BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 13, 2016

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Major shipping lines to raise rates in October and November Empty Hanjin boxes cause space problems at S California ports USWC ports reconsider conventional wisdom that bigger is better China's BRICS trade pact proposal stokes fears of flood of Chinese imports Wilhelmsen unveils a digital, cloud-based, autoboiling water dosing solution Sterling's decline after Brexit drives up UK export truck rates 16pc Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Alang to boost sustainable ship recycling As ships get bigger, tugs and towing gear must also increase in size Auditor: EU maritime spending wasteful, ineffective and 'incoherent' British government says Brexit will broaden nation's global horizons Survival of Boeing 747 depends on Russia's AirBridgeCargo World air cargo up 3.9pc in August, Asia-Pacific up 2.8pc, Europe up 6.6pc Trials of new cold chain cargo facility start at Bengaluru airport

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
ATA Freight, India celebrates 20th anniversary COSCO Shipping a key participant IRClass opens office in Alang Teamleader Logistics gets coveted award for logistics management DP World Mundra achieves new high in operational excellence NMPT donates bus as part of CSR Ease of Doing Business in India - A long way to go Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962

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Consumption increasing Pharmaceuticals forwarder upgrades entire fleet Alliance for LNG services in North America Managing a new global distribution centre New transport facility in the centre of Portugal Doyle to lead customer success at US TMS company Two US aircraft lessors change ownership structure India: Two new railway lines for Odisha New team members to lead Kalmar in the Americas From Silver Green to Silver Sea Tenth B747-8F for Airbridge Cargo Airlines New and qualified supplier Korean Register mourns its leader ICTSI Basra terminal inaugurated Office and warehouse in Miami New export cargo customers facility unveiled in Dubai G&W's railroad to operate terminal near Panama City

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
FMC hits WWL with USD1.5 million bid-rigging fine Hanjin ships on bareboat charters should not be seized, argues law professor JERA to acquire EDF Trading's coal and freight businesses Port terminals face margin pressure due to multiple shipping industry headwinds Seoul amends ports construction statute Mermaid Maritime takes hit on service, charter rates to retain client Swissco units in arbitration with charterer and shipbuilder, stocks remain suspended MOL seals coal shipping contract with Shikoku Electric Power

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Shipping industry could face $35bn write-off, as NYK's impairment loss is likely to trigger review by lines Technology and upfront payments is the way out of shipping's vicious circle, says Maersk Extra ships slow to book via Panama Canal as Suez tries to lure back traffic with rebates FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year China and UK agree on unlimited number of freighter flights Top of the chain: the best logistics countries 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Another probe into misconduct at Kings Point Wight Shipyard wins $7.7 million passenger ferry order New DFDS RO/ROs to set new eco design standards Master Marine delivers Z-drive towboat to Marquette Converting a vessel for a new market in days Fairbanks Morse diesels for new USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
China's deteriorating fuel demand stands out in product tanker markets Spot market focuses on hurricane damage in US amid falling earnings Sovcomflot and Swire continue co-operation despite ending offshore joint venture Russian tanker giant attributes move to decision to acquire two PSVs Work starts on $130m Iraqi terminal expansion ICTSI-controlled terminal at port of Umm Qasr to have 600 metres quay and 50 hectares yard area 2M plans resumption of transpacific string Revised TP1/Maple service to set sail later this month, as MSC quashes suspension reports IMO's low-sulphur cap is potential catalyst for US oil export boom Increase in the use of suezmaxes for US crude exports to Asia, according to McQuilling Hanjin collapse highlights vulnerability of supply chains Korean line's bankruptcy likely to accelerate ongoing processes of shippers to reduce costs and risk by shortening supply chains MOL orders coal carrier from Imabari Shipbuilding Vessel expected to be delivered in first half of 2020 Enough about load factors, says Cosco Shipping president Price rivalry has led to lower service quality and damaged customer relationships, says Wang Min PSA invests in China's rail container terminals Takes 15% stake in inland multimodal facilities Swissco suspends stock trading after halting payment to noteholders Offshore provider will form a debt restructuring plan but maintains it can still stay afloat from business operations Hanjin Shipping lays off US employees Move not related to court-led receivership, Hanjin says Samsung Heavy Industries wins $220m tanker order Deal comprises two 113,000 dwt tankers and two 157,000 dwt tankers MHI mulls fate of cruiseship business after losses Committee formed to evaluate viability of continuing with cruiseship projects after AIDA setbacks Newbuild prices expected to fall further in 2017 Chemical tanker market can overcome excess tonnage in a couple of years, says Aurora Tankers head Kenny Rogers Moody's concerned about German banks' shipping loans risk Exposure to industry in midst of downturn is significantly higher than that of their European peers Kalmar clinches terminal tractor order from Gulftainer Deliveries scheduled between October and the first quarter of 2017 Singapore boosts maritime co-operation with Norway Around 10 co-operation agreements were signed between institutions and industries participants from both countries

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Thousands of Hanjin boxes still stranded outside LA-LB port PSA leaps into China's intermodal rail network Savannah channel reopens to commercial traffic Bain Capital invests in load-tracking tech firm FourKites US eases truck driver testing rules for veterans DP World lifts productivity at Mundra terminal New route opens to handle growing China-Russia truck trade New bridge cuts time from Santos to heart of Brazil UPS extends global premium express package service Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Eukor settle US price-fixing case Moody's: Shipping downturn endangers German banks Idle container ship fleet grows in Hanjin aftermath China's export growth to fall, imports to rise, economist forecasts Terminals face margin pressure due to multiple headwinds

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Ultrapetrol chief executive resigns Damian Scokin replaced by chairman Ojea Quintana at struggling shipowner. Navios sued over preferred share deal Class-action litigation by investor claims exchange offer is 'coercive'. Stretched shipowner scuttled bulker Intent to cast away vessel leaves principal of Turkish shipping group exposed to large cargo claims. Algoma sells land for lakers' financing Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings. Canada's Algoma swaps land for lakers Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings Ruperti strikes deal to end Novoship battle Venezuelan businessman reaches full settlement with SCF Group-controlled tanker owner. ICBC: shipping a good way to spend money Expanding Chinese lessors win thumbs up from traditional shipping banks, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hong Kong hears. 'No magic solution' to newbuild finance But Keystone lawyer Simon Murfitt says there are still options for owners looking to fund new vessels. 3,000 creditors lodge Hanjin Shipping claims Collapsed owner reveals list of those seeking to recover cash, with potentially more to come. Wilhelmsen sees significant openings Fish freed as cargoship hits sea farm Estonian vessel makes contact with steel cages off Denmark. CSCL plans to sell stock worth $1.79bn China Shipping Group will take part in the share issue to increase its stake to 43.25%. Otto Marine buying back $51m notes issue Deal is part of offshore owner's delisting from Singapore exchange. Indian bulker under Australian scrutiny Local authorities investigate a Chowgule-owned ship over unpaid wages and dire onboard conditions. Swissco cannot pay interest on notes Singapore offshore shipping group invites investors to form steering committee as it eyes vessel sales. PSV rates hit £10,000 per day Earnings quadrupled in the North Sea after the UK sold out of tonnage. Hanjin Shipping axes 127 US staff Korean owner's bankruptcy leads to jobs losses at New Jersey base. CBI to spend $3.8bn on LNG carriers Little known investment company has plans to order up to 20 LNG carriers at South Korean yards. Hanjin can't charge for undelivered cargo US judge says Korean owner will not be able to seek payment for boxes it could not get to final destination. PGS expects slight dip in profit Norwegian survey ship player also says revenue likely down in Q3, but hails strong performance. Globus reveals reverse stock split ratio US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Samsung Heavy bags Viken tanker foursome Korean yard adds to recent LNG orders with deals for aframax and suezmax tonnage. Mermaid rate haircut saves Saudi IRM deal Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate. Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split ratio US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Mermaid forced to take haircut to save Saudi IRM deal Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Containership values plunge even further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing Containership values are plunging and other liner companies could write down the value of their container shipping businesses as Japan's la... Spectre orders 737 freighter conversions Spectre Air Capital, an aircraft lease-finance firm, said it has ordered 15 Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 passenger planes to be converted to ... FourKites secures $13m in Series A funding Real-time truckload tracking and visibility startup FourKites has secured $13 million in Series A funding, the company said in a statement.... New federal rule simplifies CDL process for vets The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday will officially publish a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (... Commentary: 'The Amazon Effect' and Operation New Hope American Shipper's IT Editor Eric Johnson gave a presentation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable in... Fleet adds credit card payment function to forwarding platform The online marketplace for freight forwarding services Fleet this week said it has added a new booking and payment function. The new featu... ITC to update assessment of U.S. import constraints The U.S. International Trade Commission has started to update its report on the effects of significant U.S. import restraints, such as tari... Sun Terminals worker killed in truck collision at Port Everglades A Sun Terminals employee was killed in truck collision at Port Everglades Monday, according to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff'... ARC welcomes its newest U.S.-flag ro/ro ship American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) welcomed its newest U.S.-flag RoRo ship, the Patriot , to its fleet on Friday during a ceremony at ... Home improvement product maker taps CEVA for distribution services in Italy Home improvement product maker Leroy Merlin has tapped CEVA Logistics for warehouse and distribution services in Italy, CEVA said in a stat... Executive Moves: Globe Express Services, BSM and Cargotec Globe Express Services has named David Bennett president of the Americas. Bennett, a 30-year industry veteran, had previously held senior ... Port of Tema undergoes $1.5b expansion The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) said Tuesday construction commenced on the $1.5 billion expansion project at the Port of Tema... Mallory Alexander expands in South Florida Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in Miami, Fla., the company said in a statement. The Memphis, Tenn.-based third-par... BMW expands parts distribution deal with K + N The BMW Group is expanding its spare parts transportation and distribution services contract with Kuehne + Nagel, the Swiss-based third-par... Cathay Pacific launches new cargo service to Australia Cathay Pacific is launching a new cargo service to Australia starting Nov. 21, subject to governmental approval, the company said in a stat... DOT grants help two non-profits with hazmat training The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-pr... FAA hits Amazon with another hazmat penalty The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com for al... AIIS: U.S. steel exports rise as economy picks up in Canada, Mexico The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said Tuesday the United States exported 812,011 net tons of steel in August, a 10 per...

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Oil weakens as OPEC-led effort encounters challenges NYMEX November crude settled down 61 cents at $50.18/b. ICE December Brent settled 60 cents lower at $51.81/b. Bunkering resumes in Savannah; Coast Guard opens port on a limited basis The port is open to one-way traffic during daylight hours only Russia prepared to freeze crude output, but cut no longer necessary: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country is prepared to freeze output at current levels in the event of OPEC agreeing a deal to do the same Med-North HSFO spread narrows amid recovery in Med cargoes The November Med-North spread was pegged at minus $2.25/mt, up by $0.25/mt on the day. World Fuel Services leads list of Hanjin bunker market creditors Hanjin creditors list details claim of $21.7 million by World Fuel Services FEATURE: Oil majors limp out of Q3 as price recovery beckons * Focus on breakevens amid poor earnings * Cost cutting, cash flow health seen key * New pain from refining margin slump Bomin Linde to charter world's largest LNG bunker barge The company will charter the vessel from shipowner Bernhard Schulte through its joint venture with Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta from late 2018. External: Wired Bunkering Lloyd's Register exec: LNG bunker market is developing more slowly than expected The use of LNG as a marine fuel is now forecast to account for at least 11% of the deepsea vessel fuel mix closer to 2040 rather than 2030 due to the weak global economic climate FUTURES: Oil futures stay rangebound as OPEC talks continue Rebound in freight rates slowing down dry bulk demolition activity the rebound in freight rates has pushed down demolition volumes in Q3 to a quarter of what was recorded in Q1 OPEC makes progress on freeze agreement, with Russia ready to commit Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil agree to be part of the oil production freeze

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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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

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