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October 6, 2017

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OOCL adds another Asia-Europe sailing cancellation to three others Maersk makes changes to transpacific services in October 10,900-TEU CMA CGM newbuild loses propulsion in heavy seas off China Seaspan takes delivery of 3rd 11,000-TEUer as bareboat charter to MSC Oman Shipping to purchase first boxships in second-hand market MPC Container Ships suffers H1 loss on back ship purchases Hapag adds Mideast US$200-TEU peak season charge from October India seeks to re-write GE's US$2.5 million locomotive contract US rail volume up 1.6pc in penultimate week of September Truckers rally against costly, and intrusive spy-in-the-cab law B737-700 freighter convert makes debut with Alaska Air Cargo KLM flies Dutch masterpieces from St Petersburg for Amsterdam show Icing blamed for Cessna 208B bush plane crash in northern Ontario

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
An outlook on the global shipping environment APL adds four new port calls to Asia-Europe services BahriBunge Dry Bulk office inaugurated in Dubai Dubai Maritime City Authority showcases enhanced technology for maritime sector Hapag-Lloyd wins 'Deal of the Year' recognition for merger with UASC MSC connects Asia & Red Sea in new dedicated service World Container Index down Continuing decline in coal imports to impact long term returns for port players with high concentration of coal cargo: ICRA Cabinet apprised of MoU between India & Switzerland on technical cooperation in rail sector

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Felixstowe defends its corner Trailer maker opens plant in Turkey New logistics centre for Zufall PESA: changes in Chavornay and Balerna Logistics specialist expanding in Maghreb KLM Cargo transports Dutch masterpieces Ihatec funds earmarked for LHG Upturn looming large New machines lift heavy containers onto freight cars Qatar Airways Cargo adds Helsinki to pharma network Seaspan puts price tag on public offering Special departments formed at SAL Orange World near Munich airport Yet another box train between Europe and China Canada scoops up Fiata's YIFFY award ABC adds third weekly service to Munich Africa Express Line refreshed

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Clipper shakes up dry bulk set-up India's Kandla Port renamed Deendayal Port Keppel lands SBM Offshore FPSO Liza contract Newcastle shipments rebound in September PDZ has bunker suppliers' writs struck out Vasi Shipping eyes expansion

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Malaysia upgrades logistics infrastructure to support e-commerce ambitions Unifeeder launches first retrofitted LNG-powered shortsea box ship TOCcast special: Linking the supply chain - video interviews from Amsterdam Guest blog: how blockchain can strengthen supply chain links Adidas brings fast shoe revolution a step closer London needs a freight commissioner as logistics demand grows, says industry Air cargo growth continues, but IATA issues a warning Amazon said to be testing delivery service to rival FedEx & UPS

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Suez Canal Authority orders powerful cutter suction dredges Corvus to supply ESS for two more PSV hybrid retrofits TOTE Maritime San Juan terminal productivity now at 80% WinGD approves use of Chevron Taro Special HT 100

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Poseidon strikes deal to acquire up to seven vessels from Diana Containerships Greek owner follows merger talks with Euroseas with boxship deal worth up to $104m Shipping faces fresh EU pressure on emissions EU Council to discuss shipping's role in ETS on Friday Nigeria LNG wins tax case against Nimasa Dispute led to blockade of Nigerian LNG exports in 2013 Charo Coll takes International Salvage Union helm Boluda executive to seek stronger relationships for salvage trade association with shipowners and insurers Banks can play comeback kids in ship finance if star aligns Traditional bank lending is retreating but the trend could be reversed if margins improve Capesize experiencing renewed strength Fresh cargoes reportedly entering the market supporting rates Neptune buys second supramax in new bulk play Greek car carrier specialist said to be paying $21.6m for Japanese-built two year-old Despina Theodosiou named Wista International president Cypriot businesswoman and board member of Cyprus Shipping Chamber to take the helm of international lobby group Reefer sector seeks to work its frozen assets Reefer shipping is turning a corner financially but still faces difficulties as it attempts to increase the range of services... Daily Briefing Maritime more important than ever after Brexit, says Liam Fox BP adds six to LNG shipping fleet New ships worth over $1bn being financed by KMarin and ICBC Leasing The competitive consequences of Brexit The UK's decision to leave the EU will create an unparalleled burst of legal uncertainty Show me the money: Second-quarter results After a dismal two years, box lines are back in the black Data Hub: Trade Statistics Higher ship utilisation forecast for services to and from South America Anti-corruption network reduces bribery incidents Multiple ship-to-shore transactions still leave masters exposed to unethical behaviour Asian freight forwarders embrace online platform to facilitate trade services Platform to enhance trade compliance, cross border and business partner connection services within the industry Rig sales to unlock cash flow for shipyards New entrants and firm oil prices speeding up process of rig sales, say analysts China Merchants Port unit signs $6.9m IT development deal with Djibouti affiliate IT software and systems for the Djibouti Asset Company comprise network systems, closed circuit television, IT data centres and business... Keppel Shipyard wins FPSO conversion deal from SBM Offshore Deal comes shortly after completion of floating liquefied natural gas project for Golar LNG

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
NY-NJ truckers warm to GCT Bayonne's appointment system Snarled distribution networks hamper Puerto Rico relief Virginia port gets $1.55 million for truck appointments Cross-Gulf carrier adds second Florida-Mexico sailing ILWU's supervisor unionizing push expands Stop-gap for Santos truck congestion moves forward Amid congestion, Bangladesh ports get $1.2 billion from India Mundra port hits new productivity milestone

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
Maran, Tsakos ships win 'E-Zero' designation List of ships in US Coast Guard's extra tough compliance programme nearly doubles. Tokyo Gas to rid LNG destination clauses Move by second largest global LNG buyer would spur LNG trading and shipping utilisation. Eastern Pacific set to offload last VLCC Putting digital words into action Scorpio to benefit from keeping bankers happy Bulker owner will see generous advance ratio on new financing connected with Golden Ocean sextet Gearbulk pulls plug on London operations after 24 years in UK Closure comes following changes in the wake of G2 Ocean deal with Grieg Star Consolidation discourse goes beyond simple scale Consolidation has long been at work within stand-alone shipmanagement groups but a fuller portfolio and improved operating environment could prove just as vital Banks, lessors, private equity create new business for some Changing financial backdrop has helped but the business is not for everybody First shipmanagement flotation is 'just around the corner' Executives united on the belief a third-party manager will soon take IPO plunge with V.Group owner Advent anticipating capital markets demand for such a move Shipmanagement healthy and coming of age Weak markets have helped drive business at a time when the sector is set to enter a third wave, executives believe Cosco engineers 'firsts' in mega-boxships and VLOCs Great interest for Statoil's VLGC tender Tellurian talks vessels as it charters first LNG unit Emerging gas development company's marketing and trading chief Tarek Souki says Tellurian is taking a 'measured approach' European hub bounces back with state by its side Cyprus' shipmanagement scene goes from strength to strength after near-death experience four years ago Strategy tools for a shifting digital landscape With advances in digital technology a hot topic in the shipping industry, two shipmanagers tell TradeWinds the digital age needs to be embraced rather than feared Floating oil storage falls as crude markets tighten Owners can no longer rely on storage play to 'tie up tonnage and buttress freight rates' as market structure shifts Leading owners open up on 'business critical' relationship with managers Ardmore, Frontline, BW, Polembros and Pyxis discuss their relationships with third-party management specialists Kassian Maritime trims fleet with panamax sale

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
WLS: Minimal capacity growth in major east-west trades during peak season WLS: Capacity stabilizes between second and third quarter 2017 This time last year, the shipping industry was thrown into disarray after So... Port execs: Preparing next generation of leaders 'critical' to continued success The development of a young workforce that can take over the reins of the goods movement industry is critical to the industry's future, pane... Amazon tests its own delivery service in U.S. Source: Hadrian/Shutterstock The service was introduced in U.S. West Coast states this year on a trial basis, and a broader rollout is plann... Garbe Industrial Real Estate invests $281m in cold chain logistics properties Hamburg-based logistics and industrial real estate provider Garbe Industrial Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of 16 cold chain logistic... OCEAN Alliance adds five feeder calls to the Mediterranean The OCEAN Alliance, the east-west ocean carrier vessel sharing agreement comprising COSCO Shipping, CMA CGM, APL, OOCL and Evergreen Line, ... IATA: Airfreight volumes soar 12.1% in August The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed Wednesday that global airfreight demand in August increased 12.1 percent year-o... Port of Virginia gains $1.55m FHWA grant The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding the Port of Virginia with a $1.55 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Mana... McKinney confirmed to lead new USDA trade post The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Ted McKinney to serve as the undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, a newly created pos... Puerto Ricans slowly receiving supplies, aid after Hurricane Maria backlog Cargo and supplies are slowly filtering through Caribbean ports and into the most heavily damaged areas of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Mari...

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OCTOBER 5, 2017
California increasingly reliant on foreign oil as it focuses on air quality: CEC The California state government's focus on air quality rather than energy security has led to the dramatic decrease in the state's oil production and an increased reliance on foreign oil, a California Energy Commission representative said Thursday. US Gulf of Mexico operators prepare for Tropical Storm Nate US Gulf Coast oil and gas producers, refiners and terminal operators are preparing for Tropical Storm Nate by evacuating some platforms and closely monitoring onshore and offshore operations. Aramco cuts Northwest Europe OSPs as US crude floods Europe Saudi Aramco cut official selling price differentials for November delivery into Northwest Europe this week, suggesting Saudi Arabia is unlikely to stand idly by as arbitrage barrels of WTI pour into the region from the US. NYMEX RBOB pulls oil higher as focus on storm gathers NYMEX November RBOB led oil futures higher Thursday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate's projected landfall this weekend on the US Gulf Coast, raising concerns about possible refinery disruptions. Bunker availability under pressure in East Med combined pressures: sources A tight bunker barge schedule at Piraeus, Greece, and a backlog at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk is putting pressure on access to bunker fuel in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially Istanbul, Turkey, sources said Thursday. Bunker fuel availability at Novorossiisk tightens amid delayed deliveries Railway deliveries of bunker fuel from refineries to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk are being delayed, choking supply to ships, sources said Thursday. Panama's August marine diesel sales rise 9.66% on year: AMP Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 24,078 mt in August, up 2,122 mt, or 9.66%, from 21,956 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Thursday. Rotterdam RMK 500 fuel oil remains strong amid tight supply Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel oil has been holding close to its highest level since at least mid-2014 versus the better-quality RMG 380 CST fuel as a result of tight supply, traders said. Norway investigates possible bunker sulfur cap breach The Norwegian Maritime Authority is investigating a possible breach of the 0.1% sulfur cap on marine fuels in the European emission control area, the organization said. External: Wired Bunkering ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings in progress for 2.265 mil mt traded in Sep Saudi Aramco signs oil-trading MOU with Russian Lukoil unit TRADER NOTE: US' WFS appoints Stephen J. Gold to board of directors Oil supply, demand divergence 'now broken': Saudi minister Falih Navy to repair USS John S. McCain in Japan after collision off Singapore Coast John S. McCain collided with the Liberian-flagged tanker Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore on August 21. FUTURES: Crude flat as markets dismiss record-high US crude exports BP tanker additions to bolster efficiency of LNG cargo deliveries BP said the new tankers it will be adding to its fleet are more efficient than other vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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