BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 29, 2017

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OOCL takes delivery of another 'G Class' vessel, the OOCL United Kingdom Samsung bags US$968m deal to build 6 mega box ships, reportedly for MSC 'The beautiful one' is the latest 15,000 TEU vessel to join Hapag-Lloyd fleet Peel Ports captures new WEC Lines service for Liverpool UK heeds FTA's request for transition period before quitting EU DP World's fledgling box terminal at India's JNPT bags another MSC service Successful trial of 34-wagon jumbo train from Wales-London Cargo industry coalition calls for Packing Code's worldwide enforcement Asian airlines' FTKs up 12pc in Aug as pharma, IT equipment demand rises Qatar Air mulls placing more orders for Boeing freighter Menzies to lay off 100 staff at Amsterdam Schiphol

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
APL recognised as 'Containership Operator of the Year' Hapag-Lloyd to conduct capital increase following merger with UASC Ocean seen continuing as preferred option for Asia-Europe trade Vessel arrivals throughout the week show stark contrasts Cochin Port Trust clarifies on media reports regarding concerns of Lease Holders' Association Deendayal Port Trust considers key proposals at Board meet Deendayal Port Trust invites suggestions for new logo design Paradip Port aiming for 100 mt cargo throughput & 200 mt capacity ACTL launches weekly Pipavav service AVA Global Logistics wins 'Emerging Agri Business Logistics Co. of the Year 2017' award at Globoil India 2017 Highway Operations Division created CBEC Chairperson urged to immediately reinstate duty drawback rates Economy needs to grow at 7 pc in next three quarters, says Dr C. Rangarajan

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Ships without captains Zero emission trucks by 2050 Old-fashioned technology for e-trucks of the future Expanding business in Vietnam Valentin Wepfer leaving GS1 SAL Heavy Lift re-hoists German flag First tenant for railway's logistics park in Texas New logistics platform to supply drugstores Official launch of international JV in Saudi Arabia Blockchain technology is hip IFA to lead for the next 25 years Introduction of the world's first converted B737-700F Piggyback to Perpignan Grupolis investing in capacity expansion Bimco publishes ballast water management guide Ethiopian Airlines adds belly capacity to Windhoek

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Lloyd's to get tough on loss-making maritime business DNV GL consolidates group digital business DVB dismisses talk over portfolio sale Hapag-Lloyd launches capital increase CSIC Leasing signs sale and leaseback deal with Eletson Middle East OSV market remains flat Pan Ocean takes over two tankers from Singapore subsidiary Chinese shipbuilder CSSC suspends share trading for 'material asset restructuring'

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
DP World set to pull out of Surabaya in new blow for Indonesia's port ambitions We'll bed in the bigger 747-8Fs gently, says busy Qatar Airways Cargo Port of Gothenburg being 'dragged to its lowest ebb' by dockworker dispute Hapag-Lloyd fleet 'now complete' as latest UASC newbuild ULCV is delivered Analysis special: a Q&A with Panalpina board member Peter Ulber Panalpina expands African perishables network with Interfresh acquisition How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains Foreign airlines suspend Kurdistan flights after Baghdad ban David Ambridge quits air cargo - 'for a life of leisure'

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Congressmen concerned by Puerto Rico Jones Act waiver Vigor unit wins $989 million Army contract Evac to have new private equity owner New ABB solution cuts through ship maintenance "jungle" Conrad wins nine barge order from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Trump authorizes 10-day Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Fincantieri to get control of STX France, but with strings attached

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Send them packing Rules and regulations are not always adhered to, which means the best way to reduce the fire risk to containers... Last Word Global Awards An international crowd assembled at London's National Maritime Museum on Wednesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lloyd's List... Capes drop below $20,000 per day on mixed sentiment Mixed sentiment as brokers feel optimistic but owners and operators concerned about new Chinese policies affecting imports Nicolas Sartini: The turnaround man CMA CGM veteran has led APL through a transition that has taken it from an ailing carrier to winner of... US waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico Waiver takes effect immediately for 10 days and covers all products Trøim formally becomes chair of Golar LNG Change comes after Iain Ross appointed as chief executive Connecting ships ports and people The IMO's new goals will drive sustainability and generate wealth Fears for Europe amid reefer box shortage Maersk's head of reefer management says European boxes could be sacrificed at the expense of the more profitable southern trades A good winter ahead for product tankers Seasonal recovery to come on the heel of optimistic signs of fuel demand Learning in shipping involves communicating SCOPE was about learning through doing, and as an exercise it achieved specific goals Daily Briefing Lloyd's List showcases excellence in shipping at the 2017 Global Awards Korean bourse reviews restarting DSME share trading Final decision expected to be made in 15 days Hapag-Lloyd looks to raise $414m from share sale Company to use proceeds to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes How blockchain could deliver safer global food supplies Blockchain will be a game-changer in the food and shipping sectors over the next decade, says Alan Bullion Fincantieri mulls Australia listing if it wins $27bn newbuilding contract Italian shipbuilder eyes contract to design and build Australia's next generation warship Jones Act will keep hammering Puerto Rico long after Maria Puerto Rico may recover from Hurricane Maria, but Jones Act and higher consumer prices are here to stay France and Italy agree to Fincantieri takeover of STX France Nations agree to allow shipbuilder to operate the Saint-Nazaire yard as they aim to create a European powerhouse in naval... Winding-up order for Titan's parent company raises question mark over shipbuilding plans Titan says Hong Kong court's order to wind up its controlling shareholder Guangdon Zhenrong Energy may have an adverse impact... Trump mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico US president's comments come shortly after Department of Homeland Security rejects Jones Act waiver for the hurricane-hit island Chinese coal imports dealt another regulatory blow Fourth quarter Chinese imports likely to feel the impact of government plans to lower power tariffs for heating purposes North Korea sanctions likely to affect maritime trade, P&I Club warns Ship owners risk losing access to US financial system if they violate sanctions Last Word: Devil may care Shipping firms may meet the regulations by the skin of their teeth Port authority aims to strengthen key Houston Ship Channel in light of Hurricane Harvey damage Port commission 'desperately' seeks more aid for dredging and repairs to make channel fully operational again Heidmar head steps down Company's executive management team will lead the firm in the interim period Law firms have reached a tipping point on next generation Law firms have a stark choice when it comes to future working practices: be prepared to make radical changes, or...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
ILWU pickets shut down work at LA's APL terminal Shipper demand pushes limits of supply chain visibility Great Lakes pilots blast report on higher rates' impact White House waives Jones Act to aid Puerto Rico relief BCOs to gain from digitization of intermodal rail New Karachi terminal sets productivity highs Feeder service gives Chittagong shipper new option China approves US-focused SF Express-UPS joint venture Hapag-Lloyd targets debt levels with new capital increase

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
US-flag fleet faces tough year, or more Leading shipowners and operators say US market will remain slow, with scrapping key step before new orders. McCain takes another swipe at the Jones Act Powerful US senator introduces legislation to exempt Puerto Rico permanently from US cabotage law. Matson CEO: Jones Act a big piece of US GDP Advocates of US cabotage laws cite economic contribution and national security interest as underpinning law. Veniamis delves into kamsarmax newbuilds Golden Union is understood to be the latest name in the frame for new bulkers Cowen still in shipping despite research cuts China's internet giant backs Ever Grand shipping entry Insurer-owned leasing group hires shipping veteran and is backed by Alibaba's Ant Financial among others Einar Lange restructuring effort targets return to shipowning Dock deal aids TOTE chase for Philly order cash Qingdao Beihai adds up to nine VLOCs to orderbook Ship finance and shipowning team of ICBC and China Merchants is set to strike again at Qingdao-based yard with second series of VLOCs Scorpio Bulkers' Fredriksen deal likely a one-off Fresh off Golden Ocean sextet, Scorpio will need equity for more big acquisitions at valuations that likely are not economical DEME wins battle for cable layer at crisis-hit LaNaval Belgian vessel owner looks to have finally secured possession of newbuilding at struggling Spanish yard following foiled attempt to remove it last week Marugame yard investment propels Imabari into major league in Far Eastern shipbuilding Norse shrinks fleet with Viking Eagle sale Kotoku Kaiun buys Thor Dahl newbuilding Dohle fixtures buck stand-off in boxship charter market Boxship bonanza rolls on as buyers snap up feeders Record sales of secondhand boxships show no sign of slowing as charter rates rise New IMO safety guidance issued for bauxite cargoes Eastern Pacific at Hyundai for boxships worth $400m Charterer of newbuildings not disclosed but liner companies are said to be seeking large vessels to stay competitive Cadiou takes BRS control from Jones Shipbroker boss remains chairman as he oversees leadership transition Chairman with unique style seeks orderly transition of power at BRS Tim Jones hands over chief executive role at broking house as digital age creates new challenges GTT vows to show openness on Mark V EDF guides owners to French tax lease model for newbuild Golar's FLNG unit Hilli Episeyo set for yard exit World's first LNG carrier to floating LNG unit conversion prepares to undergo final tests at anchor before heading to Cameroon October date earmarked to firm up Dynagas FSRU deal GTT rethinks containment design for GasLog LNG newbuild French designer finds variations in its insulation performance for its Mark V membrane-type system, prompting industry questions Special-purpose PSVs in 'sweet spot' for conversion Clarksons Platou mixing oil and wind for looming offshore upturn Too little investment means another 'perfect storm' is brewing but this time it may be in shipowners' favour Offshore rig and support vessel sectors on long road to recovery Analysts see signs that the worst is behind us, but the way forward will not be without obstacles Abe and Modi agree on project to improve Alang breakers' yards Japanese-funded programme aims to change the face of Indian shipbreaking Downturn causes huge rise in number of distressed seafarers Stalwart and Unibros join Greek-German S&P feast Pair of Marenave LR1s float into fleet of Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart Warning of rough waters after solid Tank result DD Shipping takes hit on bulker sale Mysterious buyer emerges amid dispute over kamsarmax duo Evripos returns to S&P market after five years Superyacht conversion in line for largest cruiseship yet Samsung sights first dry newbuilds since 1998 Demolition prices fall in Pakistan and Bangladesh Navigare snaps up ultramax to enter dry sector BW Dry Cargo enters cape market with $30m deal Purchase of SwissMarine duo takes asset player into new territory Retirement nowhere on radar for veteran Jones Shipowning carousel poses challenges for new chief executive Harvey's short spike shows changes Storm that ravaged US Gulf had a much different impact on products market than Katrina in 2005

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Panalpina acquires Interfresh Airfreight Handling Panalpina has acquired two perishable logistics companies this year. Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina wil... APMT Gothenburg to hire temporary workers for peak-time flexibility APM Terminals will utilize temporary workers to fill in the gaps during peak cargo seasons. Due to increasing cargo volumes, APM Terminals ... Port Miami posts record-breaking month for container volumes Port Miami broke container traffic records for the month of August. Port Miami handled 99,546 TEUs of containerized cargo in August 2017, 1... DHS temporarily waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Thursday morning approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act for ... OOCL christens fourth 21,413-TEU containership The latest vessel is a nearly identical sister of the OOCL Hong Kong, seen above. OOCL on Sept. 27 commemorated the christening of the OOCL... Hapag-Lloyd initiates capital increase following UASC merger Following the Hapag-Lloyd'd merger with ASC, finalized in May , the German ocean carrier will carry out a capital increase via a new share ... Panama Canal marks 2,000th Neopanamax vessel transit The COSCO Yantian containership on Sept. 26 became the 2,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Panama Canal, after traveling through the expa... Houston Ship Channel in need of dredging after Hurricane Harvey Port of Houston Authority port commission Chair Janiece Longoria on Tuesday stressed the importance of restoring and improving the Houston ... Trade Trends: NAFTA 2.0 The news cycle surrounding renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) changes like the weather, and forecasting the o...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Crude falls after early rally sparks selling pressure NYMEX November crude settled 58 cents lower at $51.56/b. ICE November Brent fell 49 cents to $57.41/b, off an intraday high of $58.65/b. CHINA DATA: Aug residual fuel imports rise 62% on month to 3-month high of 1.63 mil mt Demand of fuel oil from the bonded bunker sector has been more or less stable in recent months. Suez Canal announces 30-50% discount for vessels carying US LNG The announcement was made at the LNG Focus day of the Platts European Gas Summit in Rotterdam. ARA fuel oil stocks build on pause in arbitrage fixtures Currently the tally stands at 1.290 million mt. INTERVIEW: IMO sulfur cap rule to boost demand for bulk liquid storage Due in part to a spur in blending activity, where storage flexibility and fuel compatibility will be paramount. ULSFO bunker price soars to record level on strong futures market Ultra low sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has hit the highest assessed level since the S&P Global Platts assessment began in September 2015, supported by strong gains in futures over the last few weeks. External: Wired Bunkering BP ready to meet IMO new sulfur cap, no need to delay implementation The International Maritime Organization has stipulated a reduction in the maximum sulfur limit in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% from January 2020 onwards. FEATURE: China steams ahead with plans to make Zhoushan a bunkering hub But Singapore, Fujairah to remain dominant bunker hubs. Iraqi parliament votes to punish Kurdistan Regional Govt for vote Iran appears to have already begun complying with Iraqi demands. East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia The premium was last higher on July 7, when it hit $19.16/mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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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