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December 13, 2018

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China to cut US car tariffs 25pc, vows to buy American farm produce CMA CGM ups rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa January 1 Cosco Shipping Ports makes Abu Dhabi fit to dock 20,000-TEU vessels China bans some Apple iPhones claiming patent infringement Wuhan Shipping Exchange opens 3 shipping indices to boost Yangtze trade Huawei's Meng gets bail as Trump offers to intervene if necessary Maersk hikes rates US$600/FEU from Mideast-India to Canada US APM Terminals Pipavav boosts rail to India's northern parts, linking Kanpur APMT/Concor terminal leads at JNPT with shortest dwell times NYK signs another long-term charter deal for 3 LNG carriers Indian Register named best class society; IRClass boss honoured Saudi, UAE, Kuwait differ in cargo transportation preferences online FedEx CEO's sudden retirement prompts BAML downgrade Amazon to double size, and boost frequency at Chicago Rockford airport Strong cardboard pallets gaining popularity over eco-unfriendly plastic

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
MOL announces christening of newbuilding methanol carrier SCI launches coastal service linking West Bengal & Andaman ports IPA launches 'PCS 1x' to increase ease of doing business MANSA supports MACN initiative to check improper demands made at Mumbai ports Wilhelmshaven & Mundra ports discuss potential to collaborate in technology & joint promotion for customers using both facilities FIEO chief welcomes appointment of Shaktikanta Das as new RBI Governor Leading airlines, GSAs, LSPs & shippers set to participate in South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai tomorrow

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Pallet network achieves gold standard Fercam and Isline set up JV Circle and Portexpertise for DG Move and Emsa Belarusian Railway to implement digital technologies Pharmaceutical award for Transorient CDG top reveals ACI Europe October results More space for Zufall Port Sohar in Oman reaches milestone Formation of new shortline railroad in Washington Naouri joins global alliance Haropaports and VNF improve inland vessel servicess Turkish expansion continues in Africa "Curiosity of the Day" Alaska's Tote Maritime welcomes new GM Ground-breaking for BMW Boosting connectivity to Eastern Europe Saudia Cargo makes electric cars fly

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
New Asia-Europe overland services putting more pressure on ocean and air Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics' downfall is private equity's joy Carriers claim container shipping online booking more than just a pipedream The future of box shipping: less vessel cascading and fewer liner alliances? Logistics industry not using blockchain to its full advantage yet Christmas chocolate boxes: up to half of the weight is packaging Amazon Air to expand Chicago Rockford operation Musk hyperloop unveiling pushed back again - is it actually viable? Supply chain radar: Flexport - Ryan Petersen's Divine Comedy moment

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Irish Continental takes delivery of much delayed cruise ferry Revolutionary CNG containment system completes milestone tests World's largest LNG bunkering vessel enters service PBC acquires 48 MW gas turbine power barge Lauro takes control of Nordic American Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding launches Z-drive tug for McAllister

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Greek shipowners applaud IMO body's action on 2020 fuel safety IMO's safety committee wants 'concrete proposals' to enhance ship safety in light of concerns regarding safety of low-sulphur fuel blends... The Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018: Winners revealed The great and the good of shipping's leading companies gathered in London for the maritime Oscars Why benchmarking success in shipping is necessary International Lloyds List Awards Fuels China's export slowdown to continue in 2019 Broad-based slowdown in exports from China to the US points to weakening external demand UK treats latest ratings data with 'caution' RMT union argues that the growth in British shipping's fortunes is not being shared by seafarers, while officers' union Nautilus... Volcafe ruling switches burden of proof for cargo damage 'Carriers and shipowners are going to find life much more difficult in defending cargo claims going forward. Where cargo had... Tug attacked by gunmen off Malaysia One crew member was shot in the leg but Malaysian authorities intervened and rescued the seafarers from the vessel Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Law Understanding key legal developments and cases is an essential component of risk management Alphaliner questions instant box booking rationale Maersk Line launched its Youship offering in 2008, which promised to make booking a box as easy as booking a... Scorpio takes over Nordic American Offshore Emanuele Lauro becomes chairman and chief executive after $5m private placement Daily Briefing Shipping braced for a year of disruption \| Safety at sea is still a risk for shipping industry \| Lloyd's... Navig8 sells two product tankers to Avic Leasing for $52m The chemical tankers will be leased back under a bareboat charter for 10 years Nanjing Tanker places $71m MR tanker orders Deal comes as the Chinese tanker owner is close to returning to the Shanghai Stock Exchange Top 10 box port operators 2018 In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at... Long Beach mayor to chair national ports and exports task force Strengthening trade and commerce at ports is critical to the success of the US national economy and regional economies, says... Polaris sends converted VLOC to scrapyard The vessel has ended up at a breakers in Chittagong, Bangladesh Australia ponders open-loop scrubber ban Australia allows open-loop scrubbers but is working with local authorities to decide if it needs to change the rules

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
UP, NS intermodal service cuts to test shippers Loadboard aims to disrupt US trucking's third-party disruptors How viable are instant quotes from container lines? India expects improved, broader digital portal to speed cargo Supply chains readied for worst-case Brexit scenario Extended gates at Port NY-NJ 'inevitable'

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
International Seaways trumpets tanker market confidence International Seaways believes good times are on the way for the tanker market. Chief executive Lois Zabrocky said tanker rates have shot up considerably in the past few weeks weeks and lower oil prices should boost demand, which will be positive for the tanker segment look up for 2019. Cuts by Opec and allies will not derail tanker market recovery Secondhand product tanker market attracts inve Glendon Capital buying up StealthGas shares The company has more than doubled its position in LPG vessel owner since the start of this year. Roswell Tankers snaps up K Line aframax Roswell Tankers Corp of Greece is said to have purchased an aframax tanker from Japan's K Line that had been previously reported to have been sold to the Latsis family. European brokers said the 115,000-dwt Singapore River (built 2009) has gone for the same $23.3m price tag that Latsis was said to have paid in a deal that was not completed. Varun aframax set for Singapore auction The price fo Hansson holds on to Nordic American Offshore shares as baton passes to Lauro Nordic American Tankers and Hansson family diluted but remain significant shareholders in PSV specialist. Petrobras to open "crude supermarket" in Qingdao Port has signed a long-term deal with Petrobras to lease out four 100,000-cbm bonded crude tanks, which bodes well for longhaul VLCC demand. Fear on home front sees Harvey Gulf turn M&A sights overseas Harvey Gulf head Shane Guidry has a strong message for rivals as he trumpets consolidation. Product tanker scrapping at highest level since 2012, says Scorpio Product tanker scrapping has risen to the highest level in over half a decade at the same time as the delivery of newbuildings has slumped to the lowest seen since 2012. Data from Scorpio Tankers shows 35 product vessels going to the breakers this year. This matches the figure seen in 2012 and is only marginally below the 42 record in 2010, the world's largest product tanker owner says. Why Sco Global Ship Lease buys back $20m of notes New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) is spending more than $20m on buying back first priority secured notes. It said investors had tendered above the maximum $20m amount under the repurchase programme, and the notes would be accepted on a pro-rata basis. The $360m, 9.875% notes are due in 2022. The aggregate purchase price, inclusive of accrued and unpaid interest, is $20.55m. TT-Line goes green with new Jinling ro-pax order German owner inks deal for up to two new vessels in China. German owners express competitive concerns Alfred Hartmann tells politicians his country must remain competitive in the face of new challenges. NAO takes term deal as PSV rates spike A Nordic American Offshore (NAO) platform supply vessel (PSV) has been fixed for a year as rates jumped in the North Sea. Brokers reported the 4,200-dwt NAO Power (built 2013) booked by Premier Oil, with two three-month options attached. Lauro takes pole position at Nordic American Offshore Spot rates have been as high as £12,000 ($15,000) per day this week as fleet utilisation rose to 91%, the BW Offshore giant largest ship scrapped this year A former BW Offshore FSO sold for scrap earlier this week is heading for India as the largest vessel to go for demolition in an active 2018. Oslo-listed BW Offshore announced on 10 December the laid-up FSO Belokamenka was being sold. BW Offshore scrapping laid-up FSO for $20m Specialists place a price of between $400 and $409 per ldt on the former ULCC, which cash buyer GMS describes as "a more WFW hires former Ince & Co lawyers to launch Athens dispute practice Antonis Lagadianos and Evangelos Catsambas to lead expansion drive of maritime legal services with Athens as a starting point Dennis Uy free to merge 2Go and Nenaco The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a merger between ro-ro and ro-pax owner 2Go and its parent Negros Navigation (Nenaco). 2Go said in a filing: "For purposes of the good order, the effective date of the merger is January 1, 2019." A deal was announced in April through a share swap, with the 2Go name surviving. Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes o Stolt-Nielsen wins upgrade following post-summer selloff Norne Securities has upgraded shares in Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen. Analysts Mindaugas Cekanavicius and Karl Johan Molnes raised Stolt from hold to buy today. Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement "The Chemical Tanker market seems to have bottomed out and the drop in oil price should reduce bunker costs, while the IMO regulation impact should be minimal for the company," they said. They Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU The Paris MOU port state control organisation has barred a general cargoship from its ports after it was found to be corroded and cracked. The 2,900-dwt Bellatrix (built 1978) was detained for eight days in Russia's Rostov on Don last month. This followed two detentions in Turkey earlier this year and in Russia twice before that. The vessel had 17 deficiencies. Inspectors found cracked and cor Mercator VLCC sales talk resurfaces Indian conglomerate shedding last VLCC just days after selling final gas carrier Hamburg court calls Dr Morgen to oversee Hansa Heavy Lift insolvency Former Rickmers Holding restructuring officer takes lead in reviewing future of Oaktree-backed company. Halul Offshore linked to ERRV sale Qatar's Halul Offshore has reportedly sold three emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) into the Netherlands. Brokers said the 1,320-hp Halul 10, 11 and 12 (all built 2002) have gone to Glomar in an en bloc deal for an undisclosed price. Glomar has 14 ships, mnoslty ERRVs. Halul has 44 OSVs in operation and three platform supply vessels (PSVs) on order. A1 Offshore buys Eidesvik PSV Danish owner A1 Offshore has snapped up an Eidesvik Offshore platform supply vessel (PSV). The 4,500-dwt Viking Dynamic (built 2002) has been renamed Connector Express under its new ownership. VesselsValue estimates the price of the vessel at $1.52m. The ship is now Danish-flagged. A1 now has nine vessels in its fleet. Adnoc combines LPG and propylene shipments for first time Abu Dhabi oil company says cargoes were loaded on to same vessel to save money. Sousa exits boards at three Fredriksen companies Georgina E. Sousa has left the board of three companies controlled by John Fredriksen. Sousa's exit as a director of Frontline, Flex LNG and Northern Drilling was announced in separate statements today. Shipping analysts split on possible Opec impact on tankers No reasons were given for her departure and it has not yet been possible to obtain further details. Sousa has been a director of multi Bahri handing out $157m in dividends Pay-out represents 15% of nominal value for VLCC giant's shareholders. Ningbo Marine moves into tankers with debut order Chinese owner Ningbo Marine has made a play for tanker business with a new domestic order. Brokers said the company has contracted a 10,000-dwt product carrier due in July 2020. AVIC Dingheng is building the ship, but no price was given for the contract. The Zhejiang Energy-controlled owner has an operational fleet of 41 vessels. This mostly consists of bulkers and general cargoships, but al Swedish Club opts for no premium rise in 2019 International Group members are using their considerable cash cushion to subsidise premiums but increases are expected next year Two Vietnamese yard bosses held in fraud probe Former Vinashin chief and SBIC deputy accused of abetting embezzlement. Plenty in the pipeline as Nordea regains its appetite for shipping Executives say bank has been involved in significantly higher shipping finance transaction volume this year Solutions need to be sought to avoid 2020 charterparty rows Owners and charterers must find a way to work through the historic transition to cleaner fuels or face a legal nightmare 'Service-minded' CTX Special Risks targets Chinese growth Hong Kong-based boutique insurance broker has carved out a niche for itself in the greater China market after a decade in business Novatek to speed up domestic LNG STS after US criticism Russia's largest LNG producer aims to launch facility in the Murmansk region by 2022. Navig8 Chemical Tankers agrees sale and leaseback deal OTC-listed owner uses part of proceeds to repay existing loans used to finance newbuilding contracts.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms SCPA CEO Jim Newsome told CNBC the Port of Charleston is expecting an unusually late slack season as a result of retailers front-loading cargoes ahead of increases in import tariffs. Inspection tech, new laws help curb opioid imports CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan tells Senate Judiciary Committee his agency would need at least $300 million annually to increase scanning at ports of entry. USDOT awards $1.5 billion in transportation grants Transportation Secretary Chao says the funding will support road, rail, transit and port infrastructure projects across the country. Commentary: Russia-Ukraine tensions may affect trade Bluewater Reporting closely monitors geopolitical events because of the potential effect on the ocean liner shipping industry. EU approves trade pact with Japan Executive Moves: Ascent, Roadrunner, MarineTraffic Symbia Logistics looks to 'extremely exciting' future

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
OPEC production cut gets muted reaction from Asian crude buyers Turnarounds expected to dampen demand in Q1 2019 Refiners and buyers of Middle Eastern sour crudes in Asia have been largely unfazed by the OPEC-led supply cut announced in Vienna last week, market sources said on Wednesday. Crude futures fizzle as US crude stock draw misses expectations The oil complex lost steam throughout US trading Wednesday after US commercial crude stocks failed to meet analysts' expectations. Cheniere Energy exports first cargo from LNG terminal in Texas A tanker loaded with the first cargo from Cheniere Energy LNG export terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, departed on Tuesday. Iranian exports to recover marginally after dramatic fall in Nov Iranian oil shipments plunged to around 1.25 million b/d in November as US sanctions kicked in, data from shipping sources and provisional tanker tracking data showed Tuesday. Loadings, however, are expected to rise slightly in the coming months as key buyers start to make use of US sanction waivers. Japan's Idemitsu, Showa Shell get all regulatory approvals for Apr 2019 merger Japan's Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell said Wednesday that the companies have secured all regulatory approvals from the domestic and foreign authorities for their planned merger, paving the way to become a 1.1 million b/d refiner in April 2019. Petronas to ramp up LNG bunkering by mid-2019 State-owned Petronas aims to start commercial LNG bunkering operations at several facilities across Malaysia by mid-2019, in a move that reaffirms the company efforts to compete in a key growing segment and support Malaysia strategic intent of becoming a regional LNG bunkering hub. Black Sea fuel oil Handysize freight boom on delays Freight rates for Handysize vessels -- the most widely used class to carry fuel oil and feedstocks in the European region -- have rallied to a four-year high in the Black Sea as tonnage has tightened significantly due to increasing delays in the Turkish Straits. Singapore's 2019 bunker fuel outlook seen positive amid industry restructure, changing rules The Port of Singapore is set for another year of growth in bunker fuel sales in 2019 as it enhances infrastructure and services ahead of its mass flow meter mandate for distillates and tightening environmental rules in international shipping, industry sources said recently.

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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
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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

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DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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