BRIEFS

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July 11, 2019

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MSC 11,600-TEUer likely to be forfeited in biggest-ever US cocaine bust Warships escort British tanker in Mideast waters after Iran levels threat Maersk's APMT Gothenburg claims to have cut ship waiting time 90pc Dredging gives Savannah the edge in doubling ship size from 10 years ago Chinese news agency Xinhua sees faint note of hope in Xi-Trump encounter Higher Middle East shipping costs hits Asian oil companies and shippers Kuehne + Nagel launches etrucKNow.com freight platform in Asia Pacific Unifeeder to launch weekly loop from Gavle harbour, Sweden to Poland Arrest of Iranian oil tanker off Gibraltar faces potential legal wrangle US court denies Atlas pilots' plea to reverse ruling against slowdown Extrajudicial seizures of cannabidioln drugs at Guam sparks concern IATA rate platform has DB Schenker, Agility, Hellmann as members Time:matters offers 7 cities in China its Sameday Air services Cargolux ramps up service to Xiamen with B747-400F freighter flights

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JULY 10, 2019
Benefits of the proposed Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulation HMM to bring modern ships in The Alliance Implementation of Extra Risk Coverage Surcharge in Middle East MSC improves connections between China & Middle East Port capacity augmentation a top priority for govt AMTOI Youth Council's panel discussion on Technology in Logistics on July 16 Road freight charges seen up by 2.5 pc after increase in diesel price Govt urged to scrap 10 pc Customs duty on newsprint, uncoated paper New batch of Export Import Workshop from Aug. 17

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JULY 10, 2019
All cargo on arrested MSC Gayane now back en route - except the cocaine Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - something is brewing on the road to heaven... More 'slash and grab' cargo theft from trucks and 'inside jobs' are on the up Independent Container Line moves UK call from Liverpool to Southampton FedEx reinforces importance of 767 freighter to European operations Essential 'will democratise the freight forwarding industry', claims Kontainers Can FedEx beat Dept of Commerce in court, testing a familiar question? Market Insight: DSV + Panalpina - 'Empowerment' is a thorny issue in the modern Viking Ironclad Age (Part II) Tag sets out to 'transform the entire cold chain logistics sector' Supply chain radar: Why Geodis needs to be liberated from the SNCF quagmire

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JULY 10, 2019
GoM platforms and rigs evacuated With the National Hurricane Center forecasting that a tropical depression will form in the Gulf Coast region by tomorrow, July 11, the U.S. Coast Guard is adjusting port conditions and pre-staging response Eight Great Lakes Towing tugs get Sub M certificates The Great Lakes Towing Company reports that eight of its tugs, more than a quarter of its active harbor towing fleet, have received U. S. Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection. The Cleveland, LNG training simulator wins DNV GL approval LNG containment specialist GTT reports that its U.K. based subsidiary, GTT Training, has obtained approval from DNV-GL for its new LNG Bunkering & Fuel Gas Handling System simulation model G-Sim from DNV-GL Titan completes world's largest-yet LNG bunkering operation The world's largest and most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel - Heerema Marine Contractors' Sleipnir - is about to begin its 45 day maiden voyage to Spain, after being supplied with 3,000 metric U.S.-flag lines again get slimmer Transcom contracts The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded twelve U.S.-flag shipping companies contracts totaling $738.7 million for international ocean transportation and intermodal distribution services. All the contracts run through August 31, 2020. The total Gondan delivers world's most powerful 36 m hybrid icebreaking tug The Port of Luleå, Sweden, has taken delivery of the 36 meter hybrid icebreaker tug Vilja from Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan. Vilja is a TundRA 3600-H, icebreaking escort tug designed by Robert

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JULY 10, 2019
Court says no absolute obligation to maintain class throughout bareboats 'Today's judgment ... demonstrates the Court's reluctance to classify contractual terms as conditions where the risk of disproportionate consequences outweighs... Enterprise Product Partners plans Houston expansion EPP announced three expansion projects at the Houston Ship Channel Terminal UK risks leaving Brexit freight decisions 'too late' 'This work needs to be completed quickly, as it will shape what freight capacity the Department for Transport may need... First bulker to showcase hybrid solution The hybrid system is being installed on the Paolo Topic bulker, with the work being undertaken at Onomichi Dockyard in... EU says CO2 database is work in progress Commission vows to follow up on any errors in the EU MRV database ahead of report later this year J. Lauritzen dry bulk unit to open office in Dubai 'The Middle East region is an important and growing area for us,' the unit's head Niels Josefsen said NYK orders capesize bulker backed by long-term charter The exhaust gas scrubber-fitted and Tier III compliant vessel will trade iron ore and coking coal in and around the... Daily Briefing UK tanker gets military escort after Iranian threats \| Gibraltar extended ship-seizure powers day before tanker interception \| Fujairah struggles... BIMCO backs coalition plan to protect Gulf shipping Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen Joseph Dunford said he wanted to 'ensure freedom of navigation'... InfraStrata eyes UK FSRU project 'The UK gas market is witnessing a significant shift in its supply stack and liquefied natural gas is set to... NYNJ draws road map for port's growth The port authority said it will need to initiate major waterside and road projects to ensure its facilities are unconstrained in their... Port Tampa Bay adds a third Asia service Port officials attribute their success in attracting the new services to the investment in two new post-panamax container gantry cranes...

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JULY 10, 2019
Houston attracts new Central America-Med service Trans-Pacific carriers ready extra loaders for peak season Maersk seizing Indian transshipment opportunities Lytle retiring as Oakland port chief ILWU move on LA automation 'a slippery slope' BNSF grapples with Elwood lot congestion E-commerce growth hits real-world transportation obstacles Work slowdown hits DP World Nhava Sheva Kontainers targets BCO-small forwarder interaction

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JULY 10, 2019
Scrubber totals could rise via new builders A rush of new builders could throw off estimates of how big the scrubber-equipped fleet might be come 2020, manufacturers said on a Deutsche Bank conference call hosted by analyst Amit Mehrotra Wednesday. CR Ocean Engineering president Nicholas Confuorto said he expects 4,000 ships, or 10% of the world's fleet, to be outfitted with the exhaust gas cleaning systems ahead of the IMO 2020 emissions Wells Fargo dumps Tidewater The San Francisco bank has sold nearly all of its shares in the world's largest offshore company Wells Fargo 'scorecard' to judge carbon disclosures Analyst Michael Webber takes steps to support landmark Poseidon Principles initiative by leading lenders as he presses for emissions transparency Arrested pipe-layer remains in Ghana as legal fight continues An arrested pipe layer continues to languish in Ghana as the legal fight over its release heads to New York. Dallas-based investment fund WAG SPV I last week filed suit in Manhattan federal court against Nigeria-based Fortune Global, looking to garnish $2.9m held in three accounts related to the arrest of the 8,531-gt Sea Horizon (built 1977) last autumn. Pipe-layer owner turns to US courts to f Deutsche Bank 'never more excited' about shipping stocks As other analysts drop their shipping coverage, Amit Mehrotra couldn't be more enthused about the sector. Belships extends growth spurt with newbuilding deal Belships has extended an expansion drive under Frode Teigen's ownership with the addition of an ultramax newbuilding. Oslo-listed Belships has taken the ship on a 10-year bareboat charter, which will increase its operated fleet to 20 vessels. Active S&P player Belships mulls extra 'ships for shares' deals Belships continues buying spree with ship number three The 64,000-dwt bulker will be de Tsakos Energy Navigation strikes three-year suezmax tanker charter Tsakos Energy Navigation has locked one of its spot-trading suezmax tankers into a long-term charter. New York-listed TEN announced the three-year contract today, stating the deal with a "European oil concern" would generate $23m in revenue. Tsakos Energy looking to add VLCCs Tsakos Energy Navigation confirms suezmax double at Hyundai The shipowner did not identify the tanker involved or discl Saudis claim to have thwarted Bab-el-Mandeb attack Houthis deny assault on a cargo vessel in southern Red Sea German shipowner Henning Oldendorff tipped for baby-cape buy German shipowner Henning Oldendorff has swooped for the final baby-cape in the fleet of compatriot Thomas Schulte, brokers said. Oldendorff has been building his presence in the niche during the past couple of years, heading a resurgence in the market. Oldendorff charters two capesizes from CSIC Leasing Oldendorff reveals 23 sale and charter deals in China The latest ship to join the Oldendorf Cobelfret and Nissen Kaiun sell capesizes in an 'unexciting' market If confirmed, the transactions mark a turnaround from the dearth of cape sales earlier this year Titan LNG completes world's largest LNG bunkering operation Second Mediterranean supply location earmarked to top up crane vessel Sleipnir US looking for allies to defend tankers in Middle East Gulf The US would provide command ships and lead surveillance efforts, a top general said Research identifies new Gulf threat - tsunamis Scientists say region thought to be tranquil is actually highly vulnerable to monster waves Mediterranean Shipping Company strikes long-term deal for Capital Product pair Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners has wrapped up long-term charters for two container vessels with liner giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. The deals will employ both scrubber-fitted vessels until 2024 and leave the master limited partnership (MLP) with full contract coverage this year and over 90% filled in 2020. Greeks show boxship S&P zeal Marinakis marks anniversary of Forest's fi AP Moller Holding enters wind energy market with KK Group swoop Denmark's Maersk family have made a first foray into the wind energy market with the private purchase of a turbine electronics supplier. The acquisition of KK Group by AP Moller Holding comes as Copenhagen-listed AP Moller-Maersk, which the family controls, has divested its energy businesses. AP Moller-Maersk heads into uncharted waters as historic shift in strategy unfolds Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney BP suezmax underway again in Middle East Gulf British Heritage still awaiting orders following Iranian threat against UK shipping. Appeal court backs charterer in lapsed class row UK judge rules Ark Shipping was not obliged to keep vessel in class as a condition of charter. Steamship Mutual hints at further cash returns Steamship Mutual has said its financial position is still robust enough to consider returning further cash to members after reporting an underwriting loss and seeing its reserves shrink. Armand Pohan, chairman of the London-based protection and indemnity insurer, described the club's finances as "still strong" despite reporting a combined ratio of 116%, indicating an underwriting loss. Steamship High capesize rates 'almost guaranteed' for next 50 days, says Hamish Norton Fully employed Vale fleet and lack of capesize tonnage in Brazil helping fuel summer bull run, says Star Bulk executive. Okee Maritime closes in on fifth boxship purchase Growing German owner acquires another vessel from Leonhardt & Blumberg Scorpio group companies opt to fit more scrubbers Pacific Green confirms contracts to install a further 25 scrubber systems on Scorpio's tankers and bulkers Concern mounts as the US sets its sights on tankers President Trump's government appears to be using AIS data to enforce sanctions Teekay team goes to hill and back to gain revenge on Heidmar Teams raise more than $62,000 for seafarers' charity by scaling all 24 mountains in the Lake District in less than 24 hours Turkey's Yasa back at Hyundai Mipo for more MR newbuildings Turkish company continues impressive run of newbuilding orders in the Far East US seizes MSC Gayane after $1.3bn drugs bust Unusual move shows 'serious consequences' of crew conspiracy, customs agency says Wrist consolidates again with move for Van Hulle Danish ship supplier takes over Belgian rival as expansion drive continues. Cantor Fitzgerald cuts Braemar Shipping Services with 'lumpier earnings' forecast Uncertainty over future results from Braemar Shipping Services' finance business and rising debt levels have contributed to a downgrade from Cantor Fitzgerald. Analyst Robin Byde has cut the London-listed company from buy to hold suggesting changes at the group have increased growth potential but potentially introduced lumpier earnings. Downing dials down holding in Braemar Shipping Services St Nigeria introduces new anti-piracy law President Buhari signs bill giving country new powers in fight against criminal gangs Second LNG carrier calls to load at Prelude FLNG Five support vessels shepherd the LNG carrier Methane Julia Louise alongside Leading female broker at Lloyd's says sexism claims are distorted SSL Endeavour managing director of marine Gillian Martin says the criticism levelled at the 331-year-old market has got 'out of hand' Nordic Hamburg takes another Schepers vessel Second Schepers vessel sold as low rates hamper recovery in smaller box sector Skuld transfers its hull and machinery business to SMA unit Merged cover is being marketed as Skuld Hull as Lloyd's syndicate is run down Subsea 7 lands 'sizeable' Equinor contract Norwegian owner to carry out work over three years in North Sea. NYK orders newcastlemax bulker at JMU Newbuilding ordered against long-term charter contract from JFE Steel Grace 1 could be forfeit in US courts after Gibraltar detention Lawyer Stephen Askins explains how the Trump administration could go about taking control of VLCC at centre of sanctions row Three more Chinese shipyards eye merger China Merchants, CMIC and AVIC plotting tie-up following news of mega-merger between CSIC and CSSC Enterprise targets suezmaxes with US terminal expansion US-listed terminal and pipeline operator also plans to boost LPG and PGP export capacity West Africa remains world's top piracy hotspot, says IMB Over 80% of hostage taking or kidnapping occurred in the region in the first half of 2019 Schnelle takes top finance job at Team Tankers Acting chief financial officer sees position made permanent at Oslo-listed tanker owner

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JULY 10, 2019
No clear answer for what's next with Huawei export controls Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said China's pursuit of U.S. military-grade technologies "cannot be tolerated and we are updating our export control policies to account for this very real threat." Commerce seeks comments for counterfeits report Planned for this fall, submission of the report will follow an April presidential memorandum requiring the departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to send a report focusing on the extent to which third parties facilitate or work to combat trafficking in counterfeits. Oakland port chief to retire Chris Lytle will step down as executive director of the Port of Oakland on July 19, ending a 53-year career in trade and transportation. Grassley indicates fall as possibility for USMCA vote Several stakeholders, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, had called for a vote before the August recess. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils master plan Bistate agency strategizes on how to accommodate port growth over the next 30 years. Panalpina announces war risk surcharge The freight forwarder joins a list of ocean carriers implementing surcharges that includes Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and APL. Executive Moves: Gibbs & Cox, Purolator, MULR, Pelican

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JULY 10, 2019
China's Zhoushan Port targets 4 million mt bonded bunker sales in 2019 China's Zhoushan Port targets to supply 4 million mt of bonded bunker fuel in 2019 and raise it to 7 million mt by 2021, a senior executive with the Zhoushan city council said this week. Oil futures surge as US Gulf operators shut in production ahead of storm The energy complex moved sharply higher Wednesday as operators shut in Gulf of Mexico production platforms ahead of the expected formation of a tropical storm off Louisiana's coast. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: Climb in Asian LSFO prices attracts more supply, but premium over HSFO drops As a result of stockpiling, the value of LSFO has surged. Singapore bunker premiums rise to 8-month high on tight supply, steady demand Market sources attributed the uptrend to tight prompt supply and slight improvement in bunker demand since June. Kuwait's KPC sets AUG Asia KEC crude OSP at $1.40/b over Oman/Dubai average The company also cut the price of its heavier and sourer Kuwait Export crude loading in August. Iran warns it will respond 'in the right place and time' to Gibraltar oil tanker seizure "This move will not remain without response," Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the armed forces, 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

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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