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BRIEFS

November 4, 2019

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China's manufacturing expands more than in last 3 years: Caixin PMI China's manufacturing contracts again as trade uncertainty lingers Canadian National Railway Teamsters consider strike on November 19 Trump-Xi trade deal hits another hurdle after Chile cancels APEC Steinweg to shut down Uniport box terminal in Rotterdam in Q1 2020 Cosco-chartered Seaspan ship seized by Indonesia safe in Singapore Deep-water port in Gdynia to be built as public-private partnership Philippines youth group visits NYK head office and maritime museum Hyundai, Israel's Taavura to collaborate on future mobility solutions Drewry's East-West Airfreight Price Index shows rate rise in September Air cargo service kicks off between Shijiazhuang and Moscow Royal Air Philippines names AAT as cargo handler in Hong Kong Cebu Pacific sees Sangley Airport as beginning for its cargo fleet hub

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NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou re-elected President of WISTA International Increased vessel operating costs seen in 2019 & 2020 SCMT Regulations now effective from Feb. 2020 'We expect more growth on the India-Europe trade' BASF to invest in Antwerp port production facility Mumbai Port Trust lights up the Gateway of India on Oct. 31, 2019 to spread the message "Integrity - A Way of Life" on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week 2019 DB Schenker introduces autonomous robots in Leipzig warehouse Seaways Shipping brings exotic animals for world class zoo near Statue of Unity GeM partners with banks for payment-related services Gross GST revenue of INR 95,380 cr. collected in Oct. India will enter into FTAs on its own terms: Goyal

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"Own risk - own management" New Eurasian overland shuttle launched Global container throughput remains stable First Alibaba train completes China-Belgium journey Martin Bencher opens office in Bilbao Dachser's Atlanta branch receives Ceiv pharma certification MOL raises income in first half of financial year 2019 Hactl provides ramp handling for Southern Air 120 tank cars to carry sulphur More automation in pgb-Europe's warehouse Suzane Giurlando to lead Epal Significantly more perishables pass through Valenciaport Six more sites have rail hub potential Kerry Logistics wins contract with Smiffys Lineas renews management team "Curiosity of the Day" Eurogate CT introduces new offer in Jadeweserport Cargolux shows high quality

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Airports can play a bigger role in supply chains, but must address congestion Carriers 'play hardball' with new Asia-Europe and transpacific rate hikes (Cargo) business as usual in Hong Kong as peak season arrives for Cathay Pacific Latin civil unrest spreads to Chile just as the export season starts Panama port community to create central data hub for cargo visibility Barging initiative bids to attract cargo at China's troubled SAR The other side: HMM hits back - 'we've done our best on competitiveness' Analysis: DSV Panalpina - I smell fear in the market as its model becomes the benchmark

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
NTSB: Lube oil leak onto hot surface caused towboat fire The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report on a September 12, 2018 incident in which a fire broke out aboard the 1968-built towing vessel Jacob Kyle Rusthoven while it was

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why environmental protection will trump trade Environmental protection is ultimately going to trump trade, according to our podcast guest this week - the IMO's head of air... Brazilian police link Greek tanker to major oil spill Police in Brazil carry out search and seizure warrants for a Greek company in Rio de Janeiro PSA planning 7m teu mega hub in Gdansk In support of PSA's lofty ambitions, the Port of Gdansk Authority has also outlined plans to build 'Euro Central Port'... DSV chief says Panalpina integration is 'on track' Integrated group expects to achieve annual cost synergies of about $343m Dutch courts open up evidence gathering to actions from other jurisdictions 'Owners and managers, and also their insurers and lawyers, should be aware of the changing landscape, and not be taken... Global Freight Awards will celebrate excellence in cargo shipping Awards ceremony to be preceded by forum on preventing misdeclared cargoes IMO's pollution chief says environmental barriers will trump trade Edmund Hughes tells the shipping industry that environmental regulations are a 'different animal' when compared with most other regulated sectors... Liquid market for LNG still looks some way off Certain traditional buyers are more concerned with energy security, and do not see as much value in promoting market liquidity Howe Robinson expands US operations with acquisition The deal means that Howe Robinson will expand its dry cargo presence into the US market The Interview: Lord Mountevans He's the grandson of a man who survived the Scott of the Antarctic expedition and went on to write the... Brazil says tankers are likely cause of major oil slick The thick sludge, which naval officials believe has floated in from some 500 or 600 miles out at sea, has... Capital Product eyes growth despite volatility from scrubber retrofits Nasdaq-listed owner of 10 boxships and one capesize bulker has completed the first of at least seven scrubber installations Shipping's hydrogen future will need regulation Regulation will be needed if hydrogen is to play a role in shipping's decarbonisation LNG progress offers lessons for future fuels While LNG has not made Maersk's shortlist for zero-emission fuels, its proponents have suggested renewable and synthetic production pathways Shipowners seek to seize initiative as inevitable carbon levy looms Thought leaders at the Global Maritime Forum aim to make progress by working together across all industry sectors in order... Daily Briefing Free to read: Fuel change likely to generate insurance claims, say clubs \| Viewpoint: Getting what you pay for \|... Nokia hopes to break into 5G for ports in Malaysia 5G networks not only provide ultra-fast mobile broadband connectivity but also enable emerging applications such as the Internet of Things... Fall in winter LNG spot prices pulls back shipping rates Demand in China, the growth engine for LNG demand, weakened for the first time in three years this October, Platts... SembMarine gets Gulf of Mexico FPU contract from Shell Building the two FPUs together will take advantage of synergies at SembMarine's massive new yard facility in Tuas Pacific Basin to raise up to $175m with bond sales The bonds will mature in December 2025 with a bondholder's put option in December 2023 Hydrogen will drive shipping's decarbonisation Price and availability will likely be decisive in determining the choice of future fuel Seacor Island Lines names Charles Gittens as president Mr Gittens joins Island Lines with more than 15 years' prior experience with several firms dedicated to serving customers with...

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Evolving NY-NJ chassis pool maintains port flow US trucking firms make slim employment gain Maersk joins Hapag-Lloyd in levying low-sulfur surcharge Cosco Heavy Transport, Dongbang to partner on large projects Asia-Europe carrier capacity management allows rate hikes to take hold Market headwinds buffet newly formed DSV Panalpina

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
US shipping defence coalition rolls out multi-pronged mission The International Maritime Security Construct is set to get underway with Operation Sentinel. The US-led, six-country coalition organised to ensure freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz circulated a flyer in October outlining a mission involving ships large and small alongside aircraft. Japan to link with France in effort to diffuse Gulf tensions UAE signs up to the US-led Gu Power struggle atop AMO union heads to federal court The union president's actions "are corrosive to all that union brotherhood stands for" its secretary alleges US safety agency blames 'industry practice' for overturned liftboat The 15 crew members aboard the Ram XVIII were all evacuated without major injury Panamax bulker rates fall amid 'combination of things' Freight rates for panamax bulk carriers have been on a steady decline over the past two weeks amid several factors, according to analysts. The Baltic Exchange Panamax Index shows a 21.5% drop in rates since 14 October to 1512. Meanwhile, time charter average prices for ships in the 82,000-dwt range have dropped 20.7% to $13,109 per day. Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans gave four reasons why rate China's Social Security Fund takes 10% in Cosco Shipping The Chinese central government has initiated transfers of state capital to pension reserves amid an aging population Venture capitalist Yariv Zghoul shuns shipowning as JiBe ERP expands Shipmanager Anglo-Eastern Univan says it has been won over by Zghoul's different approach to digital shipping Oldendorff wins five-year deal for bulkers in Bangladesh German owner will import up to 4.5m tonnes of coal per year for BCPCL Corroded and cracked cargoship kicked out by Paris MOU Two Turkish ships banned after failing multiple port state control checks Seacor Marine sells North Sea emergency vessels Seacor Marine is selling its North Sea emergency response vessel business to the UK's North Star Shipping in a deal worth up to £23.5m ($30.3m). The New York-listed offshore player announced the 19-ship deal, expected to close in December, Friday morning. Investor Robotti urges Tidewater to merge again It will see North Star's parent company pay Seacor '19.5m up front, plus another '4m if certa BW LPG exits large gas carrier segment with sale of duo Oslo-listed BW LPG is exiting the segment for large gas carriers by selling its last two ships in the category. The LPG carrier owner, which is controlled by Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group, has sold the 59,000-cbm BW Nantes and BW Nice (both built 2003) to a Bahamas-registered LPG distributor, European gas carrier brokers said. The 16-year-old vessels are understood to have fetched some $33m each Ince loses another lawyer as Fei Mao joins Keystone Shipping specialist added to UK law firm's expanding team Solstad sells laid-up vessel while holding off debt payments Solstad Offshore has sold a laid-up platform supply vessel (PSV) and has agreed with bondholders to further postpone its debt payments. Solstad anchor-handlers win long-term contracts in Australia The Oslo-listed company has sold the 3,100-dwt Far Swift (built 2003) for an undisclosed amount to an unnamed buyer. VesselsValue.com estimates the Vard Brevik-built ship, which has been cold-stacked, Iino: chemical tanker market to stay 'sluggish' as profit falls But Japanese owner was buoyed a little by LPG carriers and bulkers Tanker scrapping down by half so far in 2019 Recycling of other vessels also lower after "very poor" three months, broker says TNG makes more money in 'anaemic' MR market Croatian tanker owner says product sector recovered a little in second half of October Modern Petrobras drillship attracts top dollar from scrap buyer Second auction succeeds in offloading Vitoria 10000 into India Insurance and IMO 2020 set to hit ship operating costs Latest BDO Opcost survey confirms hardening P&I and hull insurance markets Delta Tankers ship tied to oil spill at centre of Brazilian furore Data shows voyage of suezmax tanker in the fleet of Diamantis Diamantides-controlled shipowner matches description by police Indonesia held Cosco boxship for a month over 'security concerns' Chartered Seaspan vessel was carrying 1,700 boxes from East Java AIE looks to nearly double LNG shipments into Australia Developer of country's first LNG FSRU import facility aiming to bring in another 20 cargoes Newcastlemaxes set to make Colombian coal more competitive Arrival of Oldendorff bulker at Puerto Bolivar could help country to sell more coal to Asia Yangzijiang scoops Navibulgar Great Lakes newbuildings Chinese shipbuilder wins repeat business from expanding Bulgarian shipowner Sembcorp Marine lands Shell's Mexican Whale Singapore yard says new contract will take advantage of synergies from ongoing Shell Vito FPU project

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
FreightWaves adds DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index and Daily Estimated Miles Driven! We are regularly enhancing and improving SONAR to meet the needs of the ever-changing freight market and the needs of our customers. To help keep... DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: garbage trucks go electric Signs of the impending transition to electric vehicles continue to gather apace. The authorities in the Western Australian City of Fremantle are trialing an electric... FreightWaves oil report: struggles in the oil patch aren't getting any easier Debt loads are high, prices are stuck and new capital is reluctant to move into the space.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019
FUTURES 5: Crude settles higher on US-China trade talks, bullish economic indicators Crude futures settled higher Friday, following gains in equities on news that the US-China trade negotiations were progressing, and on more bullish economic indicators. Singapore's residue stocks rise 5% on week as imports recover Commercial onshore residue stocks in Singapore rose 4.99% week on week as imports from the Middle East, the Americas and Europe increased, although no imports were received from Russia for the second consecutive week. ARA fuel oil stocks up marginally on week amid poor arbitrage economics Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region were up marginally for the second consecutive week in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.022 million mt, Insights Global data showed, amid poor arbitrage opportunities. ICE Nov Singapore HSFO open interest dips 5% on waning demand ahead of IMO Open interest for front-month November Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange fell as demand for HSFO continued to dwindle ahead of IMO 2020. NWE bunker fuel traded in Platts MOC hit four-month high in October Fuel oil volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges were up 51% month on month in October, as market participants said there was tight availability on the prompt. Activity in 0.5% marine fuel barges spikes in Platts MOC ahead of IMO Interest in 0.5% marine fuel barges spiked in October based on indications seen in the Platts Market On Close assessment process, as shipping market participants around the world prepare for the IMO 2020 sulfur cap regulation. MARINE FUEL 0.5%S: MOC grows in line with increased marine fuel demand Traders said demand from shippers had yet to kick in for LSFO, and while some shipowners had begun transitioning some of their vessels to using IMO 2020-compliant fuel, most owners were heard to be trying to continue using HSFO as far into December as possible.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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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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