BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 26, 2018

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Quasi-conference TSA closes as role redundant in mega merger world Singapore says TPP, born again as CPTPP, is now headed for adoption Antwerp posts 5th record year with boxes up 4.3pc to 10 million TEU Savannah lifts record 4 million TEU in '17 as it deepens port MOL announces December rating of its key performance indicators Shipping, eco groups demand ban on non-compliant vessel fuels Innovative 'middle corridor' to foster cooperation, shorten transits Trump talk persuades China to shut cheap aluminum plants: Alcoa Shippers rights trump carriers, port claims in Nigerian court Fremantle volume falls month to month by 100 TEU to December China looks set to call US bluff over hard-line trade stance European dredging conference in Bremen February 28 China Southern forklift, pallet builders win Hactl match Japan's ANA plans to start new trans-Japanese air cargo service FedEx re-bundles several units under FedEx founder's son in FTN

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Quite a self-confident No. 2 NEE: railway regulation prevents the worst New maritime link between Cork and Santander Hordes of trucks and trains through Eurotunnel Weighty work for Antonov Airlines' new US office Port of Switzerland on track in 2017 New logistics centre for Group7 Qlik greets new CEO Looks back in joy: Port of Strasbourg Good result for cold logistics specialist Record development despite hurricane Harvey Lufthansa Cargo leads investment in IT startup Imperial extends management board First box train from Russia arrives in Vietnam IT ascends to board level at CMA CGM Another big carrier invests in NY Shipping exchange 9.2% more freight at Italian airports NTG acquiring Gondrand

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JANUARY 25, 2018
Marinakis, Liberty One team up for ship acquisitions McQuilling: clean, dirty tanker rates heading in different directions Feeder shipping on a roll as intra-regional traffic grows Euronav results tempered by tough fourth quarter Older tonnage appealing for operators despite regulations HMM launches ultra-freezer service Struggling shipyards will carry on, says Korea Eximbank chief Public bulker bulls argue their case for 2018 recovery

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JANUARY 25, 2018
Swissport set to pursue IPO, but will owner HNA relinquish control? Dispute at Gothenburg pushes container traffic to capital's expanding port Transborder SkyBridge $230m development can fly on US-Mexico trade growth Maersk takeover of Hamburg Süd may disrupt Asia-Latin America trades, warning Hyundai Merchant Marine Reefers ultra-freezer Blockchain start-up brings transparency to shipping

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JANUARY 25, 2018
Carnival orders second LNG fueled ship for P&O Cruises Guilty plea in MSC satcom bribery case UConn research vessel gets new life with refit Anthony Veder names first LNG carrier built to Ice Class 1A Super Capital and Liberty JV targets German shipping market BASSnet's first implementation in oil platform market VIDEO: WinGD puts an Integrated Digital Expert on board ship SEACOR will upgrade three more PSVs to hybrid power

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JANUARY 25, 2018
CSSC units to receive $1.6bn capital injections in major restructuring move Deals come after a prolonged downturn in the Chinese shipbuilding industry Navios buys two panamax bulkers for $22m The vessels are expected to generate $4.8m in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the first year of... Turkey clamps down on abandoned ships Under new regulation, harbour masters will have the authority to destroy or sell problem vessels if not removed within 45... Bitcoin freight deals emerge in sanctions-hit countries Varamar and Prime Shipping trial cryptocurrency deals in preparation for launching their own digital tokens this year Why ultra-freezer service matters to HMM There's more to deep-freeze reefers than bringing the temperature down: they give HMM a new competitive edge. MPC Container Ships to consider bond offer Feeder owner accepted onto Oslo Axess after less than a year in business Nordea continues to take hit on shipping Biggest Nordic lender says customer activity in shipping and offshore services was 'moderate' during the quarter with exploration and production... Daily Briefing Hamburg shipping interests voice opposition to privatisation of HSH Nordbank, fearing that a fund-manager takeover of the stricken industry lender... HMM starts offering 'ultra-freezer' service on some routes South Korean operator offers to carry goods at temperatures as low as -60°C in a move to target the air-transport... China issues guidelines on financial services for maritime development China to accelerate development of maritime-related insurance and encourage funds to increase investment in shipping sector Ravi Mehrotra keeps the party going More than 550 guests including IMO head celebrate 27th annual winter barbecue in London MSC expands presence in ro-ro trades with new West Africa service The container shipping, ports and cruise heavyweight has a small portfolio of ro-ro activities in the Mediterranean but is moving... Marine professionals call for jailed Costa Concordia master's case to be reviewed Open letter cites new investigation that claims ISM Code was ignored by Italian authorities and illegal use of electronic chart... MISC calls for more collaboration in the maritime industry Maintaining long-term relationships with partners is a key part of the group's business strategy, say top MISC executives Deutsche Bank optimistic on dry bulk and product tankers Star Bulk, Euronav and Ardmore Shipping are the bank's top picks for shipping investment Euronav vows more M&A activity after Gener8 deal UPDATE: Tanker giant has confidence in benefits of industry consolidation despite lower profits in 2017 Focus on data recorders in Sanchi collision probe Maritime authorities from Iran, China, Hong Kong and Panama have signed an agreement to jointly investigate accident US targets North Korean shipping in fresh sanctions Five North Korean shipping companies and their vessels added to the US Treasury's sanctions list as part of a broader... Teekay prices public share offering Company looks to raise up to $112.1m from the transaction In praise of intolerance The maritime industry could take a page from the aviation sector in taking a more intolerant stance toward accidents Box carrier forum TSA to shut down after three decades The discussion agreement covering the Asia-US trades provided members with market intelligence and issued freight rate guidelines but unlike conferences...

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JANUARY 25, 2018
As US truck capacity tightens, shipments cross modal lines Release of report questioning Mexico rail competition delayed Sun sets on trans-Pac discussion group, and an era in shipping LA-LB ports aspire to Amazon's efficiency, Tesla's innovation Porto Itapoa records more market share gains

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JANUARY 25, 2018
US, Russia aim for safer Bering Straits Joint proposal on two-way routes aims to reduce collision risk and provide more room for ice evasion. Euronav's Rodgers: 'size matters' for owners Chief executive says its growing scale helped rates outperform industry benchmarks in fourth quarter. Chinese financial lessor spreads net for distressed shipping assets Minsheng Financial Leasing aims to grow as an asset-oriented value investor in high liquidity segments including tankers and boxships Cosco tanker arm defends charter loss accounting Shanghai Stock Exchange quizzes Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation after accounting move lifts reported profits by $56m Clock runs out on NAT hopes for $16m equity 'bonus' Newbuilding strategy will bear fruit in market of 2020 Intermarine aims to lead heavylift consolidation CEO Andre Grikitis says the heavylift multipurpose sector has lost its way as his Intermarine moves to consolidate Gritikis ready to 'flush out the zombies' in MPP Shipping's schmoozers can learn from forward thinking in Davos Agenda for this week's globalisation summit shows that business leaders need to respond to the tough questions asked by the public Singapore's advanced port vision poised to spread across shipping Shipowners will be keenly watching the efficiency and safety innovations being pioneered by terminal operators ClipperData to roll out box cargo tracking Asia-Middle East trades brace for flood of big boxships Middle East routes predicted to become the new 'dumping ground for big ships' as rates stagnate and the overall orderbook filters into the market MarConsult targets dry bulk bounce back in fleet blueprint Hamburg shipowner aims to acquire mix of up to 17 ships to seize on secondhand price opportunities Sale points to smart asset play by Lomar Japan's ONE enters boxship charter market with Ciner deal Period charters give Turkish owner confidence to plot further expansion in the neo-panamax boxship sector Rival pair fight to end for Total's LNG bunker vessel Choice of tank type and yard key in contest between Chinese and South Korean builders for new breed of LNGBV to serve long-haul LNG-fuelled vessels Havila Kystruten challenges Hurtigruten control 'Owners missing one hell of an opportunity' in Arctic tenders Companies not aggressive enough in bidding for Russian offshore work, brokers say Seacor's new tie-up marks 23 ship buys since 2016 Seacor-Cosco newbuild deal is bargain for both Link-up is a rare win-win transaction for offshore these days as it keeps vessel prices low for the US owner but high for the Chinese shipbuilder Trump's posturing over Iran could affect payouts for tragic Sanchi Fears mount that banks will be even more reluctant to deal with Iran over the Sanchi amid hardlining by the US president Row over Little Seyma unlikely to derail merger agreement GMS hits out at Norwegian central bank over ban Hong Kong recycling convention gets boost from Japan LR chief upbeat on dry bulk at Vasilopita event ICS calms fears ahead of sulphur emissions cap Growing US crude cargoes cut into trade from West Africa Suezmax market expected to be put under more pressure as VLCCs head to Gulf Coast for surplus production Pistiolis adds another MR, taking tally to a dozen Greek shipowner's Central Shipping Group exercises option for second product tanker at HMD Team Tankers aims to strengthen presence by selling smaller duo Breakers watch in hope as VLCCs head for demolition Laurin Maritime buys back tanker from KS owner Mehrotra barbecue beats winter blues Transocean set for quick profit on supramax Livanos group poised to sell oldest bulker HHIC gets the nod to build Exmar VLGCs TransOba deal throws light on vanishing Mardeniz fleet Supramax sale lends credence to reports of sell-off by Turkish owner last year Gram buys pair of car carriers from Lauterjung Nissen and Nisshin's new tonnage orders top $2bn Dynamic private Japanese duo grow fleets with investments made at the very bottom of the market Chinese import buyers in price frenzy for bulkers Rumours of a change in Chinese import regulations is said to be driving up prices for the remaining available ships suitable for domestic coal trading Load Line Marine reels in German supramax Greek shipowner makes renewal move with 2011-built supramax after the sale of older units Capital Maritime chief sees purchase options across board Gerry Ventouris explains there are plenty of expansion avenues for new German joint venture.

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JANUARY 25, 2018
Trump's leaked infrastructure draft indicates White House intends to incentivize infrastructure funding A draft of President Donald Trump's national infrastructure plan indicates the White House intends to incentivize infrastructure funding - ... Port of San Diego begins marine terminal modernization project The Port of San Diego has started a $24 million project to modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On Tuesday, port and elected offici... Executive Moves: JaxPort and NS The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) has selected Frederick P. Wong Jr. as chief operating officer, effective Feb. 5, 2018.He joins Ja... Concerns linger over revised CTPAT As U.S. Customs and Border Protection prepares to roll out revised security standards for its primary industry security partnership program... Transpacific Stabilization Agreement shutters operations The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a nearly 30-year old group that represented the major liner carriers in the transpacific tr... Port of Halifax sets new container volumes record in 2017 Containerized cargo volumes through the Port of Halifax have set a new port record, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) announced Thursday. I... HMM introduces 'ultra-freezer' service Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), South Korea's largest ocean carrier, started its first 'ultra-freezer' service, traveling from Busan, South ... Electric barges could change future of European waterways European ports will launch a network of fully electric, emission-free and potentially crew-less container barges this summer, multiple sour... Robert Mottley, maritime industry reporter, dies Robert Courtney Mottley Jr., a longtime maritime industry reporter, died on Jan. 22 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 75. B...

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JANUARY 25, 2018
Russia's Novak sees 2018 global oil industry investment rising 10% on year Global investment in the oil and gas industry will accelerate growth to 10% this year, as the industry recovers from several years of underinvestment, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told Russia 24 state TV channel late Wednesday. Crude pares increases after dollar jumps on Trump comments Crude futures fell Thursday when the US Dollar Index bounced off a three-year low and into positive territory after President Donald Trump said that the dollar should strengthen. Gunvor mulls upgrade options at Rotterdam to meet IMO requirements Swiss commodity trader Gunvor is looking at various options for its refinery in Rotterdam aimed at meeting the International Maritime Organization's requirements for low sulfur marine fuel from 2020, the company said Thursday, adding that it hasn't made any decision yet. High water levels continue to restrict shipping on Rhine Shipping on some sections of the Rhine continues to be interrupted, with closures on the river Thursday between Karlsruhe and Koblenz, according to the high water registration service in Germany. Varo Energy announces bunker biofuel collaboration with GoodFuels at Rotterdam Fuel supplier Varo Energy announced a collaboration Thursday between its subsidiary Reinplus Fiwado Bunker and Goodfuels Marine, to produce sustainable marine fuels at Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Iraq drops plans for integrated Nassiriya oil field project Iraq's National Investment Commission is promoting nearly a dozen oil sector projects for investors ahead of a presentation at a donor and investor reconstruction summit in Kuwait next month. Fuel oil traders lose interest in renewing ARA storage on backwardation Backwardation in the fuel oil and crude oil market has soured storage economics and led to more than one trading house not renewing their Rotterdam tank leases managed by Dutch operator Vopak. TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Peter Beelenkamp leaves SK Energy, Rotterdam Senior bunker trader Peter Beelenkamp has left South Korean petroleum producer SK Energy in Rotterdam, sources close to the company said. External: Wired Bunkering Brent/Dubai EFS nears $4/b as global oil complex rallies "Crude and product draws are impressive, and margins are okay considering the flat price," an oil trader said. Kuwait signs deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for three new LPG tankers The $213.36 million contract is the fourth phase of tanker expansion for KPC. FUTURES: Oil continues its climb on OPEC comments, US stock draw Everybody is focused on staying the course in 2018, Falih said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. FACTBOX: Comparison of IEA, EIA, OPEC oil market forecasts The IEA issued a bearish report in January.

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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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