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BRIEFS

September 26, 2017

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Asia-Europe rates drop ahead of Golden Week with slack demand WTO raises 2017 growth forecast as global trade accelerates Port rotation changed to deal with Prince Rupert's congestion British freight forwarders to get revised trading conditions in October NYK links up with Dualog and NTT Group to develop onboard IoT Virginia to Pennsylvania/Ohio rail service starts from new CSX rail terminal Rebound in Asia-W Africa trade prompts carriers to launch 2 new services Intelligence agencies in India warn of attacks by terrorists on transport hubs Changi's air freight throughput surges 10.7pc in August Frankfurt Airport's cargo volume rises 5.4pc in August to 181,102 tonnes Parcel volumes to grow 17-28pc a year, says new Pitney Bowes report

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
AADA to increase rates Cosco Shipping Ports reports throughput increase Date for mandatory self-sealing of RFID export containers deferred by a month Los Angeles port sees surging container volumes MOL issues Safety, Environmental & Social Report 2017 MSC & Hapag-Lloyd offering new service between South America's East Coast & Mediterranean New online bunker fuel trading platform launched Port Authority & Municipality of Rotterdam launch blockchain technology field lab SAL Heavy Lift returns to German Flag SCFI spot rates down Singapore port handles more boxes in Aug. Soybean meal exports surge Essar Ports mulling LNG terminals, boosting iron ore handling capacity Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon show impressive cargo growth in Aug. JICA provides another development assistance loan for Western DFC Drawback factors other taxes including embedded taxes, says FEIO President MALA 2017 sees a confluence of the best & brightest in a celebration of excellence

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Seeking and finding synergies Longer semi-trailers reduce HGV trips Russia to support modernisation of Cuba's railway DHL to manage DCs for Eaton's electrical business American Airlines carries relief to Puerto Rico Europe's largest sugar plant phased in Cummings now chairing Artba Crossing first hurdle for 740 m network Hapag-Lloyd banking on Nigeria Quintiq technology for better route planning International reshuffle of DVB's aviation team China Airlines chooses Dokasch temp solution New west-east link along trans-Siberian artery US ports - like Philadelphia - on the rise Naxco Group celebrates 50th anniversary Everything still up in the air in Berlin Timocom winning over consumer goods makers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Box rates set for further rise, says shipping consultant IG chairman highlights rising tonnage, falling claims disparity European shortsea market on the rise Fujairah National Group to relaunch ship agency arm Golden Ocean sells six Ultramaxes to Scorpio Bulkers New technology 'could force shipping consolidation' Wisdom Marine scraps Aframax venture Hyundai Glovis allots USD44 million to trade partners Thoresen unveiled as buyer of Songa Bulk vessel Charterers go long on dry bulk tonnage as BDI firms

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Xpediator closes in on acquisition targets and unveils e-commerce franchise ambitions REIT on a shopping spree for UK warehouse assets after IPO Click and collect? Jade's 747 freighters go up for sale online Can airlines bypass freight forwarders? Mexico: race for e-commerce dominance starts with logistics Drewry launches reefer benchmarking tool for shippers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
MTU at work on engines with electrically assisted turbocharging Elliott Bay Design Group wins LaDOTD contract OceanSaver BWMS to be part of TeamTec portfolio VIDEO: Carnival to build fourth ship for Cunard Innovation in well work over gets ABS approval

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Era of the big box dry cargo supermarket is over Companies focusing on narrower business segments to take leadership positions Shipping confidence on a six-month growth run But managers, charterers and brokers report feeling increasingly insecure Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings Cosco-controlled Greek port sees further future gains Bermuda registry boosted by change of government We are aggressively pursuing new business, welcoming new and interesting partners, and building on the lessons we have learnt, says... Bermuda to seek fresh business in Asia Singapore and other Asian shipbuilding centres may provide new opportunities Handysize earnings hit highest level since April 2014 Reduced vessel supply in the Pacific and healthy demand in the Americas support earnings Container shipping 'remains competitive in most east-west trades' Drewry analysis highlights 'moderately concentrated' Asia-Europe market, while better capacity management will bring more stable freight rates China's overseas ambitions disrupting hydrocarbon trade flows Beijing's global investments in oilfields, ports and refineries are redrawing oil and gas trade flows Yard Talk \| LNG may be a saviour for Korean and Singaporean players Booming global LNG trades to bring business opportunities in building tankers and offshore units SIPG issues guarantee for $666m loans for OOIL acquisition State-owned port giant has been active in fundraising recently Shipowners slammed for lack of environmental ambition Decarbonisation proposals are inadequate, NGOs warn Daily Briefing Floaters come of age, but what comes next? HMM introduces new logo on its containers Line to mark its boxes with HMM rather than Hyundai Diana Containerships to make another reverse stock split One-for-three stock split to take effect at the start of trading in New York on Monday Songa Bulk to sell a supramax and buy a capesize Company views capes' risk-reward ratio as attractive for the moment Kandla port jetty blaze kills one Port authorities have halted all cargo operations at the oil terminal Golden Ocean to offload six ultramaxes for $143m Vessels to be delivered by the fourth quarter of 2017 Taiwan Navigation firms up $51m ultramax order Newbuilding duo scheduled for delivery in 2020 and 2021 Hapag-Lloyd renews liner agency deal with GAC Nigeria Move follows German shipping line's merger with United Arab Shipping Company Frontline net profit drops 92% on softer tanker market Lower market rates to blame for weaker time charter and voyage charter revenues Union revives claim that Korean yards blacklist bothersome workers Survey of employees puts flesh on an old bone of contention in the industry Rotterdam and Bureau Veritas join IMO-backed low carbon shipping alliance Alliance will tackle barriers to implementation of energy-efficient marine technologies China restricts oil product exports to North Korea Move shows Beijing's support for the UN's fresh sanctions on Pyongyang Cosco Shipping Energy gets $54m scrap and build subsidy State subsidy to be classified under non-operating income for the 2017 fiscal year ICTSI buys 35% stake in Manila port operator Petron offloads shares in Manila North Harbour Port to focus on core oil-refining and trading business

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Paul F. Richardson, containerization pioneer, dies at 88 San Juan port reopens but hurricane aid delivery slow NFI's plan to buy California Cartage advances consolidation US reefer BCOs gain new capacity, transport options ILA, USMX make early moves toward contract talks Maersk gets green light on Hamburg Süd takeover DP World aims to expand in Russian Far East Crowley ready to reopen San Juan terminal after storm JNPT rolls out operating reforms amid growth challenges Excess capacity keeping rates under pressure through 2017

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Aker Philly lays groundwork on TOTE orders Construction on new boxships could start sooner than expected after TOTE reaffirms interest in Hawaii trade. Hapag-Lloyd sends three to 'green' breakers Liner shipping company says latest demolition sales adhered to three-year old environmental policy. Brookfield adds to Teekay Offshore board UPDATE: Brookfield adds to board of general partner of offshore vessel after investment. Golden Ocean and Scorpio Bulkers fall despite 'win-win' deal Stocks of both buyer and seller fall back despite positive reviews of $142.5m transaction. Would Maersk Drilling be too big for Rowan to swallow? Talks reported to be underway for what would be the third of four energy division sales. Global Ship Lease adds CMA CGM official to board Containership lessor expands board at behest of largest shareholder amidst efforts to refinance. Sinotrans fixes capesize on period deal Bulker locked into charter of up to 15 months as market improves. Boskalis bags $95m cable-laying contract Dutch owner lines up UK wind farm work for 2020. Meghna expands fleet with supramax buy Bangladeshi bulker owner not deterred by rising prices as it buys another Mitsui-built sistership. Mermaid signs on for $96m extension Thai owner keeps OSV working in Middle East for another year. Korea plots largest LNG-fuelled ship Government involving shipyards in plan to develop 180,000-gt vessel. Topaz ties up AHTS for a year Oil giant Total moves for vessel to work on Azerbaijan wells in Caspian Sea. Scorpio Bulkers hunts loan to help fund Golden Ocean sextet Talks with banks underway for some additional debt as owner confirms $142.5m deal. FueLNG completes first Singapore transfer Keppel and Shell joint venture supplies Golar FLNG with bunkers. Golden Ocean could sell final ultramaxes at 'right price' Last two ultras could also go as shipowner focuses on segments where it has scale, says Vartdal. Oceanteam brings in van Dijk with two-fold mission Oslo-listed offshore owner nets new finance chief to replace the departed Torbjorn Skulstad. Greek merchant marine ministry vandalised Anarchist group chucks red paint on shipping building after Agia Zoni II spill. Carnival orders Cunard newbuilding Italy's Fincantieri to build iconic UK brand's fourth vessel. Thoresen tipped to have tied up Songa Bulk supramax Thai owner believed to be the buyer of ship sold by asset player last week. Two held after cargoship grounds Captain and officer arrested by Swedish police following incident off Oskarshamn. SAL Heavy Lift reflags in Germany Owner re-registering six ships after Harren & Partner bought it from K Line. Tsakos Shipping & Trading scraps VLCC Private Greek owner weighs in its only owned VL, broking sources say. Diana Containerships splits again Greek boxship company reducing number of shares further to meet Nasdaq requirements. Sveaas to help fix Viking Supply covenant breach Norwegian investor backing another share issue as weak offshore market hits subsidiary of restructured owner. Scorpio Bulkers strikes for six Golden Ocean ultramaxes Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes its first expansionary move in more than two years. Cochin Shipyard plots four new facilities Indian company to spend IPO cash on expanding shipbuilding operations. GC Rieber extends CSV charter Senvion of Germany keeps Oslo-listed owner's vessel for two more months. Swire Shipping boxship suffers fire Fire suppression system activated after crew detected smoke and rising temperatures. NYPD airlifts seafarer from d'Amico MR New York Police Department called into action after crewman loses consciousness. Transocean opts to scrap six floaters US drilling company set to take writes down of $1.4bn on latest round of demo candidates.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Ocean terminals, airports begin to reopen in San Juan Hurricane Maria left the island of Puerto Rico without power when it made landfall as a category 4 last week.However, ocean terminals and ... U.S. solar industry faces cloudy trade forecast The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday unanimously determined that imports of electricity-generating solar panels are entering t... Containers fall off MOL vessel into Port of Oakland's outer harbor Efforts continued last weekend to recover 11 shipping containers that fell from a cargo vessel anchored at the Port of Oakland's TraPac Ter... Senators introduce bill to increase funding for agriculture export programs The legislation was introduced by Senators Angus King, I-Maine; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Four ... U.S., Mexico launching joint cargo inspection pilot program in Southern California U.S. Customs and its Mexican counterpart are eliminating separate inspections at the cargo facility south of San Diego on the US-Mexico bord... Abu Dhabi Ports commences operations in UAE Terminal developer Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 35-year concession agreement with the Port of Fujairah, above. Seaports developer, operator... JAXPORT names Green permanent CEO The Jacksonville Port Authority's (JAXPORT) board of directors has selected Eric Green as the port authority's next chief executive officer... ICTSI to purchase 35% stake in Manila North Terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) inked an agreement with Petron to purchase 35 percent of Petron's... CNCo containership catches fire at New Zealand port The Port of Tauranga, above, was the site of a vessel fire early on the morning of Sept. 24. An inquiry has been launched into a fire that ...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Corpus Christi port lifts draft restrictions, sees oil tankers using ship channel: executive The Port of Corpus Christi Administration over the weekend lifted draft restrictions, allowing oil tankers to navigate through its 36-mile ship channel. TANKERS: Bosporus to close for parts of Tue, Wed for Turkish celebrations The Bosporus, at the northern end of the Turkish straits, is closed to tanker traffic from 13:30 to 19:00 local time (1030 to 1600 GMT) Tuesday. APPEC ANALYSIS: Asia seen as hot destination for US crudes More than 4 million b/d of new refining capacity seen in Asia by 2020 Singapore's Trescorp to launch oil storage, bunkering in Oman's Sohar port The new facility will feature six deep-water berths. External: Wired Bunkering APPEC: Iraq may sue KRG over oil exports pending independence referendum: official Control over oil province of Kirkuk to be flashpoint SOUTH KOREA DATA: Aug oil products demand dips 3.5% on year to 2.52 mil b/d Led by sluggish transportation fuels demand, consumption of bunker C fuel also saw a slide.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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