BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 27, 2018

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MOL captures deal for HK offshore LNG terminal project CMA CGM boosts Asea Kenya service with direct China-Mombasa link HMM denies scrapping 2M vessel sharing agreement with Maersk and MSC US President's trade war could get out of control, but don't panic yet Hutchison's new terminal at Laem Chabang facilitates bigger ship calls ONE enters into UK intermodal rail agreement with Freightliner CN invests US$28m to upgrade its rail network in New Brunswick, Canada Changi's air cargo volume edges up 1.8pc in May Airport group slams Europe's slot allocation system American Airlines moves priceless Spanish artwork to San Antonio, US Australia's WiseTech buys Canadian customs Fenix software firm

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JUNE 26, 2018
Allcargo conferred with the coveted AaEO status by Central Board of Indirect Taxes European shippers express concern about Emergency Bunker Surcharge Fertilisers freed from cabotage restrictions IMO focusing on women in maritime sector The new sunshine sectors of India's SEZs Chemical Process Equipments with support from Sparxx Maritime & Logistics & JN Port ship out India's largest FRP vessels from JN Port's shallow berth Cochin Port gets a new Chairperson Railways mulling turning goods sheds into freight terminals India to look forward for investments in 9 more projects from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), says Piyush Goyal Senior Customs officials to interact with the trade at South East CEO Conclave 2018 on June 29 in Chennai

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Increasing railway speeds in Minnesota Longer freight trains welcomed Prologis completes sale in Germany Interim CEO for ALC Turkish Cargo flies big animals out of Africa Wider representation of maritime interests in IMO? Three new engines rejuvenate EGS rolling stock Wincanton to support nuclear power station construction A Chinese-Japanese-Korean triangle New infrastructure manager for port of Gothenburg New contract leads to significant CO2 reductions Spain selects secretary general of transport Descartes acquires US tracking solution provider New rotation for Asaf service K+N opens integrated logistics control centre UK Parliament backs Heathrow expansion

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JUNE 26, 2018
Shipowners face structural economic challenges Shipowners should consider slower engines, P&I club urges Jacques R Saadé: celebrating a container shipping giant Merchant shipping caught in the migrant-crisis crossfire BoComm Leasing acquires Supramax quintet from Ahrenkiel Latin American ports undergoing rapid growth, says APM Terminals regional head Bunker sales sparked by canal expansion Korea Shipping Corporation books coal carrier pair at Dae Sun

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JUNE 26, 2018
Boeing eyes 777 conversions as widebody freighter availability tightens Transport industry frustration growing at lack of UK progress on Brexit Local forwarders must diversify as trade boom attracts global 3PLs to Vietnam Atlantic Container Line reinforces its faith in scrubbers to comply with new fuel rules Comment: supply chain pain at Felixstowe as ambitious IT switch crashes I delivered packages for Amazon and it was a nightmare Heathrow: MPs vote in favour of airport expansion

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JUNE 26, 2018
Saudi Arabian OSV operator implements ABS NS software fleet wide Virginia backs Newport News Shipbuilding's 7,000 job hiring initiative Total and Pavilion move ahead on Singapore LNG bunkering El Faro safety legislation to be marked up by House Committee BW LPG writes Dorian LPG Board, but doesn't sweeten merger pot MAN D&T rebrands as MAN Energy Solutions Grimaldi adds connectivity to PureSOx scrubbers in five ACL ships Deltamarin to provide concept design for hybrid mega yacht

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JUNE 26, 2018
EU investment in LNG bunkering 'could increase emissions' The $500m of private and public investments has yielded few environmental results, UMAS found Nordic American Tankers sells more suezmaxes Company has now sold eight vessels for a total contribution of $80m IEA expects 20% growth in global LNG trade by 2023 Promising industry needs to focus on price competitiveness and reduction of methane emissions, says executive director Fatih Birol French shipowners join tributes to Saadé Jacques R. Saadé dedicated his life to CMA CGM. A true visionary and unique entrepreneur, he made his business a... Star Bulk predicted to benefit most from 2020 sulphur rules Star Bulk 's free cashflow should be positive for freight rates because of the low-sulphur regulations, which take effect from ... Australia is bullish on IMO reform proposal The Pacific country expects its proposal to make the IMO more transparent will be welcomed by fellow member states at... Lloyd Fonds sets out plan to reposition business Move implies shipping activities will be placed on back burner Yang appointed as CSSC general manager Appointment follows a series of top management changes in China's state-owned shipbuilding sector American Club marks centenary with return to surplus Gourdomichalis and Bondurant elected new chairman and deputy chairman BW LPG sends open letter to Dorian to revive merger offer BW letter says that 'we have engaged with a significant percentage of Dorian's shareholder base and their response to the proposed... Georgia and South Carolina chassis pool aims to cut costs Efficient, modern fleet sought to deal with increasing container volumes in the US southeast Vinalines privatisation plan gets green light All assets will be transferred to a new joint stock company named Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC). Italy accepts rescued migrants from Maersk boxship World Shipping Council adds voice to calls for clarity over Solas obligations Sovcomflot cautious on LNG shipping despite bullish outlook Russian carrier wants to be 'a service provider rather than an asset player' in the booming LNG trade Daily Briefing Saadé stamped his personality on to container shipping \| CMA CGM founding president dies at 81\| It is Seafarers' Day... South Korea to boost offshore wind power capacity In short term, the government will support installation of 500 MW-class wind turbines along the coast

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JUNE 26, 2018
BCOs, truckers hope PierPass 2.0 delay will produce more gate equity ELDs fuel efforts to change US trucking work rules Reporter's Notebook: ELD violations fall amid effort to simplify US ag truck rules India pushes east coast ports to seek transhipment business LA-LB port complex confident it's chassis-ready for peak season

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JUNE 26, 2018
American Club's 101st meeting marked at New York celebration The American Club held its annual dinner in celebration of its 101st meeting in the Rainbow Room atop New York City's 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The event last week attracted 230 club members, lawyers and insurance brokers, and included a speech by club chief executive Joseph Hughes recalling wartime UK prime minister Winston Churchill. The night also featured American Club president Vincent Solarin Norwegian investor adds voice to VLGC takeover drama Sissener understands Dorian's rejection but calls for board to negotiate with BW LPG on $1.1bn takeover offer. Port Arthur LNG signs offtake deal with PGN Polish energy marketer will need shipping as it locks up cargoes from as-yet unbuilt US LNG plant. Nova Marine Carriers in 18 ship newbuilding deal Chinese shipyard nets newbuilding orders worth $150m from Swiss-Italian company TOTE sees favourable pricing for LNG bunkers Natural gas costs currently favour LNG bunkering as penetration of fuel increases. 'Visionary creator' Saade was a 'survivor' Tributes pour in for CMA CGM founder Jacques Saade who has died aged 81. Total and Pavilion hook up on LNG bunkering New partners to develop supply chain for Singapore using specialised vessel newbuilding. Northern Drilling looks for full Oslo listing John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling is looking to take up a full listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange. It is presently trading on the Oslo Axess. In May the company raised $250m from a private placement working with DNB Markets, ABN AMRO Bank, Arctic Securities, Fearnley Securities and Pareto Securities. Trafigura to buy Freeport LNG cargoes over three years Trader will take 0.5m tonnes per year from US on FOB basis. Okeanis Eco Tankers nets $100m ahead of listing Stock in Alafouzos family backed shipowning vehicle set to begin trading as early as next week. Legal bid to remove Rena from reef fails Wreck of boxship to stay in place after challenge dismissed in New Zealand. VIDEO: Buss boxship grounds on breakwater German ship refloated by tugs at Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. Nordic American Tankers takes sales tally to eight Three more veteran vessels have been sold from the fleet of Herbjorn Hansson-led company. Genco shows GoodBulk how to get a deal done on Wall Street IPO pricing will be key for Radziwill as New York begins to trust the idea of a dry bulk recovery ITIC defends shipmanager against negligence claim Allegation refuted by insurer after loss of lifeboat in Japan. Maersk chairman insists new strategy will succeed AP Moller-Maersk chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe has defended the company's strategic shift from a shipping and energy conglomerate into a container and logistics specialist. The Danish giant has faced questions on the decision from some investors, fueled in part by a recovery in the oil businesses which are being sold. Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics In an interview with Borsen Empire scores 75% profit on supramax sale Greek shipowner Empire Bulkers has scored a profit of more than 75% on the sale of a 15-year-old supramax that it bought two years ago. Shipbrokers said the Stamatis Molaris-led company sold the 53,000-dwt bulker Mastro Nikolas (built 2003) to an undisclosed buyer for $9.5m. Empire trims bulker fleet again with sale Empire did not respond to a request for comments. The company purchased the Migrants allowed to leave Maersk boxship 108 people disembark Alexander Maersk in Sicilian port. Ahrenkiel Steamship lines up supramax leasing deal Bocomm Leasing said to have paid in the region of $55m for German owner's supramax stable. UCL questions benefits of LNG shipping drive Study says $500m EU spend is a climate "dead-end"; non-fossil fuels must be used. Super Eco to pick up $8.6m for ageing unit Greek product tanker owner Super Eco Tankers Management is selling one of its vintage units. Brokers said the Piraeus-based company has sold the 37,000-dwt Nicos Tomasos (built 2003) to an undisclosed buyer for $8.6m. Interorient tanker sale shows softening of asset values The company is known for its well-maintained fleet. The Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD)-built vessel fetched a similar price t Fjord1 drives record result for Havila Holding Saevik family company banks strong profit despite offshore sector struggles. AHTS rates more than double as Norway sells out Owners secure $58,000 per day in North Sea as spot tonnage tied up. Les Dick pleads not guilty to animal cruelty Australian CEO and his company LD Shipping charged over cattle deaths. Artemis Investment tops up Borr Drilling stake UK fund Artemis Investment Management has topped up its stake in Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling. Borr Drilling banks $350m as growth phase nears end It bought a bundle of 21,987 shares yesterday, to take its holding back to 5% of the company. Overall, Artemis has 26,632,110 shares in the jack-up rig specialist, worth NOK 1.03bn ($127.20m). Borr started with the purchase of two Hercules Offshor Songa sets up dividend as Star deal nears finishing line A $151m payout to investors on the way as completion date and Star's Oslo listing set. BW LPG calls Dorian board to the negotiating table Executives file second open letter a couple of weeks after takeover offer was rejected. Dof Subsea ties up OSV duo Norwegian owner secures several contracts in Atlantic region. Skangas supplies its first LBG to tanker Swedish company provides biogas bunkers to Furetank vessel. Liquidators move in at Titan parent's unit Hong Kong yard group to keep shareholders informed of state of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (HK). HFW: no time for complacency on Ebola Law firm advises amending of Bimco clauses for vessels calling in affected areas. Korea Shipping Corp books coal carriers at Daesun Self-unloading vessels ordered against long term charters from utility company. Hapag-Lloyd plans second transpacific GRI Liner firm will have added $1,200 to cost of shipping container from Asia to the US since mid-June. Inmarsat takeover battle looks to be two-way fight Eutelsat Communications latest company to express interest in maritime satellite company.

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JUNE 26, 2018
Nearly 300 groups support tariff authority check A coalition of more than 270 national, state and local U.S. business groups on Tuesday sent a letter to the Senate in support of a bill by ... Funds available for marine highway projects The Maritime Administration said it will award $6.79 million in grants for short sea shipping or marine highway projects.... American Shipper blockchain webinar Thursday Join American Shipper Research for a one-hour interactive discussion about the future of blockchain-enabled supply chains at 2 p.m. EDT Thu... Executive Moves: Hamburg Süd and Port of Hamburg Hamburg Süd has promoted Felix Brückner to the position of assistant vice president of Area West Coast sales based in Long Beach, Calif., e... Spot container rates slide Two of the primary indices for measuring spot rates in container shipping slipped last week compared with the previous week, but one also s... Two XPO workers killed at upstate New York facility Two XPO Logistics employees were killed in an incident at the trucking and third-party logistics provider's facility in Lockport, N.Y., acc... 'PierPass 2.0' pushed back to fourth quarter Container terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach now expect their revised PierPass OffPeak program will go into effe... Harley-Davidson shifting some production out of U.S. Harley-Davidson will shift some production out of the United States to address the "substantial cost" of retaliatory EU tariffs imposed Jun... U.S. maritime academies graduate more than 1,600 The nation's seven maritime academies this year graduated more than 1,600 men and women who will join the ranks of the U.S. merchant marine...

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JUNE 26, 2018
Backlog at Rotterdam builds as clean-up after oil spill continues Spill may take several weeks to clean up, sources said. INTERVIEW CORRECTION: BW LPG can convert 19 VLGCs to use LPG as bunker fuel LPG is a viable marine fuel choice to meet the IMO 2020 rule. China-US trade spat to hit VLCC demand; Iran purchases to continue: Sinopec Based on current crude prices, the proposed Chinese tariff will push up the cost of US crude oil delivered into China by as much as $18-$19/b. IBIA wants uniform approach to sulfur testing, reporting as IMO 2020 rule looms IBIA's submisssion comes ahead of a key PPR inter-sessional working group taking place at the IMO in July. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes Panamax north Pacific dry bulk TCE assessment The move would reflect the market's growing interest in these prices, effective August 1, 2018. Japan seeks to secure 'early' US exemption for Iran oil imports: source "We will have to take certain measures if things move because the US wants to take [Iranian oil] to zero," Tsukioka said. World Fuel Services plans upgrade at Falmouth terminal ahead of IMO 2020 The move will include the introduction of a new 2,200 cu m cargo vessel, able to segregate up to five grades of fuel. TANKERS: Scorpio enters fourth sale/leaseback for extra $42 mil in liquidity Scorpio will bareboat charter-in the vessels for seven years, with purchasing options for the tonnage beginning at the end of the third year of each leaseback agreement.

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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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