BRIEFS

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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

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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