BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 20, 2018

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Port of Oakland box volume dips 2.9pc in May to 204,765 TEU Navios Maritime Containers to buy 9 box ships for US$390m HMM signs 'letters of intent' with 3 shipyards to build 20 box ships ONE first 14,000 TEU magenta newbuild makes maiden call in Hong Kong GCT Deltaport welcomes ONE Commitment on her maiden voyage Australia reviews CMPort's purchase of stake in Newcastle port BNSF seeks to extends PTC deadline Farnborough air show to discuss drones, cargo delivery to remote areas Etihad Airways loses $1.52b in 2017 as cargo tonnage declines 7.4pc DHL Global Forwarding considers boosting dedicated freighters to its network TAPA publishes truck security standards for industry review

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JUNE 19, 2018
CMA CGM deploys innovative container tracking solution Damco appoints Ashutosh Dixit as CEO for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka INTTRA sets record transaction volume Liberian Registry & China Classification Society sign innovation & technology MoU MOL makes full-scale move into subsea support vessel business by acquiring stake in AKOFS of Norway SCFI Asia-N. Europe spot rates down APM Terminals India receives Authorized Economic Operator certification Directorate-General of Shipping monitoring salvage operation of impaired vessel off Kolkata Port GCCI urges strong action to stop thefts in Deendayal Port area Blue Dart launches new state-of-art aviation hub in Chennai Railways posts growth in freight loading in first two months of fiscal Double-digit growth seen likely GST has formalised the economy & expanded the tax base

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Online platform for used vehicles Bolloré Logistics receives Tapa-A certification Alaska Air Cargo nearly doubles capacity in USA Platform digitalisation continues to grow New operator for railfreight line in California Ceva picks Niels Weithe to lead global e-commerce Bees a-buzzing at B+S Logistik South Russian airport handles first widebody aircraft Antwerp: more railfreight capacity Stena Line - changes in triplicate Pilot Freight Services finds new COO in own ranks Hong Kong on a high in May APL extends China-Australia links More capacity for Rotterdam hinterland traffic CJ Logistics acquires DSC Logistics

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JUNE 19, 2018
Grounded tanker breaks in two off Kaohsiung VLCCs face further pain from China sanctions on US crude MOL moves into subsea arena with Akastor deal CIG Yangtze Ports signs deal to promote LNG-powered vessels Tankers shun Iranian crude as US sanctions cause uncertainty Oldendorff orders two mini-Capes from Oshima Samsung HI, MODEC among winners of Barossa FPSO jobs Mitsui & Co exercises options for more Kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang STX O&S issues new shares to raise USD70.6 million

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JUNE 19, 2018
'Be realistic on compliance' plea from shipping as tough bunker rules loom Freighter operator hopes for local rule at Schiphol Airport are dashed Delays at Felixstowe push Hamburg Süd to switch services to Southampton Analysis: tie-up with Swissport the sensible next step for WFS Four visions of 'a brave new world' for container supply chains 25 years on The mysterious Chinese company worrying the world Niels Weithe moves to Ceva Logistics as head of e-commerce

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JUNE 19, 2018
SEACOR Maya now first hybrid OSV in Gulf of Mexico Vard Marine announces Houston operations VP changes Foertsch Group to utilize MobileOps platform across its fleet Cargill looks for 15% cut in shipping CO2 emissions by 2020 Indian ferries to have ABB power and automation packages Giant wind farm installation jack-up ready for East Anglia ONE project USCG gets set to enforce 2020 fuel sulfur cap MOL dives deeper into subsea, buys into AKOFS Offshore

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JUNE 19, 2018
Russia to export 3m tonnes less wheat this coming year Russia will see wheat exports decline to 37m tonnes The demise of the European shipping banker Future deals could be more about PowerPoint than handshakes Larger containers pile on problems for US trucking rates Congested terminals are aggravating trucking shortages, along with suffocating regulation, rising fuel costs, driver shortages and strong demand for containerised... Deutsche shipping book deal confirmed by buyers Portfolio encompasses diverse range of vessel types and borrowers Cargill aims for 15% cut in shipping emissions by 2020 The move is to help meet UN regulations to reduce pollution as well as demands from some of the company's... Argentina expects sharp drop in grains output Analysts had forecast Argentina to pick up some of the shortfall from lower US exports of soyabeans to China Asia-Europe ocean rates rise and capacity now 'tight' Global freight index increases to its highest point this year - currently 7% up on last year's prices Blockchain middlemen entice UN with plan to improve logistics Transport tech firms keen to ply their wares after the UN established a commission last year to pilot applications Moody's sees stable outlook for global shipping Moody's expects rated shipping companies to report 4-5% earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation growth during the next 12 months MOL enters subsea sector with stake in AKOFS The Japanese line has agreed to buy a stake priced at $73m Cexim becomes world's largest shipping lender China-based policy bank held $17bn in its shipping portfolio at the end of 2017 Daily Briefing GoodBulk pulls IPO trigger \| All eyes on OPEC as Marine Money kicks off \| Shipbroking market 'ripe for restructuring'... US tariffs threat raises prospect of all-out trade war New tariffs will take effect if Beijing refuses to change its practices and insists on going ahead with the newly... Ecoships back in fashion as bunker costs rise, says Golden Ocean's Vartdal Golden Ocean has a positive outlook for freight markets in the second half of 2018 with healthy demand and a... Container carriers drive consolidation among tonnage providers, Seaspan's Chen says Other than increasing fleet size, the New York-listed owner will consider acquisitions of assets in the logistics and infrastructure sectors

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JUNE 19, 2018
Logistec CEO urges Canadian government to reassess labor relations Tariffs, trade uncertainty cloud Canada's shipping outlook Prince Rupert port expanding again Penske Logistics buys Epes Transport to expand for-hire truckload Carriers refuse to bow to anti-surcharge pressure Phase 2 of digital forwarding leads to some confusion Analysis: Allowing bigger US trailers - truck sector's gain, rail's loss

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JUNE 19, 2018
VLCC spot rates move above breakeven Charterers looking to load this coming July bid up spot modern vessels to best level of year. Scorpio says no thanks to scrubbers, for now Largest product tanker owner says 'continues to evaluate' scrubbers, but economics not clear for smaller vessels. IMO 2020 compliance to be 'chaos' at outset Full adherence to the sulphur regulation may not happen until fourth quarter of 2020, says Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton. Maersk Tankers and CargoMetrics take 'massive step' Partners reveal LR2 simulation tool as first product in digital shipping venture. Maran's Exxon charter show scrubber boost Upwards of 10,000 ships may be fitted with scrubbers depending on how fuel prices respond to IMO 2020. VesselsValue: handysizes have most upside Prices for small bulkers show best 12-month performance with next three years also set for more gains. Fredriksen lieutenant Hermansen to chair Avance Gas Norwegian tycoon's top shipping man eyes M&A after nomination to lead LPG carrier owner's board. Oak Hill, Varde confirm $1bn Deutsche Bank loan swoop Funds see 70-ship deal as part of strategy to offer alternative ship finance to owners. Ugland sells oldest bulker but holds on to sistership Managing director confirms MOA on sales deal to undisclosed buyer Glencore charters Golden Ocean capesize bulker A capesize owned by Golden Ocean has been fixed on a period charter. Gunvor inks largest shipowning move with six newbuildings Glencore has chartered the 181,000-dwt Golden Savannah (built 2017) on an 11 to 13-month contract, the Baltic Exchange reports. The rate is pegged at 119% of the 5TC route between West Australia to Qingdao. Capesize rates are presently placed at $17,796 per day by the Fred Olsen Energy eyes new equity Refinancing rig company says waivers granted but debt could be impaired. Magseis wins Asian seismic contract Geophysical shipowner to work for several oil companies. GasLog Partners signs Cheniere charter US owner inks multi-year deal with options for rate increases. JP Morgan in the money after flipping bulkers to Blue Planet Reported transaction would add another notch to seller's asset play credentials. Sinopec adds seismic survey newbuilding Deal at Tianjin Xingang to boost Chinese company's offshore fleet. Amazon will go into container shipping, analyst predicts Desire to control supply chain could push e-commerce platforms to move into the water Genco deal latest evidence of firming bulker prices Analysts and brokers believe asset values have further to climb. Norden tops up time chartered tanker fleet Three Greek-owned vessels fixed ahead of anticipated improvement in product market. Thenamaris books LNG carrier newbuild with HHI Greek owner extends LNG fleet for the first time since 2011 with lone newbuilding and boosts aframax tanker orderbook CSE cape and Evergreen boxship collide Bad weather blamed for incident at Kaohsiung terminal in Taiwan. Trafigura signs Singapore LNG storage deal Trader and owner teams with SLNG again to use 160,000 cbm of excess capacity. K Line orders coal carrier at Imabari Japanese owner joins NYK in newbuilding project linked to Kobe Steel Moody's boosts outlook for Royal Caribbean An improving market outlook and a stronger financial position have contributed to Moody's Investors Service upgrading its rating for Royal Caribbean. The agency has boosted the cruise company's senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and assigned a P-2 rating to the company's planned $1.15 billion commercial paper programme. Pete Trombetta, Moody's lead lodging and cruise analyst, says the cha Grindrod on shortlist to buy Mercantile Bank Shipowner part of consortium aiming to buy South Africa's ninth-largest lender. Grounded tanker breaks in two off Taiwan Fuel oil removed from Hong Kong ship before it broke its back off Kaohsiung. Owner's casualty claim against Queen Beatrix dismissed Bombay court ends attempt to force ex-Dutch monarch to pay up over 1989 sinking. IACS members stuck in Paris MOU grey list As quality drive takes off at leading class society association, European port state control probe reveals several members continue to perform below industry's highest standards Cargill aims for 15% bulker emissions cut US giant chartering newer vessels and getting involved in newbuilding design. MOL moves further into subsea with stake in Rokke's AKOFS Japanese shipping giant's holding will be worth around $73m including stake in support vessel. HHI group's order haul remains behind target South Korean giant continues to report mixed results among sister shipyards for the year-to-date. Livanos company Alios aims to sell panamax Just three ships to remain in bulker wing's fleet. ExxonMobil considers Australian LNG import facility Plan by US oil giant follows similar moves by AGL Energy and Australian Industrial Energy. US LNG and crude exports escape China tariffs Tariffs on US gas would increase costs and potentially limit its availability, says Wood Mackenzie.

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JUNE 19, 2018
Korea asks for dispute panel establishment The Republic of Korea has requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel in regard to several antidumpi... Permit issued for U.S.-Mexico border pipeline A presidential permit has been issued to Borrego Crossing Pipeline LLC authorizing the construction, connection, operation and maintenance ... Ex-Glow employee gets probation for shipping hazmat A former warehouse manager for Glow Industries was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on June 4 to two years of probation, a $... Google links up with JD.com Google is hooking up with JD.com in a strategic partnership deal that will see the Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant invest $550 milli... Logistics costs rose 6.2 percent in 2017 Business logistic costs in the United States last year were 6.2 percent higher than in 2016, according to the 29th edition of the State of ... UPS fuels natural gas-powered fleet UPS will build another five compressed natural gas fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles to its national fleet.... Carriers divert cargo from Felixstowe Some liner carriers have started diverting cargo from the Port of Felixstowe, which has been experiencing operational delays from the imple... Spot transpacific, transatlantic rates buck trend down Container freight rates in the transpacific and transatlantic trades are on the rise when compared with the same time period a year ago and... Trump threatens $450 billion in total China tariffs President Donald Trump on Monday evening threatened tariffs of up to $450 billion annually against Chinese products if trade actions betwee...

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JUNE 19, 2018
Oil slips as trade spat triggers risk exodus The oil complex settled quietly in the red Tuesday after a rocky morning, as financial markets priced-in downside risk amid the ongoing trade war brewing between the US and China Narrower USGC/Med fuel oil spread quashes talk of reverse arb Narrowing price differentials between the US Gulf Coast and Mediterranean fuel oil markets have eroded the economics for moving material from the USGC to the Med European bunker buyers eye OPEC meeting, wait on signal to step back in Bunker fuel demand in Europe is likely to remain subdued until Friday as those buyers that can hold out for potentially lower prices will do Cargill targets 15% cut in marine CO2 emissions by 2020 Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation Tariff threat from China may shift global oil flows China would need to replace as many as 450,000 b/d of US crude after the latest tariff threat.

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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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