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September 6, 2019

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Muted growth in global box ship fleet's capacity in August CMA CGM's new peak season surcharges to Apapa and Tin Can China investigates illegal knives sent to Hong Kong via FedEx Cosco plans to invest US$877.5 million to upgrade Piraeus port Three economist teams see China with less than 6pc GDP growth Maersk, MSC blanks AE2 Asia-Europe from October to mid-November Much talk abounds of South Korea's two major shipbuilders merging New York-New Jersey port docks 14,000-TEUer from Asia via Suez NYK concludes long-term charter deal with Total for LNG carriers Now 1,100-foot ships need permission to enter Port of Houston Black Sea Container market volume up 8.52pc in first half of 2019 Panel to meet to discuss ways to optimise port calls to cut pollution The Freight Summit (TFS) returns to Macau on October 8-11 Swire Coke chief Patrick Healy named Cathay Pacific chairman China continues pressure, probes Cathay's empty oxygen bottles Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo drops 9.2pc amid slot shortage Pakistani hosiery shippers seek to protect exports from monsoon

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
GAC wins Best Ship Agency award for second consecutive year Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit ZIM customers to participate in planning & designing its digital tools CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum 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 CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri commences dedicated block train services from ICD Dadri to Mundra Minister calls for customising global learnings & technologies to meet the needs of India's roads & highways sector Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Trade talks with the US in Oct. in Washington, says Chinese Commerce Ministry US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Gefco takes charge More cash - and simultaneously less debt Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik New jetty to reduce number of trucks Massive track investment in UK SF Airlines expands its international network Gruber Logistics opens branch in Poland TK'Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore Switzerland: trend towards customised solutions continues Europe is too big United Cargo returns to India Turnover rises while core net profit drops Trade tensions weigh heavily on air freight business 2000th employee for Seifert Laurels for OPC as a working place Work in progress on the Avon - Kwinana gold rail line "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Some respite for operators as EU extends transport links after Brexit Maersk hedges against shortage of low-sulphur fuel by producing its own Korean Air eyes new routes as a second trade war starts in Asia Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe Analysis: is Azul's fleet sufficient for Mercado Libre's growth? Air cargo volumes remain weak, trade tensions dent outlook US to leave postal union next month More funds for UK post-Brexit customs training, but it's not enough, says BIFA M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd takeover - CSAV and Mr Kühne fighting for control or in concert?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
MacGregor system helps world's biggest box ship max its TEU capacity A MacGregor designed cargo system design, combined with a 24 container wide ship design, takes the total container capacity of the world's largest containership, MSC Güls'n to 23,756 TEU, which is 1,500 Euronav reveals details of IMO 2020 strategy When the IMO 2020 global fuel sulfur cap kicks in on January 1, 2020, tanker giant Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) should have no trouble obtaining compliant fuel. It already has 420,000 metric Schottel delivers propulsion units for BC Ferries battery hybrids Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has delivered propulsion units for two 81 meter road ferries under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, for Canada's BC Ferries. Each will be equipped with two high-efficiency Forty year old ferry back at work following four-month refit Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., has just completed a four-month refit of the Cormorant, a ferry that it delivered in 1979. Since then, the vessel has logged thousands of miles under its keel U.S. Treasury moves against Iranian controlled shipping network The U.S.Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a large shipping network that, it says, "is directed by and financially supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
ExxonMobil agrees strategic co-operation with China Merchants Energy Shipping The companies said the deal will allow them to undertake joint projects in fields including digital transformation, advanced engines, lubricants... IACS head sees alternative fuel as solution to decarbonisation goal Mr Sharma, who assumed the role on July 1, says shipowners will need to make necessary investments by the middle... Maersk agrees Dutch deal for 2020 fuel The production is expected to cover 5%-10% of Maersk's annual fuel needs Petredec orders up to four ethylene carriers Owner orders two 22,000 cu m vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard with options for another two newbuilds Viewpoint: A maritime spectacular Shipping weeks provide huge amount of information, whether you are seeking commercial, legal or technical knowledge ensuring you leave better informed Monjasa carries out ship-to-ship bunkering of VLSFO Monjasa uses product tanker off Portland Port to fuel British-flagged ro-ro vessel The Lloyd's List Podcast: Your insider's guide to London International Shipping Week Paddy Rodgers, the former Euronav chief executive and current director of Royal Museums Greenwich, looks ahead to the London International... Maersk's rail offering shows global strategy firmly on track Maersk plans to more than double its share of the transcontinental rail market between Asia and Europe Oldendorff says bulk carrier disabled in Singapore Strait The capesize vessel was en route to Qingdao from Guaiba Island terminal in Brazil when the incident took place and... Clipper Bulk adds handysizes to fleet Copenhagen-based company says the 2010-built vessels are expected to be delivered in the coming months Euronav secures funding for 2020-compliant fuel oil purchase The company bought 420,000 tonnes of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil and will store them on one... Stena Impero owner says some crew freed by Iran Swedish firm says the seven seafarers are travelling to a safe location but 16 remaining crew members are still held... Samsung Heavy and Zvezda team up to build Arctic-2 LNG carriers Deal comes after the $21bn Arctic LNG-2 plant led by Russian private gas producer Novatek gained its final investment decision... Daily Briefing Free to read: Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew \| Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure... Portsmouth hails wider UK economic impact Study shows that UK port's economic benefits go far beyond the port gates Concerns grow along Atlantic seaboard as Hurricane Dorian crawls northwards 'Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along portions of the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina... Total readies for six month low-sulphur transition Total wants to maintain 'flexibility' either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help... Maersk cyber attack sparked genesis of Digital Container Shipping Association Exposure of the "insanely complex" nature of IT systems drove move towards industry standards Yangzijiang secures more Bocomm Leasing-linked VLOC orders Singapore-listed company has issued 17 share buybacks since mid-August, after the chairman Ren Yuanlin was confirmed to be assisting in...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Prince Rupert gets C$154 million in project funds Manzanillo terminal upgrades on tap for 2020 Carolinas, Virginia bracing for Dorian Index to help shippers counter poor schedule reliability California bill set to reshape drayage landscape New funding to expand Loadsmart's drayage platform Temasek, K+N widen logistics investment pool Maersk secures IMO 2020 fuel at Rotterdam

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Renewed trade talks push shipping stocks up Good news on the trade war front bumped up shipping stocks Thursday. After the US and China announced they would hold trade talks in early October, most New York-listed shipping companies closed the day up. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle China's tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions Among the top performers were Scorpio Tankers, Matson and Kirby Corp. US offering $15m for information on Iranian oil schemes The "unprecedented" plan could pay up to $15m for information on Iranian military activities Seamaster recruits ex-Baltic Exchange veteran Marcus Lee Singapore-based executive lands top job at expanding Chinese shipbroker Scrubbers, eco tonnage still good investments despite weak bunker prices, says Alphatanker Overall fuel costs and the price spreads between compliant fuels and HSFO are still expected to jump on IMO 2020 Veteran NYK museum ship switches to renewable power A 90-year-old NYK museum ship is moving with the times in a switch to renewable power. The Hikawa Maru (built 1930) is moored in front of Yamashita Park in Yokohama. The Japanese shipowner said it is now being powered by electricity sourced from renewable energy, mainly generated by the Hibaritaira Wind Power Plant. "This power plant is covered by Japan's Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Ene Mexico's Empresas Nieto turns shipowner via Hyundai order Enquiry for midsize LPG newbuildings is increasing as market strengthens Maersk secures more low-sulphur fuel in Dutch deal Danish shipping giant moves for further IMO 2020-compliant bunker supplies in Rotterdam Monjasa completes first LSFO ship-to-ship transfer Danish bunker group supplies first low-sulphur fuel after "years of preparation." Petredec signs up with Jiangnan for ethylene quartet Trader-owner says order is a sign of its "strong belief" in growing petrochemical market Frangou family's Maritime Enterprises offers cape for sale A company linked to Greece's Frangou family interests is seeking to take advantage of a red-hot bulker market to offload a 19-year-old capesize vessel. Maritime Enterprises Management has put the 170,800-dwt Hope I (built 2000) - its biggest and oldest ship - up for sale, brokers said. Maritime Enterprises is a successor to Franser Shipping, the first company vehicle established by Angeliki Fran Epic Gas strikes double leaseback deal Singapore owner seals agreement with Japanese company for 2010-built ships to complete refinancing. Thenamaris expands gas carrier orderbook with LPG newbuilds Major Greek owner said to have booked 38,000-cbm double at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Doris Maritime Services to exit shipowning as CDB bulks up Nicholas Wirth has undisclosed new investment targets after fleet sale to a growing Chinese player Elenger muscling in on Baltic LNG bunkering Estonian-owned group steps up supply operations in deal with UECC Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Family company B Skaugen exits joint venture with Switzerland's Massoel OSVs maintain rate recovery as ships redeploy Seabrokers says anchor-handler numbers were at highest levels so far this year in August. DAL/JTE outsources fleets to Hanseatic Unity and Blue Net Three bulkers go to Hanseatic Unity Handysize Pool, and three boxships go to Blue Net Chartering SCI tanker sold for recycling in subcontinent Ankleshwar to be torched after suezmax scrapping hiatus Novatek moves forward with LNG bunkering plan for Rostock A small-scale LNG carrier and bunker vessel are needed for a new supply project from the Cryogas-Vysotsk plant to northern Germany Russian leasing company plots 100 newbuilds to 2031 State-owned STLC plots new cargoships, ferries and dredgers. Stena Bulk says seven crew released in Iran Swedish owner confirms seafarers are travelling to safe location to meet families. TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on its next LNG carrier newbuilding Greek owner set to inch up fleet after fixing its last open new ship to energy major Total Cream of Greek shipping world comes together at Andros Yacht Race For a second straight year, gale-force currents posed a steep challenge for participants at the Andros International Yacht Race. The event, which typically has a strong showing from shipowners, clocked up its 52nd edition this week. Named after its founder and legendary owner John Goulandris, who hailed from the Aegean island, the race attracted several big-name shipping companies that sponsored Novatek green-lights Arctic LNG 2 project for 2023 start-up Company is teaming with Sovcomflot on 17 ice-breaking LNG carriers that will be built in Russia Skuld sees profits plunge on back of increased pooled claims Profits at Skuld haven take a tumble in the first half of this year after an increase in pooled claims. In the first six months of the current 2018/2019 policy year, the Oslo-based protection and indemnity mutual reported a net profit of $2m compared to $14m in the same period in the previous year. Skuld said claims from its own members and increased pool claims under the International Group of Shipowners face off over 'disruption' or 'digital hype' Chinese shipowners debated digital disruption in shipping at today's TradeWinds forum in Shanghai Capital Maritime grabs first-mover role on LNG-fuelled VLCCs Greek owner signs LOI for $1.5bn order for up to 14 dual-fuel ships as it eyes charter and spot business Chinese lessor Minsheng shifts 'from money to tonnage' Growing finance provider says it is moving towards operating more of the ships if finances. Swedish Club earns $17m profit despite rising claims Half-year results helped by healthy investment return Mystery cargoship found drifting in mid-Atlantic HMS Protector investigates fate of unresponsive vessel. Euronav reveals LSFO stockpile and shift on scrubber stance VLCC owner takes on dedicated team to meet challenge of new regulations. WWF Canada comes out against scrubbers Regional office of famous nature conservation charity calls on Ottawa government to take "bold action" CargoSmart and SSE plan boxship reliability benchmark Companies plan to establish index scope and methodology via joint working group Sanoyas Shipbuilding develops LNG-fueled woodchip carrier Mid-size Japanese shipbuilder has already attained AIP from ClassNK for vessel design US offered Adrian Darya 1 captain cash to help seize VLCC Financial Times: State Department officials approached several captains with similar offers Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Trio of handysizes are heading for Clipper Group at an undisclosed price

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Loadsmart loads up $19 million funding for drayage app Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes. Washington Supreme Court upholds wage averaging in trucking industry The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for "non-piece rate" activities.... Safety group calls for Tesla recall after NTSB report Federal agency finds company's "Autopilot" technology played a role in 2018 accident. Getaround seeking $200M on $1.7B valuation The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles. Halifax reports disruptions as Dorian moves toward Canada Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane's arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of "severe impact." UPS incorporates Foreign Trade Zone services into operations; designates four airports as FTZs UPS embeds Foreign Trade Zone capabilities into its operations; designates 4 US airports as FTZs U.S. railroads could face billions in losses as coal demand slumps The decline in U.S. coal production could cost the railroads billions in lost revenue. Additional suppliers reveal investments in Nikola's fuel cell-electric trucks Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean... Contrarian peak season call from Universal Logistics While management teams at some of the nation's largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics... Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases. FreightFriend introduces new carrier search feature Finding reliable, trustworthy transportation partners is a challenge for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs in today's logistics industry. Search tools currently on the market only allow... Container ships wait on Southeast port reopenings after Dorian Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules. Commentary: Hurricane Dorian and thinking about extreme weather events Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather. FreightWaves provides free SONAR access as Hurricane Dorian lashes the U.S. coast SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. FreightWaves CEO and Founder named to Folio: 100 FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/5 East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian Class 8 truck orders down nearly 80 percent over August 2018 Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered... BOLT System's freight-tracking app attracts ELD and non-ELD users Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience. Economic sluggishness pulls U.S. rail volumes lower Weakness in the manufacturing sector is dragging U.S. rail volumes lower, AAR says. BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet. The shakeup continues at Daseke Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO... CargoSmart looks to benchmark ocean carrier reliability Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time. Introducing the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers. FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline. Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port Taking aim at Big Ag Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers. Breakdowns are no fun These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face. Hurricane Dorian continues to damage southeastern U.S. Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too. Today's pickup: port markets leading the way Trade talks back on; human cost of Amazon last-mile delivery; Cowen Transport Conference takeaways; precious metals rally in negative yield world. US attempts to checkmate Iranian oil delivery network Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 entities and 10 individuals, as well as 11 ships, which it identified as participants in an Iran-controlled... Tapping the wisdom of crowds Using "crowd-solving" and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges. US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field' Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from... Ocean Rate Report: 'Sizzling' bulkers hit near nine-year high The beleaguered dry bulk shipping sector is nearing its post-financial-crisis peak. Is it sustainable? Convoy raising capital at a multi-billion valuation A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO. Canadian grain producers eye port congestion, winter conditions Grain shippers wonder if the Canadian railways will keep up with demand in the 2019-20 crop year. Even in an ELD world, CVSA Roadcheck results show focus on HOS compliance still needed Even with all the publicity about the electronic logging device mandate, this year's Roadcheck safety blitz in June still saw 37.2% of drivers placed out-of-service... Port Report: China's Golden Week means cuts in ocean service At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Bunker market increasingly concerned about storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels The need for more storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels is increasingly posing challenges for the industry as the implementation of the new regulation draws near, market sources said. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Maersk to produce 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. Despite public posturing, Trump and Rouhani may still meet with oil sanctions on the line: analysts Iran has made it abundantly clear that President Hassan Rouhani will not meet his US counterpart Donald Trump without some offer of oil sanctions relief, a precondition the White House has insisted publicly it will not consider. US fuel oil premiums widen on lack of hurricane-, sanctions-hit imports "US cokers are extremely short," one trader said. "There isn't enough sour products around." FUTURES 5: Crude comes off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns Crude and refined product futures were bolstered by US inventory draws Thursday, but price increases were stunted by renewed concerns over global demand growth. Limited availability of Panama IFO 380 leads to demand gains in Peru, Ecuador "Availability is getting tight in Ecuador and Peru due to the situations in Panama and Houston," a regional trader said. "It's a vicious cycle right now." Savannah, Charleston ports to resume operations Friday: port authorities The re-openings follow port closures along the lower East Coast Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Maersk to make 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits record high as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up The Northwest European fuel oil hi-lo, supported by industry preparations for IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally, has hit its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing the market in 2000. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni to start 0.5%S fuel supply at Genoa in Dec Italian energy company Eni will start supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil to the bunker market in December, the company said Thursday. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa completes first 0.5% bunkers sale Bunker supplier Monjasa has completed its first ship-to-ship supply of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Southampton, UK, and has announced some of the ports where it intends to provide product that will be compliant in 2020. Spain's Cepsa begins trading operations in Singapore The company also has plans to expand its trading business in the US via a new office in Houston, it said. Tanker major Euronav details preparations for IMO 2020, 'welcomes' sulfur limit Euronav procures LSFO, MGO at competitive prices REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Liaoyang's Sep gasoil exports doubles on month to 80,000 mt The refinery plans to export 80,000 mt of gasoil in two cargoes in September,

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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