BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 22, 2018

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ONE expanding Asia-South America service with Hapag-Lloyd and MSC OOCL offers new Asia-West Africa service, enhances services to Mid East Evergreen reports US$25m profit in third quarter Foreign delegates complain that trade barriers remain in China Malaysia's PM calls Brexit, US-China trade row "rupture" of free trade US to tighten nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks DB Schenker aims for 20pc cut in trucking fleet's CO2 emissions by 2025 Hong Kong airfreight volumes up 2.8pc in October thanks to transshipments Cathay's cargo soars 6.5pc in October, passengers volume edges up 0.9pc Amazon continues to expand its logistics operation in Ohio

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Allcargo Logistics appoints Malini Thadani as Non-Executive Independent Director Bahri takes home three coveted awards, hosts customers & partners at annual oil reception Hapag-Lloyd launches new Asia-Gulf Service Kerry Indev Logistics bags 'Best Business Partner award' MSC receives 'Container Line of the Year' award OOCL announces improvements to Asia-Middle East 1 & Asia-Middle East 3 services The English Court steers a course Major global ports do well in H1 Revenue Department in plans to integrate e-way bill with NHAI's FASTag mechanism & DMICDC's LDB services Prime Minister launches Ease of Doing Business grand challenge All roads lead to The Gateway Hotel in Vadodara for the Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 today WTO should remain the engine for global trade: Suresh Prabhu

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Logistics growth Acquiring big batch of Chanje electric vehicles Autonomous trucks for mining company in Norway "Final body join" for longest ever Boeing jet DSV extends Indonesian network Chipolbrok's Leopold Staff: special components for Jordan Investments still flowing into Rail Hub Milano Cheers for new player in beverage logistics sector Pimenta goes Down Under for Ceva Carriers form VSA for Asia-South America east coast Creation of JV in Scandinavia Menzies welcomes second customer in Indonesia PTC installation steaming ahead Widebody freighter joins fleet in run-up to Christmas "Curiosity of the Day" KN acquires Quick International Courier Hapag-Lloyd's strategy 2023 sees industry at turning point WFS cargo in new hands

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Future shipowner costs hinge on VIDA Brightoil U-turns on fleet sale, seals Shell charter, restructuring debt Bomin sells Antwerp bunker business to tanker firm Somtrans Secondhand bulkers undervalued by up to 50%, Clarksons boss says CDB FL books 12 bulkers from relaunched Dayang Progress stalls on IMO 2020 enforcement concerns Tanker manager CST takes over Rigel Schiffahrts

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
China-US trade war just a 'bump in the road' to better business connectivity Lufthansa Cargo and China Post co-pilot service to attract e-commerce revenue Rival carriers gaining on Maersk in the box ship capacity stakes ISO invites comments on first global standards for operating drones Evolving market could lead to 'dangerous' overcapacity in Caribbean box terminals New York's Quick International Courier the latest acquisition for Kuehne + Nagel EU still struggling with system to bypass sanctions on Iran The human cost of Black Friday, by an Amazon warehouse boss Supply chain radar: Panalpina changes course... 'bye 'bye Mr Ulber Supply chain radar: Sinotrans waits to enter the M&A battlefield Supply chain radar: Just another bolt-on for Kuehne + Nagel Under the radar: Wincanton shines as break-up talk vanishes

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Metal Shark partners with Bahamas National Trust Steiner Shipyard delivers passenger vehicle ferry to Love City Car Ferries Negotiators agree increase in ILO minimum seafarer wage BIMCO has cyber security charter party clause under development Study eyes potential for adding high-tech sails to bulkers Bomin's Belgian bunkering business bought by Somers family

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
BIMCO aims for cyber security contract clause in 2019 Klaveness is leading the clause drafting, while Navig8, UK P&I Club and HFW are also participating London P&I Club issues loss prevention guide for coal cargoes Loading coal cargoes below a temperature of 55°C and regular monitoring can prevent self-heating, reducing the dangers to ship and crew Hapag-Lloyd sets out Strategy 2023 vision Digitalisation, customer service and cost control are the key concerns as Hapag-Lloyd sets its sights on the next five years Migrants forced off cargo ship in Libya Nivin earlier rescued 95 people who had been on board a boat that sank in international waters off the Libyan... Small oil tankers make the most gains Owners are said to be taking vessels out of some areas to place them where earnings are greater Argentina-based energy firm YPF awards floating LNG contract to Exmar Exmar's floating LNG unit lands 10-year YPF contract at Bahia Blanca port Box shipping to feel impact of US-China trade war in 2019 Freightos chief executive says China-US west coast rates have been at 18-month highs due to advanced shipments before each successive... Seafarers win a better basic wage as shipowners seek to limit rise Seafarer trade unions and shipowner representatives agree to a $27 increase in the minimum wage by 2021 Brightoil scraps fleet sale after signing charters with Shell Moves comes after a recent rebound in VLCC earnings and Beijing's relaxation of credit clampdown on the country's private sector Lines urged to digitalise or risk being marginalised Shipping lines risk losing the most valuable parts of their businesses if they do not adapt Star Bulk in profit for fourth consecutive quarter Scrubbers champion posted its fourth consecutive profitable quarter capitalising off of its expanded fleet ONE teams with European carriers on new Asia-South America loop The trio's new loop will call ports in South Korea, China, Singapore, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and South Africa Daily Briefing Weak fundamentals cloud tanker market \| Hong Kong forum hears upbeat assessment for 2019 \| BIMCO sees fragile dry bulk... Long Beach Container Terminal up for sale Concerns regarding the potential threat to US national security have eased Africa needs big investments in grain import handling, storage facilities Increase in wheat imports driven by changing consumption patterns US warns shipping industry over Iran sanctions busting The US is to freeze the assets of at least two senior officials of the Central Bank of Iran in...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Contract pricing power of US truckload carriers seen easing Trans-Pacific spot rates show eastbound space still tight Hapag-Lloyd pledges better service, profitability Porto Marghera handles reactors bound for Nigeria India draws up preliminary Bangladesh transshipment rules

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Crew rescued after ship fire off Greece Italian cruiseship received intervention call from Hellenic Coast Guard, saved 11 seafarers. Aegean to be delisted from New York Stock Exchange Aegean Marine Petroleum Network is being dropped from the New York Stock Exchange. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday, the embattled refueling company will be delisted 3 December. Baron draws distinction between Aegean and OW Bunker Aegean filed for bankruptcy 6 November, at which point the exchange suspended trading and moved to remove the company, acco Defendant gets hearing in Pacific stolen-barge case Advanced Environmental Group disputes Pacific Tugboat Service's stolen-barge allegations, wants equipment from arrested vessel. Ship Finance International eyes tanker market after boxship spending spree Ole Hjertaker hints at investment in tanker space as it shapes for a recovery. Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy Strategy 2023 comes at a time container market is seen as being at a turning point where scale is less relevant. Diana Shipping fixes post-panamax Simeon Palios-led bulker player's 93,193-dwt Alcmene (built 2010) comes off slightly higher rate fetched from Cargill. Euronav tipped for sale of former Gener8 product tanker Tanker giant Euronav looks to have started offloading a pair of product tankers purchased during its takeover of Gener8 Maritime. VIDEO: 'Important milestone' as Euronav completes Gener8 deal Euronav took in two LR1s as part of the transaction but the ships were always outliers in its vast fleet of VLCCs and suezmax tankers. This week shipbrokers report the company has sold the 72,700-dwt Gener Futures traders round on Baltic Exchange 2020 proposals Prominent fund manager says FFA contracts for 2020 and 2021 are "melting" following the unveiling of plans in September NYK plans cashless ships to remove $800m from fleet Crewless ships may still be a little way away, but Japanese owner NYK is much closer to introducing a cashless vessel. It is considering setting up a new network that will allow financial settlements on board using electronic money. VIDEO: NYK reveals emissions-free ship for 2050 NYK develops on-board checks for LSFO Tests have been conducted to examine the potential to reduce administrative w Hose rupture causes Andromeda tanker spill Indian coastguard asks Andromeda vessel to clean up after small leak. BW LPG 'eyes open' for takeovers and time charters Martin Ackermann says consolidation not essential for recovery and period deals are a possibility. Jobs safe as Color Line loses flag fight Norwegian government turns down bid to move vessels to NIS. Borr Drilling posts third quarter loss Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling posted a net loss of $39.1m in the third quarter, despite nearly all its rigs being in operation. Bullish Borr Drilling sets four newbuildings in motion The Oslo-listed driller brought in $49.7m in revenue, but had $91.2m in expenses, most of it from rig operating and maintenance as 99.2% of its rigs were technically utilized. The figures were a dip from last quar Cosco said to aim for more than $1bn for Long Beach terminal Chinese state-linked company is aiming to complete the sale of terminal by June at the latest, according to the Wall Street Journal. Navig8, Klaveness working on Bimco cyber security clause Contract limits claims for breaches to $100,000. BW LPG cuts loss as VLGC rates jump Singapore owner says fleet use rose and costs fell in more positive third quarter. Rubber bullets used to force migrants off car carrier Libyan authorities storm Nivin in Misrata to end stand-off. Formosa Plastics ships out a third product tanker Formosa Plastics Marine Corp has sold another of its product tankers at a time it is expected to wind down its presence in the LR1 space. Formosa Plastics drip feeds another LR1 to S&P market Formosa Plastics Marine mulls sale of entire LR1 tanker fleet The Taiwanese shipowner was reported in October to be seeking an exit from the LR1 arena and subsequently began drip-feeding tonnage into the m Solstad continues fleet clear-out with Singapore sale Norwegian OSV owner continues fleet revamp with deal for Far Supplier. Sentiment a key driver of bulker market slump, says Golden Ocean chief Birgitte Vartdal says nobody called the fourth quarter drop as she dismissed impact of BHP derailment as "headlines". Seafarers win 4.5% pay rise after tough talks ILO minimum wage rises to $641 per month after "difficult negotiations." Brightoil Petroleum drops tanker sales plan amid market upturn and Shell contracts Brightoil Petroleum has dropped plans to sell off its tanker fleet, having previously placed its five VLCCs, four aframaxes and six bunker tankers on the market. Brightoil Petroleum set to refinance five VLCCs with Shandong Shipping deal Brightoil Petroleum eyes potential fleet sale Following a change in shipping market environment, the group had decided to terminate the commercial negotiation Somers family buying Bomin's Belgian business Tank-barge clan snaps up bunker supplier's operations in Antwerp. Charity condemns IMO's 'closed shop' Six IMO members have come under fire for protecting the organisation's alleged secrecy. Transparency International has criticised the US, UK, Panama, UAE, Cook Islands and Marshall Islands for opposing efforts to open it up to public scrutiny. The countries are concerned that increasing access to information could lead to outside influence, the charity claimed. Banks: Scrubber financing is 'ver Reach says subsea tender activity increasing Norwegian OSV operator pushes up earnings in third quarter. ONE teaming up with Hapag-Lloyd and MSC Japanese line adds partners for Asia to South America service. Stena Sonangol pushes up pool earnings Suezmax operator sees rates rise in third quarter in "challenging markets." Exmar finally fixes floating LNG unit to Argentina's YPF World's smallest floating liquefaction unit to be operational in Argentina by April Nordic Shipholding reaches deal over covenant breach Danish product tanker owner also wins claim in legal dispute, but posts heavy third quarter losses. US warns maritime sector over petroleum shipments to Syria Treasury says companies face "grave risks" if they ship oil to Middle East nation. Singapore probing Noble over alleged disclosure breaches Commodity trader under investigation by police, monetary authority and accountancy regulator.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
China hasn't stopped unfair commercial actions, USTR says The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday issued a 53-page update to its March-completed Section 301 report on China's policies related to IP, tech transfer and innovation. NIT League supports World Shipping Council petition Shipper group says change would reduce costs, promote competition with NVOCCs. Port Canaveral: The key to Florida's auto market Centralized location allows vehicle manufacturers to save on their inland distribution costs, says CEO John Murray. Hapag-Lloyd outlines selective growth in Strategy 2023 "Delivering value to get the most attractive cargo on board is at the heart" of the plan, says CEO Rolf Habben Jansen. U.S. turns up heat on illicit Syrian oil imports Kuehne + Nagel 'acquiring know-how' with Quick buy COSCO SHIPPING Ports, PSA deepen collaboration Long Beach rail project nets $14 million grant Executive Moves: EROAD and VARGO

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018
New 0.5% swap to limit bunker fuel price risk in 2019 as sulfur cap looms The uncertainty over product availability and prices might prompt hedging bunker fuel price risk to reduce exposure to the volatility expected come 2020. FEATURE: Physical bunker suppliers eye indications of 2020 HSFO availability As 2020 looms, physical suppliers are questioning the availability of HSFO at bunker hubs and smaller ports. Crude bounces higher amid heightened Saudi Arabia sanctions risk Crude prices settled higher Wednesday in the wake of rising tensions between Washington and Riyadh over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Rotterdam fuel oil barge delays intensify in Europoort area: sources Congestion in the Rotterdam fuel oil barge market has begun to intensify, with delays in the Europoort area lengthening as sellers struggle to meet loading ranges for the end of November. TRADER NOTE: Marine fuel supplier Bunker Holding appoints new CFO External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Bunker supplier Bomin sells Belgian operations "This is a significant time for our family as we look to enter the bunkering market," said Ronald Somers, CEO of the Somtrans Group. TANKERS: Suezmax earnings on the rise due to strong demand from the East So far this year, 24 Suezmaxes have been sent for demolition, the highest number since 2012. US sanctions Russian companies in scheme to sell Iranian oil to Syria The sanctions are aimed at cutting off oil sales to the regime of Bashar al-Assad, US administration officials 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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