BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 1, 2019

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HK needs a centralised port authority to cope with rising competition BIFA warns of lack of directions to deal with no-deal Brexit Rotterdam port handles record 240m tonnes of cargo ICL switches UK port call to Southampton, dropping Liverpool CN posts record Q2 earnings, revenue and operating income London September 11 conference on salvage casualty response Asia Pacific air cargo demand drops in June with weaker exports DHL Parcel raises charges due to higher transport and personnel costs Kuehne+Nagel strengthens perishables network in Canada

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JULY 31, 2019
Cogoport adds refrigerated shipping services in major development for India's burgeoning reefer industry FIATA pledges to lead forwarders through the digital age MOL Group companies win two awards at 'Ship of the Year' honours Navigability of National Waterways monitored by regular hydrographic surveys & channel inspection, says Minister Shipping Ministry appoints committee to promote coastal shipping PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals achieves new productivity record MEIS to be phased out after India's export "subsidy" challenged

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JULY 31, 2019
ONE reports first quarterly profit as its business turnaround continues Supply chain radar: 'Bye 'bye Panalpina - the 'last call to paradise'... 'Significant' changes at Ceva in H1 as CMA CGM makes its presence felt UPS launches international economy option targeting small parcels, but quietly Tight grip on costs keeps DSV on course, despite 'difficult' markets NAST gives CH Robinson a boost as second-quarter revenues plunge Davies Turner still has a taste for Turkey, despite local trade volatility Former CEO of DHL on leading it through an existential crisis Keith Winters takes over as CEO at Crane Worldwide Logistics On the wires: CMA CGM running Ceva as 'others could only dream about'? Not yet, but... On the wires: Stop it, CH Robinson! Supply chain radar: Like all the others, DSV is not in its prime anymore - so what?

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JULY 31, 2019
Navy works to make all its ships stay the same shade of gray The U.S. Navy would prefer that its ships be just one shade of gray. Now, a pigment package designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to slow discoloration of the exterior Legislation seeks to free up funding for MKARNS upgrades U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), along with Governors Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.), announced provisions in America's Transportation Infrastructure Act that outline the future for modernizing Scorpio Tankers loses less, gets scrubber financing Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has reported its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the company's net loss was Terral rebuilds boat it bought from Kinder Morgan Lake Providence, La., headquartered Terral River Service, Inc. reports that the M/V Lena Louise, a boat acquired from Kinder Morgan in 2017 and previously named the M/V Austin Stone, is back in USCG starts formal investigation of fatal Augur lifeboat incident Rear Adm. John Nadeau, who recently took command of the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans, convened a formal investigation last week into a fatal incident that occurred onboard Shell's Augur Samsung Heavy gets DNV GL type approval for lithium-ion battery system Shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has received a type approval certificate from DNV-GL for a marine lithium ion battery system, jointly developed with sister company Samsung SDI. This is

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JULY 31, 2019
Teekay Offshore cuts second-quarter losses Revenue stayed the same, but losses were significantly less than for the same period last year Capital Product increases profit after tanker spin-off Net income rises to $7.8m for the second quarter, versus $4m in the same quarter a year ago Navios Partners lines up $140m refinancing deal The new credit facility agreed this month, subject to final documentation signing, is with an unnamed commercial bank Swedish Club doubles war risk premiums as Hellenic trims rates 10% 'Hellenic... is financially strong and in a very good position, and had a lot of members affected by additional premiums... The Interview: Nick Shaw Nick Shaw got the job as chief executive of the International Group after only the second employment interview of his... Pacific Basin still ripe for vessel acquisitions Hong Kong-based company operated an average of 230 smaller-sized bulkers in the first half of the year. It owns 115... Yilport inks 49-year concession at Taranto 'Once we build relations with container lines, they will bring their cargo here. Then the business will peak. We foresee... US leads talks on international naval mission to protect Hormuz shipping Germany is said to have already turned down a formal request from Washington to participate in a US-led naval mission... Investment gains boost SIPG's profits Net profit for the port operator jumped more than 29% year on year to $635m for the first half of... Charterers are the key to greener shipping An academic study has concluded that vessel charterers benefit more from trading opportunities than from saving the planet. Until that... Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch emergency system inspection blitz One of the goals of the campaign is to ensure that ships are capable of responding appropriately and promptly to... Japan's big three hit by lower dry bulk rates Product tanker rates set to rise because of an increase in demand for gas oil transportation before the 2020 sulphur... Royal Navy reports 85 Iranian 'interactions' in Hormuz British naval ships have been directly escorting or accompanying UK-flagged ships through the energy commodities waterway throughout July, amid an... Daily Briefing Clock ticking to avoid Brexit shambles \| Singapore yards on recovery path despite tougher climate \| EIA earmarks Europe as... Stena Bulk expresses 'growing concern' for welfare of detained crew The company reiterated that there is no evidence of a collision involving the vessel as alleged by Iran Singapore releases Kunlun LPG carriers One of the two liquefied petroleum gas tankers has left Singaporean waters and is headed for China, Lloyd's List Intelligence... Golar and Exmar contest Leviathan FLNG project At stake is a term charter from the Noble-operated Leviathan project for the supply of Israel's first FLNG ONE posts maiden quarterly profit ONE has revised up its forecast of profit for this fiscal year to $90m because of a stronger performance in... Charterers 'behaving rationally' in rejecting virtual arrival clauses In theory, 'virtual arrival' would enable ships to reduce speed, and thereby emissions; in practice an academic study found charterers'... Port of Boston sees impacts of Sino-US tariffs on container throughput The port's trade with China declined by 3.94% to $971.71m as exports dropped 20.36% to $138.76m, while imports fell only...

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JULY 31, 2019
Carriers get reprieve on new India manifest rule ONE shrugs off poor first year with Q1 profit DSV chief: Low rates will take sting out of IMO 2020 More US projects get DOT's 'marine highway' designation Odyn buy boosts Turvo in logistics software space Mexico enhances play as regional supply chain gateway

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JULY 31, 2019
Coastal Oil Holdings handysize tanker sails to Norstar Shipping Singapore company takes control of product tanker, while sistership goes to Chinese interests Chemical tanker Folk Beauty could take the prize at auction Folk Beauty expected to attract strong buyer interest when goes under the hammer in Singapore Samos Steamship sheds oldest tanker Greek company said to have sold a 14-year-old aframax, just a few weeks after being linked to the purchase of a capesize Oman Shipping makes $46m entry into ultramax bulker market Busy year continues for shipowner with two-unit purchase Prelude, Ichthys bad for VLGCs but good for smaller LPG carriers Australian LPG exports are set to rise from the two projects, cutting tonne-mile demand but potentially boosting regional trade Coalition members to bear the burden in US group It would be 'an 80 or 90 percent coalition effort and a much smaller US effort' Shipping lifts NYK into black for second quarter NYK's bulk shipping and liner segments were enough to pull the company's second quarter results out of the red. The Japanese shipping giant reported Wednesday an $88m (¥9.5bn) profit for the second three months of 2019, the first quarter of NYK's fiscal year. NYK goes cashless with new crew app NYK Line set to nudge up berths at Hyundai Samho For the quarter, the company's liner trade segment Shipping leaders urge delay to Panama Canal toll hike Lobby warns that implementation on 1 January will have 'negative impact' Navios Partners seals new $140m loan and strikes two leaseback deals While profits slump, the partnership has sold a capesize and a panamax and has refinanced other vessels Scorpio Tankers tracks rates from 'nowhere land' to IMO 2020 promised land Scorpio Tankers executives today set out how the spot market should pull away from its present "nowhere land" in the "dark days of summer" and move towards the promised land of IMO 2020. The New York-listed shipowner also revealed it has no plans to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, following the seizure of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018). Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with fu LNG carriers snapped up for multi-month business Energy majors and traders home in on vessels as activity picks up for winter coverage and beyond Court battle ensues over Chilean FSRU-based LNG project Original developer accuses two former partners of snatching a planned LNG import terminal near Concepcion from him and associates Reshaped Capital Product Partners sees profit spike Capital Product Partners has greatly improved its bottom line in the second quarter. The Jerry Kalogiratos-led owner posted a $7.89m profit for the second quarter versus $4.02m during the same period last year. Earnings per share came in at $0.44, beating Wall Street consensus of $0.43 and last year's figure of $0.08. Mediterranean Shipping Company strikes long-term deal for Capital Product pai Ship sale hits Ardmore Shipping in second quarter A seasonal downturn and the loss from a May ship sale held down Ardmore Shipping's second quarter earnings. The New York-traded shipowner posted a $9.9m loss on Wednesday, versus an $8.6m loss for the same period the year prior. Ardmore Shipping said to have sold oldest tanker on its fleet Narrowing NAV gap could herald pick-up in shipping investment The performance came in a quarter where Ard Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal Eagle Bulk Shipping has left the door open for further growth and mergers-and-acquisition activity after netting more than $114m to fund its second major enbloc transaction in under three years. Nasdaq-listed Eagle Bulk raised the capital from a convertible notes issue, with the backing of its two major investors, and is set to spend $122m on the new vessels, which will all be fitted with scrubbe Figures that should set alarm bells ringing over ship safety standards Industry's shameful record prompts nations across Europe and Asia to launch clampdown on vessel emergency systems and procedures Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with further bank talks underway Scorpio Tankers has struck loans worth $87m to support a vast programme to fit scrubbers on its ships. It is also in talks to secure an addition $35m in debt to back a $120m project to meet IMO 2020 requirements. Scorpio's Bugbee and Deutsche Bank's Mehrotra go head to head over share sale strategy Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage New York-listed Scorpio Tankers reve Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board Eystein Eriksrud is vacating all of his executive positions within Siem Group companies Repsol to build LNG bunker stations for Brittany Ferries newbuildings First of three LNG-fuelled ropax now set for delivery at end of this year Ship Finance International taps into bond for extra cash John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped into an existing bond for additional capital. John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse New York-listed Ship Finance has added NOK 100m ($11m) from a bond set for maturity in September 2023. The tap is a small chunk of capital for a company which invested around $1.2bn last year across a number of notable transacti Kawasaki Heavy Industries reports shipbuilding loss Profits are down but Japanese yard builds up orderbook Shortage of big containerships sparks resurgence in market Charter rates defy usual seasonal slump to hit a new high for this year Ancient cargoship routes discovered in South Pacific On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news Another big loss but board says Kristian Gerhard Jebsen outfit is in 'good financial standing' Shipowner Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS) has suffered heavy losses for the third year in a row, but the board insists it is "in a satisfactory and good 'financial standing". The Bergen-based company has just made the results for 2018 publicly available and they show a pre-tax loss of $86.6m, against a $165.8m loss the previous year. Leading in tankers KGJS made a huge impairment on Greek handysize bulker buying picks up steam in July At least five small bulkers acquired by Hellenic buyers last month Teekay Offshore Partners cuts second quarter loss Teekay Offshore Partners has cut its second quarter loss thanks to a sharp reduction in impairments and a profitable sale of vessels this time around. Brookfield-backed Teekay Offshore saw its bottom line loss run to $28m for the three months to the end of June, some way ahead of the $168m loss last time around. Ingvild Saether, chief executive of Teekay Offshore, pointed to "another good operat Former Remi Maritime ship auctioned online in Greece A 10-year-old supramax bulker arrested earlier this year by the National Bank of Greece went under the hammer in the northern port city of Thessaloniki on 24 July, TradeWinds has learned. A single offer of just $5 more than the reserve price of $9m won the 57,000-dwt Blue Cat (built 2009) in an electronic auction. The buyer's identity was not revealed. Some brokers believe the ship was acquired b Borr Drilling sights up to $52.4m from New York's first offshore IPO since 2014 Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling is set to raise up to $52.4m from its initial public offering in New York which will end a half-decade drought for fresh offshore listings in the US financial capital. Borr priced its offering of five million shares at $9.30 each, with a further 750,000 shares set aside for its underwriters. Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Baltic Exchange in shipping emissions data project with GeoSpock Diversification on the cards as exchange adds to big data to its freight indices services Golden Energy Management inks $150m tanker deal with STX Golden Energy's newbuildings will be fitted with scrubbers and built in South Korea to the latest IMO NOx Tier III emissions standards Limited protection from swapping UK flag in the Strait of Hormuz Reflagging or dual registration of British-registered vessels passing through the crowded waterway may not be the solution in a time of rising international tensions Mitsui OSK Lines powers to profit on turnaround at ONE Japanese shipowner said containership operation saw significant improvement in liftings Reduced red ink at ONE helps K Line book profit Japanese owner back into the black as other key divisions also post improved profitability Chevron backs Enterprise's Texas VLCC export terminal Pipeline operator says tie-up with US oil major supports projects final investment decision

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JULY 31, 2019
Democrat presidential hopefuls talk trade Tariffs and USMCA were among the topics discussed during Tuesday night's presidential debate. GSC Logistics scores success with imports Handling about 12% of the Port of Oakland's imports, the drayage and warehouse company wants the port to preserve its recent success. DSV outgrows market despite soft air demand The forwarding and logistics company moved 6% more containerized sea cargo in the second quarter and has received approval of its merger with Panalpina. CEVA posts weak first-half results Winters named Crane Worldwide CEO Savannah's share of container imports grows

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JULY 31, 2019
FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks fall 5.8% on heavy distillate decline "Activity in Fujairah has picked up, with availability of bunker barges at the port tightening as a result," the report said. Japan's K Line secures compliant fuels in main bunker hubs as IMO 2020 nears K Line has also completed trials of such fuels on multiple vessel types as the IMO 2020 deadline drew closer. Singapore delivered MGO premium retains strength after a month of MFM mandate "Premiums are likely to hold steady as more demand emerges ahead of IMO," a supplier of MGO said. FUTURES: Crude rises on bullish US stock data, geopolitical risks Tension in the Middle East remains high, with Iran and France starting discussions about the nuclear deal, ANZ analysts said. Falling Rhine levels risk distillates crunch as IMO 2020 looms "It is tight indeed, especially up to Basel, not many barge owners want to go there with water levels dropping," a barge source said.

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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

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	-	country
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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

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Venice

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		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

››› Meetings File

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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