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January 8, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • HHI Group aims to garner US$15.9b in new ships orders in 2020
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port's 2019 sea-rail cargo volumes soar 33pc in 2019
  • UK's navy to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
  • China to visit US next week to sign trade deal
  • Colombo terminal handles 2.9m TEU in 2019, continuing on its sharp growth track
  • Stowaways jailed for disrputing box ship operations in London
  • DHL Express promotes Ng Chee Choong to be new MD for HK and Macau
  • U-Freight certified to screen air cargo for loading at HK airport
  • San Bernardino airport gets green light to expand cargo handling capacity
  • John Dietrich is new chief executive at Atlas Air Worldwide

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EMU Lines achieves one more milestone in the "Super ODC League" of project logistics
  • Freight derivatives market sees solid year in 2019
  • China's SF Airlines launches Shenzhen-New Delhi freighter service
  • Delta Air Lines commences non-stop flight between Mumbai & New York-JFK; capacity to carry up to 12 t of cargo
  • FFFAI participates in MCCI Logistics Forum to expedite regional trade
  • Hardeep Puri holds high level meeting with state govts on issues related to Civil Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expanding digital sales
  • Special drive to remove speed breakers from National Highways
  • Commerce Ministry prepares blueprint with 6 parameters to improve India's ranking in EoDB
  • Painting all exporters with the same brush is unfair & damaging, says FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fewer journeys and more efficiency
  • Trial run for double stack container train in India
  • Wilson Logistics selects EKA platform
  • Major acquisition on Indian east coast
  • COA elects new chairman and vice-chairman
  • Malaysia Airlines offers more cargo space to Java
  • Expanding network in Finland
  • Tapa certificate for trans-o-flex
  • Finnair Cargo appoints new sales director Asia
  • Etihad Cargo begins and ends 2019 with Iata certification
  • Next step for LNG in Rostock
  • Cooperation in Brazil
  • Kazahkh cargo carrier incorporates B747 freighter
  • Joint sales office in Hamburg
  • AEO status for Glomar
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • EMO Trans opens in Philippines

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EC launches new probe into 'dubious' Italian port tax exemptions
  • A tough time for cargo at Dutch airports as government eyes new tax on freighters
  • Unions and trucking firms in legal battle over owner-driver status in California
  • Japanese shipping bosses bullish for the new year, but all fear demand slowing
  • New year could bring Air India and Jet Airways a new lease of life
  • First container fire of the year erupts on Cosco boxship
  • Test alarm over low-sulphur fuel blends for ocean-going vessels

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • DNV GL releases report on battery safety in ships
    As ever more powerful battery packs are installed in vessels, DNV GL has released a new report on battery safety in ships. The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery
  • Sea Machines wins USCG and ABS approval for wireless helm system for ATBs
    A wireless helm system developed by Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for installation aboard U.S.-flag ATB (articulated tug
  • Austal rolls out 118-meter trimaran
    Austal Australia last month rolled out the hull (No. 394) and attached the superstructure for Bajamar Express, the first of two 118 meter trimarans under construction for Fred. Olsen Express of the
  • Wallem exec joins key Hong Kong cruise panel
    Wallem Group Managing Director for Ship Agency Services, Dickson Chin, has joined Hong Kong's influential Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI). His extensive logistical support expertise will help ensure that the number
  • Wärtsilä scrubber gets Chinese type approval
    Wärtsilä reports that its exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) system has been type approved in China by the China Classification Society (CCS). This follows an order for the system from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
  • Thordon Seal retrofit keeps OTSV on-hire
    Although keeping capital expenditure under control may be a key consideration during system procurement, any savings can quickly vanish if low cost components result in an increase in unbudgeted operational costs. That

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Insurers see 'no dramatic change' in risk to Gulf shipping, as US puts vessels on alert
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • World boxship fleet update: No new orders in new year's sales
    Scrubber retrofits continue to take capacity out of the fleet but high charter rates hold back demolition
  • The Interview: Kitack Lim
    The International Maritime Organization's secretary-general, elected for a second term until the end of 2023, has overseen an extremely busy...
  • US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks on shipping
    US commercial vessels are advised to co-ordinate vessel voyage planning with US Fifth Fleet Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping...
  • Rudder failure leads to bulker drifting off Greece
    The 2001-built vessel Aeolos owned by Alexandria Shipping was carrying iron ore from Turkey to Malta when it broke down
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital venture
    Tramp vessel owners will form the key target market for a digital tool that helps to optimise vessel speed, bunker...
  • M/Maritime acquires second Japanese kamsarmax
    M/Maritime has focused mainly on the handymax and the supramax-to-ultramax dry bulk segments, but the extension of the fleet to...
  • Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • Seaspan's rescue of Swiber falls through
    A key element of the deal was a $1bn liquefied natural gas-to-power project that Swiber was pursuing in Vietnam, which...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Four killed in attack near Nigeria coast | US-Iran tensions spark return of Hormuz naval escorts for...
  • Cosco boxship hit by blaze off India
    Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods are thought to be the main area of suspicion relating to the blaze
  • Derivative volumes jump in wet and dry markets
    Tanker and dry forward freight agreement volumes were up 38% and 11% year on year, respectively, according to the Baltic...
  • Australia overtakes Qatar as top LNG exporter
    Australia's LNG shipments jumped 11.9% last year, gaining export revenue of $34bn
  • Cyclone shuts Western Australia port
    Port Broome will remain closed until further notice because of deteriorating conditions
  • Saudi Aramco and Sempra Energy advance plans for Texas LNG facility
    Speculation has arisen over Saudi Aramco's decision to enter the natural gas market, especially after reports in early December that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • US Gulf barge services targeting resin exports with federal grants
  • Judge to hear ILWU motion on $94 million jury award Feb. 14
  • Wind cargo boosts freight tons at Port of Duluth-Superior
  • USMCA will speed Customs, but freight likely to lag
  • Providers focus on distributing benefits of freight visibility
  • Barge services in Florida, Virginia get USDOT funds
  • Private terminals drive Indian container volumes to year-end upward swing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Analyst: Golar fleet sale would be positive, even at a loss
  • Neon quits Lloyd's of London
  • US, UK issue warnings to ships transiting Middle East waters
  • Dry bulk set for late-2020 rebound amid very long recovery
  • Zeroing in on zero-carbon possibilities
  • Fugro to pay Tasik Subsea $27m in charter termination tussle
  • Nordic American Tankers trumpets six-figure suezmax fixture
  • Awilco confirms pricing of LNG carrier sale and leasebacks
  • Containers loose off Dardanelles as storm batters Turkey
  • Insurance war committee meets as Gulf tensions rise
  • IMO 2020's start sees bunker price spread hit record level
  • Oman Shipping banks $80m to finance VLCC duo
  • LNG carrier newbuilding orders climb to 60 in 2019
  • Shipowners should become early movers as the bell tolls for Libor
  • Bourbon COO Gael Bodenes quits after banks take over
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital spin-off in green software push
  • Cosco Shipping Lines boxship suffers cargo fire
  • Greece seeks FSRU and LNG carriers to serve Crete import project
  • Shell charters Engie LNG bunker vessel for Canary Islands work
  • Seaspan's $200m rescue of offshore player Swiber falls through
  • DECADE AHEAD: Regulation expected to fuel 'revolution' for shipping
  • DECADE AHEAD: Sustainable opportunities seen for shipmanagers
  • DECADE AHEAD: Cruise sector predicted to continue 'explosive growth'
  • Baltic Exchange: volatility boosts tanker and bulker FFAs
  • Swire Pacific Offshore scraps unwanted seismic survey vessel
  • Master killed as more West Africa pirate attacks emerge
  • CMIH close to completing AVIC International Maritime takeover

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Predictive cruise control, gap reducers score big on NACFE fuel efficiency study
    The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
  • Pre-Chinese New Year box import bump disappoints
    Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
  • CN strike linked to plunge in Canada's trade volumes
    Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network's capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
  • Boeing reverses, says MAX pilots should get trained in simulators
    Boeing's troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in...
  • Canadian Pacific moves record grain volumes in fourth-quarter 2019
    New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
  • Averitt Express opens Atlanta distribution center, its first in market
    Averitt Express its first distribution center in Atlanta
  • Three plead guilty to importing fake Native American jewelry
    Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/7
    Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.
  • CES 2020: Seeing pavement gets new meaning with Transparent Hood
    Continental Automotive's Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what's over the hill ahead. #CES2020
  • HubTran earns spot on 2020 FreightTech 25 list
    HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.
  • FMCSA postpones queries after Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse crash
    Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
  • Analyst lowers earnings forecasts, truckload hardest hit
    Outlook for future improvement to earnings is still hazy as Morgan Stanley analyst lowers fourth-quarter estimates for most transportation companies.
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
    We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don't...
  • CES 2020: Plus.ai launches safety testing program
    The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.
  • The promise of on-the-go last-mile delivery models
    Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
  • Train of storms to hit Northwest for another week (with forecast video)
    Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.
  • Today's Pickup: Panasonic joins Tropos Motors for connected last-mile solution
    Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and...
  • CES 2020: Mercedes-Benz creates Avatar-inspired concept
    Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.
  • Cross-border 3PL inks warehouse deal in Laredo
    Third-party logistics provider Source Logistics recently signed a pre-lease agreement to rent the new 423,280-square-foot building No. 2 at the Port Grande logistics facility in...
  • CES 2020: Uber partners with Hyundai for developing flying taxis
    Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber's air taxi network.
  • CES 2020: FedEx,Walgreens execs share last-mile delivery solutions (with video)
    They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.
  • Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy protection
    Borden Dairy Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 5, blaming rising raw milk costs, reduced milk consumption and increased competition among non-dairy alternatives,...
  • IMO 2020 fallout, demand slump batter dry bulk
    Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
  • Postmaster general delays retirement as USPS seeks successor
    Postmaster General Megan Brennan delays her Jan. 31 retirement as USPS searches for successor
  • Loss of DHL contract leads to New York carrier shutting down
    The loss of a DHL contract has led to a New York carrier issuing layoff notices to 48 employees.
  • CES 2020: Toyota plans hydrogen fuel cell-powered city of the future
    Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will...
  • CES 2020: ZF advances timetable for Level 4 trucking autonomy
    ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.
  • Court upholds ruling that Walmart pay California drivers $54.6 million for layover time
    Federal appeals court panel upholds district court ruling that Walmart must pay California drivers additional wages for non-driving time
  • EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan
    Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
  • FAA monitoring Middle East situation for safety risks
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East "to identify potential risks to civil...
  • President Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq
    Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
  • AB5 injunction gets its next day in court on January 13, with plaintiffs confident
    The wording in the temporary injunction blocking enforcement of AB5 in trucking leads plaintiffs to think they'll win the entire battle.
  • What is freight forecasting?
    The amount of capacity allocated to the amount of freight moved is the most important factor in determining freight rates.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Singapore LSMGO price climbs to 15-month high as demand firms
    Prices of low sulfur marine gasoil, or LSMGO, at Singapore climbed to a 15-month high on Monday as shipping demand for clean fuels firmed in line with IMO 2020.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Bunker fuel, gasoline drive November refined-product exports
    Brazil continued to take advantage of regulatory changes around the globe, boosting exports of low-sulfur bunker fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released this week.
  • VLSFO supply at Gdansk tightens due to high demand: sources
    Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at the Polish port of Gdansk has been curtailed on the back of high demand, sources said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Launches in the focus in China
    Launches are in focus in China, with most maintenance work in China and Japan already complete, while news is emerging on planned works in 2020.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil rally fizzles amid lack of supply threat in Middle East tensions
    Oil futures pulled back from recent highs Tuesday as markets searched for next direction amid tense US-Iran relations.
  • FEATURE: Rising distillates, Atlantic crude flows may boost tanker rates in 2020
    Clean and dirty tanker freight are expected to be strongly supported in 2020.

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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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