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BRIEFS
June 12, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Greece doubles down on building Chinese cooperation in Piraeus port
  • US Asian imports fall in May after April dip, no pick-up seen till August
  • Canadian Pacific closes sale of Central Maine & Quebec Railway network
  • UN's ILO seeks 'key worker' status for seafarers during pandemic
  • Novorossiysk port cargo volume down 3.7pc from January to April
  • Imperial wins contract to store batteries for German car manufacturer
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport prepares for gradual re-opening
  • Fiji Airways converts its 'ideal' ATR 72-600 for freight operations
  • Airport Authority Hong Kong honours WFS with three safety awards

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Digitalisation seen as essential for the maritime sector post-pandemic
  • New guidance on ship recycling launched
  • Govt raises Customs duty on bamboo imports
  • Force Majeure concludes at Haldia Dock Complex
  • MbPT repatriates Indian crew during lockdown from six cruise ships
  • Bangalore International Airport to introduce Air Cargo Community System
  • Cargo movement on National Waterways poised to grow further, says IWAI
  • CBIC notifies extension of validity of e-way bills till June 30
  • Railways creates new world benchmark by successfully running 1st double-stack container train in high rise OHE electrified sections
  • Indian economy to sharply bounce back next year, says Fitch
  • Germany's exports drop by 24 pc, imports by 16.5 pc in April
  • Global economy seen facing a tightrope walk to recovery

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First train arrives at Stockholm Norvik Port
  • 14 modified A330 operated by China Eastern Airlines
  • More space for Eutraco in Willebroek
  • Fresh hands to lead Cargobull Telematics
  • Locotrans purchases 50 box cars
  • Difficult times ahead for car carriers
  • Move One extends contract in Afghanistan
  • Commissioner for Port of Trieste
  • Tailored maintenance service for Lineas
  • UPS expands its facilities
  • Rate reductions in the Port of Barcelona
  • Swissport and Xiamen Airlines active in Accra and Belgium
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • BLG Logistics shows solid performance in 2019
  • Safety awards for WFS
  • Border triangle sees rise in airfreight traffic
  • Cashless payment at LNG service stations
  • Baltic Sea Bridge to expand

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • India gives the green light for use of blockchain-based bills of lading
  • Timelapse of transatlantic slave trade, by individual vessel movement
  • Digital freight platform Kontainers bought for $12m by Descartes Systems
  • More Silk Road rail freight services launched, driven by rising demand
  • Maersk signs up 300+ vessel fleet to join climate science programme
  • No happy 'Aloha' for its new aircraft, as cargo services keep Hawaiian flying
  • DP World completes purchase of majority stake in TIS box terminal in Yuzhny
  • Flexport raises its digital game, putting customers 'at the heart of the technology'
  • Surprises as Gartner publishes its 'magic quadrant' of 3PLs
  • M&A radar: The birth of a German super-stevedore - more takeover than merger
  • Market Insight: Fury intensifies as Toll Group lacks leadership, funds and pride
  • EXCLUSIVE M&A radar: Kontainers is snapped up

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • VIDEO: AWO highlights industry's response to COVID-19
    AWO has released a video highlighting the role played by the tugboat, towboat and barge industry in helping America navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping essential goods and cargoes moving. "The men
  • Danfoss Editron powers first emission-free vessels on China's largest artificial lake
    Two electric workboats carrying out water control testing and engineering duties on China's Miyun Reservoir are the first emission-free vessels to operate on the 180-square mile artificial lake, which is Beijing's primary
  • Seaway ports see cargo volumes set for rebound
    While St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes decreased during the past two months due to economic shifts related to COVID-19, the Chamber of Marine Commerce reports industry leaders as saying that the Seaway
  • VIDEO: Alfa Laval launches PureSOx Express
    For vessels in the 40,000-65,000 DWT size range, such as handymax bulkers or product tankers, the cost of installing a SOx scrubber has sometimes outweighed the benefits. Now Alfa Laval is offering
  • VIDEO: Five steps to take to protect seafarers' mental health
    Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurers American Club and Eagle Ocean Marine are urging the industry to step up care of seafarers' mental health. They have just released a video giving advice on
  • Navy mobilizes reservists to public shipyards
    Faced with an aircraft and submarine maintenance backlog at its four public shipyards, the Navy is mobilizing 1,629 reservists to the yards starting in July. The backlog has developed due to the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Shipowners review Venezuela calls as US sanctions bite
    Increasing scrutiny of US authorities regarding shipping in Venezuela has some owners apparently reconsidering their options
  • Thomas Miller appoints shipping veteran as Hamburg chief
    Predecessor leaves to pursue other interests
  • ITF calls for regulatory constraints to maintain competition
    Report offers recommendations for promoting efficiency and environmental protection
  • Shipping needs help to achieve green targets
    Webinars on future fuels raise more questions than answers. That is because the industry remains uncertain whether commercial viability is...
  • Call for shipbuilding contracts to specify obligations
    'It will be more important to ensure there is clarity about whether or not arbitration must be commenced prior to...
  • TEN locks in tankers during market surge
    The tanker and liquefied natural gas carrier owner first quarter of the year revenues reached $178.9m, up by 21.7% from...
  • Hong Kong introduces tax incentives for shipping lessors
    Policy makers have fulfilled their pledge to bring in tax breaks that could brighten the city's prospects as both a...
  • How wholesome food is critical to mental health at sea
    Good food for seafarers is not about putting everyone on a diet, says MCTC managing director Christian Ioannou. It is...
  • Digitalisation and collaboration combine to fight coronavirus
    Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen believes there is a new spirit of collaboration abroad in what is normally considered a highly fragmented industry...
  • Transition from classic tanker owner pays off for Maersk
    All 84 vessels owned by Maersk Product Tankers are for sale at any one time, as the shipowning side of...
  • Maersk tests buyer appetite for $900m-plus product tanker deal
    Maersk Product Tankers has been active in flushing out interest in a major chunk of its fleet, according to brokers...
  • Guidance issued on worker welfare at UK ports
    TT Club and British Ports Association provide risk assessment guidelines for managing workforces
  • Box lines push cost savings on to lessors and owners
    Container sector discipline is giving carriers a good crisis as pain is shifted elsewhere
  • Drone technology rises to next level in Singapore
    A memorandum of understanding has been signed with F-Drones for the last-mile delivery of 3D printed spare parts for Wilhelmsen's Marine...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping struggles to overcome political inertia as crew change crisis starts to bite | Shipowners remain pessimistic...
  • Glenfarne Group acquires Magnolia LNG project in Louisiana
    The acquisition increases Glenfarne's liquefied natural gas export capacity to approximately 12m tonnes a year, with the additional 4m tonnes a year coming from the Texas...
  • Gazprom signs gas contract for new LNG facility
    The planned liquefaction capacity is 13m tonnes a year, with RusKhimAlyans receiving 45bn cu m a year of wet natural...
  • Mixed fortunes for California's container ports
    Long Beach Harbor Commission president Bonnie Lowenthal acknowledged that 'we aren't out of the woods', but said this is the...
  • Stena Bulk tanker prototype embraces multi-energy path
    The company plans to build tankers that come equipped with liquefied natural gas dual-fuel engines, plus options to adopt other alternative...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Grim trade forecasts put Europe on track for 2020 slowdown
  • Former FMC commissioner Doyle to oversee Port of Baltimore
  • Uneven air cargo demand congesting major US hubs
  • Kontainers deal adds online quotes to Descartes rate management
  • Flexport new configurability tools hint at broader aims

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Rokke joins Aker Capital and Ocean Yield with joint venture
    Aker Capital will take a stake in seven Ocean Yield tankers in a joint venture
  • Shipping stocks wiped out in Wall Street's worst day since March
    Drop of nearly 7% in Dow wrecks everything in its path as investors spooked by Fed comments, virus spikes in US
  • 'Influx' of tankers from floating storage pressure spot rates
    Vortexa data shows the VLCC, suezmax and aframax capacities used to store oil have been decreasing since end-May
  • Will Scorpio Bulkers ever trade at NAV after latest surprise equity deal?
    Two analysts debate the point while a third downgrades owner's shares
  • Euronav changes four crew members at Reunion island
    The French island of Reunion appears to be open for crew changes
  • IMO to hold virtual CO2 talks in July, heeding calls of environmentalists
    UN body says the 'informal' meeting will invite all member states and NGOs after weeks of complaints by environmentalists
  • Capesize owners should start profiting by July, brokers say
    Higher iron-ore volumes expected out of Brazil
  • Seaways: second quarter looking up as tanker market shows resilience
    Asian imports combined with persistent Brazil and US Gulf cargoes have allowed owners to extend elevated rates
  • Frontline boss Macleod backs company by building stake to $8m
    Chief executive splashes $346,000 on more shares in John Fredriken's tanker company
  • Swedish Club virtual AGM to remain a one-off
    Traditional annual bash in Gothenburg goes successfully online, for the first 'and last' time
  • Tsakos special dividend, bullish talk fail to ignite stock
    New York-listed Tsakos vehicle says it is bullish about the oil transport business, reveals imminent order for up to three tanker newbuildings
  • Cargo imbalance tips capesize scales toward Pacific basin
    Earnings in the east are higher because much more cargo is being moved there than the Atlantic Basin, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas says
  • ESL Shipping fuels vessel with drop-in liquefied biogas
    Finnish owner teams with Gasum on steelmaker customer SSAB's drive towards fossil-free operations
  • Police confirm cyber-attack on shipbuilder Vard in Norway
    Details of incident sketchy but Norwegian authorities say it involved data breach
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding scoops orders worth $350m
    Domestic owner Shanghai Ganglu and Tiger Group turn to Singapore-listed yard
  • Tsakos Energy pays special dividend after strong profit
    New York-listed Tsakos vehicle also reveals plans for one-for-five reverse split, to take effect on 1 July
  • 'Watch this space': ex-Fearnley Securities chief Halvorsen re-emerges at ADS
    Investment banker made shock departure in April but is now to oversee expansion at private Norwegian group.
  • Viken Shipping reports profit hike as long-term charters pay off
    The Steckmest-controlled company has success running a tanker company with long time charters
  • EU approves Italian shipping tax rules, with strings attached
    Italy becomes latest European country to tweak its maritime tax regime to appease Brussels competition watchdog
  • Danish Ship Finance says tanker owners need to start scrapping now
    New report says market will need to get used to low rates for 'quite some time'
  • Restructuring FSG lines up buyer as ICG cancels ropax
    Pella Sietas in talks over purchase as owner of Irish Ferries scraps deal for ferry following yard's filing for self-administration
  • Restructuring FSG down to last ship as ICG cancels ropax
    Owner of Irish Ferries scraps deal for ferry following yard's filing for self-administration
  • BW Group sheds Golar LNG stock as shares hit three-month high
    Shipowner slides to fifth largest shareholder slot just behind chairman Tor Olav Troim
  • Hurtigruten scores $100m loan as it plots international cruise routes
    Norwegian shipowner aims to start sailings from Dover and Hamburg to Norway
  • Remaining banks fall into line with Solstad's $2bn refinancing
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner mops up stragglers as it declares vital restructuring deal effective
  • Ships-for-shares swaps help boost Trafigura to record profit
    Stakes in Frontline and Scorpio Tankers - and a bigger fleet - allowed trading giant to benefit from rate boom
  • Hurtigruten to expand international cruise business
    Norwegian shipowner aims to start sailings from Dover and Hamburg to Norway
  • UK warns over mobile phone use after officer killed on ro-ro ramp
    Report finds Seatruck seafarer was distracted by conversation before being hit by trailer
  • GasLog's first ESG report reveals carbon emissions differences in LNG fleet
    Chairman Peter Livanos says company will not only meet but exceed IMO targets when it orders new ships
  • Princess Cruises moves to knock out pandemic lawsuits with sweeping defence
    The Carnival Corp brand argues that if 19 lawsuits against it are allowed to go forward, any US institution can be sued
  • Danish shipowners outline plan for zero emissions by 2050
    Blue Denmark group comes up with 21 recommendations for the country's government in decarbonisation push
  • Project newbuildings could push LNG ship surplus into 2025, Poten says
    Chairman emeritus Michael Tusiani calls out shipowners for 'foolishly' taking on 'unimaginable risks'
  • Iran could be readying another ship headed for Venezuela
    Another ship is said to be headed to the South American country, as Washington looks to levy sanctions
  • American Shipping looking to refinance $220m bond issue
    Oslo-listed tanker owner brings in financial advisors despite maturity in 2022
  • Maersk Tankers hires woman with technology expertise to lead India unit
    Danish tanker owner names non-shipping executive to lead Mumbai office from 1 June 2020
  • Dutch owner VT Group acquires Boluda's tanker business
    Acquisition will leave Spanish company with its containership and towage operations
  • Eastern Pacific refocuses on capesize bulkers as ultramax is sold
    Diversified Singapore-based shipowner sells 2019-built ultramax and is open to offloading more smaller bulkers as part of consolidation move
  • Robbers target Torm and Scorpio ships as Asia piracy levels double
    ReCAAP says it remains concerned about continued occurrence of incidents in the Singapore Strait

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Port of LA director fears permanent loss of imports
    Gene Seroka reports worst May in more than a decade, predicts 15% of import cargo won't return
  • Boeing tells 737 MAX fuselage maker to pause production
    Boeing's stop-work order to its fuselage supplier has a lot to do with COVID-19 and the state of the airline industry.
  • NTSB schedules public meeting on fatal Atlas Air flight
    U.S. safety investigators will hold a hearing in July as they try to find out why a big cargo jet carrying Amazon packages crashed last...
  • Maersk leverages fleet for climate change research
    Three hundred vessels will be equipped to measure and report meteorological data
  • FMC eases some publication requirements for ocean container carriers
    The World Shipping Council says exemption for ocean container carriers from publishing essential terms of their service contracts with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is...
  • Drayage truckers, ocean carriers discuss chassis lease rate disparity
    Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference said the Ocean Carrier Equipment Association can avoid regulatory or legal action by reaching a "mutually beneficial" resolution to the chassis...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2020
  • Hamburg Port Authority eyes growing use of LNG as bunker fuel
    "LNG is playing an increasingly important role as a low-emission fuel in the cruise industry, as well as for container ships. That's also becoming increasingly tangible at the port of Hamburg," the CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, Jens Meier, said in a statement.
  • Singapore 180/380 CST HSFO spread widens to 3-month high on strong 180 CST demand
    The strong demand for 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil for power generation has widened the spread between FOB Singapore 180 CST HSFO and 380 CST HSFO, otherwise known as the viscosity spread, to a three-month high of $15.40/mt on June 10, fuel oil traders in Singapore said.
  • Japan marine fuel 0.5% differentials in discounts in June; market seen bottoming
    The delivered Tokyo Bay marine fuel 0.5%S differential to Singapore 10 ppm gasoil cargo assessments has remained in discounts so far in June, averaging minus 53 cents/mt over June 1-10, compared with a premium of $7.56/mt over May 20-29 and a monthly average of $21.41/mt in May, S&P Global Platts data showed, as weak demand coupled with ample supply weighed on the market this month.
  • OIL FUTURES: Price declines extend as economic storm clouds gather
    Oil futures price declines extended in early morning trading June 11 as US equity markets opened sharply lower amid economic growth concerns.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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