BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 6, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate slips 1.2pc to US$752/TEU, but rises 0.7pc to USWC China hurting as Sino-American trade war tariffs weaken PMI numbers APL ships cargo to aid recovery and relief efforts in typhoon-hit Saipan Russia's exports grow 16.6pc, making near box recovery to pre-crisis levels Matson cuts Marshall Islands transits by up to 8 days with new loop 11-Pacific nation Japanese-led free trade pact to activate in 2019 United Parcel Service names woman head of Global Freight Forwarding Yilport orders 6 quay cranes and 18 RTGs for Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar DHL provides end-to-end solution in shipping rubber for tyres Singapore chandler stokes plans to become 'Amazon of shipping' Bankrupt Alitalia attracts bids from EasyJet, Delta and Italy's. railway Qatar's automated airmail management systems goes live worldwide Korea's Jeju International Airport upgrades baggage screening system

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port Maersk launches instant booking confirmation Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

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Getting the balance right Russian group acquires South African rail facility IDS Logistik enlarges hub Forty years of Samba for Leschaco Rising volumes at Port Everglades Bioethanol truck hits Nordic roads Singpost launches Smart Post and last mile solution Geodis fills freight forwarding MD post in Germany XPO banks on strategic expertise won from Goldman Sachs Third runway in Munich - dream on till 2023 APL reorganises Asian network Basel airport celebrates Iata Ceiv Pharma certification Hudson Bay railway line reopening at end of November "Curiosity of the Day" Railfreight expert bowing out of DB Cargo Eurogate Tanger terminal receiving new cranes More LCL services for road and rail sectors Bangalore, Brazil and Ho Chi Minh City

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Saudi port operator expects 18% volume boost this year Brexit won't affect London's status as leading arbitration centre, say law firms SITC adds three more box ships at Yangzijiang Hunter Group raises VLCC orders to 10 SPP Shipbuilding factory sold to marine engineering business TMS Cardiff Gas adds two more LNG carriers Nissen Kaiun adds more feeder units at Hyundai Mipo South Korean shippers pledge to support compatriot shipowners

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
2M confirms reintroduction of AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop next month Freighter airline Swiftair continues its upward trajectory with purchase of Cygnus Good news and bad for UK rail freight: more funding, but higher user fees Analysis: days of reckoning loom for AP Møller Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd NEW Loadstar Long Read: Gateway Georgia Jack Ma bemoans 'stupid' trade war; but South-east Asia is upbeat Antje Lochmann is new MD of Geodis freight forwarding in Germany

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Matson reports increased earnings Tototheo to market TMS environmental compliance solution in Cyprus Stena Bulk vessel deters pirate attack off Yemen Conrad Shipyard to build second Olmsted wicket lifter Wärtsilä integrated solutions chosen for Baleària's LNG fueled 125 m cat

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Total could partner on Sempra Energy's North American LNG export projects Total may also acquire an equity interest in ECA LNG, a development on Mexico's west coast that will have a significant shipping cost... Golar LNG expects growing project pipeline to fuel cashflow Tor Olav Troim company expects average rates to reach $70,000 per day to $80,000 per day for all ship types... Down but nicht raus Hamburg celebrated its 70th edition of the infamous Eisbeinessen on Friday Expanding Monjasa announces credit line from JP Morgan Sales volumes in the Americas grew to 650,000 tonnes in 2017 from 400,000 tonnes a year earlier Controversy grows with India's new cabotage rules India's transhipment business has emerged as a beneficiary of the changes Asia-Europe capacity cutting must go deeper, says Drewry Addressing the supply/demand imbalance on the Asia-Europe trade will prove even more vital in the coming weeks as contract negotiations... Daily Briefing Aegean Marine Petroleum reveals huge fraud losses \| EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances \| Iran's... China Merchants signs port deal with Liaoning province CMG, via a subsidiary, will pay Yuan99.6m ($14.4m) for the new shares to be issued by Liaoning North East Asia... Idan Ofer eyes BW chemical tanker fleet Acquisition would make Singapore-based Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector, with a fleet of 33 vessels Xi pledges to further open up China's economy Xi pledges China's imports of goods and services will top $3trn and $1trn, respectively, by 2033, from about $1.7trn and... POSH cuts losses as offshore sector slowly revives POSH claws back some losses on good performance in offshore accommodation sector Murmansk Shipping teams with VostokCoal affiliate for Arctic coal transport First shipment by strengthened ice-class vessels is due for next year Intra-Asia specialist SITC adds to fleet with Yangzijiang trio Latest order adds to feeder operator's fleet expansion APM Terminals Bahrain to list on that nation's bourse The listing will be the first for a transport and logistics company on the local stock exchange

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
India starts inland waterway container service US truck employment breaks records but shortage remains Top carriers serving US trades see share shrink Brunswick expands to meet increasing roll-on, roll-off demand Tech innovation to transform logistics; just not yet Agriculture giants eye blockchain amid shipping industry skepticism

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL While naming the receipts for waivers on Iranian crude imports sanctions, Washington has boosted the sanction list and 12 newbuildings are subject to secondary sanctions. Matson raises expectations for fourth quarter Matt Cox-led company sees better shipping business as year closes out. Yard suspects sabotage on ferry newbuild Flensburger contacts police over valve "manipulation" on Irish Ferries' WB Yeats. Kim Heng improves quarterly results Singaporean OSV owner boosts revenue on more chartering and towage contracts. Ro-pax demolishes Swedish lighthouse Tallink ship crashed into structure at Remmargrund, coast guard says. Witness in Greek scuttling case fears he will be killed UK court rules identity of exiled whistleblower can be revealed in insurers' legal battle over Brillante Virtuoso Equinor set to take pick of anchor-handlers Free tonnage list grows for rig move, but rates up on last year. Flares fired at suspicious Red Sea skiffs UKMTO issues second warning in two days after approach by two boats to cargoship. Nanjing Tanker on track to become the first relisted A-Share stock Chinese state-owned tanker owner has received approval from the SSE to be relisted following improvements in business operations. ESL Shipping adds another bulker Finland's ESL Shipping has added another bulker to its fleet in a deal carried out by its recently acquired AtoB@C. ESL targets Baltic biofuel cargoes It said the Swedish subsidiary had acquired an unnamed ice-class 1A 4,100-dwt ship built in 2000. AtoB@C operated the vessel under a long-term time charter previously. It also owns the sistership. The two units in question, Transforza and Transl Vitol and IFM take control of energy storage company Trader and shipowner Vitol is teaming up with IFM Investors to take control of Dutch energy storage company VTTI. Its Vitol Investment Partnership II (VIP) and the fund manager have agreed to acquire Buckeye Partners' 50% interest in the company. VTTI will then be owned 50% by IFM and 50% by Vitol and VIP. It will continue to be managed by an independent management team led by CEO Rob Nijst. Fredriksen says farewell to two Seatankers directors Departure of two men linked to equity investments continues period of active staff turnover. Kuok's POSH expects further OSV impairments Singapore-listed owner cuts loss but sees challenges ahead. SCI loss grows despite ship sales Indian owner sees more red ink in second quarter. Noble Group claims could hit $4.2bn UK court reveals Vitol and COFCO as creditors, while restructuring returns could be only 25% if those owed money don't guarantee new finance. Transmed enters suezmax tanker market with Teekay deal Greek owner buys its first conventional crude tanker in transaction which shows firming prices Golar LNG Partners sees third quarter profit rise After cutting quarterly distributions last month, Golar LNG Partners posted net income attributable to owners of $49m for the third quarter. The Tor Olav Troim-lead company posted quarterly operating income of $62m, with the Golar Maria starting a 10-month charter in August and the Golar Freeze beginning a 15-year charter offshore Jamaica. Both figures represent growth from the second quarter. Golar LNG boosts dividend on back of Hilli Episeyo cash flow Tor Olav Troim-led company also expected to reap the rewards of improving spot market. Odfjell-managed drillship sold for $262.5m Deepsea Metro I going to Asia after deal signed. Cruise industry concerned about skills shortage With 120 cruiseships on order, cruise executives are wondering who is going to operate them. Monjasa inks debut JP Morgan Chase loan Bunker and tanker group strikes deal with new lender after US growth. Zodiac Maritime linked to Nisshin capesize Eyal Ofer company believed to have paid $29m for bulker. Murmansk Shipping signs five-year Arctic coal deal Russian owner will ship bulker cargoes for VostokCoal affiliate. VIDEO: Tanker hits two ships in Taiwan Tanker and boxship bashed in incident at Kaohsiung. Mokster PSV signs up with NATO Stril Mar takes time out from usual operations to join operation Trident Juncture. H Vogemann makes it three bulkers at Taizhou Kouan German owner adds another open-hatch ship at Chinese yard. Germany's MST fined $3.2m over US oil pollution Previously convicted shipowner committed environmental crimes while on probation. Petronas completes first LNG bunker loading at Johor Malaysian oil major says successful operation makes it a "front runner" for regional market. APM Terminals Bahrain set for domestic IPO Public offering a proxy on the Kingdom's growing non-oil economy, says lead manager. SITC back at Yangzijiang for more feeder boxships Hong Kong-listed liner firm takes newbuilding tally at favourite Chinese shipbuilder to nine.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
UPS Freight halting LTL pickups ahead of contract vote Teamsters are expected to weigh in on an agreement with the freight division later this week. Tech Connections: How do we clear up visibility issues? Drewry's Philippe Salles says the sheer volume of data required to provide granular track-and-trace details is a challenge to manage and decipher. Trump drops Mauritania from trade preference roster A required annual review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act found that hereditary slavery in the country remains a concern.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Sanctions waivers, expected US crude build drive crude off intraday highs Oil futures dipped in a late-session selloff to settle mixed on Monday as the market continued to digest the impact of US sanctions on Iran while also eyeing a potential stock build last week. Nigeria set to export first Egina crude cargo in January The first cargo from Nigeria's newest oil field Egina will be exported in January. NuStar sees opportunities in Permian Basin takeaway crunch NuStar, a liquids terminal and pipeline provider, is ramping up its project inventory, including truck and rail projects in the Permian Basin. ANALYSIS: Asian sour crude markets bearish on possible sanctions waiver Market participants said medium grades would take a hit if additional supply emerges from waiver of Iran sanctions. Tanker companies DHT, Frontline order more scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms Scrubbers momentum continues to build in the run up to 2020. States should report on availability of compliant fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule: IBIA Some "commercial realities" make it challenging for states to report availability in an effective manner, IBIA said. FUTURES: Crude falls as Iran sanctions impact worries recede "We will provide the list of the eight jurisdictions on Monday," Pompeo told reporters on Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

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DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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