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BRIEFS

May 28, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate up 4pc to US$825/TEU, dips 1.9pc to USWC Canadian Pacific Railway strike appears imminent China trade deal is 'too hard', says US President Trump Maersk boxed cars collapse at APMT Buenos Aires DP World upgrades terminal operating system at Jeddah port HKSOA supports measures to attract more service providers US scrap industry struggles in wake of China ban Vessel performance optimisation comes to London June 20 Cummins uses Agility warehouse park in Ghana as hub Officials watch Hyperloop in action before upgrades Ukraine International signs ECS as GSSA as it flies to India IAG Cargo to start London-Durban service from October 29

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MAY 25, 2018
Asian shipowners call for proactively working together to promote sustainable international shipping CMA CGM Group announces implementation of emergency bunker recovery measures MOL woman officer shares attractions of seafaring career with female students Shreyas Shipping going full steam ahead Cotton exports seen jumping 30 pc Kerala proposes number of crop export clusters HAROPA re-elected Best Seaport in Europe in 2018 Imports at major US retail container ports expected to grow steadily Krishnapatnam Port to offer import of scrap Mansukh Mandaviya lauds JNPT for its exemplary work & progress Ocean Network Express' maiden vessel calls at APM Terminals Mumbai Strike at Major Ports deferred New freight train service from China to Iran reduces shipping time by half e-Way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods now effective in Maharashtra & some other regions DCCAA hosts FWC 2018 road show in Delhi New President plots course for The Nautical Institute

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First major contract from France New crane for Shannon Foynes Allison Transmission recruits Fred Bohley First implementation of Champ's new quality solution Network expanding in Poland Tigers about in California Bush assumes new position at Crowley New bridge ushering in new railfreight era Mabkargo big and temperature-sensitive Difficult Q1 for ZIM BLG tables 2017 figures Röhlig looks back on successful financial year UIRR elects new board of directors Fleet renewal to serve higher annual crop yields Air charter broker ever bigger in China The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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MAY 25, 2018
Sulphur cap effects extend beyond fuel costs Ship demolitions rise as Pakistan returns to the market Brittany Ferries bets on UK-Spain trade growth post-Brexit Reederei Nord and Döhle launch Handysize pool ONE's Nixon calls for single blockchain solution Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction sells off catering unit PCTC owner Singapore Shipping Corporation net profit up 22%

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MAY 25, 2018
Shippers and forwarders fear repeat of last year's air freight capacity crisis No free pass for shippers as box lines forced to implement new bunker surcharges Container shipping freight rates begin recovery on Asia-Europe ahead of June increases Market insight: transport and logistics stock prices shrug off mixed margins Brazil close to paralysis as truckers' strike stops fuel deliveries China's $7.5bn Myanmar port 'crazy,' Suu Kyi adviser says UK government says cost of new Heathrow runway must be kept down

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MAY 25, 2018
Odfjell drilling inks six-well contract for Deepsea Atlantic IMO agrees on autonomous surface ship definition IMO targets can only be met by global rollout of zero CO2 fuels Consent decrees agreed in Hawaii fishing vessel pollution case

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MAY 25, 2018
CMA CGM suffers on higher bunker costs French carrier suffers from rising bunker costs even as transported volume remains high Concordia Maritime expands suezmax fleet Three ships built in 2012-2014 will be deployed in the Stena-Sonangol pool for spot trading Rusal-induced supply chain shake-up put on hold Russian aluminium giant is resuming bauxite, alumina and aluminium shipments, having taken steps to rid of Oleg Deripaska's influence Maritime sector decries lack of business analyst and computer skills Shore staff turnover can hit 40% a year, chief executives note Greek shipping faces 'disproportionate' environmental pressure, owners say Greece should take advantage of developments in Europe in order to attract a big part of maritime and ancillary activities... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... AET orders four new shuttle tankers for Petrobras contract Singapore-based AET Tankers orders four more DP2 shuttle tankers as it wins long-term contract from Petrobras IMO sets out framework for autonomous shipping study Invites input from member states and international organisations on how trials of autonomous shipping will be held International Seaways raises $25m in baby bonds Notes will pay 8.5% interest and they will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange Short-term prospects for capes dim on strikes Average weighted time charter earnings on the Baltic Exchange have fallen from $20,801 per day on May 14 to $11,177... Carriers turn to bunker surcharges to prop up rates as costs rise Container carriers blame rising fuel costs and subsequent low freight rates on significant first-quarter losses Changing Lanes: The emerging picture on the Asia-South America trade lane Mergers and acquisitions have required reshuffles to meet regulatory requirements Shipping's carbon targets can only be met with zero-carbon fuels Liquefied natural gas and biofuels are only a short-term answer to reduction targets Will China's leasing majors embrace 'tier-II owner' Scorpio Tankers? Scorpio Tankers may be a second tier shipowner, but the main Chinese leasing financiers appear to like it Ultra-low sulphur fuel goes on sale in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp Marine fuel supplier Bomin Group has put ultra-low sulphur fuel oil on sale around Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp Shipowners back call to boost Hong Kong's maritime financing and leasing sector Hong Kong came in seventh in the Menon Economics ranking of leading global maritime capitals last year, compared with Shanghai, which... Trump cancels summit meeting with Kim Noting that the summit cancellation comes barely a fortnight after he withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, BMI Research said... Moderate long-term growth in sight for Chinese seaborne iron ore Steel production to grow at a slower pace of 1%-1.5% during the coming years, JP Morgan says

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MAY 25, 2018
Uber Freight expands reach to small US truck fleets The inclusion of carriers with up to 10 trucks in Uber's capacity pool will help build density and increase the value of its app-based service to shippers. CMA CGM joins 2M carriers with bunker surcharge as fuel prices soar Rodolphe Saadé, group CEO of CMA CGM, announced the surcharge along with first quarter results, which saw revenue surge. Despite that increase in demand, fuel costs resulted in a $77 million net loss for the quarter. DHL expects tech-based logistics service to cut truck transit times DHL has launched "DHL SmarTrucking" in India, which the company claims will substantially increase the emerging market economy's over-the-road supply chain efficiency. HMM and Evergreen end three trans-Atlantic services However, freight forwarders and shippers said they did not expect the disappearance of two carrier's trans-Atlantic services to have much impact on capacity on the United States-Northern Europe route. 2M Alliance hits market with bunker surcharges as fuel prices climb Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. were the top two carriers on the US import trade in 2017. Carriers' second quarter profitability hangs on June rate rises The first magenta containership in Ocean Network Express' fleet, the 8,560 TEU ONE Commitment, calls at Yantian International Container Terminals on May 24 as part of THE Alliance's PN2 service. PN2 provides an eastbound service from Southeast Asia, South China, and Taiwan to the Pacific Northwest, and a premium westbound... US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road Rising intermodal spot rates and tight capacity on the rails are making it difficult for latecomers seeking to shift freight off the highway.

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MAY 25, 2018
Bunkers push CMA CGM to first quarter loss Third largest boxship operator implements at least 7% increase in container rates for 'emergency' bunker recovery. Clarksons values Greek fleet at $105bn An $80bn plus investment in newbuildings coupled with huge S&P activity has seen near doubling of nation's fleet since financial crisis, says Steve Gordon. ICS: fossil fuels go way of dinosaurs by 2050 'Radical' and 'unproven' technologies will need to be used to meet a zero carbon future for vessels US maritime backs gas, oil export bill Legislation is designed to spur US shipbuilding capacity. Russia, US get IMO blessing on Bering Strait Shipping route expected to get more crowded due to increases in energy and mining activities in the Arctic. Hudson Shipping demurrage claim settled Hudson Shipping Line lawyer says case against Phoenix Global has been 'amicably resolved". Stena makes its first order for LNG ropax Swedish ropax and ferry owner and operator places its bet for low-carbon ship fueling for future. Lady Aziza master jailed over fatal clash Syrian captain gets two years and 10 months for 2014 collision in Italy. LNG can sidestep Panama Canal booking system One energy major has been successful with a phone ahead for a slot strategy Diana Containerships vessel extended at higher rate US-listed boxship owner sees post-panamax contract with Orient Overseas Container Line renewed. Costa Cruises continues to grow fleet Carnival brand expects to add four new ships by 2021, increasing capacity by 43%. Spanish shipowners weigh up 2020 choices Association chief says LNG is only fuel of choice at present to meet incoming regulations HMM halts Iranian boxship bookings Korean owner stops services to and from Gulf country following US sanctions. Sovcomflot inks Rosneft newbuilding supervision pact Deal signed at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Concordia Maritime adds to suezmax market presence Kim Ullman says joint charter of trio comes after adding six product tankers. AET inks shuttle tanker quartet for long-term Petrobras charters Malaysian owner nets 15-year charter deals to back DP2 shuttle vessel newbuildings. SolstadFarstad offloads laid-up AHTS duo Norwegian owner finds buyer for ships stacked for more than a year. VIDEO: tanker burns off Indonesia Crew evacuated as wall of flame travels downriver. Cochin Shipyard doubles earnings Listed Indian shipbuilder boosted by revenue growth in fourth quarter. Danske sees deeper red for Frontline in 2018 after rate revision John Fredriksen-backed owner will return to the black in 2019 despite reduced forecasts, bank says. Shreyas slams Indian cabotage change Domestic owner says dropping of restrictions could cause Indian flag exodus. M Sea Capital lining up product tanker trio Shipowner set to expand product tanker presence with $30m plus purchase. Maersk blockchain insurance platform goes live Partners including EY and Microsoft claim world first in marine hull sector. Brodosplit wins $11m state cruiseship guarantee Croatian yard backed by government as it builds Polaris vessel. Rusal restarts aluminium shipments US extends deadline for customers to wind down Russian contracts. Singapore blocks Wilhelmsen's Drew deal Antitrust commission views $400m takeover as "substantially" lessening competition. Maersk latest to add emergency bunker surcharge Shipowner says it is no longer possible to recover costs through standard adjustment factors. Losses grow 25% at Malaysia's Icon Offshore But vessel operating company enjoys higher utilisation levels compared to a year ago. GAIL turns to spot and short-term LNG deals Indian gas buyer joins growing industry trend of moving away from long-term deals. India moves to relax cabotage legislation Maersk welcomes decision, saying it will bring greater competition to the feeder market.

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MAY 25, 2018
U.S., China reportedly reach deal to get ZTE back in business The Trump administration told congressional lawmakers that the U.S. government reached a deal with China to put Chinese telecommunications ... HMM, Evergreen withdraw transatlantic services Two container carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Evergreen, have announced that they are ending services in the transatlantic. ... C.R. England rolling out driver pay hike C.R. England has announced the largest driver pay increase in the Salt Lake City-based company's 98-year history. The pay hike for drivers... Unions shut down CP's 'final' contract offers Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) said its "final" contract offers to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference - Train & Engine (TCRC) and... Maersk announces emergency bunker surcharge In the wake of rising fuel costs, Maersk Line has announced an emergency bunker surcharge (EBS) of $60 on 20-foot containers and $120 on 40... U.S. escalates dispute over wine sales in Canada The United States has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) establish a dispute settlement panel to examine whether British Columbia... CN locomotive engineers ratify collective agreement Canadian National (CN) revealed Wednesday that its 1,800 locomotive engineers in Canada have ratified a new collective agreement.... Colombia gets help modernizing trade practices Colombia's National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Alliance for ... Sanctions target drug traffickers south of border A Treasury Department official involved in developing sanctions shared some data with the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommi...

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MAY 25, 2018
Crude settles sharply lower amid talk of output return The oil complex carried overnight declines into the US trading day Friday, after Saudi and Russian energy ministers signaled interest in boosting crude supplies by the end of this year Fuel oil Med-north at 7-month high on local demand, exports to Saudi Arabia The Northwest European to Mediterranean fuel oil arbitrage is close to being favorable as the pressure on the Mediterranean market to find on-spec RMG 380 CST bunker fuel intensifies US asphalt demand grows as federal funding increases As federal funding for transportation infrastructure increases this year, US asphalt demand is expected to follow China's SHFE likely to launch tax-free 380 CST fuel oil contract in June China's Shanghai Futures Exchange is set to launch a bonded 380 CST bunker fuel oil contract in June that will replace the existing 180 CST contract which is for domestic delivery UPDATE: Bunker supplier Aegean cuts clients' credit terms: sources Aegean has limited payment terms for its marine fuel customers to as little as 14 days after delivery, according to three buyers. ASIA SPOTLIGHT: Spot sour crude cargoes clear quickly on multi-year strength Buying interest and seasonality were evident in the Dubai crude market structure as well. Trump cancels Singapore summit with North Korea Trump notified Kim in a letter released by the White House. TRADER NOTE: BW Group's bunker purchaser Sean Warr leaves Warr was with BW Group for two years and nine months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year

Los Angeles

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%

PORTS

HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan

Seoul

The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs

CUSTOMS

EU customs reform must make trade and business easier

Brussels

23 organizations underline this in a joint statement

SHIPYARDS

Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I

Trieste

Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025

EDUCATION

Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum

Brussels

PORTS

In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers

Anjara

New peaks also in other business segments

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships

Seoul

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024

ACCIDENTS

Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto

Rome

There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea

NEWS

Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed

London

Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane

PORTS

Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated

Damascus

The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars

LOGISTICS

Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture

Brussels

Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Miami/Saint Nazaire

It will be taken over in 2028

INSTITUTIONS

Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

SHIPPING

In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%

Ismailia

The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport

Rome

Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law

NEWS

The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal

Washington

While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government

SHIPYARDS

FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group

Rendsburg/Flensburg

These are German companies operating in the same sector

PORTS

Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records

Long Beach

Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.

TRADE

The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

Washington/Beijing

Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association

PORTS

The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees

Naples

The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"

PORTS

Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing

Rome

PORTS

Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC

Hanoi

Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd

PORTS

Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time

Singapore

Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals

SEAFARERS

Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers

Rome

Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector

PORTS

Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024

Taranto

In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)

DEFENCE

New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Mons

The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic

Hong Kong

The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast

Keelung

In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU

Brussels

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30

Genoa

The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%

Genoa

Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno

Marseille

New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners

SHIPPING

From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille

Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network

PORTS

Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Athens

The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros

PORTS

MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station

Ancona

The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.

PORTS

In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo

The Spice

In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%

SHIPPING

Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping

London

It could come into force in early 2027

DEFENCE

Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet

London

Eight-year, £9bn contract

TRUCKING

Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services

Rome

The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona

Frankfurt am Main

Schedule two departures per week in both directions

LOGISTICS

AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port

Cairo

The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport

NEWS

The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian

Davos

This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino

LOGISTICS

Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics

Trieste

The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector

PORTS

Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance

Milan

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

Ravenna

Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary

SHIPPING

20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale

Muscat

Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port

Milan

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods

Rome

NEWS

Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America

LOGISTICS

Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri

Rome

Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system

ENVIRONMENT

Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen

Berlin

Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi

PORTS

The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded

The Spice

SHIPPING

Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit

Genoa

It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied

Madrid

Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group

SHIPYARDS

MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India

Gurgaon

Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries

PORTS

Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes

Coper

They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport

MARITIME SERVICES

LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa

Genoa

It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%

St. Petersburg

The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%

SHIPPING

Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport

Oslo

Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024

Florian

357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers

INDUSTRY

Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports

Lugano

Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year

London

In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records

Hong Kong

In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)

SHIPYARDS

Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe

Brussels

The association represents the European shipbuilding industry

YACHTING

Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal

Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned

PORTS

Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024

Singapore

The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)

EDUCATION

The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters

Castel Volturno

Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments

NEWS

A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros

SHIPPING

Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services

Dubai

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business

Trieste

The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today

PORTS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg

Oslo/Gothenburg

12-year concession contract

ASSOCIATIONS

The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations

Brussels

BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association

PORTS

Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended

Naples

The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro

Reggio Calabria

They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.

COMPANIES

PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification

Genoa

It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification

MOURNING

Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away

Rome/Gioia Tauro

Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster

PORTS

Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender

Leghorn

It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros

PORTS

Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar

Helsinki

They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started

Melzo

Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit

Shanghai

EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)

INDUSTRY

Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM

Cherasco

This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation

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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic

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PRESS REVIEW

Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations

(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude

Naples

Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike

LOGISTICS

Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt

Cairo

The affected area is approximately 102 hectares

SHIPPING

In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%

Hong Kong

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%

PORTS

Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work

Rome

D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition

SHIPPING

Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies

Taipei/Keelung

Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone

PORTS

Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto

Taranto

The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan

Leghorn

The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine

London

Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector

MEETINGS

The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st

Rome

The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"

ASSOCIATIONS

Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa

Genoa

Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)

Padua

PORTS

Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala

Athens

The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen

SEAFARERS

Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC

Genoa

Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union

PORTS

The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun

Bari

Contract worth over 28 million euros

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority

Milan

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