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BRIEFS

October 2, 2019

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China's foreign minister warns of 'endless troubles' if US and China decouple Oakland operating profit up 4.1 to US$66 million as revenue rises 4.2pc Singapore's PSA International increases, consolidates Genoa port holdings Canada says officials did not act improperly when Huawei CFO was arrested Container rates globally fall 0.1pc in September, continuing downturn Crippling demurrage fees mount as US Customs box throughput slows Houston Port Authority authorises new quay cranes and channel expansion Democrats deliver expected counteroffer in USMCA talks with White House Los Angeles and Long Beach seek collaboration to boost port efficiency LAX warehouse upgrade on back burner, won't be shovel-ready for years Six Singapore Boeing 737 Maxes to be parked near Alice Springs, Australia Virgin Atlantic opens Tel Aviv link 20 tons as it expands cargo network

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Capacities at the Cape New service links Italy to Hupac's European network Noatum Logistics acquires PT. JCL Indonesia More hinterland connections in China Jesper Kjaedegaard joins the Marcura group as senior adviser Ports of Auckland calls 2019 a "tough year" Magma Aviation launches new Kigali service Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse Britannia P&I adds more expertise in Singapore Germany and Poland bridge the gap A large cargo door for Canadian DHC8-300 Bridgehead for LNG bunkering in the USA Improved road access to the port of Felixstowe Detlef Borghardt appointed to TIP's advisory board Data exchange between Champ and Inttra "Curiosity of the Day" ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit Heavylift from South Korea to Thailand

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
FedEx chiefs 'misled' shareholders while enriching themselves, claims lawsuit DP DHL unveils €2bn investment: 'to digitise ourselves', says Appel Bimco brings new proposal to shipping emissions debate Hapag-Lloyd signs up with Portchain in a bid to improve schedule reliability NYK Line tests self-sailing cargo ship David Shepherd appointed chief commercial officer of Aer Lingus Lemon Queen aims to put new zest into communications Supply chain radar: DB Schenker + Ceva - musings on a ground combo On the wires: DP-DHL delivers cautious 'Strategy 2025' plan at capital markets day in Frankfurt Market Insight: K+N rumoured to be in trouble with its GSK account in APAC

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Former shipyard inspector pleads guilty to falsely certifying welds The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia reports that Joseph Powell, a former Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspector at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), pleaded guilty today in the U.S, District ClassNK gives crew members guidance on IMO 2020 fuel change-over A booklet for ship crew members just released by classification society ClassNK outlines the potential risks facing seafarers responsible for operations in the change-over from conventional fuels to fuels compliant with IMO VT Halter Marine hosts Q-LNG ATB naming ceremony In a milestone event, VT Halter Marine, Inc. has conducted a vessel naming ceremony for America's first offshore Liquefied Natural Gas Articulated Tug and Barge (LNG ATB) unit. In November 2017, VT Grand Bahamas Shipyard drydocks first ship since Dorian Grand Bahama Shipyard reports that it has drydocked its first vessel since reopening shortly after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas earlier this month. Taipei Trader, a 9,932-ton containership operated by Lomar Shipping Buyer found for Harland & Wolff The Northern Ireland shipyard best known for building the Titanic looks to have a new future ahead - fabricating components for a giant gas storage project and potentially for a proposed FSRU Svitzer orders two ice class ASD tugs Maersk Group towing specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine for two new 30 m ice class tugs. To be built to Robert Allan Ltd TundRA 3000 design, Bourbon Rhode: Two more bodies recovered Bourbon Offshore today reported the deaths of two more crew members of the Bourbon Rhode, the tug supply vessel that sank last week after being caught near the eye of Hurricane Lorenzo

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Cosco parent begins marine insurance exit from London as sanctions bite The shift to China from Europe comes amid intensifying contagion fears among banks, class societies, charterers and bunker suppliers about... Dover faces 60% drop in trade under no-deal Brexit Transport minister George Freeman has said the UK government is working on the assumption that a no-deal Brexit would cut... InfraStrata to buy Harland and Wolff for $7.3m The Belfast-based shipyard and engineering company aims for a takeover after filing for insolvency Bodies from sunken Bourbon Rhode found as Shipowners' Club confirms cover 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones who are grieving over this dramatic event' - chief executive... Attica takes hit on merger costs and rising fuel price The €11m ($11.9m) first-half loss compares with an €8.7m profit in the corresponding period a year earlier When it comes to marine insurance, take cover! Marine insurance entities are among the crop of new arrivals in Cyprus' growing maritime cluster Pacific Radiance's revamp tests Singapore's debt restructuring aims Will lenders support or stand in the way of a proposal - that unlike others - seeks debt forgiveness to support the... MS Amlin moves marine insurance in business reorganisation MS Amlin is aiming for a profit of £300m in two years' time, in line with the expectations of its Japanese... Smart ports seen as critical to terminal operator strategies As some terminal operators move to follow the integrated logistics model, digitalisation will play an increasingly important part in their... Veniamis: 'It's not too late to avoid anarchy on the oceans' Others need to speak up on a 'potentially catastrophic' implementation of sulphur cap, says Greek shipowners' leader Cypriot banks aiming to run a tight ship Several banks in Greece and Cyprus are comfortable with the main three 'liquid' markets - bulk carriers, tankers and containerships... NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial The manned vehicle carrier collected data during its sailing LNG freight market spike spurs winter hope Spot market availability of LNG vessels has tightened marginally this week as steady gains from northeast Asian shipments reopened the... US transport department defends Chao over Foremost claims 'Several reports indicate that you have used your official position to benefit Foremost Group, a shipping company owned by your... West Delta LNG seeks approval for Louisiana deepwater port The loading and marine berth would be capable of handling liquefied natural gas carriers with nominal capacities from 30,000 cu m... Dover 'working on business as usual Brexit', chief executive says 'Business as usual, means Dover as usual and that is what we have been working on' - Doug Bannister Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain fleet planner German box carrier will use machine learning algorithms to boost schedule reliability Cosco sanctions are not holding back Yamal exports, says Novatek Cosco Dalian, which is subject to the US sanctions imposed last week, holds a major stake in China LNG Shipping... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks \| Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs \| Teekay tanker joint...

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Mobile seeks $250 million to advance 50-foot dredging FourKites, Ocean Insights tie logistics software closer Shipping decarbonization requires seismic industry evolution Roadrunner's truckload cuts send shipper warning India eyes global links for digital port platform Economic headwinds buffet European container trade Port of Los Angeles to unveil zero-emission top-handler Convoy targets small shippers with free TMS Hapag-Lloyd taps port startup to improve reliability

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Tug operators pulling for owed towing fees Four tug operators are chasing a heavy lift vessel, alleging a now-bankrupt company owes them $1.1m. McAllister Towing, Central Boat Rentals, Offshore Towing and Global Towing Service are seeking to arrest the 21,000-dwt Nor Goliath (built 2011) in the southern district of Mississippi federal court after Epic Applied Technologies and Ranger Offshore allegedly failed to pay for tow services. Acco Fuel from capsized Golden Ray approaches shore Tides and currents blamed for leakage GSL's deal windfall grows as underwriters buy more 'Greenshoe' exercise by B Riley FBR sends containership owner's cash windfall up by $6m. Pangaea declaring two ice-class options in China Rhode Island-based niche specialist Pangaea Logistic Solutions has decided to declare two options for ice-class bulkers at China State Shipbulding's Guangzhou Shipyard International, market sources tell TradeWinds. Like the two original post-panamax units ordered earlier this year, the 95,000-dwt option vessels are expected to cost about $76m en bloc. Market sources tell TradeWinds that declarin Brookfield sweetens Teekay Offshore takeover deal Private equity firm adds $0.50 per share to original offer Graham Robjohns leaving Golar LNG after 20 years But veteran CFO will stay on until April; Golar Partners CEO also quits Stena Bulk linked to methanol-powered tanker order at GSI Gothenburg-based shipowner seeks fuel solution for greener carriers with letter of intent at Chinese shipbuilder StealthGas' LPG drive means selling small, buying big StealthGas has resumed selling some of the smaller units in its LPG fleet, in parallel with seeking bigger ships. The Harry Vafias-led company has shed the 5,036-cbm Gas 'Ethereal (built 2006), according to market sources in Athens. It changed hands for about $10.5m, TradeWinds is told. StealthGas doesn't see trade war easing in third quarter VesselsValue already shows the Japanese-built ship u FSU moors alongside new facility to start imports for Bahrain A floating storage unit has finally moored at the new LNG import terminal in Bahrain in readiness to begin cool-down operations of the onshore plant. Personnel working on the project told TradeWinds the 173,400-cbm Bahrain Spirit (built 2018) was towed into position and moored on Monday. Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue The vessel arrived off the new facility in the Hidd I Pittas comes up with cash for Euroseas retrofit Greek owner's CEO providing loan to fit ballast water treatment system ahead of new boxship charter. Marine insurance business survives MS Amlin shake-up Major cut backs in speciality insurer's portfolio as part of ongoing midterm business plan Diana Shipping doubles buyback to $10m Bulker owner now aiming to acquire 2.8m of its own shares EGD expands tanker fleet with bareboat charter deal for MR Chief executive Magne Ovreaas reveals scrubber-sceptic stance Two more bodies found after Bourbon sinking French owner mourns death of more crew following loss of anchor-handler Exmar faces Gunvor arbitration over FSRU financing Trader raises legal argument in row over sale and leaseback deal with China's CSSC. Harland and Wolff saved in $7.4m deal Historic Belfast shipyard bought by infrastructure company InfraStrata Roger Strevens: Compliance with 2020 rules poses 'huge test' of IMO's political will How the world polices the global cut to sulphur in marine fuels will have important ramifications for shipping's ability to deliver carbon emission reductions Luxury Ritz-Carlton cruiseship delayed in Spain US owner says delivery pushed back four months due to project cost issues. Pavilion Energy puts out feelers for small and midsize vessels Expansion-minded Singapore company looking at specialist sizes for transshipment business Sluggish handysize S&P market perks up as buyers break cover Buying interest in smaller bulkers is driven by tonnage built in Japan early this decade WFW recruits Ince's Ricketts in Singapore Former managing associate joins rival to focus on shipping and oil and gas. Klaveness and BHP join forces on digital shipping platform Shipowner and trader trial system to improve sharing of supply scheduling and vessel information Hyundai Steel opts for LNG-fuelled bulkers to ship iron ore South Korean steelmaker follows compatriot Posco and Australia's BHP Billiton on greener fuels Jotun paints profitable picture for year to date Jotun, a leading producer of marine paints, has recorded a 58% increase in pre-tax profit to date this year. The privately owned company logged a NOK 1.56bn ($172m\|) profit in the first eight months of 2019, against a NOK 990m profit in the same period of last year. Jotun records sharp increase in results for first quarter Jotun paints a brighter picture over IMO changes Operating income incr Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Problems at Greek bulker operator generates headache for owners and operators Avenir LNG confirms Petronas charter for first small-scale ship Malaysian giant piles into LNG bunkering with three-year charter deal on LNG carrier Uljanik Plovidba seeks court protection as banks pull plug Credit Suisse and others "walk away" from talks and arrest MR tanker. Korea Western Power to pay premium for scrubbers Higher freight rate agreed to compensate South Korean compatriots SK Shipping and H-Line for installation costs Dark bridge: NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial Japanese owner says car carrier navigated from China to Japan using Sherpa system Arne Fredly lends $15m to Hunter Group Director and investor's Apollo Asset strikes deal for revolving credit facility. Gulf Energy Maritime linked to string of LR1 tanker sales Move could cut Dubai-based GEM's exposure to the segment by half Chinese auction expected for last Remi Maritime ship National Bank of Greece is said to be behind the auction of supramax that has been idle for more than nine months Canada looks to export bitumen to China by boxship New technology said to circumvent law barring oil tankers from British Columbia coast Lomar feeder first to drydock at Grand Bahama post Dorian Resumption of work on containership said to mark a major step in return to normal operations Longer Icon Offshore charters point to sector recovery, says analyst Malaysia's largest OSV owner also seeing better rates as vessel supply said to be tightening

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Labor protest to block some airfreight traffic at LAX Wednesday Truck drivers trying to make deliveries to and from cargo warehouses at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday could experience delays from labor protests scheduled... Downside of commercial vehicle purchasing cycle snares Meritor Meritor, Inc. announced that it is laying off employees across the entire company in response to declining global truck and trailer demand. Less-than-truckload volumes to be pressured by weak September ISM data Less-than-truckload volumes to continue to be pressured by weak September ISM report Canadian National unveils plan for winter operations The railway grappled with not only the potential for cold temperatures but also macro uncertainty in crafting plan. COSCO blacklisting sparks LNG collateral damage (with video) U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian crude aboard Chinese ships ensnare Canadian-headquartered, New York-listed owner of Bahamas-flagged vessels carrying Russian cargoes via Arctic Sea. Uber's app overhaul distracts from its slow revenue growth Like Lyft, Uber is also decentralizing car-sharing in an effort to defy categories and shift user perception. World trade forecast gets haircut for 2019 and 2020 from WTO Export and import volumes falling well below earlier estimates as economy slows and trade tensions rise. Deliverr raises $23 million, expands fast-shipping program Tech fulfillment companies thrive as demand for speedy delivery surges. UPS certified for unlimited drone operations First-of-its-kind FAA approval allows company to expand beyond medical deliveries. Tech thriller author and Hunter Harrison biographer are speakers at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago Authors Ben Mezrich and Hunter Green to share stories on how new tech ideas rattle and shake up the old guard. Canada's economy takes a breather, but don't call it a slowdown Trucking and rail sectors decline as flat GDP report ends four-month growth streak, but analysts say fundamentals remain solid despite weakness in energy and mining. SpiceJet cargo arm set for IPO SpiceJet cargo unit aims for listing Freight Futures daily curve: 10/1 Large swings in futures front month prices as spot month "rolls" to October. FMCSA opens registration for drug and alcohol clearinghouse Sign up required to access database when it's fully implemented on January 6. Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary upgrades infrastructure in Georgia The upgrades come as company and state officials eye anticipated volume growth at the Port of Savannah. CBP cracks down on forced labor in supply chains Customs and Border Protection issued holds on five products from five countries, requiring U.S. importers to re-export those products or provide additional information that they... Service contract filings a 'vestige of an old regulatory regime' The World Shipping Council considers next steps after the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on September 26 denied a part of its petition calling for the... FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 NGs for fuselage cracks Taken by themselves, recent safety concerns with Boeing aircraft might be seen as part of normal checks and balances. But in the wake of the... Commentary: Your supply chain is part of your consumer experience Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about how a company's supply chain can help or hurt its image with its customers, the media and investors. DHL Group doubles down on digitalization with a €2 billion investment DHL Group announced its Strategy 2025 where it expects digitalization to help power its EBIT to at least €5.3 billion by 2022. Food-as-software will make a chunk of ag-sector trucking obsolete A newly published ag-sector report suggests that the lab-grown meat segment will shrink the industrial animal farming market by 50% by 2030. Air forwarders hesitant to embrace CBP's electronic export manifests Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association, believes U.S. Customs and Border Protection must step up engagement with his industry to boost its participation. Commentary: What's the 2020 outlook for railroad capital expenditures? Jim Blaze writes about the decisions that will go into determining 2020 capital expenditures by the freight railroads. Four views of global growth: BlackRock, McKinsey, Deutsche Bank and BoAML In 2020, growth is expected to slow further in nearly every global region, except Latin America and emerging Asian economies. Today's Pickup: Convoy expands shipper options to include free transportation management system Convoy has rolled out a free transportation management system for shippers. Also, USPS is interested in drone operators, Rivian wants people to subscribe to its... IRU: Why Europe's truckers are Brexit's frontline With 7,000-10,000 trucks using the Calais-Dover route between France and England every day, a no-deal Brexit will hit haulage companies hard, says the IRU. NYK successfully trials wholly autonomous ocean-going car carrier Japanese shipping giant NYK has taken a big step into the future as it has revealed the successful trial of a "Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship",...

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
0.5%S MARINE FUEL: Physical activity takes off in ARA, Singapore September saw the first trades for 0.5%S Marine Fuel, as market inventories continued to build. Bunker buyers foresee demand swing to VLSFO: Monjasa survey Very low sulfur fuel oil is the preferred choice of marine fuel among shippers, a survey of bunker buyers by supplier Monjasa indicated. Japanese refiners start supplying IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil Japan's top three refiners started on Tuesday supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil. Sep HSFO Rotterdam barge MOC trade volumes drop 25% on month Fuel oil volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges declined 25% month on month. ICE Oct Singapore HSFO open interest down 26.11% to 10.07 mil mt Open interest for front-month October Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange fell 26.11% month on month to 10.074 million mt as of Friday, according to ICE data released Monday. Asian middle distillate to firm on worries of Middle East supply constraints "The way the market has been moving up of late is clear that there is supply tightness in the market, but what that real value should be is a guess," a refiner said. Singapore 10 ppm gasoil swaps spread hits record high, uptrend to continue "Gasoil exports from China could fall closer to the lower end of this year's export level," a Singapore-based trader said.

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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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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

››› 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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