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BRIEFS

August 13, 2019

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10,070-TEU APL Le Havre ablaze off India's Gujarat coast Global box growth rate revised downwards to 2.5pc: Alphaliner Hutchison Ports to build new box terminal at Egypt's port of Abu Qir HKTDC seminar checks out ways and means of exiting China Prepare fuel tanks to meet IMO 2020, says Intertek's technical chief South Carolina ports cargo throughput up record-breaking 5pc in July Boston's Conley container terminal hits record 307,331 TEU in FY2019 FedEx breaks away from Amazon partnership to serve broader range CN and CSX intermodal meant to challenge to east coast trucking China's producer price index falls to -0.3pc in July, hit by trade war United States new heavy-duty truck orders in July lowest since 2010 Port of Chittagong moves up to 64th spot in world's top 100 box ports Beijing tells Cathay to ban protesting staff from China flights Hong Kong's status as global hub at risk as Reds increase local role Cathay offers new fire-containment bag for lithium-ion batteries

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AUGUST 12, 2019
APM Terminals Yucatan to expand & modernise Progreso terminal APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q1 Cochin Shipyard keen on inland waterways vessels segment MOL & COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation host event on future of LNG business New Panama Canal tolls structure proposal ZIM announces new Central America-Caribbean service Countervailing duty may be imposed on certain steel products from China, Vietnam Mansukh Mandaviya visits JNPT for an overview on the port; lays foundation for additional liquid cargo jetty AMTOI holds 20th AGM & organises knowledge session FFFAI calls for collaboration with Nepal Freight Forwarders Association to increase bilateral trade Logistics leasing crossed 13 m sq. ft in H1 2019; records 31 pc growth year-on-year: CBRE WCO publishes e-commerce package China's imports from US fall by 19 pc in July amid trade war Global cotton prices down on weak demand & higher production, says ICAC

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Two new special trucks to salvage vehicles BLG handles logistics for fischerwerke Eastern Europe prefers electric locomotives Bruce A. Fenimore and Sara Mayes to receive CII awards New entity for exchange of port information Caribbean Airlines Cargo teams up with Alaska Airlines International routes for new Swedish airport Heaviest jumbo train completes successful trial run Lothar Thoma replaces Heinz Senger-Weiss K Line's new design for an LNG carrier AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires US freight forwarder DB Schenker tests nationwide use of exoskeletons Twelve roundtrips between Luxembourg and Trieste ZIM launches Americas service Saudia Cargo launches express product for heavy shipments "Curiosity of the Day" New contact persons at Royal Air Maroc

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Another box ship crew scramble for their lives as containers catch fire Booming commercial letter traffic heads for digital channels 'White list' trade tit-for-tat spat between South Korea and Japan Hong Kong Airport cancels flights as protestors lay seige to terminals CargoLogicAir CEO David Kerr to quit On the wires: YRC Worldwide is stressed - anybody interested? Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - a 'hidden gem' worth billions... or peanuts?

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Jotun Signs 42 Vessels HPS Contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Jotun, Sandefjord, Norway, signed an agreement August 8 with Norwegian company Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the leading shipowner's advanced Ro/Ro Port of Los Angeles Breaks July Record with 912,154 TEUs For the fourth consecutive month, the Port of Los Angeles has set a new single-month cargo record. In July, the port moved 912,154 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)-the busiest July in the port's PetroLogistics Awards McDermott with FEED Contract for 500 KTA Gulf Coast PDH Project McDermott International Inc. announced August 12 that it has been awarded a sizeable contract by PetroLogistics ll LLC to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility ABB Names Björn Rosengren as CEO The board of ABB has unanimously appointed Björn Rosengren as its CEO. He will join ABB on February 1, 2020, and succeed CEO Peter Voser in this role on March 1, 2020. MARAD Seeks Comments on Domestic Maritime CoE Designation Policy The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced progress in establishing Centers of Excellence for Domestic MaritimeWorkforce Training and Education (CoE), which would recognize and support community colleges and training

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Aframax earnings under pressure as North Sea and Baltic crude exports drop Refinery closures, pipeline problems, unscheduled maintenance and unplanned outages at oil fields have all lessened demand for aframaxes One seafarer missing after fire on supply vessel in Bay of Bengal The Indian Coast Guard is dealing with the second reported fire in the region in recent days Grains from Black Sea provide some support to dry bulk market Strong exports from the Black Sea region expected to continue over the coming months, says grains consultancy BullPositions Maritime industry must open up about cyber crime Organisations within the maritime industry are often reluctant to report cyber attacks for fear of reputational damage China's Asian rivals begin to take up the slack Vietnam sees the fastest growth in exports to the US in the wake of the Sino-US trade spat Pyxis posts second-quarter loss despite uptick in rates Nasdaq-listed owner of six tankers sees net revenues decrease to $6.5m, from $7m in the same quarter a year earlier Clarksons reports difficult year for its financial division Clarksons says it had a particularly strong performance in its broking division in the first half of the year Daily Briefing Iran responsible for 70% of misrepresented bills of lading \| Global box volume growth is braking sharply \| The Lloyd's... The Standard Club gains Hong Kong licence New branch will be led by Michael Turnbull as chief executive APL containership catches fire off Indian coast The were no reports of injuries to the crew and initial checks showed the vessel is stable. The vessel has... Kidnapped Turkish crew released Nearly a month after 10 Turkish crew were abducted from the Turkish-flagged 8,928 dwt Paksoy 1 general cargo vessel off... Merger with CSSC won't create a monopoly, says CSIC chairman Chairman of China Industry Shipbuilding Corp claims the two only account for less than 50% of the country's total shipbuilding... Ezion suffers from delay in rescue plan The group also had to dump assets in a weak market and cut rates as it struggled to keep afloat...

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Toepfer Multipurpose Index gains in August Plunge in US imports from Asia signals weak peak Debate over India cabotage flares again M&A, larger ships ramp-up Asia transshipment competition US East Coast reaps gains from rise in Mexican ro-ro Hong Kong airport chaos hampers air cargo US domestic intermodal weakest since Great Recession

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Andersen takes over at Avance Gas Ulrik Andersen has taken the reins at Avance Gas - along with the option to buy 750,000 shares. The John Fredriksen-backed, Oslo-traded gas carrier owner disclosed Monday that Andersen had been issued the options, which vest annually over the next three years and come with a five-year term. BTIG backs Avance Gas to swing back to black as VLGC rates spring to life Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driv Turkish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria released The 10 seafarers returned home Sunday after being kidnapped 15 July Carnival names new chief ethics and compliance officer Arnold Donald-led company is required to create such role as part of $20m fine for violating five-year probation tied to environmental wrongdoing. ITF agrees Strait of Hormuz 'extended risk zone' Crew entitled to improved wages and benefits if vessel is attacked Pioneer Marine relives 'unpleasant memories from 2016' Torben Janholt-led handysize specialist turns a profit in the second quarter amid challenging market. Ardmore Shipping explains rare step of revealing net asset value Differences in methodology aside, the Irish tanker owner's self-reported valuation is generally in line with analysts' estimations APL containership hit by fire off western India A fire broke out aboard an APL boxship off the coast of western India Friday night. According to the Indian Coast Guard and local media reports, the fire started on the 10,106-teu APL Le Havre (built 2012) while the ship was about 40 nautical miles offshore. The cause of the fire is not known, but it reportedly struck four containers. All 26 crew members are said to be safe. One seafarer killed Macroeconomic fears sting shipping stocks to wipe out this year's gains Shipping stocks have felt the force of the latest shots fired in Donald Trump's trade war with China with market turbulence in the past week wiping out year to date climbs. Red arrows were seen in every core shipping market last week as LNG carrier and dry bulk owners joined tanker and LPG peers in seeing their market values fall as a group. "Investors are fearing demand growth and the global One seafarer killed in anchor handler fire off India A seafarer has died and another is missing following a fire onboard an anchor handing supply tug off the coast of India, according to reports. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in The blaze broke out onboard the 3,955-hp Coastal Jaguar (built 1983) near the port of Visakhapatnam on Monday, The Times of India reported. Twenty-eight of the vessel's crew were rescued by the Indian Coastguard, acc Eagle Bulk Shipping reloading shelf after $122m purchase Eagle Bulk Shipping is feathering its potential war chest for possible purchases with a $750m shelf filing. Nasdaq-listed Eagle has logged the fresh shelf filing following a major summer swoop for six ultramax bulkers. Thanassis Martinos back in S&P market with Norden supramax buy Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal While a shelf filing does not mean a further equity ra Vitol deepens tanker ownership with Navios Acquisition VLCC purchase Trading giant Vitol is believed to have deepened its interest in VLCC ownership with the purchase of a tanker from Navios Maritime Acquisition. Multiple brokers are connecting the London headquartered company with the acquisition of the 305,100-dwt Nave Electron (built 2002). Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC Vitol shows tanker appetite with time charter of quar Swedish shipowner Gotland disposes of two product tankers Swedish tanker and ferry owner Rederi AB Gotland is selling two of its product tankers. US brokers say the Guangzhou built 39,000-dwt Alice (built 2013) and the sistership Ami (built 2012) have been sold for $40m enbloc. Laurin Maritime buys back tanker from KS owner It is being suggested that Amoretti Armatori of Italy is the buyer. Officials at both the seller and reported buyer have yet t Fearnleys chief Kristian Sorensen expects 'nice year' after 2018 revenue jump Operating margin remains steady but broker's chief executive says political instability could have an impact on S&P deals Pyxis Tankers stays in the red during 'choppy' second quarter Eddie Valentis backed Pyxis Tankers chalked up a second quarter loss in a difficult freight market. The product tanker specialist booked a $1.6m loss in the three months to the end of June, a little deeper than the $1.3m red number seen a year earlier. Valentis, chief executive of Pyxis, said in a statement the company has expected the chartering environment for product tankers to be choppy in t APL and Vale buck demolition trend to send boxship and bulker for scrap APL and Vale are sending ships to Alang despite a depressed scrap market Andi Case rules out newbuild 'shock wave' and eyes capital markets 'game changer' Orderbook not a threat to shipping industry's rebound Scotland's Ferguson yard sunk by LNG-fuelled ferry job Revived privately-owned Scottish shipyard to go into administration amid talk of nationalisation plan Siem Offshore sells multipurpose PSV to Nigerian owner Siem Offshore has sold a multipurpose field and ROV support vessel (MRSV) to buyers in Nigeria. Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board The Oslo-listed owner has signed an agreement to sell the 4,214-dwt Siem Marlin (built 2009) for an undisclosed price. The buyer is Lagos-based Marine Platforms, an oil services company that operates in Nigeria and the African continent, according Reederei Krey snaps up Nord/LB MPP duo in fleet renewal bid Acquisition of pair is an 'opportunity', says German shipowner Clarksons books 'robust' first half performance as shipbroking results shine Shipbroking giant Clarksons has chalked up improved first half results in the face of a weaker dry cargo market, an ongoing trade war between the US and China and a period of constrained capital markets activity. London-listed Clarksons pointed to a strong showing from its shipbroking operation for the improved numbers and remains confident of an ongoing recovery in shipping markets and a disrupt Stevenson signals Diamond S Shipping set to renew its MR fleet Connecticut-based shipowner knows the time is right as average fleet age hits 10 years

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Wayne State University launches new mobility center The Center for Advanced Mobility marks another stage in the evolution of Detroit as a hub for new transportation technologies. UPS takes rare step outside four walls, names Pepsi executive new CFO UPS hires Pepsi executive as CFO in rare move going outside the company Crew safe after container fire on APL Le Havre off India Coast A container fire aboard the APL LeHavre comes as many liner companies are cracking down on misdeclared cargo. Temperature-controlled storage provider sees "favorable" outlook Americold Realty Trust sees favorable refrigerated warehouse supply and demand dynamics continuing. First quarterly drop in USPS' package, shipping volumes in nine years sends warning flares USPS' first quarterly decline in package volumes in 9 years throws up warning flares over lost business from its biggest customers Pakistani startup Airlift raises $2.2M as investors flock to transit-hailing apps Traffic congestion in the developing world is driving a flourishing on-demand bus market. Former Delta Air Lines safety chief sworn in to lead FAA Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding. Service reliability issues and trade uncertainty could help push U.S. rail volumes lower U.S. rail carloads no longer appear to be following the lead of broader economic indicators. Why? Look to concerns about rail service reliability and trade... Marine terminals look to tech to keep trucking on track at ports Shifting rules at marine terminals pose challenge to drayage. The six most common reasons cargo gets held up in customs Learn about the six most common reasons cargo gets delayed during the customs process. Deliveroo is leaving the German last-mile food delivery market U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets. Today's pick-up: Son of Spaghetti Junction; YRC in consolidation mode Atlanta is building Spaghetti Junction II. UK drug companies will take matters into their hands to get goods to market in no-deal Brexit; YRC consolidation... Commentary: The logistics of a college football game College football season is about to start (YES!!!). This article focuses on the logistics of moving a college team's equipment from its home location to... Air Canada boosts Transat bid by C$200 million Canada's largest airline gets backing from Transat's largest investor for C$720 deal after real estate developer attempted to block acquisition. Does Hong Kong airport closure signal troubled days ahead for air cargo? Continued cancellations could have a marked impact on air cargo. Feds fund trucking improvements at the Port of Montreal Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and "intelligent" communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort... U.S. Energy Projections to 2050 EIA projects that, for the first time since the 1950s, the United States will export more energy than it imports by 2020. Port Report: NY-NJ port moves container via electric truck Third busiest U.S. port prods carriers and owner-operators to use low- and zero-emissions trucks. Redwood Games raise $130,000 for juvenile diabetes research The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet. BREAKING NEWS: Hong Kong Airport Shutdown All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport...

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AUGUST 12, 2019
Argentina's populist opposition win may put energy investment hold Argentina's leading opposition coalition, a left-wing populist alliance that ruled the country from 2003-15, swept the national primaries on Sunday. US shale oil output to climb 85,000 b/d on month in September: EIA US shale oil output will increase to nearly 8.77 million b/d in September, up 85,000 b/d from August. Oil slightly bullish, shrugging off tumble in equities Crude futures held in positive territory Monday, even as equities tumbled on global growth concerns. Saudi Aramco expands in India with deal for Reliance Industries' stake Portuguese hauliers start indefinite strike action External: Global Risk Management

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SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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