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December 9, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • Bahri signs Training Services Agreement with NMA
  • CMA GGM Group increasing expertise in air freight
  • Container lines with transpacific operations profited most in Q3
  • New tank storage terminal to come up at Rotterdam port
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe/Mediterranean spot rates surge
  • SkyCell, Air France KLM ink agreement to reintroduce hybrid containers for pharma shipments
  • SpiceXpress readies to support Covid-19 vaccine distribution with its state-of-the-art cold chain service
  • New project to review state of sustainable finance across the export finance industry
  • Cochin Port's new benchmark in vessel handling
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Ministry issues draft guidelines on technical specifications of floating structures for public consultation
  • DB Schenker launches own global blog
  • Key infrastructure links between CLMV countries & India soon for better economic integration
  • Senegal joins World Logistics Passport, boosting its position as a trade hub for Africa
  • Forex reserves show rare decline
  • India to be among top economies in the world in next few years: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
  • Indian economy seen reflecting resilience, robustness through V-shaped recovery
  • Electronics & automotive products lift global merchandise trade in Q3

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tolls to be extended to trucks from 3.5 t
  • 240 new wagons for Ermewa's fleet
  • Latam Cargo's maiden operations in Doha
  • New distribution site for Jacksonville
  • Track rail shipments from China to Europe
  • Capacity crunch in Asia
  • Australian supply chain workers play vital role
  • First SAF programme for global airfreight
  • Flexport chooses new staff for Europe
  • QSL takes over food logistics
  • AI against piracy
  • Finnair posts strong cargo performance
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Europa's former IT director launches IT consultancy
  • Rail hub to become logistics park
  • Refitting ships on Suez Canal
  • Felbermayr expands portfolio

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • GSF backs India's call for return to 'all-inclusive' ocean freight rates
  • DCSA publishes first process standards for use of electronic bills of lading
  • AF-KLM Cargo asks customers to go greener with sustainable aviation fuel
  • CMA CGM tackles shortage of boxes and capacity on Asia-North Europe
  • MSC buys more second-hand ships and may be eyeing Seaspan newbuilds
  • ONE Apus back in Japan after record loss of containers in heavy weather
  • Tariff uncertainty leaves a nasty taste in the mouth of UK food and drink sector
  • Questions as FedEx pops e-commerce platform ShopRunner in its cart
  • Analysis: XPO break-up - a 'powerhouse' in no man's land

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells another
    Emanuele A. Lauro led Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) has agreed the sale of another bulker as it continues on the path to transition that it began in August when it announced
  • Congresswoman tours Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy
    The Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (MAMA), Norfolk, Va., was recently visited by U.S. Representative Elaine Luria (D.) of Virginia's Second Congressional District. MAMA offers over 90 USCG-approved deck courses and engineering classes, Its
  • Canada takes delivery of second interim icebreaker from Davie
    The Canadian Coast Guard has taken the delivery of the CCGS Jean Goodwill, the second of three medium interim icebreakers created by Davie Shipbuilding in Lévis, Quebec, through the conversion of a
  • Thordon Bearings look good for thirty years of problem-free cruising
    A recent inspection of the twenty-year-old Thordon water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings installed on a twin-screw cruise ship were found to be within classification society parameters and suitable for continued use for a
  • Vestdavit will supply Polar Security Cutter davits
    Vestdavit Inc. has won a tender to supply shipbuilder Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss,. with marine davits for the U.S. Coast Guard's new Polar Security Cutter (PSC). Two Vestdavit HNFE-5000 davit systems will
  • Torqeedo powers Thailand's first electric passenger ferry fleet
    Thailand's first emissions-free commuter fleet was placed into service on November 26 2020 by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA). Seven new vessels joined the first test boat, which has been successfully transporting
  • ClassNK unfolds Digital Grand Design for sustainability
    SPONSORED CONTENT: ClassNK's Digital Grand Design frames its strategy for a more sustainable maritime industry. ClassNK recently unveiled its Digital Grand Design to express the pivotal role it expects digital technology to
  • Rolls-Royce acquires marine automation specialist Servowatch
    Aiming to significantly expand the ship automation division of its MTU brand, Rolls-Royce has acquired U.K.-based integrated marine automation solutions specialist Servowatch Systems from India's Larsen & Toubro. The new subsidary's open

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • CSSC Shipping acquires suezmax tanker linked to Restis
    Stock filing shows that Raina Shiptrade, ultimately controlled by the Restis family, is the current owner of the tanker. According...
  • Gunvor lines JV to tap Vietnam LNG demand
    Vietnam is seen as a growing LNG market, with 22 projects now approved by the local government seeking to import...
  • US ramps up inspections of container shipping carriers
    "We are looking into all potential - I repeat - all potential responsive actions, including a review of whether such...
  • Collaboration and fleet conversion carbon-critical needs for 2021
    Liquefied natural gas 'offers a great stepping-stone in the right direction supporting the transition'
  • Markets will drive environmental change ahead of regulators, shipping warned
    Former Norwegian Shipowners' Association chief executive and current ocean adviser to the UN believes markets will drive change faster than...
  • Hapag-Lloyd lifts earnings guidance again
    After a strong third quarter of 2020, Hapag-Lloyd expects the fourth quarter to continue in the same vein. It raised...
  • From the News Desk: Major Asian economies reject EU decarbonisation plans
    Representatives from Asia's three major shipbuilding states have joined the calls for the European Commission to change course on its...
  • Swedish Club announces 5% hike for P&I, 10% for FD&D
    The Swedish Club has announced general increases for both protection and indemnity and freight, demurrage and defence classes at the...
  • Top 10 in regulation in 2020
    The pandemic may have derailed the pace of regulatory proceedings, but efforts by the biggest players to shape those regulations...
  • Container terminal operators hit by $1.9bn fall in earnings
    First-half of the year earnings are down by a fifth from where the were projected to be before the pandemic...
  • Turkish cargoship detained off Libya
    Libyan National Army forces detained the 8,508 dwt Mabrooka en route from Port Said to Misrata on December 4, according...
  • Lloyd's List 2021 Shipping Outlook Forum: Poll results
    The recent Lloyd's List 2021 Shipping Outlook Forum addressed some of the critical questions facing shipping and provided insight into...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Box demand holds firm beyond peak season | Pollution mapper plots shipping's route to help the environment...
  • DSME expects to clinch 10 LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    Formal shipbuilding contracts will be completed in the first quarter of next year, which would pave the way for DSME...
  • Standards set for electronic bills of lading
    The pandemic has driven shipping closer towards paperless documentation. The latest step in the DCSA's electronic documents programme seeks to...
  • Seaspan orders five 12,200 teu boxships
    The transaction is expected to add about $910m of contracted cashflows to the company over the charter period. Details of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • FMC reviewing whether ag export booking rejections violate Shipping Act
  • Port of Virginia gets Europe-to-Caribbean vessel string
  • 3Gtms takes aim at automated audit with startup partnership
  • Surcharges help manage capacity for merchandise returns
  • Stronger volumes spur Hapag-Lloyd to raise 2020 profit guidance
  • DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • Maersk gives all employees a grand Christmas with surprise bonus
  • Crew evacuated after blaze hits UTM aframax off Taiwan
  • Emergency services brought in as ONE Apus docks in Japan
  • Team Tankers tidies company for potential sale
  • Meteoric rise continues for VLGCs but longer-term pressures remain
  • Gunvor muscles in on Vietnam FSRU and shipping project
  • Yilport imposes Covid-19 surcharge to recoup pandemic's costs in terminals
  • Marinvest sells LR1 tanker amid focus on methanol carriers
  • Teco 2030 unveils launch of super-scrubber system Future Funnel
  • Masked meeting: Eastern Pacific welcomes Singapore ministers
  • US blacklists companies, ships with ties to North Korea coal trade
  • Capesize spot market reaches six-month low amid Vale woes
  • Triton Navigation sells supramax to Astra Shipmanagement but denies shipping exit
  • Chickens coming home to roost for shipping over Brexit bungling
  • Turkish cargoship seized by Haftar militia amid conflict in Libya
  • Pleiades pushes ahead with tonnage clear-out ahead of newbuilding deliveries
  • Ince boosts Chinese presence in cooperation with lawyers W&H
  • Video shows armed guards fighting off Nigerian pirate attack
  • Kassian Maritime reported to have offloaded kamsarmax to Greece's Modion at a loss
  • Evalend Shipping returns to Hyundai Mipo for LPG carrier newbuildings
  • Dutch cargoship seeks refuge in Spain after flooding
  • Diana Shipping locks bulker into year charter with NYK Line as period rates rise
  • Car carriers on track for recovery as rates bounce back from record lows
  • ASL Marine employee confirmed to have contracted Covid-19
  • Singapore boosts Covid-19 financial support for maritime sector
  • Maersk Tankers sells 14 product tankers to CDB Leasing
  • Zhoushan emerges as cheap bunkering location able to deal with Covid-19 rules

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • The mystery of the frozen trans-Pacific spot rates
    Trans-Pacific spot index rates haven't budged from the same peak band for the past 10 weeks. How is this possible in a competitive free market?
  • Cargojet adds capacity for DHL to meet e-commerce surge
    Express carriers like DHL are getting slammed with e-commerce shipments as the holidays approach, and transportation contractors like Cargojet are throwing resources into the response.
  • Storm-beaten ONE Apus berths in Japan
    The state of customers' freight remains unknown as inspection of the 14,052-TEU vessel begins.
  • South Carolina Ports: Southeast market 'booming'
    CEO Jim Newsome calls Walmart's $220 million investment a signal that SCPA is "prepared to be a force in retail distribution."
  • DHL to deliver Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in Germany
    DHL will be the first to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Germany. Integrated logistics companies like DHL, FedEx and UPS have an advantage with their closed...
  • Digital Container Shipping Association helping shape paperless trade
    E-documentation initiative establishes data and process standards for bill of lading preparation and issuance.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil steady as market weighs supply outlooks against rising pandemic risks
    Oil futures settled mixed Dec. 8 after a directionless session as the market pitted the rising threat of pandemic lockdowns against forecasts of tighter oil markets in 2021.
  • China's Zhoushan port Jan-Nov bonded bunker fuel supply rises 18% on year
    China's budding bunkering hub, Zhoushan port, supplied 4.14 million mt of bonded bunker fuels over January to November, rising 18% year on year, an official from the Zhoushan Port and Shipping Administration Bureau said Dec. 8.
  • FEATURE: India's growing love for spot LNG may shift 2021 import strategy
    India's growing interest to buy LNG cargoes based on spot prices may start to alter its import landscape in 2021, prompting producers to rethink their supply strategy, while gas demand could see double-digit growth as industrial and residential consumption revive.
  • FEATURE: Soaring VLGC rates unlikely to spark fresh wave of new buildings
    Very Large Gas Carrier rates on the key Persian Gulf to Japan route soared to its highest level in almost five years and four months at $98.5/mt Dec. 8, but this would not trigger a fresh wave of new buildings in a well-supplied LPG shipping market, industry sources said.
  • European diesel cargoes hit fresh highs on limited supply
    Premiums for CIF NWE and CIF Med ULSD cargoes hit their highest point in four and five months, respectively, Dec. 7, on tightening supply-side fundamentals in both regions.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    The European fuel oil markets have seen demand decline with the approach of year-end; however, supply continues to be heard lower than typically expected with reduced refinery runs seen throughout this year.
  • USAC distillate imports rise as region reimagines supply chains
    Imports of distillate barrels to the US Atlantic Coast have surged in 2020, with the region looking to alternate sources of product to meet demand seen despite the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Oil products in spotlight as Brexit transition draws to close
    **EU took 68% of UK oil products exports in 2019 **Little visibility on what is to come
  • Containers face fresh customs rules, demand spike ahead of Brexit transition deadline
    **December container rates almost double November levels **EU accounts for over half of UK imports **COVID-19 adds further pressure to supply chain
  • REFINERY NEWS: Poland's Gdansk launches hydrogen unit
    Poland's second largest refiner, Grupa Lotos, said Dec. 8 it has commissioned a hydrogen recovery unit that will produce almost 9,000 mt of hydrogen a year.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: South Africa's Engen halts following explosion
    **Engen sells fuel oil to Durban bunker market **Cape Town refinery also halted due to explosion
  • Goldman Sachs' Currie predicts 'long-lasting bull market' for virtually all commodities
    **Oil demand 102.5 million b/d in 2022, prices at $65/b end-2021 **Energy transition to stimulate oil demand, EVs facing lithium shortfall **US stimulus to kick-start policy boost for demand globally
  • Russian 2020 river navigation closes late after early start
    **Mild weather has extended season **Fuel oil and vacuum gasoil typically transported by river for export
  • UAE's ADNOC launches second trading arm specializing in refined products
    **New arm is joint venture with Eni, OMV **First trading arm started up in September **ADNOC, ICE to launch Murban futures in March
  • FEATURE: Fujairah eyes 4th refinery in 2021 as Oman plans to add storage
    **Brooge Energy plans 25,000 b/d refinery **Fujairah marine fuel prices tumble this year **Murban futures trading may provide incremental boost
  • Singapore bunker market unfazed by Ocean Bunkering Services liquidation: sources
    **OBS cannot continue its business due to liabilities **Creditors meeting to be held Dec. 15 **Singapore bunker market well diversified
  • Libya's rapid rebound drives OPEC+ output to 6-month high: S&P Global Platts survey
    **OPEC output rises to 24.54 mil b/d on Libyan surge **Non-OPEC allies trim production by 50,000 b/d **OPEC+ compliance steady at 100.2%
  • Singapore's MPA extends relief measures until June 2021 amid COVID-19 hurdles
    The cumulative amount of support under the package is S$33 million.
  • Singapore fuel oil swap trades during Platts MOC surge 69.8% on month in Nov
    The high sulfur bunker fuel oil market also continued to see strong demand in November.

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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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