BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 3, 2016

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CMA CGM hikes rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa from November Bigger reefer risks must be weighed before acceptance, say experts Risk management is slipping in shipping, says Moore Stephens survey 3 banks, Maersk sell stake in Danish Ship Finance in US$710 million deal Philippine Ports Authority assures all ports will remain congestion free China slaps anti-subsidy duty on US distillers' grains imports Bandits ambush Banro truck convoy, kidnap 13 drivers in eastern Congo Samarga-Holding seeks US$6.5 billion to build railway and port in Russia Denholm seafood sea freight suffers 55.5pc profit loss to US$13.1 million DNV GL global forecast says super effort needed to meet UN eco goals Lessors face multi-million dollar loss facing challenge to recover Hanjin boxes CEVA to run European distribution centre for Iowa-based Vermeer Changi airport cargo falls 31.3pc to 1.27 million tonnes from January-August Russian missile shot down Malaysian 777, killing 298, says Dutch probe Drewry's August east-west air rate index up 0.7 points on July to 87.5 ACP extends its representation of Etihad Cargo to include Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth makes big mark on global air freight industry

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OCTOBER 2, 2016
Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide sponsor IAPGA Golf Tour of USA, 2016 CMA CGM & Rodolphe Saadé bag key awards DGS extends settling-in period for VGM implementation FFFAI organises EC meeting & AGM in Madurai MOL takes delivery of cutting-edge methanol carrier Much still needs to be done to achieve accurate certification, says leading insurer Pragmatic forwarders facilitate implementation of VGM rule Standard Operating Procedures for JNPT, Mumbai Port released at MANSA's 38th AGM India, Iran & Afghanistan stress on expeditious development of Chabahar hub IPA meet held in Gandhidham Kandla Port bestowed with two honours at MALA 2016 in Mumbai Railways launches liberalised station to station special freight rates policy V. Kalyana Rama assumes charge as CMD of CONCOR

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"Chemicals market in transition" Loan to rehabilitate Kyrgyzstan's north-south axis Arkas's EAS to call Casablanca Albatros Express: daily between Hamburg and Basel Generix acquires majority stake in Sologlobe Chunnel goes fully digital Goodman can bank on Germany Dunkirk - part of Ports de Hauts-de-France initiative Greenbrier creates international leadership role New aircraft, destination and route Lidl builds new logistics centre in Spain Investment hold-ups affect entire industry ECS Group providing GSA services for Jetstar Asia Quartet of new officers at NE Florida port Moore Stephens detects rising confidence in shipping

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
India's GAIL extends validity of LNG ship chartering bids by 15 days MOL takes USD990 million loan to expand LNG and offshore businesses Sanangol delays delivery of DSME drillships again Rates fall as China heads into Golden Week holidays India reforms concession rules to boost private investment in ports Samsung HI wins two LNG carriers South Korea to invest USD13.38 billion in port expansions by 2020 KLC to charter MR tankers to Parakou

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Latest Asia-Europe spot rate tumble threatens new contract talks The great air freight rate debate: will shippers ask for surcharges again? Dear Amazon (and the rest), you can learn how to ship lithium batteries safely It's the end of the IMO's 'light touch' on VGM rule Cambodia ends flag of convenience scheme Design icons: the men behind the 747, the AN-124 and the IL-76 Think you know shipping? Check out some Friday facts Nancy Matthews new global lead for Life Sciences at Crane

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Vane takes delivery of tugboat Baltimore UPDATE: Weather forces hold on Transocean Winner transfer Lloyd's Register to class 67 German government ships New Miami-Bimini high speed ferry service is up and running Navy awards $400 million submarine repair contract Transocean Winner ready to be transported on OHT Hawk Hornbeck gets extension of blocking vessel contract UECC takes delivery of first LNG-fueled PCTC

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Brussels monitors suspected tonnage tax abuses Commission concerned that some EU countries are extending scope of preferential tax scheme beyond shipping Diana and Jiangnan agree new delay to newcastlemax brace Revised delivery dates are second pushback this year And the winners are.... The great and good of shipping's glitterati gathered in London to celebrate innovation and excellence GasLog remains mum on Samsung LNG order But third-party sources are adamant Monaco-based owner is behind $190m contract VLCC mini-spike sparks winter hope Is this the start of the strong winter crude shipping market, or a false dawn? Aker owner spends $810,000 on Ocean Yield shares Kjell Inge Røkke boosts family stake with 100,800 share purchase Solstad creditors clear the way for merger and share capital increase Aker capital is set to become a major shareholder as Solstad eyes Rem Offshore deal Asia-Europe rates continue inevitable slide Transpacific rates hold firm, but with China's Golden Week set to trigger a downturn in demand, they too are expected to weaken in the weeks ahead Yard Talk \| Easy go, easy come A large part of shipbuilders' capacity reduction can be quickly resumed Capt Xu picks up the baton How will Xu Lirong cope with following in the footsteps of Wei Jiafu and Li Keqiang? Board shake-up takes place at Jurong Port Port operator gets new chairman and two directors Cosco Shipping Co to change name and consolidate ro-ro business New name is Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers Company South Korean government to invest $13bn in ports infrastructure Authorities aim to boost global competitiveness of Korean ports DSME gets one-year grace period to meet listing requirements Shares to remain suspended from trading VGM enforcement comes into effect Three-month grace period ends on October 1 Eagle Bulk appoints new chief financial officer Frank De Costanzo will take over from Adir Katzavat dry bulk company Esben Poulsson quits FSL Trust board amid disagreements Director had conflicting views with some other board members, says First Ship Lease Trust Ship Finance International upsizes convertible bonds to $225m Update: Notes will pay an annual interest rate of 5.75% quarterly in arrears Samsung Heavy Industries awarded LNG carrier newbuilding deal Contract marks first order the South Korean shipbuilder has secured this year NYK completes stake-buying in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea joint venture NYK takes 25% stake in company while Ezra Holdings has 40% and Chiyoda 35% Scorpio Group amends management agreements Tanker and bulker arms to remove 1% fee payable to Scorpio Services Holding

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
NY-NJ terminal to roll out pilot truck appointment system US shippers should expect higher terminal fees as ship sizes increase Court ruling brings peace to Santos waterfront Hanjin sets up yard to collect containers near NY-NY port Trans-Pacific lines' hope of peak season spot rate jump fades Signs of delayed Hanjin cargo lifting truck, intermodal spot rates India proposes new port concession bidding rules Regular mega-ship calls power Colombo growth Asia-Europe spot rates slip ahead of China's Golden Week shutdown

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Low rates pose Hanjin contagion Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak Low rates risk Hanjin-like contagion Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak Bulker caught in OW case up for sale Greek-owned Theofano to be auctioned in Gibraltar next week. Underwriters take NAT proceeds to $120m No time wasted in exercising options, adding $16.5m to owner's gross proceeds. Sales talk surrounds MOL cape pair Japanese heavyweight said to have disposed of a pair of capesize bulkers in deals worth $56m. BW Dry Cargo secures buy number seven Fast growth of fledgling division continues with addition of Japanese-built ship. Korea Line orders bulker double Owner lines up $60m investment in two 50,000-dwt vessels. Ship Finance International shoots for $225m Fredriksen-backed owner upsizes notes issue with addition of extra $25m. Kudo: difficult for Hanjin to stay in Alliance NYK chairman Yasumi Kudo says Korean owner's absence will not harm start-up next year. Nordic Hamburg linked to double sale Brokers report that Hamburg-based company has parted ways with two bulkers for $15m. MOL eyes expansion with 60-year $990m loan Japanese owner targets LNGC and offshore ship acquisitions with huge new financing deal. Brasbunker quartet booked in Brazil Allseas takes Brazilian owner's PSVs for pipelay-related work. Shipowners' Club holds rates Simon Swallow-led mutual starts renewal season with a decision to impose no general increase for third consecutive year. Shipowners' Club boosts free reserves Investment portfolio pays off for specialist small ship P&I insurer. DB's woes raise shipping questions German lender's share price falls close to 30-year low as government bailout is considered. Billionaire Rokke ups Ocean Yield stake Norwegian tycoon adds to his personal interest in Oslo-quoted shipowner. DSME considers 'various measures' to boost finances South Korean shipbuilder responds to one-year notice from the Korean Stock Exchange. Crew jump from rescue ship hit by freak wave Rescue Aegir capsizes twice off Norway, but seafarers safe. Solstad seals finance plan ahead of Rem deal Fire extinguished on cruise newbuilding Welding work caused incident on Norwegian Joy at Meyer Werft. Norwegian offshore strike 'could escalate' Up to 10 rigs could be hit by oil workers' walk-out as fixtures dry up. Samsung Heavy bags first order in almost a year South Korean shipbuilder breaks order drought with deal for two LNG carrier newbuildings. Poulsson splits with FSL Trust over differences Lack of consensual decision making at board level prompts Dane to exit Singapore shipping trust. Ship Finance plans convertible bond issue John Fredriksen-controlled company looking to raise fresh capital to pay back existing bond.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
CBP pushes back ACE deadline for post-release functions U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday announced it is pushing back the mandatory date for all importers to file certain post... MOL obtains $987m 'hybrid loan' Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed an agreement to procure a 100 billion yen (U.S. $987 million) "hybrid loa... SSA's Stubkjaer receives Connie Award SSA Inc. CEO Knud Stubkjaer received the 2016 Connie Award by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) in Long Beach last Tues... SCFI slips on major trades The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.5 percent since last week to a reading of 707.68 today as several major trades experienced ... Damco CEO resigns amid Maersk restructuring Hanne B. Sørensen, chief executive officer of Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. M'ller - Mae... Maersk Line beefs up reefer fleet Maersk Line is beefing up its refrigerated container (reefer) fleet with 14,800 new refrigerated cargo containers, the company said in a st... NYK closes on acquisition of minority stake in subsea construction firm Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has closed on the previously announced purchase of a minority stake in subsea construction firm EMAS Chiyoda Subs... UECC takes delivery of world's first LNG-powered PCTC vessel United European Car Carriers (UECC) yesterday took delivery of the world's first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of be... Port of Vancouver, Wash. seeks permanent CEO The Port of Vancouver, Wash. is looking for a new, permanent chief executive officer and executive director, according to a statement from ... Kerry Logistics rebrands majority-owned Swedish subsidiary Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has rebranded Albini & Pitigliani Sverige AB, commonly known as ALPI Sverige, as Kerry Logistics (Sweden) ... Special Coverage: Canada's eastern ports plan for upgrades Port of Montreal's Maisonneuve terminal Source: Port of Montreal Container traffic moving in and out of Eastern Canada is predominantly han... NCBFAA urges CBP to create regulations on low-value, duty-free shipments The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consider g... APL retracts "K" Line comments APL Logistics said its employees are retracting earlier statements they made about the Japanese carrier "K" Line possibly filing for bankru... Commerce upgrades Q2 U.S. economic growth projection United States gross domestic product (GDP)-the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health-increased 1.4 percent during second q... Lawmaker urges USDOT to consider further crude-by-rail regulations U.S. House Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., is urging the Department of Transportation to consider further regulation of freight trains... Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United... Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be... Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th... Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Houston IFO 380 CST at highest monthly average price since July 2015 The September average was $236.70/mt ex-wharf, the highest monthly average since July 2015, when it was $290.70/mt Oil rangebound as focus remains on details for OPEC deal NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents higher at $48.24/b. ICE November Brent, which expired Friday, settled down 18 cents at $49.06/b. REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Engen to restart October 3 Durban's Engen refinery will resume operations October 3 after completing scheduled maintenance Minerva Bunkers to close Piraeus, Seoul offices Company will centralize European operation in Las Palmas External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Cockett Group appoints three new traders Athalia Kooslarto and Sachin Singh joined as senior traders in the Australian and UAE offices, respectively. Pramod Nair was appointed as a trader at the India office. South Africa raids container shipping companies South Africa's Competition Commission has raided the offices of six container shipping companies to investigate an allegation of freight rate fixing TRADER NOTE: Former Consort Bunkers fuel oil trading manager joins Brightoil Yip started at the company Monday External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES 2: Crude falls over 1% as focus returns to incumbent oil glut FUTURES: Crude inches lower as optimism over OPEC proposal fades Russia to hold active consultations with OPEC in Oct/Nov on output freeze FACTBOX: Oil price rally fades as markets digest OPEC's cut deal plan

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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:
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	-	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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