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BRIEFS
March 31, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • Container shipping market seen as 'red hot'
  • MOL in tie-up to develop & deploy environmentally friendly bulk carrier
  • Suez Canal reopened to traffic
  • Bill of Entry Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing - Amendment Regulations 2021
  • Filing of Advance Bill of Entry under Section 46 of Customs Act, 1962 (amended vide Finance Act 2021)
  • G. Vaidyanathan is JN Port's new Chief Manager (PPD)
  • Industry-leading container tracking system now available at 65 pc of APM Terminals' facilities, including APM Terminals Mumbai & APM Terminals Pipavav
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO opens two new destinations in United States
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo inks MoU with StaTwig to track, monitor vaccine shipments
  • Nagaland launches first air cargo services from Dimapur airport
  • Shankar Shinde, FFFAI Chairman-Elect calls for smooth connectivity & logistics infrastructure to strengthen trade among BBIN
  • Govt not to levy 2 pc digital service tax if goods sold through Indian arm
  • Indian economy on path of gradual recovery, says IMF
  • Global reinsurers seen losing due to Suez Canal blockage
  • Global supply chain players urged to be alert to criminal activity targeting vaccine supply
  • IATA launches platform to support digitisation of global air cargo supply chain

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "It can work dynamically"
  • Geodis: recognition in China
  • Master plan for goods transport required
  • More clients for Swisslog
  • Ports worldwide stronger than estimated
  • Vallair strengthens MRO team
  • Site expansions to celebrate anniversary
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo increases US coverage
  • Odyssey Logistics goes Laredo
  • Four new directors on Tiaca board
  • More mega ships for Evergreen
  • Growing demand for e-locomotives
  • 50 years ago: early biplane retires
  • A new location for Dachser
  • Arctic design for the Nordic route
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • TIR: double profit for Pakistani forwarder
  • Remarketing two regional combi aircraft
  • CEO and executive director for Port of Gulfport

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • Warning to ocean carriers: don't use canal crisis to 'price-gouge customers'
  • Suez disruption: air freight at capacity as shippers search for new routes
  • Global warehousing costs set to rise as capacity slips behind demand
  • The 'world's newest cargo carrier', ASL Airlines UK, takes off
  • Australia extends air cargo subsidies again as industry prepares for a 'new look'
  • UK 'success story' SMEs struggle to stay afloat in a maze of post-Brexit red tape
  • Top three 'takeaway' lessons from the Suez Canal blockage
  • Oleg Alkhamov appointed new MD Russia for FM Logistic
  • Against the odds: DSV Panalpina - haunted by memories
  • Supply chain radar: Sailing (or not) from Ever Given to the China hustle
  • Supply chain radar: Geodis - the value quest... are we there yet?

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • Daniel B. Maffei designated FMC Chairman
    Pr President Biden has nominated Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman Maffei is a sitting member of the FMC and replaces Michael A. Khouri in the
  • Damen updates TSHD range
    Damen Shipyards is updating its trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) portfolio and expanded the range to cover hopper volumes from 650 to 5,000 cubic meters. The updated portfolio includes both dredges for
  • Svitzer to deploy two new ice-class tugs in Scandinavia region
    Copenhagen-headquartered towage operator Svitzer Europe has taken delivery of the first of two new specially designed icebreaking tugs that will support its operations in Scandinavia. After mobilizing from Turkey's Med Marine shipyard
  • Paraná River push boat fleet migrates to Thordon
    Atria Logistics UABL, one of South America's leading push boat operators, is on its way to completing a fleet-wide retrofit to Thordon's water lubricated tailshaft and rudder bearings. Atria operates a fleet
  • Seaspan box ship buying binge continues
    Containership leasing giant Seaspan Corporation is ending March as it began it: announcing another multi-ship newbuilding contract. The company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp.(NYSE: ATCO), said today that
  • Viridis plans for zero-emission ships by 2024
    A company aiming to be the world's first zero-emissions vessel operator says that it is already in discussions with shipyards with a view to having ammonia fueled vessels on the water by
  • MARAD invites applications for $230 million in port infrastructure grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encouraging states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • After Ever Given, what now for marine insurance and ship finance?
    'This single case does not put our markets under pressure. The bigger picture is liability, and this is where it...
  • Green groups plan next steps on black carbon regulation
    Faced with inaction at the IMO, green groups said they would turn to the EU or Arctic Council to push...
  • ITOPF: From oil spills to container losses
    ITOPF managing director Dr Karen Purnell discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the emergency response NGO, which has been...
  • Bulkers detained in Australia for 'serious' breaches
    Bulkers detained at Port Kembla in New South Wales and Weipa in Queensland since February will not be released until...
  • Humble handysizes enjoy their moment in the sun
    Allied Shipbroking says average earnings for the segment so far this year have been the highest since 2008, while sale...
  • Globus Maritime posts reduced loss
    Owner of eight bulkers reports a full-year loss of $17.4m, down from $36.4m in the previous year
  • Carrier discipline will rein in speculative newbuilding orders
    The container shipping sector is going through a resurgence in demand for freight and vessels on which to ship it...
  • MOL will develop wind-powered bulker with Enviva
    Partnership follows another agreement between MOL and compatriot shipper Tohoku Electric Power to build a 99,000 dwt coal carrier equipped...
  • AGL LNG terminal decision marks setback for Höegh charter
    Australia's Victoria state government has rejected the plan for AGL Energy's regasification project, jeopardising chances of a long-term charter on...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Exxon Valdez. Piper Alpha. Ever Given? | Investigation into Ever Given casualty begins | Marine insurers brace for...
  • Yard Talk | Build-and-scrap subsidy for green ships? Perhaps not
    Industry expert suggests China should first create a road map from the top that carefully assesses the feasibility of different...
  • Biden plans to grow US offshore wind industry
    Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the announcement makes 'a critical investment in our nation's ports, which in turn builds up...
  • Lifecycle emissions take centre stage at IMO
    Proposals to the IMO for lifecycle emissions assessments of fuels should finally get their time in the sun after more...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • Cosco sees fourfold rise in 2020 net profit on fleet growth, strong demand
  • Harbor truckers seek a new industry leader on the West Coast
  • Biden taps Maffei to lead FMC
  • Regulators can't compel container lines to accept agriculture exports
  • US truckload driver turnover flattens as wages, demand rise: ATA
  • Suez closure could slash Maersk capacity by 30 percent

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • Pyxis Tankers seals refinancing for modern MR
  • Crowley sees lucrative, long-term opportunity in wind
  • Grindrod moves three tankers as it exits segment
  • Ridgebury's Burke passes on bulkers and wind, curious about Spacs
  • Star Bulk Carriers dividend likely to make a comeback this year
  • 'Shipping prodigy' gets to the top, 30 years on
  • Sao Viet Petrol boosts fledgling fleet with tankers from Thenamaris, Chembulk and AET
  • Suez Canal blockage pours more fuel on hot MPP market
  • Ever Given may have been stuck, but shipping is finally on the move
  • Celsius Shipping splashes out $63m on two Chinese-built MR resales
  • More Australian grain cargoes head for Saudi Arabia in boost for tonne-miles
  • Details emerge of Qatar's huge LNG carrier tender to owners
  • Success is sweet for BW LPG in shipping bake-off

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • ASL Airlines launches UK cargo subsidiary
    ASL Airlines United Kingdom on Monday flew its first cargo flight with an ATR 72-200 turboprop freighter. It is the first carrier to receive an...
  • Biden picks Maffei to chair Federal Maritime Commission
    Biden taps Daniel Maffei to head the FMC amid the ongoing port congestion crisis.
  • Port of Savannah container capacity lift gets go-ahead
    The Georgia Ports Authority has approved projects to increase the annual container capacity at the Port of Savannah to over 6 million TEUs from the...
  • Suez bypass: Good luck finding an air cargo alternative
    You think you can just book your cargo on a plane to avoid the ocean shipping congestion at the Suez Canal? Guess again. Freighters were...
  • HMM Nuri slated to transit Suez Canal on maiden voyage
    The South Korean container carrier expects the Suez Canal backlog to be cleared by the time the HMM Nuri arrives in mid-April.
  • Will Panama Canal avoid Suez-type logjam? Top exec talks differences
    The Panama Canal Authority's administrator discusses why he's not worried about a container ship blocking the canal.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2021
  • ARA 50 ppm gasoil barges at 5-week low versus ULSD on high inland supply
    50 ppm gasoil barges in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub have reached their largest discount to the equivalent ultra low sulfur diesel barges since late February, with sources noting high inland supply of 50 ppm material and low consumer demand.
  • Kazakhstan not planning to extend import ban on diesel: reports
    Kazakhstan is not planning to extend the import ban on diesel past April 1, according to local media reports.
  • Oman's OTTCO signs operating deal paving way for new products terminal at Duqm
    Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) has signed two agreements with the Port of Duqm Company on a berth operating license and leasing arrangements, as the port gears up to become a refining, storage and export hub in the sultanate, the Port of Duqm said March 30.
  • Japan's ENEOS to cut weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,500/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS is expected to cut weekly domestic wholesale base prices of its five major oil products by Yen 1,500/kiloliter ($2.17/b) in the week started March 28 from the previous week, based on a weak crude oil market, multiple sources said March 30.
  • Libyan oil exports set to rise to near two-year highs in April
    Libyan crude and condensate exports are poised to jump to a near two-year high of 1.25 million b/d in April, according to S&P Global Platts estimates compiled using data from shipping and trading sources.
  • Gunvor earmarks $500 million for renewable energy push, targets steep emission cuts
    Oil trader Gunvor said March 30 it plans to invest at least $500 million under a new renewables energy and non-hydrocarbon technology unit as part of a push to slash its carbon emissions and trade more "sustainable commodities".
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude futures slide as OEPC readies to lower demand outlook, dollar strengthens
    Crude oil futures settled lower March 30 amid weakened demand outlooks and a stronger US dollar.
  • Venezuelan oil sanctions crossroads could come amid summer dearth of diesel
    US oil sanctions on Venezuela could reach a tipping point this summer if a dire diesel shortage further exacerbates a humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold even as President Nicolás Maduro has strengthened his hold on power.
  • Suez Canal traffic on the move, more port congestions likely
    **Almost 400 ships poised to transit key commodity chokepoint **Freight rates start to dip after brief Suez boost
  • PIMD's Singapore bunker operations not impacted by Balongan fire: source
    "We don't source any of blending components from there, so there's no impact to our operations; most of our supply is via third-party open market sourcing," a source said.
  • Tanker freight rates tick lower amid Suez Canal traffic resuming
    **Fresh fixing activity tests market lower **Despite recent fall market to stabilize at higher levels **Logjam of 360 ships to clear in a week: sources
  • OOCL sees five container ships redirected via Cape of Good Hope
    "Suez Canal Authority has commenced navigation and it may take several days to clear the vessels at anchorage nearby," the company said.
  • Japan's ENEOS to ship high sulfur bunker fuel from Sakai on Wakayama shutdown
    **Wakayama supplies only high sulfur bunker fuel **Restart date for shipments from Wakayama remains unclear
  • Sulfur largest culprit for off-spec VLSFOs in 2020, Europe biggest off-spec region: VPS
    **Sulfur accounts for 45% of VLSFO off-spec tests **Europe largest off-specification region tested by VPS
  • Fujairah expects oil storage to triple by 2024 as ADNOC, other tenants expand facilities
    The Fujairah port may add a 10th oil berth to boost interconnectivity with the storage terminals.
  • Japan's MOL, Kyushu Electric Power ink agreement for LNG fuel supply to ferries
    Around 50 tons of LNG fuel per day will be supplied via truck-to-ship to these ferries berthed in Beppu Port, MOL said.
  • Sinopec to leverage hydrogen to meet carbon neutrality by 2050
    "We set hydrogen as the main direction for the company's new energy development," Zhang said during the company's 2020 results briefing.
  • Maersk reinstates Suez route for two container ships after initial diversion
    They are two of its 72 vessels that Maersk says are at, or en route to, Suez.

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