BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 9, 2018

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Fire on ultra large Maersk boxship claims one life with four still missing Dutch probe 5,568-TEUer's collision with 14,012-dwt car carrier Analyst demystifies HMM's mysterious Asia-Europe panamax deployment IRISL set to take delivery of its largest boxship from HHI Ghana hub expansion in game of catch-up with rival Cameroon port US Customs seizes US$233,209 in counterfeit watches from HK Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 conference to be held in Singapore from March 14-16 South African trust busters say no to Safair-SA Airlink merger Boeing expects more 777 Freighter orders as air cargo market surges UPS president Jim Barber appointed as new COO

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MARCH 8, 2018
A. P. Møller-Mærsk completes sale of Maersk Oil to Total JNPT organises international 'Train the Trainers' seminar at JNPT Antwerp Port Training Centre Maersk Line wins Container Shipping Line of the Year: North India - America, Europe & Africa Trade Lanes award MARPOL amendment on ship fuel oil reporting requirement enters into force Update regarding fire onboard container vessel in Arabian Sea Almost 100 pc land for dedicated freight corridors acquired CONCOR's TNPM & PSA's CITPL seamlessly connect Ministry of Defence cargo by rail from Tondiarpet ICD to vessel Truck rentals on trunk routes up in Jan. & Feb. Cabinet approves the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division & Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 Indian economy to be world's fastest-growing in 2018 & 2019: IMF

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Across the Atlantic In the fast lane? US class I railroad invests in California Hinterland collaboration receives political emphasis Search for telesales talent Independent freight forwarders turning digital Timely information provided by new e-commerce tool First Air's first ATR-42F, Hawaiian's three ATR-72s Yilport strengthens ties within the EU Logistics e-platform augments portfolio TMC elects new general chairman Wairoa-Napier line to reopen at year end Nice airport notes double-digit increase in freight Berlin Packaging acquires UK specialist Antwerp and Douala ink five year collaboration pact Success across all four divisions Urumqi and Naples connected by rail Next step for biggest-ever aircraft

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MARCH 8, 2018
Maersk Honam crew suffering from toxic fumes, say firefighters Shipping urged to modernise business models and create money 'beyond the vessel' P&I club calls for greater vigilance over misdeclared containers Frontline orders two Kamsarmaxes China exports surge in February despite China-US trade tension Singapore poised to reap full benefits of technology revolution COSCO orders two car carriers at CSIC-affiliated Beihai Shipbuilding Industry Maritime industry highlighted at China's top political gathering IMO's carbon scheme cloaks higher costs, slower service, shippers say Eddie Steamship reported to have bought its first new ship Updated: Restructuring for STX O&S, receivership for Sungdong Bahrain's ASRY resilient in increasingly crowded marketplace

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MARCH 8, 2018
Container shipping rates could plunge after Asia-Latin America capacity hike APL launches premium shipping service as air cargo capacity stays tight Barge operators hit back: 'congestion in Benelux ports not our fault' SEKO Logistics geared up and 'open for business' in Mexico Tesla's electric Semi trucks make their first cargo deliveries West Atlantic reduces its deficit on strong revenue growth

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MARCH 8, 2018
Hope fades for missing Maersk Honan crew members Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz nominated to be next USCG Commandant Ingalls awarded a further $77.5 million for USS Fitzgerald work MJP names Kelsey Nemeth as Marketing Manager ABB to supply broad range of solutions for Lindblad expedition ship VIDEO: Transas CEO Frank Coles rattles the cages Singapore report: McCain made sudden turn before deadly collision Midship Marine delivers two high-end cats to Cancun operator Harvey Gulf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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MARCH 8, 2018
Maritime UK to open office in Liverpool MoU signed by Maritime UK chairman-elect Andrew Moffat, CBE, and Mersey Maritime Chairman John Hulmes, at the Mersey Maritime Industry... Associated British Ports to name James Cooper's successor Appointment will come from outside the ABP business, despite at least two strong candidates from within its UK ports portfolio DHL forwarding performance improved in 2017 Margins in air and ocean freight under pressure in the first half, but division was able to pass on higher... Container shipping faces further shake-ups over next four years Flurry of recent orders means supply-demand balance could wobble when new capacity comes online in 2020 Fire prevention in the dock after Maersk Honam inferno Industry is urged to make a collective effort to consider what steps could and should be taken to ensure the... Torm plans more fleet expansion, betting on market recovery Update: Executive director Jacob Meldgaard satisfied with profitability in 2017 More carrier consolidation still to come While the top seven container lines are now stable, attention is turning to smaller players for consolidation Box shipping down in the dumps over looming trade war Carriers concerned at the threat of a stand-off that could slow global trade growth Compliance and costs matter the most when meeting new IMO rules, says Anglo American Shipping head Pete Lye expects efficient, eco-friendly vessels to continue demanding higher charter hires US warship made 'sudden turn' before fatal collision with tanker The USS John S McCain entered the path of the Alnic MC last August, Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau said in an investigation... Concern over NordLB mounts amid uncertainty over HSH shipping book Developments highlight continuing financial uncertainty facing German owners Hopes fade for missing crew on burning Maersk vessel Update: Company says one crew member has died, four others remain missing, and two more are in a serious condition... Trump poised to sign tariffs proclamation Ceremony at 1530 hrs US time could see president decree a 25% tariff on steel products and 10% on aluminium... Torm returns to profitability in 2017: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: Torm, Navigator Holdings and Golar LNG Freight forwarding trends likely to continue in 2018 DHL expects air and ocean freight rates to rise in 2018 as the global economy picks up, while growth in... Shipping group reorganises South Korea-Vietnam routes Members of Korea Shipping Partnership agree new route reshuffles Spot exposure to capesizes fuels Seanergy and GoodBulk results Average time charter equivalent rates top $17,000 mark in fourth quarter South Korean authorities to continue support for two key shipbuilders SSME will file for court receivership while STX O&S will come up with cost-cutting measures in April Record high US oil product exports bode well for tankers Higher volumes coupled with rise in average sailing distance led to record total annual tonne miles demand, says BIMCO Opinion: Cold comfort Moves to find a replacement for the sole surviving US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker have been made at a glacial... Wall St Note \| The share buyback debate Share buybacks could be a special tool to create shareholder value on a case-by-case basis

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MARCH 8, 2018
CSX suspends Chicago 59th Street Yard inbound traffic CP expansion's goal is to grow international intermodal freight Probe of insufficient Mexico rail competition dropped US open-deck truckers want more info, quicker pay: survey Green slow-steaming proposal would reduce ship capacity short term US shippers face unprecedented truck, intermodal cost hikes

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MARCH 8, 2018
Paddy Rodgers: 'Make Shipping Great Again' Euronav chief executive borrowed some props and slogans from Donald Trump. Torm looks to US listing for next act in tanker consolidation story Jacob Meldgaard says low initial liquidity is no problem given bigger M&A picture. HMM's Asia to North Europe panamax plan raises eyebrows South Korean carrier aims to use 10 sub-5,000-teu containerships on a trade where the average size has grown to 15,000 teu A2B adds fifth ship as it eyes Brexit bounce Crypto-aided box platform pledges $6bn in savings Blockshipping's shared blockchain initiative invites liner operators to share information on empty containers worldwide Fincantieri looks to cut in on Daewoo Mangalia deal Decision day looms - scrubbers, low sulphur bunkers or LNG fuel? Pressure on shipowners from major charterers starts to answer the question of who will pay for the added cost of 2020 fuel compliance Owners urged to take strategic stance on cyber security issues Building an 'impregnable fortress' against cyber criminals is impossible but Lloyd's Register says an optimised defence is preferable and well within reach for shipowners Executives threaten to walk out over sale of Sinochem Logistics The $2bn disposal of chemical carrier owner Sinochem International Logistics has been hit with opposition from banks as top-level executives threaten to quit Pacific Basin to target the pick of secondhand ships Hong Kong-listed owner takes a no-newbuildings stance due to high prices Tsirigakis-led fund targets wide swathe of equity investors Run by Greeks and regulated in Luxembourg, SevenSeas offers investors a fresh play on shipping markets Color Group puts IPO on hold due to 'prevailing market conditions' Market moves may be more predictable than you think Hong Kong-based analyst and new author Wang Jianjun believes a closer focus on net demand growth can make the shipping cycle easier to forecast Number of Greek seafarers rises to highest this century JX Ocean VLGC goes for a song Shell readies designs for next ship haul Fredriksen doubles up on Flex's LNG carrier orders Shipowners proving coy on newbuilding deals while they await refund guarantees and strive for that competitive edge Bids go in for AGL's FSRU Marubeni and JERA look to fast-track new Australian FSRU Host of enquiries made for country's second FSRU - and first for New South Wales - with an expected operation start date of 2020 Stig Remoy baulks at brokers over his 'pay as you go' deal Olympic Shipping chief admits his new two-year fixture is not initially worth 24 months of charter hire - but backs contract model Palmer calls for patience to allow offshore recovery to take hold Return to health may be uneven but it is certainly taking shape now and may be quicker than many think, says Pareto's man in Asia Pareto Asia boss to head up Wah Kwong in Hong Kong Liquefaction fatalities top 100 in last decade Intercargo report highlights worrying statistics on bulker losses and flag states' performance in accident investigations Dutch judges set to rule on contentious Seatrade scrap deal Reefer owner hits out at European waste export regulations as Seatrade executives face threat of jail for past demolition sales Saga wins peace of mind from USCG praise, but no premium Owner enrols more ships in E-Zero initiative that acknowledges inspection record Indian port vows to get rid of cruiseship wreck Tsakos in talks with South Korean yards for tankers Greek owner aims to book newbuildings on the back of Chevron charters Asian shipowners and oil refiners join forces on scrubbers Joint approach to meeting incoming sulphur rules could create a template for rest of the industry to follow Owners move to add scrubbers to VLCC newbuilds pre-delivery Technology starts to become the norm for large tankers contracted this year Glencore picks up tanker duo In-house choice for new head of NITC greeted as positive Nasrollah Sardashti's appointment as the managing director of National Iranian Tanker Co is seen as a constructive move towards depoliticising Iran's shipping companies Team Tankers says Laurin deal restores MR tanker presence Deal was some time in the making but Hans Feringa thinks the Danish owner has found the right partner for further growth HHI hopes to clean up by making scrubbers Polembros scraps last VLCC as Pakistan readies return

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MARCH 8, 2018
NEWS FLASH: U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum to enter force in 15 days Global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum will take effect March 23, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday ... Commentary: What blockchain is and isn't I'm the last one to dampen the spirits of those in the logistics and shipping industry eager to embrace new technology. And count me in the... Metal tariffs could exclude NAFTA partners Pending broad tariffs on steel and aluminum expected to be rolled out in the next few days will include "potential carve-outs for Mexico an... World Courier adds offices World Courier, a logistics specialist in the pharmaceutical industry, has expanded its global footprint by adding four overseas offices, wh... New technology helps retailers with duties, visibility The world of e-commerce seems to move at almost an impossibly fast pace these days, like a movie sped up so that you can make out the movem... One Maersk Honam crew member dies, four still missing One Maersk Honam crew member has passed away due to injuries sustained in connection with the fire that broke out on board the vessel, whil... Deutsche Post drives up revenues in all divisions in 2017 Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded a consolidated net profit after non-controlling interests of 2.7 billion euros (U.S. $3.3 billion) in 2017...

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MARCH 8, 2018
Total closes Maersk deal to become second biggest North Sea producer Brings Total's projected output to 500,000 boe/d by 2020. SOMO says Iraqi Feb oil output stable at 4.36 mil b/d Iraqi oil production stayed steady at 4.36 million b/d in February, as a fall in southern exports was mainly offset by a rise in flows from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, the country's State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday. Trump administration to sell up to 7 million barrels of crude from SPR by early April The US Energy Department plans to sell up to 7 million barrels of crude from government stocks with deliveries planned for April and May, the agency announced Thursday. Oil weakens as Trump prepares to finalize metal tariffs NYMEX April crude fell $1.03 Thursday to $60.12/b as President Donald Trump signaled his intent to follow through with a pledge to impose tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports. East Med bunkers congested after bad weather Operations are coming under pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean as bad weather has diverted more ships from the Black Sea, sources said Thursday. Tight bunker availability at Las Palmas port as fresh cargoes awaited: sources Availability of bunker fuel at the Spanish port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, off the coast of northwest Africa, remains constrained as fresh deliveries are awaited, according to sources. Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding developing new fuel for IMO 2020 compliance This new fuel type -- Super Eco Fuel -- is produced by mixing light cycle oil, a secondary refinery product, with gas-to-liquids and water. Bunker supplier Aegean reports 11.6% drop in Q4 2017 sales volume Sales volumes fell to 3.51 million mt in the three months to December 31 from 3.95 million mt a year ago. ANALYSIS: Asia crude traders welcome Middle East OSP cuts amid weaker Dubai structure "They probably should have cut the OSPs more last month," a Singapore-based crude oil trader said. TANKERS: WAF-China VLCC freight rate falls close to 15-year low "It is time for the scrapyards to work at full capacity, so let us see," a shipowner said. FUTURES: Crude inches up after overnight slide Updates on the US tariff announcement will provide fresh cues to the market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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