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December 18, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • Empty container shortages seen persisting into January
  • Evergreen takes delivery of two more 12,000-TEU newbuildings; to upgrade its Trans-Pacific services
  • Global Shippers Forum & MDS Transmodal join hands to bring out new quarterly review of global container shipping market
  • High spot rates from Asia to North Europe causing trouble for trade
  • Onion import conditions relaxed to counter high market prices
  • APM Terminals Pipavav handles highest number of double-stack trains in Nov.
  • Direct connection commences between Port of Le Havre & Russia and Finland
  • DPT Board deliberates on key issues
  • JNPT-Antwerp Port Training & Consultancy Foundation announces online course in break-bulk handling
  • DP World wins recognition for overall excellence in supply chain & logistics; best safety practices; training & skill development
  • Maersk enters into partnership with Novo Nordisk on global cold chain logistics
  • FY21 GDP contraction estimate revised upwards
  • WCO publishes updated version of Coordinated Border Management (CBM) Compendium

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 19 million bottles

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • New drone footage shows ONE Apus loss could be worse than feared
  • Carriers must keep returning empty boxes to avoid shortage going into February
  • UK shippers demand parliamentary inquiry into port congestion
  • 'A milestone' as AirBridgeCargo deploys first B777F on Trans-Siberian route
  • Wider digitalisation has been forced upon ports by Covid pandemic
  • Cargojet digs deep and finds extra capacity to give busy DHL a lift
  • Priority Freight teams up with Jota to provide post-Brexit UK-EU air bridge
  • FedEx signs domestic deal with Qantas Freight
  • On the wires: Nippon Express & Kintetsu World Express - all you need to know
  • 2020 radar: What we went through - and what's next

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • Louis Dreyfus enters offshore wind crew transfer market
    France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group and has partnered with U.K.-based Tidal Transit to sign a contract with GE Renewable Energy (GE) for two Crew Transfer Vessels for the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm.
  • NETSCo and LR to develop Jones Act compliant WTIV
    Lloyd's Register North America, Inc. (LR) has signed an agreement for a joint development project (JDP) with Northeast Technical Services Co., Inc. (NETSCo) to design and develop a Jones Act compliant wind
  • VIDEO: Great Lakes Towing christens two latest hybrid tugs
    Sister companies Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard yesterday joined together at their Cleveland, Ohio, facilities to celebrate the christening of the new tugs Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Customers, vendors, community,
  • Van Oord orders cable layer at Vard
    Rotterdam-based Van Oord, a leading player in the market for laying and burying offshore wind power cables, has placed an order with Fincantieri Group member Vard for design and construction of a
  • Inmarsat acts to help two start-ups accelerate shipping decarbonization efforts
    As part of this year's "Decarbonizing Shipping" initiative run by venture developer Rainmaking Innovation Limited, mobile satellite communications leader Inmarsat. Inmarsat, has fast-tracked two start-ups to Certified Application Provider (CAP) status. The
  • Dr. Rick Bucher to take helm as Victaulic CEO
    Easton, Pa., headquartered mechanical pipe-joining solutions specialist Victaulic reports that Dr. Rick Bucher will succeed Dr. John F. Malloy as CEO, effective January 31, 2021. Bucher was named President of Victaulic in
  • Still owing around $1.3 billion, Bourbon will shed more vessels
    French offshores services leader Bourbon Maritime says that its recovery plan and a conciliation protocol signed with its creditors were validated on December 14 by the Commercial Court of Marseilles. Bourbon says

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • US Gulf Coast refineries see reduced need for imported crude, consultant says
    The situation underlines a reversal in the petroleum shipping that has taken place since 2005 when marine terminals along the...
  • Dubai shipowner linked to Iran product tanker logistics chain
    One tanker was involved in an aborted ship-to-ship transfer with a Maersk Tankers vessel in December, suggesting other tanker operators...
  • Signal adds emissions calculator to spot market platform
    New tool can help charterers evaluate environmental footprint of bulkers or tankers available for their cargoes. It will be upgraded...
  • Marine fuel economics support LNG as propulsion alternative
    Investment economics still require a 20-year time horizon, with take-up also depending not only on the availability of LNG but...
  • ILO slams governments for failing seafarers
    The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers' Federation welcome the direct rebuke of governments who are not...
  • Skuld combined ratio hits 118% at nine-month stage
    Returns from commercial operations and investment cushion members from worst impact of surge in pool claims, says chief executive Ståle...
  • UK ports reject retailer demands for congestion inquiry
    No government inquiry is needed into port congestion and delays at Felixstowe and Southampton, which are part of a wider...
  • Fleet scarcity to boost 2021 LPG freight rates
    Strong LPG fundamentals are expected to present the segment with healthy demand in the coming year, while tight fleet supply...
  • Maersk Tankers-operated vessel aborts transfer of sanctioned Iranian cargo
    The incident ensnares the reputable Danish shipping company in the subterfuge world of sanctions-busting after risk compliance measures failed to...
  • Capacity management will be box shipping's new normal
    Tight cost controls and strict capacity management got container lines through the crisis of 2020. Yet while the outlook for...
  • LNG industry finds light in the dark
    Next year will see fewer cargo cancellations as existing LNG plants ramp up output, which will help boost LNG fleet...
  • Alternative finance is on the rise as Chinese lessors falter
    Ship finance has ceased being a matter of banks or public markets and experts say there are potential sources of...
  • Expansion in US LNG exports drives winter shipping rates
    US-Far East trade has risen this winter, fed by a wider east-west arbitrage window
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Read our 2021 Tanker Outlook | Is the UK really taking on Singapore? | Exclusive interviews with...
  • Keppel O&M lands $600m wind vessel order
    Construction on the vessel is already under way at Keppel AmFELS in Brownsville, Texas. The newbuilding is touted as the...
  • Rongsheng Petrochemical eyes chartering 10 VLCCs
    Tanker experts have questioned Rongsheng's plans to order 30 VLCCs to serve its own refining projects. Some ships might have...
  • US sanctions four companies for supporting Iran's petrochemical sector
    The announcement comes as Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his country is not 'excited' by Joe Biden taking over at...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • Truckload driver pay, job turnover rate both rising
  • Carriers' on-time reliability falls to record lows in November
  • US regulators warn container lines on obligation to serve exporters
  • AscendTMS-Convoy integration shows small carrier software momentum
  • Maersk extends European intermodal footprint with Duisport deal

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • Capesize congestion worsens amid bad weather, Covid delays
    Number of capesize bulkers clogging Australian ports has doubled from last week, brokers say
  • Star Bulk Carriers buys three capesizes in ships-for-shares deal with ER Capital
    Greek bulker owner has had options to acquire the vessels since August 2018 and is finally pulling the trigger on the deal
  • Diana Shipping continues capesize fixture with Koch Shipping
    New York-listed bulker owner has five other ships chartered to the commodities trader
  • Gunvor buys into ship tech venture led by Olympic champion sailor
    Trading giant has acquired a minority stake in Artemis Technologies, which is developing zero-emissions ferries in Belfast
  • UN agency rules governments' handling of crew crisis is 'unlawful'
    Landmark judgement orders governments to provide medical services to crew and repartriate stranded seafarers
  • Gil Ofer reveals line-up for second year of EPS tech start-up project
    Maritime accelerator scheme involves companies trying to launch robotics, AI and machine vision businesses.
  • Thenamaris pares down swoop on Greathorse capesizes
    Major Greek shipowner picks up only one in four bulkers it tied up on subjects in early November
  • Maran, Ridgebury and BULL dispose aged tankers in resilient asset market
    Old tonnage still can command a decent price but outlook is weak due to earnings prospects
  • Greek tanker confirmed boarded for third time, despite false alarm claim
    Gunman caught on handysize tanker's CCTV off Nigeria
  • Restructured Bourbon to sell or scrap more than 100 ships
    Bank-owned offshore vessel giant has seen debt cut by more than $1.8bn, but still wants to reduce its vessel count
  • Former Bourbon PSV quartet sells at auction after 65% price cut
    Sixth time lucky for Chinese lender ICBC as offshore vessels finally find buyers
  • Shearwater seals $437m refinancing after WesternGeco takeover
    Geophysical shipping company taps lenders for new facility over two and four years
  • New Oman Shipping boss plots fleet renewal and charter talks
    Shipowner says it is focusing on eco vessels and persuading charterers to renew deals
  • Breakers continue to gobble up capesizes in busy market
    Alpha Bulkers and NYK shed older units, with more to come
  • Seaspan selling $200m of bonds to fund potential acquisitions
    Containership owner looking to diversify capital base at attractive price
  • Industry think tank established to pave way for global vaccine roll-out
    Shipping groups seek solutions to problems posed by inoculation challenge
  • Hellenic Shipyards sale may hit snag after receiving single bid
    Greek shipping investor Theodore Priovolos offers $18.4m upfront for Stavros Niarchos-founded yard, but the government in Athens may find this is too little
  • Bulker orders stack up in China as Jiangsu Ocean splashes out ultramaxes
    Order for four ships split between two shipyards in the Cosco stable
  • Reborn Kleven yard secures new order as Age Remoy moves into wind sector
    Shipbuilder bought by Green Yard in the summer wins vital new work
  • Okeanis recoups 65% of $40m scrubber costs as profit soars in 2020
    Greek owner makes back $26m of capex as earnings set to top $100m
  • Royal Caribbean moves ahead with vessel sales as restart date drags into 2021
    Miami-based cruise operator sells two oldest ships in flagship brand for what appears to be further trading
  • Keppel Corp to build $450m WTIV at US shipyard
    Singapore company lifts veil on identity of company behind renewable vessel order announced in October
  • Late VLCC surge adds sparkle to a dismal year for shipbuilders
    Hyundai Samho nets fresh contract with Asian owner in end-of-year dash for newbuildings
  • MOL takes delivery of Japan's 'first' LNG-fuelled coastal bulker
    Ship will deliver imported coal to countries largest coal-fired power plant in Aichi prefecture

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • Container ships suffer record delays as demand spikes
    Will your cargo ship arrive on time? Globally, the chances are now 50-50. In the Asia-U.S. container trade, it's less than one in three.
  • US offers vaccine makers supply chain support as delivery tempo increases
    Operation Warp Speed and the delivery of the Pfizer COVID vaccine are clicking on all cylinders, but that doesn't mean production and distribution are going...
  • Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia
    FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Front-month WTI settles above $48/b for first time since February
    Front-month NYMEX WTI settled above $48/b on Dec. 17 for the first time since February amid a bevy of bullish news on the new vaccine rollout, a potential deal on a US coronavirus stimulus package and optimism on a post-Brexit trade agreement finally being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
  • TENDER DATA: S Korea's EWP buys 540 CST LSFO for December
    Korea East-West Power Co. bought low sulfur fuel oil, or LSFO, for December as South Korea shuts coal power plants this month, a company source said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Cape Town still closed
    South Africa's Astron Energy Cape Town refinery remained closed, the company said Dec. 17, but work has commenced on a plan for a safe restart though "it remains too early to determine when that will be".
  • First VLGC powered by LPG headed from US toward Panama Canal: Platts cFlow
    **BW Gemini departed Enterprise facility Dec. 13 **Achievement bullish for propane demand
  • Gunvor invests in Artemis Technologies' push for low-carbon ships
    **Project targets vessels with zero emissions during operation **IEA predicts over 60% of emissions savings in 2070 to come from technologies unavailable
  • FEATURE: Politically fractured Iraq's fiscal struggles strain its OPEC commitment
    **Compliance with OPEC+ oil cuts seen waning **Competing US, Iran influence complicate policy **Oil and gas investments may be at risk
  • Naphtha export port Algeria's Skikda resumes ops after weather delays
    **Delays not impacting NWE prices despite stronger crack margin **Naphtha arb cargoes to the East delayed from Algeria
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers recoups 64% of scrubber capex within two years
    **Payback expected to be 4-6 years **Hi-5 72% lower than at start of year
  • FEATURE: Bunkers may face bearish 2021 on VLSFO supply boost, mixed shipping prospects
    **Mostly firm sentiment for 3.5%S fuel oil **Oil inventories to weigh on tanker demand **Bullish streak in containers should last into Q1
  • REFINERY NEWS: Falconara desulfurization unit operational after works: source
    API's 85,000 b/d refinery in the Italian coastal town of Falconara Marittima has completed works on its U2500 desulfurization unit and restarted it successfully after the maintenance and upgrade cycle, according to information provided by sources to S&P Global Thursday.
  • Probunkers submits request for Singapore LNG bunkering license
    Probunkers said Dec. 16 it has submitted a request to provide LNG bunkering operations in the Port of Singapore.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Some maintenance ends in Europe, TAL shipments resume
    Some maintenance has finished in Europe with refineries restarting but temporary closures remain in force at a number of plants, both full and partial.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Dutch Pernis completes work on unspecified unit
    Shell's Pernis refinery in the Netherlands has completed works on a unit that started mid-October, it said earlier this week, without specifying which unit.
  • Japan's domestic clean product shipments fall in Oct on weak jet fuel demand
    Japan's total clean product domestic shipments fell 9% on the year to 5.02 million kl, or 31.58 million barrels, in October due to the weak domestic jet fuel demand, according to the latest data from the Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations.
  • Prince Abdulaziz says OPEC+ committed to stable oil market, even with disagreements
    **OPEC+ should stay proactive, energy minister says **Saudi Arabia targets market stability, not specific oil price **Saudi budget slashes spending to narrow deficit
  • Container shipping strength to last into Jan-Feb: analysts
    **Sharp price rise implies cargoes being rolled over **Active capacity repositioning may incommode backhaul shippers
  • Biden hones climate focus with recent slate of expected energy post picks
    **Granholm has record spurring renewables, EVs **McCarthy advanced key Obama climate rules **Buttigieg championed strong decarbonization goals
  • Malaysia frets over excess transport fuel supply after Oct refinery output hike
    **Gasoline output up 16% on month but driving activity tumbles **Domestic refiners plan to lower run rates in near term **Higher fuel exports weigh on regional gasoline market structure
  • Eight energy majors agree energy transition principles, action on emissions
    **Seven European majors plus Occidental sign up **Focus on reducing emissions, transparency **Carbon intensity metrics to be developed
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco buys 180 CST HSFO for Dec 27-28
    Ceypetco is procuring fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • ITALY DATA: Oil product demand falls 16% in Nov amid restrictions: Unione Petrolifera
    Italy's demand for refined oil products in November fell 16%, dropping 766,000 mt year on year to 4 million mt, curbed by new COVID-19 restrictions rolled out by the government, according to industry group Unione Petrolifera.
  • FEATURE: More gloom for European refiners in 2021 on weak margins, new capacity
    **COVID-19 exacerbates 'structural weakness' **More capacity expected to close in coming years **New refineries, upgrades elsewhere pose challenges

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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