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BRIEFS

August 6, 2019

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Panama Canal implements 10 knot speed limit to save the whales As trade war hits Asia-US rates, capacity withdrawn on Europe routes China makes good on vow to buy US farm products ahead of trade talks Huawei Technologies first half revenues rise 23pc to US$58.3 billion NYK back in the black with quarterly profit rising to US$84.10 million Hamburg inland boxes up 20pc, growth hindered by low water on the Elb Gdansk lifts record 27.3 million tonnes in first half, closes in on Petersburg World shipowners urge restraint after Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz British Airways locked in negotiations to avert strike by pilots SIA profit falls 20.7pc to U$80.7 million as revenues rise 6.7pc China disputes FedEx on 'misdirected' Huawei parcels, continues probe

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AUGUST 5, 2019
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II increases rail service to major inland logistics hub HFW expands Singapore shipping practice with key hire Höegh Autoliners loads longest break-bulk unit on RoRo in Ennore MOL launches working group for zero emission alternative fuel PSA International acquires Halterm Container Terminal in Canada ZEAMARINE secures largest contract to date Coal imports likely to rise by 13 pc to 185 mt in 2019 APM Terminals keen on enhancing trucker experience Quarterly port customers meet held at JNPT to discuss various strategic initiatives under way Ship agents welcome Mumbai Port's decision to raise draught level to dock vessels during low tides India only major Asian nation growing its export share since start of tariff wars in 2018

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Pontic lure for Circle

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AUGUST 5, 2019
'Trouble ahead' for carriers as US/China trade spat heats up again ASEAN road specialists get a boost as trade war escalates and factories shift Major shippers quick to form a link with new IBM blockchain solution K Line hit with record $23.5m fine in latest car carrier cartel probe HK protests spread to airport cargo operations Supply chain radar: Ship-shape at UPS? There's a back story... Against the odds: Sympathy for the devil

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AUGUST 5, 2019
J.F. Brennan Company named a "Great Place to Work" for third consecutive year La Crosse, Wis., based marine construction firm, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., has been awarded a Great Place to Work certification from international research and analytics company, Great Place to Work, with 96 VIDEO: Auckland orders world's first all electric ship-handling tug New Zealand's Ports of Auckland Ltd has signed a contract with the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of an innovative new vessel. The RSD-E Tug 2513 will be the first fully-electric K-Line's criminal cartel conduct brings hefty Australian fine Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K-Line) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct and ordered by Australia's Federal Court to pay a fine of A$34.5 million (about US$23.4 million). The SEACOR buys out minority partner in SEA-Vista SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH) reports that it has become the sole owner of its consolidated SEA-Vista joint venture, acquiring through a subsidiary the 49% interest that had been owned by an affiliate MOL looks at synthetic methanol as a future fuel Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is looking at synthetic methane as a fuel offering a possible path to meeting IMO GHG reduction targets. The Japanese shipping giant has joined the Carbon Capture Some seafarers to get double pay in Strait of Hormuz The U.K.'s Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) has temporarily designated the Strait of Hormuz as a High-Risk Area from August 2, following government advice to avoid the area unless accompanied by U.K.

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AUGUST 5, 2019
UK joins US-led mission to protect Strait of Hormuz The focus of the new mission sidelines plans for a standalone Europe-led coalition and aligns UK towards US operations and... 'Ships for shares' deals set to boost shipping M&A activity So-called 'ships for shares' deals involve handing over vessels to a listed company instead of going for an initial public... New Greek government aims to speed up port privatisation Newly-installed Greek shipping minister Ioannis Plakiotakis has said that the government intends to speed up upgrading of the country's maritime... Performance Shipping takes first former Maersk tanker Two tankers to join the existing company fleet of four container vessels comprising two post-panamaxes and two panamaxes Belfast yard Harland and Wolff to enter administration Norwegian owners Dolphin Drilling fail to find buyer and BDO is called in to act as administrator, ending 158 years... M/Maritime takes delivery of Mitsui ultramax Expanding Greece-based M/Maritime continues to develop its Japanese-built dry bulk fleet with its fifth ultramax and 10th vessel overall on... Demolition rates hit lowest point for nearly two years Payment for dirty tankers per long ton light displacement (LDT) in the Karachi to Chittagong area slumped to between $388.75... Liner reliability improves markedly in second quarter Carriers have come increasingly under the spotlight for service reliability, following their worst year on record in 2018 Singamas completes sale of dry box business to Cosco Shipping Takeover deal will make Cosco Shipping's container making unit the world's second-largest player in the sector, second to only China... World boxship fleet update: ULC deliveries boost fleet capacity Scrapping takes a back seat as new vessels see boxship fleet capacity sitting at over 22.m teu MOL sets up working group for zero-emission alternative fuel The group will also engage in study and promotion of the fuel in co-operation with other industries, companies and government... Daily Briefing UK freeport plans to 'turbo-charge' economy receive underwhelming reception \| Latest tariffs in US-China trade war unlikely to boost box... Global shipowners urge immediate action in Strait of Hormuz The organisations will continue to work with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the region WOAC designates Strait of Hormuz as High-Risk Area The temporary agreement applies to all vessels entered into the UK Chamber and the clauses are invoked if flag state...

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AUGUST 5, 2019
LA-LB ports say off-dock chassis storage yards essential Mexican port chief promotes container cabotage COO Tibbetts to leave Virginia port Trucking searches for 2020 vision Modernization drives flow boost for India's BMCT Container contract reliability efforts gaining traction Capacity cuts, price hikes lift Asia-Europe rates Green container shipping can make economic sense

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AUGUST 5, 2019
Scales are tilted in favour of European recyclers, says Sharma Door remains open for inclusion of Indian yards on Europe's approved list India's demo yards clean up their act, says GMS boss Profits and productivity have risen as compliance with the Hong Kong Convention has spread, says Anil Sharma KSS adds VLGCs worth $148m at Hyundai Heavy South Korean shipowner's latest newbuildings are chartered out to Turkey's BGN International US blames training for fatal 2017 tanker-navy destroyer crash The Singapore Strait crash killed 10 US Navy sailors and injured 48 others Shipping stocks pummeled as trade war escalates Shipping stocks took a beating Monday, while the stock market had its worst day of 2019 thanks to new volleys fired in the US-China trade war. The S&P 500 and Dow Industrial Average both slid nearly 3%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.47% as China allowed the yuan to drop below 7 per dollar. Tanker demand escapes direct impact from Trump's latest tariff rhetoric Shipping stocks drop as Trump' US Customs 'very focused' on cybersecurity Cybersecurity is one of US Customs and Border Protection's top security challenges in protecting the maritime industry from outside threats, according to agency officials. Like several other sectors, it enjoys the speed and volume with which digital information systems send and store data, but at the risk of being exposed to bad actors, said Troy Miller, director of the New York field office. "M UK to join US shipping defense coalition The UK is set to join the US in its efforts to safeguard commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The British government announced Monday afternoon that the Royal Navy will assist the US Navy in the highly-sensitive waterway in an "international maritime security mission" following recent strife in the region. "The UK is determined to ensure her shipping is protected from unlawful Administrators appointed to Harland & Wolff in buyer search Closure threat faces Belfast shipbuilder but workers continue urging government to renationalise yard US investor Varde Partners tipped to sell brace of veteran VLCCs Finance specialist Varde Partners is said to be selling two of its three VLCCs at firm prices. The Hyundai Samho built 319,000-dwt Energy R and Power D (both built 2003) are reported tied up on subjects for $28.5m. Neda and Ridgebury VLCCs fetch premium prices from conversion buyer Yinson Varde Partners plots long-term stay in shipping industry hit by dislocation in funding The figure compares Global Ship Lease looks to refinance chunk of $900m debt Listed owner targets savings of $10m per year on major credit facility Russia shipping oil to Venezuela via Malta STS Vortexa says 435,000 tonnes of oil products transferred to end of June. Winners and losers exposed by new dry bulk benchmark study Pangaea Logistics tops 21 other public companies in its ability to deliver earnings over market expectations Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition has taken another step in its VLCC fleet renewal with the sale of a veteran vessel. Angeliki Frangou eyes up VLCC options to renew Navios Acquisition fleet Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC to Nathalin New York-listed Navios Acquisition has offloaded the 305,000-dwt Nave Electron (built 2002), market sources say. A price in excess of $ Reed Smith: Iran detours pose collision risk Lawyer Richard Gunn says avoiding Iranian waters could congest an already busy channel. Seacor buys out Sea-Vista tanker joint venture Seacor Holdings has added some petroleum and chemical tankers to its owned Jones Act fleet. The Charles Fabrikant-led diversified owner has acquired a 49% interest in Sea-Vista, which operates nine petroleum and chemical tankers under the Seabulk name, for $106m. Seacor, which previously owned 51% through a joint venture, bought the remaining stake from an affiliate of Avista Capital Partners. K Line develops LNG-fuelled 'Wozmax' Japanese owner teams with Namura Shipbuilding for new bulker design Ince names new managing partners in London Law firm promotes Nick Goldstone and Michael Volikas following Gordon Dadds takeover. ESL Shipping's supramaxes turn in loss Finnish owner's parent Aspo to lower second quarter profit guidance. Vale's return may boost capesize rates, but can rally be sustained? Although freight rates could hit $30,000 per day again, analysts fear improvement may be short-lived Benetech takes its tanker tally to 12 with MR unit from Vinalines Michael family-controlled shipowner emerges as buyer of product tanker from Bien Dong Shipping W Marine fuels growth with ship for Indian Ocean trades Sarantitis-founded company returns to its roots, buying 13-year-old panamax Croatia willing to support 3 Maj shipyard State will help Uljanik group shipbuilder resume production. Teenage worker killed in tank barge blast Three others injured in explosion at Ananda Shipyard in Bangladesh. Owners urge action on Hormuz crisis ICS, ECSA and ASA call on international community to stop escalation of tensions in Middle East Gulf. John Fredriksen boosts sale and purchase power with new hire from Torm John Fredriksen has hired Torm's sale and purchase boss at a time the billionaire shipowner is expected to tighten his focus on shipping asset play. Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing Kent Pischiutta has been recruited to handle S&P business for private Fredriksen vehicle Seatankers and other group companies, including Frontline, Golden Ocean and Ship Finan Seafarers set for double pay as Strait of Hormuz declared 'high risk' area Unions and employers come to agreement over danger money for crew Master tested after ship grounded twice Alcohol detected after breath test on master in Latvia. Iran seizes 'tanker' over fuel smuggling Government claims to have seized foreign vessel carrying oil to "some Arab countries." Fewer tanker orders offer prospect of major rate improvements Contracting has slowed amid challenging rate environment, says Poten & Partners Jurong opens new storage facility with eye on IMO 2020 New terminal designed to handle clean petroleum products, including low-sulphur bunker fuels SGX to drop LNG indices due to low participation Sling indices said to have faced competition from more established pricing agencies

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AUGUST 5, 2019
Latest tariff threat could cause spike in transpacific container rates Drewry estimates the latest tariff threat could affect 4 million TEUs of cargo from China to the U.S. Shipowners call for 'freedom of navigation' Three international organizations urge an end to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranians seize another oil carrier. JAXPORT containerized cargo up 89% since 2013 A new report touts the economic benefits from the Florida port and underscores the importance of a harbor-deepening project to accommodate increasingly larger ships. Mexico accused of dumping tomatoes The Florida Tomato Exchange said it looks forward to showing U.S. trade officials that it "has been injured by the surging unfairly traded Mexican imports." US adds sanctions for Russian spy poisoning The State, Treasury and Commerce departments will implement various export and financial transaction restrictions on Russia. Executive Moves: Crowley and CCM More cross-border freight flows to Canada BNSF sees slight revenue uptick

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AUGUST 5, 2019
FUTURES: Crude lower amid concerns over US-China trade tensions "Crude oil futures were lower as global economic outlook dimmed over an escalation in US-China trade tensions," an analyst at Phillip Futures said. Neste ramps up sustainable fuel production capacity in Singapore The expansion will increase Neste's renewable product overall capacity in Singapore by up to 1.3 million mt per annum.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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