BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 6, 2018

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Kerry Logistics to build Georgian CT, widening role in Caspian landbridge APL returns to roots, names US-flagged ships after late presidents Berths 11 and 12 to be built at France's Port 2000 in Le Havre US tariffs unlikely to mean big changes in supply chains: experts European shipping wants more women to join the industry Long Beach port wins grant to electrify container handling vehicles India's container import plan to cut cost and transit times Chittagong container volume up 12pc in fiscal year DHL eCommerce launches same-day delivery in Thailand 14 big tankers opt for scrubbers to meet IMO sulphur cap deadline Troubled HNA Group's chairman Wang killed in fall off cliff in France Emirates SkyCargo flies record number of Mumbai mangoes Amazon seeks independent truckers to do US deliveries nationwide Air cargo rates slip in May but are expected to rise again

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JULY 5, 2018
APL deploys US President-named vessels for enhanced Eagle Express 1 service Evergreen Line's China India Express 3 service makes maiden call at Hazira OOCL announces the reshuffle of Middle East services TKPL celebrates Founder's Day through social initiatives Trade wars likely to be damaging to container shipping, says report FIEO proposes strategy for additional exports of $ 100 bn in two years

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JULY 5, 2018
IMO launches Mediterranean ECA study London can confront the miserable marine market challenges, says Lloyd's Beale Marine insurers warned to digitise or risk being left behind by clients Port of Corpus Christi approves bond package to finance infrastructure development EOI sought for Cairns Shipping Development Project HMM to fix scrubbers to POSCO ships NYK Line, JMU launch LNG-powered Newcastlemax Loss of Djibouti terminal concession is bad news for US, says congressman KOBC to fund H-Line's bulk carriers in first deal since launch Spanish owners look to boost their flag competitiveness Malaysia suspends key Belt and Road rail project Repairs keep Turkish shipbuilders afloat amid regional turmoil Marinakis' Capital group eyes up to eight LNG carriers

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JULY 5, 2018
Acute pilot shortage and fewer available freighters likely to drive faster drone adoption First deepsea box terminal at Haiphong opens and eyes a mainline call Gefco and Berge form JV to target growing Spanish automotive logistics sector Yang Ming opts for greener containerships as it renews its charter fleet Succeed at The Loadstar, and we'll push you out of a plane... Air freight volumes look to have resumed a modest uptrend CAL readies for ex-Jade 747 as ACE Belgium Freighters prepares for take-off

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JULY 5, 2018
VIDEO: BC Ferries eyes construction of five new double-enders Cat Multi-Engine Optimizer helps Vroon gain major fuel savings Bisso Towing orders 6,800 bhp ASD tractor tug Mitsubishi launches ferry with a space travel theme LNG fueled 200K DWT bulker concept design gains AiP WinGD books milestone order for 100th X-DF engine

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JULY 5, 2018
Forty UK maritime firms sign gender equality pledge Pledge marks first step to redressing gender pay gap in UK maritime industry and ending the male-dominated leadership at majority... Could leasing ballast water treatment systems work? FloLease is betting on the leasing model, claiming it derisks the BWT system by monitoring it throughout the lease's duration Merchant ship's armed guards fight off Red Sea attackers Vessel and crew emerge unscathed from incident off Yemen's Hanish Islands No container spike ahead of tariffs Shippers stay calm ahead of first shots in trade war Aust set to leave Harper Petersen Hamburg outfit now part of Zeaborn Customer focus and modernisation can see off all challenges, Inga Beale tells marine insurers Industry participants need to foster innovation and sing the praises of the London market, conference hears Wista International joins IMO Wista received an overwhelming level of support from IMO member states following a sustained lobbying effort by Wista International executive... Viewpoint: Alarming incidents There is a compelling need for navigators not to become too wedded to their electronic pilots but to maintain old skills... Stolt-Nielsen earnings undermined by vessel impairments Rising bunker prices to continue having a negative impact on spot freight rates for chemical tankers, says owner Five risks to check: LNG shipping Bullishness is justified for the most part, but trade risks and supply worries could prove obstacles Daily Briefing Ardmore's Gurnee expects summer rebound in MR tanker demand \| Five risks to check: Product tankers \| Tariffs threaten 1%... NYK and JMU complete LNG-fuelled capesize design Design has passed inspection by ClassNK and obtained approval in principle Ezion and TSC join hands in liftboat business Under the partnership, Ezion is responsible for vessel operation and marketing while TSC is in charge of funding IMO starts Mediterranean ECA study The report is expected to be finalised by spring 2019

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JULY 5, 2018
Brazil customs officers suspend strike after politician's intervention Covenant buys Landair to meet dedicated trucking demand Chances of federal ELD easing dim on latest petition rejection Bank's push of cross-border trade blockchain complicates single platform aim Maersk further expands India cold chain services NY-NJ exports rebound amid tariff pressures DP World Djibouti terminal loss seen bad for US interests

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JULY 5, 2018
S&P gives better outlook on Panama Canal Credit ratings agency says ongoing use of expanded locks by major shipping lines means steady income. Pemex tenders for floating LNG import terminal Five-year charter of vessel-based regasification for LNG aims to bring gas to underserved region. Libya tanker transits at halt, P&I club warns Ongoing civil war in major oil producer pushes daily earnings in Mediterranean market in the red. Investor takes 8.4% of Grindrod Shipping Newshelf 1279 buys 1.6 million shares of recently US-listed spinoff of South African industrial conglomerate Grindrod. Siepmann sees scope for global growth at Braemar NAVES After 70 years, is it time to carve up the IMO cake differently? The international maritime regulator cannot afford to ignore tough questions about the way it operates, its level of funding and how it treats some of its smaller members Condition of CV Stealth 'effectively past repair' Geden fraud allegations fly as Vafias-Karamehmet feud grows Vafias-linked Psara Energy claims in US court it has proof that the ownership of the Advantage Tankers' fleet remains in the hands of the Karamehmet family Harvey Gulf takes 'just 77 days' to exit bankruptcy Panache and a good name alone can't sell shipping on Wall Street GoodBulk's failure to find investor support for its $140m Nasdaq IPO shows how the appetite of US equity markets has changed since the last boom Top Ships seeks further funding after 'great deal' with Cargill Chief executive and company founder cover VesselMan's bases Ocean Network Express holds ONE big party in Singapore ONE wants to be large enough to survive but 'small enough to care' VesselMan drives digital 'no-brainer' for costly dry-dockings Digital platform has the potential to cut owners' global dry-docking bills and increase efficiency and transparency, according to Glenn Edvardsen and Stig Linna Lawyers seek WeChat data after bulker and tank barge collide Two docks are out of action at Houston port after crash between Chinese-owned handysize and Jones Act vessel LNG shipping out of sync with new plants Traders say tight vessel market will give way as growth in new LNG production slows down LNG carrier repaired after breakdown Two Arc7 LNG ships head east but ice slows their progress Dynagas pulls its trio of LNG carriers from The Cool Pool General manager says pooling venture will continue and could be opened up to other ship types Odedra accepts chief commercial role at Tellurian Hoegh LNG leading line to scoop Sharjah FSRU work Cheniere keeps tabs on LNG ship market World spinning around Istanbul at annual shipbrokers' dinner Mozambique LNG limbers up to select shipowners New Anadarko shipping chief outlines strategy to acquire access to 16 LNG carriers for planned project Blockaded Qatar swings axe on charters of foreign offshore ships Shipowners who feel they have no connection to the countries aligned against Qatar are still suffering from the blockade Time is running out for EU to get its act together over recycling rule The roster of yards allowed to scrap EU-flagged vessels from next year will fall far short of adequate capacity, writes Nikos Mikelis of GMS Defence focus for USMMA's 75th celebration Campaign will air concern over China's spending on merchant marine amid US shortfall of merchant mariners Teams fired up for dragon boat racing Participants will need to move quickly to secure a spot at September's charity event US maritime focus seen lacking as nation falls to Paris 'grey' list Casualty expert says move by maritime regulatory group shows drop in oversight of US-flag fleet performance LOF amendments are costing us money, salvors complain ISU gripe follows insurers' reservations over changes to emergency response contracts Pistiolis takes suezmax tally at Hyundai to four Greek shipowner exercises options at a time when scrubber-fitted crude tankers are hot property Louis Group makes almost $1m profit sending oldest cruiseship for scrap Individual investor takes top CPLP stake Zhengxu He buys a 6.23% interest in Evangelos Marinakis-led MLP as shipowner enters LNG market. GTT to take tank builder's role for Ponant ship French membrane designer tests the waters with first EPC job for custom-built units Aegean explores $1bn Mercuria Energy partnership Geneva-based commodities group plans to provide $1bn trade finance agreement to support troubled Aegean's credit facilities. First Ship Lease strikes refinancing deal Fresh facilities from Hellenic Bank and Chailease International take care of $110m in debt. Marinakis in 10-vessel LNG newbuild deal with Hyundai Letter of intent with South Korean shipbuilding giant will see Greek owner make a substantial entry into a new arena alongside his son Greek owner Soloi tied to bulker buy Deal would double the company's standing in the panamax market. Sberbank pursues $205m in Palmali bankruptcy case Turkish tanker owner's Russian subsidiary vows to revive fortunes as Mansimov-led group announces new charters. BlackRock boosts its say at Subsea 7 Vroon OSV test reveals 100,000-litre fuel saving Use of multi-engine optimiser technology will cut bunker bill for Dutch owner. Awilco LNG finds term work for WilForce Norwegian owner eyes $26m in EBITDA from new charter deal. Aust heads for 'big animal' Blue Net Chartering Container broker Simon Aust heads to Costamare-Dohle chartering venture. Stolt-Nielsen beats forecasts in the second quarter Market appears to have bottomed out, says owner, but rising bunker prices hurting bottom line. HNA co-founder falls to his death Bulker and boxship group's chairman Wang Jian was taking photos on parapet in France, police said. Vessel impairments hit Stolt-Nielsen in second quarter Market appears to have bottomed out, says owner, but rising bunker prices hurting bottom line. Ezion teams with TSC Group in liftboat venture Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator hopes new partner will help to provide capital. IMO starts Mediterranean emission control area study Investigation will assess the benefits, costs and feasibility as well as the implications for shipowners. Research centre to boost Singapore's maritime competitiveness Faculty aims to improve port sector's technical know-how, efficiency and productivity.

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JULY 5, 2018
Mexico fully implements retaliation against U.S. metal tariffs Mexico on Thursday completed its second round of retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs steel and aluminum, installing additional duties of 20 percent to 25 percent on several U.S. meat and dairy exports. Evacuated ship sinking off coast of India The SSL Kolkata , which caught fire while en route from Krishnapatnam to Kolkata on June 14, is sinking. Ocean Alliance scales back on Asia-Mideast trade The Ocean Alliance - comprised of CMA CGM, APL, OOCL, COSCO and Evergreen Line - is decreasing its number of loops on the Asia-Middle East trade from five to four at the end of July. Commentary: A more intelligent shipping document Shipping today is changing, and while there are those who are still traditional in their approach, the companies that are embracing technology are experiencing the benefits of the digitalization wave firsthand. On the Surface: Recruitment drive Although many trucking companies are increasing pay, the low unemployment rate is one big reason why it is difficult for them to recruit drivers. Heavy-duty truck ordering continues at record pace Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 41,800 units in June, a whopping 140 percent year-over-year increase and the most ever for the month, according to preliminary data from freight forecaster FTR Transportation Intelligence. U.S. rail volumes up 3.7 percent in first half of 2018 Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in June grew 4.2 percent to 2.24 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads. Port of Oakland adopts FY 2019 budget The Port of Oakland adopted a $494.2 million budget for fiscal year 2019, which began Sunday. BIS authorizes some commerce with ZTE to resume The Bureau of Industry and Security on Monday issued a temporary authorization, to expire Aug. 1, for all U.S. persons to engage in several types of transactions with Chinese telecommunications company ZTE, which has been

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JULY 5, 2018
Saudi oil surge struggles to offset OPEC's woes Saudi Arabia lifted production in June to an 18-month high, but that was barely enough to move the needle for OPEC as a whole Global bunker supplier Aegean gets credit support from Mercuria Aegean Marine Petroleum said Thursday it had reached an agreement with energy and commodity group Mercuria RMG 380 CST bunker price softens on increased cutterstock availability The European RMG 380 CST grade of bunker fuel has softened marginally, as cutterstock availability begins to improve Prompt Rotterdam bunker fuel market 'tight' for first time in 2018: traders For the first time this year the Rotterdam spot bunker fuel market has been described as "tight" Singapore cracking margin against Dubai rebounds to $4/b mark on improving fundamentals The uptick reflected an ongoing recovery in the physical spot market. SHIPPING QUARTERLY, Dry Bulk: Panamax fixtures slow into Q3 The issue of new sanction lists from the US and retaliation from China has been putting pressure on commodity buyers and on shippers. FUTURES: Crude moves lower on Trump tweet ahead of US stocks data "Watch the EIA report due today as US markets return for confirmation of the supply drop," IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said. Saudi Arabian oil supply capabilities in spotlight as market tightens Saudi Arabia has changed its tone since May, reassuring consumers that it is willing to balance the market.

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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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