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BRIEFS

September 5, 2018

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EU drops price-fixing controls on European sales of Chinese solar panels Rotterdam invests US$87 million in Brazil's Pecem to create logistics hub Study examines if Tacoma port can be deepened to attract mega ships Mega ship that call at Los Angeles helps port to hit air pollution targets APMT drones are making Chilean cargo handling safer and more efficient Evergreen embraces 50th anniversary ready to move 'full steam ahead' Brussels overall cargo rises 13.1pc in first half, but containers slip 2pc Quebec City appoints ex-Prince Rupert boss to run its new box terminal Kalmar to heighten four cranes at GMP Terminal de France, Le Havre Dogs sniff 190 lbs of cocaine from pineapple laden box in Wilmington port Air China profit up 4pc in first half to US$508.5 million sales up 11.9pc Aeroflot first half profit off 23.3pc to US$93.5 million as fuel prices rise Partial data from forwarders can speed US Customs cargo screening

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Clarification regarding Total Movements article Maersk Line steps up on digitisation to enable paperless trade between India & Nepal Teamleader Logistics gets highest 'SME 1' rating from CRISIL Deendayal Port Trust bags Bulk/ Break Bulk Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2018 First ship arrives at Penna Cement Terminal at Cochin Port AISATS becomes first air cargo terminal operator in India to introduce advanced RFID-based real-time cargo tracking system at Kempegowda International Airport CONCOR substantially increases free time for loaded & empty containers at its terminals The Investment Corporation of Dubai announces launch of ISS Global Forwarding Congratulations to the winners & finalists Panel discussion on unlocking BIMSTEC potential today

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Strengthening European business B&H Worldwide inks pact with Air Baltic Panama Canal - expectations rising Training partners Tiaca and TSA Group Conveying 13 gas turbines across Mexico Converting Sakhalin's railway to broad gauge Ceva operates distribution centre for HAT Foreship creates new management function Port of Melbourne catching up with Sydney and Brisbane AT&T, Softbox, Merck: drone pilot in Puerto Rico Future focus of two ISS in Dubai «Curiosity of the day» New manager for Maria Lanzendorf SF Airlines' second international service ex Shenzhen Noerpel umbrella - a haven for Lebert Estonian rail carrier now on profitable track Eimskip up in Q2

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Underwriters set to ditch costly marine classes, experts warn Intercargo and Isle of Man call for review of fertiliser 'non-hazardous' cargo status Rolls-Royce acquisition presents Kongsberg with an 'ocean of opportunities' Höegh LNG inks USD206 million sale-and-leaseback deal for tenth FSRU Baker Technology executives join CH Offshore in board shakeup Shipping diverted as Typhoon Jebi hits Japan COSCO Wallem wins bid to manage six bulk carriers for CDB Leasing Brazil's sugar exports turn sour TS Lines eyes Hong Kong IPO HMM denies link to Zodiac Maritime box ship orders China strengthens Yangtze River ECA Petrobras paths a fragile turnaround Euronav CEO brands sulphur cap the 'worst' legislation

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Container haulage may be approaching crisis point as peak season looms DSV buys Dutch ecommerce company, while Dubai launches new forwarding firm Air freight rates flutter as global trade starts to cool and tariffs bite Last panamax box ship to sail out of lay-up escapes the scrapping grim reaper 'Port technology the key to unlocking efficiency and smoother supply chains' Johan Ehn appointed GAC managing director in Sweden Three senior appointments at Seko Logistics: CFO, CTO and US VP Hard lessons (thanks, Amazon) breathe new life into retail stores

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Eagle Bulk to retrofit up to 37 ships with scrubbers Consolidated Ship Repair rebrands Virginia Pilots Association opts for Volvo Penta IPS Airbus to equip its RO/RO ships with towing kites DNV GL releases class guideline on autonomous ships Rolls-Royce launches new podded propulsion system Transocean to acquire Ocean Rig for $2.7 billion Thordon adds propeller shaft alignment to service and support offerings Inmarsat and Danelec launch new maritime IoT service Alfa Laval introduces new large UV reactor to PureBallast 3 range

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Langh delivers scrubbers for 12 Norden vessels Danish bulker and tanker operator retrofits a dozen ships to ensure 2020 compliance East-west box rates to firm in fourth quarter Capacity reductions by container lines on the mainlane front haul will lead to higher box freight rates by year-end Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn Transocean shareholders will own about 79% of the combined company while Ocean Rig shareholders will own the rest Japan's LNG imports set to fall LNG demand in Japan will decrease to 75m tonnes in 2025 from 84m tonnes in 2014, according to Rystad... Energy MAN to retrofit BW LPG's dual-fuelled VLGCs MAN sees great potential with the LPG carrier segment for further retrofits owing to environmental and economic benefits Product tanker hits bridge as typhoon strikes Japan Salvage vessels at Kobe-Osaka port reported to have been swept away due to strong winds, says Japanese newspaper Wan Hai close to agreeing major orders Taiwanese shipowner and Asian construction yards are still negotiating the prices for the newbuildings Bureau Veritas keeps the faith in LNG The leading liquefied natural gas classification society downplays fuel environmental concerns Greek ports strike extended Workers say they kept ferry companies afloat during the recession and now that results have improved, they would like a... Intercargo calls for reclassification of ammonium nitrate fertiliser The cargo is currently in Group C, meaning there are no hazards while shipping MSC further withdraws from Felixstowe MSC pulls IPAK service call to UK's largest container port as problems with new terminal operating system cause continuing delays Daily Briefing Freight supply-demand mismatch most apparent on major east-west trades \| SMM offers debate and opportunity \| Capes soften amid delays...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Maersk: Mexico truck challenges persist after ocean import rush Russia rail aim for Asia imports to South and Central Europe California's emission cuts show path forward for other US ports US Gulf Coast ports prep for Tropical Storm Gordon Container lines lag in providing instant quotes India first-half volume jumped 10 percent, on reforms Chittagong expands more direct port delivery to cut handling time

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Eagle Bulk to install up to 37 scrubbers US-listed bulker owner commits to investing in 19 exhaust gas scrubbers at $2m each, may buy 18 more for its fleet of 48 vessels. After China, India shifts to Iranian tankers State refiners switch to NITC tankers to continue Iranian oil imports despite US sanctions. Knot Offshore Partners envisions further growth Shuttle tanker partnership sees better second-quarter results on higher revenue, partly due to earnings from suezmax shuttle tanker bought in March. Capesize market slowdown seen as 'temporary' Analysts believe spot earnings will spring back soon. Diana Shipping re-fixes kamsarmax to Cargill Athens-based bulker owner gets higher rate for 82,200-dwt Medusa (built 2010). Perseveranza sues tug owner Marquette over over collision Italian tanker and bulker owner sues Marquette Transportation for casualty involving tanker and barge in Houston Ship Channel. Lim calls for 'consensus' on emissions challenge The shipping industry cannot succeed in meeting its emissions targets without a consensus, Kitack Lim, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation said today. One quarter of newbuild orderbook fitted with scrubbers Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020 Speaking at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at the SMM technology trade fair in Hamburg, Lim conce Koncar prepared to step away from Uljanik Group Tycoon will exit troubled shipbuilder if another investor found. Pangaea says aluminium collapse cannot be fixed by trade tariffs Rhode Island owner with presence also in bauxite trade says any disruption could present opportunities, but US aluminium producers seem to have accepted reality Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020 Liner boss discusses strategy to cope with rising fuel costs as IMO 2020 kicks in. Airbus to fly fuel-saving kite from ro-ro European operator buys AirSeas kit to reduce fuel costs by 20%. Peter Gast regatta pulls in big names for special year Shipping luminaries were out in force for the Peter Gast regatta with this year's event a celebration of sailing and a tribute to the legendary shipbroker who died this summer. Over 110 boats and more than 1,000 participants took to the water in what was the 36th staging of the event. Organizers report perfect sailing conditions in the Danish South Seas. Shipping heavyweights including Oldendo Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn Swiss giant adds George Economou-chaired rig company after taking over Songa Offshore. VIDEO: Storm smashes tanker into airport bridge Hinode Shipping vessel dragged anchor as Typhoon Jebi hit Osaka, Japan. Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver Boxship owner builds war chest for future acquisitions and investment. Port dispute creates queue of more than 50 bulkers Coal carriers in limbo due to row over fees at Australian terminals. Paris MOU bans tanker that skipped repair yard Rawan had been due to call in Egypt following Cyprus detention. Demolition market boost as cutting begins in Pakistan Scrapping sources confirm Gadani breakers can resume tanker activity. Changjiang Waterway adds dredger newbuild Chinese owner picks Shanghai Zhenhua for latest cutter suction ship. Stefanou brothers snap up second capesize bulker and eye more Greeks' purchase is the second capesize Japan's NS United has sold in two months Louis Dreyfus secures $116m OSV contract French group to install grid for large-scale wind farm off Saint-Nazaire. Singapore on the radar as Polaris Shipping eyes IPO World's largest VLOC owner looking to Lion City for possible $250m float. Auctioned GOL Offshore PSV reactivated Former Malaviya Seven brought out of layup after 688 days. Boa Offshore to sell anchor-handler duo Terms of restructuring mean owner is trying to offload ships operating in Russian market. Hoegh LNG fixes Chinese finance for tenth FSRU Norwegian owner taps China Construction Bank for the first time in $206m sale and leaseback deal for Samsung newbuilding. DSME linked to potential drilling rig orders Odfjell Drilling said to have discussed newbuilding orders with struggling South Korean yard. Unipec looks to have resumed US crude shipments Chinese refiner reportedly charters China VLCC vessel with late September laycan, Baltic fixtures show. Nam Cheong launches renounceable one-for-one rights issue Malaysian offshore vessel builder looking to raising fresh capital to fund creditor's cash-out option ITTF to lobby IMO against deadly decline in ship equipment safety A revived body of technical experts is warning of a deadly decline in the quality of equipment provided by ship suppliers. BT Investment tightens grip at takeover target CH Offshore Singapore company names new chief executive, as acceptance levels for acquisition near 60%.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
NEWS FLASH: House sends Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to Trump for signature Executive Moves: JAXPORT, SEKO, Gebrüder Weiss ILA will vote on contract Thursday USTR, Korea release KORUS amendments 'World trade is cooling off' EU willing to settle trade beef with U.S. The European Commission said it's willing to open negotiations with the U.S. to settle a longstanding World Trade Organization dispute over U.S. beef shipments. Port of Mobile closed to vessel traffic DSV buys S&H to boost e-commerce operations Hub Group sells Mode Transportation

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Argentina hikes taxes on exports to shore up sagging finances Petromoc Bunkering opens new Mozambique bunkering service Oil rally slows as tropical storm concerns abate NYMEX October crude settled 7 cents higher at $69.87/b Tuesday as Tropical Storm Gordon looked set to avoid key Gulf Coast oil infrastructure. Cosmo Oil has no plans to load Iran crude in October Suppliers offer best endeavor clauses in anticipation of Tropical Storm Gordon: sources The Administration Building for the Port of New Orleans will be closed Tuesday, September 4, at 3:00 PM EDT for nonessential workers in preparation for potential weather issues related to Tropical Storm Gordon External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Shell Marine sees major shift in lube oils demand as IMO 2020 nears There will be a need for significant volumes of higher BN cylinder oils to be replaced by BN40 or BN70 grades, Brussel said. UAE's GP Global eyes downstream sector, LPG bottling for growth GP Global also plans to grow its bunker sales by up to 14% by end of 2019. REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Cosmo halts Sakai, Yokkaichi, Chiba shipments on strong typhoon The approach of Typhoon Jebi is expected to disrupt terminal loading. Unipec books two VLCCs for loading US crude despite tariff threat The crude may not necessarily be imported into China and could be traded off to other refiners. Iraq southern exports hit new record in August Averaging 3.549 million b/d over the last three months. Tuapse Sept fuel oil exports set at 485,000 mt, down 41,000 mt from Aug Mediterranean trading has been slim due to ample tonnage in the region. SPECIAL REPORT: Container shipping -- Kinks in the supply chain Arguments this year over the sharp rise in bunker prices and who should foot the bill are dealt with in this report. Gazprom Neft H1 sales of marine fuel up 7.5% in Northwest Russia The largest rise in sales was at Kaliningrad and Baltisk where sales rose 38%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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