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BRIEFS

June 25, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate declines 3.2pc to US$834/TEU, off 5.7pc to USWC CMA CGM boosts ASAF service with new rotation 2M Alliance suspends transpacific loop Maersk Line axes services to boost parent group's profits Raised Bayonne Bridge brings higher box volume to NYNJ port Cosco Shipping Lines adds another 14,500 TEU containership to its fleet Hong Kong fears US-China trade war will hurt trade volumes Singapore's OceanMasters geared up to sail towards its centennial Cathay Pacific fears US-China trade war will hit profitable cargo business Lowering of US tax rate drives up FedEx earnings 52pc to US$4.6b Emirates boosts flights to Luanda

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JUNE 24, 2018
AMTOI hosts interactive session on the current trend of logistics in India Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding establishes first-of-its-kind infrastructure in Asia Pacific with the formation of labs in Mumbai & Vizag Five-fold increase in India's cotton shipments to China possible next crop year Cargo share of Major Ports increasing India trying to make Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019: Nitin Gadkari Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust celebrates International Day of Yoga Mini Cape coal vessel calls at Kolkata Port's Sagar for the first time PSA's BMCT holds career counselling session for students from local area Cool Chain Association Chairman calls for air cargo community to create its own perishables supply chain standard One year on, impact of GST seen as positive for road logistics sector, says survey Outlook for Indian logistics industry in FY19 Exports from SEZs grow 38 pc in May 2018: EPCES

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Across the open tundra Top-of-the-range vehicle for rotor blade transport Globaltruck to acquire GTD Congestion persisting at port of Felixstowe 295 tank cars for carrying chemicals Schabirosky and Schneider take top slots at Hermes 99 years later Over 700 vehicles joining UPS natural gas fleet Plans finalised for port of Prince Rupert terminal expansion Alpensped reinforces European team Moscow not only a target for football stars Cargo pact between Hong Kong and Paris airports Port throughput remains low key in 2018, says Drewry BMJ joins Logcoop network CCO change at port of Houston New offer for last-minute freight Hannibal doubles connections to Switzerland

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JUNE 22, 2018
Panama moves to tighten China ties Panama Canal gets 50% boost in 2018 LNG transits Pan Ocean, H-Line, and KLC get scrubber finance from KDB HHI closes offshore yard in cost-cutting exercise Anglo-Eastern boss says fitting scrubbers is 'absolutely insane', cites weight, stability issues South Korean ports eye Inter-Korean opportunities

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JUNE 22, 2018
Container shipping lines push for rates increase as capacity begins to tighten Market Insight: could DSV be a target for a forwarder like Damco? Cargolux ready to help, as NCA aircraft may be out of operation until July Logistics sector fears Customs chaos post-Brexit - 'Cargo won't move' Time running out to register for Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme OPEC moves toward raising oil supply to cool prices, as Iran softens stance

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JUNE 22, 2018
Canada taps Davie for three AHTS-conversion medium icebreakers Naval Group and Centrale Nantes print full scale naval propeller blade DFDS sells two ferries to time charterer McQuilling analyzes impact of Libyan risks on tanker demand Captain drank, left bridge unmanned: Vessel ran aground LNG fueled Pasha pair will have TMC compressed air systems ABS publishes DC Power Guide

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JUNE 22, 2018
Opec brings cheer to tanker owners with output hike Outlook for crude tankers' earnings brightens with incremental oil expected to enter the market The Interview: Anselm Gehling German investment group Dr Peters has regained confidence as market conditions improve, and is targeting crude tanker and MPP expansion... Star Bulk shares win approval for Oslo listing Star Bulk shares must be listed no later than August 6, says Oslo exchange Cheer up, the outlook for world trade may only be moderately depressing Let's pin hopes on the EU acting like the grown-ups in the room London Greeks raise orderbook concerns UK-based Greek think tank urges greater R&D spending by industry stakeholders to meet emission reduction goals UK Chamber backs 'customs partnerships' Sir Michael Bibby fears a no-deal scenario with the EU would usher in disaster for the UK economy Cainiao boss says e-commerce can reshape container shipping The head of Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics arm, wants to provide digital solutions to carriers and their partners Prepare for 18 months of devastating uncertainty, Posidonia Roundtable hears Shipping faces a standoff in the year ahead as regulators appear firm in their deadlines while ship owners see them... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Gender balance Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... World boxship fleet update: Few new orders, but fleet keeps growing Fleet in balance ahead of likely increase in scrapping over next two years British heavylift exports face Brexit barrier if Airbus flies the coop 'No Deal' scenario directly threatens Airbus' future in the UK The path ahead for the Cosco-OOIL merger The biggest puzzle is that CFIUS's concerns remain vague per se. 'The US side have not articulated what exactly their... Morocco modernises grain terminals to support imports The North African country is upgrading its infrastructure with increased private sector involvement in financing and operations Alafouzos family launch tanker fundraiser in Norway It is not just a play on the recovery of the tanker market, but also a play on the IMO... Noble agrees $100m trade financing facility The investor consortium will in exchange get bonds offered by Noble as part of its restructuring Libyan turmoil hits Mediterranean aframax rates Cross-Mediterranean aframax earnings have already fallen into negative territory, hitting minus $223 per day on Thursday Rotterdam's new barge shuttle helps cut congestion New terminal connection adds 30% to barged container volumes Daily Briefing Return of ship financiers comes at a price \| Bullish bulker owners unfazed by trade wars \| IMO 2020 to... TEN to offer $155m in preferred shares Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include vessel acquisitions, strategic investments and preferred share redemptions Torm opts to install scrubbers on 13 newbuildings Decision is unusual because few product tanker owners have chosen scrubbers as a post-2020 sulphur-cap solution

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JUNE 22, 2018
2M trans-Pac service cut underscores overcapacity, reliability decline Truck sector benefiting the most from India's tax reform Tariffs or not, Brazil's ag export uptrend to continue Port directors: BCOs face brighter future in new Southeast US chassis pool Tariffs exacerbate long-running US ag export woes Rotterdam barge delays persist despite easing measures

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JUNE 22, 2018
Profit jump at Oslo's Infinity Shipbroker result defies tanker market slump Tsakos eyes up to $155m in preferred offering Latest in line of preferred share offerings aims to top tanks ahead of newest aframax project. AHTS rates set to jump as Norway sells out All 11 working anchor-handlers tied up on spot jobs on Friday. Murmansk ship auction off as owner pays up Court sale of general cargo vessel called off in South Africa. Transmed Shipping buys third bulker from Noble Group Sale completes Singapore-listed firm's exit from kamsarmax ownership. Braemar drafts interim chief financial officer Appointment comes as London-listed firm says S&P and finance arms enjoyed strong start to fiscal year. DFDS offloads chartered-out ro-paxes Ukrainian owner Ukrferry buys veteran vessels it has been operating in the Black Sea. 'Absolute disaster' warning on Brexit from Bibby Head of UK shipowners publicly warns government minister that 'time is running out' for a smooth EU exit Lauterjung orders double in Poland German owner linked to deal for two cargoships at Szczecin yard. Saade welcomes French PM on board French pair to board boxship as part of official visit to China. New shipping loan scheme to support Norwegian yards Eksportkreditt Norge has launched a new fund to support shipowners ordering at Norwegian shipyards. The Government says ferries, fishing vessels, well boats and short sea vessels are all covered under the new offering. Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Minister of Food, said: "This is a relevant and accurate measure that will lead to increased activity in Norwegian shipyards and to our expertise and workpla HFW to advise Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Law firm takes on work for London charitable organisation. Tanker tonic on the way from Opec Tanker owners are set for a boost from Opec after the world's leading oil producers agreed to turn up the taps. Tanker fixtures slump as Venezuela plight worsens The cartel has overcome opposition from Iran and will raise output by about one million barrels per day. Saudi Arabia and Russia have been pushing for the increase but a hard meeting was expected today after Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Morten Hoegh takes chair at Gard Deputy steps up at P&I club as Bengt Hermelin steps down. Smoke levels reduced on SSL Kolkata But salvors hampered by bad weather off India. Verhoeven offers fresh look at life in Antwerp A decades long love affair with Antwerp has lead former head of the European Community Shipowners' Associations and now managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, Patrick Verhoeven, to write a book about its port. Harbour Life, now available in English, documents the full gamut of life at the Port of Antwerp, which Verhoeven first became interested in as a 16-year-ol Hyundai Heavy closing offshore yard as orders run dry Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to suspend operations at its offshore yard when it completes its final live contracts in the coming months. The world's largest shipbuilder says the offshore facility in Ulsan will finish up its final contracted business in July and August. Korea Line Corp confirms Hyundai VLCC order Kang Hwan-goo, president and chief executive of Hyundai Heavy Industries, says o YZJ spends $9m on composites company Chinese yard group takes stake in fibre glass plastics maker Suzhou Jiumei. Noble secures $100m in financing from investors Trader says funds allow more flexibility to expand its trade flows, particularly in LNG. Silversea's Lefebvre: we would only have sold to RCCL Owner of cruise line says the company was never up for sale, but US rival was the only suitable partner. Conbulk takes over Atlantska bulker Greek manager operating Maple Glory after redelivery by Croatian company. EU investigates Qatar's long-term LNG deals European body to check if there are problematic territorial restriction clauses in contracts. Fourteen robbers target tanker off Malaysia Perpetrators later arrested by police along with two suspected masterminds based in Batam.

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JUNE 22, 2018
Ship collision video hits YouTube Video of a bulk carrier hitting the stern of a containership berthed at the Port of Kaohsiung hit YouTube this week. Pyae Phyo Thant is cr... Council: Commerce should find way to revive Ex-Im The Commerce Department Trade Finance Advisory Committee (TFAC) on Thursday approved a recommendation for the Commerce secretary to work wi... U.K. logistics industry sounds Brexit alarm Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the logistics industry needs urgent assistance and guidance from government if delayed s... Study will look at expanding N.Y.-N.J. rail barge service The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has signed a contract for an environmental study to compare the environmental pros and cons... FedEx shares drop despite earnings growth FedEx Corp. stock is taking a beating on Wall Street despite a strong earnings beat for thefourth quarter of the company's fiscal 2018 year... U.S. duties for South Korean roller bearings roll on The Commerce Department said based on the results of its antidumping duty investigation that it will continue collecting dumping duties on ... Canada changing where cars are imported Canada's Minister of Transport Marc Garneau on Wednesday announced an investment of more than C$6.3 million (U.S. $4.7 million) for a proje... UPS, Teamsters agree on contract terms UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement on terms for a new five-year contract, according to s... Trump pushing private USPS, air traffic control President Donald Trump is looking to privatize the United States Postal Service and spin off air traffic control functions from the Federal...

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JUNE 22, 2018
Brent/WTI narrows sharply in wake of OPEC output deal The oil complex surged Thursday, taking many in the oil world by surprise after OPEC and its 10 non-OPEC partners put aside political differences and agreed to adhere to 100% of their production cuts Australian energy IPO helps Vitol build cash pile in tough trading environment Vitol plans to raise up to A$3.1 billion ($2.3 billion) from the listing of Viva Energy on the Australian Stock Exchange by mid-July. PAJ CHIEF SAYS US TARGETS TO BRING DOWN IRANIAN OIL EXPORTS TO ZERO Refiners' purchases of Iranian oil imports in August could be "the last" without securing the US sanctions waiver. FUTURES: Crude rises ahead of OPEC meet, market divided on outcome Falih said that the increment on crude oil production will take time and that the extra production will not flood the market. US university, navy developing ship coating to reduce bunker fuel consumption If friction drag is reduced, vessels would consume less fuel and enjoy a greater range of operations, ONR said. INTERVIEW: Viswa sees jump in scrubber inquiries, plans more services ahead of IMO rule At least 60% of the current ships expected to opt for scrubbers by 2022, Dr. Vis said. Exeno Yamamizu, Fearnleys become first ship broking firms to join SEA\LNG The momentum behind LNG bunkering has been positive, particularly in the last 18 months, Keller said. Brent crude CFD market weakens amid OPEC-driven volatility BFOE offers continued to outweigh demand at the prompt this week, as buying interest in the MOC was mostly focused around cargoes loading during H2July. Libyan forces recapture Ras Lanuf oil terminal, move on Es Sider NOC did not indicate when it might lift its force majeure declaration on loadings from the two terminals. China to suspend detailed customs data release for May amid trade tensions: source Suspension indicates US-China trade tensions remain high, with potential for further escalation in coming months.

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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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