BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 7, 2018

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CMA CGM's US$25/TEU peak season charge on Med-to-Far East cargo Trump says trade deal close, but National Economic Council chief differs Sino-American trade gap widens as tariffs bite US economy, slowing orders Gothenburg's January to September container throughput jumps 20pc Japan tests Trans-Siberian rail to link up with Russia, China, South Korea Top box port operators initiate promotion of sustainable resource usage Chennai rail link to ease congestion and respond to hinterland growth US rail freight up 4.4pc, Canada rises 3.7pc while Mexico slips MOL chooses Finlands's NAPA performance monitoring and analysis Probe finds air speed gauge faulty on crashed 737's 4 earlier flights DHL stands down as earthquake operation moves from relief to recovery IATA fears no-deal Brexit will bring chaos to UK-EU aviation market

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NOVEMBER 6, 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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A 1,100 km railway corridor On trial: first HGVs with e-refrigerating units Over 1 billion t of freight transported by rail Fercam sets up shop in Marche Robotics support for exhibitions K Line confirms environmental vision 2050 Swiss begins second new long-haul route this winter TIR: First container shipped from UAE to Czechia Magnate Worldwide completes Domek acquisition GAC extends Brazilian network Bin Air takes a nose dive, Bridges takes off MSC and Zim continue Black Sea service New man for P3 SBB Cargo: massive fuel savings with new shunters Mapletree Logistics to snap up Australian DC Big blockchain bunch of liners and terminal operators "Curiosity of the Day" Fedex launches SYD-SIN, DHL YVR-CVG

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Damen supplies dredge pump to Brazilian power plant Incheon port builds logistics centre Reederei Nord, Nissen Kaiun launch N2Tankers Aframax pool Mitsui & Co takes Kamsarmax tally to nine at Yangzijiang Namsung Shipping joins feeder vessel newbuilding trend US targets IRISL and NITC as Iran sanctions reimposed Maran Tankers orders Suezmax pair from Daehan

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
CMA CGM sticks to controversial bunker surcharge - and raises the price Forwarding business a star performer for DP-DHL in the third quarter Already here, or maybe needs more testing, but blockchain will add value Canadian carriers are flying high with a cargo of cannabis JD.com follows Amazon with dedicated freighter service UPS to wind down LTL business until contract vote Dubai's DP World sues China over Djibouti trade zone

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
VIDEO: First use of a single 3D model in classification of a naval vessel New Chinese cruise joint venture formally launches ICS Chairman: Time to overhaul STCW training regime Wilhelmsen aims to influence autonomous ship regulatory framework Philly Shipyard eyes options after delivery of second Matson ship Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy WinGD appoints engine training partners in two key locations

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
China import boost will benefit shipping amid trade tensions, says Cosco chairman Remarks come after President Xi pledges to ramp up China's inbound cargo to more than $30trn in the next 15... Tanker doldrums push Navios Acquisition to wider loss Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees positives in recent tanker rate surge and in metrics of proposed merger with Navios Midstream Japan takes South Korea to the WTO over shipbuilding subsidy spat Case documents claim Korean banks have collectively propped up ailing yards, providing more than $10bn to DSME alone since 2015 New kids on the blockchain Competition is good, but rival systems seeking to dominate standards will lead to a fractured market that will not serve... Finnlines profit rises along with capacity The company's programme of lengthening vessels will be completed by the end of the year Leading carriers launch new blockchain platform Ocean Alliance members and Yang Ming team up to provide alternative to Maersk and IBM's TradeLens blockchain solution Turkey says sanctions on Iran are 'unbalancing the world' Issues 'will be put on the table' at a summit in Paris on November 9 which President Donald Trump is... Dry bulk options trading rises ahead of IMO 2020 More sophisticated funds are now using options in shipping, says brokerage Freight Investor Services Asia-Europe box traffic sees strong quarter Positive trade numbers on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific routes contributed to a 4.2% increase in global box traffic, according... ICS asks if STCW Convention 'is still fit for purpose' Poulsson suggests a more modular approach to competency accumulation and certification may be needed From the Newsdesk: Five things to look out for this week This week: Why future fuels solutions require more forward thinking investment in research, why regulatory reform is in the air... Matson boosted by strong transpacific rates Matson's revenues rise despite lower volumes and higher fuel costs as US line remains optimistic for the remainder of the... Reederei Nord partners with Synergy on N2Tankers pool The shipowning and operational expertise of the respective Oldendorff and Abe family companies will come under one central umbrella administration for... Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 restructuring The New York-listed beleaguered bunker supplier enters this process with the support of Mercuria Energy Group Daily Briefing Idan Ofer eyes up BW's chem tankers \| China talks up trade prospects \| India's cabotage controversy \| Hamburg down... Singapore offshore services firms act to regain financial health Remedial measures include a combination of new investment and court protection from bankruptcy proceedings as they try to get back... US warns maritime industry against supporting Iran The US objective is to starve the Iranian regime of the revenue it allegedly uses to fund violent and destabilizing...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Infographic: Few container lines provide instant quotes Manitoulin buys Quebec trucking company, expands coverage New blockchain consortium rivals IBM-Maersk's TradeLens After Maersk exit, Chennai pins hopes on transshipment Air cargo spot rates rise ahead of mainland China's Singles' Day Asia-Europe contract talks begin amid capacity uncertainty

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
GC Rieber seeks $29.4m for Schlumberger business Irene Waage Basili-led Shearwater GeoServices in August announced plan to acquire WesternGeco for undisclosed sum. Market and internal woes nearly sank Aegean in June Court papers describe the year-long collapse of the former bunker giant amid a weak market, a failed transaction and lender worries over internal controls. Navios Acquisition 'agnostic' on scrubbers Chief executive Angeliki Frangou says New York-listed tanker owner will install the devices if customers foot the bill. Borealis Maritime linked to Technomar boxship Borealis Maritime continues to grow its fleet of traditional panamax boxships. The UK-owner has reportedly paid in excess of $14m to purchase the 4,249-teu Argos (built 2012) from Greek-owner Technomar Shipping. Brokers describe the price as "very firm" in comparison with slightly older tonnage close to being sold at around $12m. That has fuelled speculation that the deal was concluded earlier VIDEO: Crew, pilot rescued from grounded cement ship SMT's Fjordvik got stuck in Icelandic harbour. Navios Acquisition posts deeper loss, misses estimates Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner saw less third-quarter revenue due to lower rates and VLCC sale. Fugro partners with L3 ASV for autonomous vessels The first unmanned surface vessel (USV) for commercial survey is expected to be delivered in next year's second quarter. Top Ships re-fixes product tanker to BP Greek owner clinches two more years of work worth $10m. Aegean owes more than $250m to bondholders Bankruptcy filing shows bond tranches maturing last week and in 2021 are easily the largest unsecured obligations of bunkers player. Japan escalates war over South Korean shipyard subsidies Japan has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organisation against South Korea. Big box lines hold hands into blockchain future CMA CGM, Evergreen and others team with terminal groups and CargoSmart to develop global transactions platform. GC Rieber wins four-month CSV charter Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has clinched a new charter for its construction support vessel (CSV) Polar Queen. The 6,300-dwt ship (built 2011) will work for four months for an unnamed European client. There are options to extend for another month. The project is the same one that it was engaged in during the summer. The job in the UK sector of the North Sea will see it perform accommodation ser Hyundai Heavy appoints twin presidents to replace Kang Mipo boss and HHI shipbuilding CEO make the step up. Wilhelmsen signs regulatory deal for autonomous shipping Norwegian ship manager developing operational framework with DNV GL and others. Sunken Sanchi on new US sanctions list No one could accuse the US of not being thorough when it comes to newly re-imposed sanctions against Iran. The government has even gone to the lengths of including NITC's 164,000-dwt tanker Sanchi (built 1998) on the list published on Monday. In reintroducing the measures, however, it has been overlooked that the suezmax exploded, burned and sank in January after a collision with a bulker, killi Oldendorff and Nissen aframax pool up and running The Oldendorff and Abe families have launched their N2Tankers pool for aframaxes. It has been formed by Reederei Nord and Nissen Kaiun Co's shipmanager Synergy Marine and will oversee a modern fleet of 13 Japanese-built crude ships, as first reported by TradeWinds last month. Nord and Nissen team up to launch N2Tankers The operation will be run out of Amsterdam and Singapore and is conducting t ADS denies aframax sale to compatriot Chairman Bjorn Tore Larsen of Arendals Dampskibsselskab (ADS) has denied reports that it has sold an aframax tanker. The 107,000-dwt ADS Oslo (built 2003) was said to have gone to another Norwegian owner for a firm $11.7m. "The reports are pure nonsense," Larsen said. ADS bought the ship as Pacific Leo from Japan's Iino Marine for $21.8m in March 2014. Robert Hvide Macleod, the chief executive Stena says MR tanker deterred pirate attack Swedish owner's vessel warned off Red Sea gunmen with flares. Aegean Marine files for Chapter 11 restructuring Partner Mercuria Energy providing $532m of financing as bunker group also launches sales process after fraud allegations. Dalex Shipping denies move into supramax market Executives dismiss reports of debut deal at a time compatriots are busy building their exposure to the market. ICS suggests STCW Convention is not fit for purpose Top industry body's chairman calls for a comprehensive review of the convention to meet current and future requirements. Krasnaya Kuznitsa eyes merchant ships with $459m push USC ploughing cash into Arkhangelsk yard. Hoegh FSRU starts commissioning in China Norway's Hoegh LNG Holdings has said its newbuild Hoegh Esperanza has started commissioning for FSRU operations in China. The 170,000-cbm ship has now arrived at the Tianjin LNG terminal. It is on a three-plus-one year FSRU/LNGC time charter with CNOOC. The vessel will be used in FSRU mode for a minimum period each year, with the balance of the year in LNG carrier mode and/or FSRU mode. Hoegh Ship Finance strikes $400m leaseback deal Asian institution financing four 14,000-teu boxships acquired by Fredriksen company in May; frees cash for more buys. Daesun wins Namsung Shipping feeder order Korean owner picks domestic yard for first newbuildings in two years.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Hub Group acquiring CaseStack for $255 million CBP to require advance manifest for truck shipments Starting in January, carriers will be fined $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations. German carrier sentenced for oily bilge dumping A U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, ordered MST to pay a $3.2 million fine and implement an environmental compliance plan for its vessels. Ocean carriers, terminals initiate blockchain group CargoSmart CEO says the consortium provides an opportunity "to transform the shipping and logistics industry and elevate supply chain processes." Matson's higher earnings in line with expectations TSA approves several entities for K9 screening USTR seeking names for binational AD/CVD panels UPS appoints head of global freight forwarding Port of New York and New Jersey launching PTP 2.0

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Sempra seeks LNG export projects' boost from additional Total tie-up French energy company Total may buy up to 9 million mt/year of LNG from two export terminals being developed by Sempra Energy. Cheniere ramps up feedgas flows to Corpus Christi LNG export terminal Feedgas flows to Cheniere Energy LNG export terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas, reached their highest level to date on Monday as the company prepares to produce, load and ship its first cargo from the facility. Iraq ends Iran oil trade and increases Qayara field exports to Turkey Iraq ended its trucked crude to Iran nearly a month ago, multiple Iraqi oil officials told S&P Global Platts, likely leading to Washington turning its cheek to ongoing gas and power trade between the two countries. S Korea to import around 4 mil barrels/month Iranian oil under US waiver: sources South Korea will be able to import around 4 million barrels/month of Iranian oil under a US sanctions waiver announced Monday, but it will also continue striving to diversify its crude and condensate supply sources, three South Korean sources familiar with the matter told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. FEATURE: IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur cap boosts demand for VGO The 2020 International Maritime Organization 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap changes are starting to shine a spotlight on the feedstocks market, with vacuum gasoil (VGO) expected to be a major blending product in the creation of compliant bunker fuel in time. Gibraltar bunker operations in Sep at highest since June Bunker supplier Aegean files for Chapter 11 Mercuria has agreed to provide the company with $532 million to fund the process. Med HSFO hits firmest level to NWE barges since Dec 2015 amid draws east External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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