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September 5, 2019

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Cosco Shipping Ports profit off 12.5pc to US$147 million, sales rise 4.5pc China: FBI seeks to recruit American Huawei executives to spy on firm China factory output falls for 4th month as US-China trade row simmers Sri Lanka to invest heavily in boosting capacity of Colombo box port US sanctions Hong Kong company for illegal transshipment to Iran PSA wraps up acquisition of Penn Terminals on Delaware River China Merchants Port looks to partner with carrier to stabilise growth Yilport Puerto Bolivar to have 4 mobile harbour cranes in November Macau cross-border motor traffic up 9.4pc in July to 454,059 trips DP World orders 15 RTG cranes from Kalmar for its Mumbai terminal Amazon.com to buy 9.9pc of Canadian air freight partner Cargojet Shippers want new MASkargo charges dropped despite rising costs Ground handler WFS adds new pharma cold cargo facility at Paris CDG APEX partners Asiana Cargo and launch services to Rickenbacker

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept. PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Regular train launched for timber transport Korean Air Cargo continues with GHA in Frankfurt Rhenus Logistics acquires PSL Group Ground-breaking for new hub in Luxembourg Full speed ahead despite diesel traffic ban LNG-to-powership project launched in Mozambique Martin Ollmann joins management board of TGP Group Bulgaria and Romania order Smartron locomotives Zufall pools tyre logistics CHS Trade chooses Hermes CMS Malaysia awards licence for oil & gas logistics Two new executives for Hellmann New transport hub in Pennsylvania "Curiosity of the Day" Sonoco Thermosafe fills passive bulk packaging gap Fiege opens mega centre in Greven Antwerp Lineas hub to receive new equipment Last exit to Europe

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Maersk and MSC to suspend AE2 Asia-North Europe loop for the second time Creating freeports will be 'no magic wand' for a post-Brexit Britain Rhenus Group buys UK road freight specialist PSL Group Can forwarders trust FedEx in Latin America, as it buys a perishables specialist? Keeping the freight and trucks rolling on US roads - there's an app for that Kerry appoints industry veteran John Parkes MD for integrated logistics Martin Ollmann new MD Germany for TransGlobal Projects Cathay Pacific chairman John Slosar to step down in November On the wires: Bad news for Damco - Twill's new boss is 'one of the smartest people in Maersk' Supply chain radar: The absence of disruption - Silicon Valley folk aren't that stupid Supply chain radar: RPA Labs & the tech disruption... what disruption? 'It hasn't taken place yet'

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
NTSB investigates fatal dive boat fire The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a tragic fire that broke out early Monday morning aboard the 75 ft, 1981-built live-aboard dive boat Conception and cost the lives of 34 people. Clean Marine set to cut scrubber costs Oslo, Norway, headquartered exhaust gas cleaning system specialist Clean Marine is launching a next generation SOx scrubber that promises big reductions in shipowners' investment and installation costs as well as lower scrubber Wärtsilä solutions will help Hurtigruten go even greener Hurtigruten, the world's largest expedition cruise operator, is to continue its push for greener and more sustainable shipping by converting three more vessels to become premium, hybrid powered expedition cruise ships. The Tidewater makes leadership change Houston headquartered offshore services provider Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) reports that its board of directors has appointed Quintin V. Kneen as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director, effective immediately. John T. Rynd

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
US moves against Iranian 'oil-for-terror' maritime network prompts IMO complaint Iran has told the International Maritime Organization that US threats against its vessels and attempts to prevent countries from providing... Transparency set to top London International Shipping Week agenda Insurance, legal, security and technology experts converge on London to discuss why transparency is potentially a double-edged sword for shipping... Many port states not ready for IMO 2020 The International Maritime Organization's Marpol Annex VI limits the main air pollutants contained in ship's exhausts including sulphur oxides and... Fuel compatibility still a major concern Abdmessih notes that a large number of VLSFO deliveries contained excessive aluminium and silicon levels Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure The UK's National Crime Agency found 1,279 kg of heroin concealed in towels and bathrobes on August 30 Port of Miami reopens after USCG lifts hurricane restrictions 'The Port of Miami, Miami River and Port Everglades are safe for marine traffic/operations, and has lifted the Port Condition... CMA CGM seeks to lighten debt burden with China Merchants terminal deal, says analyst The French line has been known to divest non-core port assets when in need of cash, as in the case... Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew Vessel owner Stena Bulk welcomes reports of crew release but says it has yet to receive official confirmation from Iran Daily Briefing Free to read: World boxship fleet update: A mood of caution \| Cosco Shipping quashes 25,000 teu newbuild speculation \|... Novatek and Sovcomflot announce joint shipping venture The recent joint ventures will help achieve the goal set by the Russian president to ensure an increase in annual... Sinanju Tankers launches Singapore's first LNG-fuelled bunker tanker Sinanju's crew will pick up valuable experience in how to handle LNG safely and in accordance to the strict procedures... Seafarer memorial on Plymouth Hoe serves more than one purpose The Watchkeeper, a memorial to merchant navy seafarers who died in conflict, has been unveiled in Plymouth as a fitting... US Atlantic ports keep eye on slow-moving Hurricane Dorian Hurricane Dorian is expected to be a 'long-duration event with heavy rain, storm surge, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes' Concerns mount on lower price of LNG as US supplies swell The US Energy Information Administration reported that deliveries of natural gas to customers had reached a monthly all-time high in... Safe Bulkers completes five scrubber retrofits The charter market was weak in the first half of the year, but since then the Baltic Exchange index has... Sovcomflot completes LNG-fuelled tanker crossing of northern sea route The vessel, part of the company's Green Funnel series, crossed the NSR as part of its commercial voyage from the...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
LA-LB port terminals: Empty containers only peak season challenge Cosco, CN extend intermodal pact Carriers driving container data standardization New Orleans attracts second direct Asian service UP nixes plan to fine trucks for missed appointments Shippers delaying US truck drivers longer: survey 2M Asia-Europe service suspension signals weak market Slower growth, IMO tests stabilizing container shipping sector Maersk rolls out single customs process flow to US, Canada shippers

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Doosan engine order restarts Ouhua Shipbuilding newbuilds Brokers caution post-bankruptcy Ouhua Shipbuilding faces a sceptical Asian market Ultra Deep Solutions powers ahead with newbuilding plans Diving support and construction vessel niche player invites yards to bid on its biggest vessel yet Berge Bulk buys five-year-old capesize in fleet renewal move Sale price appears to reflect the firmer capesize freight market has yet to lift asset values Sheriff preps Singapore auction for Brightoil bunker tankers Sales set to test demand for the vessel type ahead of IMO 2020 Hermitage Offshore still in red Hermitage Offshore stayed in the red in the second quarter. The Scorpio Group-backed, New York-traded offshore vessel owner reported a $4m loss for the second three months of 2019, alongside a $0.22 loss per share, deeper than the $0.13 loss per share consensus. Equinor swoops for North Sea supply ships The company booked $12.7m in charter revenue for the quarter while vessel operating expenses Tidewater's Rynd hanging it up Tidewater chief executive John Rynd is retiring. The New York-traded offshore giant announced the move after the close of trading Wednesday, effective immediately. He will be replaced by Quintin Kneen, the company's current chief financial officer. Tidewater CEO Rynd preaches discipline as offshore recovers Rynd took over the top spot at Houston-based Tidewater in February 2018, seven months af LPG bunkering begins to win favour from VLGC shipowners Owners who want to play the long game in low-carbon shipping are more interested in the alternative fuel than those simply seeking to meet IMO 2020 rules US lashes out at 'oil-for-terror' network with round of sanctions Shipping warned as tensions between the west and Iran heighten Trafigura sheds yet another suezmax after Frontline deal Spain's Ondimar believed to have picked up trader's Chinese-built vessel Shell launches hunt for US and Caribbean LNG bunker vessels Energy major extends its global reach but this time is seeking two Jones Act ships Navig8 deepens links with Metrostar and Transmed Shipmanager extends fixture of Metrostar aframax pair and goes back to Transmed for second VLCC SSY grows its LNG team with broker hire and more to come Shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is building up its LNG expertise with a new hire in Asia and more to come in London. Director Toby Dunipace, who heads the LNG department at SSY, said Scott Leong is joining this month to work out of Singapore alongside broker Josh Choo. SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights Leong was formerly with BW LPG, where he worked for four years, UKMTO: two skiffs followed ship off Iran UK body warns of incident involving unidentified vessel. UK recovers record amount of heroin from Maersk boxship The UK's National Crime Agency has recorded its largest-ever heroin bust off a Maersk boxship. Law enforcement said Wednesday that it tracked nearly 1.3 tonnes of the drug - street value £120m ($164.2m) - from Felixstowe to Rotterdam after the ship dropped anchor in the UK 30 August. Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship Golden Ocean capesize caught up in cocaine bust The National Crime Age Nordic market sees growth from shipowners attracted to service Vessel owners are increasingly turning to dedicated insurance providers in northern Europe for their hull cover OGK continues Turkish OSV spending spree Turkish owner snaps up three supply ships as country's fleet expands. Convex converges on marine insurance Self-proclaimed 'insurance company of the future' is ready to pile some of its abundant capital into an improving marine market Jens Martin Jensen signs in at New Fortress Energy One-time Frontline CEO relocates to Miami to join Wes Edens' growing team on LNG CSIC chairman Hu retires ahead of merger between Chinese shipbuilding giants The retirement news suggests CSSC chairman Lei Fanpei may lead the merged entity Yangzijiang highlights new bulker orders amid spooked investors The Chinese shipyard is continuing its efforts to reassure investors that it remains "business as usual". Shipping can reap the rewards of embracing its 'social purpose' Overturning the monetarist shibboleth of shareholder primacy comes with sacrifices but it could be used to the industry's long-term benefit GasLog signs up for first FSU deal with Panama power project Peter Livanos-led company opts to convert open vessel as it looks at the future use of its existing vessels Tough love at Lloyd's could help marine markets finally take off Major doubts hang over whether rate improvements can be sustained in the long term following the restructuring at Lloyd's of London Torstein Hagen launches cruiseship voyage record attempt Viking Cruises supremo says current trip is double its previous longest Sovcomflot forms new LNG carrier company with Novatek Russian owner and producer teaming up on shipowning, design and construction. Lemissoler to sell off older vessels as it awaits deliveries Cyprus-based company braces for fleet renewal amid robust S&P activity for supramaxes Hanssons dissolve family company but keep NAT shares Herbjorn and Alexander Hansson are dissolving the family's investment company, High Seas, after significant losses. High Seas owns the family's shares in tanker company Nordic American Tankers and the offshore company Hermitage Offshore Services, where the share prices have fallen sharply on the New York Stock Exchange. Over the three years, the family company has booked losses of close to NOK HHI seeks green light from Japan for DSME mega-merger South Korean shipbuilder takes another step towards its $1.6bn takeover of DSME. Samsung forms joint venture for new Russian tankers South Korean shipbuilder also signs contract to design series of 15 Arctic 2 LNG carriers Preferred share payout holds down first half performance at Top Ships Top Ships reported a deeper loss for the second half as a dividend on preferred shares issued to its chief executive pushed its bottom line lower. The Evangelos Pistiolis-led company reported a $15.2m loss attributable to common shareholders after the New York close Tuesday, deeper than the $6.6m loss for the first half of 2018. Top Ships plaintiffs appeal dismissal of fraud suit Top Ships move Freeport LNG debuts as first commissioning cargo sails Another new US liquefaction plant swings into action as eyes turn to Elba Island for next start up Iran to release seven crew from Stena Impero Five Indians, a Latvian and a Russian to be freed from tanker on humanitarian grounds. RSA Luxembourg's Richard Turner urges marine sector to embrace change Underwriters and brokers need to learn new skills, says IUMI chairman Richard Turner, who is pushing the marine industry to welcome advances in technology Eurobulk offloads 20-year-old panamax bulker as prices firm An undisclosed buyer is said to have paid $6.5m for the Tsuneishi-built vessel Blue Wall fleet halved after fourth ship sale this year Yet another ship owned by George and Stathis Gourdomichalis' Blue Wall Shipping has been sold - reducing its fleet to four vessels, down from eight at the beginning of the year. The company's clients - some of whom have been embroiled in legal struggle with a charterer - have shed four of Blue Wall's ships since March in deals that raised about $23m. Second Gourdomichalis bulker seized in ship a More chemical tankers on the menu for EAT Malaysian owner wants extra capacity for Petronas' new refinery project. CMA CGM linked to sale of CMAT terminal assets China Merchants tipped as buyer as Lars Kastrup reportedly leads disposal effort. Equinor to groom digital OSV chartering start-up Norwegian oil firm's accelerator offers funds and access to a network of experts at Oslo boot camp Stena confirms three-year LNG carrier charter But Swedish owner does not specify whether Total has taken vessel. Hyunsung MCT inks debut ship order South Korean company kickstarts alternative fuel push with ro-pax deal. South East Asia crude import growth to cool in 2019 Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar have been good for tankers, but Indonesia less so, says Clarksons Keppel launches Singapore's first dual-fueled bunker tanker Sinanju-owned vessel on track to start supplying IMO compliant fuels in early 2020 Turkish man jailed for exporting US marine equipment to Iran US judge said procurement for military purposes represented a "serious threat" to US national security Markel International optimistic over Asian insurance market Underwriter working at Lloyd's platform in Asia says the region's prospects are good Eastern Pacific lands MSC charter for LNG-fuelled boxship sextet Latest deal means all of Idan Ofer company's boxship newbuildings are chartered out Vogemann linked to eight bulkers at Taizhou Kouan One of Germany's oldest shipowners has signed up for an order that will substantially increase its owned fleet

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Lack of railcar demand in spotlight at investor conference With rail traffic lower year-over-year and PSR initiatives in full swing, it's understandable that soft railcar demand attracted attention at an investor conference. Dorian poised to hit eastern Canada and the Port of Halifax Category 1 storm still poses danger as it reaches Maritimes over the weekend, forecasters warn. FreightWaves opens up free SONAR access in the midst of Hurricane Dorian SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. Old Dominion posts weak August results; ArcBest reports sluggish July-August numbers Old Dominion, ArcBest report sluggish monthly Ware2Go adds DIY tools to augment on-demand fulfillment services Ware2Go unveils four DIY tools to make distribution center site selections more effective J.B. Hunt provides some optimism, less doom at investor conference The outlook from JBHT was notably better than the concern around the lack of an uptick in seasonal demand that many carriers expressed at multiple... Railroads see headwinds cutting volumes for rest of 2019 Slumping coal demand, trade wars and a competitive truck market are weighing on rail volumes for the remainder of the year. Destruction to Bahamas ports, airports complicates relief efforts Logistics providers and non-governmental relief groups are facing difficulties getting large quantities of emergency supplies and personnel into the Bahamas because the runways and ports... Maritime regulators to weigh opposing views on port automation Labor unions claim the effect on jobs is not being properly considered. Detention time rising as drivers wait longer to load and unload Women drivers wait longer to load and unload their freight than their male counterparts because they are less prone to pitching a fit over delays. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/4 East futures lanes little changed on the uncertainty of Dorian; SEA to LAX firms Steep rise in recorded supply chain thefts in EMEA region Data on recorded cargo thefts in the EMEA region shows an alarming increase this year, with it crossing €55 million in the first half of... Cargo airlines prepare for Brexit demand spike Air cargo carriers are expecting a demand surge for scheduled and charter capacity if the British government overcomes opposition in Parliament and proceeds with a... Dry bulk rates are far outpacing earnings and shares Companies like Safe Bulkers are booking their ships at considerably higher rates, yet investor interest remains muted. Turkish businessman sentenced for Iran export conspiracy Resit Tavan, owner of Istanbul-based Ramor Dis Ticaret Ltd., will spend 27 months in jail for conspiring to export U.S. marine equipment to Iran. Cargolux joins air cargo's digital shift Europe's air cargo industry has not been the quickest when it comes to embracing the digital world, but efforts are being made to catch up.... Today's Pickup: South Africa violence highlights deadly campaign against foreign truckers President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges to crack down on xenophobic violence, which has claimed the lives of more than 200 foreign truckers since 2018. Commentary: Cross-border cargo insurance is a great challenge for North American competitiveness Editor's note: Kenneth Smith Ramos is a former chief negotiator for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for the Mexican government. He is currently a partner at... Treasury set to expand sanctions for Ortega regime The Office of Foreign Assets Control said additional trade regulations will take aim at the Nicaraguan president and his regime for the ongoing use of... Hurricane Dorian still on track to damage Southeast coast Ports, coastal communities in southeastern U.S. still at risk from Dorian damage through rest of the week. Navistar crushes third quarter revenue and profit projections Navistar International Corp. blew past revenue and earnings estimates for its third fiscal quarter. It is reducing production but expects to gain market share in... Cargo volumes down at Schiphol The Amsterdam airport did report an €18 million year-over-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2019. Maintenance 201: Being proactive about vehicle maintenance How to avoid breakdowns and repairs with preventive maintenance 'Faster, cheaper, better:' Richard Greening explores blockchain FreightWaves CEO & Founder Craig Fuller talks with Richard Greening, the Global Technical Director for the DDC Group. The DDC Group provides digitization and processing... 'Brexit' and the US-China trade war drag on European freight markets Although consumption rates in Europe have remained durable and kept cargo demand reasonably buoyant this year, the U.S.-China trade war and 'Brexit' are casting dark... Auto manufacturers invest in a carless future Auto manufacturers remain a proponent of autonomy, even if what they're manufacturing are varieties of electric scooters and bikes. Port Report: Ocean shipping rates reflecting September optimism Forwarders and ocean carriers are betting a major holiday in Asia and seasonal inventory building at U.S. retailers will provide a boost to container shipping...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
NWE Urals' slide continues after fuel oil crack hits 8-year low The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack hit an eight-year low on Monday and fell further on Tuesday, as refineries start cutting back production of HSFO. Tight barge availability limits bunker fuel delivery at Malta port: sources Limited barge availability was causing congestion at Malta and limiting prompt delivery of bunker fuel at the port, suppliers said. NWE 0.1% gasoil cargoes hit 9-month high, following barge, paper markets up Cargoes of 0.1% sulfur gasoil in Northwest Europe strengthened to a nine-month high of a $3/mt premium to ICE low sulfur gasoil futures Tuesday. August 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts MOC traded volumes drop 8% on month Some 546,000 mt of 3.5% RMG 380 CST fuel oil traded in the Platts MOC in August, well above the year-to-date monthly average of about 479,000 mt, but lower than July's 594,000 mt and June's 784,000 mt. N Sea Mariner crude to load first four cargoes in Oct: sources The North Sea heavy crude Mariner is set to load its first four cargoes in October, according to a copy of the preliminary loading program seen by S&P Global Platts Wednesday. US sanctions Iran oil shipping network, warns maritime industry to avoid risks The Treasury Department warned the global maritime industry to avoid dealing with the individuals, companies and vessels on the list or face sanctions. FUTURES 5: Crude rallies on equities strength, tightening inventories Crude futures climbed Wednesday, driven by expectations that US supplies would tighten and by a rise in equities. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Global Risk Management Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker spread widens in Q3 ahead of IMO 2020 "I'm expecting record high premiums to come off, but I'm not expecting any substantial drop for now," a bunker supplier said.

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PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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:
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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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