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October 10, 2019

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Top Cosco vice president: Carrier costs are down, its up to logistics to cut expenses Samsung Heavy wins US$920m deal to build six 23,764 TEU box ships for Evergreen MSC Isabella, biggest ever box ship to call in the UK UK freight association urges members to prepare for a no-deal Brexit ClassNK warns against dragging out the installation of ballast water treatment systems Ports of Long Beach, LA unveil zero-emission big rigs YRC Freight and BNSF strengthen intermodal commerce Nippon Express to acquire 22pc stake in India's Future Supply Chain Solutions ICAO takes important step forward to reduce carbon emissions from aviation Ukraine Air Alliance's operating certificate is terminated after fatal crash Self-service check-in kiosks for air freight are introduced at Swissport's warehouses

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
IMO 2020 seen having significant impact on container shipping Low emission methanol-fuelled chemical tanker delivered Regulating propulsion power of ships suggested as method to curb emissions SCI Chennai employees amplify efforts during Swachhta Hi Seva programme Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify Technology seen as a must for efficiency & profitability in the shipping industry Coal shipments up at Major Ports SOP with Bangladesh on Chattogram & Mongla ports to reduce logistics cost & time for cargo movement to & from the North-East DGTR notifies to start probe on anti-dumping duty on steel after complaints

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Zurich, Cologne and Leipzig: Supplying Europe LNG train to be tested in Poland DB Schenker expands its logistics capacities Nova Systems wins award Confidence within the global shipping industry on the rise? France: First secure parking wins certificate FIS calls air cargo a "positive momentum" for Europe Drivers and IT staff drive prices up Simpson Spence Young opens office in Dubai Port de Sète runs further services by DFDS Albatros-Express travels to Rotterdam Lemon Queens and Kings freshen up (air) freight business Warehouse designed for e-commerce "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive managers for Street Scooter Yang Ming launches CVK service Alternatively fuelled trucks for sensitive areas Caribbean Airlines: Cargo service to Curaçao

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
LSPs could become the new 'heroes' of a changing apparel industry Maersk launches Egyptian feeder to help UK shippers while AE2 is suspended Volga-Dnepr Group seems set to meet more turbulence as new aircraft arrive New Incoterms will affect letters of credit and delivery locations Rising noodle sales revives debate on Chinese consumer spending Charlotte Bennett appointed Xpediator's first group people director Jane Simpson joins Dover Harbour Board Tech Q&A: Kontainers' Graham Parker expects huge cost savings as freight tech rolls on

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
NYC claims victory against billboard barge company Today, the New York City Law Department announced the settlement of a lawsuit against Ballyhoo Media. According to the City, the company had repeatedly violated local laws by displaying Times Square-style billboards CBO: Navy shipbuilding plan would average $31 billion a year The U.S. Navy and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seem to just count things differently. Inevitably, the CBO finds that the Navy lowballs the estimated costs of its shipbuilding plans. In Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui collaborate to cut shipping GHG emissions Moves to cut shipping's emissions of global greenhouse gases (GHGs) continue to gain powerful support. Today, Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co said they have established a strategic collaboration to accelerate Bourbon: Banks make takeover offer A company owned by a group of French banks has made a takeover offer for Bourbon Corporation. As we reported earlier, the offshore services giant sought restructuring protection from the Marseilles Commercial MAN and Kongsberg ink MOU on common data infrastructure MAN Energy Solutions has signed an MOU with Kongsberg that will see it investigate the possibility of using Kongsberg Digital's data-infrastructure solution, Vessel Insight, to securely collect and transmit data using MAN

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
Hamburg looks to shore-based power to cut emissions The port will spend around $83.5m to power up berthed boxships with electricity from 2023 Malta opens ship registry office in Greece New office opens in the Maltese embassy in Athens No-deal Brexit threatens UK's maritime legal standing While the future relationship between the UK and European Union is still uncertain, leaving the EU without an agreement may... Cargill joins Maersk Tankers and Mitsui for decarbonisation project The three companies will collaborate to utilise existing technology and develop new decarbonisation devices as they push the climate change... Cosco Shipping woos forwarders as it clarifies end-to-end strategy Cosco Shipping thinks the idea that a few big fish can go about removing all the smaller players that currently... Boxship upsizing continues apace On the Asia-northern Europe trade, average capacity has increased to more than 16,000 teu and will likely rise to closer... Innocent passage under threat, says Ecsa chief 'We are seeing an increase in states using innocent ships and seafarers for political purpose. The European Union should be... Hong Kong's LNG terminal will have capability to supply bunker vessels Hong Kong's FSRU is set to begin operations in 2021 and time is running out if parties plan to start... Okeanis buys two suezmax newbuilds from Kyklades Okeanis will spend almost $130m to buy the two scrubber-fitted vessels from its chief executive's private company Registry calls for review of IMO's casualty investigation code Liberian registry's chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero says blame should not be aimed squarely at flags or owners for failing... Novatek considering Arctic LNG transhipments owing to US sanctions Novatek's Arctic LNG export facility is currently serviced by Cosco-affiliated vessels Boxship sector faces IMO 2020 liquidity calls Larger boxship players, which are better-placed to pass on higher fuel costs through bunker adjustment factors, may still need the... Daily Briefing Free to read: Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher \| Weak box peak season laid... A&R Logistics partners with US ports to cope with booming export trade in resins Construction and development are under way, with a completion date forecast for the fourth quarter of 2020. But completion of... Petronas secures LNG offtake deal with South Korean power producer South Korean gas users are now importing LNG directly instead of sourcing the fuel from Kogas ExxonMobil's joint venture signs on JGC consortium for Rovuma LNG ExxonMobil has said it will spend $500m on the initial construction phase of Rovuma LNG, which is scheduled to come... DP World completes phase one at Ecuador's Posorja container port DP World is responsible for the design, financing, construction and operations of the facility for a period of 50 years... APL steps up rail departures from Los Angeles Previously exclusive to shipments on APL's Eagle Express 1, the Eagle Reach Guaranteed rail delivery will be extended to the...

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
US-China trade war drags air cargo down Port alliance aims to reverse Hong Kong volume slump California court rules ABC test applies retroactively Collaboration drives LA-LB truck turn times to near six-year low NEXT Trucking plans move to zero-emissions fleet DP World aims to speed India's JNPT truck flow via automation Asia sourcing diversity means boost in trade flows Analysts: Prepare for pricier container shipping

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
DryShips shareholders approve plan to go private DryShips' investors have shown strong support for George Economou's plan to take the diversified owner off Wall Street, approving it by an overwhelming majority. Almost all 77.8 million voted shares - 98.8% - represented by 90% of all stakeholders on Wednesday approved the previously announced plan of merger entered into 18 August 18. SPII Holdings, privately owned by DryShips chief executive Ge Dry bulk shipping sees higher US soybean exports this year "Too early to call the season a success", Bimco chief analyst Peter Sand says Horizon and Kotug launch Canadian joint venture Horizon Maritime and Kotug International are joining forces to provide tug and terminal services in Canada. The two companies announced the joint venture, called Kotug Canada, Wednesday. "We are very pleased to partner with the world leaders in sustainable marine towing operations, combining our local experience and expertise to offer Canadian customers a top-notch level of towage services," sai Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer The US has sold a North Korean bulker detained in April - but won't say who bought it or for how much. The 27,881-dwt Wise Honest (built 1989) was sold 12 September, according to the US Marshals Service, and was towed from the port of Pago Pago in American Samoa Tuesday. "The US Marshals held a sealed bid auction for the seized vessel" from 31 July to 9 August, a service spokesperson said Wednes Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company of abandoning cargo A second shipping company has taken Shanghai-based CTS International Logistics to court, accusing it of abandoning dozens of containers in Hong Kong. Hapag-Lloyd filed a $1.8m lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court Monday. The German line operator's lawyers alleged Chinese government-linked company arranged for the German company to transport of 76 containers reportedly filled with copper ingot fr Financier challenges bulker sale amid month-long standoff Four vessels in the fleet of Swiss owner change hands, but one transaction is under fire because the ship allegedly went to an affiliate Michael Webber lays out his LNG deck on marine midstream part of chain Rising utilisation will help buoy up freight rates, analyst says VLCC earnings reach 11-year high despite return of Cosco Crude tanker rates enjoy further hikes with US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela creating short-term imbalance Bulker stocks rise amid China trade deal news Bulker stocks have taken an upward swing amid news Wednesday that China may be open to a trade deal if the US stops implementing more tariffs. The Asian country would accept a partial deal if President Donald Trump ceases the taxes on Chinese imports, Bloomberg has reported. Since the trade tussle's early 2018 beginning, US has imposed tariffs on $550bn in Chinese imports while China has taxed $ CMA CGM at vanguard of liner gas charge French giant leads pack with more than 20 vessels as lines turn to gas Teekay Shuttle Tankers is first Western company to complete green bond placement Teekay Shuttle Tankers (TST) has become the first Western shipping company to complete a placement of green bonds, which will partly finance four newbuildings. Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option The Oslo-listed company today placed $125m in senior unsecured green bonds, which will be listed o Dr Peters down to last tanker as Moundreas swoops for VLCC German vessel fetches $22m from Greek owner as tanker sales continue in hot market TradeWinds survey: main bunkering hubs well prepared for IMO 2020 In January 2020, 18 of the world's largest bunkering ports generally can supply HSFO, MGO and LSFO, according to a TradeWinds Knowledge survey Grimaldi: shipyard talks for ropax duo are 'very advanced' The Grimaldi Group is set to raise its newbuilding programme to 19 ropax, ro-ro and pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels. Italy's largest shipowner will shortly place orders for two new ice-class ropax vessels, managing director Emanuele Grimaldi told the Euromed convention in Sicily. Grimaldi blasts speculation by refiners ahead of IMO 2020 Talks with three shipyards that are interested i Hoe Leong plots shipping exit as it sells OSV duo Singapore-listed group offloading vessels as part of restructuring deal with lender UOB. Oltmann linked to Performance boxship buy German owner said to have acquired Greek owner's ship in $20m deal Mitsui joins Cargill and Maersk Tankers to trial green shipping technologies The collaboration ultimately aims to produce its own off-the-shelf solutions that can be used by others. Norway heads to court over Tsakos tanker collision Trial next year will decide who bears responsibility for catastrophic accident that sank frigate Ship blazes need legal response to be stopped - Grimaldi Italian owner argues rules are needed for dangerous cargoes in containers and tests on batteries in electric cars Shipping equities to hibernate for some time yet, owners say Heavyweight owners are singing the blues about the current state of their affair with equity markets Cyprus celebrates shipping prowess but threats lurk As island expands its maritime hub, costs are rising and old problems with Turkey fester TradeWinds study: Shell most aggressive in decarbonisation among charterers Energy major is assembling a chartered fleet of at least 18 tankers that can run on LNG Grounded car carrier's hull insured for $87m Golden Ray's insured value exceeds market value, according to analysts Canopius-AmTrust syndicate merger creates top-five force Canopius' market share at Lloyd's of London speciality market has been expanded by the consolidation of two major underwriting platforms Don Harrell re-emerges at Willis Re as underwriters find jobs in market rebound Leading marine specialists who found themselves out of work in market cutbacks are back Ex-Eimskip CEO tries to end antitrust probe after nine years Gylfi Sigfusson fails in first attempt to halt investigation he claims has violated his human rights No crew found in Bourbon Rhode search after 'distress' signal Vessels investigate source of signal to no avail following anchor-handler sinking Passengers protest on NCL cruiseship Cancelled trips and unsanitary conditions prompt furious passengers to take action EA Technique reveals order for tanker trio China's Ningbo Zhenhe and its own yard building vessels for Petco contract Chief officer dies after mooring line snaps Another seafarer injured during accident on cargoship in Spain Okeanis confirms declaration of Alafouzos suezmax options Oslo-listed owner pressing ahead with tanker order at Hyundai Samho Banks offer to take over restructuring Bourbon Shares suspended in Paris until commercial court completes analysis of options for OSV company Hafnia 'contemplating' listing on Oslo Stock Exchange BW Group-controlled owner has retained financial advisors, but releases few other details Malaysia's Kasi targets LNG bunkering vessel simulator training Sabah-based company looks to take advantage of growing fleet of vessels in Asia Carnival breaks ground on Japan's 'first cruise terminal' Sasebo facility set to open in middle of 2020 under 20 year deal with cruise giant

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
John Larkin switches gears to private equity (with video) A veteran investment banker in the transportation & logistics sectors, Larkin changed his focus to private equity. Super Typhoon Hagibis still eyeing Japan this weekend Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches. General Motors lays off another 615 workers at two auto factories in Mexico The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors (GM) continues to take a toll on its Mexico-based facilities. GM announced October 7 it was... Choptank and Syfan: Trucker Tools improved visibility at an affordable cost The visibility solution takes workload off the brokers and Smart Capacity lets them cover freight faster. Week 40 picks up where third quarter left off Carloads on the railroads remained under water in the first week of the fourth quarter 2019. Intermodal weakness will be in the spotlight as third... Arkansas trucking company owner charged in human trafficking case The owner of an Arkansas-based trucking company has been charged with rape, patronizing a victim of human trafficking and sexual indecency with a child, according... American Airlines to resume Boeing 737 MAX service in January American Airlines [NYSE: AAL]said it expects to begin phasing in the Boeing 737 MAX into service by mid-January, nearly nine months after aviation authorities grounded... Shift to first Influential Woman in Trucking finalist Jodie Teuton is the first woman to chair the American Truck Dealers Association. Trump administration to consider mirrorless trucks DOT safety group seeks comment on replacing rearview mirrors with cameras. CBP grounds import of fake Air Jordans Customs and Border Protection officers said the counterfeit footwear, which was recently seized at the L.A./Long Beach seaport complex, was mis-declared as "napkins." Commentary: What opportunities exist for tech startups in food supply chains? Since writing about the challenges ahead for food supply chains, I have been thinking about how perishable foods and other items are transported from one... ATA's Spear sees other ways to pay for infrastructure in the next decade The American Trucking Associations urges a federal fuel tax increase to pay for infrastructure improvements, but ATA President Chris Spear sees that approach evolving in... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/9 Freight futures looking beyond the East region for some direction on Tuesday. UPS widens net in new partnership to reach small to midsize retailers Shippo's 35,000 businesses can now easily create an account with UPS and those customers can receive its discounted daily shipping rates of up to 55%. Port of Los Angeles OKs report for West Basin Container Terminal Port of Los Angeles approves environmental plan for terminal that accounts for 17% of its container volume. IATA: Slowdown in airfreight demand accelerated in August The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that overall global demand for airfreight declined at a faster rate in August than July, contracting 3.9% compared... Major snowstorm plowing through northern Rockies Early season heavy snow, blizzard conditions slamming northern Rockies, northern Plains for next few days. EC investigating Boeing-Embraer joint venture Deal is clone of Airbus-Bombardier tie-up Today's Pickup: 'Stink fruit' cargo spoiled an Air Canada flight Pilots donned oxygen masks and returned to Vancouver after shipment of durian filled the 767 with the fruit's notoriously noxious aroma. UPS to add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over next 3 years UPS will add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over the next three years as part of an agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, which will supply the... Analysts lowering estimates heading into earnings season - what to watch for Third quarter 2019 is likely to see another step down in earnings expectations for the year. Equity analysts have been busy lowering estimates on many... TMS or MTS? Why shippers no longer have to choose At one point, if companies wanted goods to move, they had to either invest in an expensive transportation management system, or turn over their operation... Beyond Stevens, a report lays out tough times for drivers operating in Permian Basin New pipelines are proving bad news for truckers, according to this RBN Energy report. Port Report: Resin exports to grow with new Charleston warehouse Houston still the main gateway for resin shippers, but other Southeast ports growing as well. Truckstop.com and Schneider complete 'Book It Now' pilot Brokers will be able to offer core carriers guaranteed freight and rates at the click of a button. China establishes yet another freight train route to Europe that is over 7,000 miles long The Chinese city of Yiwu has announced a new freight train route to Belgium's Liege, with trains expected to finish the journey in about 20... 2 U.S. plants to become victims of Continental's transformation Continental AG released its strategy to ensure its sustainability for future generations, and it involves closing several plants over the next six years, as it... BiTA welcomes logistics real estate leader Prologis Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). All in the family AGT Global Logistics founder Angela Eliacostas credits the success of her company to values ingrained in childhood. Rush Enterprises appoints Elaine Mendoza as first female board director Rush Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA) recently announced the appointment of Elaine Mendoza as a new independent member of its board of directors. Mendoza becomes the... Truckstop.com loads, capacity now available within Axele system Users of Axele by Optym now have access to Truckstop.com's loadboard within the Axele system thanks to a new integration. Maersk: Shippers will only pay for IMO 2020 'cost recovery' Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
External: Global Risk Management Spanish Repsol's Q3 oil, gas production rises 3% on year to 712,000 boe/d Yamal LNG tankers impacted by US sanctions 'operating normally': Novatek CFO "It is up to the owners of the tankers to resolve the issue," Gyetvay said. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Evrasia Bunker to supply 0.5%S at Novorossiisk in Nov This comes as the IMO 2020 rules is less than three months away.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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