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January 31, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • US Coast Guard sharpens teeth to enforce new IMO 2020 rules
  • US President Trump signs USMCA into law, sealing a political win
  • Decarbonisation of shipping industry comes with US$1 trillion price tag
  • Ships calling at EU ports will need inventory of hazmat certification
  • Big banks, big shipping join big climate lobby in decarbonisation drive
  • Cambodia looks to cut logistics costs to keep trade privileges with EU
  • Port of Zeebrugge 2019 box volume increases 4.8pc to 1.7 million TEU
  • East coast ports see growth slow to 3-year low in US-China trade war
  • Two experts debate relative merits of Phase One US-China Trade Deal
  • Panama ports handle 7.3m TEU in 2019 - special dock to be tendered
  • Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22pc in first nine months of 2019
  • US, EU decide what's on and what's off the table in coming trade talks
  • Wuhan flu outbreak sparks temporary suspension of air freight routes
  • ANA reduces freighter operations by 51 flights in face of weak market
  • Cargologic Germany takes off as Leipzig Halle sees cargo growth
  • Schiphol's 2019 cargo traffic suffering from freighter slot constraints
  • Dnata, Toll to develop freight at Western Sydney International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
  • DGTR initiates investigation into dumping of chemical used in dyes & pharma from China
  • DP World Cochin flags off new rail service to Bengaluru
  • Essar Ports registers over 20 pc cargo handling growth in Q3
  • Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis
  • JNPT hosts delegation from Kobe city, Japan
  • Non-major ports handle more traffic y-o-y in 9 months of fiscal
  • Nitin Gadkari calls for insuring road projects
  • Economic outlook survey sees GDP growth at 5 pc in 2019-20 & 5.5 pc in 2020-21

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greens from the Ganga
  • New rail service to transport cars in UK
  • UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania
  • STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO
  • From Iceland to Cyprus
  • Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99%
  • More means for short-sea shipping
  • TIR journeys now operational in Saudi Arabia
  • Frigo Breda sets up new waterfront cold store in Moerdijk
  • Greiwing celebrates 90th anniversary
  • Bye-bye, British airports
  • Montreal enhances its equipment
  • FUSO eCanter to improve the air in nine European cities
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Licence to deliver
  • Steve Bomgardner joins the Bahamas Maritime Authority
  • The (air) show must go on!
  • LNG bunkering operation in Rostock

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services
  • Air cargo market 2019: 'a cause of concern' for carriers, says WorldACD
  • CH Robinson chiefs put a brave face on 'well below-target' Q4 and FY 2019 results
  • Hamburg set to see more ULCV calls as Elbe 'passing box' is completed
  • US trucking and intermodal players still finding the business an uphill struggle
  • Joe O'Donnell appointed new head of policy at the Rail Freight Group
  • UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at the market ahead of Q4 results
  • Coronavirus a real threat to the global drug supply
  • Supply chain radar: January - the time of year for a Gefco float story
  • Supply chain radar: K+N bulls give in, DSV holds up (barely) as coronavirus takes centre stage

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • IMO 2020: Debunkering deadline looms
    Although the IMO 2020 transition to low sulfur fuels has so far been smooth, U.K.-based law firm Hill Dickinson notes some issues are arising over the margin for error in testing the
  • Offshore wind: Port of Virginia and Ørsted in lease agreement
    Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this week announced an agreement for Ørsted to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for offshore wind staging materials and equipment. The agreement was ratified January
  • Brazilian-built PLSV gets contract after being in lay-up since 2018
    DOF ASA reports that the Brazilian-built pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitoria, has been awarded a contract with TechnipFMC. The contract will commence in January with a validity of two years plus
  • Damen converts 2013-built PSV into a fish feed carrier
    Norwegian fish feed distribution specialist Eidsvaag has contracted Damen Shipyards to convert a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. "One of the main things that made Damen stand out as
  • All American Marine awarded Phase I deal for MLB SLEP program
    Birdon America, Inc. has named All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., as the West Coast shipyard for Phase I of the U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension
  • Kirby to acquire Savage tank barge and towboat fleet
    Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire the inland tank barge and towboat fleet of Savage Inland Marine for approximately $278 million in

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • French lender signs up to the Poseidon Principles
    French investment bank joins lenders in aligning financing policies to shipping with international environmental targets
  • Banks urge shipowners to comply with 'what society wants'
    The Poseidon Principles are only a first step. Bank lenders are warning ship operators that in relation to the climate...
  • Concordia buoyant on product tanker market prospects
    Tough couple of years is followed by long-awaited recovery in 2020 that could carry over into next year
  • UK takes control of shipping protection in Gulf
    Royal Navy formally takes command at a ceremony in Bahrain, where the US Fifth Fleet is based, and will remain...
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees 'gradual upturn' in chemical tankers
    Stolt-Nielsen's net profit grew to $5.53m in the fourth quarter of 2019, but annual profits fell.
  • Singapore reports coronavirus case in seafarer
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has been conducting temperature screening at all sea checkpoints since last week
  • Yangtze river port calls fall following coronavirus outbreak
    Additional blank sailings announced as WHO considers whether to declare emergency status over virus outbreak
  • Wärtsilä expects improved scrubber activity but warns of installation delays
    The Finnish firm experienced a difficult year in 2019 because vessel contracting was lower than expected and overrun costs took...
  • Vale confirms expiry of COAs linked to converted VLOCs
    The new COAs linked to the newer ships are part of Vale's strategy to lower both freight costs and emissions
  • Euronav signals tanker market recovery keeping momentum into new year
    The imposition of US sanctions against China's Cosco effectively removed a huge chunk of the market in September 2019 and...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: Celebrating success in shipping
    For 23 years, Lloyd's List has sought to promote innovation, excellence and leadership in shipping across the globe through its...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: The winners
    The Lloyd's List Global Awards are the culmination of the Lloyd's List Excellence in Shipping Awards 2019
  • Costamare in talks for more scrubber-linked charters
    US-listed containership owner says interest in scrubbers among carriers remains high, while retrofit delays at yards are manageable
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Converted VLOCs exit fleet as Brazil said to step up checks | Dry bulk market faces uncertainty...
  • Physical market weakness pulls back LNG shipping
    LNG shipping rates have constantly declined and were last assessed at almost half winter peak levels
  • Maritime union criticises Australian response to coronavirus
    At present, merchant vessels are only required to self-declare any quarantine or biosecurity threats before arrival into Australia
  • Crew evacuated after tanker fire in Gulf
    An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Post-Lunar New Year's container lull to last into March
  • UPS sees big opportunity in small business
  • North Carolina's Wilmington to be 14,000-TEU ship ready in March
  • Intermarine brand resurrected in Zeamarine restructuring
  • CEO Vachon to retire from Port Montreal after 30 years
  • Shippers, LTL carriers closer to digital bills of lading
  • Hamburg widens Elbe 'passing box' to boost mega-ship access
  • Rate levels show limited low-sulfur cost recovery: analysts
  • Portchain lands Tanjung Pelepas as first major port customer

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • 'He'd buy you a shirt in every colour'
  • Euronav's de Stoop sees 'positive sides' to coronavirus scare
  • Evermore Global shows Genco position
  • Kirby to buy Savage Inland Marine's 90 inland barges
  • Bimco bans staff travel to Asia due to coronavirus
  • De Stoop: Secondhand VLCC price spike very difficult to justify
  • BPI France signs up to the Poseidon Principles
  • Concordia Maritime refinances fleet as boom begins to kick in
  • Stolt-Nielsen Gas banks $11m profit in Avance Gas exit
  • Coronavirus scares hit Costa Cruises vessel and CMA CGM boxship
  • Another one bites the dust at Noble as owning exit continues
  • Stolt-Nielsen seals higher contract renewals for first time since 2016
  • Wartsila: Scrubber demand softening but more orders likely this year
  • Wilmar International strikes $136m deal for product tankers at Dae Sun
  • Decade-high rates send Euronav profit soaring
  • Dozing party boat master fined after police patrol boat prang
  • Royal Caribbean cancels three China sailings due to coronavirus

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Kirby's inland-barge consolidation push continues
    Kirby, already America's largest river-barge transporter of petroleum, gets bigger still.
  • Does UPS have too much Amazon business?
    Too much Amazon traffic may spoil the Brown broth
  • USA Truck's losses accelerate as 'organizational changes' continue
    USA Truck reports another worse-than-expected loss as it revamps the company.
  • CBP rakes in record $72 billion in duties for fiscal year 2019
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the 73% collected-duty increase over last year was mostly the result of ongoing punitive import duties on steel, aluminum...
  • ArcBest makes its numbers but the quarter overall is weak
    Most key metrics were lower for the LTL carrier/brokerage company.
  • TRATON makes unsolicited $2.9 billion bid to buy rest of Navistar
    TRATON makes long-expected move to take over Navistar despite claiming disinterest. Navistar says it will take a look at the offer.
  • Meritor wins heavy-duty truck electrification business from PACCAR
    As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech.
  • Amazon crushes away fourth-quarter earnings estimates; stock soars after hours
    Amazon blows past analysts' EPS estimates for q4
  • Daseke sees smaller loss in fourth quarter, restructuring 'on schedule'
    Daseke updates guidance, lowering the expected fourth-quarter loss. The company's restructuring remains on track.
  • WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn't urge travel ban
    The World Health Organization's leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak.
  • Excess capacity and bad earnings sink the DHL Supply Chain PPI this week
    This week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing...
  • How coronavirus crisis affects tanker shipping and stocks
    Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis.
  • AscendTMS enables users to make parking reservations within TMS
    AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark.
  • AB5 may be especially tough on older Hispanic drivers, fleet owner says
    California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.
  • Echo Global rolls out Preferred Lanes, Suggested Loads on EchoDrive platform
    Echo Global adds features that suggest loads along favored lanes for carriers using its EchoDrive platform.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/30
    Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge.
  • Commentary: Drug smuggling increases on the high seas
    Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs.
  • Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities
    A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said.
  • Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s
    Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody.
  • Mack Trucks adds first medium-duty in two decades
    Mack is back in medium-duty trucks with its first offering in two decades coming this summer from a new plant near Roanoke, Virginia.
  • Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike
    Aptiv's Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
  • Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production
    Boeing's 737 MAX production won't come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan.
  • Volatile weather keeping Northwest freight region on its toes (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes.
  • Volvo reports drop in truck orders, net sales in fourth quarter
    Volvo Group reported a significant jump in its fourth-quarter income, but truck orders and net sales declined compared with 2018 numbers.
  • Roadrunner's LTL division slashes delivery times in multiple lanes
    Upgrading docking, a new Northeast hub to come and the "weekend advantage" all played a role in the improvements
  • Landstar still waiting on inflection in demand and capacity (with video)
    Market softness, excess capacity, weak demand and soaring insurance costs and claims were the near-term challenges highlighted on Landstar's conference call.
  • Commentary: Who pays for IMO 2020?
    Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along...
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Air Cargo 2020 loaded for takeoff [with videos]
    In case you weren't able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don't...
  • US rail traffic slumps again
    The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth.
  • Today's Pickup: UPS partners with self-driving startup Waymo to deliver parcels
    UPS partners with Waymo for delivery; Coronavirus could decline Chinese production; research breakout in fuel cell technology
  • FreightWaves TV Fireside Chat with Susy Schoneberg at Air Cargo 2020 [with video]
    At the Air Cargo 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we had the opportunity to catch up with Susy Schoneberg, head of Flexport.org, for one of...
  • Parade helps Jones Logistics move to digital brokerage operation
    Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management
  • US Class I railroads eye intermodal lane opportunities
    Union Pacific opens lanes, while Norfolk Southern talks lane opportunities to take market share from trucks.
  • UPS posts solid fourth-quarter operating results; net income hit by pension, legal, operating charges
    UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line.
  • Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers
    Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.
  • Marathon CEO predicts 'stair-step' of diesel margins in response to IMO 2020
    Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • WAF freight rates eastward down 40% in Jan amid post-IMO 2020 adjustments
    Freight rates from the West African region heading towards the Far East have dropped considerably in the large tanker market segment over the last three weeks, amid adjustments in the shipping industry after the launch of the new International Maritime Organization sulfur regulations at the start of the year.
  • Competitive prices buoy S Korean bunker market amid waning demand overseas
    Demand for bunker fuel in South Korea remained robust amid competitive prices, even as demand for the compliant low sulfur marine fuel dropped significantly across other Asian ports.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 6.3% on week amid soft ULSD, heating oil demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 6.3% on the week to 2.548 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed.
  • Genco completes scrubbers program for Capesize fleet to comply with IMO 2020
    The scrubbers were installed on the entire Capesize fleet by January 17, the company said.
  • Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S outpaces Fujairah; widest gap since July 2019
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • China set to slash crude throughput, imports as coronavirus dents consumption
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • Argentina extends diesel, gasoline price freeze until end of February
    Argentina's government said Thursday it has extended a freeze on diesel and gasoline prices until the end of February, as it tries to reel in one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
  • Low sulfur marine fuels getting less viscous in Asia on cheaper gasoil
    An increased use of relatively cheaper gasoil in blending is leading to a broader decline in viscosity levels for IMO-compliant low-sulfur marine fuels being traded in Asia, industry sources said this week.
  • Oil futures resume slide as virus spread prompts demand concerns
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid demand destruction concerns following the further global spread of coronavirus.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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