BRIEFS

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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

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

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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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