Genoa - The new container terminal, launched today in Vado Ligure and operated by APM Terminals, sets a new standard for port infrastructure in Italy. The facility is unique in terms of services and technology, from the “automated yard” to the “appointment system” for trucks.
Shanghai - Design aims to maximize capacity with aft-mounted membrane fuel tank
Geneva - MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announces that the company is now starting to use biofuel in its vessels calling in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Shanghai - China’s index of export container transport dropped in the past week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
London - IMO 2020 fuel regulations take effect Jan 1. Logistics rather than fuel supply causing delays.
Genova - “Scarlet Lady”,the first Virgin Voyages’ cruise ship under construction at the Fincantier-Sestri Ponente shipyard, has successfully completed sea trials carried out in recent weeks. This is a fundamental step in the construction of a ship
London - Exchange operator CME Group said on Tuesday it would be the first futures exchange to launch trading of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) freight futures contracts on Dec. 23
Genoa - According to MediTelegraph sources, the project was delivered last November 22 to the Port Authority of the most important Italian port.
London - The capesize index rose 100 points, or 3.2%, to its highest since mid-Oct at 3,231 points.
London - Pipeline is major boost to ties between Moscow and Beijing. Russia is trying to forge close ties with East.
Alberto Musso, CEO of Tarros Group: “It has been an amazing journey that will for sure gain its place in the history of Italian Sailing. We are proud we have sailed with Ambrogio and contributed to make this dream come true.
Genoa - The company “will not explore or use the Northern Sea Route between Europe and Asia for container shipping. Shipping lines should focus on reducing environmental impact of existing shipping trade routes”.
Genoa - Genoa and Savona diversify markets, La Spezia enlarges docks.
Genoa - The high-speed rail line between Genoa and Milan is 50% complete, and the Turin-Lyon line 15% complete.
Genoa - The C.E.O. of Hapag-Lloyd, Rolf Habben Jansen was in Genoa for the opening of the company’s Southern European headquarters: “The market? It will improve in 2020.”
Riyadh - The al Khomra zone - which will support activities around shipping, freight distribution and transport of goods - extends over 2.3 million square meters in Jeddah, home to one of the kingdom’s largest ports.
Beijing - China’s record for U.S. agri imports was $25.8 bln in 2012. Rules on hormones, drugs a hurdle for more meat imports.
Ho Chi Minh - A typical modern LNG ship is approximately 300 meters long, 43 meters wide and has a draft of about 12 meters, according to The International Group of Liquified Natural Gas Exporters (GIIGNL)
Rome - “I have nothing against large cruise ships but they can no longer pass where they pass today, it’s scary to see them pass near Venice.”
Milan - The civil court of Milan has rejected the request for bankruptcy of the Moby Group presented by a group of bondholder hedge funds of the company.
