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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

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

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

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 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

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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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of Shipping
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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

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