BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 13, 2018

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New terminal software slows Felixstowe to 80pc of what it was Global laden boxes hit 14.4 million TEU in May, up 1.3pc: CTS tally Hong Kong undertakes 12-month reclamation at Shek Kwu Chau Recruiting and retaining US truck drivers cries out for a solution US goods, services trade deficit falls 6.6pc in May to US$43 billion T.S. Lines celebrates 17th anniversary by expanding self-owned fleet CEVA Logistics starts refinancing of existing debt facilities New feasibility study for port of Miami to further deepen harbour ATI's Manila south harbour handles record 560,000 TEU in 1H Hapag-Lloyd wonders: What does 'America first' mean for global trade? Hong Kong's Henry Cheng to buy Irish plane lessor for US$2.8 billion Ethiopian to buy 20pc of Eritrean, says Ethiopian Press Agency report China Eastern looks to US$2.2 billion share sale to buy new planes Korean Air cargo service to Delhi adds to Mumbai, Milan, Vienna

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JULY 12, 2018
FFFAI urges for more clarity on services sector P. Sethuraman, CFO, set to retire after 40 years with Transworld Group Publishes second sustainability report prepared in accordance with GRI G4 Standard Sanjay Bandopadhyaya is new Additional Secretary in Ministry of Shipping Indian tea exporters in plans to resume shipments to Iraq Chennai Port offers new concession in vessel-related charges for ex-im transhipment containers Indian Ambassadors meet JNPT officials to promote trade Scanning machines to be operational at Cochin Port soon: CGST Chief Commissioner

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A future on quiet wheels

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JULY 12, 2018
London market voices disappointment with Brexit plans A year on, Kea Trader salvage operation is still in stormy waters E-navigation 10 years on Bourbon CFO de Bréon resigns as debt negotiations continue THE Alliance cuts loop ahead of expected US-China trade war impact Thoresen's fleet rejuvenation continues, sells 23-year-old bulker Japan's LNG bunkering tankers get government subsidies

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JULY 12, 2018
Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services Market insight: Pick-a-merger time for Hapag Lloyd as suitors line up Container leasing market under pressure as carriers cut back UK lettuce crop sizzles so air cargo turns over a new leaf for growers CMA CGM names Tim Haas chief commercial officer, North America

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JULY 12, 2018
Eastern passes another Offshore Patrol Cutter program milestone E.N. Bisso & Son acquires Port Canaveral tug operator Petchem Norwegian exercises options for fifth and sixth Project Leonardo ships Decatur launches computer based maritime cyber security training Steady progress on new ATB for Bouchard Transportation VIDEO: Hull Vane retrofit dramatically boosts French OPV's performance Maersk Supply Service completes 10,230 NM tow Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat to Virginia

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JULY 12, 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line orders duo from Fincantieri for $1.87bn Latest deal follows four-vessel order with Fincantieri in February 2017 More's the pity, but shipping cannot take the politics out of Brexit Government proposals offer pragmatic way forward, but Brexiteers are not biting UK maritime industry reacts to government's Brexit blueprint Much said to depend on European Union reaction DNB reduces shipping default exposure by more than $3bn DNB cuts shipping default exposure to $9bn Yang Ming turns to low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO cap Taiwan-based carrier says the final decision has not been made yet New emission rules in China to hit cabotage bulker trade Small bulkers markets could face overhaul from Beijing's new environmental initiative Felixstowe says its performance is 'not good in all areas' Wait times reduced but performance is still below pre-upgrade levels Nakilat improves cost reduction and expands fleet Company's fleet consists of 65 liquefied natural gas carriers, four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and one floating storage regasification unit South Carolina continues growth spurt South Carolina Ports Authority boosts liftings beyond previous record as June cargo volumes soar Kea Trader salvage turns to reef clean-up Helicopter landings to remove items from the wreck are no longer possible as the forward section is listing 20 degrees... Bordeaux loses feeder service Rail to take the strain as MSC takes drops Bordeaux-Antwerp service Quarterly Outlook: Law New rulings on the Hague Rules and time-barring of claims for awaiting orders could have profound implications in future shipping... Viewpoint: Death by ferry The lives that will hopefully be saved in the future will be saved by practical ferry people, not bankers of... Daily Briefing Shipping forum voices concerns as Trump extends tariffs \| EU recycling rules could force owners back to Asian beaches \|... Bourbon chief's niece resigns as CFO Resignation comes a day after Bourbon signed a general waiver with its leasers and debt holders POSH enters Taiwan offshore renewables market Move comes as government in Taipei aims to install 5.5 gigawatts of wind farms by 2025

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JULY 12, 2018
APL's LA Pier 300 customer focus system slashes truck turn time New Trump tariffs would hit one-third of containerized imports from China European ports hopeful about breakbulk despite geopolitics Tech investors pump funding into 'predictive freight matching' Analysis: Tight US surface capacity requires early peak season shipments Krishnapatnam Port's new gantry cranes to boost fluidity

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JULY 12, 2018
Ultranav linked to demo sale of gas ship Chilean owner said to have scrapped ship ahead of special survey and as charter winds down. Suezmax Chartering disbands tanker pool Trio of tanker owners follow VLCC Chartering's move and opt to go it alone Arne Blystad sees Songa profit margin shrink as revenues fall Holding company's real estate and finance activities buoy figures as shipping arm is hit by slump in charter rates Fearnleys posts rise in revenues of 16% Retail investors face $93m loss on JR Shipping vessels Creditor takes control of 11 vessels after calling time on debt Diamond taps M&A advisor as investors seek exit strategy Tanker owner once bankrolled by Wilbur Ross may be latest major player in consolidation talks as the clock ticks down for private-equity backers Italian court rejects Lighthouse appeal in Bottiglieri saga Bottiglieri fends off Pappas-Zagari bid as court rejects Lighthouse appeal Smit in pole position for heritage site wreck removal job Salvors prepare bids for removal of SSL Kolkata hull off India's environmentally sensitive Sundarbans Evergreen ramps up renewal plans with feedership enquiry Taiwan liner operator invites bids from yards for up to 24 vessels of two sizes Contships bags more feeder boxships as steady fleet expansion continues Shipping must stop cheating way out of emissions Windship Technology director Lars Carlsson says scrubbers a waste of money and time's now to eye sustainable propulsion Lessons from China for the White House on the art of (trade) war It was easy to dismiss early skirmishes in Donald Trump's Twitter-fuelled tirades against the trade deficit with Beijing, but with new tariffs now in place, the implications are becoming serious Astomos shifts focus of LPG fuelling drive to Japanese market But shipowner and trader says it could take time for some Asian operators to embrace the concept Sovcomflot's new stamp is an ice-breaker Travel fan embraces his new role New Excelerate boss guns for growth on fleet expansion vision Steven Kobos says he is 'in perfect alignment' with owner George Kaiser's intentions for his floating regasification company Greater flexibility secret to Excelerate's FSRU success First non-Arc7 heads to Yamal to help fill LNG carrier demand Fredriksen ups LNG newbuild tally to five Shell sends out speedy tender for LNG vessels Energy major starts stealthy and selective search process, igniting speculation that it may have tonnage in its sights EDF Energy nears second NYK ship Subsea ships hold 94% of value in Toisa sale North Sea delays dash owners' hopes for hot-spot summer Delayed rig work and vessel reactivations mean reality has not lived up to last year's forecasts Seismic 'canaries' chirping as revenues on rise Princess Royal praises bravery of seafarers New pair at helm of Bermuda flag targets fleet growth Now, Mr President, you need to prove the US flag is in safe hands The Paris MOU's grey middle-tier safety ranking is not a place befitting the fleet of a superpower JLT launches fresh P&I push as opportunities open up in Japan Broker hires former Britannia Club chief executive and Japan veteran John Trew to lead the charge Latsis sets up new Marla Tankers management Greek owner said to has formed outfit to operate recently bought LR2 vessels Utkilen newbuilding goes on charter to Fairfield Chemical Hyundai buys back last Whale ore-oiler from former TMT fleet China gives even younger ships the thumbs down Authorities tighten grip on import rules as critics argue that the change creates 'quasi-Jones Act' conditions for the country's domestic trade Nisshin cape emerges in Minerva fleet Ocean Yield ups liquidity with new loans Vessel leasing company adds more bank loans in order to finance upcoming acquisitions. Dileton scraps tanker TI and Frontline split on VLCC Chartering venture Tanker giants go their separate ways, with suezmax partners working a similar arrangement expected to follow suit Harren & Partner buys back Blue Giant German owner acquires OCV it originally ordered in 2008. Golden Ocean buys back $1.4m of bonds John Fredriksen-controlled owner purchases notes due next year. Wilson buys German-owned bulker Norwegian owner brings its fleet to 118 vessels with latest acquisition. Mokster reveals four new OSV charters Norwegian owner signs up ships with new customers DEA and Siem Offshore, plus Aker BP. Solship Invest stretches debt postponement SolstadFarstad subsidiary still in talks over a long-term financing solution. EU clears $40m Croatian ferry plan Commission finds aid for routes to islands is within its rules. Goldman Sachs upgrades Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Merchant bank has Maersk at buy and its German rival at neutral. SeaBird selling shares to buy CGG OSV Norwegian owner to raise up to $15m for seismic vessel acquisition. Salvage progress made a year after Kea Trader grounding Boarding broken boxship remains tricky, but most containers removed. KOTC gas carrier faces breaker's torch Vintage LPG carrier sold ahead of Kuwaiti company receiving newbuildings. Flex confirms sale and leaseback as newbuild hits the water Flex Rainbow deal is slightly unusual for a company backed by Norwegian tycoon. Maersk Broker chief says first half of 2018 was 'very active' d'Amico International Shipping sells oldest product tanker Transaction raises cash position of Milan-listed shipowner. Teekay Offshore buyback ends on $222m Shuttle tanker owner now has $78m of 2019 bonds outstanding. DNB reverses impairments of $47m First half sees "slightly positive" development in offshore and oil and gas. Family remains in control as Vroon looks to exit choppy waters No change at Dutch owner following debt refinancing, with markets expected to improve 'slowly but surely' Vroon to exit MR sector with sale of its last two product tankers Bulker and AHTS disposals also planned as Dutch owner continues to adjust capacity De Chateauvieux's niece quits as Bourbon CFO Astrid de Breon staying until replacement found at French OSV owner. POSH heads to Taiwan in windfarm joint-venture Kuok Group's offshore company teams up with Kerry TJ Logistics to target Taiwan's offshore renewable market. Yang Ming opts for low sulphur fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Taiwanese liner player says cleaner fuel and more efficient ships are its ways forward for greener shipping.

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JULY 12, 2018
2M Alliance scaling back on Asia-North Europe trade The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to suspend one of its loops on the Asia-North Europe trade in the coming months. With $400 million will come ZTE ban lift The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday said it has signed a previously announced escrow agreement with ZTE and that once the company deposits the full $400 million, the Bureau of Industry and Security will lift the denial order currently prohibiting U.S. firms from exporting to the telecom giant. Impact of trade war expected to grow over time Briefings from the consultants Drewry and executives at the Port of Long Beach uggest that while the effect of tariffs being imposed by the United States and China on the container shipping industry will be relatively mild this year, the impact could become more severe if a trade war continues. CMA CGM investment in CEVA gets green light CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, obtained all regulatory approvals required for its investment in CEVA Logistics, allowing it to become a regular 24.99 percent shareholder in the asset-light third-party logistics provider. Senate passes motion for voice in tariff decisions The Senate by a vote of 88-11 on Wednesday approved a motion introduced by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., to instruct lawmakers to include nonbinding language in pending energy and water spending legislation to set forth a role for Congress in making determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Coalition wants U.S. to take stand on Chinese racks The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imported steel racks from China. BluJay updates global trade network platform BluJay Solutions, a supply chain software and services provider, has updated its global trade network platform. Envirotainer getting new private equity owner Envirotainer, a Stockholm-headquartered company that is the leading supplier of containers used to move pharmaceutical products by air, said Thursday that Cinven, a private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Envirotainer from current majority shareholder AAC Capital for an undisclosed sum. Executive Moves: GSO, SeaCube GSO has appointed Randy Swart as company president. SeaCube Container Leasing has hired Greg Tuthill as chief commercial officer.

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JULY 12, 2018
Bunker operations at Gibraltar edge down on week: port authority The number of bunker operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar was slightly lower on the week although congestion remained ARA fuel oil stocks fall 20% on busy barge loadings Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 20% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.206 million mt, after reaching a record high of 1,614,000 mt in the last week of June Chinese independent refiners to slow crude imports in H2 as tax reforms pinch Lower crude procurement will impact trade flows as the independents secured crude from a variety of sources FUTURES: Crude rebounds on bullish OPEC, EIA data "Markets are recalibrating at the moment and you can see a bit of bargain hunting also at present, supporting prices this morning," a Philip Futures analyst said. US-China trade war could shake up Asia rankings for buyers of American crude The US-China trade battle raged on with Washington announcing its plan to impose additional 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods OPEC sees greater need for its oil in H2 Either OPEC would need to raise its output by more than it committed to, or crude would have to come out of storage, if it wishes to avoid a market squeeze.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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