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BRIEFS

November 13, 2018

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Maersk Container Industry to launch new reefer digitisation service South Korea's BNCT surpasses 10 million TEU mark Trade war initial tariffs see US imports of Chinese goods slashed by 30pc UK may revive Belgian ro-ro route to ease post Brexit snags Kenya's farm exports gain access to world's most populous nation Truck hijackings account for 24pc of cargo theft worldwide: study Kerry Logistics wins Bloomberg award HK traders optimistic about new market opportunities: DHL Freighter fees to rise by 29pc at Schiphol airport from April US expands certification for dogs trained to detect explosives

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Latin America & North America-Latin America Contship's La Spezia container terminal's Asiaroadshow concludes with remarkable success MSC cargo shipping agencies worldwide certified to ISO 9001:2015 Owner claims against manager for failure to update ballast water management plan SCFI spot rates unchanged Twill extends service offering all incoterms Virtual visits to assess safety now available on MOL next-generation VLCC Wan Hai orders 20 container vessels Commerce Secretary pitches for balanced India-China trade India's plastics exports grows 31.6 pc between April-September 2018 US-India $ 500 bn trade target seen achievable Coastal rice consignment of Food Corporation of India arrives at Cochin Port Major Ports' throughput up 5.31 pc during April-Oct. Paradip Port facilitates coal blending at MCHP Prime Minister inaugurates multimodal terminal at Varanasi, receives container vessel Shipping & port entities join hands with intent to form blockchain-based open platform Cabinet approves leasing out six airports through PPP DMICDC Logistics launches container tracking solution at 3 ports

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Benelux not Brexit HGV drivers need more appreciation Positive train control to support US short lines About Project Partners' most recent member Chemical industry gets new logistics park Alternative oil transfer solution at Trelleborg First cargo screening certifications under new TSA... Placing order for big batch of locomotives Revenues top USD 2 billion mark Felixstowe struck off Maersk AE7 list SF Airlines opens new chapter New general secretary at Liberian Shipowners' Council Handsome profit for LKW Walter Rotating deployment to ease driver shortage Successful conclusion of Transnorm takeover U.N. RoRo rolling out new services "Curiosity of the Day" News from Zhuhai Airshow

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Wan Hai finalises feeder ship orders Tanker market boom could continue, analysts say China Navigation eyes eco-friendly general cargo vessels IMO 2020 focus shifts to commercial contract preparations TTA profit triples as dry bulk and offshore sectors improve Ship scrap sales slow as prices weaken across Indian sub-continent Masumoto Shipping joins list in MR tanker newbuildings trend

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Operators busy as air freight peak season gets a boost from booming e-commerce Yang Ming still struggling, as it reports $30m Q3 loss despite improving market Anger grows among UK hauliers as shipping lines enforce loading 'surcharges' Analysis: Hapag-Lloyd - the gift that keeps on giving... to the bankers New Loadstar LongRead: The Panama Canal UPS Freight workers okay new labour contract, avoiding strike Agility reports 12% Q3 earnings increase

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Tidewater reports a red ink quarter Metal Shark completes second of two New Orleans RTA ferries CIT names managing director to lead its maritime finance business Rolls-Royce to equip two fishing vessels on order at Karstensen Tidewater chooses UniSea to digitalize and standardize HSEQ and ops American Queen Steamboat to buy two more ships BIMCO launches survey on biofouling management Kongsberg picks Leclanché to be its battery partner

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
GC Rieber names new leadership Company insiders take the chief executive, chief financial officer and chief commercial officer roles Capacity management driving transpacific rates boost Trade wars may push post-peak slowdown into the first quarter of next year, putting carriers' 2019 contract negotiations at risk EuroDry makes first addition to fleet as an independent company Greek dry bulk owner confirms deal to purchase 75,845 dwt vessel. The price is not given, but brokers estimate a... Australia demands end to IMO secrecy Australia says that transparency and openness reforms should be the first priority for the upcoming IMO debate, but it faces... GoodBulk focus on capes as 'most attractive' segment Owner's stronger results reflect fleet growth and stronger rates for capes this year ICTSI eyes $100m Visayas box hub ICTSI plans to carry out dredging works alongside both ports to allow safe passage for the new generation of international... Wan Hai signs off on 20 newbuilds Japan Marine United will build eight 3,036 ships on behalf of Wan Hai and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard a dozen 2,038 units Yang Ming sees trade war boosting China's exports Revenue has kept growing on more lifting volume, but bunker costs have gone up significantly A winter boost for clean tankers Falling oil prices are spurring demand for oil and the short supply of vessels in certain load regions should boost... Daily Briefing Can the bunkers industry confront its credibility problem? \| Blockchain trials turn to finance \| Tech start-ups face challenge to... CMA CGM takes four Poseidon ships on five-year charters The four 6,927 teu vessels are expected to generate total ebitda of $135m for the owner over the charter period

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
E-commerce demand drives unlikely distribution spots Analysis: US rail efficiency push a mixed bag for intermodal shippers Santos corruption sting fuels Brazil port privatization push Earnings reports show depth of carriers' low-sulfur challenge Mundra benefiting the most from India's transshipment reform Strike averted, UPS Freight restarts LTL freight shipping Shipper benefit from logistics start-up funding boom murky

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Nordic American Tankers pulls DNB backstop Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers will not be dipping into a backstop credit facility from DNB Bank it confirmed today as it set its sights on return to its debt-free past. New York-listed NAT has sold a number of vessels to strengthen its balance sheet this year and walked away from a bond issue which would have delivered further liquidity this summer. Nordic American Tankers stays sil Diana Shipping sells second veteran bulker in a week Diana Shipping has struck a deal to sell its second veteran vessel in quick succession. New York-listed Diana says the 75,200-dwt Alcyon (built 2001) has been sold for $7.45m. Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker It is the second ageing panamax Diana has disposed of in the past week after the 75,336-dwt Triton (built 2001). Diana, which still has four similar ships in its stable of Wan Hai inks newbuilding deals worth up to $900m Taiwanese box carrier has firmed up its deals to build 3,036-teu and 2,038-teu vessels in Japan and China. Zoullas-led Delphin sells to Oceanbulk in first S&P deal Sophocles Zoullas-led Delphin Shipping is making his first move in the sale-and-purchase market with the disposal of an ultramax to Greece's Oceanbulk Maritime. Eagle Bulk bondholders back scrubber amendment Judging Scorpio Bulkers' early returns on sister deal US brokers report that the company's 63,000-dwt Vela (built 2015) has been sold to Petros Pappas-led Oceanbulk for about $20.3m. Tha CIT taps veteran Cohen as new shipping chief New York lender had been 19 months with maritime seat open, but taps experienced banker to renew push. Solstad fixes CSV in Brazil for up to four years Norwegian owner also announces extensions for two PSVs by Equinor. Howe Robinson adds duo to tanker desks Genesis and Brassington pair to enhance broker's VLCC and suezmax operations. Maitland slightly singed at the 'Clayfest' Even in an industry of colourful characters, Clay Maitland stands out from the crowd. So, it made for a packed ballroom at New York's Union League Club when the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA) hosted a roast of the International Registries Inc (IRI) managing partner, whose company runs the Marshall Islands corporate and ship registry. El Faro: Congress gets its Act together Maritime lawye Three crew asphyxiated on cargoship Probe starts after incident on timber carrier off Okinawa. ArcelorMittal extends bulker buying spree to $150m Steel giant ArcelorMittal has taken its spending on bulker carriers in the past month to $150m with the purchase of a fourth vessel. JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal ArcelorMittal sells bulker for fraction of bought price European and US brokers report the Indian steel giant has purchased the 81,000-dwt Olga V (built 2017) for $30.5m from Capital Management Services of Greece GC Rieber puts new top team in place Einar Ytredal gets CEO job permanently, while new CFO and COO appointed. New Vision Shipping in successful supramax asset play Greek owner New Vision Shipping has carried out a successful asset play on a supramax bulker that it purchased a little more than two years ago. Multiple brokers in Europe and in the US report that the company has sold the 56,000-dwt New Kosmos (built 2005) to another Greek shipowner for more than $11m. New Vision tipped for profitable bulker sale to Akij New Vision buys and sells in fleet rene Cosco Shipping International stronger in third quarter Bulker owner's result from continuing operations turns positive. EuroDry inks first purchase as stand-alone company Talks for funding underway as new public company confirms debut deal. Atlantska snaps up Standard Bulk panamax Pelagos increases value over three years as Croatian owner beefs up fleet. Sting in the tail for booming transpacific trade? Consultancy Drewry warns tariff effect won't last for ever. Two liner agencies drop IRISL in Europe over US sanctions Two European liner agencies have withdrawn from representing sanctions-hit Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). Hamburg-based Peter W Lampke (PWL) and Genoa-headquartered Fratelli Cosulich have until now served IRISL's 10-day container service, which called at Antwerp, Hamburg and Genoa. US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL Industry chiefs sign climate change pledge at Louis sends third cruise ship for scrap Louis Group of Cyrpus has confirmed rumours in cruise circles that it has sold the 33,900-gt cruiseship Marella Spirit (built 1983). The company did not identify the buyer in a statement filed with the Cyrpus Stock Exchange last Friday, saying only that the deal would not have any impact on its 2018 financial results. Well placed scrapping sources say that the Marella Spirit has been sold to cas Havila signs four-month Equinor PSV charter Havila Shipping has fixed more work for a platform supply vessel brought out of layup in April. It said the 3,800-dwt Havila Borg (built 2009) will work for Norwegian major Equinor for four months. The job is in the UK sector. The vessel was first reactivated for a Total charter lasting three months. GasLog ship refloated after grounding Laden vessel pulled off mud by tugs and has resumed its voyage Buyers inspect Neda Maritime VLCC Greek owner dismisses talk of a sale for offshore conversion as "absolute rubbishas" Yang Ming adding four ships while returning seven Asian carrier optimistic that trade war will boost rates for Chinese exports. Rodgers draws on 'dieselgate' in latest swipe at scrubbers Euronav chief escalates hostilities against scrubbers in Daily Mail newspaper comments. Pirates fire on LNG carrier off Nigeria Vessel safe after attack by nine pirates in speedboat. Tsakos tanker asked frigate to turn before clash TS Sola told warship to move to starboard four times ahead of collision. Boxship sales spike on rising scrap prices ahead of 2020 But annual demolition rate lowest for a decade as deliveries to swell capacity in 2018 Golar Power wins race for Croatia FSRU project Company beats off MOL and Maran Gas Maritime to win with LNG carrier conversion GoodBulk confident in dry market recovery as it sets dividend range John Michael Radziwill-fronted company continues to see best value in capesize investments. Nigeria's national tanker fleet plan takes slow steps to reality Start of two-man charter desk in London seen as part of NNPC's bid for 30 crude and product carriers Turkmenistan eyes ro-ro newbuildings Balkan Shipyard planning to construct vessels to carry trucks and trailers. $260m Brexit bypass plan for Ramsgate UK wants to avoid Dover-Calais congestion in case of no-deal EU exit. Nigerian owners chase 'missing' $300m Shipping companies want answers on cash placed with the national financing fund. VIDEO: 22 crew rescued after bulker fire Seafarers taken off Golden Ocean Line vessel off Indonesia. Thoresen Shipping sees third quarter profit triple Thai supramax specialist continues to benefit from rate rally as it posts 40% jump in average TCE rate. Pioneer Marine teams up with Interorient Navigation Details of commercial management deal emerge as bulker owner reports third quarter loss. Algoma acquires product tanker for domestic fleet Canadian shipowner says customer demand continues to strengthen in this segment. Margarita Louis-Dreyfus nears buyout of minority shareholders Commodities giant's chairperson says she is now well positioned to accelerate growth strategy.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Navarro to globalists: Stay out of U.S.-China talks With his signature candor, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Wall Street bankers and the extremely wealthy to spend their money at home. Lineage Logistics acquires Yearsley Group Second-largest cold storage company expands its footprint in the U.K. Teamsters ratify UPS Freight contract Yang Ming reduces loss in third quarter Alleged weapons smugglers nabbed in Seattle Executive Moves: Railroading and ocean shipping DHL Freight turns on driver recruitment initiative JD.com enters all-cargo air freight market

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Crude settles lower amid falling equities, Trump tweet Crude futures settled lower Monday from a one-two punch of a selloff in equity markets and a tweet US President Donald Trump sent that cast doubt on production cuts OPEC and its partners hinted at. Indonesia interested in OPEC membership again, but needs to cut its oil imports first Net oil importer Indonesia could reactivate its OPEC membership if it can successfully raise its crude production and reduce consumption. Lukoil rules out contracts with Iran while US sanctions in place Lukoil will not sign new contracts with Iran while US sanctions against the country remain in place, CEO Vagit Alekperov said Monday. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Danish tanker group Torm forms JV ahead of 2020 to produce, install scrubbers In addition to the economic potential of the joint venture, it will allow Torm to secure availability of scrubbers ahead of the IMO 2020 rule. Crude remains higher after OPEC flags output cuts in 2019 A new strategy needs to be formed, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said at a press briefing. OPEC, oil producer allies signal return to production cuts from next year Delegates said a Saudi-led proposal to cut up to 1 million b/d was discussed ahead of the meeting. Saudi Arabia to cut oil exports but sees no sign of global oversupply: Falih Saudi Arabia has proposed a return to production cuts of up to 1 million b/d.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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