BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 9, 2017

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Maersk Line back in black, but APMT and Damco lag and drag CMA CGM ups Asia rates to Europe, Africa, South America November 15. CMA CGM first to power its future 22,000-TEUers with LNG engines PIL takes in two 11,800-TEU newbuilds for a China-Long Beach shuttle Cosco on cusp of displacing CMA CGM as No 3 carrier in world league tables Cosco Shipping Ports signs container freight station deal in Abu Dhabi Carrier bulk slot sales to co-loaders said to undermine contract rates Hutchison Ports officially opens new terminal at Saqr, UAE Cosco to build mega container freight station at Khalifa port, UAE Dachser relocates Chennai branch to KRM Plaza to fuel growth Bigger Asia-Europe box ships stoke fears of low freight rates to come Questions remain whether intra-Asia carriers can profit from volume South American recovery evident as fruit export season dawns: Drewry Americans to allow Chinese aviation sales of aircraft and parts in US Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume grows 40pc from January-September Finnair joins JD Travel to tap China's burgeoning overseas market Avolon forecasts 43,000 new aircraft by 2036, doubling world fleet

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
APL enhancing Asia-India Subcontinent services Container tonnage & tax havens MOL using Artificial Intelligence to estimate vessel speed & fuel consumption at sea Engineering exports surge Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest monthly throughput DP World's Anil Wats passes away BLR moves to new Corporate Office Coal India launches app to benefit customers lifting coal through road mode Indian businesses urged to take advantage of FEZs in Uzbekistan

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Investing in rail infrastructure improvements Imperial sells chemical service provider Schirm New express services for parcels and full loads Turkish Cargo: certificates and Buckingham signature Berlin heading Imperial's liquid business unit New Bremenports quay inaugurated 4flow opens another office in China Logisticians and operators team up for digitalisation Black and white amid autumn's glowing colours Kalmar's new SVP for global terminal operators 2017 figures rising further for ICTSI Danone Waters develops partnership with Geodis AAT starts cargo handling for 2.5 new clients First heavy haul train from Hungary to Italy CMA CGM banking on alternative fuels Jonathan Clark new AMI CEO

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Safety database seeks strong incident reporting CMA CGM chooses Chinese engines for LNG-powered giant box ships China approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal WWL reports strong 3Q17 profit but remains cautious on outlook DSME still in the black China COSCO Shipping to build logistics park in Egypt SM Line completes maiden blockchain voyage Supramax chartering slows as China tightens coal imports DSME may build a dozen mega container ships for HMM Sinokor scraps Capesize as prices turn

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end Latest newbuild ULCVs could be even bigger: introducing the Megamax-24 Strong demand and rising yields, but Atlas and ATSG both report losses in Q3 Expeditors price-push pays off as Q3 results reflect improved margins Incentives to use Miami a bid to attract more cargo after 'tradelanes flatline' How blockchain works and why it matters How to get your supply chain on the front foot amid Brexit A coup for SEKO as Chris Cargill comes in to lead UK development Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
LNG carrier to be converted to LNG bunkering vessel for Shell GTT will design cryogenic tanks for LNG fueled CMA CGM box ships Gondan wins contract for powerful icebreaking escort tug Safe Bulkers will install Erma First BWTS fleetwide Jeffboat plans to lay off 278 workers Royal Caribbean to pilot cruise ship fuel cell system Ingalls acquires intelligent Pemamek welding automation systems Latest FORAN build includes major upgrades Carnival and Shell ink North American LNG fuel supply agreement Gibbs & Cox to offer OSD-IMT designs in U.S. market

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Wilbur Ross sells nearly all Navigator shares US Commerce Secretary has reportedly fully divested from Diamond S, having come under fire for holding on to his shipping... Singapore bunkers suppliers face hard choices in a harsher market Shipowners expect consolidation to create stronger counterparties as bunkering volumes are growing, but shifting market dynamics are forcing suppliers to... Don't play games with seafarer training A worrying move to use virtual reality 'gamification' in training crew cannot replace old-fashioned hands-on experience at sea Has the shipping industry reached an LNG landmark? CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled ships could prove to be a turning point for green energy use in shipping Saudi crown prince is the biggest bear this winter The policies of Mohammed bin Salman deal double blows of rising oil prices and reduced cargo supply Six-month recovery time for Maersk after cyber attack Normal operations should be resumed in the first quarter of 2018 as Maersk deals with the tail of the devastating... DSME stays profitable in the third quarter Shipbuilder posts a $41.9m net profit for the third quarter ended September 30 Shell inks bunker barge charter deal with Q-LNG Transport Barge will supply fuel to marine clients including Carnival Cruise Line along ports on the southern east coast of the US Dandong default demonstrates why it's still too risky to be a private player in China's port sector Asset-heavy industry, which requires massive long-term investment, is perhaps safer in state-owned hands CSSC offers lease financing to Dynagas for two FSRUs Dynagas booked the regasification vessels at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last year DP World to develop economic zone in Egypt Project is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop the Suez Canal Corridor Daily Briefing Don't worry, the container recovery is still coming says Maersk Korea and Japan to hold biannual meetings to bolster their shipbuilding industries Topics discussed during the first meeting included vessel oversupply and government-backed subsidies Dry bulk freight rates to improve from second quarter of 2018, says Drewry Growing iron ore demand to drive the rate recovery ICTSI nine-month revenues rise 10% amid stronger contributions from terminals Total box volumes rise 6% year-on-year to 6.8m teu One-off gains from merger deal boost WWL results But seasonal slowdown weighs on ocean operations total income Trump's LNG ambitions could boost long-haul tanker trades Washington has been pushing for more US energy exports to narrow its trade deficit Korea's SPP Shipbuilding to undergo financial assessment in search for new owner Company to partner Samil Pwc in analysing and documenting its condition Maersk wins regulatory approval from China for Hamburg Süd takeover Pending approvals could be received as early as the end of November Bunker supplier Aegean Marine warns of $3.4m-$4.4m loss for third quarter Loss attributed to continuing challenging market conditions, which led to decision to exit physical supply business in Singapore

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Court rules against ILWU in Portland slowdown case ILA, USMX to discuss multiyear contract extension China OKs Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd Trans-Atlantic trade growth keeps pace with global trend Cosco closes on $42 million Zeebrugge port deal Indian efforts to cut dwell times at major ports struggle Atlas Air: Strong end to the year will extend into 2018 Shipping Corp. of India stuck in the red CBRE: E-commerce's warehousing impact will survive recession JD.com commits to $1.2 billion in meat imports from US

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
China heats up 'teapot' crude import quotas Preliminary allotment suggests more upside in Far East tanker demand if refineries use full amount. Navios Containers seals $50m equity raise Oslo-listed boxship owner raises cash in private placement to fund acquisitions Pioneer narrows losses as market rises Singapore-based bulker owner sees higher revenue while viewing 'optimistic growth prospects' for next quarter. China's coal moves chill supramax rates Drop in imports into world's large coal consumer signals China's desire to keep grip on coal markets. Engie and Total reach deal on LNG assets sale Agreement will see up to 12 LNG carriers and Gazocean subsidiary switched to energy major Marinakis expects quick, full exoneration from Greek courts Greek ship and football club owner dismisses match fixing charges, vacates Olympiakos FC chair until cleared. Carnival signs US cruiseship LNG fuelling deal with Shell Newly unveiled bunker barge to supply cruiseship behemoths from 2020 Maersk looks beyond cyber-attack as fresh contours of shipping giant emerge Vincent Clerc says situation should return to normal next year with global economy supporting market. Jeffboat to lay off 278 staff US shipyard says permanent redundancies are response to fall in demand. China signs off on Maersk Line takeover of Hamburg Sud Beijing backing comes with certain conditions but looks to be final high hurdle to deal. OSV owners urged to take 'oath of consolidation' Clarksons Platou draws on history to reveal blueprint to boost beleaguered sector. Crew to be paid after PSV sold Buyer finally found for arrested Malaviya Seven in Aberdeen. Thoresen tipped to connect four with latest supramax Brokers connect the Thai owner with the addition of second-hand bulker. Greek owner circulates VLCC for sale Move by Andriaki comes after the ship rolled off a profitable time-charter. Officers arrested after MSC master death Ukrainians suspected of killing captain and dumping his body in sea off Italy. First Ship Lease sights still on refinancing Roger Woods says finance deal a priority as company logs third quarter loss. Big cruiseships banned from Venice Italian authorities keeping vessels of more than 100,000 gt away from historic centre. Forbes boots Wilbur Ross from billionaire's list Fresh round of headlines follows for businessman as financial magazine hunts missing $2bn. Marinakis to be tried for match-fixing in Greece Greek owner amid 28 defendants in football probe, but cleared over far more serious charges. Food tycoon to take over Marco Polo David Teo pumping in cash as part of restructuring Singapore OSV owner's $44m share issue. Toei Reefer Line being taken private Japanese owner is the subject of $29m management buyout. Shell confirms LNG carrier-to-bunker vessel conversion Anthony Veder vessel to be modified as major adds fourth unit to its LNG bunkering stable DSME extends profitable run South Korean shipbuilder continues turn around with third profitable quarter in a row. Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spike on 'knockout quarter' Stock climbs by over 10% following strong quarterly results from Oslo-listed firm. Wilson makes it back into black Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner boosted by higher rates towards end of third quarter. Wilbur Ross sells Diamond S stake Commerce department spokesman says US secretary of commerce has 'fully divested' holding. UK supreme court backs German owner in ransom case Judges rule cargo owner Mitsui & Co should share costs of pirate negotiations that saved $4.15m after LPG carrier was hijacked in 2009. Samsung Heavy to ride offshore recovery Healthy balance sheet and proven execution track record to stand it in good stead against rivals, says Nomura. EIA: US distillate exports on the rise But most extra cargoes are travelling shorter distances to markets in South and Central America.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
North American freight market continues strong growth in September The North American freight market showed continued strong volumes and stronger pricing in September 2017, with shipments increasing 3.2 per... FMCSA shuts down Georgia trucking company after fatal collision A Decatur, Ga.-based freight shipping and trucking company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to c... Amazon to open fourth fulfillment center in Maryland Amazon.com, Inc. will open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore's Sparrows Point industrial complex, the e-commerce giant ... Great Lakes iron ore shipments surge in September A total of 6.5 million tons or iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, an increase of 23.4 percent c... Sensitech: U.S. cargo thefts up in volume, down in value in Q3 2017 A total of 160 thefts of cargo occurred in the United States during the third quarter of the year, with 57 of the incidents occurring in Ju... Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and delays, but the industry is now calling for a solution "as a matter ... CBP turns up spotlight on forced labor in supply chains U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stepped up its industry outreach to ensure that the country's importers aren't running afoul of leg... PIL's new 11,800-TEU vessels boost capacity on transpacific loop Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group on Oct. 26 took delivery of two new 11,800-TEU containerships, both of which are slated to join the... Customs brokers urge Congress to renew GSP before expiration The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging Capitol Hill lawmakers to renew a trade preference pr...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
PDVSA in talks with Russian, Chinese companies on $1.1 billion plan to repair Venezuela's refineries Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is negotiating with Russian and Chinese companies to finance $1.1 billion in repairs. New Nigerian fuel import terminal opens off Lagos: OVH Energy OVH Energy Tuesday launched a new fuel import terminal offshore Lagos, with capacity to berth medium range tankers that could ease a bottleneck for private importers in discharging products. OPEC Pumps 32.57 mil b/d in Oct, down 90,000 b/d from Sep OPEC oil output in October fell 90,000 b/d from the previous month as declines were observed in six member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Wednesday. EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at lowest since February 2014 US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached their lowest levels in more than three years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. NYMEX crack spreads rising on gasoline, distillate draws NYMEX product cracks were higher Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration showed larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates, while crude inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma continued to grow. BP adds bunker barge to Richards Bay operation BP has added a new bunkering vessel to its physical supply operation at the South African port of Richards Bay, the company said. External: Wired Bunkering Aegean plans further cost cuts after exiting Singapore physical market "We believe there remains further opportunity to cut costs across our network." FUTURES: Crude falls despite risk premium from Saudi tension Kuwait looking at fuel oil imports from 2019 to cope with refinery delays Despite spending nearly $30 billion on downstream projects in the last few years, Kuwait will become a major importer of fuel oil from 2019, while it waits for construction of its new 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery to be completed, market sources said Wednesday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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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