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October 7, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Results to date are much better than initially expected, says NYK President while marking 135th anniversary of NYK's founding
  • Sal Heavy Lift acquires major stake in Intermarine & expands its business in the Americas
  • Unprecedented Golden Week capacity increase on Transpacific
  • Coffee shipments marginally up during April-September
  • DGTR notifies investigation into subsidised imports of copper tubes, pipes from Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam
  • JN Port attains 95 pc year-on-year cargo throughput in Sept. 2020
  • Personnel changes at Major Ports
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Logistics challenges, reduction in turnaround time for seamless cargo movement between India & Bangladesh a priority: Minister
  • Piyush Goyal emphasises on boosting rail freight
  • IRCON floats tenders for construction of Coal India's 135-km east-west rail corridor
  • Mumbai Port Trust actively participating in Clean India movement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vaccine readiness
  • Austrian block train remains on track
  • Trade between UAE and Israel has begun
  • Additional rail capacity for Canada's industry
  • The CMA CGM Group recruits
  • Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry
  • First of two freighters from Fiji to Singapore
  • Batliwala becomes chairman, Erbacher returns
  • New container trains to run between Siberia and China
  • Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side
  • Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born
  • Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • No more locomotive change at the border
  • Generation change at TST
  • Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA
  • Laurels for Priority Freight
  • Digital US contract platform goes Europe

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Atlas Air 'moving the goalposts' after five years of talks with pilots' union
  • SGP unveils mega-hub ambitions as it takes over second terminal at KAPD
  • Xpediator expands European logistics footprint with takeover of Nidd Transport
  • New cargo services at Brussels Airport as carriers gear up for vaccine flights
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM credit ratings upgraded ahead of 'bumper' Q3
  • Keeping supply chains running financially smoothly in these extraordinary times
  • Against the odds: Kuehne + M'rsk - the night is still young. But...
  • Snapshot: DSV Panalpina? Mesmerising
  • Supply chain radar: Growing up...Zim lines up its fifth IPO attempt

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • ABS launches My Digital Fleet
    Timely access to relevant information to support the safe and efficient operation of vessels is critical in the digital era and offers a competitive edge. However, vessel data typically resides in disparate
  • Ricardo Carlton is new Port Everglades Director of Operations
    Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port's new Director of Operations. "Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth
  • Laborde Products named new distributor for Scania USA
    Scania USA has selected Laborde Products as the new distributor for Scania Marine Engines along the U.S. Gulf Coast and in Midwest markets. Laborde Products has been devoted to developing commercial engine
  • VIDEO: World's largest civilian hospital ship nears completion
    International charity Mercy Ships says that its second hospital ship, Global Mercy, will soon join its first, Africa Mercy, in bringing desperately needed medical services to Africa. Between 1990 and 2020, Mercy
  • MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels in future fuel mix
    Container shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) is looking at hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future. Meantime, it is increasingly pioneering the use of

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Charterers to report shipping emissions in green initiative
    Key energy, mining and agricultural companies and commodity traders have launched a new initiative that will see them report annual...
  • From the News Desk: Shipping struggles to repel hackers
    Shipping companies and organisations have received a sharp wake-up call as to the threat of cyber attacks, with several affected...
  • Shipping expects post-pandemic economic crisis
    Respondents to the latest Global Maritime Forum survey cited economic concerns and the impact of decarbonisation of shipping as being...
  • Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy
    De Stoop believes a carbon levy on shipping fuels that increases gradually is more likely to be agreed on than...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The road to future fuels
    Listen to the second of three special edition podcasts produced in association with DNV GL examining the tectonic shift shaping...
  • China bunker volume growth not hampered by pandemic
    'Singapore's marine fuel sales have stayed robust even as there were significant decreases seen in demand from certain parts of...
  • Antwerp receives EU funding for port carbon capture
    The Port of Antwerp was granted funding for two feasibility studies. It will look at moving CO2 by pipeline to Rotterdam...
  • Okeanis chief does not see LNG as long-term fuel solution
    Speaking at a Marine Money virtual event, Mr Alafouzos said he does not see LNG as a long-term fix for...
  • India to surpass China as the world's largest LPG importer by 2030
    Poten expects Indian LPG consumption to increase by 2% in 2020, rising by 17% in the next five years compared...
  • Boxship sector takes first steps towards ammonia use as fuel
    Joint development programme receives design in principle approval from Lloyd's Register for ammonia-fuelled vessel
  • Suez casualty ruling hailed as victory for common sense
    Greece-owned bulk carrier was in breach of rules 5, 7 and 8 of the Collision Regulations, Mr Justice Teare decided
  • Panama Canal sees flat volume growth due to pandemic
    After a strong start to its 2020 financial year, the Panama Canal was hit by falling demand in May and June
  • PSA unit takes over control of Dammam
    The Singaporean operator takes over the management of Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port through its Saudi Global Ports unit. PSA...
  • MSC eyes hydrogen for zero-carbon fuel source
    Collaboration with participants along the entire fuel supply chain will be critical as shipping makes efforts to remove carbon-based energy
  • Singapore to boost LNG bunkering and digitalisation
    Singapore has acknowledged LNG as a key transitional fuel towards a low-carbon future and has set up a regulatory and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek bulker 'wholly responsible' for Suez multiple pile-up | Does digital leviathan threaten fair competition in shipping?
  • Equatorial launches new digital bunkering tool
    The new tool is expected to remove any miscommunication between parties, including shipping agents, surveyors, traders and ship operators, said...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • Forward Air extends inland dray reach with Memphis acquisition
  • Drayage tech provider acquires truck parking marketplace
  • DCLI exiting NVO business to deal directly with truckers
  • Transfix offers free software to woo small carriers
  • Regulators delay Vancouver terminal decision, advance competing expansion
  • CMA CGM slow to restore e-commerce services

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • New Caledonia rethinks its LNG import plan as power needs rise
    Funding from France helps to attract bidders as island territory votes to remain French
  • Multiple failings likely to be uncovered in Panama probe into livestock carrier loss
    Death toll means the ship is one of the deadlines incidents since 2009, when 44 seafarers went missing in the loss of another converted vessel
  • Hapag-Lloyd, ship manager fight Covid-19 suits from longshoremen
    One longshoreman contracted the respiratory illness, while the other argues exposure
  • Hermitage Offshore fleet set for the auction block
    The company had as many as four bids for its fleet before heading to bankruptcy court
  • Yieldstreet wins $76.7m summary judgment against Lakhanis in London High Court
    This is the second judgment awarded against the Lakhanis, who are now personally liable for a total of $124m in outstanding loans
  • Hygo Energy IPO not the first shipping deal to be blown up by a hidden time bomb
    Deal had completed investor book, possibly below price range, but the company may now have to look outside for new chief executive if past is the prologue
  • Baltic Dry Index keeps cruising amid China's iron ore demand
    Capesize fixtures may get split into panamax charters, according to Clarksons Platou Securities
  • Rising tide of US LPG exports set to lift Navigator Holdings
    Jefferies analysts says low fleet growth creates the perfect platform for stronger rates
  • MSC explores hydrogen as potential fuel source
    World's second largest liner operator backs hydrogen and biofuel but ensures its biggest ships are LNG-ready
  • Coronavirus hits US bunker hubs hard but Asian ports show resilience
    Singapore, Japan and Zhoushan among top performing hubs as sales collapse in the US Gulf
  • UK detains offshore vessel in Aberdeen over crew welfare concerns
    Full inspection now planned as RMT union criticises wage level on Ben Nevis
  • Royal Caribbean Group faces a subdued 50th birthday celebration
    Coronavirus leaves cruise giant with little to cheer about as it celebrates its golden anniversary
  • Bjorn Tore Larsen says he still wants to own a private fleet despite bulker sale effort
    The company is looking to sell a panamax bulker, which would leave it with just one wholly-owned ship
  • Navig8 strikes first pool deal with Ibaizabal Tankers for suezmax
    UK-headquartered group expands Suez8 operations with Spanish owner's 2004-built ship
  • Worker dies in accident at leading Turkish green recycler
    Isiksan ship breaking yard has safety and environmental approval from the European Commission and ClassNK
  • DSME to offer ammonia-ready designs in bid to hit CO2 targets
    Shipbuilder logs approval in principle for ultra large containership fuelled by ammonia and sets 2025 target
  • Trio of gasoline-laden Iranian tankers arrive in fuel-starved Venezuela
    The US has opted not to intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now
  • HMM fills all 12 of world's biggest boxships on maiden voyages
    Resurgence in container demand shown by South Korean owner's full house for Samsung and DSME newbuildings
  • Battle lines drawn: SK Shipping and Capital Maritime set to go to trial in tanker fight
    One tanker remains at the centre of a dispute between South Korean shipowner and companies managed by Greece's Capital Maritime
  • Sberbank unit snaps up 46 Palmali tankers for $60m
    Russian creditor buys fleet of Turkish owner's bankrupt Russian unit after failing to find any other buyer
  • CMB and Centerbridge wind down boxship fund
    Belgian owner buys out private equity partner stake in containership investment vehicle
  • Greens hit out at IMO's watered down proposal on carbon emissions
    Lobby groups say they have been cut out of compromise deal which is heading for approval in November
  • Swan Energy's new FSRU offered for trading as project rebuilds
    Regas unit for delayed Indian terminal is finally delivered but cyclone damage to breakwater must first be repaired
  • Hoegh LNG lifts fundraising to $35m with second bond tap
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner still has headroom to sell more five-year bonds as it refinances early
  • Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery
    The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries
  • S&P upgrades Hapag-Lloyd after it beats rivals' margins
    German liner company now at highest rating level since coverage started in 2010
  • Zodiac Maritime snaps up bargain capesize bulker from Italy's Bottiglieri
    Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage
  • Zodiac Maritime buys another capesize bulker
    Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage
  • Boa demands $12m from investor after winning legal spat over newbuild
    Norwegian owner finally wins battle against shareholder controlled by Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago
  • Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery
    The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries
  • Poten: Over 70% of VLGC fleet opts for low-sulphur fuels
    But US-based consultancy says increasing number of ships will use LPG dual fuel engines
  • Singapore bunker firm founder charged over Shell Bukom oil theft
    Pai Keng Pheng charged with abetting the offence of dishonestly receiving stolen property
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao: BW boss aims to be on the right side of history, by helping to shape it
    Singapore's action man with a plan
  • Insurers warn shipping is not prepared for the next pandemic
    Marsh and International Union of Marine Insurance already looking beyond Covid-19 to how the next threat may play out

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • New ship orders sink as fear of future economic crisis grows
    Shipping CEOs see an increasing risk of a global economic crisis in the decade ahead.
  • Mexican rail blockade continues to affect freight flows
    Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day.
  • Envase acquires SecurSpace for drayage storage
    Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide.
  • Airline group issues distress call as projected losses reach $128B
    Airlines are slowly adding flights, but don't mistake that for market optimism. Bookings are trending down for the winter and airlines are bleeding billions in...
  • Truckers counter ocean carrier effort to dismiss chassis complaint
    The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2020
  • HONG KONG DATA: August fuel oil imports flat on month at 3.11 mil barrels
    Over January-August, Hong Kong imported an average of 3.48 million barrels of fuel oil per month, with a total at 27.8 million barrels, the data showed.
  • INTERVIEW: LNG bunkering heralds cleaner shipping as most hurdles crossed - SEA-LNG chairman
    A significant percentage of deep sea newbuilds will feature LNG dual fuel technology in the future as the challenges associated with LNG bunkering have been mostly overcome, Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, told S&P Global Platts in an interview.
  • India-bound VLCC laden with crude returns to Persian Gulf after Sep fire
    The fully laden Indian Oil Corp.-chartered super tanker New Diamond that caught fire and leaked bunker fuel last month will not unload its cargo in India and is instead returning to the Persian Gulf, several sources involved in salvage operations said Oct. 6.
  • Jet NWE cargo discount turns to premium on refinery run cuts
    The jet CIF NWE cargo differential to the front month ICE low sulfur gasoil future turned positive on Oct. 6 -- the first time it has been at a premium in over six months, tracking supply curbs.
  • Germany's Altmaier sees support for EU Green Deal, majority backing new 2030 target proposal
    German economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier sees strong support among EU colleagues for the EU's Green Deal, and the majority backing needed for higher interim targets for 2030, the minister said Oct. 6 after hosting an informal meeting of EU ministers.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rally extends as strengthened Hurricane Delta shuts in more output
    The Gulf of Mexico shut ins have added upward momentum to prices already trending higher overnight amid a tightened global supply outlooks.
  • Cameron LNG ships first cargo since Hurricane Laura hit US Gulf Coast: dispatcher
    Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG exported its first cargo Oct. 5 since shutting down ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall in late August along the US Gulf Coast, a pilots dispatcher said.
  • US Treasury extends Venezuela order blocking potential Citgo seizure through January
    The license, which was set to expire Oct. 20, now runs until Jan. 19, the day before the US presidential inauguration.
  • Sept. container volume at India's 12 major ports up 1.9% on year
    The rise in volume largely came from a pick-up in export demand, while imports remained subdued, market sources said.
  • Typhoon Chan-Hom to affect bunkering at Japan from Oct. 8: sources
    "Kyushu area will be affected soon, and weather forecast of Tokyo Bay is not good from Oct. 8," a trader said.
  • Singapore to issue additional LNG bunker supplier licenses as demand grows
    Singapore will have an LNG bunker supply capacity of up to 1 million mt per annum from 2021, Chee said.
  • INTERVIEW: VPS exec sees bunker fuel quality alerts surging in 2020 as VLSFO use gathers pace
    "A lot of stability and cold-flow issues with VLSFOs, plus flash point issues with MGO and VLSFO, have been noted," Bee said.

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