BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 31, 2017

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CMA CGM ups Latin America, Carib rate US$750/TEU-$1,500/FEU Nov 15 OOIL box volume up 6.2pc as revenue rises 19pc in first 9 months of 2017 Drewry World Container Index on eight main routes falls 1.2pc last week Hapag-Lloyd to levy 17pc Denmark inland fuel surcharge from December Many innovative measures needed to beat congestion at LA-LB ports Le Havre's HAROPA port pact sells first-in, last-out shipper advantage Canadian National net profit down 1pc to US$748 million as revenue rises 7pc DSV operating profit rises 34.4pc on back of UTi Worldwide acquisition Association of American Railroads' biggest intermodal week in US history Hainan Airlines now flies from Shanghai Pudong to Brussels Airport IAG Cargo 2017 third quarter revenue increases 10.2pc to US$300 million Amazon drone delivery gets closer after Trump order stymies FAA stalling

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
MISC exits Centralised Terminals MOL develops mariner safety education tool using VR goggles MOL enhances operation data collection & monitoring functions for development of 'Next-generation Ship Management Support System' MSC resumes services to Benghazi in Libya NYK Group-supported start-up wins top prize at Singapore's Smart Port Challenge 2017 Taiwan-Hong Kong-Indonesia service set for launch Terminal 3 at Jebel Ali gets capacity hike Chabahar port gets started as an alternate gateway for India Swan Energy, GMB in Concession Agreement to develop India's first FSRU Girish Sangani of Cargo Marketing International appointed as Chairman of CCHAA's GST Sub Committee GST revamp - Respite for exporters

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Fund paves way for Guinea-Sierra Leone border road Rail traffic halted again by storms Morocco Express eased by Marseille Port's new ramp Helmsman change at German shipper's association BME Greiwing erecting new logistics centre Rail collaboration enhances freight services ICS spots progress in CO2 reduction strategy Tigers Germany provides logistics for fashion startup Double appointment at Freja's Swedish branch Latam Cargo carries aid to Puerto Rico Guide to 553 third-party logistics providers Malmo and Cologne - linked by new rail service Management reshuffle at CSX Cosco Shipping Ports revenues on the rise Emirates celebrates ten years to Brazil

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
Privatisation of shipping lender HSH Nordbank enters final phase London told to deliver Islamic marine cover to meet growing demand HOLISHIP blog: double-ended ferry Japanese group Sojitz invests in Spanish LNG terminal Korea Shipping Partnership starts restructuring South Korea-Japan services MOL, MES work to enhance ship management

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
Slack season overcapacity could prove costly to carriers in contract talks Cargo playing a vital role as Delta-Virgin Atlantic JV expands its horizon Shipping lobbies hit back at claims they don't support emissions reduction E-commerce boom in Malaysia a bonus for logistics operators, but last-mile still a challenge Northern powerhouse at the end of the road to Mandalay ESC argues for 70:30 rule for freighter operators at full airports SWG Global brings in a new partner: key accounts specialist Maureen Connors German logistics group takes on Leisure Cargo after Air Berlin collapse

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
Container shipping consolidation could harm competition Navy, USCG issue Draft RFP for Polar icebreaker Helm software helps Ivy Marine gain TSMS certification Tentative agreement with union ends Algoma Central strike Siem Offshore OSCV gets two year bareboat charter ECSA says IMO will adopt ambitious strategy for CO2 reductions New alert underscores piracy risk off Nigeria

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
Distillates to dominate initial post-2020 bunker scene, BofAML predicts Bank predicts only 1,500 ships will be installed with scrubbers by 2020 Glencore cuts coal output guidance by 8m tonnes Heavy rains and industrial action curtail production Daily Briefing What lies behind Cosco Shipping's private placement? HSH Nordbank receives final privatisation bids Unnamed investors staring at €6.1bn shipping portfolio Clean tankers' outlook for 2018 still lacklustre Though supply shocks could lead to rate spikes at times, says Court Smith Shipping facing new CO2 measures as early as 2018 IMO agrees on potential timeline but not everyone shares the same sense of urgency Buy Rickmers, get $200,000 top golf club membership free Chief executive sacked on spot after divulging price sensitive information, restructuring plan reveals Cosco eyes $1.9bn fundraising to finance orderbook Cosco Shipping Holdings to issue new shares to up to 10 investors Class takes on shipbuilding balancing act Regulations, digitalisation and weak markets will mean even greater dependency on class Pickup in scrapping lifts hopes of a tankers recovery Demolition of crude carriers finally resumes as owners seek to rebalance supply-demand fundamentals Fight for market share threatens carriers' contract negotiations Lines are maintaining too much capacity ahead of annual long-term price setting, Drewry says HPH Trust reports 47% slump in profits Volumes up, but rationalisation of liner services weighs on revenues US Gulf activity supports handysizes Segment to see comfortably firm rates in the following weeks, say brokers Singapore extends port concessions until June 30 next year Port authorities continue with concessions amid difficulties faced by a number of shipping segments India ships first wheat cargo via Iran's port of Chabahar For India, Chabahar is an opportunity to diversify its economic and trade partners and bypass rival Pakistan Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding is willing to take lower-priced orders to meet its target, says vice-president The company hopes to bag 40 orders next year to keep its yards busy until 2020 CSIC firms up $3.3bn debt-to-equity swap plan Subsidiary yards seeing high inventory levels and non-performing orders CIMC back in the black on container shipping industry recovery Profit figure was in line with its earlier forecasts Triyards asks Singapore exchange for more time to post results Shipbuilder in the process of restructuring its finances Algoma ends strike after tentative deal with labour union A total of 54 employees of Algoma Tankers had been on strike since October 21

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
'Logistics insourcing' leverages tech to cut shipper costs Ferromex sounds alarm on rocketing cargo thefts China considers cuts to Belt and Road rail rate subsidies Cosco to use $2 billion share sale to fund mega-ships Short-lived strike adds to Chittagong woes Dallas packaging center to seek West Coast resin exports Shippers fear Europe rail unable to handle volume jumps Chennai wins ro-ro service under India-Bangladesh shipping pact Carriers' lack of Asia-Europe service cuts to weaken contract rates

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
DeepOcean in hunt for new chief executive Chief operating officer Ottar M'land set to fill position temporarily at offshore vessel operator. Danaos returns to profit amid charter contracts Last year's third quarter was negatively impacted by Hanjin bankruptcy. Star Bulk further expands into logistics management Company plans to bring logistics expertise to kamsarmax and geared bulk carriers. Lion Shipbrokers adds to chartering desk Athens-based multi-service ship brokering firm welcomes trilingual expertise to its roster. Algoma signs deal with striking officers Canadian diversified shipowner says officers will start returning to tankers after six day walkout. SALT dishes up winter kamsarmax fixture Scorpio-owned kamsarmax fetches rate well above company guidance for next earnings period. Cosco Energy eyes over $800m from share sale Fundraising effort comes as the Hong Kong-listed owner books quarterly profit. Wells Fargo bearish on tanker stocks over the long-term Major gains expected, however, in short-term and long-term tanker rates. Siem Offshore fixes Stingray for two years Oslo-listed owner finds term work for subsea construction ship. Deutsche Bank cuts loan provisions to $213m Third quarter credit quality remained high, German lender says. Wall Street estimates point to third quarter loss for Euronav Tanker giant predicted to book red ink for the three months to the end of September. Palumbo gives Silversea veteran an ice makeover Maltese yard carries out two months of conversion work on Silver Cloud. ESL to expand bulker chartering business Finnish owner bringing in smaller ships for niche markets. Clarksons marks up VLCC prices after latest sales Brokerage increases its published price levels for modern assets after Gener8 and Dynacom deals. Cosco Shipping Development sees quarterly profit fall Hong Kong-listed leasing firm reports lower bottom line for the three months to end of September. Hill Dickinson's Pittordis dies at 55 Law firm says head of marine suffered short illness after 30 years of service. Cosco Shipping lines up $1.94bn share issue Giant Chinese state owner plans private placement to raise cash for boxship newbuildings. Investor ups interest in Troim's Borr Drilling Folketrygdfondet's latest purchase takes stake in drilling company to almost $110m. Hutchison Port Trust positive on US and European economies Singapore-listed port company says both US and European economies are progressing for now. CSIC pushes up nine-month earnings Chinese state shipbuilder boosted by lower costs despite revenue fall. Glencore fixes Scerni aframax pair on time charter contracts Italian owner said to have locked away its only two owned vessels on time charter. Burning ro-pax abandoned Passengers take to life rafts after fire on Indonesia's Dharma Kencana II. Glory Ships bulker grounds in German storm Tow lines from tug repeatedly broken in seven-metre swells off Langeoog. Capital Product open to crude and products tanker dropdowns Jerry Kalogiratos likes the look of both aframax and MR tonnage in the MLP's pipeline. Vroon wins more work for subsea support ship Dutch owner's VOS Stone to follow E.On wind farm work with job for VBMS. LNG spot rates rising but equities resist Freight rates have seen meaningful progress in past few weeks but stocks have not, analysts say. Teekay Corp sends idle FSO for scrap New York-listed company thought to have fetched up to $10m from demolition deal. Chengxi Shipyard scoops Nova bulkers Chinese owner wins chip carrier contract from Singapore owner. DSME shares crash 57% on trading resumption Korean yard's improved finances prompt lifting of suspension by stock exchange. Several bids lodged for HSH Nordbank German state owners starting final sales negotiations as potential buyers meet deadline. Sojitz invests in Spanish LNG Terminal Japanese trading house expands global gas footprint with stake in Mugardos facility. Astomos recruits Elgas for LPG bunker study Australian gas distributor is the latest to join Japanese company's planned bunker revolution. Wisdom ship lifts first Bethune potash cargo Canadian mine's debut fertilizer shipment heads for Asia on Taiwan-owned handysize bulker. Singapore tightens security around crews Immigration & Checkpoints Authority says seafarers must now report to one of four designated offices.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
Heartland's profits tumble in Q3 2017 Heartland Express, Inc.'s net income tumbled 37 percent year-over-year during the third quarter of 2017 to $7.9 million. In addition to th... Trump directs USDOT to test integrating drones into national airspace The US is launching an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local government... Port of NY/NJ's box volumes skyrocket in September The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 573,458 TEUs in September, jumping 15.2 percent year-over-year, the port reported. Auto units ... CN, NS launch new joint service aimed at reducing transit times around Chicago As a major rail hub, Chicago has been plagued with congestion and delayed transit times. Canadian National (CN) Railways and Norfolk Southe... OOIL revenues jump 26% in Q3 2017 OOIL, the parent company of OOCL, posted a 5 percent growth in volumes. Orient Overseas International Ltd. (OOIL), parent of Hong Kong-base... ACI: Global YTD airfreight traffic rises 8.7%, monthly demand up 10% Global air freight traffic reached a three-month peak in August, with a 10.5 percent global increase that brought year-to-date growth to 8.... Germany considers selling Deutsche Bahn's logistics arm Germany's Finance Ministry said in a document that a complete or partial sale of Schenker AG, the logistics arm of state-owned rail operato... U.S. imposes duties on Chinese aluminum foil imports The Commerce Department on Friday announced that the United States will begin collecting antidumping duties on aluminum foil imports from C... IMO climate talks conclude with no concrete CO2 reduction goals The International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks concludedlast week with the publishing of a strategy draft, but no concrete goa...

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OCTOBER 30, 2017
US fuel oil prices at highest since June 2015 US fuel oil prices Monday were assessed by S&P Global at their highest levels since June 2015 on a rising crude market along with local supply tightness. ANALYSIS: Wide Brent/WTI spread likely drawing US crude stocks US crude exports have jumped since late September, rising freight rates could hurt arbitrage, gasoline flows from Europe to US down sharply. Hamburg bunker operations resume after Storm Hewart Bunker operations at the Port of Hamburg are back to normal after storm Hewart caused delays over the weekend. Russian St Petersburg MGO discounts to Rotterdam widest in 8 months St Petersburg marine gasoil's discount to Rotterdam hit its widest in over eight months Friday. Med bunkers exceed two-year highs on HSFO backwardation Bunker fuel prices at a range of ports in the Mediterranean reached their highest points in over two years Friday, supported by tight availability in high sulfur fuel oil in the region. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Bank of America forecasts 1,500 scrubbers on ships by 2020 The bank forecasts 1,500 ships will have the technology installed by 2020. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: ICE Brent crude stays at 27-month highs in Asia trade Iraq ramps up southern crude export capacity to 4.6 million b/d The increased capacity comes after the completion of a new single point mooring facility. Saudi crown prince reiterates backing for OPEC cut extension "The high demand for oil has absorbed the increase in shale oil production," the crown price said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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