BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 10, 2018

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Maritime CEOs rally behind IMO efforts to de-carbonise world shipping Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Free Trade Port readies as LCL transshipment hub Four Asian expat cleaners found dead aboard ship in Oman's Port of Salalah US-China's ongoing trade row spells trouble ahead for Hong Kong Carriers' marine fuel cost recovery methods 'unfair' say shippers JP Morgan downgrades China stocks, expects 'full-blown trade war' Court ruling permits Michigan consumers to order wine from other US states Kuehne + Nagel Indonesia ties up with Wira to strengthen online role New York port development agency join to expand local barge service Volga-Dnepr flies relief to Guam to aid Typhoon Mangkhut victims Delta Cargo launches GPS-enabled time-sensitive cargo service Malaysia Airlines chairman to leave post by year-end to focus on pilgrims

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
'SAL will continue offering enhanced services to the Indian trade' APL Eagle GO Guaranteed service extended to all ports in Asia & Middle East BIMCO kicks off its first advisory panel in Asia Cargo owners in North America breathe a sigh of relief after US & Canada sign last-minute trade agreement Maersk accelerates innovation in shipping & logistics Trade tensions seen impacting container demand Oilmeal exports up Port of Rotterdam Authority tests autonomous navigation with a floating lab IIFF starts Distance Learning Course admission for 2018 All's not good for exports with INR depreciation: FIEO President India projected to have the highest growth rate among major economies

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International and private Upgrades to Chicago's rail connection Hapag-Lloyd introduces fuel factor in pricing Pallet repair centre now fully automated RZD intends to quadruple freight transit business Finnair Cargo braves storm in September Wardle to drive Virgin's digitalisation programme More digital payment services in ARA region Dachser Switzerland with new head of sales division 3PL sets up shop in Cologne GDP certificate for Dnata facility in Zurich More services across Europe APL pushing service even further CFO for Nautilus selected "Curiosity of the Day" Transplace buys Yusen's intermodal/freight brokerage group New Zealand: Kiwi resumes daytime freight trains Strengthening ties between China and UAE

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Salvors struggle to separate Med collision ships Bomin rejects talk of bunker business exit Rupee slide, weak steel prices hurt Indian shipbreaking BW LPG ends Dorian courtship with 'Dear John' letter Australian LNG story to boost LPG shipping Tototheo Maritime CEO takes the long view when focusing on the bottom line

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Anger in Europe as state subsidies for South Korean carrier HMM soar Transplace buys Yusen Logistics' North America intermodal business Delta and Cathay race to offer end-to-end tracking for air cargo customers Analysis: is DSV ready to move on Damco's freight forwarding business? New era of free trade leaves Mexico more isolated Hapag-Lloyd orders 8,600 new reefer containers from MCI

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Gondan launches powerful hybrid icebreaking escort tug French court charges U.S. master and Carnival with sulfur violation American Cruise Lines' new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage Ørsted to acquire Deepwater Wind for $510 million USCG and FDNY respond to tanker disabled by engine room fire PG Flow Solutions BWTS picked for live fish carrier

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
More room for consolidation in chemical tanker sector Chemical tanker owners see plenty of room for growth Shipping receives boost from new gas projects Japan's LNG consumer Jera is looking into floating storage to weather fluctuations in price Dry bulkers see no effective fleet growth in 2019 Dry bulkers expect high rates for many years Hull rates hardening in Asia too, says Chandan IUMI committee chair is confident marine insurers will be able to handle any sulphur cap hiccups Genco to install scrubbers on 17 capesizes The dry bulk owner has options to install scrubbers on another 15 vessels and expects each scrubber to cost around... Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split The stock split will take effect at market opening on October 15 Sinopec offers owners straight-run compliant fuel, sources say The offered fuel is a residue from the distillation of higher quality crude oil. Sinopec is in negotiations with owners... Twill launches in Germany The launch in Germany closely follows the decision for the Maersk subsidiary to realign its brand affiliation from Damco to... Maersk fund invests in US digital freight broker Maersk Growth joins Oaktree, Connor Capital and Chromo Invest in series A funding for New York-based digital freight forwarding start-up Japan pushes for EEDI changes The third-biggest shipbuilder wants to see 40% more efficient large containers built after 2022 and change the reference line for... More orders as carriers compete for market share More containership orders are likely as lines compete for market share and political interference hurts carriers' efforts to reach equilibrium Chelsea Logistics bids to develop Sasa Port Project revived after being shelved in 2016 Hahn & Co completes SK Shipping deal Analysts see dry bulk business as first in line to be pruned Sponsors of 2020 paper move to counter 'misconceptions' The statement from BIMCO, Intertanko and the Marshall Islands says the co-sponsors of the paper are fully committed to a... Hapag-Lloyd places major reefer order with Maersk MCI has commenced production of the 8,600 units at its Qingdao manufacturing plant APL's Sartini confronts the Pacific paradox Next year's contracting season will be a testing time for carriers with no compromise on surcharges, says APL's Nicolas Sartini Trafigura agrees partnership with IFM Investors Trafigura and IFM will jointly own and operate concentrates terminal infrastructure, fluvial operations, and global freight forwarding and multi-modal transportation... Daily Briefing Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism \| Global box growth comes to a standstill \| BW LPG withdraws Dorian offer... India opts to buy Iranian crude despite US sanctions New Delhi and Tehran have reportedly discussed using Indian rupees rather than US dollars for purchases

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
US shippers accelerate peak plans, post UPS-Teamster vote Near-record US imports forecast through year's end US Gulf Coast ports close ahead of Hurricane Michael Analysis: It's all about the cube, US LTL carriers Maersk launches India supply chain tech accelerator Distrust may push more shippers to develop own low-sulfur BAFs

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Scorpio Tankers in market for $250m equity raise Owner seeks funding cushion to ride out tepid products stretch. Okeanis operations chief buys more shares Latest swoop brings Aristidis Alafouzos' share count to 12,800, reflecting a nearly NOK 1m stake. Drop the Mike? Not this year Wells Fargo analyst Webber sails home with his fourth consecutive title as shipping's top equity analyst. China's demand can support US LNG projects-but indirectly China's strong LNG demand growth can tighten global balances, leading to other demand sources for US LNG, according to Venture Global LNG founder Michael Sabel Shipping's lost year in US equity market Bankers seek to explain why investors have brought the pain to sector's "growing pains" experience in New York. JERA wants more storage in LNG supply chain Japanese energy firm optimises vessel operation to create the effect of "floating storage" while bringing two tanks in Tokyo Bay online, says chairman Hendrik Gordenker. Genco waiting on IMO 2020 fuel spread Chief executive John Wobensmith wants to see price spread between high-sulphur and low-sulphur fuel oils settle before ordering beyond 17 scrubbers. Novatek looks to flip its Arctic shipping disadvantage Russian Arctic LNG producer aims to turn freight economics into its favour, says chief financial officer Mark Gyetvay. Scorpio Bulkers sticks to its guns with kamsarmax deal New York-listed owner inks short period deal with Bunge, brokers say. Glencore wins bulker fee cut in Australia Competition body tells Newcastle port to reduce charges by 20% in row over costs. US master on trial over cruiseship emissions French court begins hearing into alleged breach of sulphur limit on P&O's Azura. BC Ferries seeks yard offers for five newbuilds Canadian owner goes global in its latest bid for fleet renewal. Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan Bulker owner also reveals options to fit exhaust cleaners on 15 smaller ships, but LSFO remains preferred option. Tanker disabled by engine-room fire off US USCG begins probe after Feng Huang Ao goes adrift off Nantucket. NYK honours its war dead in Wales Japanese owner erects cenotaph to mark sinking of Hirano Maru by U-boat in World War One. Trafigura, IFM form bulker terminals JV Fund investing in trading giant's Impala port operations in Mexico and South America. China pull-back hurting tankers, says Peter Sand Bimco analyst says rumours of Chinese charterers returning to the US market have yet to be confirmed. VIDEO: Battle on to contain slick from collision Minister condemns ro-pax's 'abnormal behaviour' after boxship clash spilled 600 tonnes of fuel. AP Moller-Maersk launches latest step in strategic shift New India-focused venture will work with start-ups to fast-track developments. BP, Eni and NOC resume Libyan offshore exploration Oil companies restarting Sirte basin project suspended in 2014. Bulker and cargoship collide off Istanbul Turkish vessels involved in incident at anchorage outside Bosporus. Analysts ask if VLGC takeover drama will deliver another episode Are BW LPG's eyes off Dorian for good or is this week's retreat a negotiating tactic? Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes on Dennis Uy company adds Philippines' biggest tanker as part of $100m-plus expansion. Cosco Shipping Energy stock surges on upgrade Shares in Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation enjoyed a boost today following an upgrade from CICC. Stock in the Chinese tanker heavyweight surged on high volumes after analysts at the bank raised its rating from hold to buy, Bloomberg reported. Its shares climbed to a high of HKD 4.45 ($0.58) each on Tuesday and were trading up over 4% at HKD 4.38 each at the time of writing. Almost 16 mill Big Greeks sell large tankers for scrap New Shipping and Avin International sell ageing units amid active and uncertain demolition market Gazprom orders OSVs at Zvezda yard Three offshore ships and a shuttle ferry to be built at new Russian facility. Vandenbulcke steps up as DEME CEO Long-serving deputy COO takes top job at Belgian owner. Color Line flag switch could endanger 700 jobs Proposal to change to NIS register would free owner to bring in overseas crews. ICTSI wins approval for Manila terminal expansion Philippine port operator says work will also enable it to deal with the increasing impact of weather related issues. B Riley FBR starts Eagle, Scorpio and Genco with buys After trio of MLPs, California-based investment bank rolls out coverage of dry bulk sector. Miyazaki Sangyo hopes for better luck in capesize sale Japanese bulker said to be coming near to the end of her re-delivery period after 12 month charter.

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OCTOBER 9, 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 Commentary: ICE hot on export enforcement Federal Maritime Commission raising some user fees

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Crude edges higher as Gulf Coast production braces for Hurricane Michael US crude futures settled higher as suppliers worked to shut in Gulf Coast production ahead of the approaching Hurricane Michael. Lowest volume traded in NWE HSFO barge MOC in 2018 amid tight availability Strong backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market as a result of scant supply saw just 2,000 mt traded in Monday's 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts Market On Close assessment process, the lowest volume in 2018. Total halted Iranian crude imports in July: CEO Pouyanne French oil major Total stopped buying Iranian crude to supply its refineries in July due to lack of banks willing to handle the transaction ahead of US sanctions on Tehran which come into force next month, the company's CEO Patrick Pouyanne said Tuesday. US Coast Guard closes three southeastern US ports to incoming vessels as Hurricane Michael bears down The US Coast Guard declared port status X-Ray for three southeastern ports of Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall early Wednesday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida, according to the agency's website. Suezmax freight rates surge on tight VLCC availability A tight position list for VLCCs in the Caribbean and the Middle East amid strong fuel oil demand has caused a surge in Suezmax freight rates, with Suezmaxes now even reaching lumpsum rates seen on VLCCs earlier in the year. Strong Rotterdam HSFO demand highlights disconnect from bunker market Malaysia's Petronas gears up for new investment cycle The additional cash gives Petronas further financial flexibility to either increase reserves or undertake longer-term projects like LNG Canada. India ups pressure for Iran sanctions relief while US sticks to hard line We continue to discuss our Iran policy with our counterparts around the world, an official said. BIMCO to develop hull underwater cleaning standard for shipping The standard was expected to be finalized in the autumn of 2019. INTERVIEW: VLSFO to be main marine fuel choice as IMO 2020 looms: Cockett Group CEO The bunker industry is also ripe for consolidation, partly due to the 2020 rule. External: Global Risk Management IEA lifts renewables forecast for Europe, but China continues to dominate China continues to dominate global renewable energy growth, responsible for over 400 GW of the IEA's 2018-2023 forecast. Hapag-Lloyd announces new mechanism for bunker charges as IMO 2020 looms MFR is based on a formula that combines consumption with market prices for fuel oils. FUTURES: Crude rises despite likely stock build amid supply concern Preliminary data on last week's US inventory data is due for release from the American Petroleum Institute later Tuesday. FEATURE: Forward paper derivatives shine some light on HSFO's value post IMO 2020 The value of crude in 2020 would be an influential factor in determining the competitiveness of HSFO.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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