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BRIEFS

September 4, 2019

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China lodges WTO complaint over US tariffs, turns to domestic shale gas Rates keep falling - US west coast ports suffer lower volumes: Xeneta China's big train maker CRRC buys 25pc of big German locomotive works California garlic farmers profit as never before from US-China trade war Northstar Midstream uses barge to offer LNG bunkering at Jacksonville Canadian west coast dockers: Port automation will eliminate 9,200 jobs BNSF blames Hours of Service regulations for blocking level crossings ICTSI Mexico achieves 4 million TEU milestone amid capacity expansion CEVA Logistics moves to larger premises near Ho Chi Minh City airport European Bulk Liquid Storage 2019 conference October 3-4 in Antwerp Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference in Hong Kong November 19-20 FedEx acquires Colombian perishables forwarder and customs broker Arbitrator backs Atlas, imposes arbitrated process on Teamster pilots Germany's air freight volumes plunge 24.6pc in June, IATA data reveals K+N and Air France-KLM integrate electronic capacity booking systems

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
DG Shipping completes 70 years of powering the shipping industry in the country LogYcode facilitates logistics services in your pocket! MOL considering strategic partnership with major steel firm MSC updates its America & Lone Star Express services ONE expanding reefer fleet Reefer container equipment availability seen remaining tight Kolkata Port taking efforts to retain Nepal trade Sri Lanka announces massive port development & modernisation project India's GDP growth rebound to be weaker, says Fitch Slowdown in GDP growth due to endogenous & exogenous factors, says CEA

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Canadian railway to expand its reach in New York Egyptair Cargo selects ECS Group member as exclusive GSA Fedex broadens its footprint in Latin America A train will soon connect Klaipeda and Odessa directly UIC has a new director of the rail system department Terminal enhancement in Mumbai Cargolux introduces new online booking tool Circle continues to expand Stadler on track Eric Malitzke moves to DPD Germany RoRo milestone in Cuxport Dreier acquires textile logistics from the M+R Spedag Group Fleet expansion follows growth in business Lee Gainsbury leaves Unilode "Curiosity of the Day" New domain for Swire Pacific Offshore UK launches future of flights challenge

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
ILAs: radical change, but the fairest way to buy air freight capacity, says Qatar Schiphol sees air cargo volumes plunge as capacity issues hit home To scrubber or not to scrubber: that was the question for carriers CargoLogic Germany still on the runway, but green lights are blinking China seeks moral (and legal) high ground against Donald Trump Reefer shortage persists as perishables shippers opt for boxes, ONE orders 6,000 Market Insight: DSV Panalpina - 'achieving more with less'. What about that? Supply chain radar: An inconvenient truth behind DP-DHL's rebuff to Amazon Fresh

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Harvey Gulf continues international push Two Harvey Gulf International Marine PSV 3250's arrived without incident in Nigeria on August 12, 2019 and immediately began one-year contracts (see earlier story). "We want to thank our local partner and First barge launched at reopened Arcosa Marine facility A barge yard idled in 2015 is back in business with a splash. Arcosa Marine recently launched the first barge to be completed since it reopened its Madisonville, La., yard in April. Donsötank Wuhu duo to have Hydroniq coolers Two 22,000 dwt oil products and chemical tankers on order for Sweden's Rederi AB Donsötank will feature hull-integrated seawater cooling systems supplied by Ellingsøy, Norway, headquartered Hydroniq Coolers. The vessels are being Oldendorff newbuilds will be first bulkers with Azipods Two 21,500 dwt self-unloaders on order for Germany's Oldedorff Carriers will be the first bulk carriers to feature ABB's Azipod electric propulsion. The vessels are set for delivery to Oldendorff Carriers in Teekay and Transport Canada working on low noise tanker Recognizing that marine species, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are impacted by underwater vessel noise, the Government of Canada has launched a Quiet Vessel Initiative. Transport Canada is finalizing an Agreement Keppel Nantong holds naming ceremony for Singapore's first DF bunker tanker Keppel Offshore & Marine reports that Singapore's first dual-fuel bunker tanker was today named Marine Vicky by Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Seastreak orders second 600 passenger fast ferry Designer Incat Crowther reports that Seastreak LLC, Atlantic City, N.J., has ordered a sister vessel to its Seastreak Commodore. Delivered last year (see earlier story) the Incat Crowther 45 design, 600 passenger

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Sulphur cap to drive up marine fuel market value by 30% The red tape being imposed on the shipping industry in January 2020 is expected to push up the price of... World boxship fleet update: A mood of caution Cosco's revelation that it has no plans to develop 25,000 teu containerships indicates a sense of collective caution among owners Capesizes experiencing 'fragile spike' Brazilian iron ore volumes, while recovering, are still below last year's levels, according to BIMCO Veteran master among 19 awarded Merchant Navy medal 'These remarkable men and women have gone above and beyond their duty to provide an invaluable service not only to... Two workers die and 13 injured at Bangladeshi ship recycling yard Including this latest incident, 15 workers have lost their lives at Chattogram this year Fuel contamination risk mitigated in Singapore Singapore Shipping Association president Caroline Yang says bunker tankers in the port would have to be equipped with two or... Insurers brace for Hurricane Dorian claims Analysts at UBS have predicted that the total bill for insurers with a range from $5bn to $40bn, with $25bn... Iranian oil tanker 'goes dark' off Syria The closely watched Adrian Darya 1 has not emitted an AIS signal since about 4pm GMT on Monday Japan will not join US-led Strait of Hormuz protection force The Asian nation has close economic ties with Iran but is also a major ally of the US Daily Briefing Free to read: Why the Adrian Darya 1 saga is an issue for the whole industry \| US ports on... Cosco Shipping quashes speculation about 25,000 teu newbuildings His remarks come after a Cosco Shipping research unit said in March that a technical study on developing the 25,000... US Atlantic ports batten down ahead of Hurricane Dorian Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited his state's port in Savannah on Monday, and learned of measures being taken by officials to secure... Sovcomflot cautiously optimistic for the second half of 2019 Chief financial officer Nikolay Kolesnikov said that the company does not have plans to retrofit existing vessels with new engines...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Marad's port automation query draws tepid response AMLO pushes cross-Mexico rail bridge Trans-Pac carriers begin levying low-sulfur surcharges Low-sulfur surcharge scope eludes Asia-Europe shippers Stakeholders push for India inland review Florida freight lockdown extends to Georgia, Carolinas

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Safe Bulkers makes headway with scrubber fittings Hajioannou company says it has completed a quarter of its installation programme Trafigura opens position in Frontline after suezmax deal Trafigura has taken its stake in Frontline as part of its blockbuster deal to sell the John Fredriksen company more than a dozen tankers. The Swiss commodities trader disclosed its 16 million share stake in the New York-listed shipowner in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. Fredriksen still hungry for deals as hunt for succession looms Fredriksen working on VLCC merger deal to Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida ports The storm has reportedly killed five in the Bahamas Kumiai Senpaku inks 'first of its kind' dual-fuel LPG newbuilding Deal represents the first order for a small gas carrier that will run on LPG No let up as rally in Hapag-Lloyd share price continues But stakeholder in city-state of Hamburg reaffirms support for the German city and is unlikely to cash in its chips Scrubber makers should focus on long-term eco credentials, says Clean Marine CEO Short-term business prospects are buoyant with IMO 2020, but Nils Hoy-Petersen says cutting particulate matter emissions and the carbon footprint may be more crucial to the long-term application of scrubbers Clarksons' Omar Nokta returns to head shipping research Top analyst is back to head bank's push in a vacuum left by departures of big names from other investment firms War risk and cyber products evolve in marine insurance Underwriters develop and add new products to account for heightened political tensions and advances in internet technology Marine insurance needs you, if it is to meet upcoming challenges Joint Hull Committee co-chair Paul Fry says the industry must respond as one if it is to tackle emerging risks and regulatory change World War II bomb at Blohm+Voss blocks vessel traffic Ship traffic on the Elbe has been interrupted as Hamburg authorities disarm a 75-year-old bomb Creditors agree crucial 3 Maj debt deal Bank repayments to be delayed as shipbuilder receives $22.15m new loan. Polsteam logs big cargo increase as bulker market remains tough Profits rise further since Pawel Brzezicki brought in by government to revitalise Szczecin-based bulker giant Neda returns to Hyundai for VLCC newbuilding Lykiardopulo company Neda Maritime Agency has gone back to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), its preferred yard for large crude carrier newbuildings in recent years, to order yet another VLCC. Market sources are saying that the company has booked a single such unit at Hyundai Samho for about $91.5m. TradeWinds understands that no options are attached to the deal. The last VLCC Neda ordered, back i Sovcomflot claims NSR first for LNG-fuelled tanker Russian owner completes first trip along the Arctic route by one of its gas-powered aframaxes. Plan moves forward to resurrect large-ship construction in Poland State-owned Unity Line and Polferries behind $666m project for ropax quartet Latsis spawns offshoot as home for LNG activities Greece's Latsis shipping group has set up a separate company that will apparently serve as a vehicle for its fledgling presence in the LNG sector. Latsco LNG Marine Management Inc obtained a licence to set up a shipmanagement office in Greece last month. The office of the Marshall Islands-based outfit resides in Latsis' corporate headquarters in Athens and is headed by senior group managers Geor Zim brings in customers as digital 'influencers' Israeli line sets up panel for clients to guide its innovations. TGP buys $489m chunk of Dream Cruises as loss cut Sale will strengthen owner Genting Hong Kong as it completes two huge newbuildings for brand. P&P Shipping ends sale-and-purchase hiatus with supramax Low-key dry bulk specialist P&P Shipping has returned to the sale-and-purchase market to buy a Chinese-built supramax. The Piraeus-based company last bought ships as part of a fleet renewal in 2016. Its managers said at the time they would not consider any further expansion moves before digesting the two acquisitions they made that year. Almost three years on, with the dry bulk market looking in Bangladeshi demo yard accident kills two NGO Shipbreaking Platform said incident happened at Chattogram based yard Meriaura signs charter for biofuel vessels Finnish owner teaming up with Stockholm Exergi for CO2-neutral transport operations. BoComm adds Torm quartet to Navios product tankers Torm has joined Navios in products tanker sale and leaseback deals with Chinese players Atomflot signs $1.5bn deal for two more icebreakers Russia's nuclear agency Atomflot has ordered two additional multipurpose nuclear-powered icebreakers worth $1.5bn. They are the fourth and fifth in its Project 22220 series at the Baltiysky Zavod yard, it said. Demand for nuclear-powered icebreakers along the Northern Sea Route is growing, with the increasing cargo flow meaning that the era of the most advanced nuclear-powered icebreakers is not Ex-Jebsen execs ramp up LNG bunkering plans Nicholai Olsen and Are Magnussen start operations with trucks, but plan to charter in ships. Solstad CSV wins two-year extension on cross-Channel cable project Prysmian Powerlink has extended its contract on a construction support vessel (CSV) owned by Solstad Offshore by another two years. Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks Solstad still eyeing financial restructuring amid balance sheet pressure The 6,700-dwt Normand Pacific (built 2010) will continue working for the subsea power cable company until 31 December 2021. Prysmian has the opt Donso fitting engine coolers to tanker newbuildings Swedish owner picks Hydroniq system to lower operating costs. IUMI sees growth in database for large losses More countries join marine insurers project to develop global database of marine losses Insurtech gathers momentum in marine sector Underwriters and brokers are increasingly using machine learned behavioural analysis to rate risk Adrian Darya 1 goes dark in East Med Iranian VLCC looks to have switched off AIS as speculation mounts about destination of crude cargo. Jefferies initiates Eagle Bulk coverage with buy rating Randy Giveans says sector outlook attractive and owner has significant operating leverage. GC Rieber staff lose appeal against sackings Norwegian owner says court has kicked out legal action by 17 former employees Ex-Hornbeck PSV re-emerges as superyacht 1997-built offshore vessel upgraded in US by VMAG. Oldendorff set to give Azipods debut in dry bulk sector German owner says propulsion concept has "reduced the investment costs dramatically" Lack of impairments helps stem red ink at Icon Offshore Malaysian OSV player says local upstream industry expected to gradually improve, but may be volatile Singapore shipping exec faces five years in Changi for alleged corruption Director of marine services company Hai Hup Huat accused of offering money to acquire business deals

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
FreightWaves, one of the fastest growing tech companies in the South, is rapidly expanding FreightWaves has become the number one source of data and market insights in freight for one reason: our people. Video: Volvo unit conducts Japan's first Level 4 autonomous trucking demo U.D. Trucks, the Japanese unit of Swedish truck maker AB Volvo. conducted the first test of an Level 4 autonomous truck in the island nation.... U.S. to leave global postal union next month barring last-minute action; exit could send global parcel rates soaring USPS' impending exit from Universal Postal Union could send international air parcel rates soaring Montreal air cargo hub Mirabel gets C$107 million boost Canadian government and airport authority to invest in air freight and logistics at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, the main production site for the Airbus A220. CSX and Norfolk Southern ready themselves for Dorian The railroads say customers should expect delays and rerouting because of the hurricane ONE, OOCL add reefer containers as fresh food trade set to expand Sixth largest container shipping firm cites Asian demand for fresh food as prompting the move. Waiting to get rid of old telematics devices could cost carriers big Waiting until the last minute to switch from AOBRDs to ELDs could cost carriers time and money. South Florida customs brokers, forwarders 'spared' by Dorian South Florida's customs brokers and forwarder employees begin returning to their offices, with the region mostly avoiding the damaging effects of the hurricane. Commentary: Does Brazil's need for ethanol provide greater opportunities for U.S. farmers? Do U.S. corn producers have an opportunity to sell more to Brazil for ethanol production? Truck Maintenance 101: Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape Staying on top of repair and maintenance is one of the most important elements in securing your truck's lifespan. Commentary: What's a rail freight KPI, and why care? Market Voice Jim Blaze contents that railroads are using the wrong KPIs to increase volume and capture market share from trucks. ATA president tackles trucker safety American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear sits down with Craig Fuller on this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/3 Trucking Freight Futures lanes in and out of ATL up significantly in fear of Dorian East Coast freight markets distorted by Dorian response Rates and rejections into the Southeast are elevated as trailers and tractors are staged for disaster relief. Trans-border truck freight along the U.S.-Mexico border was down 1 percent in June Cross-border truck freight with Mexico dipped 1 percent in June, compared to the same period in 2018, according to recent data from the U.S. Department... Federal agency rules misclassifying employees is not a violation Ruling considered a win for trucking companies. Soybean and cattle farming to blame for Amazon rainforest fires How tariffs played a role in Amazon deforestation. The for-hire trucking market does not have a driver shortage problem There isn't a driver shortage. In fact, there is a glut of capacity on the road, and not enough freight to haul. E-scooters are not good for the environment, German government study finds As a medium of shared mobility. e-scooters are finding wider acceptance in Germany, but it is yet to be seen if they can decrease street... 'Last chance to evacuate' Jacksonville Northeast Florida readies for Hurricane Dorian, Uber and Lyft offer free rides, Georgia ports remain closed and UPS issues pickup and delivery advisory. China begins probe into FedEx knives shipment to Hong Kong China has begun probe into charges FedEx handled restricted knives bound for Hong Kong Shippers brace for sharp rise in ocean fuel costs as IMO 2020 looms The price of new IMO 2020-compliant low-sulfur fuels is already 30% higher than fuels currently in use, but costs will rise further as the Jan.... Hurricane Dorian inching closer to U.S. (forecast video) Major hurricane Dorian still on track to damage southeast U.S. coast. Commerce stresses due diligence with exports to Pakistan The BIS Office of Export Enforcement has "revealed schemes" by Pakistani entities attempting to acquire U.S. technologies to support the country's nuclear program. Tanker operators sanctioned for North Korean fuel transfers OFAC has added two Taiwan entities and another in Hong Kong, as well as their managers, to its list of sanctions for illicit ship-to-ship transfers... CNH Industrial takes $250 million lead in Nikola's Series D round Nikola Corp. expects to raise more than $1 billion in its Series D runding raising. That starts with London-based CNH Industrial that invested $250 million... Today's Pickup: Air cargo volumes still trending down, but maybe stabilizing Air cargo volumes dropped again in July, but may be stabilizing based on new data. TruckIT brings visibility to the trucking marketplace TruckIT connects dump truck supply with demand through its marketplace, which helps contractors to plan their needs better and truckers to make more money in... Intelligent Cargo Systems helps ships improve efficiency of port calls The London-based startup is helping ships to optimize their port docking time, allowing them to sail early and save on fuel by sailing slower. How shippers can use a TMS to monitor carriers, boost freight efficiency Leveraging a TMS helps shippers improve their operations, but it can also ensure the carriers hauling their freight meet all regulations and adhere to contracts. FIATA calls for carrier talks over fines Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM and OOCL have announced plans to impose penalties on shippers. NCBFAA's longtime lobbyist rounds bases After 35 years representing the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America on Capitol Hill, Jon Kent has decided it is time to retire. Dorian to shut U.S. Southeast ports, intermodal for much of week Hurricane Dorian's approach upward along the U.S. Southeast coast will shutter maritime and rail assets throughout the region during the week. Dorian was located just...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch LNG Bunker Fuel price assessments Platts will assess the differential from the nearest LNG price assessment or netback published by Platts, publishing the final assessment on a flat price basis. USGC Sep middle distillate deliveries to Europe so far at 700,000 mt "The arb economics are a little bit less attractive, I think less will come [into Europe] in September than in August," a diesel trader said. Qatar Petroleum, Fluxys expand long-term deal for Zeebrugge LNG terminal Qatargas delivered its first LNG Q-Max, the largest class of LNG tanker to the Zeebrugge LNG terminal in July. Japan looks to expand leasing oil storage capacity to producers Japan is looking to expand leasing crude oil storage capacity to producers by about 30%, or 4 million barrels, to enhance supply security.

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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