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September 30, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Global impetus being given to digitalisation in shipping business, ship/port interface
  • HMM's new fleet control centre an integrated platform for vessel-to-shore data
  • Increased competitive pressure seen among the top-10 shipping lines
  • Cotton exports seen rising in 2020-21
  • Onion shipments already handed over to Customs before ban could be released for export: MEA
  • Container cargo at Major Ports down in April-August
  • Guidelines issued for safe handling of LNG-powered vessels at port
  • Port of Antwerp enhancing focus on break-bulk
  • Notification allowing use of H-CNG issued
  • Demand for certain industrial commodities seen showing signs of pick-up globally
  • India's crude oil import significantly down
  • 'Major Ports will hopefully reach & even surpass the pre-Covid levels in the coming months'
  • Onion export ban helps no one

International Transport Journalweb site
  • P400 connection Novara - Bari introduced
  • Multi-function terminal in Trieste in German majority
  • Bolloré handles out of gauge equipment for substation
  • New shareholder at BTK
  • World's first E195 adapted freighter certified
  • Cemex and UP join forces
  • Loxxess expands contract with Vodafone
  • Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
  • RZD Logistics expands in Eastern Europe
  • Houston back to pre-pandemic trade flows?
  • Cincinnati CBP teams: No, drugs are not vital!
  • Ceva Logistics strengthens presence in Kazakhstan
  • Wagon keeper goes on the safety offensive
  • Scania East Africa chooses managing director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC on EHSQ
  • Reducing delivery time from 36 to three months

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • 'Perfect storm' creates 'supply chain misery' for unhappy port of Felixstowe
  • Capacity-constrained air cargo may be hit hard by peak season modal shift
  • Amazon launches new assault on retail sector: suburban mini-fulfilment
  • DHL hopes greener delivery service for London will float customers' boats
  • Cargo the star performer as John Menzies weathers a tough half-year
  • HHLA buys majority stake in new container terminal at port of Trieste
  • The weird pandemic recession delivers a trade surprise
  • Emirates SkyCargo's Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
  • Ireland faces devastating blow after its failure on ferry services to Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Hunting

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Eastern lays keel for Weeks Marine dredge
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. reports that on, September 11, it conducted the keel laying for R.B. Weeks, ESG Hull 258, a new trailing suction hopper dredge for Cranford, N.J., headquartered Weeks Marine,
  • Eyeing offshore wind, Scorpio Bulkers sheds a Kamsarmax
    with an unaffiliated third party to sell the SBI Rock, a 2016 built non-scrubber-fitted Kamsarmax vessel, for a price slightly in excess of $18 million. Delivery of the vessel is expected to
  • Keppel plans strategic review of Offshore & Marine
    Singapore's Keppel Corporation is to undertake a strategic review of its offshore and marine business. The decision is in line with its plans to unlock value from SGD 3-5 billion (about US$
  • Kongsberg and MAN in digital collaboration project with Höegh
    Kongsberg Digital and MAN Energy Solutions are to deliver joint digital infrastructure to Höegh Autoliners. This marks the first step in entering into a strategic digitalization partnership and formalizes a Memorandum of
  • Hornbeck Offshore gets $37.9 million MSC award
    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, La., a $37,980,207 contract that exercises a one-year option period for the operation and maintenance of four modified offshore
  • Mein Schiff 6 crew members retest negative, but face further test
    The 12 members of the crew of TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had earlier tested positive for the novel coronavirus came tested negative in retests earlier today, according to
  • Golden Ray salvage operations ramp up
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray has been ramping up operations inside the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) protecting the wreck.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Zim mulling IPO as it moves to pay down debt
    Strong conditions prompt Zim to pay off bond debt as it confirms IPO is on the cards
  • Crewing crisis: Just how many seafarers are affected?
    Shipping groups estimate about 400,000 crew are now stuck at sea with the same number on land. But the complexities...
  • Sovcomflot opens books to raise $534m on Moscow exchange
    Russian oil companies comprise nearly half the revenues, as Sovcomflot becomes a "seaborne extension" of energy pipelines
  • 'Poor underwriting' pushes P&I clubs to loss
    All International Group affiliates bar Steamship lost money on underwriting last year, although most turned surplus on back of improved...
  • Capesize rates receive boost from Brazil
    Sentiment is mostly positive in the largest of the dry bulk segments with capesize rates up almost 50% on the...
  • HHI secures orders for four VLCCs
    While awaiting regulatory approvals for its high-profile merger with fellow Korean shipbuilder DSME, HHI's Korean Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering continues...
  • From the News Desk: Crewing crisis is risk to global supply chain
    Up to 1m seafarers could be impacted by the political impasse over crew changes as the UN is warned that...
  • CMA CGM systems remain down frustrating freight forwarders
    The extent of the damage from the ransomware attack on CMA CGM remains unknown and any attempt to determine the...
  • Boxship under coastguard escort after fire
    Incident comes after a string of blazes on vessels of this type, including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, E.R. Kobe, KMTC...
  • Mystery 'hole' found in hull of Baltic ferry wreck
    In the 26 years since the vessel's capsize and sinking, several conspiracy theories have emerged. The new footage has been...
  • HHLA takes majority share in Trieste terminal
    German terminal operator signs deal for a 50.01% share in Piattaforma Logistica Trieste, or PLT, located on Italy's Adriatic coast...
  • Scorpio Bulkers selling vessels in offshore wind transition
    'Last month we announced a new direction for Scorpio Bulkers - offshore wind as a sustainable business opportunity. This sale...
  • Post-pandemic reconstruction will drive sustainable shipping
    Investment amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars is needed during the coming decade to build a greener transportation infrastructure...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: CMA CGM confirms ransomware attack | Newbuild tankers accelerate clean trading | Port delays could see cargo...
  • Dry bulk at risk from crew change crisis
    A recovery in demand will support small year-on-year gains in the fleet utilisation rate in 2021, according to shipping consultant...
  • Singamas warns PIL debts will weigh on finances
    Singamas says the restructuring and financing discussions involving cash-strapped PIL continue. Debt repayment is expected to be a lengthy process
  • Saudi Arabia ships first cargo of blue ammonia to Japan
    The announcement comes as shipbuilders explore ways to use ammonia as a marine fuel and as an ambitious new $5bn...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Zim works to pay down debt as it considers IPO
  • Disruptions from CMA CGM cyber attack extend into second day
  • TRAC chassis issues in Ohio tied to end of cooperative pool
  • Rail-related costs harm West Coast competitiveness: study
  • Market shifts freight rate dynamics for shippers
  • Forwarders locking in charter, freighter space as air cargo demand builds
  • PayCargo gets cash infusion to grow payment tech usage

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Danaos-managed ship leaking fuel oil into New York harbour
    A small crack in the ship's hull breached a tank with a capacity of more than 400,000 gallons
  • Noble Capital gives Pangaea thumbs up on growth through ice investment
    'Unexpected' opportunity in Nordic JV should be easily managed on balance sheet
  • Shell backs hydrogen and fuel cells to decarbonise shipping
    Major lays out its emissions reduction strategy, raising questions over ammonia and parking methanol, batteries and nuclear
  • Botched tests lead to Covid-scare on TUI cruiseship in Greece
    Carrying out and correctly interpreting coronavirus test results can be less than straightforward, false alarm on Mein Schiff 6 shows
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing aboard CP Offen boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • After tough years, Bouchard Transportation heads to bankruptcy court
    The company has as much as $500m in liabilities, filings show
  • UK investment manager Mirabella buys big chunk of Awilco LNG
    Interest continues to swirl around Oslo-listed owner of two LNG carriers
  • Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave, as Petrobras takes a look
    It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company
  • Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave
    It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company
  • Nikolaus Schues named as Sabrina Chao's successor at Bimco
    Shipping body will revert to male leaderships with elevation of traditional German shipowner to key role
  • Ardmore devotes $30m to new shares repurchase programme
    CEO Gurnee cites depressed share values, progress in reducing leverage
  • Pirate ship ahoy - as brothers launch new model on epic voyage
    Offshore worker Keith Lewis sets Adventure2 on its Caribbean odyssey after inspirational sistership's ocean crossing
  • Tahir Lakhani's sons need to turn on their father in order to defend their liability, claims Yieldstreet
    Five investment vehicles controlled by alternative financier Yieldstreet are seeking a $76.7m summary judgment
  • Swedish Club tackles expensive container losses
    Marine insurance mutual urges better seamanship and training to stop containers going overboard
  • Lessons learnt from first wave of Covid should guide shipping
    GAC Group's Neil Godfrey argues nations that acted early and effectively to address the crew change crisis now offer a blueprint for industry-wide response
  • Tschudi will not return to shipowning without employment in the bag
  • First of Iranian tanker trio carrying gasoline arrives in Venezuela
    The US has apparently chosen to not intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now
  • First Avenir LNG newbuilding leaves yard for gas trials
    Petronas-chartered vessel turns heads on the Yangtze River as it makes its debut
  • Tomini Shipping cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series
    Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker
  • Scorpio insiders 'take advantage of incredible sell-off' on shares
    Scorpio Services Holding has invested $30m combined in Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers since May
  • Norwegian police probe Covid-19 'breaches' after outbreak on Hurtigruten ship
    Officers have questioned 20 people in connection with July's positive tests on Roald Amundsen
  • Capesize rates expected to continue upward momentum
    Covid-19 disruption may slow iron ore demand, an analyst says
  • Japan lines up tax breaks for struggling shipyards
    Fiscal measures intended to promote investment and encourage restructuring of the national industry
  • New footage of Estonia wreck could hold key to tragic sinking
    Documentary makers who found hitherto unknown four-metre hull hole face criminal charges after underwater filming
  • Alafouzos orders duo as Hyundai Heavy's Athens trip yields $360m in VLCC deals
    The current low shipbuilding price have attracted Kyklades Maritime and Evangelos Pistiolis to invest on VLCC newbuildings.
  • Tomini cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series
    Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker
  • Teco launches Oslo IPO to develop hydrogen fuel cell for ships
    Tore Enger-led technology company heading to Oslo's Merkur Market as it looks to capture slice of lucrative clean power market
  • GMF essay competition winner: Shipping must look beyond the numbers
    In an essay that won a recent Global Maritime Forum contest, Camille Simbulan argues the seafarer is key to shipping's sustainable development goals
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on CP Offen boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • GasLog LNG carrier chartered in as FSU for Myanmar project
    Steam turbine ship to be swapped in for Golar ship on storage role as imports gear up
  • Adnoc L&S scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate
  • Shipping makes waves in Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines
    As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic gears up on the sea highway through Russia's Arctic
  • Shipping makes waves in Arctic Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines
    As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic on the Northern Sea Route gears up
  • Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on MSC boxship
    Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna
  • France trials sulphur sniffer drone over Calais coast
    European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to loan one of its unmanned aircraft for three month trial
  • Work from home trend helps Westports defy covid-19 downturn
    But analyst says drivers for growth in container throughput may not be sustainable in the longer term

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • Port of Savannah on track for record September
    Georgia Ports Authority heralding performance before the month is done.
  • DHL takes carbon out of LCL service
    For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.
  • CMA CGM cargo flowing despite ransomware attack
    French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.
  • DOT reimburses South Carolina for costs associated with deadly I-26 crash
    $4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.
  • New FedEx feeder freighter passes first test flight (with video)
    FedEx doesn't just operate big cargo jets. It has small delivery planes too. ATR completed a test flight of a propeller aircraft that will carry...
  • PayCargo gets $35 million injection from Insight Partners
    Insight Partners' investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
  • European jet fuel rally ends blending into marine fuels: trader
  • Monjasa sees near 50% bunker sales growth in Southeast Asia despite COVID-19
    The Port of Singapore is where we see the most significant rise on the demand-side, Jacobsen said.
  • IEA's Birol says 'more optimistic than ever' on shift to clean energy
    Birol said he was upbeat over the "plummeting" costs for solar and offshore wind projects.
  • First of three-tanker Iranian convoy set to deliver gasoline to Venezuela
    The Iranian-owned Forest tanker is carrying 246,800 barrels of clean products that left the Shahid Rajaee oil terminal in August.
  • Hapag Lloyd hikes freight rates for sailings from India, Middle East and Pakistan to Mediterranean
    The revised rates are effective from Oct. 15, the company added.

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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
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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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