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BRIEFS
January 9, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Blaze on Cosco mega box ship off India put under control
  • Continuing volume slide in south-bound Asia-Oceania trade
  • Coal exports to China look good as Beijing looks less green
  • US DOT seeks public input on National Freight Strategic Plan
  • Kenya's Mombasa port hits record box throughput of 1.4 million TEU in 2019
  • Tesla borrows US$1.4 billion from Chinese for Shanghai factory
  • ACI's Arctic Shipping Summit is in Montreal from March 11-12
  • Damco anticipates air cargo sector to pick up in second half 2020
  • Saudia launches ambitious logistics services for Saudi Arabian airports
  • Norway's Widereo airline chooses e-cargoware's cloud-based cargo platform

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • GAC India handles massive project cargo in Cochin
  • Jewellery exhibition hosted onboard cruise vessel
  • Shippers' body issues advice for importers & exporters facing demands for surcharges post-IMO 2020
  • Chief Secretary emphasises on capacity enhancement at Paradip Port
  • JNPT achieves new high of 5.10 m TEUs in 2019
  • JNPT adds high-performance tug to fleet
  • Truck rentals on trunk routes up in Jan.
  • Commerce Dept mulls introducing compulsory licencing for 'others' imports
  • Middle East tensions could impact India's exports to Iran: FIEO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More trains between Duisburg and Lübeck
  • Port of Dunkirk looks back on a successful 2019
  • Air freight demand down "only" 1.1% in November
  • Wisetech Global acquires Swiss company Sisa
  • David F. Adam of USMX named person of the year
  • Atlas Air deal brings B747 back to EL AL
  • One rola train per hour on the Brenner axis
  • Hupac introduces "train radar"
  • Beverage logistics: Hillebrand takes over Royal
  • IRU announces advocacy leadership changes
  • New terminal at LHG operational
  • Roll Group enlarges its fleet
  • New trailer to transport crane weights and crane parts
  • Kale Logistics Solutions and Trade-Van sign MoU
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New hands at the helm of DAL/JTE
  • Finnair grows cargo business by almost 10%

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Rising low-sulphur fuel costs begin to bite shipping lines in Asia
  • Seko Logistics expands cross-border e-commerce with Air-City acquisition
  • Chittagong port ready for a business boost as connectivity expands
  • El Al ready for take-off into a competitive freighter market
  • Annual global air freight volumes decline, but pressures are easing
  • Misdeclared lithium battery cargo caused Cosco Pacific fire
  • 2019 the 'calm before the storm' for conventional reefer shipping, says analyst
  • Raluca Marian appointed new general delegate of the IRU at the EU
  • On the wires: Living the dream no more as WiseTech hits another low
  • Supply chain radar: AusPost (et al) - save postal services by killing snail mail
  • On the wires: Here's why DHL Supply Chain divestments make good sense
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics sinks (again) outside trading hours

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Two more Hamburg fireboats to be Schottel equipped
    Following the delivery of what was then hailed as Europe's most modern fireboat, the Branddirektor Westphal, last year (see earlier story), the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has ordered two more firefighting vessels.
  • Finnlines orders environmentally RoPax duo at Chinese shipyard
    Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Grimaldi Group member Finnlines has ordered two environmentally friendly Superstar 5,100 lane-meter RoPax vessels from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Expected to be
  • CIT leads $56 million financing for two tankers
    New York, N.Y., headquartered CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business led the arrangement of $56 million in financing toward the acquisition of two large commercial shipping tankers,
  • Gladding-Hearn will build new class of launch for Maryland pilots
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Called the "Baltimore Class" after the pilots' base of operations at the
  • Bouchard ordered to compensate fired whistleblower
    A whistleblower investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that Bouchard Transportation Company Inc., B. No. 272 Corp - a petroleum barge company based

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Greek owners take top S&P spot in 2019
    Greek buyers outspent their rivals in all three mainstream market sectors, splashing out a total of $3.2bn on 234 units
  • Nordic American sees 'bonanza' in tankers market
    Herbjorn Hansson's company has booked one of its 23 suezmax tankers for a time charter equivalent of more than $100,000...
  • Dunkirk switches on cold ironing
    CMA CGM vessel becomes the first to use shore power at French port
  • Star Bulk set to benefit from scrubber advantage
    Petros Pappas-led outfit on track for strong cash generation thanks to recent acquisitions and improving dry bulk fundamentals, and early...
  • Empire gains 'soft' Norwegian listing for product tanker outfit
    Empire Product Tankers has been listed on the new 'Family & Friends' platform in Norway, described by Oslo Børs as...
  • Hiscox adopts Concirrus marine hull analytics platform
    The platform will include a new predictive pricing module, which Concirrus says will enable Hiscox to analyse existing portfolios in...
  • Finnlines orders new ro-pax vessels
    New hybrid ferries will be larger and more efficient than current fleet
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions | US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks...
  • Yang Ming enhances Taiwan to Japan network
    Weekly service will take effect from January 26, with port rotation being Kaohsiung - Osaka - Kobe - Hakata
  • Asia to Indian subcontinent box trade set for recovery
    Exports from China to the Indian subcontinent rose in November 2019, reversing an earlier decline
  • Qatar and Kuwait agree new contract to supply the Al-Zour LNG project
    When fully operational, Al-Zour is expected to produce 22m tonnes of natural gas a year and will have a storage...
  • Enterprise dispatches first ethylene cargo from its new export terminal
    The shipment, which is destined for Asia, is believed to be chartered by Marubeni
  • Tasik Subsea wins award in legal tussle with Fugro
    Fugro and Tasik Subsea are still pursuing claims and counter-claims against each other in relation to the termination of a...
  • Misdeclared lithium batteries caused fire on Cosco boxship
    Burnt-out batteries were reportedly found in a container operated by Wan Hai, which was loaded at China's Nanshan port and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • DAT brings $68 billion in data to rate forecasting
  • TradeLens members seek approval to exchange US blockchain data
  • Trucker classification effort ripe for national expansion
  • New era dawns for Universal Postal Union
  • Carriers face jump in pilot fees at China's YICT
  • THE Alliance to roll out HMM mega-ships in revised Asia-Europe network

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • UBS raises 2020 outlook on Carnival
  • Allseas accuses McDermott of failing to pay seven-figure bill
  • Diana Shipping charters panamax to Phaethon
  • After rocket attack, Trump again threatens Iran with sanctions
  • GasLog FSRU venture wins new partners, seeks one more
  • Capesize routes to China showing signs of life again
  • Cargill benefits from long-term IMO 2020 planning as prices spike
  • Mystery illness kills contractor during Petrobras FPSO transport
  • Grimaldi inks order for more Superstar ropax newbuilds for Finnlines
  • Thenamaris fetches top dollar for Muntajat charter of midsize LPG carrier
  • How Dimosthenis Bakopoulos' crackdown spoiled the looters' $100m party
  • Container freight rates soar as lines cash in on rush to beat Chinese New Year
  • VLCC owners braving Strait of Hormuz as tensions simmer
  • Decade ahead presents profound challenges and major change
  • NITC VLCC's reappearance suggests Iran 'will not interfere' in Hormuz
  • Stamatis Molaris' Empire linked to MR tanker spin-off in Oslo
  • Dynagas Arc7 LNG ship goes in for containment system repairs
  • Armator Shipping launches as new d'Amato-backed bulker operator
  • New $380m debt package promises boost for International Seaways
  • Clarksons Platou: Frontline's VLCCs make it a 'Very Large Cash Company'
  • DECADE AHEAD: Marine insurance sector strives for sustainable profitability
  • Shandong Shipping quietly becomes VLCC owner with Euronav buy
  • DECADE AHEAD: Shipyard and technology sectors prepare for regulatory and digital change
  • Dalian Success adds to bulker orderbook in China
  • Scrubbers result in two-tier market for containerships
  • Tasik's termination tussle with Fugro far from over

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Freight services company owner faces fraud charges
    Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege.
  • Air freight volume drops again in November, but at slower pace
    The November decline was one of the smallest in 2019.
  • Wabtec buys Iowa locomotive builder and repairer
    Wabtec says the $29 million acquisition of RELCO will expand its freight services offerings.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/8
    Trucking Freight Futures quietly post mixed results for second consecutive day on Tuesday.
  • Lytx reports 'largest-ever' investment in video telematics
    Video telematics provider Lytx Inc. receives new financial backing from private equity group in a deal that values the company at more than $2.5 billion.
  • Saia's CFO leaves for top executive job at Americold
    Saia's CFO leaves after just 8 months to return to reefer warehousing firm Americold
  • Shippers should expect LTL rate increases in 2020
    Recon Logistics President expects LTL rate increases in the new year.
  • Will AK Steel be a steal or a raw iron deal for Cliffs?
    Is this a golden opportunity for a vertical integration, or is it a defensive move to bail out a troubled customer?
  • Trump threatens more economic sanctions against Iran
    "As long as I'm president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," President Trump said in a televised address to the...
  • Snowstorms keep trucking across Northwestern US (with forecast video)
    Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest.
  • Today's Pickup: Trucker 'in agony' over fatal Indiana crash
    Michigan semi driver charged in deadly pileup pens heartfelt note as authorities continue investigation into suspected case of distracted driving that claimed three lives.
  • Railroads want price-fixing lawsuits at one venue
    A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads' request to move legal proceedings on...
  • Air cargo slump does not stop Liege
    The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes.
  • Atlas Air lands El Al as new customer
    El Al is hiring Atlas Air to provide a large freighter and fly it on a key route between Europe and Tel Aviv.
  • E-commerce returns give truckers boost
    Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months.
  • Greenbrier's quarterly revenue dips on lower deliveries
    Railcar manufacturer says deliveries fell off from a record sequential quarter.
  • Drilling Deep: How long does relief from AB5 last in California?
    The "New Year's Eve surprise" may have been a first step toward getting the California trucking industry out from under the AB5 legislation that will...
  • Data analytics, digital twins and the idea of supply chain disruption
    Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.
  • Mexico train robberies rose 13% in third-quarter 2019
    During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by...
  • Trucking Math: Why a 'Mile' isn't necessarily a 'Paid Mile'
    The trucking world can be confusing at times and no where else is this more obvious than the trucking world's use of the term mile.
  • How are diesel prices determined?
    Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices...
  • BR Williams' Thomas Bardwell: Unexpected pressures will test carriers
    A host of issues, from regulations to overcapacity, are coming together to place unanticipated stresses on carriers just as 2020 begins.
  • CES 2020: Kenworth collaborates with Dana on medium-duty electric truck
    Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.
  • Politics scuppers St. Louis airport privatization
    Airport reports increasing cargo activity
  • FAA bans US airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran
    The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq.
  • CES 2020: Ivanka Trump talks the future of work (with video)
    The first daughter's speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions.
  • New North American trade pact nears finish in US Senate
    Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.
  • Seko acquires forwarder, e-commerce firm Air-City to expand NYC, China operations
    Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China
  • Nine 'Marine Highway' projects win federal grants
    The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine "marine highway" projects.
  • Airline trade group monitoring Middle East tensions
    IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Zhoushan LSMGO-LSFO spread narrows to record low as LSFO prices rise
    The price spread between Zhoushan-delivered low sulfur marine gasoil and low sulfur bunker fuel narrowed to $5/mt Wednesday, the narrowest the spread has been since S&P Global Platts started assessing the low sulfur bunker fuel grade on July 1.
  • FUTURES 8: Crude slides more than 4% as Trump comments, US crude build mollify supply concerns
    The oil complex settled sharply lower Wednesday as the market shed supply risk premiums amid toned down US rhetoric toward Iran and US crude and product builds.
  • US warns of maritime threats to Middle East shipping
    The US-Iran standoff has sent oil prices soaring to touch $70/b on Monday for the first time since September.
  • Freight netback for Urals FOB Primorsk in 2020
    The flat rate will be adjusted using the Worldscale rate published in the Platts Dirty Tankerwire for a 100kt Aframax Baltic to UKC route.
  • SHIPPING: Owners may avoid Persian Gulf; war risk premia spikes
    Some of the owners are not prepared for their ships to dock at ports in the Persian Gulf, while others are adopting a "wait and watch" attitude.
  • S Korea ready to release strategic oil reserves if crude supply disrupted
    The government will consider releasing its strategic oil reserves in case the country faces disruptions in crude supplies from the Persian Gulf, a Ministry official said.
  • China's LNG-fueled VLCC could be big win for future natgas demand
    The order shows that the largest cargo ships are able to run economically on gas.
  • Singapore 10/500 ppm gasoil spread narrows on ample ULSD supply, firm 500 ppm demand
    500 ppm should have more advantage over 10 ppm, if it's going into the fuel oil side to make 0.5% sulfur marine fuel, because of its density, a source 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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