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October 8, 2019

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US shippers file lawsuits against big rail alleging price-fixing Eurogate, Contship Italia sign up to develop Damietta terminal Cosco parent exits London-based marine insurers due to sanctions ABB to power autonomous vehicles at Singapore's new Tuas port Survitec increases its lifeboat capacity for Shell UK by 22pc Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain software to improve schedule reliability Federal Maritime Commission splits World Shipping Council exemption North American rail freight volume down 4.8pc in September America's big private LTL trucker moves billing to DDC Intelligence Airbus, EU warn of dire consequences if US imposes WTO tariffs MASkargo starts halal service targeting Shariah-compliant market China's Sinoair uses Freightos WebCargo for booking online

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OCTOBER 6, 2019
FIATA updates model rules on freight forwarding services Maersk empowers small & medium enterprises in Odisha with new trade opportunities & simplified cargo movement NYK celebrates 134th anniversary in challenging environment Online technology platforms seen improving vessel utilisation levels & reducing freight rate volatility India records double-digit increase in income from tea exports till Aug. Limited trade deal with India could be signed quickly: US Commerce Secretary Shrimp farmers join Walmart's blockchain pilot for exports to US Mansukh Mandaviya attends 3rd Annual Award Function & inaugurates seminar on Furniture Park at DPT Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces track & trace containers Transporters' stir at JNPT called off Work of solid waste processing facility at JN Port awarded under Swachhta Pakhwada G2B MoUs signed between India & Bangladesh Govt determined to bring economic growth to 7-8 pc, says Minister Repo rate cut welcomed

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Switzerland: 95% of the cargo will stay on the rails American Airlines Cargo transports a true cosmopolitan Drewry forecasts further drop in global container volumes First cargo handler receives Iata CEIV Fresh certification Ghent: Twelve new rail hinterland destinations launched Tex Americas Center inks deal with bulk transfer facility Robert Van de Weg joins ECS Group as CCO Northern Sea Route traffic perks up - in LNG Italian forwarder offers new groupage services GBP 1 million investment in infrastructure Renault Trucks (Switzerland) strengthens key accounts Etihad Cargo introduces winter network K Line goes for artificial intelligence Improving traffic flow between Mombasa and Nairobi DP DHL Group plans to expand its packstation network "Curiosity of the Day" New general managers in Belgium, Sweden and Denmark Component support for China Cargo Airlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Grim outlook for carriers: Drewry cuts box shipping growth forecast again FTA: Brexit won't help shortage of logistics workers and truck drivers Another trade route for Bangladesh with new Biman flights to Manchester Malaysia must seek new markets as global tensions impact trade DSV Panalpina targets further M&A activity in the road sector How strong is the digital traction in container shipping? Nassim Aouana to head Bansard aeronautical launch Supply chain radar: Asian private equity house MBK prepares to sell Apex Logistics Supply chain radar: CH Robinson & DP-DHL - structural issues, morphed into fancy headlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Laborde Marine adds two crewboats to managed fleet New Orleans based Laborde Marine Management, LLC has assumed the management of two crewboats owned by Boat Services of Galveston, LLC, effective October 1. With the addition of the 150 ft Ms, Autonomous shipping alliance appoints a new Chairman One Sea, an industry alliance that aims to lead the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025, has appointed Riku-Pekka Hägg as Chairman of its Management Board. H'gg will oversee VIDEO: Fireboat for Kuwait is packed with innovations A FireStorm 50' fireboat delivered by Kingston, Ontario, headquartered MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM) to the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate incorporates the very latest in technology available for fire fighting and search and Louis-Dreyfus welcomes moves towards ship speed reduction When IMO's working group on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships meets in London next week, proposals before it will include measures to either put limits on ship speed or, as Mavericks purchases seven Ingram Barge harbor boats Mavericks Towboat Solutions has purchased seven harbor boats from Ingram Barge Company in the St. Louis harbor. Mavericks is a joint venture between Inland Marine Service (IMS) and James Marine and this

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Tanker rates run continues as earnings climb 10% Average time charter equivalent earnings for the fleet of some 779 very large crude carriers have tripled since the September... Navigare launches $300m maritime fund Navigare ties up with Danish pension funds for the second time after its first effort yielded $1bn in charter contracts Nakilat takes control of four LNG carriers Qatari LNG outfit Nakilat has acquired full ownership of four Q-Flex liquefied natural gas carriers from joint-venture partner International Seaways... Intercargo says uncertainty dominates sulphur cap outlook Fears are growing that the blanket application of the 2020 sulphur rules is too draconian and clumsy a measure for... UK supply chain faces $18.5bn annual costs rise from hard Brexit Latest assessment finds there will be one-off costs to businesses that currently trade only with the EU who will need... Gothenburg issues Brexit customs warning No need to panic, says port authority chief, as Gothenburg insists that customs clearances will have to be obtained before... Rotterdam introduces track and trace app for containers Drawing on status information from vessels and inland and deepsea terminals, Boxinsider can track containers and determine expected and actual... Tanker rates soar as two-tier market evolves over sanctions exposure fears Suezmax rates are averaging the highest in more than four years, while very large crude carriers are attracting record sums... Globe promotes Dymond to head of marine Globe Underwriting, the UK-based managing general agent, has promoted David Dymond to head of marine and transport following the retirement... Digital service providers begin to gain traction The digital transformation of the container shipping sector is gaining pace Willis Re appoints Don Harrell as chief operating officer Harrell joins from Aspen Insurance, where he was head of international insurance and active underwriter of its Lloyd's Syndicate 4711 Keppel and Sembcorp settle with Sete Brasil over rigs Keppel O&M and Sembmarine now stand to move on from a protracted overhang clouding their orderbooks since Sete Brasil turned... VLCC earnings hit $100,000 as sanctions bite With heightened geopolitical risk and improved market sentiments, brokers expect the market to remain strong throughout the winter and into... Containers throughput growth forecast cut by Drewry Growth forecast eases back to just 2.6% as sector faces increasing threats Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships Idan Ofer's speculative order of 15,000 teu LNG dual fuel ships was significantly bigger than initially thought. In addition to... First Gen plans FSRU lease for LNG An FSRU lease starting from early next year may help mitigate gas supply risk as the Malampaya field nears the... Exxon to finalise LNG investment in Mozambique ExxonMobil's Rovuma LNG is even larger than the Mozambique LNG project that Total SA now leads, after last month acquiring Anadarko Petroleum... Eastern Pacific commits to dual-fuel push with hires The announcement follows the launch of the group's MaritimeTech Accelerator programme Eagle LNG gets US approval to export LNG Eagle LNG, a small-scale liquefied natural gas developer, aims to export LNG and supply the commodity to the marine fuel market... Daily Briefing Free to read: Thailand eyes LNG bunker possibilities \| Golden Week holidays cast shadow over capesize chartering \| The Lloyd's List...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
STB urges cooperation on rail demurrage issues New gates help slash Mobile port turn times JNPT truckers end two-day protest, but backlogs persist Customs investigating hardwood plywood allegedly transshipped via Cambodia Transplace aims to inject speed, transparency into freight payment Portrix tie-up advances Xeneta's forwarding software integration

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
IMO 2020: 'positive hurricane' or cold shower? Shipowning pundits debate emissions-deadline effect as first TradeWinds International Shipping Forum in Bermuda gets underway. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Qatari gas carrier Nakilat has bought out partner International Seaways' 49.9% stake in an LNG joint venture for $123m in cash. The joint venture owns four 216,200-cbm Q-Flex LNG carriers: Al Hamla, Al Gharrafa (both built 2008), Al Gattara and Tembek (both built 2007). The vessels' combined book value was $116m as of 30 June, according to International Seaways' (INSW) second-quarter results thi St Lawrence Seaway traffic unimpeded by bulker grounding Vessel traffic in the St Lawrence Seaway is moving freely despite a Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) bulk carrier running aground Sunday night while underway to Quebec City. The 35,400-dwt Rt Hon Paul J Martin grounded about 1.2 miles from Cardinal, Ontario, while carrying iron ore, the Canadian owner said. "Traffic is moving," St Lawrence Seaway Development Corp spokesman Christopher Guimond told T Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collapsed Greek operator Documents claim Donald McTaggart had been seeking shipowner role outside of Medmar structure Chandris scores premium for scrubber-fitted suezmax Total takes the 158,000-dwt Serenea on charter for two years Shipping should focus on what is possible in march to decarbonise The zero-carbon goal is still a dream, but exploring realistic technology might drive real cuts in emissions Drewry downgrades boxship outlook as 'mood music' changes Analyst more pessimistic on demand growth over the next five years Eagle Bulk secures extra $34.3m loan for scrubbers on new ultramaxes Eagle Bulk has upsized an existing loan by $34.3m, part of which will be used to fund scrubber installations on three recently acquired bulk carriers. Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing The extra financing has been added to an existing five-year senior secured term loan provided by a syndicate of six lenders to Eagle Bulk Ultraco, a shipowning subsidiary of the Nasda Louis Dreyfus: 'inconceivable' IMO will not act on slow-steaming French shipping company says measures absolutely necessary to reduce environmental footprint EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly Scrubber issue remains at the forefront, setting agenda at Maritime Cyprus conference IMO chief admits to concerns over fuel availability come January Availability of low-sulphur bunkers may not be guaranteed on some trade routes, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Monday. "There might be some challenges" for shipping companies active in the north-to-south trades, IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said at the opening of the Maritime Cyprus conference in Limassol, less than three months after the sulphur cap is bein Victory for war risk underwriters in $77m 'scuttling' trial High Court judge says fire that claimed loss of suezmax Brillante Virtuso was deliberately caused Hyundai group yards continue to rake in the MR orders Shipowners are opting for low-sulphur fuel oil SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push UK shipbroker recruits Maersk Broker's Dubai chief for new chartering drive CJC adds legal quartet in London Boutique shipping law firm expanding with new hires in transactions and finance Handysize tanker becomes Inglessis outfit's first buy New Greek owner Alberta Shipmanagement makes its maiden acquisition after separation from Samos Steamship Paschalis Diamantides adds LR1 but avoids treading on dad's toes Velos Tankers' fledgling fleet expands further while steering clear of markets where father Diamantis is active Robert Maersk Uggla creates new maritime fund with Danish pension investors The new fund hopes to capitalise on the "attractive" pricing it sees for new and secondhand vessels at present. Trafigura clinches upsized $1.5bn finance deal Trader and shipowner seals over-subscribed funding with 27 banks ADM fails to overturn tribunal award in Oldendorff charter row Charterer was wrong to cancel bulker agreement because notice of readiness was within agreed time frame India may have to divide to conquer SCI sale Diversity of fleet may hinder disposal of state stake in shipowner 'Water increasing': last messages from lost Bourbon ship revealed Croatian media publish transcripts of satellite communications sent by missing Bourbon Rhode master. Eastern Pacific hires Seaspan, BP and Teekay trio for dual-fuel push New innovation officer, technical director and gas fleet manager hired in Singapore Choice Shipping offers tanker for scrap sale Seychelles company puts veteran vessel on auction block. Kyoei Tanker signs up for VLCC newbuilding Japanese shipowner's large tanker newbuildings are locked into long-term charters Shipping far from ready for IMO 2020, says Intercargo Tramp operators in particular are still reeling with uncertainty, says dry bulk shipping association

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Port Report: break bulk markets squeezed by ports and alternative competitors Break bulk is a shrinking market. Pure-play break bulk operators are being squeezed as governments and seaport operators boost local infrastructure. Meanwhile non pure play... Manufacturing index signals slower freight market this winter A popular Southwest pilots sue Boeing over 737 MAX grounding The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association on Monday sued The Boeing Co., [NYSE: BA]claiming the manufacturer engaged in fraud and that the grounding of the 737... Stevens Tanker Division closes and eliminates 586 jobs across Texas Dallas-based Stevens Tanker Division has notified the state of Texas it will cease operations by October 15. The closure will permanently affect 586 jobs across... U.S. freight railroads file lawsuit against rail workers' union over train crew size The railroads say the union refuses to negotiate on train crew size as both sides prepare for a new collective bargaining agreement. Independent truckers speak out on National Mall "10-4 DC" rallies against regulations they say will run them off the road. Typhoon Hagibis could slam Japan late this week "The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours." Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan. Nuveen Real Estate buys $3 billion U.S. industrial portfolio from Blackstone Nuveen Real Estate acquires 100-property US logistics portfolio from Blackstone Manitoulin buys another U.S. freight-forwarder Canadian transportation and logistics firm acquires Miami-based Demark Global Logistics, increasing its reach on the East Coast of the United States. ATA prepares to fight outsized legal awards against truckers The American Trucking Associations is gearing up to fight against multimillion-dollar legal awards against truckers and their employers who are not at fault but blamed... Surface Transportation Board issues decisions on demurrage and accessorial charges The proposed actions address major rail shipper complaints voiced to the Board earlier this year. Intermodal freight continues shift to East Coast, benefiting trucking Trucks are competitively priced on East Coast lanes and offer better service than the railroads. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/7 Volatile start to Freight Futures last week ends quietly; Regional trends emerge. Today's pickup: Fool on for the final mile; IMO 2020's long reach The Motley Fool discovers last-mile logistics. IMO 2020 will impact logistics warehousing footprint, JLL says Commentary: U.S. ports and the trade war At the center of the Trade War between the U.S. and China are the American ocean ports. Supertanker rates stratospheric as market 'goes bonkers' VLCC rates are now at or near $100,000 per day, courtesy of U.S. sanctions targeting China's COSCO. Giving voice to women in trucking Women In Trucking ambassador Kellylynn McLaughlin drives to impact change for everyone in the industry. Snowstorm returning soon to northern Rockies, Plains (forecast video) Heavy snow, wind and delays in parts of the Rockies and Dakotas this week as another early season storm develops. Kombucha and coding: NEXT searches for top-notch talent during high growth period NEXT has all the hallmarks of a modern start-up - conference rooms named after superheroes, kombucha on tap and a couple of friendly office dogs. Blockchain unifying public transport payments across Madrid, Spain Spanish capital Madrid is working on a blockchain-powered transport application that unifies all mobility systems across the city and provides high levels of data security... RiverOak seeks to develop UK cargo airport Private equity firm plans to revitalize Manston Airport. Fleet Complete CSO dives into Truck-as-a-Service Kar believes a driver's relationship with an OEM will no longer end after the sale of a truck. That relationship will continue over the lifespan... Survey says driver shortage, driver compensation top trucking industry concerns Motor carriers and commercial drivers agree on just four of the Top 10 challenges facing the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's... Hundreds of driving licenses cancelled as drunken e-scooter riders cause chaos at beer festival Oktoberfest Reckless e-scooter riders were penalized by the German police for drunk driving in Munich as they left the world's largest beer festival Oktoberfest. Comdata debuts OneLook dashboard for improved fuel management spend Comdata has released a new dashboard that will help fleet managers quickly identify and manage fuel spend. Swissport launches self-service air cargo service Swissport has launched a global initiative to speed up air cargo handling processes at its cargo warehouses by introducing newly developed self-service via kiosks. Swissport's... Tomato importers worry new rules at Mexican border to cause delays and higher prices Tomatoes imported from Mexico could face a supply chain squeeze caused by new regulations finalized in September between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
FUTURES 5: Early rally fizzles as NYMEX WTI settles 6 cents lower Crude futures failed to sustain an early rally Monday, with prompt NYMEX November WTI settling 6 cents lower at $52.75/b ahead of the release of data showing what looks to be another build in US crude stocks. Japan 380 CST bunker premium hits 11-year high amid tight regional supply "The demand for HSFO has been really good and I have been receiving many spot inquiries originating from South Korea and Hong Kong as well," a trader said. Asian middle distillates maintain strength amid uncertain outlook "Everyone seems to be grabbing cargoes as and when they can," a trader said.

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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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