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November 8, 2018

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DHL Q3 profit falls from US$735 million to $167 million as sales rise CMA CGM meets oil price hike with US$100/TEU dry levy December 1 Manila's ICTSI's Q3 profit up 22pc to US$45.7 million as sales rise 10pc Matson line Q3 profit up 21.9pc to US$41.6 million as sales rise 8.3pc Trump to strip Mauritania of US trade privileges unless it ends slavery 2M to restore in December Asia-Europe loop they withdrew in September ICTSI welcomes state dredging of Ecuador's Guayaquil port's entrance Los Angeles, Long Beach ports tackle 'chassis dislocation' for truckers Bipartisan US Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) signed into law UPS Freight ends less-than-truckload pickups ahead of Teamsters' vote Eskimos call for gradual ban on burning basic bunker in Arctic waters President Xi 'to smooth over' Kenyan trade row over subsistence fishing Possibilities abound for container transshipment cooperation led by China IATA air freight world air freight volume rises 2pc, but demand weakens Air Canada starts building a large air cargo facility in Edmonton Japan's Yusen UK wins Jurox animal healthcare contract to run centre

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Autonomous e-truck in service in Sweden Regular full-length container trains en route to China B&H Worldwide opens new Singapore FSL Palau Registry chasing ships Nordic nuptials put duopoly question on agenda AAL Italia up and running Expanded intermodal services to/from Italy ICTSI on 2018 results after Q3 New module for fleet data analysis China Navigation back to its roots CLA brings fresh horse blood to Europe Semitrailers by rail between Calais and Turin "Curiosity of the Day" Terex selects KN for digital supply chain management Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg in new hands Freeing up the fairway to port of Guayaquil Open today: IAG Cargo flies loans to British Museum

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Warning flares fired against pirates near Stena tanker Saga LNG Shipping signs LNG carrier deal amid surging China LNG demand BP among Aegean Marine Petroleum's creditors LDA's Louis-Dreyfus weighs up the virtues of family businesses Erck Rickmers back at the helm of ER Capital Group DP World commits to Berbera expansion Middelburg being fitted out at Van Ouwerkerk's quay Townsville to widen channels after federal funding agreed Tokyo targets DSME in escalating trade row Blockchain consortium planned by liner and port operators Spike in container-ship demolitions Spot LNG shipping rates hit an all-time high of USD200,000 a day

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Industry questions new box ship blockchain network People's vote means new Mexico City airport at Texcoco must be abandoned Record Q3 boosts Expeditors earnings, with air freight business the breadwinner Carriers still weighing up pros and cons of scrubbers vs switch to low-sulphur fuel Consider the lobster: they can't claw their way out of Trump's trade war Sky Lease Cargo 747-400F goes off runway at Halifax, causing significant damage MCI announces data reporting system Sekstant to keep tabs on reefers

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
VIDEO: Austal launches 109 m Molslinjen high speed RoPax Belgium orders new research vessel at Spain's Freire Shipyard San Francisco Bay Ferry launches mobile ticketing app Evac BWMS submitted for USCG Type Approval Owner claims against ship manager after California ballast fine Newport News gets $197 million Columbia class contract mod Royal Australian Navy orders Kongsberg bridge simulators

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Shipowners see 2020 compliance as a business-wide issue Technical managers from shipowners J. Lauritzen and Ardmore Shipping told the IBIA annual convention that every department in the business... LNG rates burn bright on Chinese demand Hot spots for liquefied natural gas are popping up across the globe and China is at the forefront Danish shipowners address sulphur cap 'myths' Danish Shipping is putting forward the argument that problems with 2020 sulphur cap compliant fuels might be indirectly caused by... Eagle Bulk looks for $40m boost from scrubbers The US-listed company posted a profit in the third quarter versus a loss the year earlier Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé Where the extra cost from IMO 2020 will lie remains a big question, says the Baltic's Jackson Shipowner fined for ballast mistake after rule change In a claim settled by the ITIC, the shipowner sought repayment arguing that the shipmanager should have been aware of California's... Give credit where it's due on ship recycling Instead of using the European List as a carrot to induce yards in South Asia to improve their safety and... Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring Chapter 11 petition came after defaults, admits beleaguered bunker supplier Norden suffers loss on tanker market headwinds The company has begun a $10m share buyback programme after saying third-quarter results were dragged down by tanker weakness despite... World boxship fleet update: Deliveries slide into new year A slowdown in orders in October will not offset the large number of ships still on the orderbook for the... ICTSI boosts volumes and revenue Operator sees benefit of new terminals coming online, but as revenue rises 10%, costs surge 16% MSC leads container lines in move to scrubbers As deadline draws near, box carriers have mixed approaches to meeting new low-sulphur fuel regulations Daily Briefing More balanced Chinese trade to boost container carriers \| Japan takes South Korea to the WTO over shipbuilding subsidy spat...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
APM Terminals extends NY-NJ port gate hours Machine learning tech uncovers scarce US truck capacity Largest European inland operator warns of waterway crisis Agility key for mid-size carriers to navigate 2019 challenges Inland Distribution Wrap-Up: Shippers value solutions over savings

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Ardmore not 'going down the scrubber route' Chief executive Anthony Gurnee says his company would rather spend money on more ships. Aegean bankruptcy a takeover attempt in disguise, creditors say Mercuria's swoop to save the troubled Aegean Marine was really the start of a takeover attempt, the former fueling giant's biggest creditors allege. In court paper, Aegean's bondholders, who are owed a total of $267m in two separate convertible notes, say the July deal between the Swiss commodities trader and the bunker and tanker company was the start of an "aggressive loan-to-own strategy" that IOPC faces new Canadian claim for 2016 barge spill off British Columbia The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds could be hit with a fresh claim following the grounding of a tug and oil barge in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The claim was revealed at the latest IOPC meeting of governing bodies this month. IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO The IOPC reported the spill dates back to October 2016 when the tug Nathan E Stewart and the ba Golar FSRU trio re-positions for project start-ups Three Golar LNG-controlled floating storage and regasification units have this week been moving into position ahead of project start-ups. The FSRU Golar Freeze (built 1977) finally left Dubai, where it had been lying idle before undergoing works, to start a charter with Miami-based New Fortress Energy (NFE) in Jamaica. New life in the Caribbean looms for idle Golar FSRU It will supply a 94MW ga Capesize earnings fall to five-month low after BHP derailment Shipments from Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export port, are expected to be hit for at least a week. GasLog Partners to offer preferred shares Andrew Orekar-led MLP plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including fleet expansion, debt repayment and capital spending. GasLog Partners looks to raise $97m through share sale GasLog Partners will sell four million preferred shares in the stock offering announced Wednesday afternoon. The LNG carrier is expecting to make roughly $97m in the sale of the Series C cumulative redeemable perpetual fixed to floating rate preference units at $25 each. GasLog Partners to offer preferred shares GasLog Partners will use the money to fund anything from debt repayment to capital Genco posts positive third quarter results Genco Shipping & Trading capped off a busy quarter with modest profits. The New York-listed shipowner posted $5.7m in net income for the three months ending 30 September along with $92.3m in revenue, 80% higher than the same period last year, on the back of improved charter rates. Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan "During the third quarter, we continued to generate profitable results, Bahri eyeing Asian, Middle East acquisitions Company looking to spend tens of millions of dollars to expand its reach. International Seaways widens losses New York-listed tanker owner absorbs impairment charges on vessel sales and sees lower charter rates during third quarter. Seaspan eyes $123m bond, dual listing in Israel US-listed boxship owner files to raise more cash in Tel Aviv. Clarksons Platou says sell Solstad as loss grows Analyst doubts there is a good outcome for shareholders in talks with creditors. Teekay rises to Euronav's Bake Off cake challenge We have a shipping Bake Off contender. Teekay has taken up the challenge and the company has gone in big. Euronav's just desserts for networking milestone After seeing Euronav's magnificant cake creation last week, celebrating the company reaching 10,000 followers on business networking platform LinkedIn, Teekay pushed back. #BakeOffChallengeAccepted "You want cakes? Teekay has cakes! #BakeOff Ardmore turns red as tanker rates bottom out Ireland-based owner sees upward trend for MRs as cargo volumes increase. Alvtank closing in on sale of veteran tanker Swedish tanker owner Alvtank Rederi is selling one of its oldest ships. Managing director Christian Nilsson of Alvtank confirms the 16,900-dwt Ramira (built 2008) is in the process of being offloaded. He insists that no transaction has yet been completed, dismissing brokers report a $13.5m deal is done. A sale would be part of a renewal process for Alvtank, he says. The Ramira was purchased Yangzijiang orderbook tops $4bn Chinese yard has contracted 28 new vessels so far in 2018. Hurtigruten orders third 'green' expedition cruiseship Norwegian operator returns to Kleven Verft for another battery hybrid as explorer orderbook grows. Hunter Maritime to pay $132m after tender offer Would-be shipowner Hunter Maritime Acquisition will pay out $132m to shareholders as the company moves forward with a merger. In early October, Hunter, a blank cheque outfit set up by the Saverys family, offered to tender 14.1 million shares for $10 each alongside a proposal to shareholders to give the company until late April to execute a merger with NCF Wealth Holdings, a Chinese financial tech Gazpromflot's first FSRU delivers All eyes are on whether regas unit built for Kaliningrad will be used as a trading vessel. Braemar ACM raises crude tanker forecasts into 2020 A stronger than expected winter for the crude tanker market has fuelled Braemar ACM's optimism for freight rates in the longer-term. While the present buoyant rates are expected to calm for a period in the first half of next year, the brokerage has boosted its rate forecasts for 2018, 2019 and 2020. Braemar's Anoop Singh said: "We had been optimistic for a dirty tanker market recovery to start Greenline Ship Management scraps VLGC Greenline Ship Management of the United Arab Emirates has sold its only vessel, the 75,000-cbm LPG carrier Carmen (built 1993). Demolition brokers say the 25 year old VLGC has gone for scrapping in India. The ship has sold for $442 per ldt or $7.5m. Greenline bought Carmen from Kumiai Navigation in March 2013 for $24m. Passengers booted off ro-pax due to army booking Communication breakdown blamed for incident in Fiji. ING loan loss provisions hit $247m Dutch bank also hit by $891m fine in third quarter. Matson to put scrubbers on at least half of fleet Matt Cox-led boxship owner plans to buy three more of the IMO 2020 devices. Ballast error leads to claim against manager ITIC negotiates lower payment after owner takes action over California discharge. Norden falls to loss as it launches buyback Bulker strength not enough to counter severe tanker headwinds for Danish owner. Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker Deal comes at a time dry cargo asset prices are moving ahead of freight rates. Shipping sends provisions soaring at ABN Amro A "few specific" loans cost Dutch lender in third quarter. More than 10 investors circle Nord/LB German shipping bank says those shortlisted to take a stake have been carrying out due diligence as it continues to shed legacy loans. Vopak to expand Africa footprint with new LPG terminal Dutch terminal operator says it is also planning to expand LPG capacity at Vlissingen. Eagle Bulk bondholders back scrubber amendment Bulker owner says over 85% of investors at meeting on Tuesday backed proposals. Grieg Star confirms handymax bulker acquisition Norwegian shipowner says latest vessel addition has been entered into the G2 Ocean pool.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Japan: South Korean shipbuilding breaks subsidy rules South Korea agrees to meet for bilateral negotiations as Japan threatens complaint with World Trade Organization. Final demurrage and detention report on track Commissioner Dye said field interviews regarding Fact Finding 28 investigation offer industry further clarity on Federal Maritime Commission report's objectives. Shippers' Law: A stab at piercing the corporate veil Court says a creditor's inability to collect a judgment alone is insufficient to justify making the companies' owner liable. Commentary: U.S. export compliance is global must Federal agencies are "cracking down" on overseas affiliates and distributors that flout U.S. export control laws and regulations. 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." Mitigating risk in era of increased uncertainty Aegean Marine Petroleum files for bankruptcy Executive Moves: Port of Seattle and Breakthrough

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
OPEC output dips as Iran sanctions bite OPEC crude output backed away from near two-year highs in October as US sanctions on Iran oil increasing sap production levels from the group's number three producer, according to an S&P Global Platts survey. FUTURES 5: Oil dips after US inventory surge offsets supply concerns Crude futures settled lower on Wednesday after a bearish US inventory report halted a morning rally driven by talk of OPEC supply cuts. Iraqi federal oil exports slump due to bad weather: sources Poor weather conditions have hit operations at Iraq's southern export terminals, slashing total federal Iraqi oil exports by 76% over the past three days, shipping and trading sources said Wednesday. Weaker RINs lure gasoline shipping into US East Coast ports: sources A decline in the US obligation for biofuels has prompted an increase in imports from Canada and Europe into the Atlantic Coast, according to market sources and federal government data released Wednesday. TANKERS: Worldscale flat rates set to rise 16% on average in 2019 Worldscale flat rates for tanker routes are set to rise next year, reflecting higher bunker prices, according to the latest Worldscale Association circular. Fuel oil requirements heat up in Europe and Asia, cutterstock tightens Singapore's thirst for fuel oil has seen the arbitrage east of high viscosity Russian M100 become ever more popular due to a lack in Europe of cutterstock used to produce on-specification fuel oil. Asian ship owners start taking 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel for testing "We have started buying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel for testing in China and Singapore," a source said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Monjasa seals credit deal for working capital to grow US business In 2017, Monjasa sold sold 650,000 mt of bunker fuel in the Americas.

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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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