BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 2.9pc to US$811/TEU, dips 5.9pc to USWC Yang Ming sinks deeper in red in Q1 with net loss of US$65m ICTSI Q1 net income sinks 15pc to US$44.1m despite volumes increase MSC to invest US$1.09b in major expansion of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port Container volume on Asia-US east coast trade surges 16pc US retail port volumes forecast to rise despite looming China import tariffs Automated invoicing can help shipping industry to save billions: Drewry Insurers urge maritime industry to address cyber threat UPS names new president for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics Lufthansa Cargo to receive 2 new Boeing 777 freighters in 2019 ATSG Q1 profit soars 60pc to US$16m IAG quarterly operating profits soar 133pc as cargo revenues rise 2.1pc

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MAY 13, 2018
BDP International unveils enhanced 'Smart Tower' application for increased visibility management Bulk carrier casualty report presented to IMO Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation in developing inland waterways Lines taking a relook at Iran operations following US decision MOL in agreement to charter FPSO in Brazil Safmarine to ship 80 cryogenic tanks to the US this year SCI strengthens coastal network; launches Chennai-Port Blair service The Legal Effect of the Unknown Clauses in a Bill of Lading under the International Rules Yang Ming's consolidated revenues up in Q1 Customs & Postal Department hold first ever joint conference to deliberate on streamlining imports & exports by post India wants China to simplify pharma export process First Silk Road train arrives at Port of Antwerp Transporters' strike against DPD transport solution at JN Port called off Transporters' stir at JN Port continues amid hopes of a solution soon Amendment in import policy of Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy) Blue Dart posts INR 142.10 cr. net profit for 2017-18 SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime hold knowledge sharing workshops

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Silver candles for overnight express network Angolan flag carrier renews NAM contract Transport division flourishes in 2017 and Q1 Alha Group awarded again by Anama Baxter Freight celebrates 100'000th shipment Green light for MOL's academy in the Philippines Another new position for Knowlton at Bestpass NEE sees membership grow Air and overland transport enhance 2017 result Hactl handling Flexport's new service from LAX Further classification of fuel efficiency by DNV GL GAC opens contract logistics facility Hapag-Lloyd CEO on board for five more years More forest products moved by rail in Sweden ICTSI - more volume, lower income ECS Group pushes UIA partnership to India

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MAY 11, 2018
Gold Star Line could handle a record 1 million teu this year Hunter Group builds up VLCC contract portfolio Pan Ocean eyes stronger 2018 on healthy dry bulk market Speculation may be creating overcapacity, say Singapore shipowners Maritime surges ahead in decarbonisation race, thanks to 'little miracle' Busan pier to shed staff as Sinokor moves containers

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MAY 11, 2018
Maersk leads the way as carriers look to raise Asia-Europe FAK rates Non-US forwarders must scrutinise their businesses if they want to trade with Iranian companies Latin recovery fails to save Viracopos airport as operator files for bankruptcy Digital disruptors risk 'de-skilling' the logistics market Eximchain develops public blockchain to give logistics SMEs legitimacy Man changed address of UPS HQ to own apartment PSC: worst ports (in Paris MOU) with real threat to get detained Sean van Dort steps up to become new chairman of the Global Shippers' Forum Andy Fitt named new managing director of Yusen Logistics UK

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MAY 11, 2018
TOTE Maritime Alaska delays Orca class LNG conversion Master Marine delivers third towboat to Waterfront Services Clarkson shareholders in growing revolt on executive pay Norway to expand maritime traffic service radar coverage TOTE Maritime introduces new mobile app

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MAY 11, 2018
The Georgia and Virginia tie-up: Better than the sum of its parts East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement allows port authorities to punch above their weight The Interview Gordon Downes Reliability is a concern for both shippers and carriers, and by providing enforceable contracts, NYSHEX hopes to improve service levels... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead On this week's podcast: How shipping can mitigate risk from Iranian sanctions \| What's happened to shipping's toxic debt? \|... CIMC Enric suspends Lloyd's Register link LR is said to have offered certifications to competitors' products, despite knowing they infringed CIMC Enric's patents Panel event to address shortcoming in gas shipping sector Claims that a deep knowledge and experience in the gas sector is not available in the marine industry will be... Yang Ming suffers after 'slack' first quarter With the new containership capacity scheduled to be delivered in 2018, the record levels of capacity is expected to slightly... What's behind Japanese shipbuilder co-operation? Japanese business remains an enigma to non-Japanese observers ConocoPhillips dispute leads to tanker queues in Venezuela Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 85 vessels off Puerto José Pioneer Marine optimistic after 'successful' quarter Greece-based handysize owner looks ahead with optimism after posting a net profit in the first quarter East coast ports benefit from box carrier cascading East coast throughput rising as west coast volumes fall DSV upbeat on market outlook as customer sentiment remains positive Freight forwarder optimistic over market outlook and plays down fears of slowdown Looming US sanctions weigh on Tehran newbuilding plan IRISL could find it more difficult to secure employment for the vessels being built at HHI Shareholders baulk at pay deal for Clarksons' directors The concern over wages comes amid a profit warning for 2018 on the back of weak sale and purchase activity... Gener8 sets date for investor vote on merger with Euronav At least 48% of the Gener8 shareholders are expected to back Euronav's all-share offer Legal advice needed for Iran-related fixtures, UK P&I Club warns Members told the reinstatement of Iran sanctions relates to the provision of marine insurance, port operators and shipping and shipbuilding... Last Word: A toast to tradition Annual event aims to bring people together and has historically been held at the Baltic Exchange building

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MAY 11, 2018
Asia-Europe spot rate rebound foreshadows more volatility Europe feeders adapt to shippers' reefer, clean air demands India urges port-based 3PLs to adapt to lessen trade reform's impact ILA-USMX gear up for talks on six-year contract Poor Asia-Europe rail infrastructure slows cargo, hampers growth

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MAY 11, 2018
Gener8 deals last aframax New York owner had cleared out three similar units last year prior to Euronav merger news. Diana Shipping looks ahead with optimism Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to 'benefit from improving conditions', having narrowed losses for the first quarter. Vogel: Eagle's eyes on enbloc bulker deals Chief executive outlines preferred growth path but stays quiet on target fleet size. Roshydromet inks debut vessel order Russian hydrographic agency picks Admiralty yard for new research ship. Profit soars at Kyoei Tanker Japanese VLCC owner sees earnings jump over last 12 months. Gibson rumours strike the wrong chord, says Richardson A chapter 11 filing by a US guitar maker whose instruments were favoured by David Bowie and Chuck Berry has created an uncomfortable backing track for a UK shipbroker in the past week. Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Gibson Brands sought court protection in the US at the start of May, sparking rumours in the shipping market surrounding possible office closures and staff departures Fearnley Securities says buy Troim's 2020 vision Analysts launch coverage of 2020 Bulkers with positive view on asset prices and scrubber selection. Taiwan Navigation bulker sale price catches the eye Taiwan Navigation has achieved a surprisingly low price for 17 year old Japanese built panamax bulker, brokers say. The Sumitomo built 73,000-dwt Tai Price (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $8.2m, sources claim. The vessel is due for dry-docking. Last week US listed DryShips sold the Kanasashi built 75,000-dwt Maganari (built 2001) for $10m. Tai Price has been in the Taiwan N Two crew dead from 'natural causes' on cargoship Turkish operator contradicts reports of poisoning on vessel in Cape Verde. Yang Ming loss widens in 'slack' first quarter But Taiwanese owner pushes up revenue and volumes despite low season. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.

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MAY 11, 2018
Port of Gothenburg volumes rise slightly The Port of Gothenburg in Southern Sweden handled 188,000 TEUs during the first quarter of 2018, up 3 percent from last year's first quarte... What to do if your ELD malfunctions With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full effect, drivers have to know what to do if the device malfunctions. On "Land Line... L.A. vetoes Cal Cartage port operating agreement The Los Angeles City Council has taken away the ability of California Cartage Co. (CalCartage) to operate at Foreign Trade Zone 202 at the ... L.A. port's box number slips The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April's record of 714,755 TEUs. The port's A... Dynamo invites startups to camp The venture capital investor Dynamo announced at a Rise of the Rest seed fund road show stop Thursday that it will host a Founders Camp for... Speaker Ryan: NAFTA resolution deadline Thursday House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on Wednesday said that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) needs to finalize the NAFTA rene... Yang Ming loss deepens in Q1 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. had a total comprehensive loss of 2.14 billion New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $71.89 million loss) for the first... Ross: No 'unlimited patience' in deferring tariffs on China A bilateral negotiation in which the United States is seeking fairer treatment for its companies doing business in China remains in an earl... Japanese carrier nets $1 million fine for pollution The U.S. Justice Department said Japanese ocean carrier Nitta Kisen Kaisha was fined $1 million by a federal district court on Thursday for...

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MAY 11, 2018
LPG vessel makes rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus A handysize LPG vessel has made the rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus, according to market sources and data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software. FUTURES 5: ICE Brent holds above $77/b, as crude backs off from highs Crude futures eased Friday from three-year highs set Thursday, as the market started to focus on the sustainability of higher prices and the potential for demand destruction. East-West fuel oil arb at standstill in May on lack of VLCC fixtures The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore is on pause so far in May with no VLCCs or Suezmax vessels booked to take cargoes east, due to strong freight rates and an uneconomical arbitrage. APL gears up to tackle sulfur, carbon emissions ahead of IMO rules Will use an array of options -- low sulfur fuels, scrubbers with HSFO and LNG. Japan's Cosmo Oil may substitute Iranian crude imports with Kuwaiti oil Iranian grades account for 4%-5% of Cosmo's crude feedstock imports and it can be altered with Kuwaiti crude or other grades, a company executive at Cosmo said. $70/b oil 'unsustainable': OPEC's newest member "More is good but it's not sustainable and we don't want to send mixed messages," Equatorial Guinea's oil minister said.

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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:
	-	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

		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

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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