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January 10, 2019

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Hong Kong container terminal operators form alliance to boost services Search continues for 2 missing seamen after oil tanker explosion in Hong Kong OOCL cancels 14 Trans-Pacific sailings on Chinese New Year lull US-China trade talks extended to unscheduled third day amid signs of progress US Government shut down: So far, so good for air traffic and cargo flow British minister warns of 'very significant' disruption with hard Brexit JNPT in India sees 5m TEU pass through its terminal in 2018 Hong Kong and Brussels airports launch pharma corridor with cool dollies India's private airlines ought to manage their own affairs: aviation minister Finnair increases flights to London from Helsinki for the summer

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Asia to Northern Europe spot rates flat Bahri CEO joins ITOPF Board Boxco Logistics India moves world's largest CCR reactor MOL Chemical Tankers acquires entire shares of Nordic Tankers A/S from Triton Customs Post Clearance Audit Minister stresses on proper implementation of agri export policy Chittagong port ups throughput in 2018 DP World Cochin registering exponential growth JN Port on major drive to be benchmarked with the best in the world, says new Chairman Sanjay Sethi Major Ports handle more coal in first nine months of fiscal Logistics Development Committee makes key recommendations Suresh Prabhu inaugurates new Ahmedabad chapter office of FIEO

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Booking land, air and sea freight in the blink of an eye BMJ Logistics reacts to Russia's new import rules Train covers 1 million km autonomously Fabian Heidl joins software specialist's management team Latam Cargo to serve sixth US destination from February USA: new terminal enhances railfreight flows Averitt launches distribution and order fulfilment service Emirates Skycargo even bigger in 2018 More space for hydrocarbon storage New key account manager for Saudia Cargo Contargo augments rail transport offer ex Basel "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive sector stronger in Hueneme Company founder hands over baton to successor Cargolux opens routes to Mexico and for whales Raben operating new logistics centre near Schwerin

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Port of Ramsgate/Seaborne Freight ferry service 'won't be fit for purpose' Disruption from Brexit and trade wars could mean uplift for air freight Questions on stowage as enquiries begin into how MSC Zoe spilled 281 boxes Container lines prepare for new capacity via new ULCVs and 'ship-jumboisation' 'Impossible' for Belgian port to be ready for Seaborne Brexit service Merz Pharma's Torben Weilmuenster appointed chairman of Poseidon network Amazon Air expansion no threat to major express operators Tijs Derison appointed MD of Delin's Benelux region Atlas Air takes over Nippon Cargo Airlines' 747-400F operations Market insight - is Panalpina readying for acquisitive growth? Supply chain radar: two verticals stand out in the bankers' food chain

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Jensen delivers design for Foss tractor tugs on order at Nichols Navy exercises options at Dakota Creek for two more escort tugs Elliott Bay Design Group opens East Coast office Sea Machines Robotics establishes new dealer program Danfoss Editron and Kongsberg Evotec partner on advanced winch Shipyard cuts steel for Qatar's first offshore living quarters platform MacGregor to supply equipment for T-ATS (X) Maersk Supply wins long term Chevron contract for AHTS duo Polaris Shipping to retrofit seven ships with Langh scrubbers Damen land-based BWMS to be demonstrated in Port of Las Palmas

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JANUARY 9, 2019
MSC making progress in North Sea clean-up MSC says that MSC Zoe lost more than 250 containers overboard during a storm last week in the North Sea Polaris to install seven scrubbers Polaris has an operating fleet of 37 vessels with 18 very large ore carrier newbuilds on order Ports warn extending EU reporting chain will cause throughput delays EU port and shipowner lobbies mobilise ahead of a crucial European Parliament committee vote this week US box imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Volume growth in US box imports was recorded at 2.5% in November, while in December growth was estimated at 3.7%... GasLog on course for 2022 target with Cheniere brace Ordering flurry keeps company on course to double group business by 2022 IMO amends bunker delivery notes ahead of 2020 sulphur cap The changes under the IMO's MARPOL treaty helps prepare the industry for the upcoming 2020 sulphur regulations Timing right for DCT Gdansk sale? Macquarie's infrastructure fund plans to divest its interest in the Polish container terminal DCT Gdansk and already has a suitor... ICTSI secures Sudanese port concession ICTSI Middle East DMCC will operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal Angelicoussis takes up option for FSRU Order for group's LNG shipping arm, Maran Gas, adds a second FSRU to its tally of newbuildings at DSME but... Brightoil link to detained VLCC in China Court says the arrest was requested by a French bank that has provided the shipowner with $45.5m in loans, of... Tsakos Energy Navigation agrees product tanker charters Double 36-month charter with anonymous oil major will generate a minimum of $33m in gross revenues Daily Briefing MOL Chemical Tankers acquires Nordic Tankers \| Singapore to pilot methanol as ship fuel \| London Gateway turns up Brexit... Hong Kong terminal operators agree to collaborate The Hong Kong Shippers' Council says it has 'deep concern over the negative impact on competition' of the alliance. Idan Ofer finalises BW chemical tanker fleet acquisition The deal makes Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector in the Pacific, creating a fleet of... US Representative Peter DeFazio to take key infrastructure position As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio is positioned to ensure climate considerations are included in US...

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Mega-ships and competition challenge West Coast ports APM Terminals promises NY-NJ relief US shutdown delays Roadrunner's financial revision Infographic: Who will supply polyethylene demand? 'Blue-collar' crisis plagues US trucking UK ports prep for post-Brexit cargo shift APM Terminals Mumbai tops India market share

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Su seeks to move on $2bn claim against Vantage Drilling Taiwanese shipowner continues fight against driller's bankruptcy as he seeks claims against the offshore company Bouchard adds more insurers to $21.5m lawsuit New York-based tug-and-barge owner is pursuing five insurers for claims related to an October 2017 explosion aboard an articulated tug barge MSC set for largest boxship newbuilding intake in 2019 Diego Aponte's Mediterranean Shipping Company is set for the largest newbuilding influx among leading container lines this year, according to data from Alphaliner. MSC is expecting delivery of 20 new ships in 2019, well ahead of rivals Maersk Line, and CMA CGM. Maersk in advanced talks to ink feeder boxship deal AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 20 Evergas sale comes amid Jaccar effort to tackle unprofitable lines of business Jacques de Chateauvieux has moved to tackle losses for his Jaccar Holdings with the sale of all eight of its Evergas ethylene carriers. TradeWinds reported on Tuesday that Denmark-based Evergas is selling the octet to partners in the Unigas pool in a deal worth an estimated $204m. Partners Bernhard Schulte, Sloman Neptun and Ultragas are reportedly paying between $25m and $26m for each of the 12 Politics, lobbying and location should not sideline Indian shiprecyclers Europe can play key role in stimulating improvements for subcontinent's shipbreakers Excelerate fires up US offshore terminal with Russian cargo US regasification specialist Excelerate Energy is shipping a cargo of Russian LNG into its underused Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port terminal off the US east coast. The company's 151,072-cbm floating storage and regasification unit Exemplar (built 2010) arrived at the offshore buoy, which is sited 21 kilometres (13 miles) off Massachusetts Bay near Boston. Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio T Bimco: EU, China and US must do more to counter piracy Shipowners organisation Bimco has urged the EU, US and China to do more to combat the rising scourge of piracy off West Africa. About 40 ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past 12 months. "We look towards the EU, China and the United States to join forces and deploy naval capacity in the Gulf of Guinea to end this constant threat to seafarers," Jakob Larsen, Bimco head of mari Diana gets buyback go-ahead Diana Containerships has the go-ahead to buyback nearly a third of its shares. The Greek boxship owner said its board of directors had signed off on a plan allowing it to repurchase $6m of its 14.93 million shares. Wednesday, Diana stock closed at $0.79. At current prices, the plan would allow the buyback of 4.7 million shares, or 31.7%. Should the company more forward with buybacks, it will d Clarksons Platou: Hornbeck debt swap a "first step" A $200 debt-swap plan by US OSV owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is a "first step" in addressing maturity issues, according to Clarksons Platou Securities. The company announced an offer on Tuesday to exchange some of its 2020 notes for new loans maturing in 2025 at higher interest rates. Turner Holm, Clarksons Platou Securities' managing director of equity and credit research, said that, Laskaridis' Lavinia Corp makes rare tanker purchase Family flagship replenishes fleet of small product carriers with 18,000-dwt vessel Technomar quitting capesize market with demolition deal Greek owner Technomar Shipping is believed to be selling its only capesize bulker for demolition. Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years European scrap brokers say the 150,000-dwt Mamitsa XL (built 1995) has been sold as is in Singapore for demolition in Bangladesh. The vessel is reportedly fetching some $420 per ldt or $7.7m. Technomar did not respond to requests for comments. James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV UK shipowner James Fisher has been named as the buyer of an OSV sold by Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers said the 103-loa laid-up diving support vessel (DSV) Toisa Paladin has gone for $20.3m. Toisa fleet sale cash to go towards settling $542m claims Court documents filed by Toisa as part of its US Chapter 11 restructuring revealed a deal had been agreed at $20.35m, with completion expect Samskip to build two autonomous hydrogen boxships Seashuttle project will see emissions-free vessels partly funded by Norway. Mehrotra: 'I'm the world's most famous shipping face' Move over John Fredriksen, there's a new shipping sheriff in town. Ravi Mehrotra, chairman of expanding London-based Foresight Group, believes he is the most well-known shipowner globally. When asked about his group's worldwide presence during an interview with CNBC in India, he said: "Without trying to blow my own trumpet, but I'm the most famous face in shipping in the world today." Embed: Sh Tidemand appeals Belships resolution with Oslo Stock Exchange The appeal highlights the plight of minority shareholders in mergers in falling markets, argues Kristin Tidemand. Maersk Supply AHTSs win Aussie contract Two of Maersk Supply Service's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are going Down Under to work on a new contract for Chevron Australia. Maersk Mariner and Maersk Master (both 23,856 hp, built 2017), will support the Chevron-operated Gorgon Stage Two drilling programme on Western Australia's north-west shelf, commencing in the second quarter. The contract's value and duration were not disc Cyber cover seeks to fill hull insurance loophole Bermuda-based Shipowners Insurance and Guaranty Co (SGICo) is marketing a new product it hopes will help shipowners overcome the cyber risk exclusion added to most hull and machinery cover. Almost all hull cover will not pay out on a claim if the loss is related to cyber-crime. SIGCo president Neil Clemens said he has been developing the product along with shipowners for the past four years. How Zeamarine moves closer to 100-ship goal with newbuilds Fledgling operator charters in Chinese tonnage as it creates modern MPP fleet Shipyards pile in with prices for Repsol LNG bunker vessel Shipyards have submitted their price estimates for an LNG bunker vessel for Spanish energy giant Repsol. Newbuilding players said Repsol has requested indicative price offers on a 7,500-cbm capacity ship, and that all yards with an interest in building this type and size of vessel have now responded to the company. Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel One commented that Repsol wants to t Charter row highlights importance of contract clarity A charter row that ended up in London arbitration has highlighted the importance of checking contract wording when a vessel is quickly re-fixed. Financing company C Demurrage said that an unnamed owner had chartered out a ship to the buyer of a cargo of baled straw, for carriage from Varna to Izmir. But the contracts ended when the charterer paid neither the freight nor the sale price and the sh Swissco aims to convene creditors meeting The court-appointed managers of Singapore OSV owner Swissco Holdings are trying to meet with creditors to agree a restructuring plan. A Singapore high court hearing on 14 January will decide whether the meeting will go ahead by 14 April. "The judicial managers will continue to work with and engage creditors and stakeholders," they said. At the end of last year, Allianz Middle East Ship Manageme Bibby Offshore name disappears as it agrees new charter York Capital-controlled owner takes Solstad OSV as it merges into Rever. Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding Siu Fai Ng, chairman of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has purchased 6,947 shares in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner. Ng spent around NOK 63,600 ($7,463) in the transaction, in which shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 9.16 each, an Oslo Stock Exchange filing said. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax The acquisition raises Mr Ng's shareholding to 4,788,620 sha Fincantieri shares hit after STX France deal reviewed Shares in Fincantieri dropped on Wednesday after the European Commission said it would review its deal to buy STX France. The Italian shipbuilder's stock fell as much as 6.8%. It was trading at EUR 0.93 later on Wednesday. The Commission said on Tuesday it would closely investigate the proposed acquisition. Ministers from France and Italy had pledged to push through the merger, which would see Cargill profit down as shipping 'lags' due to IMO 2020 Trading and chartering giant Cargill has revealed a 20% drop in earnings as shipping markets "lagged" last year. The company said net earnings for the second quarter ended 30 November were $741m, against $924m a year ago. Banks complete first digital bulker deal for Cargill Adjusted operating profit was $853m in the second quarter to 30 November, versus $948m in 2017. Revenue was down 4% at $2 Teekay Offshore Partners drops distribution payments Move comes as sibling Teekay LNG presses ahead with plans for a larger payout. Transparent, independent research needed to plug data gaps Paul Balcombe's project on methane emissions and shipping is just getting going, with the findings to date identifying where the blanks are. The Imperial College research fellow and his colleagues in the Sustainable Gas Institute, working in collaboration with parties including energy major Shell, utility Enagas and the UK government, have put together a project group for the next stage of their Methane slip and efficiency 'key to getting full benefit of LNG fuelling' Researcher says use of gas improves air quality and lowers fuel costs, but when it comes to its effects on the climate, the results are mixed The costs of shipping going greener can be shared out Following the lead of airlines with fuel supplements can also help boost reputable companies Hull rate fears as former Catlin duo seeks $3bn insurance fund Executives are causing ripples with project that could contribute to overcapacity in marine market Search still on for missing tanker Indonesian authorities launch appeal for sightings of Namse Bangdzod. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet Owner's Eastern Pacific firms up $350m transaction with Singapore group. Creditor pushes for 3 Maj yard bankruptcy A creditor of troubled Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group is seeking the bankruptcy of its 3 Maj yard. SeeNews reported that domestic metal and plastic products manufacturer Strojopromet Zagreb said on Tuesday it had requested the launch of bankruptcy proceedings. Fincantieri and Scenic Cruises circle Uljanik It has $893,000 of claims against the yard for goods and services provided, and said t PGS sells survey ship to Japan for $100m Norwegian owner confirms deal with JOGMEC, with delivery in April. TEN charters out tankers for up to $60m Greek owner upbeat on product carrier sector in 2019. Two remain missing after Hong Kong tanker fire Fire department chief says incident took place during bunkering operations. Nomura predicts 31% jump in 2019 Korean yard orders But bank downgrades Hyundai Mipo after share price rallies over 40% since November 2018. Guinea set for greater bauxite exports after mine approval West African nation's Kimbo project could increase volumes by an extra 3mt per year. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax Low-profile Poseidon Global Shipping of Singapore has emerged as the buyer of a Jinhui Shipping & Transportation bulker that was sold at the end of last month. Oslo and Hong Kong-listed Jinhui announced on 2 January that it had sold a supramax for $7.4m but did not disclose the identity of the buyer. The company has now confirmed it unloaded the 50,000-dwt Jin Zhou (built 2001) and that it will Strevens: Critical capacity mass needed to ensure healthy competition Wallenius Wilhelmsen says EU facilities must be capable of meeting ongoing recycling needs of EU-flagged fleet Mitsui & Co lifts bulk carrier order tally at Yangzijiang Mitsui's latest kamsarmax is sistership to the company's earlier eight vessels

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Shutdown could impact ITC's work on USMCA report A partial federal government shutdown entered its 19th day Wednesday as a critical deadline in the congressional consideration process for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement looms ahead. Grassley: Cancel NAFTA if Dems want to reopen USMCA The new Senate Finance chair said he wants to talk with congressional Democrats about what they have in mind for consideration of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hyundai Merchant Marine prepares for 'quantum leap' HMM said it increased volume 150 percent in two years as it prepares for megaship deliveries in 2020. Container terminals still 'solid, profitable business' But Drewry's senior analyst of ports and terminals cautions growth will slow in 2019. J.B. Hunt picking up Cory for $100 million "This is a strategic investment that will further advance our final-mile delivery capabilities," says President and CEO John Roberts. Crowley's Taino departs on maiden voyage American Shipper was invited to tour the LNG-powered vessel before it joined sister ship El Coqui on the rotation between Florida and Puerto Rico. MSC says 1,200 metric tons of debris collected Cleanup in the North Sea continues following the Jan. 2 incident in which more than 250 containers were washed off the MSC Zoe. House seeks details of Russian sanction decision The Treasury Department agency said it intends to drop sanctions against three Russian companies for reducing oligarch Oleg Deripaska's financial influence. Aluminum production subsidies 'widespread' The American Primary Aluminum Association said an OECD report supports application of Section 232 aluminum tariffs across import sources and countries. OIA Global hires former TRAC CEO Retail imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Executive Moves: Poseidon and ITOPF Private equity firm invests in RoadOne Executive Moves: Softbox, NAM and Hines

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Crude settles higher after Saudi comments halt EIA-driven selloff Reassurances from Saudi officials that OPEC production cuts would balance the market sent crude futures higher. Saudis revise up oil reserves estimate Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday its crude reserves were slightly higher than previously thought. OPEC cuts have oil market on path to rebalancing: UAE energy minister The oil market is on its way to rebalancing UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Wednesday. Military fuel supplier Stonewin enters Mauritius bunker market Latvia-based Stonewin, a provider of fuels to security and defense institutions, has launched a bunker fuel supply operation Bunker delivery notes amendments enter into force ahead of IMO 2020 rule The amendments require suppliers to declare the sulfur content of the marine fuel supplied. OPEC output slumps to six-month low Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE have the most to cut to become compliant with their individual quotas. TANKERS: Crude exporters opt for VLCCs over traditional Aframax USGC-UKC route There have been at least six Suezmaxes and three VLCCs placed on subjects to carry crude from the US to Europe since the market returned from the long holiday weekend January 2. FUTURES: Crude gains on optimism over extended US-China trade talk "Talks with China are going very well!" Trump said in a tweet. SUBSCRIBER NOTE UPDATE: Platts launches Marine Fuel 0.5% sulfur cargo, barge assessments S&P Global Platts has launched daily cargo and barge assessments for "Marine Fuel 0.5%" across the globe starting January 2, 2019.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

		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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