BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 9, 2018

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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore joins SEALNG to boost LNG use APL: Massive global bunkering infrastructure needed to make LNG viable Drewry: Trade not as good as first thought and now in steep decline Difficult times ahead for container carriers, says BlueWater Reporting Seaspan now into energy, buys 'beleaguered' Swiber for US$20 million Buenos Aires needs more capacity, but OECD critical of state's approach SSA Containers boss DeNike, who loves 'waterfront life', wins Connie Senate Democrats: USMCA ratification hinges on deal's social teeth Kenya's ports handled 30,495 TEU in the week ending September 19 Ballast Water Management Conference in Rotterdam on November 7-8 Air Partner moves airport gear aboard Antonov An-26 to war-torn Libya Boeing invests more on freighters as e-commerce demands rise worldwide Ontario International Airport cargo up 17pc, passengers up 18pc

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
COSCO Shipping Ports reports high volumes in Aug. Emergency Port Congestion Surcharge at Lagos, Nigeria Green Corridor JIP delivers innovative bulk carrier designs for a low emissions future Milaha achieves five-star grading in British Safety Council's Occupational Health & Safety Audit New mega investment in port of Antwerp Parekh Group organises successful blood donation camp in Mumbai South Korea's SK Shipping likely to be sold: Reports JNPT concludes Swachh Bharat Pakhawada with great support InterRail opens new branch office in New Delhi Maharashtra seen as a potential logistics hub of the country Russian investment in India to be fast tracked Pune to host first-ever shipping & logistics conference on Oct. 13

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New branch on CDG airport India and Russia to develop freight terminals The global benefits of aviation TBS Logistics increases warehouse space Shuttle connects Maasvlakte II and Venlo Hainan Airlines selects ECS Group in Zurich C.H. Robinson names new director Turkish Cargo carries horde of predators "Curiosity of the Day" China traffic continues to surge Stepping up infrastructure for up to 500 t HHLA, MAN and VW test autonomous trucks Helpline to reduce seafarer suicides Interrail opens branch office in New Delhi FPSO secured by GAC South Africa "Toru's getting cleverer" Volvo hands over one millionth truck Amware acquires Iron Mountain fulfilment unit ALC welcomes Inland Rail PPP announcement Latam Cargo goes "pharma passive" in London Mukran catches Blue Water eye Antonov snaps up "Charter Airlines of the Year" award New service from Northern Ireland Short line railroad starts hauling in Illinois Bottle filling machine from "O" capital to Uganda DP World Southampton enhances equipment Corbel chosen as new Ceva CFO Double celebration for BLG American Airlines opens doors of new Milan facility Rotterdam to Hungary in 30 hours

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd adopts new fuel recovery pricing France and Italy tackle Mediterranean oil slick SK Group cedes controlling stake in SK Shipping to Hahn & Co Insurers creating unmanned vessel products says IUA Belships agrees Lighthouse merger in further dry bulk consolidation ECSA and SEA Europe call out South Korea over "unfair" trade practices Grimaldi: IMO 2020 akin to being sent to the betting shop HMM lays out roadmap for success BoComm Leasing signs for additional Kamsarmaxes at Chengxi Stolt-Nielsen Gas exercises options for LNG carriers at Keppel Nissen Kaiun buys two Maersk box ships in leaseback deal Polaris, SK Shipping, and Korea Line get loans for newbuildings

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd attempts to avoid a 'messy' IMO 2020, unveiling its 'fairer' MRF Silk Way fights back against claims of 'secret illegal flights carrying weapons' Ports need to think outside the box to make their terminals more cost-effective New moves to identify global markets for faked goods being sold online Jota Cargo on the runway for a revival, with BAe 146-300s to 'bridge the gap' The right strategic relationships are key to optimising successful supply chains Digitisation and autonomous driving to halve logistics costs by 2030 Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints new head of digital and distribution

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Wärtsilä to equip U.K.'s largest marine simulation training center How Hapag-Lloyd will handle $1 billion in added low sulfur fuel costs Spurned, BW LPG sends Dorian LPG "Dear John" letter Silversea Cruises to build three new cruise ships at European shipyards

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hurricane heads for Florida's west coast Rough surf, gusty winds and heavy rain expected along the US Gulf coast from Tuesday Older, smaller chemical tankers face premature scrap The impending arrival of the global sulphur cap in 2020 could force the hand of some shipowners to scrap vessels... Congestion in Lagos adding costs and delays The French line is implementing an emergency congestion surcharge on Lagos import cargo of $400 per 20 ft dry and... North hires McLoughlin from Marsh New man set to work across mutual's regional teams in first instance, while Eccleston switches to Greece and Hustler heads... Global box growth comes to a standstill Despite August's disappointing numbers, year-to-date volume growth on the world's container trades still stood at 3.5% come the end of... BW LPG withdraws offer for Dorian Update: Dorian LPG responds to BW LPG saying it had "extensively engaged" with the company but that its proposal did... Navios tanker duo merger gets green light Navios Midstream unit holders to take Navios Acquisition stock at a 9.2% premium based on last week's prices, say companies Rising fuel costs set to push up container freight rates Shippers are warned that freight rates could increase by 13%-20% in 2019 as carriers seek to recoup bunker fuel costs Who are the leading global maritime influencers? The Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping is the world's first and only independent annual ranking of... Putting people first in a digital world The key to shipmanagement is not size, it's service ICTSI granted approval for Manila expansion ICTSI has purchased 16 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and two ship-to-shore cranes to support its Manila expansion project Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism German line will also conduct small-scale trials of LNG and scrubbers as it seeks to meet IMO 2020 sulphur limits Hunter Maritime plans merger with NCF Wealth Hunter Maritime Acquisition will buy almost $150m worth of equity in its own company to ensure the merger, expected to... Vessel collision leads to fuel spill in Mediterranean There have been no reported injuries or deaths from the collision of a 5,018 teu containership and 5, 250 dwt... Daily Briefing Grimaldi eyes next generation of ship orders \| Blockchain could be a boon for bunker industry \| Court of Appeal... Keppel obtains two additional LNG carrier orders from Stolt-Nielsen Gas The two LNG carriers will each have a capacity of 7,500cbm and will be equipped with engines that can run... International Maritime Bureau founder Eric Ellen dies at 88 Eric Ellen recognised the need for a co-ordinated global effort in order to tackle crimes against shipping

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
ILA raises automation concerns anew with conference boycott Transplace acquisition of Yusen extends its US intermodal reach Q&A: Collaboration, consensus key to supply chain transformation Transshipment at Indian ports accelerates APL expands guaranteed trans-Pac services amid peak season Analysis: Deficit rating is a 'habit' US LTL carriers should break

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Pyxis Tankers given Nasdaq notice New York exchange tells Greek tanker owner to get its shares up to $1. Hahn & Co confirms SK Shipping takeover Private equity firm has secured a majority stake in major South Korean shipowner. Strong market 'rebooting' Golar LNG carrier spin-off Plans for separate listing moving back into view as market fizzes, Wells Fargo believes. Yemen claims Houthis detain 10 ships Tankers and cargo vessels among those held by rebels in Hodeidah, Saudi TV reports. Evergreen says CMA CGM takeover talk just "rumours" Taiwanese line denies report of impending deal with French rival. Ernst Russ expands property fund interests German shipowner takes over Engel & Volkers Capital funds. Hapag-Lloyd reveals its 2020 fuel recovery hand German line explains formula for recouping $1bn of low-sulphur costs. Resolve Marine wins tender for Raysut II wreck removal US salvage company is preferred bidder to retrieve bulker grounded off Oman Frangou merging VLCC vehicle into Navios Acquisition Greek group calling time on tanker MLP four years after spin-off. Global Maritime lands $9.5m Equinor contract Contractor to use Island Offshore newbuilding for field operations until 2020. BoCom FL's Chengxi order grows to 10 kamsarmaxes Chinese lessor said to have contracted quartet at state-owned yard several months ago Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders US owners see first fruits of buy-out with contracts for three cruiseships. Collision sinks Chinese cargo vessel All 11 crew rescued after incident involving trawler off Zhoushan. Shipping industry donates more than $500,000 to Mercy Ships Cargo Day Charterers, brokers, traders and owners have turned the spotlight on the caring side of shipping by raising more than $500,000 so far for this year's Mercy Ships Cargo Day. That total is set to rise over the next few weeks as more companies get involved and the amount of money from contributed brokerage commissions becomes clear. The money raised to help fund the world's largest civilian hospita Tug of war as Harley Marine and Macquarie trade lawsuits Seattle tug and barge owner swaps accusations with giant bank in court battle over future of company BW LPG drops $1.1bn pursuit of Dorian LPG Oslo-listed owner ends hostile takeover attempt which would have combined the world's two largest VLGC owners. IMO 2020 to speed chemical tanker scrapping Eastport report says up to six years could be knocked off trading life after sulphur cap comes in. Iranian switch powers surge in VLCC rates Navios ship latest to catch the upward curve as VLCC market "turns on a dime". Dof PSV veteran wins more time in Brazil Ship built in 1983 will work for Petrobras until at least next June. PIL and IBM team up on blockchain Singapore owner trials solution for electronic bills of lading. Navigator eyes bonds to fund ethylene JV US-listed LPGC owner looks to Oslo for export terminal funds. Four dead in ship-cleaning accident Oman authorities say Asian workers unable to be saved. Tintrade fixes Palmali tanker for two years European trader emerges as charterer behind arrested ship's release in Denmark. Greek owners busy amid global slip in S&P activity this year Clarksons says 2018 has seen an overall drop in capacity changing hands from the record set in 2017. Transpetrol and Petredec take VLGC cover in rising market Time charters come as owners note positive momentum in the sector. Sveaas' Viking Supply fined for late report Swedish OSV owner missed deadline for results while it was restructuring. Fuel leak under control after boxship hit by ro-pax No injuries reported following collision that opened hull of CSL Virginia 30km off Corsica. Iran reveals it is building aframax trio Order is part of state plan to construct 100 vessels at state-owned yards. US may grant waivers on Iran crude sanctions India has nothing to gain and a lot to lose from implementing US actions against Iran, says Banchero Costa. Serge Corbel switches from APL to CEVA Logistics CMA CGM veteran to take the financial reigns at firm French liner giant bought into earlier this year. Keppel confirms two more LNG carriers for Stolt-Nielsen Gas However, Singapore yard group confirms that earlier option was allowed to lapse. Cosco Shipping Holdings downgraded over trade fears Hong Kong-listed liner giant to suffer double whammy of tariffs and high bunker prices, says analyst. Hunter Maritime plots merger with Chinese fintech company Saverys family-backed Hunter Maritime Acquisition announces proposed deal with NCF Wealth Holdings in a $2bn all-stock transaction.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal and freight brokerage Hapag-Lloyd outlines new bunker surcharge formula Commentary: Don't use drayage carriers on labor website JPMorgan Chase fined for sanctions violations Number of U.S. exporters down in 2017 ITC investigating U.S. manufacturing competitiveness Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Fire reported at Canada's Saint John refinery; owner confirms 'major incident' Irving Oil reported a "major incident" at its 300,000 b/d Saint John, New Brunswick, refinery Monday, following reports of a fire and explosion. ExxonMobil, BP evacuate crews from Gulf of Mexico platforms in advance of Hurricane Michael BP and ExxonMobil are evacuating personnel from key Gulf of Mexico producing platforms that may be at risk due to Hurricane Michael, the companies said Monday. Product futures rally short-lived as market weighs impact of refinery explosion An explosion at Irving Oil's Saint John refinery in New Brunswick failed to buoy markets, and last week's price correction extended into midmorning trading on Monday. Iran's oil minister reiterates Saudi Arabia will not be able to fill looming oil supply gap Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh on Monday dismissed claims by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Saudi Arabia was prepared to make up for any oil market shortfall caused by US sanctions on geopolitical rival Iran. French industrial action Tue likely to affect ports: sources REFINERY NEWS: Russia Omsk starts installing coker upgrade equipment Asian middle distillates gaining strength in October as fundamentals firm In the paper market, the backwardation in the front month November/December timespread narrowed over the week. More needs to be done for long term LNG bunkering: SIBCON Price uncertainty also remains another concern to LNG bunkering adoption. Malaysia's Hengyuan Refining Co. offers naphtha after almost one year The deal was done at a discount of around $15/mt to the Mean of Platts Japan naphtha assessments, on an FOB basis.

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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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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