BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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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

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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