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BRIEFS

October 31, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate soars 25.9pc to US$958/TEU, up 41.2pc to Med ports OOCL lifts 5.4pc more boxes in third quarter, but earns 15.8pc less revenue Chinese overseas investment faces resistance over security concerns United Nations' IMO; January 2020 start date for stringent sulphur cap Warning to mariners as works begin on third runway at HK airport Jaxport volume to record 1 million TEU because of Asia trade growth Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka Germany joins UK, US in calling for sanctions against Russia, Syria Shanghai's ZPMC to provide 12 cranes for APMT port facility in Morocco CH Robinson Worldwide quarterly profit falls 7.5pc as sales slip 1.9pc Mundra sets productivity record of 49.5 moves per crane per hour Port of Gothenburg's intermodal terminal moves to port area IAG profit up 9.7pc to US$1 billion, but IAG Cargo earnings fall 7pc Perishables to be main air cargo commodity in coming years Finnair wet leases an Airbus A340 from Hi Fly for its New York route Northern Air Cargo now offers Miami to Caribbean destinations Panasonic Avionics to provide Wi-Fi to China Eastern's new A350s, B787s

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Hanjin to close European operations Mandaviya calls for more international exposure for IMU students MSC announces revisions to five services operating between Asia & US West Coast/Canada NYK selected for DJSI for 14th consecutive year Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka Shipping industry meets in Tokyo to discuss mutual challenges Suez Canal Authority considering advance payment toll structure Cabinet approves new productivity-linked reward scheme for all Major Port Trust & Dock Labour Board employees/workers for 2015-16 to 2017-18 JNPT joins hands with RNTCP to organise health camp for Sheva villagers Tariff hike at ICTT Vallarpadam a unilateral decision contrary to the prevailing scenario: Prakash Iyer, President, CSAA Bombay Goods Transport Association elects office-bearers for 2016-18

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Freight welcome Shenzen signs pact with Bordeaux and St Nazaire Another quality standard from DQS Pet food company moves in Europe's largest part load network celebrating BGT banking on new equipment Flying fish and more from Oslo to Luxembourg Distributing healthcare products in Europe New timetable for Swiss railfreight provider Port Americas to handle Seagirt in Baltimore port Grimaldi announces "revolution" in national cabotage XPO sells North American truckload operation Trailer train now connecting Paris and Izmir New director for US east coast appointed Emirates terminates Abuja service Abbey recruits industry stalwart

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
Grimaldi to order LNG-ready ro-ros and ro-pax vessels China COSCO slips into loss Concordia Maritime in second sale and leaseback deal End of an era as Evensen steps down from Teekay helm Exmar pursues talks with Vopak UPDATE: HMM and Korea Line among five bidders for Hanjin's trans-Pacific, intra-Asia networks EU shipowners back IMO sulphur cap HHIC pledges properties as collateral for refund guarantees Study shows extent of illegal payments problem at Nigeria's ports Bondholder seeks to wind up Perisai Petroleum, more defaults from Swiber Precious Shipping head calls for increased dry bulk scrapping Picking the winners and losers after IMO sulphur cap vote

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
XPO Logistics committed to maintaining European trucking network and fleet, says chief UPS orders fleet of 747s, dashing carrier hopes of more e-commerce contracts Prospect of higher spot rates puts pressure on shippers for 2017 contract talks IMO announces new global fuel sulphur cap - CO2 emissions next on cleaner air agenda Comment: One Belt, One Road the future for trade between east and west Politicians must stand up for the glories of globalisation XPO Logistics sells Con-way trucking business to TransForce for $558m

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
Concordia prepares for "subdued" tanker market BIMCO: Sulfur cap "no walk in the park" Fishing firm pleads guilty to illegal oil discharges U.S. Coast Guard: Record year for drug busts Maersk Supply Service sells two more PSVs

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
Grimaldi to order four new ro-ro vessels UPDATE: Italian family-run shipowner has plans to enlarge capacity of some of its current G4 fleet Ahrenkiel Steamship KGs declare insolvency Three panamax boxships to join long list of single-vessel owner legal entities to go under DHT sheds another 2001-built VLCC DHT Chris sold to Far Eastern industrial group for $23.7m Weak rates hit OOCL Liftings and load factors improve, but earnings still fall Tougher type approvals for ballast treatment agreed Stronger type approval processes for ballast water treatment to give shipowners more reassurance Shipping split over digitalisation Old fashioned interaction goes head-to-head with smarter working Asia-Europe rates surge on back of November GRIs Transpacific spot market continues upwards trend Woman aged 90 accused over German shipowner kidnap Victim held for 30 hours and threatened at knifepoint, court told Five initial bids in for Hanjin Asia-US assets HMM among those to submit letters of interest Pertamina-led consortium to seek newbuild FSRU for Indonesia project FSRU with a gas storage capacity of around 170,000 cu m could cost over $250m to build Teekay names Kenneth Hvid as new chief executive from January 31 Peter Evensen to retire after more than 13 years with Teekay CIMC nine-month results sink into the red Losses due to botched acquisition deal and slowing global trade CMA CGM eyes sale of NOL's terminal assets Deal could be worth up to $1bn

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
LTL trucker YRC Freight expands network, adds profits Trans-Pacific spot rates jump on late peak season surge Port of NY-NJ bonds awarded favorable credit rate for 'stable' outlook HMM among five bidders vying for Hanjin ships Rising volumes, falling revenue continue to plague OOCL IAG cargo volumes, revenue still sinking Illegal payments make up half of Nigeria import-export costs Strike by customs financial auditors adds to Santos pain Sharp rise in Asia-Europe spot rates as Nov. 1 increases bite

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
Royal Caribbean rockets after beat Cruise industry giant sees share price surge by 9.4% after beating analyst estimates at a time when investors were growing worried. Keeping the faith in post-Evensen Teekay Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber says loss of chief executive's experience is substantial, but company has a deep bench. China Cosco heading for full-year loss Newly fashioned container giant warns of red ink in 2016 after third quarter loss. CSCL posts another loss in third quarter Former boxship owner, now leasing firm, feels ongoing container line slump. BP extends Oceaneering offshore vessel deal for Angola BP agrees to charter Ocean Intervention III into next year and continue broader contract until January 2019. RCCL beats estimates in third quarter Cruiseship giant sees strong demand for North American cruises and 2017 bookings. Agritrade confirms DHT VLCC deal Storage buyer has paid $23.7m for 2001-built tanker from New York-listed owner. Blystad bulk venture targets Oslo Bors Herman Billung says the company could upgrade to a full listing within a year. BP extends Oceaneering offshore vessel deal BP agrees to charter Ocean Intervention III into next year and continue broader contract until January 2019. Deep Sea Supply PSV pair extended Greeks gobble up second-hand bulkers Panamax and kamsarmax bulkers in vogue sale-and-purchase market. Concordia strikes again with sale-and-leaseback Stena-backed owner secures $22m liquidity boost from Stena Supreme deal. Dorian: Bottom of VLGC trough passed John Hadjipateras's comments come as owner reports a quarterly loss in line with forecasts. Sulphur cap 'no walk in the park' IMO move to implement global 0.55 sulphur cap by 2020 will be challenging, says Bimco Scorpio finds period charter for ultramax Piraeus-based Ellery Shiptrade hires a 2015-built bulker for up to eight months at $7,350 per day. Maersk Tankers sticks to 24 month timetable Products tanker owner says JVs, mergers and IPO options on table amid reports of Energy division listings. Samsung Heavy prices NAT suezmaxes South Korean yard reveals further details of latest tanker order. Japan's Namura slides to first half loss Shipbuilder feels the force of shipbuilding down turn, revises full-year performance figures. MES defies downturn to post positive result Japanese group sees improved first six months, but shipbuilding arm still a drag on finances. IRISL sees business back to normal by 2017 Iranian container line chairman upbeat on recovery prospects and "positive" fallout from Hanjin collapse. Exmar rides out weak gas markets Nicolas Savery-led shipowner dragged down by continued soft freight rate environment in third quarter. Fuel supply an issue in IMO sulphur rules Low-cost low sulphur fuel may not be available to meet 2020 deadline. UBS: IMO decision may drive record scrapping A new scrubber a tough sell for a shipowner with an older vessel, says analyst Spiro Dounis. Matson taps bond investors in fundraiser Proceeds to be used to pay down its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes. Fuel supply an issue in IMO rules Low-cost low sulphur fuel may not be available to meet 2020 deadline. Teekay CEO Evensen to hand reins to Hvid Head of New York-listed tanker group announces retirement after 13 years with the company. Genco raises $38.6m in preferred share sale New York bulker owner confirms that top three shareholders and other are buying up more shares.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
U.S. economy on the upswing after sluggish first half United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 2.9 percent during third qua... German bank to take six Hanjin ships, recharter them to Maersk German bank HSH Nordbank could take back as many as nine containerships from the now insolvent South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping a... Knight Transportation earnings, revenues continue to fall in Q3 Knight Transportation, Inc. saw its earnings and revenues continue to tumble in the third quarter of 2016 compared with the same 2015 perio... California's efforts to curb greenhouse gases could harm ports, freight industry John McLaurin, the president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is cautioning that a drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in... Teamsters calls ATSG's cargo pilot split a 'charade' The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has asked the National Mediation Board to investigate whether two subsidiaries of theAir Transpo... YRC profits plunge nearly 30% in Q3 2016 YRC Worldwide Inc. saw its profits in the third quarter of 2016 drop 29.8 percent to $13.9 million compared with the previous year, accordi... EU shipowners say CETA good for industry European shipowners were relieved Thursday when the Belgian delegation to the EU and Canadian negotiations involving the Comprehensive Econ... Otto completes world's first shipment by a self-driving truck Technology startup Otto and Budweiser have completed the world's first shipment by a self-driving truck, Otto said. Uber announced in Augu... Iranian man pleads guilty to illegal aviation exports The U.S. Justice Department said Iranian national Mansour Moghtaderi Zadeh pleaded guilty Thursday to taking part in a conspiracy involving... FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... IAG Cargo's Q3 revenues fall despite higher volumes IAG Cargo had revenues of 240 million euros (U.S. $262.2 million) for the third quarter of 2016, down 7 percent from the third quarter of 2... Executive Moves: DHL Supply Chain and Kane Is Able DHL Supply Chain has named Jim Monkmeyer president of transportation. Prior to this appointment, Monkmeyer was vice president of supply cha... NEWS FLASH: TransForce buys XPO's truckload business for $558m Canadian trucking and logistics provider TransForce Inc. has purchased the full truckload (TL) transportation business of XPO Logistics, In...

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OCTOBER 28, 2016
ICE Brent settles below $50/b as tough OPEC meeting begins NYMEX December crude settled down $1.02 at $48.70/b, while ICE December Brent settled down 76 cents at $49.71/b. TANKERS: Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of new ECO-class VLCC Gener8 Maritime received a new ECO-class VLCC, the Gener8 Miltiades, earlier this week, the company said PRESS RELEASE: Teekay LNG Partners' CEO, CFO and Board Member Peter Evensen to Retire External: Wired Bunkering BIMCO withdraws opposition to 2020 marine sulfur cap BIMCO previously said a 2020 implementation would be 'irresponsible' Bunker trader World Fuel Services reports 8.5% drop in marine fuel sales in Q3 US-based World Fuel Services said its third-quarter marine fuel sales fell 8.5% year on year to 7.8 million mt, while its gross profit in the marine segment dropped 23.4% over the same period to $37.2 million Germany's Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement tapping new sectors, markets: executives Companies in the marine industry are finding it more imperative to not only innovate to respond to the tough economic environment but also to sensitize themselves to shipping emissions due to growing concerns for the environment. INTERVIEW: Maersk Line sees higher returns for container shippers in 2017 - More balance in demand-supply fundamentals expected - Alliances, vessel-sharing arrangements likely to continue - Waiting for Hyundai Merchant Marine to join the 2M alliance FUTURES : Crude futures flat as markets wait for OPEC decision FUTURES: Crude holds steady amid lack of fresh drivers

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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

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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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