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BRIEFS

December 6, 2018

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Whats, whens and hows of Sino-US trade truce remain unexplained China's manufacturing growth in November slips to fresh two-year low MSC, CMA CGM lay out new fuel rules that will apply from January 1 State-backed major container shipping firms define new market reality Canadian Pacific signs 4-year labour contract with mechanics union Containerships are biggest source of air pollution in Hong Kong today US seeks comments on stringent labelling, advertising for wine, spirits When Hapag's 17,500-TEUer loads 18,609 TEU - and gets away with it Chittagong sets new monthly volume record - 265,165 TEU in November Report: Global Air Freight Containers Market Outlook 2018-23 Panalpina ready to handle perishables with Nairobi cold storage Xiamen Airlines takes delivery of Boeing's 2000th aircraft built for China ABC flies 200 Dutch dairy cattle to Yuzhno Sakhalinsk in Russia Airlines for America hails new US-UK Open Skies accord

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050 New cyber security clause for shipping in the works NYK launches ship management platform to reduce onboard duties & make use of big data OOCL to extend East Mediterranean service network to the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent through EM3 service Refund of IGST paid on exports of goods done from non-EDI sites Vehicles, metals, seafood & pharma playing a key role in India's international trade BMCT achieves new productivity benchmark & develops closer customer links Port of New York & New Jersey sets all-time record in Oct. Allianz collaborates with ESR to establish logistics investment platform in India Growth projected at 7.4 pc for 2018-19, 7.5 pc for 2019-20 India & Peru ink agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in Customs matters

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Fleet expansion and digitalisation EU laurels for Fiege USD 300 million for North American facilities Dunkirk sees good prospects for alternative fuel Expanding into Canada Saint Nicholas and the Gypsy Girl New force takes charge of Hermes site in Löhne Hydrogen facility to be built in Auckland 300 new trucks to haul Brazilian soybeans Embargos change for two landlocked countries JLC supporting Nova Systems in France Gira Giersiepen lays foundations for the future "Curiosity of the Day" Containers by hyperloop in Hamburg? Sending HGVs by rail - made easy with R2L Panalpina doubles cold storage space at Nairobi airport External relations in new hands at port of Seattle

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Demand surge on the transpacific calms as G20 deal eases tariff hike fears Maersk unveils ambitions to be operating a zero-emission fleet by 2050 Cargolux sticks with Champ as it develops its core cargo platform CMA CGM first container line to sign up with Freightos online booking New automated e-commerce facility in New Jersey a milestone for DHL Lufthansa Cargo takes minority share in digital booking platform cargo.one Four trophies for The Loadstar specialists at Seahorse journalism awards 2018 UPS, FedEx shares fall as Morgan Stanley sees rising competition from 'Amazon Air' Mike Duggan joins TVS Asianics to head air freight operations Market Insight: private equity shows how it is done, with EV Cargo

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Scrubber manufacturers: Singapore gets it wrong on wash water Maersk: Carbon neutral vessels must be viable by 2030 MAN Cryo develops liquefied hydrogen marine fuel system Eight more Cheoy Lee tugboats to have MacGregor deck machinery Pacific Green Marine to supply Scorpio scrubbers Owners switch BWTS choice to USCG approved Alfa Laval technology

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Union chief sets out 'new vision' for salvage sector 'LOF light' proposals are unsatisfactory because they would not make for adequate incentives, sector figurehead maintains. Shipowners and insurers must... Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions Maersk's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 deserves applause and adds pressure to the industry and regulators to keep up DP World gains EU clearance for Unifeeder acquisition DP World reached an agreement with the Nordic Capital Fund in August to take 100% ownership of unifeeder Alternative to Lloyd's Open Form outlined The rapid decline in the use of Lloyd's Open Form - which some regard as too expensive, especially for simple... Transpacific trade truce could prompt new year frontloading Inventory carrying costs are mounting, says NYSHEX's Kim Cockrell, and origin factories may not be able to meet the demand... Glencore targets rise in coal production Glencore is expecting coal production to reach about 145m tonnes in 2019 through to 2021 compared with about 132m tonnes... DSME gets order for two LNG carriers from BW LNG South Korean builder announces deal with BW LNG in an exchange filing Seattle's Terminal 18 sets throughput record The increased throughput is attributed to better labour relations and a host of new equipment Golar LNG authorises $50m in buybacks The company expects higher rates and more work in the fourth quarter CMA CGM selling direct to transpacific shippers Zvi Schreiber, chief executive and founder of Freightos, says booking on the platform 'is analogous to booking a flight or... Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers Nascent recovery in product tanker market will be put to the test in 2019 Daily Briefing Scrubber providers downplay impact of Singapore ban \| Salvage must avoid clinging to the past with LOF \| Top 10... Top 10 in marine insurance 2018 As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best global... Iran threatens to shut the Strait of Hormuz Iranian President has also pledged that the United States would not be able to prevent Iran from exporting its crude Maersk seeks collaboration for zero-carbon goals Maersk chief operating officer Søren Toft explains why shipping must reduce carbon emissions to zero and how Maersk wants to move...

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Tampa's new Asia service advances Florida effort to regain cargo European acquisition expands project44's global vision US ports question CBP's focus on facilities rather than staffing CMA CGM joins instant quote effort via Freightos platform 'Slow but steady' Asia air cargo gains ahead after US tariff rush JNPT PSA terminal further boosts productivity Maersk calls for aid to be carbon-neutral by 2050

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Nordic American Offshore inks year-long charter Nordic American Offshore has penned a one-year contract for one of its platform supply vehicles. Nordic American Offshore's future unclear after merger with Horizon called off The 4,200-dwt NAO Power (built 2013) will operate in the North Sea for an unnamed "first class" company at an undisclosed rate, the reeling Herbjorn Hansson-led company said Wednesday. Per the New York-traded company's th Scrubbers part of Ridgebury Tankers' IMO 2020 plan Bob Burke digests IMO 2020 debate while Nikolas Tsakos takes a trip back in time. Barcelona supports Mediterranean emission control area Environmental initiative aims to form European cooperation on lowering ship exhaust emissions in the region. Opec cuts would take the icing not the cake, says Jeff Pribor International Seaways finance chief leads positive chorus of owners awaiting news from Vienna. IOPC: Calming troubled waters The head of the international oil spill compensation organisation says the system has been a success over the past four decades Oriental Energy takes another Qatar Shipping VLGC on charter China's Oriental Energy has chartered yet another VLGC from Qatar Shipping, which now has three of its four vessels locked into period deals. But the charterer is now paying a fraction of what it agreed to pay three years ago. Oriental Energy has agreed to pay $570,000 to $580,000 per month to take the 82,000-cbm Al Wukir (built 2008) for a year. Over the past three years, ExxonMobil has been pa CMA CGM becomes first ocean carrier listed on Freightos French boxship giant CMA CGM has become the first ocean carrier listed on online freight marketplace Freightos. The owner said it has signed an "ambitious pilot agreement" whereby online bookings, guaranteed pricing and secured capacity on its China-US trade lanes are available on the platform, with further extension to additional lanes planned in the near future. CMA CGM sees third-quarter prof CMES appoints president Xie as new chairman Chinese tanker giant has appointed president Xie Chunlin as new chairman after Su Xingang resigned. LNG giants warn of owners digging an overcapacity hole Teekay, Awilco and GasLog executives say it's time to slow the speculative contracting. Scottish STS tanker plan dropped Protesters hail decision by Cromarty Firth port. Nanjing Tanker to order two MR tankers from GSI Chinese shipbuilder submits the best bid in Nanjing Tanker's open tender to add new shipping capacity. Svitzer man takes CFO job at Maersk Supply Service Svitzer Australia CFO Karl Thorngren has taken the top finance job at sister company Maersk Supply Service. He joins the OSV owner from 29 April. "I look forward to joining a company which is engaged in diversifying its business and delivering solutions to the energy sector," he said. Thorngren has previously been head of M&A and projects at AP Moller-Maersk, as well as a member of the Esvagt b EU clears DP World's Unifeeders takeover The European Commission has approved DP World's $695m takeover of Danish short-sea line Unifeeders. It concluded that the proposed deal would raise no competition concerns as it "would have a limited impact on the structure of the markets for the provision of container terminals services and of short-sea shipping services." Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder The sale by private equity house N Metrostar locks newbuilds into two-year charters Greek shipowner Metrostar Management has secured two-year employment deals for its two aframax tanker newbuildings that are coming out of Daehan Shipbuilding next year. European shipbrokers said the company has chartered the 114,000-dwt Prostar and Prosky (both built 2019) to trader Vitol for 24 months. The charterer is believed to be paying $20,000 per day for each ship, which is line with bro Norway's Tank buys small unit from Turkey's Kaptanoglu Sea Tank Chartering-affiliated holding company Tank AS has purchased a product and chemical tanker from Turkish shipowner Kaptanoglu. The company reportedly purchased the Desan Shipyard-built 6,400-dwt Tana (built 2011) for $9m. Tank joint managing director Sigbjorn Tysse confirmed the purchase and said the company already had a similar ship. He said Tana "hopefully will be taken over before the Samskip counters Brexit disruption Icelandic line ups sailings into Hull to avoid Channel. Victor Restis barred from leaving Greece Greek owner sanctioned over transaction that involved state-owned property. Solstad faces bondholder vote as it tries for debt freeze OSV giant aiming to improve liquidity with interest payment halt in tough offshore markets. Vessel comes under attack off West Africa Crew and ship safe after another piracy incident. Bulkers back in business after Ukraine 'blockade' Shipping has resumed into Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov following last week's incident involving Russian and Ukrainian vessels. Russia uses tanker to block Ukrainian ships Ukraine's infrastructure minister Volodymyr Omelyan told AP that merchant vessels are moving once again through the Kerch Strait, which was blocked by Russia using a tanker after it claimed Ukrainian vessels had illegally Lloyd Fonds expands with deal for Lange Assets German shipping fund manager taking over rival with $397m of assets. Scrubber association 'disappointed' by Singapore ban Association says decision opens up country to pollution from more LSFO. DSF foresees the end of freight rates in digital shake-up Danish report says asset play will be reduced as vessels become small link in global supply chain. Shell's Grahaeme Henderson: Aiming for a hat-trick Shell has taken a leading position on the IMO's incoming regulations to reduce sulphur emissions from ships. It has told the industry it will be prepared when the rules come into force on 1 January 2020. Shell Shipping & Maritime vice president Grahaeme Henderson stresses that every ship the company operates and charters will be compliant. He says Shell has vessels on spot charter that will come BW LNG inks DSME deal for up to six LNG carriers Order boom continues as owner signs up to two firm vessels, with four options. Maersk boldly targets zero carbon emissions by 2050 Danish giant says there is a requirement for an acceleration in new innovations and adaption of new technology to meet goal. Gold-hunters begin cutting into war-time wreck BGL's OSV finding it tough going due to reinforced hull of sunken vessel off Ireland. Dardanelles partially closed for WWII sub salvage GAC agency says traffic will be one way while salvors attempt to lift vessel 65 years after it sank. Fredriksen's Northern Drilling extends Cobalt Explorer option Oslo-listed company says unit at South Korea's DSME is attractive and "in the money". Pan Ocean confirms up to five bulker newbuildings South Korean shipowner takes number of vessels on its orderbook to 18 with latest orders.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Maersk seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050 Container carrier says "carbon neutral vessels must be commercially viable by 2030" to achieve its goal. A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China. Nine WTO dispute panels now reviewing 232 duties The WTO Dispute Settlement Body on Tuesday agreed to form panels requested by India and Switzerland. CMA CGM first ocean carrier listed on Freightos Pilot project will focus on selling transportation on services from China to the United States. Task force delivers report to remedy U.S. Postal Service J.B. Hunt adds all-electric vehicles to final-mile fleet AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires ConneXion World Cargo

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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Crude dips as market waits for OPEC meeting Crude pulled back from early-session highs to settle lower as the market digested mixed signals from OPEC leaders ahead of the group's meeting in Vienna this week. Nigerian oil minister says may base OPEC cut decision on who recently raised output OPEC and its allies are wrestling with how to address a 1.4 million b/d supply surplus in the coming months OPEC/non-OPEC JMMC recommends 6-month output cut from Sept or Oct levels: Oman The six-country OPEC/non-OPEC monitoring committee is recommending a six-month production cut Trump tweets 'hopefully' OPEC will hold oil production stable, not cut output US President Donald Trump reiterated his call for global lower oil prices Wednesday Saudi energy minister, US State Department official meet on Iran sanctions: source Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih met Wednesday in Vienna with a top US State Department official on Iran sanctions Length returns to the Med HSFO market as arb east shuts Length has returned to the Mediterranean high sulfur fuel oil market after a tight couple of weeks in early Q4 as arbitrage opportunities to the East closed. Scrubber industry body slams Singapore over open-loop ban Scrubber manufacturing industry body the Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) has attacked Singapore's restrictions on open-loop versions of the systems as "disappointing" and "politically motivated." Shipping company Maersk targets zero carbon emissions by 2050 Maersk Line consumed around 10.3 million mt of bunker fuel in 2017, representing around 3.4% of global bunker demand. UAE's ADNOC L&S inks deal with Inpex to develop LNG bunkering "Our goal, through this partnership, is to offer safe and efficient LNG fueling solutions to our customers," ADNOC L&S Chief Executive Abdulkareem Al Masabi said. FUTURES: Crude lower on API data, awaits OPEC meet Analysts said that crude price action is likely to remain volatile ahead of the OPEC/non-OPEC meeting scheduled for December 6 and 7. Scorpio Tanker scrubber purchase reflects growing trend ahead of IMO 2020 Open-loop scrubber systems were a short-term fix at best and would likely be regulated, a source said.

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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

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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