian industrial giants reportedly relieved from Treasury sanctions before knowing all the facts.
  • Majority of U.K. ports unprepared for Brexit
  • Great Lakes carriers move 83.7 million tons in 2018
  • Executive Moves: Transplace and LSO
  • Wilmington marks first export shipment of Ford vehicles
  • Wind turbine parts land at Port of Portland
  • NYK takes delivery of innovative coal carrier

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • US readies oil sanctions as Trump recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan president
  • Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil
  • ICE delays launch of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures and others on US shutdown
  • Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil
    The first batch of the LSFO, about 6,000 mt, was delivered on Wednesday morning.
  • Japan's Showa Shell, Fuji Oil to lift another 2 mil barrels Iranian crude
    The latest lifting comes days after Fuji Oil and Showa Shell loaded the first Iranian crude oil cargo to be lifted by the Japanese refiners, as well as by Japan, since the country won the 180-day sanctions waiver on November 5.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC cuts amplify supply side imbalances in crude oil
    There is an "assumption that oil is a homogeneous market. It is not," an analyst at a European refiner, an analyst at a European refiner said.
  • Fujairah bunker demand picks up as price spread to Singapore widens: sources
    "Some of our customers have gone to Fujairah to take bunkers instead as prices are more attractive there for now," a trader said.
  • Fujairah bans use of open-loop scrubbers in port waters as IMO 2020 looms
    "Ships will have to use compliant fuel once the IMO 2020 sulfur cap comes into force," the port said.
  • Rotterdam bunkers surpass six-week high on tighter supply, export demand
    Increased demand from Singapore and Saudi Arabia supported counter-seasonal strength in the European HSFO market.
  • Ocean Tankers says bunker spill clean-up at East Anchorage Singapore completed
    A bunker fuel spill occurred was spilled when SJ was supplying 2,800 mt of 380 CST marine fuel oil to Mt Ridgebury Purpose.

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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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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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