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BRIEFS

September 10, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate falls 6.9pc to US$868/TEU, rises 1.5pc to USWC US east and Gulf coast ILA dockers agree to 6-year master contract High oil drives down CMA CGM profit to US$22 million, but sales up 7.4pc MSC increases raft of seasonal rates and surcharges worldwide Docker's death in crane accident at Ports of Auckland sparks uproar CMA CGM offers cutting-edge long distance fruit transport solution Wind farm near twice size of Hong Kong Island unveiled in Irish Sea Scrubbers 'likely to be preferred method to meet sulphur cap fuel rule' New container rail freight links Marseilles, Le Havre and Lausanne Zeamarine gets official clearance to launch as new heavy lift operation ACO Marine Sika group tie up on deck drainage interface concept The Freight Summit to be held at Reverie Saigon October 9-12 Etihad Cargo, New York's Trinity Logistics renew Rickenbacker deal Rollinson undergoes induction to prepare for heading up Dachser UK Eric Born to stay on at Swissport as president, CEO until end 2019

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
China ranked the world's top shipping nation CMA CGM records increased volumes & revenue in Q2 GAC India wins Goa State Logistics Leadership Award OOCL introduces new Asia-East Africa direct services Chabahar port to be handed over to Indian co. for operation very soon: Iran Minister China allows Nepal to use its sea & land ports Visakha Container Terminal & CFS register impressive all-round performance CONCOR flags off first container train from Sukhpur Rail Terminal GatewayRail flags off dedicated train with 90 TEUs from ICD-Sahnewal to Mundra Port FIEO signs MoU with NSE for jointly creating awareness on managing volatility in exchange rates India to become a $10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu

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"Recognition for Europe" Paving the way for Parkes - Narromine railway line New depot boosts capacity to 6,000 shipments per day Successful China - France voyage via Arctic route Stellar H1 results for Bolloré Logistics Britannia goes to Denmark WFS operates own cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa New cranes to enhance Curaçao Port Services Russian metal giant now serving Turkey by rail Spare parts from i-logistics centre Change of CFO at Xpediator BMW books B777F as global showcase Preparing for Brexit in Antwerp Canadian carrier orders 60 more locomotives "Curiosity of the day" Huge parcel facility in Australia Second Atlas Air B747-400F for Asiana Cargo Volumes still surging in Spanish ports

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Tanker owners could see higher charter rates as vessels docked for scrubber work Post-Panamax trio booked at Mitsui E&S Hyundai HI CEO defends job cuts in offshore unit Costs huge factor as shipping scrambles to meet regulations Brightoil auditors hint at questionable deals Sincere Navigation launches bid to break into product tanker market, hires adviser

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
CMA CGM price cut shocks rival box carriers trying to push up rates Forwarders eyeing major US airports with dread as peak season looms Seko Logistics acquires majority stake in Australia's Omni-Channel Logistics Tech aims to turn supply chain logistics from a cost driver into a value driver US regulator demands 'transparency' in fees for containers From newsroom to cockpit: Victoria's new challenge as a pilot Electric trucks are necessary - and on their way, anyway CMA CGM introduces Climactive to help control reefer atmosphere

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
U.S. files suit in another Honolulu longline fishing fleet pollution case ABS grants AIP for innovative LNG fuel gas container TOTE nears three year anniversary of start of LNG fueled operations Vard finds buyer for DSCV it got stuck with in Harkand collapse DEME orders four vessels at Royal IHC NASSCO awarded $218.7 million Bonhomme Richard contract

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Stena Bulk confirms Petrobras time-charter deal for two MR tankers Two vessels reportedly chartered at $14,500 per day will be serving in Brazilian coastal trades for the state energy giant CMA CGM reports near 90% profit slump CMA CGM recorded revenues of $5.7bn in the second quarter, and container volumes of nearly 5.2m teu SMM: Slew of red tape hands bigger role to classification societies The tsunami of red tape engulfing the shipping industry is going to leave it in need of greater information, which... Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List IMO marked its 70th anniversary ensuring the safety and efficiency of the international shipping industry Alibra Shipping sets up Athens dry bulk operation New office will be led by former Lightship managing director Stefanos Makris, who will manage a team of five Has CMA CGM found its next acquisition target? France's CMA CGM thought to be willing to pay $4bn to acquire Taiwan's Evergreen after confirming that efforts to buy... TEN trims losses in second quarter Athens-based owner says its heavily time-chartered tanker fleet beat spot rates by more than 100% Hokkaido coal shipments disrupted following quake Dry bulk cargo flows could be disrupted while freight rates might increase as Japan assesses damage from the deadly disaster SMM: Lloyd's Register debuts digital monitor of vessel parts The 'digital twin' will change the way classification is carried out and will most probably reduce inspections, according to LR... Yard Talk \| Chinese yards breathe easier The tightening shipping emission rules have created additional demand for the shipbuilding industry, including the Chinese yards, highlighted by the... Skuld posts positive half-year result amid low claims Bottom line boosted by investment results, expanded book and low claims incidence, says entity behind P&I club and Lloyd's syndicate Consolidation players go hungry The received unwisdom that big players find it easy to gobble up all the small fry is not playing out... Mitsui wins order for three post-panamax bulkers The vessels are expected to be delivered by the second half of 2020 The Interview: Peter Cremers The industry veteran expects shipmanagment consolidation to continue, but appears to have no intention of giving over his own business... CMA CGM chief says pursuit of Hapag-Lloyd is 'closed' Confirming rumours at the start of the summer that the French container line had approached Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM's chief executive... Daily Briefing The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018 \| HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook \| Billions remain docked as port...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Tech trucking efficiencies hinge on trucker buy-in Amid trans-Pac spot rate uptick, October blank sailings emerge In spite of fuel-driven loss, CMA CGM positive on profitability US truck capacity tightness drives inland port, barge innovation US's steel tariffs, quotas disrupt, jumble market Krishnapatnam leads South India transshipment ILA contract deal ensures US-wide labor peace until 2022

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
UK's Women in Maritime draft new charter New charter promoting gender balance to be launched by UK industry body taskforce. Okeanis Eco Tankers brings in new chief financial officer BW LPG man comes in to replace Alafouzos family stalwart at Merkur-quoted tanker owner. Tsakos Energy results match consensus Tanker owner returns to red for the second quarter but is 'confident in the future', chief operating officer George Saroglou says. Navig8 Chemical hires new operations chief Nicolas Busch-led owner bolsters management team as it raids rival Chembulk for chief operating officer. Scrubbers 'still a fraction' of shipowner preference One would be wrong' to think the technology is the solution to IMO 2020 compliance, Evercore ISI says. Former Bimco head Carsten Melchiors dies Ex-secretary general had suffered a period of illness. Uljanik Group eyes Azerbaijan lifeline Troubled Croatian yard believes it can build more vessels for Caspian nation. Celsius Shipping adds to product tanker market exposure Danish owner said to have continued busy period with purchase of medium range vessel. Norwegian vehicle snaps up Salamon ship German KG house Salamon has sold one of its vessels to a new Norwegian venture. The 73,000-dwt Cape Texel (built 2009) has gone to a Norwegian A/S company set up by Clarksons with Norwegian and international investors. Subjects are lifted on the deal, which some price at $12.5m. Christian Salamon did not reply to requests for comments. Vard sells $120m OSV left over from Harkand collapse Unnamed buyer clinches deal for construction vessel due this year. Dof Subsea wins frame deal from Wintershall Oil company can call on Norwegian owner's ships in Atlantic region. HHI's Kang: sacrifices must be made by workers CEO says concessions needed to keep offshore business running. Berenberg Capital adds basket of LNG stocks Analyst Donald McLee places buy ratings on Golar LNG and both GasLog companies. Vyborg Shipyard falls to first-half loss Russian shipbuilder hit by lower revenue so far in 2018. Stena Bulk confirms double MR tanker deal with Petrobras Contract comes at a time the shipowner is looking to expand its relationship with Brazilian oil company. DEME orders quartet at Royal IHC Belgian owner picks Dutch yard for latest fleet renewal. Handymax back under arrest in Singapore Cargo owner joins in ongoing legal battle that has played out against a handymax bulker in Madagascar, Indonesia and Singapore. EMAS Offshore's Oslo delisting deadline extended Financial Supervisory Authority gives struggling OSV owner more time to appeal decision. Royal Caribbean Cruises boosts dividend payments Royal Caribbean Cruises has continued the steady increase of its dividend and bumped up its latest quarterly payout to investors. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Royal Caribbean sees higher profit New York-listed RCL has declared a $0.70 per share dividend, which it says reflects efforts to increase shareholder returns. The company behind the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, A Antwerp prepares for Brexit with UK appointment Justin Atkin brought in to make sure trade flow is not choked off. Russians reveal autonomous shipping projects USC and others working on unmanned vessels as Russian draws up new rules. Mystery investor calls in Clarksons as it seeks $22m GoodBulk stake A mystery investor is looking to buy a $22m stake in capesize heavyweight GoodBulk just 24 hours after the company sold a $10m slice of stock to bring in a new shareholder. GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor Deal opens up new European investors for Star Bulk Billung credits Clarksons as Star Bulk deal strips away Songa Bulk's 'boring' tag Clarksons Platou Securities has been d Ethiopian ship docks in Eritrea for first time in 20 years ESL vessel's arrival in Massawa marks further thawing of enmity between neighbours. Credit Suisse CEO denies bid for Ivory Coast presidency Tidjane Thiam says he wants to finish restructuring job he started at Swiss lender. Mitsui bags order for post-panamax bulker trio Mid-sized Japanese shipyard says newbuildings will be built to new neo 87BC design Saade: interest in Hapag-Lloyd at an end CMA CGM says company has called off its pursuit of German rival, but other targets remain. Parbulk 2 continues to pursue Humpuss claim Wilh Wilhelmsen-backed outfit won't give up in effort to collect from Indonesian company. Exmar returns to profit in first half of 2018 LPG player looks to take advantage of stronger rates to refinance pressurised fleet at "better terms". Japanese supramax bulker refloated off Montevideo Vessel ends short stay at notorious blackspot for vessel groundings following assistance from tugs.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Hearing on positive train control progress Thursday ILWU tallying ballots for union leadership House unlikely to get tariff details from Trump BIS rule to refine Section 232 exclusion process Trade coalition rails against further China duties Vancouver longshoremen agree to labor deal U.S. pork exports bogged down by tariffs Commentary: There's nothing cute about hazmat U.S. transportation hiring on a roll

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Abysmal clean Med Handysize freight market hammers shipowners' TCEs A weakening Mediterranean market for Handysize oil product tankers continues into September after a summer characterised by chronic oversupply of vessels and elevated bunker costs, and rates have dropped to a level where many shipowners are unable to cover their costs. Total books first Saudi Arabia-USAC gasoline cargoes in 3 years French oil giant Total has booked four cargoes of gasoline from Saudi Arabia to the US Atlantic Coast, including one set to deliver September 8, in the first such voyages in at least three years, market sources said Friday. USGC-Far East naphtha arbitrage has fleeting return Cargoes were booked to sail from the US Gulf Coast carrying naphtha amid what a USGC market source described as a "once-open but now marginally open" arbitrage to Asia. FUTURES 5: NYMEX RBOB strengthens as Bayway FCC issues continue The oil complex clawed back some ground during afternoon US trading Friday, led by NYMEX October RBOB, which settled 1.9 cents higher at $1.9700/gal. Istanbul bunker fuel tightness boosts premium to Piraeus The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the Greek port of Piraeus continued to widen Friday on tight product and barge availability at the Turkish port, sources said Friday. Saudi Arabia could be vital to fuel oil hazy future The world largest crude oil exporter could be the answer to the quandary that awaits the high sulfur fuel oil market once interest for this product wanes due to implementation of a global marine sulfur cap. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since 2009 No export fixtures out of the USGC to Singapore have been reported to S&P Global Platts this week. OPEC crude production rises to 32.89 mil b/d in August as cuts unwind: Platts survey Taking away Congo, OPEC's August output of 32.57 million b/d is the highest since it produced the same amount in October 2017. Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential hits 5-month low on higher supply "Ex-wharf premiums [to Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST HSFO assessments] are likely to come off gradually with more cargoes expected," a trader said. Greece's Maran Tankers to install scrubbers, ballast water systems on 13 ships The installation will take place at Sembcorp Marine's Tuas Boulevard Yard and Admiralty Yard. TANKERS: Panamax UKC-TA route hits nine-month high The position list is very tight and aside from one or two vessels opening up in the region there are few options left for charterers. US sanctions target Syrian petroleum trade network Sanctions have been issued four individuals and five entities for potentially setting up a delivery network supplying the Syrian government with crude oil, fuel and LNG as well as financing and weapons. Asian refiners show voracious appetite for Atlantic Basin crudes The glut of sweet crudes that had emerged over the past few months is fading due to sturdy and emphatic demand from Asian refiners.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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