BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 3, 2019

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Xi, Trump sound hopeful about reaching terms on trade after phone call British commandoes storm ship to save 27 crewmen from 4 stowaways Hapag-Lloyd to levy currency adjustment factor fee from February 1 China's economic slowdown continues in December for 7 straight months Antwerp sees 2018 as 6th consecutive record cargo year in all segments CMA CGM set new FAK westbound rates from Far East from January 15 CMA CGM cuts Asia-Mogadishu service transit time by 'two days' Digitalisation is the new reality at the French port of Le Havre January 1 to December 22, North American rail freight rises 3.4pc Belgian masterclass on digitisation and data sharing January 30-31 JRD Industries/Ace becomes sponsor of ACI Ship Recycling Congress London's Gatwick sold for US$3.7 billion to French construction giant Vinci Frankfurt-Hahn airport capitalises on new Europe-China air freight route Shenzhen's SF Airlines expands all-freighter fleet to 50 aircraft Budapest Airport pins hopes on China e-commerce to fuel growth Unilode strengthens tracking devices on AirBridgeCargo freighters

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Colombo port handles 7 m TEUs in 2018 DPT sorts out vehicle movement stoppage issue at west gate-1 Draft Tariff Guidelines, 2019 for BOT operators circulated for stakeholder comments Benefits of free trade agreements emphasised India's trade across its land borders Special Secretary (Logistics) to hold interactive session at Gujarat Junction 2019 in Gandhidham tomorrow

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ONE Future European freight railways double green ambitions Bergé and Gefco create JV Latam Cargo receives first converted freighter FMS Chile operational since December Sogestran - anniversary and new visual GAC to set up shop in Khalifa industrial zone Montreal and Trois-Rivières ink innovative agreement Indian Railways to expand e-locomotive fleet New board members at DB Cargo Johannesburg establishes first aerotropolis in Africa UAL going ever further west K + N nets Zalando contract Emirates banks on Irish cargo traffic "Curiosity of the Day" More intermodal links between Switzerland and Belgium AAPA reallocates tasks Better rail links for Dunkirk

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Gulf Island delivers first of ten Z-Tech terminal/escort tugs Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled tanker trio at Russian shipyard Ship Finance International acquires two big box ships Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced stern trawler USCG mission continues, despite funding lapse

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JANUARY 2, 2019
US ruling ends D'Amico Dry's decade-long legal battle Dispute between Italian and Greek owners dates back to era of global financial crisis. D'Amico entitled to payout on out-of-money... Ocean Infinity joins hunt for Stellar Daisy wreck The search, which is taking place almost two years after the very large ore carrier sank, will be carried out... Brexit ferry contracts leave Seaborne Ferries and UK government with a point to prove Seaborne Freight - the 'start-up' with no ships aiming to re-open the Ramsgate to Ostend ferry route - has a... Samskip takes lead on zero-emission shipping project State-funded Seashuttle project aims to pioneer advanced technology in shipping and has linked up with several partners Fortunes turn for West African box trade The dominance of the major European carriers in West Africa suggests they have the most to gain as strong growth... Sovcomflot orders product tankers at Russian yard The three vessels will be on long-term charter to Novatek Ince & Co offices in key shipping centres not immediately part of takeover The long-term intention is eventually to bring all existing affiliates into the fold Shipping stocks tipped to prosper from IMO 2020 While the median shipping stock fell 32% in 2018 related to trade wars, tankers gained 11%, Clarksons said in a... Cosco Shipping acquires strategic stake in Beibu Gulf Port BGPC oversees three major local ports in the Guangxi province that serve as an important gateway of China's Belt and... Daily Briefing India seeks bunker suppliers and cuts palm oil duty \| UK minister defends Brexit contracts \| Brightoil secures financing \|... Offtake secured for Rovuma LNG 'Affiliated buyer entities of the partners' behind the offtake commitments that will be finalised in weeks. Project is in Area... MOL fire: three crew feared dead, two others missing Sixteen of the vessel's 21 crew were rescued by nearby merchant vessels Evergreen places $130m boxships order at Jiangnan Shipyard Jiangnan is said to be more flexible in meeting the shipowner's demands for customised designs India cuts import duty on palm oil Import duty been reduced to 40% for crude palm oil from Asean countries and 45% for refined palm oil from... Indonesia's Medco Energi in takeover talks with Ophir The merged entity would have combined output of 110,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, while the proposed merger also... Indian Ports Association issues tender for bunker suppliers The empanelment of suppliers will be for a period of three years Brightoil nets $700m financing from CNOOC Move comes after Brightoil secured charter hire for nine of its tankers from Shell in November Peabody Energy sees substantial coal export potential at Mobile Peabody is focused on adding more seaborne metallurgical coal to its portfolio of export commodities

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Mexico preps for more strong volume growth in 2019 Long-awaited US resin boom seen emerging US warehouse rents, scarcity rising in 2019 US truck driver pay to rise 'more than normal' in 2019 Demand blows logistics pressure to wind projects

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Class societies spot big savings as drone surveys take off Aerial technology is becoming an essential inspection tool US and China risk new cold war with division of global trade As 'Chimerica' fades, shipping needs to prepare for a reshaping of world maritime networks Sorensen sues former employer NAT over pension Turid Moe Sorensen, the former chief financial officer of Nordic American Tankers (NAT), is suing the company over her pension entitlements. Sorensen claims NAT is not complying with an agreement signed in 2010 that established her pension as 66% of her salary. In the five years to 2017 when she left the company, Sorensen earned on average NOK 5.5m ($680,000) per year. Last April, TradeWinds r Capesize rate climb brings unusual seasonal cheer to bulker market An unusual climb in the capesize market over Christmas has helped the Baltic Dry Index open 2019 on the up. Dry bulk bull run gathers pace Clarksons Platou Securities analysts calls 'new dawn' for shipping stocks in 2019 Capesize rates were today pegged at $15,344 per day by the Baltic Exchange in the first trading day of the New Year. Cleaves Securities notes the figure marks a 4% climb from Golden Ocean buys back nearly $150,000 in shares John Fredriksen-backed bulker owner makes move as part of share repurchase programme. Bulgaria's Meteor rises with third supramax buy Varna-based player maintains expansion course with purchase of the Navios Armonia Jinhui Shipping and Transportation continues supramax bulker sales Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has struck a deal to sell a supramax bulk carrier for $7.38m. The Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner did not identify the specific vessel and its buyer has not been disclosed. Jinhui Shipping shares jump on first dividend in a decade The deal is the latest in a series of sales by Jinhui as it sheds older tonnage from its fleet. It sold four supramaxes during 2 Gordon Dadds completes slim-lined Ince & Co takeover Gordon Dadds Group has completed the acquisition of law firm Ince & Co, with the final deal a less expansive and slightly cheaper version of what was initially slated. How Gordon Dadds' acquisition of Ince was made in Hong Kong Ince & Co bought by Gordon Dadds for $44m The revised terms came after Gordon Dadds failed to come to arrangements with members of Ince's network of international affili Dry bulk bull run gathers pace Earnings are expected to firm further in 2019 on healthy vessel demand growth and limited supply expansion DHT Holdings in $5m pre-Christmas share buyback VLCC owner DHT Holdings has picked up over $5m worth of its own shares in a pre-Christmas buyback. Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares DHT Holdings sees 'very promising' VLCC market outlook New York-listed DHT says a total of 1,228,440 shares have been repurchased and retired. The $5.03m move is part of the company's $50m securities repurchasing programme, which runs until March Sovcomflot signs first LNG-fuelled product tanker newbuildings order Contract for MR series at Zvezda follows aframax deal with the same yard in September Clarksons Platou Securities analysts calls 'new dawn' for shipping stocks in 2019 Clarksons Platou Securities called a new dawn for shipping equities in 2019, tipping stocks to recover from a year in which Donald Trump's trade war with China dented pricing. It comes as analysts led by Frode Morkedal believe the arrival of IMO 2020 rules, coupled with orderbooks at the lowest in around two decades, could make this year when the stars align for the industry. Frontline and Hunte Post-panamax is Veniamis' first buy in more than year Golden Union emerges as buyer of Japanese-held post-panamax Dynagas Arc7 LNG ship leaves yard for second time Ice-breaking vessel makes fresh passage for Northern Sea Route after DSME layover Ten missing, one dead after cargoship sinking Four seafarers have been recovered after Taiwanese-controlled vessel went down off the coast of China. Evergreen Marine scraps veteran boxship brace Evergreen Marine has sold two 1990s built container vessels for demolition, sources say. Evergreen inks maiden newbuilding order in China It has sold the 5,364-teu Ever Ultra and the 1,296-teu (both built 1996), sources say. It is believed the larger vessel went for $425 per ldt or $10m. The smaller ship is said to have fetched $380 per ldt or $2.6m. Evergreen has been busy renewing its fleet Shipowners raised $7.9bn from capital markets in 2018 After difficult year for global stocks Fearnleys says there are "fortunes to be made in shipping in 2019". Eurotankers of Greece in $6.5m LR1 demolition deal Greek shipowner Eurotankers is for the first time selling a 2000-built tanker for demolition. Eurotankers tied to fourth second-hand purchase of 2018 The 71,000-dwt Eurovision (built 2000) has been sold as is in Singapore for $425 per ldt or $6.5m, sources say. The tanker was purchased in October 2016 for $9.7m from Ernst Jacob. Eurotankers, which did not respond to requests for comment, is li Solstad Offshore nets contract extension for anchor handler One of Solstad Offshore's anchor handler's has secured a contract extention. Norwegian trio leads pack for Toisa subsea newbuild pair The 258-tbp Far Statesman (built 2013) will stay on at ENI for another five months to support the Italian company's offshore drilling operation in Indonesia. The anchor handling supply vessel was first leased to ENI in July. Last winter, the ship was employed in Euronav in $4m Christmas share buyback Crude tanker heavyweight Euronav was busy investing in its own stock during the Christmas period. Tanker deals on the rise during active 2018 Opec cuts would take the icing not the cake, says Jeff Pribor It spent €3.47m ($4m) as part of a wider share repurchasing programme at a time of turbulence for global equities. In all Euronav bought 545,486 of its own shares over a period of 10 days up u Clarksons forecasts LNG newbuilding orders to rise further in 2019 Projection is good news for top three Korean yards, who all hit order targets in 2018. Ocean Infinity to search for VLOC Stellar Daisy Firm behind unsuccessful hunt for missing MH370 airliner, now set to look for lost Polaris bulk carrier. Prospects are positive for 2019 despite uncertain times ahead Amid increased concern of slowing global trade growth and slumping stock markets, the maritime industry is heading into a new year with cautious optimism for the coming months Japanese car carrier suffers blaze in middle of Pacific Five crew members of Shoei Kisen-owned PCTC feared dead after fire leaves vessel powerless. Livestock carrier with 'stability issues' arrives in Singapore Repairs to Panama-flagged vessel set to focus on fresh water tanks and pumping systems.

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JANUARY 2, 2019
US crude terminal LOOP sees increase in storage contracts sold in January auction The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port saw an uptick in the amount of LOOP Sour crude storage contracts sold in outright amounts and the percentage of contracts put for sale. OPEC-led cuts should rebalance oil market in first quarter: UAE The OPEC-led deal to cut 1.2 million b/d from the start of January should bring balance back to the oil market in the first quarter, the UAE's energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Tuesday. Nigerias desperate quest to banish oil sector inertia Nigerias output will get a much needed boost with the startup of the 200,000 b/d Egina oil field which could take production, OPEC dependent, up to a decade high of 2.3 million b/d. Germany's mothballed Wilhelmshaven to restart unit this year According to traders, it is the vacuum distillation unit which is likely to be restarted in 2019 and used for producing low sulfur fuel oil ahead of the 2020 International Maritime Organization requirement for low sulfur bunker fuel. Gibraltar bunker operations in Nov at lowest since March The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 448 in November, the lowest level since March. Marine fuel 0.5% cargoes bid, offered in Platts Singapore MOC process on launch day Platts assessed FOB Singapore 0.5% cargoes at a premium of $44.5/mt to Singapore HSFO, equivalent to about $371/mt. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts launches Marine Fuel 0.5% sulfur fuel cargo, barge assessments FUTURES 2: Crude slides on doubts of OPEC's ability to balance market

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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

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		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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