BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 12, 2017

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New CMA CGM US$750/TEU rate from Asia-West Africa from October 15 Port tracker sees 2017 as bumper year for US imports nationwide Piracy falls to its lowest levels since current records were kept Bayonne Bridge raising 'risks west-to-east cargo shift' Saudi's King Abdullah Red Sea port up 14pc in H1 to 821,694 TEU MSC, Yang Ming to run weekly Med-Asia loops to beleaguered Qatar Global Ports Investment suffers badly in half year results Big truckers vs small as Congess backs spy-in-the-cab mandate Hapag-Lloyd names new 10,000-TEUer at festive Peruvian ceremony ALMC 30pc saving for early-bird discount on or before September 29 Airbus A350 sale to United signals big wide-body loss for Boeing FAA doesn't know what it's got for its money: Inspector General US insists on full screening of air cargo inbound from Turkey

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
AMTOI's new office inaugurated CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt the largest ship ever to cross Panama Canal & call US East Coast HMM signs formal contract with DSME for five VLCCs New member of BAFFA Board of Directors Panalpina completes acquisition of Air Connection Training for port security drills in Nigeria Adani APSEZ, Mundra & Tuna win 19 awards at VCCQC 2017 FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi to showcase Brand India Global air freight demand sees double-digit growth in July JBS Academy celebrates Teachers Day Kerry Indev Logistics commences business relationship with Schaeffler Group Qatar Airways Cargo recognised for achieving highest export tonnage out of Nepal Imposition of countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel flat products from China will help Indian industry move towards 100 pc quality regime, says Union Steel Minister SME Chamber of India celebrates Silver Jubilee with India SME Excellence Awards

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Telematics for 6,000 freight cars in Sweden Schwarzmüller growing strongly in Germany Two companies receive fines for hazmat violations K Line recognized for its sustainable policy New efforts to improve Vietnam's rail infrastructure Airsage announces new president and CEO More capacity for Arvato New direct Oslo - Far East service Moving into the top bulk transport league New warehouse/distribution director in New Jersey MAF1 strengthens Genoa's IMT terminal St Petersburg airport finds new investors Forwarders join forces on UK-Africa transport routes Port of Long Beach strong in August CEO change at JF Hillebrand New rail service between Poland and China Port of Rotterdam's round table to balance container...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
'We can and must do more' to persuade women to take up maritime careers Dubai plans to create council of maritime clusters Dover MP questions EU capability to make Brexit customs deal Integration set to change ship management requirements Maersk Line energy split amid focus on digital Hayes pledges to double the size of the UK ship register Ausca Shipping books three Panamax vessels for six months Unions plead for more support for STX O&S, Sungdong Five dead, one injured in tanker fire at ASL Marine's Batam yard Torben Janholt appointed Pioneer Marine's CEO Britain will be 'best country for maritime business' post Brexit First LNG-powered handysize bulker launched at Jinling

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Irma wreakes havoc in the Caribbean and threatens Florida's orange crop Cosco seals €35m deal for 100% control of APMT box terminal at Zeebrugge Best Q2 for container lines in two years as they eye a $10bn profit swing Global trade rebounds despite Trump's protectionist threats 350 'diplomatic' air cargo flights carried weapons to be used by terrorists DHL doubles air freight capacity to Asia as demand grows for Norwegian salmon

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
LR launches type approval system for cyber enabled components Silversea Cruises orders Silver Muse sister ABS grants AIP for ready-to-convert FLNG hull design USCG deployed electronic Aids to Navigation prior to Irma New DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS: Small footprint, big performance Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing Wight Shipyard to build Loch Ness passenger catamaran Vard wins order for expedition cruise ship DONG Energy to build world's largest offshore wind farm New guidance on reducing the risk of propulsion loss

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Dubai to launch global clusters group Newest international maritime grouping will look to transcend national and geographical interests Shipmanagers should improve offerings based on individual strength Size alone is not enough for enlarged entities to become better, say senior executives Preparing for the worst Consultancy encourages shipowners to build relationships with salvage services ahead of casualties Hayes wants to go further and faster on shipping gender balance Minister wants to use the 2018 Year of Engineering to attract a young, diverse crowd into shipping Don't bank on sulphur cap deadline roll back, experts warn Industry put on watch for huge headaches over availability of right grades in right ports Concordia inks back-to-back charter for Stena Provence Product specialist seeks strategic alliances with oil majors Daily Briefing Exclusive: Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports Rotterdam stakeholders create intermodal action plan Port authority pledges €3m to improve inland container handling following months of disruptions Big is beautiful for shipmanagers and shipowners Large firms are more financially capable of investing in required services and vessels US box imports set new summer record But rates still bearish after early peak season while demand is predicted to slow from New Year Cosco Shipping borrows $112m to finance ex-Golar LNG carrier Ten-year loan from Bocomm Hong Kong will replenish the vessel-owning company's working capital Irma causes chaos at US ports and airports Terminals, airport and railways are closed across southern states in the storm's path. Coping with chaos Haven't we learned enough from other disasters about the capabilities of the ships engaged in relief efforts? Fincantieri inks $372m deal Shipbuilder will construct ultra-luxury cruise ship for Silversea Sembcorp Marine wins $145m Brazil offshore deal Contract is for a floating production, storage and offloading facility in the Tupi field Handysize bulker rates surge on Pacific trades Lack of bunker availability motivated charterers to move their vessels out of the Atlantic region, which resulted in muted activity APMT to sell Zeebrugge box terminal stake to Cosco Deal will be worth approximately $42.1m Government reconfirms plans to double size of UK Ship Register LISW marks start of a new campaign to attract more tonnage to the UK flag JES scraps new business acquisition deal Company and sellers unable to reach an agreement on how to fulfill pre-conditions for the deal K Line to introduce new investment management system Company plans to introduce its new data-based system in the 2017 fiscal year Fire at ASL Marine yard in Batam claims five lives Incident occurred on a tanker being drydocked for repairs Dry bulk market continues to rally Baltic index likely to rise to three-year high amid improved capesize market US issues temporary waiver of Jones Act regulations Move to ease movement of petroleum products amid oil supply disruptions caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma Korea Shipping Corporation signs 10-year COA with power company The contract is expected to generate roughly $4.43m in annual profits NSB pivots to Asia Far East is future for German shipping company, argues Ponath

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Will trans-Pac carriers' Golden Week rate hikes stick? Cosco takeover of Zeebrugge terminal latest Europe inroad JNPT authorities weigh changes to speedy import scheme Analysis: US economy ripe for intermodal growth Analysts: Carriers profits up but overcapacity slows recovery New equipment to help ease Chittagong port congestion Rotterdam offers money for barge congestion solutions

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Golden Destiny adds to research and valuation desk Piraeus-based sales-and-purchase broker appoints newest lead to research desk as previous lead departs. Damen rolls out first '3D printed' propeller Netherlands-based shipyard says new manufacturing technique has great potential. Start-up broker aims to lower bunkers costs Venture fund-backed startup aims to bring economies of scale to help smaller fleets. Bjorn Hojgaard: Maybe we are past peak shipping? Anglo-Eastern Univan chief looks to a world without fossil fuels for market share gains. Cruise lines to resume trips in Irma's wake Cruise itineraries to restart over next two days, with plans to bring supplies to islands hit by Irma. Norway AHTS rates rise as supply tightens Ships fixed at up to $29,000 per day in North Sea. Rodsaether buys into Songa Bulk Oslo lawyer and board member makes first purchase of start-up's stock. Cruiseship stocks backed despite storms SIG says US giants will shrug-off one-time effects of Harvey and Irma. Sembcorp Marine seals $145m deal Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees Brazilian subsidiary win contract for FPSO hull carry over works. Cosco expands in Europe with Belgian terminal APM Terminals sells out its Zeebrugge-based business to Chinese conglomerate for $42m. MacGregor wins Teekay fleet deal Finnish-owned company to provide parts and maintenance to 115 ships over five years. Vard secures expedition ship order Australian owner Coral contracts specialised cruiseship at Singapore yard. Braemar: watch out for tech orders amid recovery Henry Curra cautious on viability of LNG-fuelled newbuilds at time of better outlook for key markets. India jails 60 Somali pirates Court hands seven-year terms to men involved in attack on K Line boxship. Concordia strikes one-year deal for tanker CEO Kim Ullman says he is pleased at vote of confidence from long-standing partner. Silversea back for newbuild at Fincantieri Monaco-based owner spending $373m on ultra-luxury cruiseship in Italy. Hayes pledges to double UK-flagged ships Transport minister outlines bold ambition for register as London International Shipping Week kicks off. VSK wins deal for Russian icebreaker Insurer lands contract to insure Baltiysky Zavod newbuilding for $138m. CNAF signs deal for fourth tanker Chinese state jet fuel group heading to Fujian Mawei for newbuilding. Exmar plunges to first-half loss Belgian gas carrier owner hit by rising costs and falling revenue. ASL Marine Batam yard fire kills five Initial investigations suggest fire at Indonesian facility started inside tanker's pump room. PCL chased over "unpaid commission" Sri Lankan-based agency set for day in court over terminated brokerage agreement. Harvey and Irma prompt Trump to waive Jones Act President says move is specifically tailored to transport of refined products in hurricane-affected areas. Ship escapes clutches of Hurricane Irma US Coast Guard has confirmed the safety of an overdue freighter following Hurricane Irma.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Trombino nominated to lead FHWA President Trump has nominated former Iowa Department of Transportation director Paul Trombino III to lead the Federal Highway Administratio... FTZ group asks CBP to delay ACE status designation rollout The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to delay the planned Sept. 16 tr... DHS issues rare Jones Act waiver for hurricane relief The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday approved a seven-day waiver of the Jones Act to expand the options for delivering ... House rejects effort to delay ELD mandate The U.S. House of Representatives last Wednesday rejected an effort to delay the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis... Maersk, blockchain providers take aim at maritime insurance industry Hardly a week goes by anymore without some news about blockchain in the supply chain. Blockchain projects and pilots are taking root in al... Panalpina finalizes Air Connection acquisition Panalpina, a Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider, said last week that it finalized ... Port of Virginia exports drop 11% in August The Port of Virginia handled a record 240,605 TEUs in August 2017, a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same period a year prior, but als... Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics firm Cargo Signal Seattle-based global logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International is launching a new subsidiary, Cargo Signal, that's ... HNA Group offers $1b for MPA Singapore warehousing arm Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has offered $1 billion for Singapore logistics and warehousing firm CWT Ltd., according to multiple news sou...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
USAC conditions ease, bunker suppliers ready to resume operations: sources "As for Jacksonville, we still haven't heard anything yet. We're ready to go and just waiting for the restrictions to be lifted," the source said. Mexico's ports open after Hurricane Katia makes landfall at weekend The port's unloading terminals are offshore, making it impossible to unload fuel in severe weather conditions. NuStar holds off on damage assessment of Caribbean terminal as Hurricane Jose looms "Our assessment of the terminal was put on hold as we were preparing for Hurricane Jose," Cho said. TENDER DATA: Petroperu offers 220,000 barrels of high sulfur diesel for October The cargo will load October 15-19, to be narrowed by the buyer to a three-day window by October 10. ANALYSIS: Full impact of Harvey likely felt in upcoming EIA data Crude prices under pressure from refinery closures. Loss of USGC supply difficult to replace Panama's July marine diesel sales fall 8% on year: authority Diesel marine sales in Panama totaled 23,550 mt in July, down 2,013 mt, or 8%, from 25,563 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Monday. External: Wired Bunkering FEATURE: Freight rates up as Asia steps in to meet America oil products demand "The whole of South America and West Coast Mexico will have supplies from here and the market is very bullish for MRs," a chartering executive said. Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Kazakhstan optimistic on 2018 crude fundamentals A possible extension of the oil output constraint deal beyond the first quarter of 2018 is possible. Saudi Aramco receives VLCC at Okinawa terminal after increased storage capacity Saudi Aramco will be leasing a total of 14 storage tanks with a capacity of 100,000-kl each at the Okinawa terminal. FUTURES: Crude rises on dip-buying after Irma sparks Friday plunge Shell says transitioning to restart Deer Park, TX, complex The Deer Park complex has a 340,000 b/d refinery and chemical operation with an 836,000 mt/year steam cracker. OIL FACTBOX: Industry braces for hurricanes Irma, Katia Both Mexico and Florida are dependent on waterborne fuel shipments to satisfy local gasoline demand, and the storms could disrupt loadings.

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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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