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BRIEFS

February 15, 2019

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US-China trade talks at a higher level start in Beijing as March deadline looms Fire-stricken APL Vancouver heading for Singapore Asia-Europe freight rates to remain depressed as tsunami of capacity looms Panama ports handle 7 million TEU in 2018, but growth slowed to 1.7pc Brexit Government scraps UK Ferry contract with no-ships Irish company Georgia Ports Authority has sights set on bigger berths to fit bigger ships Kerry Logistics opens meat processing plant in HK with Sutherland Co SF Airlines takes delivery of 2nd freighter in 2019, expanding fleet to 52 Air-France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group can acquire Virgin Atlantic Australia's inbound air cargo volume up 7pc to 1.17m tonnes

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
FFFAI discusses current issues & India-Iran trade opportunities during 9th EC meeting in New Delhi Realistic shipping industry emissions scenario sought 'The 'smart' notion is in the DNA of HAROPA' Karaikal Port flags off 150th rake from mechanised bulk cargo handling system Kern ICD in Madurai notified as Inland Container Port by Customs Logistics portal will put in place an institutional mechanism: Prabhu Rupee payment mechanism to facilitate exports to Iran BHP-MALA Awards 2019 honours the heavyweights

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Also for real belugas Panalpina in contact with Agility Swiss watchdogs check out Gateway Basel Nord Toyo Tires renews contract with Fiege More trucks for asphalt haulage Trois Rivieres Port Authority sets up two funds Return to roots for Nohra's new manager Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong Descartes acquires Visual Compliance From COO to CEO More space for manoeuvres at Saudiports Anniversary run of express container train PAD upgrades airfreight handling equipment Havi to build new cold store BNSF to expand rail network in NE USA "Curiosity of the Day" Ceva selects new head for LCL product The end of the biggest dream Duisport's container throughput on track

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Maersk ensures supply of low-sulphur fuel on US east coast for IMO 2020 Supply chain radar: Panalpina goes for a merger of unequals - what if DSV walks away now? Manston row escalates as consultant slams potential for profitable freighters Airlines send out Valentine's Day cards: how they rose to the occasion DHL Express to make a splash with delivery option using Thames barges Vietnam 'hits its stride' as more shippers and logistics players enter the market Airbus to scrap A380 production as Emirates puts in 70 smaller aircraft order Claus Svane Schmidt new head of Ceva Logistics LCL division Road transport not in the picture at Schiphol - but it is at Brussels Supply chain radar: What's the point of Maersk's US customs buy? Flexport in talks to raise $500m in SoftBank-led deal Andrew Peers new senior underwriter for TT Club UK, Benelux and Nordic team Kerry-Sutherland MeatLab JV: new technology for upstream meat processing Market Insight: Q&A with Kontainers' Graham Parker - freight tech is the real deal Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina latest - 'The EG foundation doesn't want to sell under any circumstances'

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
ONE sets new containership stowage record: 19,100 TEU Ocean Network Express (ONE) has set a new record for the largest amount of cargo ever stowed on a containership, carrying over 19,100 TEU of containers on the MOL Tribute. That beat Incat Crowther cat is designed to deal with Danube debris Designer Incat Crowther has released some more details on the 39 m low wash, high-speed catamaran ferry recently delivered by Britain's Wight Shipyard to Danube River operator Twin City Liner (see earlier Cameron LNG gets nearer to loading first export cargo USCG Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles personnel conducted a facility safety inspection at the Cameron Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Hackberry, LA, Tuesday, in preparation for the facility to load its Maersk seals U.S. East Coast low sulfur fuel deal An idled New Jersey asphalt facility is being repurposed as part of Maersk's IMO 2020 sulfur cap strategy. A.P. Moller - Maersk and PBF Logistics LP (PBFX) have reached an agreement for P&O Reyser harbor tug will be first in Med meeting IMO Tier III An Asymmetric Tractor Tug (ATT) ordered by P&O Reyser will be the first harbor tug operating in the Mediterranean area to comply with IMO Tier III, MARPOL Annex VI when it enters New pilot boat goes arrives in Valdez The Southwest Alaska Pilots Association's newest pilot boat, Emerald Island, is now at work. Built by Somerset, Mass-based Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, the Emerald Island arrived by ship in Victoria, BC on December 22

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
'Cool Company' launch stalled due to LNG spot market slump But plans to create a combined fleet of 16 LNG carriers from the fleets of Golar LNG, Awilco LNG and... South Korean shipbuilding tie-up could consolidate LNG orderbook Meanwhile, a combined Samsung will remain a major competitor in the liquefied natural gas newbuild segment Sub-capesize market to rebound after January slump MSI predicts weak freight rates will see scrapping surge, but the forecast upturn in sub-capesize earnings in Q2 and Q3... Ports welcome European Maritime Single Window agreement Shipowner and port lobbies support EU agreement on harmonised reporting roles for the bloc's ports Spot market earnings lift GasLog to record quarter LNG spot charter rates have fallen since the last quarter but the Monaco-based owner expects that the market will tighten... Australia says bulker running out of supplies AMSA says the Villa Deste has ordered more food but noted it would inspect the ship next week NYK to integrate research units Japanese shipping giant is to integrate the management resources of each company to increase efficiencies and create value Maersk secures low-sulphur fuel deal in US US supply deal will provide 10% of Maersk's low-sulphur fuel requirement as world's largest boxship operator secures refining capacity Viewpoint: A flag for your convenience Cost - above all - is what is driving how companies are making the decision upon which they pick a flag authority... Daily Briefing Box ports braced for challenging 2019 \| Container shipping's cautious outlook \| The strange death of shipping England \| Uncertainty... Epic Gas upbeat about market prospects Epic Gas notes there are only five newbuilding vessels scheduled to be delivered in 2019 and five more in 2020... Japan offshore wind set for fast-track expansion WoodMac projects Japan's offshore wind capacity will expand 62-fold to four gigawatts in 2028 Udenna drops lifeline for Emas Filipino conglomerate decided not to proceed with a $73.3m transaction that anchored Emas' restructuring proposal

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
CH Robinson: No US truckload slowdown in sight Vancouver port launches rail upgrades amid delays New technology driving US West Coast port automation Service integrations offer new trade compliance options New Canaveral crane recovers fallen rockets

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Cargill sees more capesize scrapping in 2019 The sudden downturn has caught the trader unawares Back to future as headwinds take their toll on shipping This was supposed to be a year of slow but steady improvement for shipping markets, so where has it all gone wrong and can markets get back on track? Cosco Bulk splashes $880m on newcastlemax orders in China Dry bulk giant places orders for 16 firm ships at five yards, with options for up to 30 vessels in total Scrubber users reject EC's call for urgent change to IMO rules Scientific evidence on exhaust gas systems is being 'ignored', says Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 spokesman Hamish Norton Bugbee bats away scrubber ban fears for Scorpio Tankers While president does not think kit will be outlawed he suggests company would be better off. Chevron extends Dof PSV timecharter The Norwegian operator of offshore support vessels has won another long-term contract Capital World takes Norwegian stake to over $1bn US-based investment manager owns almost 10% of Frank del Rio-led cruise major. Maersk seals US LSFO production deal for its ships Danish boxship giant AP Moller-Maersk has signed a deal to produce low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) in the US. The agreement will see Maersk source crude for PBF Logistics (PBFX) to process at its CPI Operations terminal facility in New Jersey. The deal enables Maersk Oil Trading to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% marine fuel to customers on the US east coast. Maersk takes fuel storage space in Sin Renegade Swish makes Tidewater swoop A Texas investment firm and two related parties have taken a collective 5.9% stake in Tidewater. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings made Thursday, Renegade Swish owns 2.1 million shares in the offshore player. Wells Fargo buying up Tidewater shares The firm's two affiliated parties, Captain Q and Q Global Management own 360,946 and 1.7 million shares, respectively. Accordi SBM Offshore adds to firepower as profit piles up "The market is growing; a new cycle is coming up," chief executive Bruno Chabas said Zhenhua buys into Cosco in strategic tie-up Port equipment manufacturer wants to expand business with Cosco's global network. Dry bulk investment debate poses $2bn question Two chiefs of public companies clash over the importance of scale in breaking the sector's cycle of diminishing investment Congestion at Turkish straits reaches record levels Stricter passage rules for LPG carriers, adverse weather and increasing vessel sizes are causing the worst queues in 16 years at the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Hornbeck loss grows with 40 OSVs laid-up US owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has racked up a bigger loss in the fourth quarter as rates stayed soft. The net deficit to 31 December was $24.2m, against a profit of $93.8m in 2017, when it was boosted by a $125.2m tax benefit related to US tax reform legislation. Revenue was $53.9m, down $2.3m year-on-year. Hornbeck notes-for-loans scheme falls short of its target Hornbeck aims to Scorpio Tankers raises hope of imminent return to profit Scorpio Tankers has booked a smaller than forecast loss for the fourth quarter of 2018 and raised expectations it will soon snap a losing streak. Scorpio Tankers scrubber savings could hit $125m Banker tells why new M&A deals could get 'scrubbed' New York-listed Scorpio revealed the results alongside plans to redeem notes due to mature this summer. It also voiced confidence in securing financ Credit Suisse shuts legacy loans unit after $1.3bn loss Swiss lender Credit Suisse has finally shut down its legacy loans unit after booking a $1.3bn loss from the division last year. It said the Strategic Resolution Unit (SRU) was successfully closed, "outperforming end-state targets." Credit Suisse invests $11.2m in Danaos The SRU was shut down on schedule at the end of the year. Its loss was down from $3bn in 2017. The residual SRU portfolio ha Lurssen fire has 'galvanised' London's hull market Broker suggests $700m claim has made Lloyd's of London market even more determined to raise premiums Venezuela crude tanker charters win big rewards Crude tanker owners that are willing to trade despite US sanctions are taking hefty profits, brokers report MSC approaches Chinese yards for neo-panamax newbuildings Enquiries come as Jinhai yard's cash crisis may have impacted construction of newbuildings chartered by liner giant Mercuria Energy chief touts consolidation as traders struggle for capital Trading giants may look to consolidation at a time they are finding it increasingly difficult to find fresh capital, Mercuria Energy co-founder Marco Dunand says. His comments came in an interview with Bloomberg which highlighted how the changing face of the industry had made it more difficult to attract outside investors. ExxonMobil locks in VLCC on seven-year time charter Gotland ice-class NYK merging three technical research companies Japanese shipowning giant NYK is to merge three of its research and technical subsidiaries. Japan Marine Science, Yusen Navtec and NYK Engineering will be combined if shareholders approve at a meeting in May. The new company name has not yet been decided, but it will be run by Koichi Akamine, current president of Japan Marine Science. It is expected to start trading on 1 July. NYK said: "The s Freezing order upheld as Russian owners fight over OSV charters The UK high court has upheld freezing orders against a Russian OSV owner in an ongoing legal battle with his former partner. Judge Sonia Tolaney QC rejected an application by defendants Balfour Worldwide and Nikolay Sochin to discharge the 2018 worldwide orders. The application was part of a wider dispute involving Sochin and former partner Nikolay Baranov over diverted charter payments. Until DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep "offers to resign" A report in Korea has claimed DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep has offered to step down ahead of the yard's merger with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The Maeil Business newspaper cited unnamed industry sources as saying the offer was made after the yard's largest shareholder Korea Development Bank signed a conditional deal to sell its controlling stake to HHI. A formal contract is expected to be finali ESL's new bulkers hit by "serious technical problems" Finland's ESL Shipping has been incurring significant loss of income from two new LNG-fuelled bulkers due to "serious technical problems" with their cranes. The 25,600-dwt Viiki and 23,650-dwt Haaga were delivered last year from Jinling Shipyard in China. "However, extensive and serious problems in the conventional mechanics of high-power cranes, which are subject to warranty, have significantly Jotun's financial performance brightens Jotun, the world's leading producer of marine paints, had a strong performance towards the end of 2018, new data shows. The privately owned company reported operating revenue of nearly NOK 17.7bn last year ($2.2bn), an increase of 8% compared to 2017. Jotun wins Kyklades VLCC business The Norwegian company delivered an operating profit of NOK 1.36bn up marginally from 2017. The Sandefjord-bas Clarksons covers key bases with new chairman Thomas New man brings FTSE 250, remuneration committee and cyber security know-how to the board of shipbroker. Viking Line posts weaker earnings Cruiseferry operator Viking Line has logged less profit in the fourth quarter as revenue dipped. Net earnings were EUR 0.7m ($0.8), down from EUR 1.5m in 2017. Revenue was weaker at EUR 119.8m versus EUR 121.5m. Looking ahead, it said: "Competition in Viking Line's service area entails continued pressure on prices and volumes, which will have an adverse effect on net sales revenue per passenger GasLog talks up record fourth quarter results GasLog rode a high spot market to a record fourth quarter performance, the company reported Thursday. The New York-traded LNG carrier owner posted $62.5m in adjusted profit as spot rates shot into the six-figures in the last three months of 2018, and over $200,000 in November. Chappell: LNG carrier rates will stay high The companyreported record revenue at $188.6m and Ebitda at $145m. It's ad Zodiac builds strong position in LR2 sector with GEM deal Below the radar purchase follows on from strides taken in sector with Toisa transaction. Commerzbank sheds $5.75bn of legacy loans as shipping book shrinks German lender continues to run down portfolios as it cuts maritime book to fewer than 60 ships. Nauticor chief exec Abeynaike focuses on going 'the last mile' Nauticor chief executive Mahinde Abeynaike expects the market share of LNG-fuelled newbuildings will "grow significantly". But he added: "The key question is more, when will the newbuilding market ramp up again?" Abeynaike believes most companies looking at newbuilding projects will consider the LNG-fuelling option. Industry must go 'last mile' on LNG bunkers - Hapag-Lloyd He pointed to the mo Nauticor targets wider LNG bunker play as first ship starts operating in Baltic Sea region Chief executive Mahinde Abeynaike tells TradeWinds how new vessel Kairos will be deployed Besiktas busy with Norden and Grimaldi scrubber work Turkish yard wins 17 scrubber retrofit deals, with more contracts in the pipeline Aspen finalises deal with Lodestar Fixed-premium protection and indemnity (P&I) provider Lodestar Marine has finally concluded a deal for financial backing from Aspen Insurance to allow it to continue to provide cover. Aspen set to provide new financial backing for Lodestar Aspen has moved into provide capacity to back Lodestar's fixed premium business after RSA withdrew backing late last year. Under the deal Lodestar will provi Odfjell plunges to $48m loss but sees better times ahead Norwegian owner takes hit from terminals as new US partner Northleaf buys in, but chemical tanker markets improving. Supply vessel sinks off Singapore All crew from the Ocean Cooper 2 are reported as safe. Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering sinks to fourth quarter loss Yard group suffers from lack of large value floater conversions and LNG drydockings. Profitable quarter sees Epic Gas heading in the right direction Singapore LPG specialist also bolsters fleet with vessel charter which includes purchase option. Singapore Shipping Corp hit by increased costs Results at Singapore-listed PCTC operator also impacted by vessel off-hire due to drydockings. P&I clubs declare SK Shipping 'free business' South Korean shipping company could be one of this year's biggest renewal moves as account goes up for grabs Bond worries drive Chinese lessor CMIG to sell MSC duo Small shipping player CMIG Leasing is feeling the heat from its parent's liquidity crisis

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Enforcement will be difficult for U.S.-China talks, analyst says But U.S.-China Business Council President Erin Ennis indicated she sees a path forward in negotiations. AAPA wants more investment in multimodal projects An increase in the gas tax and maintaining balanced economic regulation in railroading also were discussed during Wednesday's Senate committee hearing. Ports of L.A., Oakland report container volume increase Maersk enters into deal for low-sulfur fuel Triton International expects favorable conditions in 2019 Executive Moves: CEVA, FlexiVan, Port of San Francisco EU looks to 2025 for maritime single window EC finds no cargo concern with Virgin Atlantic takeover

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
US refiners urge White House to let IMO 2020 take effect on schedule US refiners are well positioned to meet stricter sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 ARA fuel oil stocks build 8% as arbitrage economics to East sour Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub grew 8% on the week Brazilian low viscosity fuel oil hits Europe amid oversupply in Singapore The European fuel oil market has seen the resupply of lower viscosity material from Brazil Singapore LSMGO monthly sales hit record high in Jan Singapore sales of low sulfur marine gasoil rose to a record monthly high in January External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Container line Maersk announces New Jersey 0.5% sulfur bunker production deal AP Moller-Maersk, owners of the largest shipping company in the world, announced a deal with New Jersey-based storage and pipeline operator PBF Logistics to produce and store 0.5% sulfur marine fuels on the US East Coast. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Uncertainty over FONAR guidance remains as IMO 2020 looms: Standard Club "Many will hope that states will be more lenient during the initial period following January 2020," the Club said. SINGAPORE DATA: Jan bunker fuel sales fall 8.8% on year to 4.2 mil mt Trade sources said lower delivered bunker fuel prices at Fujairah had diverted some demand away from Singapore. Germany's Schulte buys stake in THC to plan for IMO's biofouling guidelines Managing biofouling also helps to improve a ship's hydrodynamic performance and hence bunker fuel efficiency. Panama Canal Authority to lower draft restriction to 47 feet as of March 13 The change marks the third restriction announced in 2019 based on low projected water levels in Gatun Lake.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	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 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

››› 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

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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