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BRIEFS

March 13, 2018

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OOIL is back in the black with a US$138m profit for 2017 Fire on Maersk Honam brought under control, four crewmembers still missing East coast dockers, employers resume talks stalled since December PANYNJ January up 13.2pc to record 585,864 TEU, laden imports up 18.5pc Port of Virginia saw slight dip in container volume in February Kuhne+Nagel speeds digitisation by opening two research centres Panalpina profits soar 26pc to US$109 million as revenues rise 6pc dnata inaugurates first dedicated perishables centre at Dallas airport Cargojet appoints Houston businessman Jim Crane as chairman of the board

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MARCH 12, 2018
2017 a year of growth for OOCL, says Chairman Antwerp port tostreamline operation at port of Douala CMA CGM commences commercial operationsat Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon Djibouti inks new agreementfor Doraleh Container Terminal Hamburg Süd making a mark in door-to-door transportation INDAMEX service commences operations at NSIGT Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty capacity Port of Rotterdam in talks to further optimise logistics connections to & from German hinterland SCFI rates down Major Port Authorities Bill provides more autonomy & flexibility Salient features of the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports Air cargo off to a robust start in 2018 with 8 pc growth in January BCT achieves DNV's certification for upgraded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Thar Dry Port-Sanand ICD commences LCL consolidation service GST Council extends tax exemptions for exporters by six months Recommendations made during 26th meeting of GST Council in New Delhi

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Disruptors are changing logistics Platooning starts for real in Spain Brussels airport invests heavily in infrastructure CP introduces one-stop shop for perishables New COO at Eurotunnel Krummen going lean and green Good bookings on Spain-Morocco loop TGP inaugurates new Turkey office India's new traction has 6,000 t hauling capacity Ceva opens new facility in Malaysia PANYNJ content with 2017 volumes Executive board overhaul at Panalpina APX launched by Hapag-Lloyd Next partnership announced by NCA India's competition watchdogs fine three carriers Progress for Rovaniemi - Arctic Ocean railway line Geodis working for Biosystems

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MARCH 12, 2018
Rising markets boost Clarksons OOCL turns to life under COSCO, reports stable financials Three more Maersk Honam crew confirmed dead CMPort open to partnerships with other port groups Shandong Shipping sets up ship management JV DSME returns to black ink with USD587 million profit Triyards' CFO resigns Doraleh terminal operator fully government-owned, says Djibouti president Awilco awards Keppel O&M USD425 million semi-sub contract Daehan tipped to win Aframaxes from Tsakos Heung-A sells and leases back vessel Creditors consider M&A for SPP Shipbuilding again

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MARCH 12, 2018
Maersk Honam blaze death toll grows as search for last crew member is called off Liftings and revenue shoot up as OOCL prepares for its new owners Conversions will maintain LATAM Cargo capacity after sale of freighters Brussels expands cargo facilities as Europe's airports rewrite the record books CMA CGM targets higher levels of customer service to create more value Indian antitrust body fines airlines over cargo price-fixing Volker Boehringer to head customer development at Panalpina

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MARCH 12, 2018
Podcast: Moving Beyond the Paper Process Mindset Remains of three missing Maersk Honam crew found ABS classes first hybrid OSV to operate in GoM European MRV regulations lead more owners to make propeller mods Dualog CEO: Shipping must prepare for a different future Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

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MARCH 12, 2018
TEN posts profit in 'challenging environment' Greek owner claims to have beaten 2017 tanker market travails in 2017 as it marks 25th anniversary Seafarer dies in fire on Bulgarian ro-ro Blaze appears to have broken out in deceased crew member's cabin Suez Canal cuts rates for bulkers The rate reductions may help coal imports into India GasLog orders another LNG carrier at Samsung for 'attractive price' Monaco-based owner moves to increase orderbook, citing 'robust' outlook and rising newbuild prices Ports across UK investing $2.4bn in new facilities to boost growth British Ports Association has called on the UK government to improve infrastructure around ports Activist shareholders target Aegean Marine Lawsuit centres around corporate governance, with company control being the ultimate prize Maersk says no hope of finding survivors after remains found on burning ship A fourth missing seafarer from the burning ship has not yet been located, but the 22 personnel evacuated from the... Prosecution seeks prison term for Stolberg Former heavylift king hoping for suspended sentence Small bulkers become hot commodities in S&P markets Investors bet on further upside of the segment that can ride on grains and minor bulk trades The Interview: Sabrina Chao Wah Kwong Maritime executive chairman is committed to shipping and optimistic, despite the risks excess newbuilding capacity and human nature may... Clarksons expects another year of strong growth Early signs of recovery seen in core markets, says chief executive Andi Case Employers risk crippling fines in UK pensions overhaul Companies that employ seafarers or offshore workers could face civil penalties of up to '50,000 and daily penalties of £10,000... Korea's ocean and fisheries minister sparks mixed reaction with decision to stay in post Kim Young-choon has dropped the idea of seeking election as Busan's mayor in June's local elections Is summer slowdown setting in early for VLCC market? Earnings fall into negative territory hit by vessel supply overhang Liner shipping recovery has just started, says OOIL Company is still in talks with US committee over approval for the Cosco's acquisition, including the LBCT assets Debt-ridden Noble misses payment and puts kamsarmax up for sale In separate moves, the beleaguered commodities and freight operator missed a coupon payment on $750m of notes due on March...

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MARCH 12, 2018
Oakland plan's goal is first Asia inbound call, faster cargo Baltimore logistics hub gets $20 million TIGER grant State funding for Virginia port deepening delayed Maersk tries to limit disruption to schedules after fatal ship fire West Coast port platforms would give advanced cargo notice More surcharges, rejected freight sting US truck shippers Europe trucking capacity crunch taxes shippers Djibouti: Doraleh terminal operator government-owned No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure Port of Mobile wins TIGER grant for auto terminal CC Tung: Excess supply holding back carrier recovery

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MARCH 12, 2018
DryShips may hive off tankers and LNG New York-listed diversified shipowner sees shareholder value created through VLGC spin-off. Tanker industry will 'fight on' despite challenges Sector faces several headwinds, including low-sulphur regulations, piracy and oversupply, says Intertanko chief executive Nikos Tsakos. Ex-DVB boss guides suitors on bank sale Wolfgang Driese says several prospective buyers building interest in healthy portion of DVB's shipping portfolio. US tariffs on steel, aluminium are 'fake news' Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith dismisses 25% tax on steel imports and 10% tax on aluminium imports as having no effect on drybulk sector. Navios Partners snaps up panamax Angeliki Frangou-led company pays $12.95m for 2005-built ship. TEN takes impairment on veteran tanker pair One-off charge comes as owner completes 15 newbuilding project to leave fleet largest in its history. Three bodies found on Maersk Honam Human remains discovered following fire; fourth missing seafarer presumed dead. Ocean Tankers fails in Lukoil demurrage claim UK court rules that bid to recover cash for delays was time-barred, despite "re-labelling". Danish duo behind new dry bulk index Two former J Lauritzen executives have launched a new dry cargo index aimed at assessing the income potential of bulkers. Anders Liengaard and Soren Roschmann are behind the Vesselindex.com project. It covers the handysize, supramax and panamax segments and it not a response to the Baltic Exchange dropping handysize vessels from its own industry benchmark, Roschmann told TradeWinds. Baltic to p Lydia Mar: 'routine check' of ship in Libya Greek company plays down reports of warning shots incident off Sousse. Cruise vibe boosts confidence at Global Ports despite Brexit cloud Chief executive says everybody in cruise feels upbeat and he has "no concern" about UK's exit from EU. GasLog back at Samsung for second order of 2018 Speculative newbuilding move comes amid robust demand outlook for the market. Capsized dredger towed off Denmark JA Rederiet takes stricken Sirius Hoj to Assens Shipyard. Royal Caribbean co-founder Gjert Wilhelmsen dies Norwegian shipowner Gjert Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 91. Wilhelmsen ran shipping company Awilhelmsen with his brother Arne, after the company was founded by his father Anders in 1939. Beginning in the late 1960s, the Wilhelmsen Brothers developed Royal Caribbean Cruises into what became the world's second largest cruiseship owner. In 1988, A Wilhelmsen bought out its partners Gotaas-La Tax boost propels OSG back into profit Tanker owner also saw robust recovery of spot rates in fourth quarter. Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers' Clarksons chief executive sees positive stories across both crude and products tankers. Harvey Gulf targets $1bn debt cut CEO Shane Guidry aiming for quickest-ever pre-packaged bankruptcy deal. DSME logs first operating profit since 2011 Korean yard's restructuring and cost-cutting pays off in 2017. Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG Hilli Episeyo fires up off Cameroon as second LNG carrier towed into yard ahead of conversion job. Noble Group sells bulker as debt talks progress Sale by Singapore-listed trader comes as the company misses bond coupon payment. Maersk Honam fire under control Indian Coast Guard says toxic plume replaced by white smoke as vessel cools. Tung cautious on recovery after OOCL profit Hong Kong owner back in black as box markets head for stability. Shipbroker Clarksons hikes dividend again as profit climbs Andi Case says impact of November cyber attack was minimal as shipbroking giant records "robust" results. Flooded bulker towed to Tallinn Vessel with six metres of water in engine room reaches safety. Subsea 7 makes Azerbaijan breakthrough Support ship to work for BP in deal worth up to $300m.

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MARCH 12, 2018
Port of Oakland unveils five-year strategy The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years that calls for 8 percent more containerized cargo volume in Oakland b... ILA, USMX to resume contract talks The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master c... NAFTA origin process can be streamlined, lawyer says The North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) current origin verification system is too exporter-driven, and legal responsibility for c... COSCO SHIPPING Ports signs deal with Navis COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. revealed Thursday that it has entered into a subscription agreement for Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS)... Talking Trade with Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade In early 2016, Congress and the Obama administration passed and enacted into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). ... U.S. transportation and logistics job growth accelerates in February U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 15,400 jobs in February 2018, accelerating the growth seen the previous two month... Panalpina profits soar on record airfreight volumes Panalpina saw its consolidated profits jump 9.9 percent to 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) during the 2017 calendar year tha... Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam In Louisiana, about 100 miles upstream from where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, a very large potential development is pic... U.S. steel producers expand footprint as tariffs set to kick in Many U.S. steel producers have unveiled plans to expand operations across the nation as global tariffs are scheduled to kick in later this ...

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MARCH 12, 2018
Iran reopens split with Saudis over OPEC policy Iran is stirring up potential OPEC trouble by reopening the debate over when to signal an end to the current production cut deal with Russia. White House studies permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico: sources The Trump White House is studying the feasibility of a permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico, according to multiple sources. US gasoline surplus comes into focus as spring nears With US gasoline stocks sitting above the five-year average, supply appears ample even before US refinery activity begins to ramp higher when planned repairs conclude and peak summer demand approaches. NYMEX crude April/May spread nears contango as oil weakens The April/May spread for NYMEX crude narrowed 9 cents Monday to a backwardation of 3 cents/b, as the M1/M2 spread continues to weaken sitting on the precipice of contango for the first time since January. Burkina Faso, Mali increase reliance on Togo for refined products imports after Ghana sulfur cap Ghana's move to become the only low sulfur gasoil market in West Africa has altered some of the regional trade flows in the region, especially to some of the interior markets in Africa, delegates at the African Refiners' Association conference said Monday. Malta bunkers premium at 12-week low amid conflicting upstream sentiment The premium of bunker fuel at Malta over the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark hit its lowest point in 2018 Friday, caught between the conflicting effects of international prices. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. S Korea's oil demand forecast to grow 2% in 2018, LNG demand to rise 3%: KEEI Bunker-C fuel consumption fell 25.5% to 33.52 million barrels in 2017, but the decline is expected to ease to just 2% this year. FUTURES: Crude steady ahead of OPEC and IEA's monthly report "Markets will focus this week on OPEC and IEA's monthly petroleum report," Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures, said. Abu Dhabi awards stakes in two offshore concession stakes to Italy's Eni With its new partners ADNOC hopes to raise output to 1.125 million b/d, from around 700,000 b/d at present. Bunker supplier Aegean likely to continue scaling down Fujairah bunker operations Aegean saw an erosion in its gross spread per metric ton of marine fuel sold from about $19.50/mt in 2016 to $15.80/mt in 2017. Singapore fuel oil derivative instruments continue to price in IMO regulations "More interest seen for quarterly and annual spreads for viscosity as we go into 2019. Last week, Q4 2019 spread was around $19.50/b," a source said. Singapore will remain world's top bunkering hub post 2020: Maersk executive Efficiency, transparency and infrastructural advantage will hold Singapore in good stead Platts proposes to amend laycan in Singapore delivered bunker assessments To 5-10 days from the date of publication instead of 3-7 days currently.

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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

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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