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BRIEFS
December 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West Africa rates US$500/TEU January 1
  • Today most US Christmas lights come from Cambodia - not China
  • Shippers are bewildered by inconsistency of IMO 2020 surcharges
  • Modern Terminals donates crane to Hong Kong Museum of History
  • China trade deal to 'nearly double' US exports: US trade rep Lighthizer
  • Trump to ease restrictions on Canadian prescription drug imports
  • Jamaica now offers two new services via Panama to Med/Caribbean
  • China pins hopes on Europe trade, declares Foreign Minister Wang
  • New Normal: Looking at growth of China-EU rail freight links today
  • FAA hits Boeing CEO for thinking 737 Max will soon return to service
  • Amazon becomes its own biggest deliverer, shipping 3.5 billion parcels
  • Airlines queue up to buy Made-in-USA Airbus jets to avoid US tariffs
  • Alaska Airlines resumes flights after Israel cites 737 bulkhead issues
  • Russia's Aeroflot again named most punctual among leading airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • 'The basic requirement in the upcoming year is to reduce the cost of logistics'
  • 2019 seen ending on positive note for container shipping
  • All class dangerous goods prohibitedfor operations at Port Maoming
  • Coa elects Chairman & Vice-Chairman
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Lianyungang New OrientalInternational Terminals goes live on N4
  • MOL signs first green loan; to partially finance construction of world's largest LNG bunkering vessel
  • ONE's new Korea Haiphong Express service
  • Swire Shipping extends South Pacific network
  • Restriction on import of pulses
  • Chabahar port project to be accelerated: S. Jaishankar
  • DMICDC Logistics Data Services extends services to Kamarajar Port
  • PSA India donates INR 14 lakh for mid-day meal scheme as part of CSR
  • Govt to finalise e-commerce policy after passage of Data Bill in Parliament
  • ONE India supports social empowerment with Rugby India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pushing e-commerce in Jeddah

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz 2019: Part 1
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz: Part II
  • IMO 2020: the curved ball that acted as a counterweight for box shipping
  • Air cargo 2020: a combination of luck and strategy to sort the best from the rest
  • CMA CGM finalises terms of sale of 10 terminals to Terminal Link JV
  • 'Think carefully' Felixstowe dockworkers warned, as strike looms
  • Premium - keeping you up to date over the holiday

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Responders remove rudder and propeller from Golden Ray
    The Unified Command (USCG, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Gallagher Marine Systems) working to remove the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Georgia, successfully completed the removal of the
  • VIDEO: Stena Estrid arrives in Holyhead
    Stena Estrid, the first of a new generation of Stena Lina E-flexer RoPax vessels has arrived in Holyhead, Wales, following its delivery voyage from the China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding Weihai Shipyard in
  • Congress members object to CBP Jones Act move
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is going ahead with changes in its interpretations of the Jones Act that it first proposed October 23. causing considerable concern in some areas of the
  • Banks take control of Bourbon assets
    The assets of French offshore services giant Bourbon, which filed for court protection in back in July disclosing liabilities of over $1 billion, have been sold to a group of leading banks.
  • Arnout Damen takes CEO role at Damen Shipyards Group
    Arnout Damen, oldest son of Damen Shipyards Group Chairman Kommer Damen, will become CEO of the shipbuilding group on January 1, 2020. At the same time, the group will switch to a

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Ship scrapping plunges to 11-year low
    The prices being offered to shipowners for scrap has been consistently low throughout 2019. This has coincided with the build-up...
  • LR chief backs moves to shipping's green transition
    In an interview with Lloyd's List, Lloyd's Register chief executive Alastair Marsh has shared his vision about shipping's decarbonisation path and...
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in Clarksons
    US-based investment firm Invesco has acquired a 5% stake in shipping broker Clarksons. Could this be a sign that investor...
  • Greece seeking up to six LNG bunkering vessels
    Athens government puts out tender for shipyards to take on two firm orders and two more pairs of two options
  • Shell LNG carriers to retrofit hull air lubrication technology
    The shipping unit of the oil and gas giant has signed a deal with a company that specialises in air...
  • International Group freezes pool pricing
    Development comes as welcome news for owners facing high single-digit percentage increases for P&I and hull cover
  • Thai utility to cancel long-term LNG imports from Malaysia
    Petronas won a long-term supply contract that was tendered out earlier this year. This deal is now expected to be...
  • Global trade outlook: The macro view
    The macro trends driving our data forecast point to geo-political and environmental challenges in the short term, but more energy...
  • The Finance Outlook
    While ship finance has fallen out of favour among many traditional lenders, the pain is not equally spread and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping heads hesitantly into a year of uncertainty | IMO chief pledges to reverse casualty reporting deficit...
  • Piracy alert in Singapore Strait after spate of attacks
    The latest piracy attacks bring the total number of such incidents in the Singapore Strait to 29 this year
  • Lucio Tan-led group plans Philippines FSRU-based LNG import project
    The project would also include putting up power plants with a combined capacity of about 1,000MW
  • Navios tanker crew freed off Nigeria
    The crew is undergoing medical tests and debriefing, following which they will return to their families
  • Ørsted to sell LNG business to Glencore at a loss
    Glencore will take over Ørsted's right to regasification capacity at Rotterdam and the latter's five LNG purchase agreements
  • As Maersk maps out a clear strategy, MSC's future is less clear
    The recent departure of Maersk's chief operating officer to Mediterranean Shipping Co could mark the start of a radical shake-up...
  • Ren Yuanlin returns to Yangzijiang's helm
    Yangzijiang chairman has been freed. He has been assisting the authorities in relation to a months-long government investigation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Charleston awarded final portion of federal dredging funds
  • India shrugs off carrier pain points in surcharge regulatory reform
  • US Ex-Im Bank reauthorized for seven years
  • ARO 2020: 3PLs searching for new ways to be indispensable
  • ELDs improve HOS compliance; safety impact less clear
  • ARO 2020: Trucking industry seeks clarity on driver classification issues
  • ARO 2020: Shippers search for balance amid political, economic volatility
  • ARO 2020: Bottlenecks within ports hold back digitization
  • What shipping knows - and doesn't - as IMO 2020 nears

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Hornbeck to appeal New York Stock Exchange delisting
    Company's shares have fallen 37% since Friday's trading suspension
  • Top Ships takes out $60m loan for two MR newbuildings
    New York-listed tanker owner strikes deal to back purchase of nwebuildings from Evangelos Pistiolis
  • Eimskip sells 24-year old containership veterans
    Deal takes tally to five ships sold by Icelandic carrier in as many weeks
  • Ten shipping deals that made headlines in 2019
    A massive LNG carrier newbuilding programme, a changing of the guard in German ship finance, the dash or LNG fuel and Trafigura's fleet-for-shares plays were among the key shipping transactions in 2019.
  • CMA CGM forges $968m deal to sell raft of terminals
    Transaction will reduce French liner operator's debt load
  • Lloyd's Register issues alert over Singapore low sulphur fuels
    Testing company says some bunkers may have excessive sediment
  • French bank consortium takes over Bourbon assets
    OSV giant to be restructured by a joint venture of France's biggest lenders
  • Motia closes deal for $144m debt restructuring
    Deal marks end of 18-month saga amid talk of a comeback by the Zacchello family
  • Idemitsu and Showa Shell formally merge tanker fleets
    Japanese oil companies involved in first tanker merger of the new decade
  • Dr Peters fleet wind-down continues with new sale to NGM Energy
    Panamax crude tanker is the fifth oil carrier changing hands between the two companies since late 2018
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in shipbroker Clarksons
    US investment firm takes a stake in broker as it eyes UK stocks
  • Fund manager DeA Capital snaps up tankers from Italian market
    A new shipping vehicle established with ex-Fratelli d'Amico executives already has four tankers to its name
  • MOL taps green finance for LNGBV newbuilding
    BNP Paribas and CEMIX provide Japanese owner with its first-ever green loan
  • Velos Tankers linked to second S&P deal with MOL
    Purchase of LR1 tanker would bring Paschalis Diamantides venture's total spending bill to about $75m
  • The most shocking shipping moments of 2019
    This year has had its fair share of moments in which we asked ourselves: "What the Fredriksen is going on?" Here, TradeWinds runs down some of the most surprising stories we've published in 2019 (in no particular order).
  • Dramatic rescue as storm pounds Nuova Naviservice ship onto Sardinia coast
    Italian Coast Guard rescues all crew from grounded Nuova Naviservice general cargoship
  • Gangs of knife-wielding pirates attack several ships in Singapore Strait
    Thieves attack three bulkers and two tankers in robbery spree

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Tanker owner, operator and chief engineer guilty in pollution case
    The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.
  • Logistics firm bypasses big China airports with Hanoi-bound trucks
    Austrian freight forwarder cargo-partner says Hanoi Airport is a truck alternative from South China even though the region has massive air cargo capacity.
  • FAA likely to certify Pemco's 737-700 conversion program soon
    Pemco wants to convert newer aircraft.
  • S.H.E. TRUCKING empowers females of freight
    Online community provides opportunities for women seeking success in trucking.
  • Simple ways to protect your company from cyberattacks
    It doesn't take much to compromise your business. It's as easy as opening an email.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/23
    A mostly higher trading session on Friday caps off a strong week for Trucking Freight Futures.
  • Today's pickup: Car hauling's challenging times; Amazon's foray into freestanding logistics
    Car-haulers face challenging times. Kalanick sells out-literally. Will Amazon's free standing logistics model spring forth?
  • Tactile Mobility partners with HERE Technologies to expand tactile data's commercial reach
    Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE...
  • White Christmas ahead for parts of western US (with forecast video)
    A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.
  • China marks Jan. 1 with tariff reduction on 850 products
    The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.
  • Rivian closes $1.3B funding round
    An early Christmas gift for the electric truck maker marks the company's fourth investment announcement this year.
  • Malware hits Truckstop.com sites, services shut days before Christmas (with video)
    One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.
  • Boeing ousts CEO Muilenburg as 737 MAX crisis worsens
    Boeing is in crisis management mode over the 737 MAX grounding and it cost CEO Dennis Muilenburg his job on Monday.
  • Ten things to know before investing in a TMS
    Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose...
  • Spanish shipbuilder Navantia digitalizes supply chain with SAP Ariba
    The digitalization of Navantia's purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.
  • Experts predict more short line railroad mergers and acquisitions
    Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel price hits record high at Hong Kong
    Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel at Hong Kong soared to new high of $650/mt Friday at Asia close, on tight cargo supply and robust demand for IMO-compliant fuels, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential rises to 7-week high on limited suppliers
    Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential rose to a seven-week high of $11.19/mt Friday as limited sellers could supply the grade, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Rotterdam VLSFO bunkers hit 3-month high as 2020 looms
    Very low sulfur fuel oil at Rotterdam, the Netherlands, reached its highest point in over three months Friday, as demand for the new marine fuel took up most of bunker demand at the port with the new IMO 2020 sulfur cap imminent.
  • Istanbul marine operations interrupted by bad weather
    Rough weather is disrupting bunkering and shipping operations at Istanbul, Turkey, sources said Monday.
  • Fujairah low sulfur bunker price hits new record high as IMO 2020 looms
    The price of low sulfur bunker fuel at the Middle Eastern bunkering hub of Fujairah has soared to a brand new high, as demand for IMO-compliant fuel rose significantly in December, with less than a few weeks to go before the new sulfur limit mandate begins in January 2020.
  • FUTURES 4: Oil pulls back on weak US sales figures, OPEC+ uncertainty
    Oil moved lower in Monday morning US trading following weaker-than-expected US economic data and indications that the OPEC+ group may ease production cuts in March.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
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PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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