BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 27, 2018

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Maersk's new surcharge to recover US$2b costs from 2020 sulphur cap CMA CGM levies US$160 per TEU to cover extra costs for sulphur cap Maersk containership detained in Tunisia APL's new Eagle Express X service keeps to service guarantees HK delegation heads to Washington to protect special trade status Vinalines launches second IPO offering remaining 480m shares Pirates nab 12 seamen on board Swiss ship in Nigerian waters HKIA's air cargo returns to growth in August handling 431,000 tonnes Singapore Airlines offers THRUCOOL for pharma shipments Ethiopian and Western Global seek to transport US mail to Africa

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Autonomous & remotely operated ship guideline released FWC 2018 inaugurated in Delhi in the presence of 1,200 delegates from 130 countries & across India Liberia calls for early reporting on 2020-compliant fuel availability Maersk implements new guidelines on dangerous goods stowage MOL conducts onboard test of new technology with Rolls Royce MSC & ZIM announce a new cooperation on the India Subcontinent-East Mediterranean trade India's goods exports seen growing at a fast pace First consignment of natural river sand lands at Kamarajar Port Port Congestion Surcharge in Shuwaikh, Kuwait Dedicated train with 90 TEUs flagged off from ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port INSTC to boost international trade & logistics business: Commerce Secretary Finance Minister launches MSME web portal Business confidence index hits record high Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Pune on Oct. 13 to be graced by leading dignitaries, prominent shippers, LSPs & delegates

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Rickenbacker plays the tune NSW planning for the long haul Uniting for Eurasian high-speed corridor New project manager in Lubeck Network for unwieldy goods Port Said new location of BDP Defying the typhoons Pharma logistics specialists debating in Brussels Delivering 28,000 loads per annum across entire UK Davies Turner adds more apprentices Increase expected in October Liberia registry appeals to IMO about sulphur cap "Curiosity of the Day" Champ supports Philippine "Women in Business" KN listed on SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index Swissterminal files complaint against Gateway Basel Nord Arcelor Mittal exporting via Dunkirk Hupac augments intermodal network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
IMSK CEO: Decade-long decline, Teekay split caused downfall Shipping told to widen investor base to succeed on stock markets Faerder linked to Suezmax orders for Chevron DCC Bulk Transport bankrupt after rosy start

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships Shippers want 'a market approach' dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharges E-commerce boom driving demand and investment in Asian warehousing Market Insight: Damco - has the latest revamp broken APMM's 'beating heart'? Air freight making inroads into India's e-commerce market India could become a beneficiary of the US-China trade spat Half-hour UK customs delays could 'bankrupt one in 10 firms' South African Airways denies cargo division sale rumour Kerry Logistics promotes Kenny Rutgersson as MD Sweden

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
VIDEO: BMT develops new water taxi designs for Hong Kong Mexican national charged in fishing boat crew member murder MacGregor equipment picked for eight HMD feeder ship newbuilds International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs Skangas joins SEA\LNG coalition Maersk implements new guidelines for dangerous goods stowage

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018 With the business of shipping more complex and costly than it has ever been, innovators are being singled out for... Dirty data delays digital dreams Digitalisation may offer reduced costs greater efficiencies for container shipping, however an unwillingness to share quality data or even agree... Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability New paper calls on IMO to prod states to provide information on availability of new fuels 'well in advance' of... GasLog Partners collects cash to fuel growth The company expects to use the funds for future acquisitions from GasLog Ltd IMO's Lim calls for collaboration on decarbonisation Secretary-general Kitack Lim lauds industry support but warns collaboration with governments will be necessary for the development of new technologies Tariff war can hurt transpacific trade badly, analysts warn Trade war will also encourage reshoring and near-shoring, which is the worst news for container shipping Zodiac emerges as winner of Toisa tanker six-pack Ofer-led shipowner has tendered the winning offer , said to be about $280m, for the six newbuilding tankers put up... Hafnia hires Glencore unit for fuel purchases By using a digital platform, Hafnia can track fuel quality more easily Regulation is flexible to change, says IMO Frederick Kenney explains a delay before 2020 is not procedurally possible, but notes that all of the IMO's regulation allows... Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping Iran's oil customers are already calling a halt to tanker trades as the US continues to exert pressure on all... LNG carrier spot rates surge as market tightens With the sharp decline in tonnage availability, rates are poised for a further upsurge as charterers continue to seek more... Maersk amends dangerous cargo stowage rule in wake of Honam Maersk evaluated 3,000 United Nations hazardous materials classification numbers to produce its new set of stowage guidelines Brexit border delays could bankrupt 10% of UK firms, survey claims The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply survey found that a failure to reach a deal with the European Union... Asia-Europe trade feels strain amid Brexit and carriers' vessel ordering spree Weakening import demand from the UK and Germany, coupled with fast-growing ultra-large tonnage supply, overshadows Asia-Europe trade prospects The Alliance and Ocean Alliance members join forces on the transatlantic The enhanced service, subject to regulatory approval, is scheduled to be launched in December Daily Briefing Maersk rebuffs 'profiteering' claims \| Carriers must share 2020 fuel cost increases, conference told \| ESC calls for 'dialogue' over... 2M rivals look to capitalise on Asia-Europe withdrawals CMA CGM has increased its pricing competition on the trade in a bid to grow market share twofold, according to... Supply chains can benefit from better data sharing, says OECD Mistrust and lack of co-ordination among actors with different roles in the supply chain threaten to derail information sharing benefits

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
LTL shippers pressured to digitize bill of lading NY-NJ moves toward interoperable chassis pool with new IEP No drayage capacity impact from California law affecting shipper liability US intermodal peak delayed, tariffs could be to blame Maersk changes dangerous cargo stowage following Honan fire Return of freighter fleet eases trans-Pacific air cargo pressure

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Robbers attack ships in Asia A bulker and an LPG carrier were targeted in the last week, says ReCAAP report. Tough road ahead to meet 2050 decarbonisation goals While current technologies are sufficient to meet the IMO's interim emission targets in 2030, cutting GHS by half from the 2008 level before 2050 requires much more effort, according to senior shipping officials. New mini-bulker and MPP pool giant formed Peter Dohle and NovaAlgoma join forces to create the world's largest mini-grabber pool. Carnival spends $75m per year on energy efficiency US cruiseship giant has looked into decarbonised future by investing in emission reduction technologies, according to a company official. Solstad Farstad wins two-year Qatar PSV charter OSV giant says Far Swan is switching from Australia this month. IMO mindful of burden on owners amid decarbonisation drive Kitack Lim says action plans now in focus ahead of the next MEPC session but admits financially distressed owners may need relief. S&P affirms Britannia P&I's A rating Agency likes the look of club's capital buffer and "exceptional" liquidity. Tortoise shells out $53m for GasLog Partners stake Andrew Orekar-led partnership sells 2.25 million shares to US investment advisor. New Celestyal Cruises CEO appoints top team Greek owner's boss Chris Theophilides promotes from within. Slack tanker market turned Tsakos tepid on "big-ish" fleet deal New York-listed owner also fearful of politician flipping script on scrubber story, CFO says. Buss and IDEA form offshore joint venture German and French companies team up for wind farm and port logistics. Drones to police Norwegian shipping emissions Maritime authority to check exhausts with a little help from its flying friends. Nord/LB to axe 1,250 jobs Redundancies will lead to 2018 loss as talks with new investors continue. Nordea pulls plug on IMSK CEO opens up on his frustration after refinancing talks with Nordea syndicate fail and liquidation looms IMSK's MAN claims to continue with third-party help Cash-strapped owner still pursuing $20m in engine performance row. Skaugen: small-scale LNG plan was ahead of its time IMSK boss believes others can benefit from company's pioneering work. Chinese link removes cloud from IRISL newbuilding quartet Four boxship newbuildings ordered by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and anchored following delivery this year are set to begin trading under a new identity. The 14,500-teu quartet have been idle since leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries this summer as new sanctions from Donald Trump's administration threw their further into doubt. Now the ships have been transferred to new ownership, have EGD pumps $20m into Klaveness Combination Carriers Norway's EGD Shipholding is expanding its cooperation with the Torvald Klaveness group in Oslo by investing $20m in Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC). The Bergen-based company that includes EGD Shipholding took about 44% of this week's $45m private placement by KCC. As TradeWinds reported, the share issue, handled by Clarksons Platou Securities, fell short of its $70m target. Klaveness raise Captain Tsakos opens maritime high school on the island of Chios The Maria Tsakos Foundation assembled scores of dignitaries on the Greek island of Chios in September to celebrate the opening of its groundbreaking maritime educational facility. Students and dignitaries honour Maria's memory The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical School (Teens) is Greece's first vocational, non-profit maritime high school. It aims to provide seagoing education to 15 to 17-yea Bimco fast-tracks 2020 bunker clauses Association looks into cost-sharing and compliance as fuel deadline approaches. Zodiac Maritime zeroes in on six modern tankers Eyal Ofer-led company has accelerated the renewal of its tanker fleet with the purchase of former Toisa vessels. Maersk tightens up guidelines after Honam fire Dangerous cargoes will no longer be stowed next to accommodation or propulsion areas. Iranian tankers trickier to track as sanctions near Bloomberg says 10 VLCCs have not transmitted an AIS signal for at least a week. MOL and Rolls-Royce trial new AI system Ferry fitted with equipment to detect debris and other obstacles. FSL Trust ends legal action against Alan Hatton Singapore shipowner and its ex-CEO "amicably" resolve claim and counterclaim with settlement. ADS Crude Carriers wins first VLCC charters Third tanker delivered as Front Page heads to West Africa as FSO. Gallagher warns P&I clubs over 'blood bath' Broker tells clubs the good times are over as 'sharks' circle, threatening to wreak havoc on their balance sheets Falling Asia-Europe rates threaten boxship margins Latest slump in world's largest container shipping trade has led to some operators looking to redress the supply-demand balance Moody's affirms PSA rating despite trade war threat Ratings agency points to port operators' strong support from government-backed investment fund. Southeast Asian products imports decline in rare reversal Volumes into Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines down between 10% to 20% year-to-date. Vopak to boost marine gasoil capacity ahead of IMO 2020 Singapore storage facility to be expanded to enable storage of more low-sulphur fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maritime History Notes: Last American passenger ships CBP outlines ACE enhancements on deck Emerging technology rule forthcoming from BIS FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications 'Malicious Russian cyber actors' put on Entity List Walmart deploying blockchain to track leafy greens Freight moves between U.S., neighbors up 13.5 percent Jefferies taking Association of American Railroads reins Long Beach OKs $870 million for on-dock rail work

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Bears prevail in wake of US inventory build The oil complex settled lower on Wednesday after a sharp drop in refinery utilization and an unexpected increase in crude stocks last week Soaring crude prices dent European product cracks Surging outright crude prices are piling pressure on refining margins as oil product values lag behind the rise Trump takes hard line on Iran, fueling SPR oil sale speculation US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects full compliance when sanctions on Iran's oil customers go back into force on November 5 Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Piraeus elevated on tight availability The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the nearby port of Piraeus in Greece is expected to remain higher than normal Russia may fully reverse production cut of 300,000 b/d this month: energy minister Russia may be back to producing at its October 2016 level this month, energy minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday USGC-Singapore HSFO arbitrage open on paper, but no one cashing in When the USGC fuel oil market is at this large of a discount to Singapore, traders in the US normally swoop in, but traders and brokers said there have been no rumblings of any company looking to take advantage TRADER NOTE: Litasco's 2020 project manager joins BP FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks lose 8.5% on week as residues slump S Korean bunker premiums drop to 2-month low, but demand to improve in Q4 FUTURES: Crude stable to lower on surprise US crude stock build Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Trading houses face tough spot markets, growing competition from NOCs, Vitol says Commodity trading houses are facing tough competition from the trading arms of national oil companies and challenging conditions in spot markets Shanghai bunker premiums dip to 3-month of $19.92/mt on robust selling The spread between Shanghai delivered 380 CST bunker fuel and Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments hit a 3-month low at $19.92/mt on Tuesday

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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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