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November 5, 2019

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Asia-Europe soars 19pc to US$707/TEU, USWC up 17pc to $1,588/FEU CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU peak season surcharge November 15 New port chief: East coast PANYNJ better protected from trade war Malaysia seeks Johor-S'pore rail, but at 36pc off US$756 million cost Trump urges Boris, Farage to team up and drop the EU-approved deal Services to India generated 105,000 TEU for Hamburg in Q1, up 17pc Virginia begins Phase I of 55-foot dredging project ahead of schedule Kerry Logistics sets up UK's Smiffys with Ningbo DC to the world India farmers engaged in nationwide protest against 16-nation trade deal Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services Global Maritime Forum focuses on safe, sustainable solutions IAG Cargo blames global slowdown for 9pc quarterly revenue decline Dachser Air & Sea certified for pharma shipments on three continents Envirotainer upgrades its Liege station to handle RAP e2 containers Qatar Hamad Airport to build cargo terminal to support Qatar Airways China's first aerotropolis to be built within the Zhengzhou Airport

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Bahri inks MoU for sustainable development First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra to test alternate route to North-East Further disruption in container rates likely, says analysis Lodestar & Swire Shipping in joint break-bulk service between New Zealand & North Asia Milaha partners with Microsoft to build smart logistics platform New Indonesia-Singapore / Malaysia-Thailand service from Nov. 12 Qwyk signs collaborative deal with Chain.io Coal imports up in April-Sept. Hambantota International Port in TSA with NYK Port of New Orleans delivers its annual State of the Port luncheon Portall Infosystems in tie-up with GMLS for e-learning platform Trincomalee port being augmented Finance Minister launches IT initiative for improved monitoring & pace of Customs clearance of imported goods Agricultural exports down India to appeal against WTO dispute panel's ruling on MEIS & EPCG India will meet $ 5 tn economy goal faster than expected, says US Treasury Secretary Controlling free market is damaging South Asia moving towards becoming the centre of global growth, says IMF

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"It's essential to earn our money" Fastest rail link between China and Germany New direct route to Ireland New responsibilities at K Line First batch of Chinese locomotives arrives in Africa Cosco enjoys a convincing Q3/2019 Qantas launches Cairns - Hong Kong cargo connection Ceva Logistics strengthens its presence in Sri Lanka Jaxport COO earns industry certification USA: truckload carrier expands its intermodal footprint Processing more cars at Philaport Cancelled after 50 years of service "Curiosity of the Day" Leschaco's branches in Belgium and Brazil gain AEO status Eight HEVs help transporting exceptional loads Tarros holds network meeting K Line's woodchip carrier to set sail in 2022

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
DP World and CMA CGM's Terminal Link form JV for new berths at Le Havre Air freight peak season is 'picking up nicely' - or is it? Maersk targets forwarders as digital-first revolution spreads in Latin America Cargo airlines cut back on routes and aircraft as soft market hits hard DHL GF opens new 'competence centres' as China-Europe rail traffic grows Michelle Ho appointed new president of UPS China Rudolf Steiner and Mark Skinner move into leading EMEA roles at Swissport Supply chain radar: DSV & K+N vs XPO & CHRW et al - Europeans beat Americans to the punch

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Hornblower enters the U.K. tour boat market Chicago-based Hornblower Cruises & Events has completed its purchase of City Cruises, the U.K.'s biggest tour boat operator. The milestone deal extends the Hornblower Group's international footprint into the U.K. market for VIDEO: World's largest floating wind turbine sets sail The world's largest floating offshore wind turbine, an 8.4-megawatt (MW) an ABS-classed unit, recently departed for its final destination, the WindFloat Atlantic wind farm, 20 kilometers off the Portuguese coast of Viana Eastern Shipbuilding launches RApport 2400 tug for E.N. Bisso Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. recently launched the RApport 2400 tug C.D. White, a ship-assist / escort tug for E.N. Bisso & Son Inc. of New Orleans LA. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. Coast Guard halts another illegal charter operation The Coast Guard continues its crack down on illegal charter boat operations. Among the latest caught in the net is a 75-foot pleasure craft carrying 22 passengers that was boarded Saturday, Nov. Havyard Group and PowerCell working on most powerful maritime fuel cell system yet Gothenburg headquartered PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a contract with Norway's Havyard Group ASA to develop the design the technical specifications for a zero-emissions fuel cell system. The aim is to design Gulf of Guinea: Pirates seize nine crew from JJ Ugland bulker Pirates kidnapped nine crew members from the 58,105 dwt JJ Ugland owned bulker Bonita early on Saturday when the vessel was at anchor of Cotonou, the largest port in Benin. According to

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia A Russian chemical oil tanker exploded on Sunday while anchored Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better 'Current exhaust gas cleaning systems have proven themselves to be reliable, effective means of dramatically improving air emissions without impacting... Pirates abduct four crew members from tanker off Togo The European Navigation-owned product tanker Elka Aristole was attacked by armed men on Monday Chemical tankers to take a hit from EU ban on palm-based biodiesel The EU's demand for palm-based biodiesel is expected to decrease in the long term on concerns about excessive deforestation BW Group reverses position on Hafnia Hafnia slashes offering target from $345m to between $230m and $287.5m, while BW Group scraps $25m share sale Brexit extension relieves pressure on UK logistics sector Latest Brexit delay should not trigger a renewed drive by shippers to secure more warehouse space Carriers hope for trade war truce before next round of tariffs Removal of seasonal, China-produced goods from tariff schedule seen as critical to re-energising transpacific trade Sovcomflot secures lease financing and long charter for Arctic 2 LNG carrier Russian tanker giant agrees lease financing with VEB.RF Group and charter with Novatek for first Arctic 2 LNG carrier Yilport Holdings chief executive Christian Blauert resigns Chairman Robert Yuksel Yildirim will become chief executive until a successor is found Daily Briefing Free to read: Liquid market for LNG still looks some way off \| LNG progress offers lessons for future fuels... Indonesia nickel ore export ban hits supramax rates Rates on voyages from South China via Indonesia back to South China, fell as low as $11,031 per day on... Platts unveils time charter indices for scrubber and non-scrubber bulk carriers The vessel speed and consumption used in these TCE calculations are derived by market survey and reflect market practice for... World boxship fleet update: Slowing growth Low number of deliveries in October keeps boxship fleet in equilibrium despite lack of scrapping Canada's seaports to see 'robust growth' in the coming decade Growing trade at Canada's ports will spur new investment for the main railway links connecting the ports to inland markets... Yangzijiang wins Navibulgar bulker orders The latest orders followed four 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers and three 82,000 dwt dry bulkers which the builder... Capital Product aims for more boxships Other moves may include a name change to better reflect the current business Pirates seize crew from Norwegian bulker in Gulf of Guinea The Ugland-owned Bonita supramax was anchored off Benin when pirates abducted members of the crew

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
PhilaPort counts on volume growth as expansion nears end Maersk's reinvention puts decarbonization at forefront Ag shippers blame ocean carriers, terminals for demurrage Complexities test Indian supply chain reform efforts Tariffs, capacity cuts spark surge in trans-Pacific spot market

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Danaos: Boxship demand will outpace supply in 2020 Danaos Corp expects boxship demand to exceed supply next year, marking the first time that has happened in almost a decade. The New York-listed owner is forecasting up to a 4% spike in containerised trade in 2020, based on the International Monetary Fund's outlook for 3.5% GDP growth next year. Meanwhile, boxship capacity worldwide is set to grow only 3%, chief executive Dr John Coustas said. D US removes tanker and owner from Venezuela sanctions blacklist The US government has removed a ship and its one-time owner from its list of sanctioned entities. Marshall Islands-registered Monsoon Navigation Corp and the 106,200-dwt aframax Oceano (built 1994) are off the blacklist maintained by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (Ofaq), the agency said Monday. Sanctioned Cosco subsidiaries back off troublesome tankers The two wer Trio chase owner after runaway heavylift vessel crashes Three companies are seeking more than $6.5m from a group of heavylift companies after its vessel got loose on the Sabine River in May. In two lawsuits, the trio accuse Versabar, Versamarine and Versabuild of negligence after the VB-10,000 broke away from its moorings during a storm that battered east Texas. Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company o Regulatory delays put brake on US windfarm vessel gold rush Billions still beckon for first-movers, but uncertainty remains in a sector that is approaching tipping point, lawyer says We must adapt to change or we will become extinct, LOC boss warns Specialist technical consultancy and salvage company is trying to help shape the future, rather than simply keeping up with industry trends P&I clubs 'brace' themselves for IMO 2020 risk as deadline looms Shipowners will require compliance cover for the new fuel rules but many of the potential pitfalls remain unknown Kuok launches offer to take POSH private The Kuok family has launched a bid to acquire all the outstanding shares in PACC Offshore Services Holding (POSH), one of Asia's largest operators of offshore support vessels. Nine ships could hit sales block as POSH winds up joint venture The voluntary conditional cash offer is being undertaken by Quetzal Capital, a vehicle formed by certain members of the Kuok Group of companies. Quetzal is o Court backs insurers in general average battle after MPP grounding Navalmar UK misses out as high court judge says "actionable" fault means nothing is payable Maduro pledges cash to finish ARS tanker pair Venezuelan president to revive Argentinean order after yard's union leaders approached him in restaurant WinGD: shipowners will need to trial new fuels by 2030 to hit IMO 2050 targets Emissions expert says the industry must get an early look at alternative bunkers, or carbon goals will be missed Court lines up sale of EMAS Offshore anchor-handler Lewek Teal could be sold in Namibia in dispute with shiprepair yard Bank of China, ICBC set up shop in Greece Shipping believed to be key driver of Chinese lenders' decision to establish Athens branches Four abducted and one wounded in second pirate attack off West Africa Second piracy attack in three days in waters off West Africa Havyard Group developing hydrogen fuel cells for ferries Norway's Havyard Group and PowerCell Sweden are jointly developing a zero-emissions fuel cell system that could be deployed on a Havila Kystruten ferry in the future. Havyard losses greater than expected, risks breaching loan covenants Stockholm-based PowerCell develops and manufactures hydrogen-powered fuel cells that produce electricity and heat with no emissions other than water. The two c Lixin makes newbuild breakthrough with bulker order Chinese shipyard reported to have inked its first major vessel order from domestic company Mississippi mix-up costs bulker charterer in arbitration ruling Tribunal backs owner despite invalid notice of readiness ahead of a grounding Hafnia downsizes Oslo share placement due to 'tanker stock volatility' Hafnia's largest shareholder BW Group has had a change of heart and now plans to build, not shrink, its stake in the product tanker owner. Broker GRS opens up in Japan with COLI venture Specialist renewables shipping shop makes good on Asian expansion plan Novellas Union joint venture offloads last five product tankers Lenders sell final vestiges of partnership between Union Maritime and Apollo Global Management Sovcomflot locks in financing and charter for first Zvezda Arc7 Russian shipowner to build pilot Arc7 for Arctic LNG 2 project at domestic yard, with a little help from South Korea Finaval master breaks leg on aframax Captain of Neverland Dream evacuated in rough seas off France Singapore arrests 11 seafarers in bunker probe Crew from two tugs held for alleged illegal transaction First Steamship signs deal for new kamsarmax Taiwanese owner paying $33.5m for latest bulker acquisition. Three killed in explosion on Russian tanker Chief officer and two others thrown from Zaliv Amerika off Nakhodka EU ban on palm-based biodiesel expected to hurt chemical tankers Volume of palm oil trade on the Southeast Asia-Europe route to decline from 2019, says Drewry Nine crew taken hostage from JJ Ugland bulker off Benin Norwegian shipowner said incident took place early Saturday off port of Cotonou Platts launches dual TCEs for scrubber, non-scrubber ships Indexes to reflect average difference between returns for respective routes under each vessel class

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Horrible revenues reported by container maker/lessor COSCO Shipping Development It's an income statement of two halves for COSCO Shipping Development, which both leases container ships while also making and leasing ocean shipping boxes. Revenues... Uber Freight continues to grow network, but losses widen Uber Freight sees loads more than double on a year-over-year basis, but the division's losses increased as well. Investors will now likely mull over these... UPS expects soaring holiday returns; peak day 26% higher than 2018 UPS expects tsunami of returns this holiday season Uber, Lyft defend independent contractor model on Capitol Hill Uber plans to release safety report by end of the year. California Trucking Association VP urges caution on electric truck manufacturing standard The rule would require half of all new medium- and heavy duty truck sales sold in California by 2030 to be zero-emissions vehicles. Today's pickup: Logistics and analytics: A perfect marriage; central casting takes its lumps at UPS. Logistics and analytics are a perfect marriage, U.S. Chamber wants action not words on trade. Central casting fails at UPS as CEO heir apparent unexpectedly... US Navy officer, wife face charges of attempted illegal export False submission of shipment information in the U.S. government's Automated Export System helps sink scheme to smuggle military-style inflatable boats and engines to China, according... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/4 After Friday's trading session, volatility appears to be creeping back into the Trucking Freight Futures market. BNSF's third-quarter net earnings grow Lower operating expenses helped to increase profits. IAG to acquire Air Europa in all-cash deal Acquisition strengthens IAG's position in South American market TRATON Group warns of intensifying trucking slump despite higher Q3 results Truck maker TRATON Group S reported higher revenue and profit for the first nine months of the year, but warned of a tougher 2020 with... CBP issues penalty-mitigation guidelines for wood packaging violations U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports keep watch for untreated wood packaging in cargo shipments to prevent the spread of wood-boring pests. Tech Connections: Limited interaction between demand and supply creates downstream inefficiencies With shippers and carriers unable to predict rates or capacity in the spot market from month to month, can a better alternative be developed by... Quick burst of early-week snow for the Rockies Several inches of snowfall, very slick roads for portions of the northern Rockies. Minor freight movement delays possible. How Signal Ocean's software is transforming ship chartering An exclusive interview with Greece's Ioannis Martinos on what's next for Signal Ocean. Ecommerce drives 3Q gains at Canada's Cargojet Story updated 11/42019, 2:45 p.m. Canadian overnight air cargo provider Cargojet [TSE: CGJTF] increased its third-quarter adjusted pretax earnings by 24% to $39.1 million compared... Fashion supply chains can reduce counterfeiting and power inequality by adopting blockchain Blockchain as a decentralized and immutable ledger can help stakeholders within fashion supply chains to improve trustability, reduce counterfeit products and increase labor equality across... DHL launches China-Germany rail express Transit times of 10-12 days are promised on the new service from DHL Global Forwarding. Moody's lowers freight rail industry outlook to negative for 2020 The credit ratings firm sees coal and intermodal volumes under continued pressure next year. White Paper - Leveraging the Benefits of Dash Cam Technology This white paper explores the pros and cons that companies consider when deciding whether or not to implement dash cameras. Charges against Russian trucking owner now include bribery, kickbacks, murder-for-hire plot A federal grand jury recently indicted a Russian trucking owner - who is already awaiting trial on charges that include a $150 million military kickback... White Paper - The ROI Behind Freight Visibility This eBook shares the trends and challenges driving visibility in the supply chain today. Diesel's market dominance earns respect but little love With diesel fuel powering 97% of all heavy-duty trucks, it seems silly to predict its industry dominance will end. But don't tell that to California... Visibility into operations is the biggest issue plaguing supply chains Supply chains are now more susceptible than ever to macroeconomic trends and the rise of consumer expectations in the context of last-mile delivery. To alleviate...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Hong Kong-based NewOcean Petroleum delivers first 0.5% marine fuel NewOcean Petroleum has started the supply of low sulfur bunker fuel this month. Crude settles higher, following equities rally Crude futures settled higher Monday, rising with equities. Vopak plans chemical storage expansions; near completion of IMO 2020 capacity Tank storage company Royal Dutch Vopak has delivered most of its fuel oil capacity conversions for IMO 2020. Rotterdam Q3 bunker sales down 5.6% on year on decline in fuel oil sales Open interest for Nov middle distillates on ICE falls 20% on slow demand momentum

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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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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