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BRIEFS

February 17, 2017

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Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017 Liberian Registry launches innovative new website Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out Exports rise again in Jan. 2017 Plea to again allow pulses exports Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

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Stable results Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association Contract signed and sealed Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service MD picked for Palletways Poland Expansion work begins at port of Virginia Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch? Less weight per consignment Cooperation on north-south corridor Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains YTO orders three B737-300 conversions Europa to augment employees' donations ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017 Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade Greek owners aim to keep top spot Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route Spanish ports strikes postponed Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes Consolidation and disruption Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right? Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund Fund to target central China overland logistics projects Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers New financial sanctions in force in the UK Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider Rickmers Maritime losses grow Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000 DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10 No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels South Carolina box volumes rise 8% Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin Concrete proposals Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile' Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Dof sees wider loss at year's end Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter. ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels. Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings. El Faro: safety experts question stability rules Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week. Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg. MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank. Diana Shipping finds work for capesize New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement. Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale. DSME claims victory in patent case Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed. Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered. DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank. HMM in talks with Walmart Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin. Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks. APL Austria damage revealed South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold. Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria. Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM. PGS expects better 2017 but stays red Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery. RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount. Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more. Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers. Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful' The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu... Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr... DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua... SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash.... HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal... NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016 Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to... Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port... SCPA's box volumes soar in January The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09... NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017 Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017
March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships Rates rise on fundamentals TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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