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September 24, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • CMA CGM inducts largest LNG-powered container ship in the world
  • Fourth edition of Maritime Forecast to 2050 released
  • Shipping companies lose 1,382 containers every year at sea: WSC
  • India turns net exporter of steel to China for the first time in several years
  • Blue Dart Express announces General Price Increase w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2021
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo services to various cities in the North East
  • SEZs should be given non-fiscal incentives instead of tax sops, says study
  • Air cargo analysis
  • Kiran Rambhia elected new President of BCBA at 35th AGM

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Southern premieres
  • Four UK railways win contracts
  • ITJ Video News -
  • Vancouver intermodal hub opening in 2021
  • Khalifa Port sticks to its goals in 2021
  • B747 freighters for Saudia Cargo and ASL Belgium
  • GWC to provide logistics services for 2022 Fifa World Cup
  • ArrowXL appoints new HR director
  • Serbia-Montenegro Rail links progressing
  • New CAX service from ZIM
  • KLM upgrades AMS pharmaceuticals hub
  • Aviva Investors with acquisition in France
  • Two awards for iPort Rail Doncaster
  • Special hopper cars to ship fertilisers
  • Ceva anchors in Laem Chabang
  • Ron Crouch Transport acquires AG Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Additional charge for Sander Breugelmans
  • A South Floridian matter

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Felixstowe brings back former chief Chris Lewis as lines introduce port surcharges
  • Gefco says cyber attack on its system was 'designed to disrupt our business'
  • Fury as UK government looks to blame predicted Brexit chaos on logistics sector
  • Container shortage crisis spreads to India delaying exports
  • KLM: 'Importers, are you winning a battle, but losing the war?'
  • Lines refuse Bangladeshi DG imports as shippers caught in Navy/ Customs catch-22
  • Zim to enter Asia-Australia container trade despite Sydney port woes
  • Kraft Heinz playing catch up in supply chain efficiencies
  • On the wires: Changes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Metal Shark enters the expedition yacht market
    Jeanerette, La, based shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced a 48-meter (158 foot) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht. The new Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the is the first-ever private recreational yacht built
  • MetalCraft Marine delivers high performance patrol RIB duo
    MetalCraft Marine reports that its U.S. yard in Watertown, N.Y., has just delivered two of its 34 foot high performance patrol RIBs to the Mississippi Department of Natural Resources Police. The boats
  • Coast Guard cutter crew battles shipboard fire
    The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, today after combating a shipboard engineering fire on September 20, during a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet's area
  • Damen makes another rapid ASD tug delivery
    On September 20, Damen Shipyards Group delivered an ASD tug 2810 to Thomas Services Maritimes (TSM) in France. TSM was looking for a proven vessel and design, 60 tons bollard pull, with
  • New P&O Ferries double-enders will feature fuel saving ABB solutions
    ABB has won a contract from Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd., China, covering the supply of a full scope of integrated solutions for two new vessels the yard is building for Dover, U.K.,
  • Shoreside power banks for electric vessels could use recycled batteries
    Sweden's Stena Group, whose operations include Stena Rederi and Stena Line, is taking the next step in shipping electrification: the development of a new type of shoreside energy storage, similar to very
  • HII breaks ground for Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence
    America's largest military shipbuilder is gearing up for the U.S. Navy's plans for a future fleet mix that will include many more unmanned vessels, both on the water and beneath it. Huntington
  • USCG exercises $222 million four-ship FRC contract option at Bollinger
    The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option, worth just over $222 million, for production of four more Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRCs) and associated deliverables with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport,

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Is anyone listening to the World Maritime Day sermon?
    Too often shipping remains out of sight, out of mind and in the shadows, while we impotently bemoan this sea...
  • EU proposes asylum plan for migrants rescued at sea
    Plan includes a 'solidarity mechanism' that will cover disembarkation, but Ecsa says ships need reassurance that pre-screening of migrants mentioned...
  • Shipping still major polluter but getting greener, Berglund says
    There are many candidates to replace bunkers, including biofuels, hydrogen, methane, ammonia and batteries, but all have pros and cons...
  • TEN posts record second-quarter profit
    New York Stock Exchange-listed tanker owner reports second-quarter net income of $49.6m, compared with a $300,000 profit in the year-earlier...
  • Will pandemic lead to a maritime crime spike?
    Impoverished coastal communities and stranded seafarers are easy marks for malefactors, International Union of Marine Insurance hears
  • Euronav eyes consolidation in response to peak oil demand
    Peak oil demand may have passed or may be arriving soon. But the head of the significant crude tanker owner...
  • UK-backed ferry company with no ships goes bust
    A sorry chapter in UK shipping history comes to a close with the demise of a shipping company that never...
  • Norden revises forecast boosted by Dry Operator unit
    The company said it has managed to secure contracts with higher margins per vessel day
  • Strong demand puts lid on inactive boxship fleet
    High capacity levels on the transpacific have led to falling numbers of idle ships and better rates for owners of...
  • Weekly Briefing: Transpacific rates at new high; tanker demolition hits three-decade low
    Transpacific box ship demand continues to soar but US regulators appear to have followed China in calling for more tempered...
  • IUMI head says 'environment will set the tone for decades'
    In the long run, the environment is more important for insurers even than the pandemic, newly re-elected president Richard Turner...
  • Industry 'shocked' by lack of Brexit planning as UK warns of ports chaos
    The UK government is warning of 7,000 truck-long queues lasting several days for Channel ports after the Brexit transition period...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Chinese leasing houses weigh options amid uncertain outlook | Yard Talk: Why China is looking to China...
  • Singapore relaxes rules to assist crew changes
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has reduced the 14-day quarantine period to seven days if the crew member...
  • Port of Singapore boosts electrification efforts
    Proposals are expected to come from consortiums comprising industry players and institutes of higher learning and research institutes, and a...
  • Russian nuclear icebreaker to develop northern sea route
    The action comes as other nations step up their interest in the Arctic, especially the US and UK, which seek...
  • Golden Ray capsizing caused by unstable loading, US Coast Guard says
    The coastguard analysis showed Golden Ray failed to comply with International Maritime Organization stability standards at the time it capsized...
  • Maritime law firm's managing partner moves to Hong Kong
    The increased strength of Asian operators and rising numbers of Chinese newbuildings are among the reasons for the firm to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Retail logistics processes could replace physical stores: Target's Valdez
  • CMA CGM expands air cargo reach with airline stake
  • US intermodal volumes show signs of recovery
  • US retailers begin holiday sales earlier to curb parcel costs
  • Record Asia-ECSA rates set to climb higher on soaring demand
  • JOC Uncharted: Vaccine delivery to soak up air capacity for up to 18 months

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding gears up for VLCC debut
    Group in talks to take over a half-built crude carrier from compatriot Jinhai
  • EU sanctions two shipping companies over breaking arms embargo
    Med Wave had its car carrier seized in Italy over allegedly breaking the embargo
  • Hope of tanker revival in Mediterranean as Libya hikes crude exports
    Resumption of the war-torn country's oil trade would provide employment opportunities to aframax and suezmax owners
  • Evergreen fights for payment after award against Colombian agent
    Taiwanese company won $1.16m, but has not yet been paid
  • Tanker weakness is seasonal and may be just a hiccup, Tsakos Energy says
    After posting a record result during the tanker boom in the first half of the year, Greek owner expects market to quickly overcome "challenging" third quarter
  • Chemical tanker veteran Otto Fritzner dies at 78
  • Imabari and Japan Marine United to delay start of joint venture shipyard
    Japanese shipbuilders say they are still awaiting for approval from the competition authorities to come through
  • India warns of 'toxic tanker' on the way to Alang
    The cash buyer linked to a controversial ship is not sure if he owns it, but Indian authorities are sounding an alarm
  • Beware of fugitive tanker, lawyers warn potential buyers
    Lawyers are warning shiprecycling players off an aframax on the run from UBS Bank and the High Court of Sri Lanka
  • Nordic American Tankers unveils newbuilding order after four-year hiatus
    New York-listed suezmax specialist books two ships from Samsung Heavy Industries amid falling newbuilding prices
  • Fred Olsen still considering options for ageing cruiseship duo
    Shipowner says no decision taken yet on potential sale or scrapping of Boudicca and Black Watch
  • HMM unveils new control centre for world's biggest boxships
    South Korean shipowner has built a bespoke facility to oversee operation of its 24,000-teu fleet
  • China to expedite customs clearance for crude imports amid port congestion
    Easing congestion in China would add to oversupply woes in tanker markets
  • Jefferies says Eagle Bulk can survive 'forever' at current rates
    Analysts encouraged about bulker owner's prospects after management meetings
  • Reefer in collision with Russian frigate off Denmark
    Maestro Shipping cargoship not in danger following incident in Oresund
  • Five salvors bid for Wakashio wreck removal contract
    Process begins to select which salvage company will dismantle the stranded stern section
  • Peter Dohle clinches highest ever feedership charter rate with Maersk deal
    Asian deal illustrates shortage of smaller vessels as boxship rally continues
  • Money-spinning bulkers lead Norden to raise 2020 profit guidance
    Norden expects its dry operator business unit to achieve a better result in 2020 than in both 2018 and 2019
  • Greece's Edge Maritime picks up fifth suezmax unit this year
    Little-known Piraeus player seen behind acquisition of 17-year-old tanker
  • Feeding the dragon: boxship operators are playing with fire
    Liner giants face unwanted attention from Beijing over East-West container rates
  • Navios-chartered bulk carrier arrested in legal spat over someone else's logs
    Japanese-owned capsize bulker seized in dispute over unrelated cargo discharged without bills of lading
  • Scilly Steamship plots first fleet renewal in 43 years
    UK shipowner needs to replace ageing ropax for mainland trips
  • Harald Wilke resigns following refinancing at MPC Container Ships
    Finance chief quits after two years, with company bringing in Benjamin Pfeifer as his replacement
  • Norwegian shipbroking faces a global challenge like never before
    Finn Engelsen put Grieg Shipbrokers on a global footing. Now the local shipbroking scene no longer has a place for him
  • Plot thickens in big-bulker S&P as Economou explores offloading duo
    Greek shipowner mulls sale of modern newcastlemax pair, amid busy transaction activity around the largest types of dry bulk carrier
  • Keppel Corp share sell-off 'overdone' says UOB Kay Hian
    Singapore rig builder has seen $1.7bn wiped off its market capitalisation since Temasek walked away from partial offering
  • Pacific International Lines fleet pruning sees boxships and bulker sold
    Singapore-based liner company is said to have sold two feeder-sized boxships and a bulker as part of fleet rationalisation plan
  • Singapore relaxes crew change requirements for those from 'low risk' nations
    City state says seafarers can now obtain a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours prior to departure to Lion Republic
  • Trio of alleged front companies keep pushing US to return gasoline
    The US allegedly did shoddy legal work in seizing more than 1m barrels of gasoline off Greek-owned tankers earlier this year

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • HMM may explore autonomous ships, trans-Atlantic trade
    South Korean carrier announces opening of fleet control center but doesn't open up about sailing plans.
  • Chinese container factories are now sold out until February
    Bullish signal: Strong demand for box equipment extends into 2021.
  • House lawmakers approve $13.6B lifeline for Highway Trust Fund
    Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
  • Largest LNG-powered container ship making maiden voyage
    The Jacques Saadé is the first of nine vessels designed to reduce CMA CGM's environmental footprint.
  • Commentary: What products are US consumers buying?
    Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
  • US chassis providers stay on roll to radial tires
    Bias-ply tires persist within the nation's container chassis fleet, but equipment providers vow that their days are numbered with the ongoing switch to radial tires.
  • Teddy hits Canada with 60 mph winds, heavy rain
    Teddy brings high winds and flooding to highways as it makes landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, as a post-tropical storm east of the Port of...
  • US airforwarders adjust to new COVID business environment (with video)
    Logistics companies are making lemonade from lemons during the coronavirus. New processes and workarounds keep freight moving, but often at extra cost.
  • Container rates are on fire. How can you invest in that?
    Analysts point to upside prospects for container-ship stocks as charter rates rebound.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Libya's reopening creates headaches for oil contract holders in long market
    As ports reopen in Libya, after an eight-month blockade, the prospect of 1.2 million b/d of crude returning to the market is creating headaches for those with equity and term contracts in the country, whose limited requirements have been covered with oil from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Nigeria and the US.
  • Singapore's MPA, SMI launch call for decarbonization of harbourcraft industry
    A total of S$9 million ($6.6 million) from the Maritime GreenFuture Fund will be set aside to co-fund such harbourcraft projects.
  • US refined product stocks fall as hurricanes, maintenance slow refinery runs
    US refined product stocks moved lower in the week ended Sept. 18 as weak refinery runs and an uptick in exports outweighed tepid demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Sept. 23.
  • Japan's ENEOS raises weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,000/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS has raised the weekly domestic wholesale base price of its five major rack petroleum products by Yen 1,000/kiloliter ($1.51/b), market sources told S&P Global Platts Sept. 23.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude steady although demand and supply pressures remain
    Crude oil futures were little changed at midday in Europe Sept. 23, with supply and demand pressures keeping the outlook weak.
  • California to require all new cars, passenger trucks be zero emission by 2035
    California, the top US gasoline-consuming state, aims to end new sales of gasoline-powered cars and passenger trucks by 2035, according to an executive order announced Sept. 23 by Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Singapore Oct regrade swap narrows to 15-week high as jet fuel gains momentum
    The Singapore front month regrade swap -- the spread which measures the value of jet fuel over that of 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- narrowed to a 15-week high at the Asian close on Sept. 22, underpinned by strength in the jet fuel complex on expectations of firmer seasonal peak demand during the winter period in the northern hemisphere.
  • RenewableUK calls for hydrogen strategy backing 5 GW electrolysis by 2030
    The UK government should set a target of 5 GW of renewable electrolyzer capacity by 2030 and 10 GW by 2035, along with a cost reduction target of GBP2 ($2.55) a kilogram of green hydrogen by 2030 down from GBP8/kg now, renewable energy association RenewableUK said Sept. 23 in a new report.
  • China's carbon neutral pledge signals turning point for fossil fuel markets
    China's unexpected stance on climate change at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22 could signal a turning point for the coal and petroleum industries, and puts the country's next five-year economic plan starting 2021 firmly in focus for major policy announcements impacting energy markets.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB climbs as export surge drives down US gasoline stocks
    NYMEX RBOB futures moved higher midmorning Sept. 23 following a larger-than-expected draw in US gasoline inventories.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Typhoon Dolphin to affect bunkering at Japan Sept. 24: sources
    Two other typhoons, Haishen and Maysak, had caused loading delays and barge tightness in the first-half of September.
  • Japan's Oct-Mar marine fuel 0.5% bunker differentials inked near minus $10/mt
    "The term prices do not fluctuate much, as daily spot assessments already reflect supply and demand balances," a trader said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lower as US stock build adds to weak outlook
    "The sensitivity of the oil market to coronavirus concerns is still weighing on price action," AxiCorp's Innes said.
  • Europe-Asia naphtha arbitrage flows capped by 4-month high freight
    "Hopefully the Asian market can cool down after more arbitrage volumes arrive," a North Asian naphtha end-user said.
  • Hapag Lloyd increases rates on East Asia to East Coast South America route
    The new rates will be applicable from Oct. 1.
  • US LNG utilization expected to rebound quickly after storm passes Gulf Coast
    Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG remained offline from an earlier storm, and along the East Coast Dominion Energy's Cove Point terminal was undergoing annual maintenance.
  • Port of Antwerp takes step towards methanol, hydrogen bunkers
    "The methatug will be operational at the end of 2021," the spokeswoman said.
  • Sumitomo, Cryopeak sign MOU to supply LNG bunker fuel to N America's Pacific NW
    The agreement will be to supply ports such as Vancouver, Roberts Bank and Prince Rupert, Cryopeak said.
  • ONE reinstates seven trans-Pacific sailings during Golden Week
    In early September, THE Alliance canceled 25 sailings between late September and early November in anticipation of weaker demand.

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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
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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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