BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 5, 2015

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Yangzijiang Q3 profit dips but gets confirmation for 12 shipbuilding orders ICTSI 9-month net profit up slightly on increased throughput China pivotal to intra-Asian container shipping growth Southampton plays host to world's biggest ships with start of new service Vietnam's Cai Mep terminal welcomes first 14,000-TEU ship DHL abandons IT forwarding system, writing off US$378m Ship-to-shore cranes arrives at Mersey for Liverpool2 ISS opens new offices in Brazil in partnership with fertiliser specialist New CSX intermodal service out to grab back lost highway freight TOC Mideast conference focuses on Iran re-joining global trade Heathrow's US$278m plan to double airfreight volumes over the next 15 years DSV hikes profit forecast with better-than-market Q3 airfreight volume growth IAG Cargo Q3 revenue up despite challenging market conditions

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Advance Cargo Declaration is now compulsory for shipments to & from Nigeria Class 4.1: Flammable Solids & Solid Desensitised Explosives Elektrans adds third tanker to its fleet FEDSAI calls into question Fieo's contention on shipping line charges Spices exports zoom in Q1 2015-16 Essar Ports' net profit up 9 pc in Q2 India flags off trial run of road cargo thru' Bangladesh INR recovers smartly against dollar SaPa opens its Mumbai Chapter

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Stabile situation in a difficult market Tiaca welcomes new members Conveying new tugboats to Johor Heathrow tables ambitious cargo plans Copper with a radiant smile Over 900 trailers handed to clients Delta to exit trade body immediately WFS and Fraport finalize partnership Closing the gap in the north Plug-in hybrid lightens carbon footprint Upgrade in the pipeline for Manzanillo Makeover for Cathay Pacific Tying the knot in rail infrastructure field Climbing the career ladder Good news for European freight forwarders AAPA gains little ground in seventh round with Tiger

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Hapag-Lloyd completes share placing German container line Hapag-Lloyd has managed to complete its IPO on the German stock exchange but probably with severe consequences for its existing shareholders. Brazil strike to impact crude, product tanker markets The strike by workers at Petrobras oil production facilities in Brazil is expected to have a positive impact on product tanker demand and a negative effect on the crude tanker sector. Danaos income soars on lower financing costs, higher charter revenue Danaos' third-quarter income soared by 143% year on year as the container ship owner reduced its financing costs and grew its charter revenues.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Maersk Line set to shed 4,000 jobs as market downturn wreaks havoc on profits Reduced price of Hapag-Lloyd share offer means heavy losses for existing investors Analysis: UPS urgently needs to prepare itself for an Amazon e-commerce attack

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
First U.S.-flag passenger vessel offers Cuba charter service Azipods ordered for two more Carnival Corp. newbuilds Damen inks deals for Carrousel Rave Tugs and ASD Volvo Penta updates its largest marine diesel First LNG containership transits Panama Canal El Faro wreck is missing bridge, VDR not found Maersk Line to cut jobs, scale back shipbuilding plans

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Crowley Maritime completes deal for Miami-based SeaFreight Line Inchcape Shipping Services opening new Ukraine office Federal Maritime Commission revokes Swift's OTI license First LNG-powered box ship passes through Panama Canal Diana Shipping Oks purchase of Capesize dry bulk vessel

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
El Faro's bridge and voyage data recorder are still missing Underwater sonar device will be used to generate a map of the debris Recycling part of shipping's corporate social responsibility, conference told Owners need to do more than Hong Kong convention minimum Port of Houston reports rise in chemical tanker arrivals Increase follows seasonal big drop in August The results round-up A list of Wednesday's earnings stories from the maritime industry Cosco Shipping suspends $396m private shares placement Parent group's restructuring 'contains large uncertainty', specialised vessel unit tells regulator Tankers keep MISC profit level despite heavy impairment Offshore downturn to affect future heavy engineering earnings Liner reliability at all-time high MOL holds on to top spot as carriers clock record monthly on-time performance in September Petrobras strike may hit VLCC and suezmax markets but benefit product trade Scandal-mired Brazilian energy giant sees lower oil output amid industrial action DHT intent on catching up with rivals in coming months Soon-to-be-delivered newbuildings, combined with three VLCCs coming off time charter, give DHT extra earning power and value to investors Maersk Supply Service cuts 200 more jobs Company cutting costs ahead of expected further lay-ups Greek owners' growth comes as a surprise, says analyst Tonnage grew 7.5% over the last year despite adversity Product tanker rates slump on excess tonnage It could take weeks before activity picks up Scorpio Tankers firing on all cylinders Option exercised for additional MR vessels as expanded fleet and improved operating margins help generate $150.8m third-quarter ebitda Lower charter rates drag down Rickmers Maritime third-quarter revenue Trust temporarily suspends distributions to conserve cash MSC to cut chartered fleet but no order cancellations Chartered ships will be returned but MSC will complete existing newbuilding programme despite Maersk's option cancellations Idle box fleet at highest level in 18 months Number of inactive vessels on the rise as volume demand continues to disappoint Tidewater ends second quarter with 51 ships in lay-up Lower revenue and utilisation bring second consecutive quarterly loss DP World community work has helped 65,000 people But corporate social responsibility impacts have to be measured, conference told Bourbon lays up 31 as utilisation tumbles Oversupply sees average rates fall 11.4% in the third quarter Ferd offers Fjord Line $23m for fresh equity Investor offers NKr5 per share for 40m freshly issued shares CKYHE trims Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean services Nine voyages to be cut over next two months to adjust for seasonal market DHT beats expectations as it pockets $28m Better figures arose from fleet growth and a stronger freight market GA Holdings prices 49% Ardmore stake in public offer Ardmore Shipping will not get any proceeds from the public offering Maersk Line axes jobs and scales back fleet expansion as demand fails to live up to expectations UPDATED: Carrier will not exercise options to acquire six 19,630 teu vessels but large ships still a key driver for Maersk's strategy, says Skou

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Ocean carrier reliability hits all-time high, SeaIntel says With carriers in the Asia-Indian Subcontinent, Middle East-Asia and Asia-Mediterranean trades leading the way, global on-time performance in September reached an all-time high on the SeaIntel reliability index, the Copenhagen-based consulting firm reported today. SeaIntel's Global Liner Performance report, which has been tracking ocean carrier schedule reliability since July 2011, said... Expeditors continues streak of double-digit profits Revenues were down 3 percent to $1.7 billion and operating income was up 21 percent to $192 million year-over-year at Expeditors International of Washington in the third quarter. The company said strategic initiatives propelled its operating income into the double digits for the fourth straight quarter as air freight tonnage increased... NYK hopes diverse business lines will get it through tough market NYK Line hopes its diverse array of business lines will help the company overcome the plunge in rates caused by overcapacity hitting the industry and has no plans to back away from its mega-ship orders. Excess container capacity will be a defining feature of the market into the future, and it... Putting respect in driver's seat is vital to future of US harbor trucking You won't currently find a situation where drivers are in short supply in the Houston market. And although container volumes through the Port of Houston are up a solid 11 percent through August, in part because of diversions from the West Coast, equipment isn't in short supply. "Equipment availability is currently... Wrap-Up Report: JOC Inland Distribution Conference JOC Senior Editor Bill Cassidy reports on the Oct. 2015 Inland Distribution Conference, including insights from FedEx Chairman Fred Smith, key concerns facing shippers and and regulatory changes impacting truck drivers on the road. ... USA Truck hits double-digit profit, revenue pothole USA Truck's profit and revenue fell by double-digits in the third quarter as it works to restructure operations and implement new technology. The company had to absorb a restructuring charge of $2.9 million in the quarter, which dragged revenue down 19.6 percent to $123.5 million and profit down 32.5 percent to $2.7... CKYHE Alliance blanks Asia-Europe sailings LONDON - The pan-Asian CKYHE Alliance has blanked nine sailings from Asia to north Europe and the Mediterranean in response to shrinking demand in the slack winter season. The alliance, comprising China's Cosco, K-Line of Japan, Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping of South Korea, will cancel nine sailings from... Digital Logistics - The Logistics Enterprise of the Future Technology-led disruption has already begun for all logistics enterprises - Asset, non-Asset and shippers. We are currently being overloaded with IoT, Big Data, predictive analytics, mobile and communication technology, wearables, gamification etc.. Logistics enterprises and shippers are struggling to find clues on where can they begin, what's the ROI, which...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Algoma earnings dip across wet and dry Toronto-listed owner of lakes bulkers and tankers sees customer shipments decline. DHT Holdings sees strong 2016 for VLCCs But analysts express caution about large tanker market's future amid growing orderbook. Judge starts clock for El Faro court melee Steamship Mutual to deposit $15.3m as more suits emerge over sinking of TOTE ship. Euronav shares slump on Livanos selldown Tanker owner's shares retreat as chairman offers $125m worth of stock in bookbuilding process. Scorpio strikes on $144m options for MRs Tanker owner increases firm orderbook by four, with six options still available. Navios Partners has ripped off band-aid Angeliki Frangou explains distribution cut for which Wall Street found one popular metaphor. Cash piles into tankers as dry spending slumps Investment in tankers has passed last year's level while capesize interest has been cut in half. GSL sees red ink Impairment charges related to two ships take a toll on containership owner's Q3 bottom line. Golar LNG signs FSRU deal for Ghana project Golar said it is first LNG firm to offer storage and regasification in sub-Saharan Africa. Multraship adds two Damen to build more powerful tug pair for towage and salvage company. Scorpio Tankers surges in third quarter New York-listed tanker owner sees profit come in slightly above analyst expectations. Hapag-Lloyd hits IPO target after delay German line to spend on ships as it finally completes share sale to raise $300m. Rickmers suspends payout Boxship owner takes "difficult decision" to stop cash distribution as it waits for market recovery. Maersk Supply axes 200 employees Danish giant's offshore arm reveals more redundancies hot on the heels of Maersk Line's job cuts. PACD hurts Samsung South Korean shipyard revises its Q3 result to a loss following Idan Ofer's rig cancellation. Russian shipyard volumes decline Country's builders turned out 98 ships in first nine months of 2015, down 20%. CKYHE lines cut boxship sailings Cosco, K Line and others drop nine voyages from Asia to Europe as winter demand falls. Bourbon stacks 31 ships French owner reveals lay-up tally as it battles reduced investment by oil companies in tough offshore market. Maersk to sack 4,000 Danish giant set to shed 18% of global workforce as it adjusts to new reality of liner market. Write-downs hurt Tidewater US-listed offshore vessel company hit by series of one-off costs in third quarter result. Impairments dent MISC Q3 results Malaysian shipowner suffers in the third quarter despite improved tanker freight rates. Yangzijiang seals first VLGC orders Chinese shipbuilder secures breakthrough order in gas sector as it looks to diversify product offering. IMB warns over complacency Malaysian-based piracy reporting centre welcomes latest crack-down, but says don't drop your guard. Impairments dent Tidewater US-listed offshore vessel company hit by series of one-off costs in third quarter result.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Trade data firm merger a sign of changing market World Freight Services closes deal with Fraport AG Kenco looks into drone technology for warehouse management Airfreight carrier ANA launches new service DHL opens new service center in Herndon, Va. Executive Moves: V3 Transportation and Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Maersk Line to eliminate 4,000 positions SEKO Logistics strengthens presence in California Trade supporters oppose diversion of Customs fees in transportation bill Hapag-Lloyd raises $300m through initial public offering Ag shippers, ocean carriers discuss new container weight regulations Navigation bridge separated from rest of El Faro wreck AFCO Shipping launches first ocean service RR Donnelley purchases managed delivery services provider Heathrow looks to double cargo volumes by 2030 FedEx, TNT extend public offer period

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Low prices, high risk Ship operators with poor payment records may be accessing unduly generous volumes of product. OW lawyer: '$125 million has disappeared' Examination of Tankoil's books finds not very much. Piraeus bunker deliveries face disruption as strike continues 'We have three stemmed vessels to supply but due to the strike, we cannot load from refineries.' Meech: No growth in demand despite low oil prices Thinks demand is softening this year,predicts low oil prices and slow demand growth in coming decade. Cape Town: Second bunker barge call To avoid missed opportunities. Maersk Line scaling back capacity and cutting jobs 'A number of markets have disappointed with a lot weaker demand than expected,' says chief executive. Ferry arrest: WFS among list of creditors Bunker supplier seeking interest and late fees. Cruise vessels get fuel-saving propulsion system Newbuilds to be built in Italy. Cruise ferry under arrest at Portland World Fuel Services among list of creditors. Nustar Energy quarterly earnings up Firm's fuels marketing segment recorded operating loss. Cruise vessels to utilise fuel-saving propulsion system Newbuilds to be built at a Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. Red Sea player makes first STS bunker delivery Red Sea Bunkering begins deliveries on schedule. Singapore: Research house focused on energy efficiency DNV GL builds marine research portfolio. Chandris fined $1 million for falsifying oil record book Related to a USCG oil book inspection on January 3.

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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 informano

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

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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)

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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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