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BRIEFS

November 12, 2019

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ONE back in the black but misses out on revenue and profit forecasts Brexit uncertainties result in cargo traffic increase through UK's Peel Ports Swine flu pushes China's meat imports up to record levels Sunken ship clogs up cargo flow at major Vietnamese seaport Palo Alto Networks helps Kerry Logistics to boost supply chain security First phase of Kenya's new mega port in Lamu to open in December Taiwan's China Airlines Cargo launches Mumbai freighter service Boeing's 737 MAX could remain grounded after official audit finds problems Lawmakers blast Boeing CEO for unanswered 737 Max questions

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas New cyber security guide published Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Forex reserves again at new high Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued Shaping a smarter future for Customs

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Raben expands to Bulgaria Röhlig Logistics expands its global network Sigrid Nikutta to lead DB Cargo Russian-made freight cars for Zimbabwe Railways Grimaldi's first new PCTC sets sail AN-22 returns to commercial market Cargo-partner uses Spot's time slot management New appointment for Celebi Aviation Holding Red Sea Terminal focuses on ULCS Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load More software, less hardware B+S opens hub in Bremen "Curiosity of the Day" Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification Bremenports extends lobbying activities Electric trucks for urban traffic Turkish Cargo gains security status

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Surprise as Soren Toft leaves Maersk "with immediate effect" Ocean freight rates stay on a roll, but are they high enough for carriers? US forwarders want clarity on new CBP electronic air cargo manifest rules Reducing ship speeds 'a silver bullet' to reduce pollution and save whales Anchorage Airport sees opportunity blooming as it expands cargo facilities DP-DHL launches first digital platform for road freight in Africa Climate change: IAG reviews 'fuel-tankering' Jury shocker: 93 million reasons why the ILWU may soon cease to exist Namir Khanbabi to lead Zeamarine business in Asia and Oceania Supply chain radar: There's a bad moon rising, it's in the numbers aM&A radar exclusive: Stretched PIL looking to sell the 'good' assets - US buyer in the frame

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Bourbon signs up 100 OSVs for Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Marseille, France, headquartered offshore services giant Bourbon has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels to Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service. The deal is a breakthrough offshore services BC Ferries back at Damen for four more battery-hybrids Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Damen Shipyards Group contracts to build four more battery electric-hybrid Island Class vessels, scheduled to go into service in 2022. The agreement with Damen is a design-build, Maersk COO steps down Maersk Line parent company A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S reports that Chief Operating Officer Søren Toft has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and will leave effective today. The IMO 2020: Could bugs in biofuel eat into your engine? Shipowners looking to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap by using fuels with biofuel blended in may face an unexpected problem: increased risk of microbial influenced corrosion (MIC) Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bisso Towboat takes delivery of first Tier 4 ASD tractor tug on the Mississippi Bisso Towboat Co., Inc., Luling, La., has taken delivery of its newest ship-assist tug, the 6,008 BHP ASD tractor tug Andrew S. The Andrew S. is the first Tier 4 ASD tractor Paducah gets DOT funding for riverfront improvements The City of Paducah, Ky., says it is to get $10.4 million in funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. Though the grant

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis warns against misleading headline conclusions from industry forums and urges unity around the... Are charterers and consumers to foot the bill for shipping's carbon tax? Supporters suggest a carbon tax will accelerate the development and uptake of alternative fuels and carbon-neutral propulsion technologies Braemar 'modestly more bullish' for 2020 crude earnings After 2021, a falling demand for crude and weaker growth in long-haul trades will weigh on freight rates and earnings Maersk's Søren Toft steps down Søren Skou to pick up COO role until replacement is found Multi-fuel future calls for team work in advocacy Shipowners will want to safeguard against fuel price movements going forward, justifying the adoption of two or more marine fuels... Answer five questions to make better greenhouse gas policies at the IMO Dan Rutherford, from ICCT - an independent nonprofit organisation providing technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators - lays out his case... Slow steaming seen as fast-track solution to curb emissions Green coalition is attending the intersessional working group from the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee that began today and is... Capesize market hit by negative sentiment While sentiment has turned negative, there is hope vessel supply tightness will help to sustain levels through to the end... Between the lines: Information blackout Carriers' point-to-point online tools still leave much to be desired Box shipping's mini-recovery must be seen in context Void sailings and the removal of tonnage for scrubber installations are reducing available slots for shippers Decarbonisation and digitalisation: Where we're at and what's coming next Opportunity is as much as about disruption as it is about regulatory and technological uncertainties The competitive risks of digitalisation Gaining control of the supply chain by tying customers to bespoke software systems and industry-owned standards poses a 'serious threat'... Daily Briefing Free to read: Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds \| Gard turns losses around \| Exclusive... China Merchants to order VLCC quartet Newbuilding plan wins China Merchants Energy Shipping board approval, with the contract to be signed 'in due course' Matson projects $30m-$40m boost in post-2019 annual earnings Matson's logistics revenue was 11% lower in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year, but... Seaspan positive on charter market in 2020 Executives expect the current tailwinds to remain into 2020 because of low levels of tonnage, IMO 2020 and the scrubber...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
South Asia infrastructure to slow production shift from China Rails, trucking hauling light this US peak season Forwarder pushback forces India to rework regulatory reform COO Toft leaves Maersk Trucker shortage delaying cargo at Japanese ports Cyclone delays 12,000 TEU of cargo at Chittagong

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Maersk hunts new operating chief as Soren Toft quits Danish boxship giant's CEO Soren Skou to take on operational role until new executive is recruited Jadrolinija targets newbuildings under state plan Government is working on fleet renewal for Croatian owner Grupo CBO fixes two PSVs on term deals in Brazil Brazilian owner adds combined two years of work for offshore pair Empire Navigation tied to sale of 10-year-old MR tanker Greek tanker owner Empire Navigation has reportedly sold a 10-year-old MR product carrier as the company works to renew its fleet through an extensive newbuilding programme. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the Stamatis Molaris-controlled company has sold the 50,000-dwt tanker MR Orestes (built 2009) for $19.1m. The deal is still on subjects. Reports point to Atlantica Shipping of Norway a Pavimar sells 12-year-old supramax bulker Greek owner Pavimar has sold a 12-year-old supramax bulker in a deal that appears to be in line with its efforts to renew and expand its fleet. Brokers in the US and Europe said the Ismini Panayiotides-led bulker owner has sold the 52,000-dwt Mary Lina (built 2007)to a Vietnamese buyer for $10.3m. Pavimar bought the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-constructed ship from Kambara Kisen for $9.6m in March 20 Skuld warns members about future premium rates Olso-based mutual says it made a 'small surplus' in first six months of this policy year Avance Gas holds on to 16-year-old VLGC after two-month sale effort Oslo-listed shipowner sticking to price expectation as VLGC market shows signs of strength. MPC Capital builds tanker influence by buying into broker Albis German asset manager takes 50% stake in shop that also has sale and purchase and bulker desks New digital developments for shipmanagers may mean less optionality for shipowners Some shipowners are pushing back as digitalisation takes away their freedom to choose Decarbonisation needs to be profitable to work, says Alexander Saverys Fourth-generation boss of Belgian family's shipping interests tells IMO 'we're no charity' Pangaea Logistics 'not at all a fan' of exhaust gas scrubbers Shipping is 'getting dragged kicking and screaming' into complying with environmental regulations, chief executive Ed Coll says German boxship auctioned off in Gibraltar Spica finds buyer following Admiralty sale in UK territory Laid-up MISC FSO sold for scrap India is the final destination for veteran storage vessel IMO revs up carbon campaign as regulators meet Week-long meeting on measures to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets starts today Commerzbank's long goodbye to shipping continues German lender's maritime exposure little changed as it cuts provisions Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement buoyed by surge of Greek owners entering LNG sector Head of BSM's Greek office speaks about inroads into the Greek LNG market and the challenges ahead Shipmanagers predict surge in fatalities in run-up to IMO 2020 InterManager survey reveals fears over fatalities, and recent smuggling incidents that have criminalised crew China Merchants Energy Shipping to splash $340m on VLCC newbuildings China Merchants Group has approves four-ship order by subsidiary of four VLCCs Boxship rates surge as idle fleet 'skyrockets' Drewry says there is now more than 1m teu of vessels not operational Tsakos tanker captain named as fourth suspect in frigate sinking Investigation to examine whether deck lighting on Sola TS confused warship's crew Shipping ministry will not oppose SCI sale Department was against privatisation in 2017 but is now in favour Shipmanagers take fragmented paths in march to digitalisation Critics claim shipping's approach to digitalisation is too fragmented and more collaboration is needed for its benefits to be fully realised MSC's Isabella becomes largest boxship to call at Singapore Gulsun-class vessel makes maiden call in Asia after completing first round trip to Europe MPA: LNG only current viable solution for greener shipping Green initiative has been extended for five more years with focus on decarbonisation Asian feeder operators unveil IMO 2020 bunker surcharge Different destination ports will attract surcharges of between $21 and $75 per teu

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Dry bulk extends slide as Vale shaves iron-ore forecast Reduced estimate for Brazilian iron-ore exports compounds headwinds for dry bulk. FedEx unit more than doubles early-a.m. transpacific air network FedEx Express doubles originating network for Asia-Pacific early-AM flights to U.S. Unions criticize practice of furloughing in the rail industry The Class I railroads furlough workers in times of lower volumes but unions think the cuts have been too deep as a result of precision... Toyota fuel-cell power plant in limbo after California utility withholds support The plant, one of the world's largest, is designed to support the automaker's hydrogen truck and passenger vehicle fleets. Freight Futures daily curve: 11/11 Ten of eleven Trucking Freight Futures markets finish week of November 8th lower. Rail shippers seek transload sites even as volumes still weak As truck-plus-rail becomes increasingly popular, shippers need to find sites where the modes meet. UPS ships U.S. beef to Japan, traces movement via blockchain UPS has partnered with agri-tech company HerdX to ship beef from the U.S. to Japan, while recording its provenance over a blockchain network. Saloodo! launches digital trucking platform in Africa The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary claims its new digital road freight platform is the continent's first. Today's pickup: API, EDI platforms can play nice; I've got 50 more feet to go now! API, EDI platforms can work together. Singles Day parcel tsunami; Oh, those last 50 feet! This Week's Forecast This week's forecast has arrived! Want more? SONAR users get exclusive access to the detailed breakdown and insights. Shipwell's entire API for shippers to integrate features within existing workflows Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts... White Paper - The Best of Both Worlds: The Asset-Based 3PL This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer. Shippers should brace for more container rate hikes, warns Drewry Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation. Mutts4Trucks seeks to pair truckers with dogs looking for homes Truck drivers spend most of their day alone in their cabs. Mobil Delvac and Pedigree believe that dogs could provide companionship, and potentially improve driver... Air France-KLM announces five-year restructuring plan Initiative includes boosting air cargo revenue

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Vilma oil supplies first VLSFO delivery at Ceuta Vilma Oil has supplied its first delivery of 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Ceuta, the port authority said Monday. FUTURES 4: Crude settles lower as demand growth concerns in focus Crude futures settled lower Monday, although remained within a well-worn range, pressured by continued global demand growth concerns. China to remain a battle ground for Saudi Aramco, Russian crude suppliers in 2020 "Arab Extra Light suits our units ... Arab Heavy is similar to [Iraq's] Basrah Light," a source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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		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

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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)

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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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