BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 12, 2018

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US retail imports not hit by trade war threat: Port Tracker MOL chief says eco-fuel will drive many to ruin - 'We'll all go bust!' MSC signs with BoxTech Database to 10 million box mark China solar sector begs Beijing to delay subsidy cuts Capacity shortage drives up panamax daily hire rates 30pc Panama Canal sets tonnage record of 38.1 million tons in May Marseille Fos fortunes rise as Maersk adds 2 new calls UPS expanding less than container load ocean service North America rail traffic up 2.3pc in week ending June 2 US April exports: pork up 13pc, beef up 11pc, lamb up 97pc Airbus-Bombardier C Series deal presents challenge to Boeing Asia's first big aircraft recycling facility open in Harbin Siemens to expand Saudi Airlines Cargo air freight hub Emirates SkyCargo now goes to London Stansted and Edinburgh

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JUNE 11, 2018
Iridium makes maritime industry history Japan aims at becoming an international LNG bunkering hub Leading ship managers form global joint procurement business to enhance value for principals Liberia honours Greek shipping partners as it celebrates 70th anniversary SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rate marginally down Swire Shipping upgrades services from North Asia to the Pacific US Federal Maritime Commission votes to expand flexibility in NVOCC service options Approach road to BMCT in poor condition DP World Mundra works towards providing enhanced medical facilities in Kutch District Port of Rotterdam invests in low-threshold monitoring system for container transport QTerminals to showcase achievements, future plans at event Commerce Secy calls for diversifying export basket & focusing on newer markets Economy seen in a sweet spot

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"Heaven or hell?" Increasing industry support for secure truck parking Swiss Post starts search for new CEO Australia gets first fully automatic intermodal terminal New office in Hamburg Introducing Wallenius Wilhelmsens' new hero Only one FAA infrastructure grant for cargo facilities Another stellar project for Cargolux Salzburg - Trieste piggyback service resumed Toyota has plans for port of Long Beach Cross-dock centre opens in Ghent 100 candles on Embalex cake Europe's airports: robust freight traffic growth in April Launch of China - Turkey intermodal service TX Logistik greets new director intermodal Europe Swire calling more at Chinese port Over 1 million shipments conveyed The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 11, 2018
European shortsea freights under pressure DSME bounces back to full capacity and orderbook HMM launches China-Australia service with APL and Evergreen Maritime UK calls on Department for International Trade to drastically raise its game Hutchison's development of Laem Chabang's Terminal D well under way Oldendorff returns to Jiangsu Hantong for more Kamsarmaxes Mitsui books five MR tankers at Samsung HI for Chevron charter New Admire, a 2015-built bulk carrier

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JUNE 11, 2018
Low-sulphur fuel laws will see container lines 'all go bust', says MOL CEO Launch of JV sets Turkish Cargo on a course for Chinese logistics sector More freight services out of China as Kerry and Damco announce new rail routes Analysis: signs point to an 'M&A binge' in the wings of the logistics arena CJ Logistics to acquire majority stake in DSC Qatar Airport cargo cushions blow from Saudi-led embargo Nairobi's container depot the main cause of import cargo pile-up?

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JUNE 11, 2018
Thoma-Sea to build advanced Rolls-Royce design pelagic trawler Metal Shark acquires Horizon Shipbuilding assets First BC Ferries Spirit class ship completes LNG conversion LR offers one stop solution for EU MRV and IMO DCS compliance DSME sees order intake improving Volvo Penta "going full charge" into hybrid and all-electric Vittoria Shipyard delivers ASD tug to Algeria BV issues approvals for GTT LNG containment systems

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JUNE 11, 2018
Closure of Vedanta's copper smelter to hit small bulkers Regional government's order to shut the facility following violent protests will also dampen future bulk imports as Vedanta had sought... DHT appoints new chief financial officer Laila Halvorsen has served as chief controller and accountant since 2014 after 17 years with Western Bulk Shipping requires leadership and vision - not finger pointing and excuses Posidonia 2018 offered a showcase for the forward thinking next generation leaders, but it also made clear that the old... Europe-South Asia box trade makes strong start Middle East imports falling as Indian subcontinent booms The Trump-Kim power play A deal, if struck, could boost trades and significantly increase the demand for shipping Integro finalises Tysers acquisition Move follows private equity backed merger of SSL and Endeavour HHI delays IRISL newbuilds amid sanction fears Newbuildings expected to be delivered in the second quarter of this year remain on the orderbook OECD to investigate liner schedule reliability International Transport Forum to report on impact of late-running ships on supply chain The boxship leader board: It's not just a matter of scale MSC has pre-empted its 2M partner on several occasions in recent weeks GasLog founder linked to new private investment firm New firm will have "a desire for influence if not control" of the companies it invests in Lloyd's List names 2018 Tom Leander Fellow Three-month maritime news internship supported by companies and associations across the industry Euronav sells 20-year-old suezmax Belgium-based company will record a gain of $10.6m in the second quarter from the sale BIMCO backs anti-corruption drive The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network asked IMO member states to crack down on corruption at the June 5-8 Facilitation Committee Sulphur cap will drive operators out of business, MOL's Ikeda says Customers must understand that the cap is contributing to the health of the globe, says Ikeda, and the extra cost... Iraq begins to rebuild tanker fleet with oil export to US Updates: industry sources said the VLCC is owned by Evangelos Marinakis's company and on bareboat charter to a IOTC joint venture... Daily Briefing MSC boxships to slow down as chief executive Aponte reviews operations \| Freight rate dumping: It's yesterday once more \|...

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JUNE 11, 2018
East Coast ports hope federal funds boost Asia market share E-commerce pressures, strike threat frame Teamsters-UPS contract talks E-commerce's package explosion challenges US Customs New traffic plan eases DP World Nhava Sheva truck congestion Container lines face steep climb in recouping bunker fuel surcharges Chittagong shippers brace for Eid holiday delays Rotterdam's inland terminal box scanning pilot to improve visibility

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JUNE 11, 2018
UK P&I: off-spec bunkers hard to test Leading P&I club issues alert to owners as contaminated fuel hit US Gulf Coast market. Jones Act considered safety hazard Economics professor says 20th century US maritime law results in 'sacrificing safety' with older vessels. Gener8 lays out $12.2m in severance payments Top executives of soon-to-be swallowed up tanker owner also free to work for rivals post merger close. Thorco Luna banned from Australia Thorco Projects vessel barred after third detention in 2018. Scorpio Bulkers banks $30m loan ING cash will refinance owner's two modern kamsarmaxes. Probe finds self-igniting charcoal sparked two boxship cargo fires Investigators call for change after cargo declared safe is found to have started blazes. DHT appoints new chief financial officer New York-listed tanker owner goes with insider as long-serving CFO steps down. Flag states call on IMO to address 2020 fuel fears Registries join shipowner associations in warning of risks associated with sulphur cuts. Hurtigruten to take over Kleven yard Norwegian owner says it sees great potential at domestic shipbuilder. DSME revenue to fall further in 2018 But new orders could approach $7.3bn target this year, CEO says. Eyal Ofer tops Israel's rich list Brother Idan comes in fifteenth, $7bn behind Zodiac chief. Posidonia proves another success as star-studded parties steal show Greek event's parties celebrate milestones and feature celebrities First man joins WISTA in Norway Women's shipping organisation takes next step by welcoming Nor-Shipping director Per Martin Tanggaard. MISC reveals Petrobras tanker deal worth $645m New shuttle tankers will rake in the cash over 10 years in Brazil. German broker Peter Gast dies aged 89 Founder of Peter Gast Shipping also started up the world's largest private sailing race. Inmarsat stock jumps after takeover rejected Satellite player turned down bid from EchoStar Corp. 2Go swings to profit Philippines ro-ro group has non-shipping operations to thank. PDVSA makes first STS transfer to cut tanker queue Sonangol suezmax loaded at sea as Venezuelan major tries to beat congestion. MOL's Ikeda: 'We're all going to go bust' CEO warns disaster ahead unless owners can pass on costs of sulphur cap. Shell signs Subsea 7 pipe-lay deal OSV to install lines north of Shetland in 2020 and 2021. Euronav profits from sale of veteran suezmax Belgian owner makes $10.6m from offloading oldest and smallest tanker. Livanos teams with top bankers in new investment firm Greek owner and ex- Goldman Sachs partners will initially focus on energy, financial services and shipping. CMA CGM to use Rotterdam to bunker LNG boxships French container shipping giant says it may also eventually consider using Singapore as well. MMA Offshore ties up Pinnacle for three years Aussie vessel operator says contract is 'significant' as it looks to expand its IMR service offering.

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JUNE 11, 2018
CN heavily investing in two provinces Canadian National (CN), the largest of the two Canada-based Class I railways, is heavily investing in its rail networks across British Colu... Corpus Christi nets funding for channel improvement Included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2018 fiscal year Work Plan is $23 million for the Port of Corpus Christi channel improvement p... Oakland director warns about 'extreme protectionism' Chris Lytle, the executive director of the Port of Oakland, is warning about "extreme protectionism" and says a trade war with China would ... Vietnam alarmed about scrap imports Vietnam's environment minister is sounding the alarm about growing scrap imports into his country following a ban on many commodities in Ch... Trump rejects G7 joint statement over trade matters President Donald Trump rejected the joint statement signed off on by the six other world leaders who participated in the G7 summit in Charl... White House sending mixed messages on ZTE deal President Donald Trump and his administration appear to be having a tough time getting their story straight when it comes to a deal made la... A. Duie Pyle expanding warehousing footprint Transportation and logistics provider A. Duie Pyle is ramping up its warehousing footprint as demand for space continues to increase. All ... Trade community looks for drawn up drawback rules The trade community is hopeful that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will release a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for new dr... South Carolina Ports Authority reports record month South Carolina Ports Authority's (SCPA) container volumes in May surged 8.2 percent year-over-year to 197,437 TEUs, a record for the month ...

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JUNE 11, 2018
Amid strong Q1 USGC gasoline exports, Florida's foreign imports rise In the first quarter of 2018 the US state of Florida saw its imports of gasoline from abroad rise above historic norms as inflows from the US Gulf Coast dipped, S&P Global Platts analysis of various data sets from the US federal government shows. US, UN announce sanctions against accused Libyan fuel smuggler The US and United Nations Monday sanctioned six individuals accused of migrant smuggling. First VLCC booked to take HSFO east from Rotterdam for June The first VLCC for June was heard by shipping sources on subjects over the weekend to load high sulfur fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore. Oil a bit softer with attention on US-North Korea summit Oil futures fell slightly Monday morning in US trading, with broader financial markets awaiting news from the US-North Korea summit and a trio of central bank meetings scheduled to take place this week. Container market divided over emergency bunker surcharges Nerves are fraying in the container market over how best to reflect rising fuel costs in customers' freight rates in deals covering long periods of time. Classification expert DNV GL sees dramatic rise in marine scrubber demand As of May, the total number of vessels that had either ordered or installed scrubbers stood at 817, DNV GL said. China, Iran agrees to strengthen strategic cooperation despite US pressure Iran faces reimposition of sanctions by the US, which could impact its crude oil exports. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Global oil demand could leave gaping hole "If commodity prices remain elevated, we could start to see this have a drag on global GDP growth," said Platts Analytics' Chris Midgley. Armed robbery attacks against ships in Straits of Malacca, Singapore rise in Jan-May: ReCAAP ReCAAP also warned ship farers to be vigilant when traversing the waters of Indonesia. FUTURES: Crude mixed on rising US rig count, lower OPEC supply "WTI declined as investors digested the sustained climb in oil rigs," OCBC Commodity economist said. REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Cosmo Oil restarts 75,000 b/d Chiba CDU Cosmo Oil had shut 49% of its 363,000 b/d refining capacity at the peak of its scheduled maintenance.

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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:
	-	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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