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BRIEFS

May 3, 2019

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OOCL acquisition boosts Cosco's Q1 revenue and profit ONE aims for 2019 net profit of US$85m after losing $586m last year DSV expects Panalpina deal to complete in Q3 as Q1 profits surge 25pc Mombasa port earns US$450m as rail freight ramps up business ICTSI welcomes Philippine government's clampdown on overstaying boxes CN to invest hundreds of million in railway network improvements CEVA hauls large quantity of garments by truck to Spain from S China Australian court convicts man of plotting to blow up airliner for IS group Air cargo helps Alaska Air to maintain slight Q1 profit Bollore Logistics' Osaka office earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification

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MAY 2, 2019
Bahri CEO Abdullah Aldubaikhi featured among top 50 industry leaders Baltic Dry Index sees striking rise Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations further deferred to Aug. 1 Maersk successfully delivers reefer exports of butter from Uttar Pradesh to Turkey S. Xavier Britto, Chairman of Kerry Indev Logistics, bestowed Doctorate by Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu Coal shipments at Major Ports climb 11 pc JNPT introduces new Container Terminal Data Centre as part of 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative Kalmar continues its electrification journey with fully electric empty container handler M. Beena given additional charge as Chairperson of New Mangalore Port Trust OOIL announces sale of Long Beach Container Terminal DHL SmarTrucking in transportation agreement with Singer India

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Shifting capacities ATA awards Alaska's safest truck fleet Continental Cargo Carriers invests in fleet Four new consulting and sales experts Stepping up digital efficiency at ECT terminal New rail hub opens in California Distributing dates for Ramadan Craiss sets up joint venture with ITK Acquired railcars strengthen intermodal business U-Freight on the move in Beijing Technical upgrades for Sovcomflot's tankers Pertamina to order A400M for Pelita Air subsidiary "Curiosity of the Day" Challenging quarter for Ceva Swedish carrier runs new shuttle for furniture dealer Turhan özen joins Tiaca board Medcenter Container Terminal extends range of equipment Mahan Air makes a comeback to Saint-Petersburg

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MAY 2, 2019
Seaspan gains $227m charter penalty windfall from Ocean Network Express Enlarged fleet drives 'better-than-expected' revenue and profits for Atlas Air Amazon denies online platform is out to undercut road freight market DHL among five firms axed from UK PPC after late payments to suppliers Maersk joins FreightHub investors as it secures $30m in fresh funds Heathrow campaigners lose High Court challenge against third runway Twill chief Troels Randbøll Støvring quits to be a stay-at-home dad US perishables exporters eye a better crop, but trade barriers may give them the pip The macro view: Coca-Cola's & Apple's supply chains - the eternally recurring 'make or buy' dilemna Market Insight: Flexport's secret sauce is not what you think it is Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics' Bradley Jacobs is a genius, but... Market Insight: It's not all about IT - lessons on innovation in shipping

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MAY 2, 2019
Wärtsilä Aquarius UV gains USCG type approval The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center has issued the 18th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Wärtsilä for its Aquarius UV (Ultra-Violet) BWMS. After a detailed Huntington Ingalls has $41 billion backlog Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2.1 billion, up 11.0 percent from the first quarter of 2018. The increase was driven primarily by higher volume at HII's Senator wants "Buy American" provision in Small Shipyard Grants U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D.Wis.) today introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act. It aims to strengthen Buy American requirements for federal Small Shipyard Grant funding. The bill Is green ammonia the miracle fuel shipping has been waiting for? Ammonia is already being seen as having a lot of promise as a marine fuel that can help world shipping meet IMO's target of a halving GHG emissions by 2050, As we Hannes Norrgren named new CEO of Humphree Volvo Penta reports that Hannes Norrgren has been appointed the new CEO of Swedish marine technology provider Humphree, which specializes in trim and stabilization systems for boat control. Volvo Penta became Humphree's White paper looks at IMO sulfur cap and cylinder lubricants "The use of one type of fuel oil by the majority of the global fleet accompanied by one type of lubricant will soon become a thing of the past," says a new Kirby first quarter hit by record delay days America's largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported first quarter net earnings of $44.3 million, or $0.74 per share, compared with earnings of $32.5 million, or $0.54 per share,

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MAY 2, 2019
Ardmore sees boost for tankers from IMO 2020 effect 'On top of strong underlying demand growth, the transformation of global energy supply chains in response to IMO 2020 has... Epic Gas chief vows to maintain autonomy from BW 'This is an investment that has been made by BW Group into Epic, in a similar way to which they... Republicans say Trump won't waive Jones Act Jones Act restrictions often mean Puerto Rico and parts of the north east in the US are forced to source... Scorpio Tankers bullish on long range tankers President Robert Bugbee said it is not unreasonable to see long range tankers at $50,000 per day, with medium range... Sustainable ammonia production touted to power shipping A news study claims up to $6trn would have to be invested by 2050 to power just two vessel types... V.Group and the art of management V.Group chairman John Pattullo's replacement of CEO Ian El-Mokadem with board director Graham Westgarth was so swift that the altered... Shipping has a range of autonomous solutions However, higher levels of standardisation are required - something that many equipment manufacturers are reluctant to embrace because they want... Seaspan boosted by high vessel utilisation A larger fleet and one-off gains pushed up revenues and earnings at boxship owner Fire in the hold Dangerous goods continue to plague box shipping, and the whole supply chain must take responsibility Risky waters offering new opportunities Stronger ships, better-trained crew and more specialised equipment are a necessity in conquering the Arctic's uncharted waters Viewpoint: A shot in the foot If the expertise of Babcock, BAE Systems and Cammell Laird and the assemblage of skills in Rosyth are to be... Daily Briefing Demand uncertainty halts Japan's LNG charge \| UK scraps remaining Brexit ferry contracts \| Brexit debate has highlighted crucial role... Saudi coastguard rescues distressed Iranian tanker Sabiti, meanwhile, is now sailing for the Suez Canal after reducing speed and spending time alongside Happiness I, its most... The ILWU leads protests against transfer of Oakland's Howard Terminal to city's baseball team The port was closed for eight hours on Wednesday as part of an annual May Day agreement between the union... Teekay Offshore lines up $100m refinancing for three FPSOs Teekay Offshore, which slipped into the red in the first quarter, has been earmarked for divestment by its parent group... Bangladesh's second FSRU starts operations Excelerate also oversaw the fixed infrastructure components of the Summit LNG Terminal, which included a subsea plug, mooring system, and... Singapore completes first commercial ship-to-ship LNG bunker transfer Sleipnir, the heavylift vessel that received the LNG bunker, is the first offshore construction vessel to be built with an...

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MAY 2, 2019
XPO making diversification inroads after top shipper loss Manzanillo container yards to speed truck fluidity Cyclone to cause Chittagong container delays PSA's JNPT terminal peps for faster growth UK advisory undercuts IMO greenhouse emissions goals Oakland port strategy mitigates import surges Shipping contract visibility push paying dividends

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MAY 2, 2019
CSA 2020 gets scrubber commitments from more than 20 ports Group says it met with port authorities around the world, who committed to permitting open-loop scrubber use Scorpio: Tanker upswing will hit all segments Scorpio Tankers sees the impending product tanker boom brought on by IMO 2020 as a rising tide, lifting all its ship segments. On the New York-traded company's first quarter conference call Thursday, president Robert Bugbee said whether the tanker is an MR, LR1 or LR2, "they're all going to benefit from IMO. "There's no question," he said. Scorpio Tankers back in black in first quarter Scorpio Capesize rates set to beat five-year highs, CTM says Rates for dry bulk shipping's largest asset class more than tripled last month. Teekay changes up notes offer Teekay Corporation has lowered its note offering by $50m as it looks to push its debt maturities back. The New York-traded tanker and gas player announced it would offer $250m in 9.25% senior secured notes due November 2022, instead of the $200m due 2024, as announced 24 April. The notes, along with the $100m Teekay received from selling its stake in Teekay Offshore Tuesday, plus $160m in cash, Exmar looking to refinance July-due bonds Exmar's Dutch subsidiary is hitting the road to try and refinance some bonds. The company announced Thursday that it is working with DNB Markets, Nordea and Pareto Securities to organize a series of meetings with fixed income investors starting next week. The meetings will be to drum up interest in refinancing bonds maturing in July. The gas carrier owner said an unsecured bond offering with up Diana Shipping inks charter with Ausca Shipping Simeon Palios-led bulker player fixes panamax below market rate, according to Clarksons. K Line leads Japanese corporate reforms in push to lift profit Influence of major shareholder Effissimo prompts K Line to prioritise share price and earnings improvement after a dismal season Ex-ICBC shipping boss Yang leaves Beijing finance giant Leading ship financier Yang Changkun confirms he is quitting ICBC Financial Leasing for destinations unknown Cohens heartened by LISCR's return to US Qualship list Brothers say US Coast Guard designation is not only measure of Liberian flag's quality, but is a prize that has been regained through inspector hires and technological investment Lindblad Expeditions beats Wall Street consensus New York-based owner's bottom line benefits from tax perk. Klaveness raising cash for more combination carriers Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) is to launch a private placement of its shares to raise cash to pay for up to two of its newbuilding options. The owner of combination carriers hopes to raise between NOK 200m and NOK 400m ($23m to $46m) in new equity by issuing new stock, which will be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange by the end of May. The cash raised will fund the equity portion of up to Wartsila snaps up electronics specialist SES Finnish technology group Wartsila has acquired a UK shipping electronics company. It said Ships Electronic Services (SES) specialises in navigation and communication electronics, installation, maintenance and repair services, mainly for commercial and leisure vessels. Turnover is '10m ($13m) and the company employs 47 staff. The enterprise value of the transaction is £3.2m. "Wartsila has a lon ExxonMobil beats Qatar to secure shipyards' LNG offers Shipbuilders have submitted their offers to energy major ExxonMobil for a series of up to eight LNG carrier newbuildings ahead of Qatargas' huge LNG ship tender. ExxonMobil makes formal approach to shipyards for eight-unit LNG carrier order Initial bids are understood to have been filed during April for two firm vessels and up to six optional ships. The first vessel is required for delivery in Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Delivery spread, number of firm vessels and yard engagement suggest business can easily be absorbed by the shipbuilding sector in the current climate TradeWinds poll: have your say on mandatory slow-steaming Embed: The TradeWinds slow-steaming poll Heavyweight owners swing behind slow-steaming To slow-steam or not to slow-steam, that is the question for TradeWinds readers. Momentum has been building behind some form of speed limitation regulations for vessels at the IMO in a bid to reduce emissions - and raise rates. But is this a pain-free panacea for shipping's environmental problems, as its adv Pangaea Logistics Solutions sees opportunity rise from dust of cooling towers Ed Coll-led bulker operator is continuing to pursue niche opportunities like windfarm storage even if its efforts remain largely undiscovered by broader investor base Hyundai Heavy Industries posts unexpected profit South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries group (HHI) has surprised equities analysts by reporting a profitable first quarter. HHI reported a KRW 2.8bn ($2.4m) net profit for the first three months of 2019 - a big comeback compared to the loss of KRW 222.9bn recorded in the previous quarter. Shipbuilders finding ways to adapt to challenging market Hyundai Mipo Dockyard reveals ambitions for 2019 Scorpio Tankers back in black in first quarter New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has returned to profit after reducing costs in the first quarter. Scorpio Bulkers to hold onto sister stake Net earnings to 31 March were $14.47m, against a loss of $31.79m in 2018. Revenue grew to $195.83m from $156.44m. But it cut operating costs to $135.73m from $149.12m over the same period. This was due to charter hire expenses being slashed. So far in th International Group's pooled claims could hit 10-year high 24 pool claims in excess of $10m each may signal end to low claims environment Tim Turner takes Beazley's reins from Clive Washbourn Tim Turner is running Beazley's marine insurance department after taking over from well-known industry figure Clive Washbourn. The change at the top of the London-headquartered specialist insurer's marine department took place at the very end of last year, but there was no official media announcement. Beazley's 'control freak' earned freedom to eschew big names and set his own profitable strateg US pursues $8m tax claim against supplier of cigarettes and alcohol to ships A tussle over taxes between the US government and a Port of Houston duty-free seller that provides cigarettes and alcohol to merchant ships has spilled over into bankruptcy court. The US Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is fighting to keep intact it's claim that Gulf Coast Maritime Supply owes more than $8m to the federal government, continuing a fight that stretches back nearly six years. The claim Bertram Rickmers targets 40 ships in feeder segment Rickmers-led Asian Spirit Steamship Company poised for more orders after first feeder containerships are fixed at significant premium Molslinjen must pay Danish state for delays Denmark's Molslinjen will have to compensate the government for poor customer satisfaction and delays on its Bornholm service. The total amount payable is EUR 1.5m ($1.7m), the ministry of transport said. A poor customer satisfaction survey cost it DKK 200,000, with the rest arising from lack of documentation submitted to the ministry for cancelled and delayed departures, as well as insufficient KfW comes up with cash for Baltrader newbuildings Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing for two new cement carriers ordered by domestic owner Baltrader. Baltrader orders dual-fuel cement carrier duo The EUR 15.7m ($17.58m) package is covered by a Chinese export credit guarantee from Sinosure. Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China will deliver the CemCoaster and CemClipper in 2020. They are designed to allow a future upgrade to dual-fuel Tanker earnings rising at James Fisher UK marine group James Fisher has said trading so far this year is in line with expectations. But the London-listed owner said its product tankers and offshore oil division are trading "well ahead of last year." Fisher reveals Borealis tanker buy with more to come "With a good start to 2019, the board considers that the group's outlook for the year remains positive and that James Fisher continue Seaspan banks $227m gain after charter switch US-listed containership owner Seaspan has banked $227m after re-chartering seven vessels. The company said the moves were made "during the normal course of business" and involved one of its top five customers. Seaspan eyes LNG shipping move with Cosco deal Seaspan puts $200m down on Swiber Holdings The modified arrangements meant that existing time charters for the seven ships continued until Scientology cruiseship quarantined after measles case A cruiseship owned by the Church of Scientology has been quarantined in the Caribbean after a case of measles was found on board. Measles alert for passengers on Tallink ro-pax Pacifica hit by measles The Washington Post cited authorities in St Lucia as saying a case had been detected. A sergeant with the St Lucia Coast Guard told NBC that the vessel is the 9,800-gt Freewinds (built 1968). Me NITC VLCC suffers loss of control off Saudi Arabia An Iranian VLCC has suffered engine failure and loss of control off Saudi Arabia. Saudi state media sources said authorities had received a distress call from NITC's 299,000-dwt Happiness I (built 2003) on Tuesday. US to spark VLCC demand as it chokes off Iranian oil exports It is carrying more than 1m barrels of fuel oil 70km off Jeddah. The crew of 26 includes 24 Iranians and two Bangladeshi Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase Norwegian owner and contractor Subsea 7 has confirmed it has acquired a diving support vessel (DSV) from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers had reported the 131-loa Toisa Pegasus (built 2008) sold for $38.95m in January, Kristian Siem-backed Subsea 7 said the vessel has been renamed Seven Pegasus. Small is best as Toisa OSV buyers bag big discounts The company logged new awards and escalat Sovcomflot completes first phase of Green Funnel tanker haul Russian shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has delivered its sixth dual-fuelled aframax tanker to the vessel's long-term charterer, Shell, as it moves on to the next phase of the company's Green Funnel newbuilding plan. Shell bunkers first Sovcomflot aframax with LNG Michael Samuel - great-grandson of Sir Marcus Samuel who founded Shell Transport & Trading Co in 1897 - was on hand to see the 114,0 BP sets time charter rate tone with Capital Gas LNG deal Energy major gives Greek owner its first break with charter but are other new LNG entrants also in the frame? ExxonMobil snares another MR tanker newbuild quartet Major bumps up MR haul to eight, while owners jostle for specialised aframax vessels British Marine and Klaveness clash in court over collision Mississippi River incident sparks four-way legal tug of war in the US and UK between owning, chartering and stevedoring interests Trump vows to maintain LNG carrier restrictions US president Donald Trump has pledged not to weaken restrictions protecting domestic LNG carrier business to Puerto Rico and the North-east. USA Today reported that he promised a group of Republican lawmakers on Wednesday he would not waive the Jones Act to allow overseas ships to muscle in on the trade. Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down "The president gave his word," Bourbon takes five PSVs out of layup The OSV recovery has prompted French shipping giant Bourbon to bring a series of ships out of layup. It said the upturn in rates appears to have started in the first quarter. Five platform supply vessels (PSVs) have been reactivated to meet demand. Pareto finally offloads PSV trio 'Unique' ice-class Bourbon OSV fetches hot price It has also brought back an unspecified number of vessels in its NAO reactivates last PSV as North Sea sector soars Emanuele Lauro-led Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has a full working fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) after bringing another two out of layup. NAO PSV out of winter layup for Apache deal Broker Westshore reported that Norwegian owner and contractor Subsea 7 has fixed a trio of NAO PSVs for two weeks of pipehaul duties in the North Sea. The deals come with 14 days of options. The contrac Future set fair for shipyard survivor Penguin International Low profile Singapore firm set to benefit from diversification and improving offshore market, says analyst. Pavilion claims Singapore STS LNG bunkering 'first' Norgas Carriers' Norgas Innovation deployed in operation to refuel heavy-lift vessel. Wintermar starts new fiscal year with bigger loss Indonesian presidential elections dampened active in first quarter says offshore vessel operator.

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MAY 2, 2019
Carrier alliances have grown but competition remains FMC commissioners told during a meeting Wednesday there is "ample capacity" and freight rates have decreased. Cassidy: Trump to oppose Jones Act changes, waivers President Trump was reportedly considering granting Puerto Rico a waiver in the requirement that U.S.-flag vessels be used to transport LNG from the mainland to the island. Importers share ways to mitigate duty risks Duty drawback programs and foreign-trade zones are two options, speakers said during a JAXPORT conference, but there are other ways to lower the financial obligation. Executive Moves: Maersk, dexFreight, Air Partner, Crowley GOP senators urge Trump to support IMO 2020 Elements for successful U.S. sanctions compliance New York shipbroker settles U.S. sanctions violations

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MAY 2, 2019
Crude falls back as US inventory build alleviates supply crunch concerns Oil futures settled lower Thursday as traders looked to book profits. Clean tanker owners prepare fuel strategies ahead of IMO 2020 Clean tanker owner companies Ardmore Shipping and Scorpio Tankers discussed their bunkering plans ahead of the implementation of IMO 2020. ARA fuel oil stocks up by 6% on closed arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose by 6%. Shell Norco complex on solid footing for IMO 2020: official Shell Norco is prepared for new IMO 2020 regulations to start next year. East-west HSFO arb expected to reopen for May on tighter Singapore Market participants in the Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil market see the arbitrage east reopening. ICE May Singapore HSFO open interest up 23.89% to 13.76 mil mt Open interest for front-month May high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange rose. FEATURE: Shipping industry split over slow-steaming proposal to cut GHG emissions The use of short-term solutions may hamper the industry's incentive to develop that technology, the UK Chamber of Shipping said. Platts Dubai MOC volume hits multi-year highs as supply concerns dominate The Platts MOC last saw a higher volume of trades in a single day in 2015. Onboard fuel compatibility testing rises as IMO 2020 nears: Parker Kittiwake It is crucial that these new fuels are managed effectively at all key stages of supply, Herring said. Germany's Zeaborn enters tankers segment with CPO Tankers acquisition "The acquisition enables Zeaborn Ship Management to expand its service portfolio to the wet market for oil and product tankers," the company said. Asian crude spreads strengthen on Venezuela, US sanctions deadline The intermonth spreads for Dubai also strengthened in mid-morning trade in Asia, helped by bullish sentiment for medium and heavy sour crude. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Sebastien Kahmann joins Zenrock Commodities Kahmann worked with Gunvor over August 2017-December 2018.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› 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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