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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

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:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The 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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