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November 13, 2019

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US voices 'grave concern' over increasing violence in HK Maersk announces sudden departure of head of operations Soren Toft Evergreen's Q3 profit plunges nearly 90pc with revenue up 11pc World's largest box ship, 23,656 TEU MSC Isabella, calls at Singapore port HK's ninth Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference opens November 19 Asia-Europe air cargo rates pick up, indicating signs of a peak season dnata gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai World Central Global air cargo volume continues downwards slide as volumes fall 4.5pc in Sept Qatar Airways to link up with IndiGo to boost traffic from India IAG to acquire Air Europa to transform Madrid into a major European hub

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Atul Ubale appointed Director of SCI's Bulk Carriers & Tankers Division FIATA critical of detention & demurrage process IMO launches online tool to smoothen reporting formalities for vessels Shipping industry discusses key challenges at Tripartite Forum in Tokyo Vanguard Logistics commencing operations in Sri Lanka Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi as Regional Director DGTR recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass MMTC to import 1 lt of onions urgently Plastic exports fall 6 pc CNG terminal at Bhavnagar gets approval Port operations resume after Cyclone Bulbul PSA Chennai sets another productivity record Rotterdam port mulling container transport through electric trucks in port area Two majestic luxury cruise liners home ported together at Mumbai Harbour Umm Qasr port back to normal functioning

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Bundled into Dubai From Germany to Hungary in one round trip per day Third shunting track at the Schwedenkai Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi European funds for the port of Piraeus Heavy-duty transport in Portugal Etihad Cargo enhances control performance ESR establishes new logistics mandate in Australia GE picks Selam Amare as country leader for Ethiopia Testing "Dumbo" New player on the waters: E2F in France Intermodal business under new ownership "Curiosity of the Day" DHL and Hewlett Packard aim at improving invoice processes New country manager for Serbia UK carrier delivers cement to infrastructure projects Maersk vessel tests battery propulsion Scottish carrier starts fleet renewal with full freighters Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Profits on the up at Deutsche Post-DHL as third-quarter earnings soar Q3 results show a bullish DFDS defying the economic odds in Europe Australian shipper raps hiked port fees for containers and eyes bulk transport PayCargo instant payments system takes off in air cargo Want Americans to buy US products? Dump the Jones Act

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Torm to postpone some scrubber installations until 2020 In its latest quarterly report, Copenhagen-headquartered products tanker operator Torm says it has decided to postpone some scrubber installations to the first and the second quarter of 2020. Torm says it expects Another delay in delivery of Canada's first AOPS The Toronto Star reports that the delivery date of the Royal Canadian Navy's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship has again been pushed back. The original plan was to have Irving Shipbuilding Jon Holvik joins Thrustmaster as Executive VP Thrustmaster of Texas has named Jon Holvik as Executive Vice President for Business Development of Dynamic Positioning Systems. The appointment follows Thrustmaster's acquisition earlier this year of Rolls-Royce's ICON Dynamic Positioning business. Marine Log FERRIES 2019 broke new ground Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 event will need a larger space than this year's, which saw available exhibit space sell out and a packed conference room. Held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November Carnival beefs up internal ethics and compliance team Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has announced seven new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in ABS issues guidance on containership cargo fires The just-published ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers is the first of its kind to address firefighting and safety systems of cargo holds of container vessels, the Crowley adds 300 more reefer containers Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season. The additional units are all 40-foot-long high cubes and have

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Shipping edges towards mandatory R&D fund A proposal under consideration by five industry associations could force ships to pay $2 for each tonne of fuel they... Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports slump Rosneft's trading arm is vital to Venezuelan crude sales as Chinese refiners shun direct purchases since the US administration tightened... Freight forwarders criticise detention and demurrage process Freight forwarders call for more transparent and business-orientated process Klaveness scales down in the supramax segment Talks with potential pool partners should be concluded in the coming months, says Torvald Klaveness Container demand slowdown goes beyond trade war GDP multiplier goes into negative territory as September volumes contract, taking annual growth to just 1% Torm confident of sustained market strength Given recent market strength and yard capacity issues, the company is pushing back some scrubber retrofits into next year Ports detail the impact of climate change Significant and critical downtimes are leading to closures of up to three days and costs of up to $10m, a... MPC Capital buys stake in German broker MPC Capital claims the Albis deal will complement its technical management company, Ahrenkiel Tankers ICTSI gains from Papua New Guinea terminals and tariff adjustments Chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr says the company remains 'conscious of the current geopolitical trade tensions' Euronav secures LSFO deal in Malaysia Linggi port will provide low-sulphur marine fuels and other services for Euronav's vessels on east-of-Suez routes Singapore boosts IMO 2020 bunker buffer About 40% of the inventory of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoil in and around Singapore is stored in... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda \| Who pays for shipping's carbon tax? \|... RCL opens direct link between south China hub and Cambodia RCL says there has been demand from its Pearl River Delta customers to call directly at Guangdong for faster connectivity... California ports show hesitant growth trajectory despite tariffs Los Angeles had a bad October, but is having a good year. Long Beach is having a bad year, but...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker complaint seeks to overturn AB5 Boston wins $20 million DOT grant for terminal expansion MPV/HL charter rates stuck in sideways mode Port of LA warns of sharp Q4 volume drop on tariffs German companies link up to tackle Japan's offshore wind market Evergreen clings to profitability in third quarter JNPT aims to stem north India diversions with new rail offering Evergreen ties up with BlueX to provide online booking

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme. Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment Sleeker Tidewater preparing for offshore sector takeovers The company is paring down its fleet and C-suite with an eye on pulling the sector out of its downturn BW Group buys up Flex LNG shares BW Group has taken a stake in John Fredriksen's Flex LNG. As of 31 October, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led outfit owns 560,000 shares in the New York- and Oslo-traded gas carrier owner, good for just about 1% of the company, Flex disclosed. BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen It is unclear when or why BW took the posi Diana Shipping offers to repurchase $10m in shares Diana Shipping is looking to take back as much as $10m worth of its own company. The New York-listed bulker owner has begun a tender offer to buy up to 2.74 million outstanding common units at $3.65 per share. The offer will expire 11 December, unless extended or withdrawn, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping said. Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets? "The board of directors Carnival quadruples the size of its environmental compliance team The company now has eight employees focused on following environmental regulations and its own ethical standards Dry bulk's summer of love may be over, but outlook is still bright Optimists abound despite the Baltic Dry Index having fallen back to earth in recent weeks Torm CEO: product tanker optimism is 'backed up by the numbers' Jacob Meldgaard, Torm's executive director, said product tanker rates are likely to stay 'stronger for longer' Nasdaq sells its freight derivatives business to EEX Consolidation in the cleared freight derivatives market leaves EEX and Singapore Exchange in "a two-horse race". Generational change at broker Frachtcontor as Moller retires Hamburg shop appoints Jacob Christian Pedersen as managing director to replace long-serving tanker boss Delta Tankers likely in the clear over oil spill, says image expert Satellite image analysis reveals no evidence against Greek tanker, but points to ship gone 'dark' as possible culprit Last Arc7 prepares to sail into Yamal LNG fleet A final Arc7 LNG carrier is readying to leave DSME shipyard in South Korea, marking the conclusion of the 15-ship newbuilding project for Russia's Yamal LNG. Data analyst iGIS/LNG said the 172,00-cbm newbuilding Yakov Gakkel has shifted to the Okpo yard's outer anchorage after paying a visit to Korea Gas' Tongyeong LNG terminal. Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions Arc Pangaea Logistics Solutions nearing half-decade of profits in dry bulk trade Rhode Island operator uses cargo-first approach to be 'different', chief executive says, even as broadening shareholder appeal remains a challenge Crew shot and beaten as pirates raid PSV off Mexico Up to eight armed men boarded Micoperi's Remas on Monday Gard edges further ahead of rivals after profits boost Chief executive explains how the Norwegian insurer has made money in a difficult marine insurance market Alexander Panagopulos backs LNG pathway to sustainable shipping Forward Maritime Group founder pushes back over Clean Shipping Coalition's LNG claims Adapt or die? Shipmanagement faces a critical juncture TradeWinds' Business Focus on Shipmanagement has found that commoditisation, digital disruption and in-house offerings threaten to erode future earnings in the third-party management sector Wilmer Ruperti heading to trial in Novoship sex-tape row Venezuelan businessman fails to win summary judgment in dispute over alleged breach of 2016 settlement agreement Solstad Offshore anchor handler wins long-term work in Brazil The contract win follows a six-vessel deal awarded to Solstad last week. Shipmanagement at crossroads between quality and cost Increasing complexity of the business threatens to erode earnings but third-party managers are ready to make their case FA Vinnen and German partner set to hit secondhand market Boxship firm ready to grow after equity tie-up Michael Vinnen pins his family's fortunes on three-pillar growth strategy German company's bicentennial plans include expanding in managing crew Cosco Shipping International hurt by higher costs Singapore-listed bulker owner posts lower earnings in the third quarter Torm focused on bull market despite weak third-quarter results Softer freight rates affected the Danish product tanker specialist's bottom line in the third quarter, but things are looking up. Fire extinguished on Rieber research ship off Senegal No injuries reported after blaze breaks out in engine room of Polar Marquis Polembros offloads oldest tanker and sets sights on newbuildings Indian buyers take the 150,800-dwt Nautic (built 1998) as the Spiros Polemis-led outfit pushes ahead with renewal Norne Research starts Belships coverage with a buy Analyst says bulker company has a reliable owner and attractive spot exposure Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba shipyard Japanese engineering company forced into yard cut-backs after announcing massive losses Odfjell: IMO 2020 fuel spread may not be 'very scary' CEO Kristian Morch says company research suggests owners will not see "runaway prices" for compliant bunkers Klaveness aims to double number of pool ships but scale down supramax operations Norwegian owner says it is in talks with third parties as it focuses on panamaxes and post-panamaxes Euronav inks LSFO pact with Malaysia's Linggi Port Formal agreement follows arrival of ULCC Oceania (built 2003) in Southeast Asia last month Carl Schou says China is key to restore Wilhelmsen LNG book CEO is counting on Chinese appetite for growth strategy as he eyes nascent cruise sector China Merchants Energy buoyed by US sanctions on rival Cosco World's largest VLCC owner tipped to enjoy a profitable fourth quarter Cleaves sees value in LNG players after brutal sell-off Oslo-based brokerage forecasts cyclical peak in late 2020 with potential weaker earnings in 2021 to 2022 Shipbuilders showing 'strong interest' in Kiwi ferry order Barry Rogliano Salles leading search for yard to build replacement tonnage for New Zealand operator Maritime & Merchant Bank says markets continue to defy turmoil Despite tanker market rally Oslo-based bank says prospects for the sector remain promising

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker group files challenge to law restricting independent contractors As truckers wrestle with a new California law, AB5, that seeks to limit independent contractors, a trucking organization based in the state has filed a... ICTSI increases throughput and revenues but net income slips into the red It's a largely good set of third-quarter results for the Philippines-based but globally operating container terminal operator ICTSI. "Strong financial performance," says President and Chairman... Leveraging tech to move freight faster and safer - Demo Day 1 highlights Technology that helps you get the most from your drivers, trucks and trailers was in the spotlight at the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on Tuesday at FreightWaves... FreightWaves LIVE: Demo Day 1 - Afternoon Highlights Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12.... Amazon effect pushes traditional freight transport outside comfort zone (with video) Ryan Rogers, chief transformation officer at Covenant Transportation Group, said the online retail giant has challenged the movers of goods as to what is possible. The Uberization of Freight? Uber Freight knows something about that (with video) The Uberization of Freight has come to mean many things, but to Uber Freight Senior Director Bill Driegert, it means relieving pain points for carriers... Radiant Logistics' report ahead of expectations, but peak season likely to disappoint Radiant Logistics posts a good quarter, but warns that peak shipping season isn't shaping up heading into the holidays. Hassett Express seeks to shed 'quiet company' image CEO Michelle Halkerston has initiated technology investments and initiatives that will raise the profile of her company's large domestic air freight forwarding operation. TrinityRail®: Hourglass^TM, TrinFlo^TM the New Shape of Railcars TrinityRail has two new railcars: the Hourglass^TM and the TrinFlo^TM. Technology is a powerful tool the industry isn't using enough, Trucking Alliance's Lane Kidd says The Trucking Alliance's managing director Lane Kidd told Craig Fuller on Fuller Speed Ahead that technology could be used more effectively by the industry to... DOT awards $900 million for multi-modal projects Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states Work ethic, synergy help Chicago stay on top of logistics industry At the end of the day, logistics is still simple: "Take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself," Findley said. Fear not the robo-apocalpyse, analysis of autonomous trucking suggests A study released by autonomous truck startup Ike suggests that instead of eliminating jobs, some approaches to automation shift the task from long-haul to short-haul... Threat of another Lufthansa strike dropped - for now Airline and union reach truce Constant evolution vital for freight forwarders to stay relevant Third-party logistics providers must be ready to optimize data, streamline communications and never stop evolving to be successful in today's marketplace, said Mike Powell, chief... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/12 Trucking Freight Futures Markets were little changed with light holiday interest. Craig Fuller unveils SONAR 5.0: multimodal data and trucking rate forecasting (with video) SONAR 5.0 has new maps, alerts, rate predictions, and air and ocean data. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco has the lowest breakeven costs in the world Aramco's breakeven cost is below $10 per barrel; Alibaba registers $1 billion in sales in 1:08 minutes on Singles Day; Chinese pork imports at an... Telling the stories of truck drivers (with video) Rachel Premack, a rising transportation reporter at Business Insider, has become a champion among truck drivers for covering the issues from their perspective. Tariffs endanger $186 billion in US economic activity, study finds Risks based on cargo moving through Los Angeles/Long Beach ports Schneider CEO: AB5, other regulatory changes could spark "re-regulation" of industry (with video) Mark Rourke, CEO of Schneider National, right, told George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, that a series of regulations hitting the industry will affect expenses or... Canadian Pacific reaches all-time monthly record for grain volumes The railway hauled record grain and grain products volumes in October. Brokerage rivals Pyatt, Silver talk about the culture of competition (with video) The future of freight brokerage is a renewed focus on people. Lake-effect snow machine keeps cranking in Midwest, Northeast Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways. Percentage of compliant carriers stagnates ahead of December ELD deadline The stagnation suggests that only the most die-hard ELD holdouts are still clinging to their old devices. Giving truck drivers' jobs a FreightTech makeover (with video) NEXT Trucking is following a path that many FreightTech companies are also navigating, and it believes that its drayage solution will ultimately help truck drivers... Commentary: Spring floods have lasting impact on Midwestern transportation market For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring's flooding are still front and center in everyone's mind.... Daseke sees large loss as it "rightsizes" operations Daseke, Inc. reports a large loss amid operational restructuring and weaker flatbed demand. The company announces new initiatives as its reorganization continues. Riga airport expands to keep up with surge in cargo volume Latvian airport to double cargo handling capacity FreightWaves leaders discuss evolution from blog to media powerhouse FreightWaves employs about 40 reporters across the globe, produces 10 podcasts and has launched the first streaming TV network dedicated to freight. Fracking sand company sees its stock almost halve on big customer loss The broader issue for Carbo is the weak oil and gas market that has impacted the oil patch. Commentary: The dark zone in for-hire trucking changes Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient. Deutsche Post posts mid single-digit revenue gains in quarter, with Express division leading way Deutsche Post posts decent third-quarter results despite weak global macro environment Firm that backed Lyft, Facebook bets on autonomous trucks MIT-incubated start-up looks for learning models; just what food truck do you like? Transporting oil and gas drilling rigs is a tough business in an unpredictable market Moving oil rigs and oil-drilling equipment is not for the faint of heart. Every niche industry presents unique supply chain challenges, but oil rig transporters... U.K. retailer John Lewis to use cow manure to power its delivery fleets John Lewis will now use carbon-neutral renewable biomethane to power hundreds of its delivery trucks by 2021.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Residual fuel oil Handysize freight rates at 10-month high for Black Sea, Med An influx of cargoes of residual fuel oil in the Black Sea and Mediterranean markets coupled with a tight tonnage list have led freight rates for Handysize tankers to a 10-month high, according to S&P Global Platts data. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Bunker Partner supplies 0.5% S FO in Russian Far East Bunker supplier Bunker Partner has started supplying 0.5% sulfur fuel oil for bunkers at a clutch of Russian Far Eastern locations, the company said on its website. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Galp to supply 0.5% fuel at Portuguese ports from Nov 15 Portugal's Galp will start supplying its own blend of 0.5% marine fuel from November 15 at all mainland Portuguese ports, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Supply of 0.5% bunker fu FUTURES 4: Crude settles slightly lower as market awaits fresh indicators Crude futures settled slightly lower Tuesday following a largely rangebound session, as market participants awaited developments from the US-China trade negotiations. T.A.G. Marine, Euronav sign low sulfur bunkering agreement ahead of IMO 2020 The deal positions KLIP as a bunkering hub for ships transiting the Straits of Malacca. European light, sweet crude grades find support from IMO 2020 demand: sources "IMO [demand] is here," one trader said. Singapore Marine Fuel/380 CST HSFO cargo spread widens 6% to year-to-date high on IMO 2020 The spread first breached the $100/mt mark on Sept 24, from which it rose to $115.27/mt on Sept 30, Platts data showed. Platts will discontinue 90 kt, 150 kt Americas freight assessments Platts understands that fixtures on these routes typically reflect vessels of a smaller size. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: CYE Petrol to supply VLSFO from Istanbul in Dec CYE to supply 0.5%-S bunker fuel from December. Platts to amend cargo sizes for Caribbean Suezmax assessments There has been a shift to fixing on a larger cargo basis for Suezmax voyages loading in the Caribbean in recent years.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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