BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 18, 2019

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China exports and imports fall, but less precipitously than expected US-China trade dispute drags down box volumes at Port of Long Beach KMTC feeder ship ravaged by chemical fire is sold for scrap Venezuela makes oil transfers in waters off Malaysia as Iran does Nike supplier quits Vietnam after quitting China - finding tariffs inescapable Huawei Technologies to invest US$3.1 billion in Italy in 5G upgrade China re-shuffless trade team, agrees to buy US produce, but doesn't Hapag-Lloyd and ONE announce Mideast-India-Africa Express service Eco-regulations and tough market drive 30-truck carrier to the wall China's approval clears last hurdle to MacGregor buying TTS Group Nippon Paint Marine reflects cool tones on ship coatings in darker hues Weekly rail freight traffic for week ending July 6 down 5.3 per cent FedEx still world's top cargo carrier, Emirates is in 2nd place, says IATA Hard hit Korean Air Cargo halts cargo handling at three terminals Arbitration panel rules it has jurisdiction over Agility's dispute with Iraq

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JULY 17, 2019
CMA CGM India receives ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System Container Owners Association publishes "Guide to Container Tracking & Telematics Technology" Germany accedes to ship recycling convention Persian Gulf designated high-risk region for ships Exemption from charges for late filing of Bill of Entry Sharp fall in foodgrains imports, says Agriculture Minister 'Capacity expansion, enhanced capacity utilisation of anchor customers & significant increase in third-party cargo handling has helped Essar Ports consolidate its position' Iron ore traffic surges year-on-year during April-June Allcargo Logistics' Kolkata CFS shows promise to boost ex-im trade through West Bengal Lactalis India signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Govt to reduce licencing time for sensitive, dual-use exports: Additional DGFT

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JULY 17, 2019
BAF calculator may help ease uncertainty over looming IMO 2020 fuel rule ANA Cargo looks to first B777F to lift its spirits as trade war impacts demand Marken expansion pushes UPS to forefront of pharma clinical trials sector A tale of two railroads: CSX and CP report contrasting results Multiple offers lodged for Prestwick Airport, government reveals Supply chain radar: Mr Market is betting on Hapag-Lloyd + Evergreen, or... not Shippers bemoan liner capacity cuts this peak season On the wires: CSX hammered - 'Thank you, folks' Supply chain Q&A: 'people, not technology, make or break a business' Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics execs' emoluments under the spotlight

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JULY 17, 2019
Cook Inlet puts newly acquired tugs to work Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company, reports that operations on Alaska's North Slope are officially underway for the 2019 ice-free season. Three newly acquired Crowley promotes Peter Sutton Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted Peter Sutton to vice president of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) and operations integrity for the company's Shipping business unit. In his role, he will lead Arrest in illegal charter boat case A Michigan man has been arrested on federal criminal charges for allegedly conducting illegal charter boat operations on Chicago waterways. According to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in U.S. District Court Canada awards Davie, Seaspan frigate maintenance contracts Canada has unveiled plans to invest C$7.5 billion (about US$5.74 billion) in maintaining the Royal Canadian Navy's fleet of 12 Halifax-class guided missile frigates between now and their planned retirement in the

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JULY 17, 2019
Diverted Iranian tanker's trading patterns raise suspicion Iranian forces towed the tanker Riah into Iran's waters after receiving a request for help, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi... Top Ships seals $25.6m deal with Chinese financier Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Top Ships is using a Chinese financier to reduce the costs of its debt on three ships Oil tanker investments at risk from decarbonisation A new report by MSI foresees that the number of oil tankers is likely to decline by a third between... HSFO bunker demand to more than halve after 2020 The forecast of a more than halving of demand is based on 90-95% compliance with IMO 2020, which will undermine... Germany accedes to Hong Kong convention on ship recycling International Maritime Organization convention now supported by 13 countries, but ship-recycling nations still lacking Unifeeder to offer eight weekly sailings from Sweden New service is said to be aimed at providing multimodal routing options for Swedish exporters in a country that has... Maritime Intermodal starts new rail services from London Gateway Additional trains at London Gateway will provide greater scale as container volumes at the port continue to grow Overcapacity still putting pressure on container rates Scrubber refits will take out some capacity ahead of IMO 2020, but pressure will remain in charter rates for smaller... Indonesia to divert more LNG cargoes before demand ramps up Energy consultant WoodMac predicts that Indonesia will require LNG imports only from the 2030s. That would predispose the country's national... Logistics firms face risks in adopting new technology Logistics firms are still struggling to implement established technology and services Digital ship funding platform brings on board Greek consultancy Greek shipping finance consultantancy will handle 'part of the analytics' for new electronic platform founded by Dagfinn Lunde, Marina Tzoutzouraki... Daily Briefing British-flagged ships avoid Gulf amid Iranian threats \| Legal bid to block release of seized Iranian tanker \| China LNG... FortisBC secures first-term sales of Canada LNG to China FortisBC looks set to ramp up LNG exports from the Tilbury project, which underwent expansion to boost its liquefaction and... Iran says missing tanker was rescued and towed for repairs The Riah had been regularly shuttling between United Arab Emirates and Gulf of Oman for months before it deviated off...

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JULY 17, 2019
US truckload pricing battle heats up Seasonal project cargo reaches Russia's Amur gas plant PierPass fee increase takes effect Aug. 1 CSX says lower truck rates hurting intermodal Funding to fuel Traxens' container line orders Maersk taps into Indian fruit export growth Private terminal operators decry India's coastal incentives Still no timeline for ILWU election do-over

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JULY 17, 2019
Pioneering LNG bunker vessel prepares for key gas trials Test of KC-1 system's performance will be carefully watched by two other firms embroiled in row over the technology 'Wing in a box' trials go deeper for wind-assisted propulsion eConowind makes first sale of retrofit system to Dutch shortsea operator Van Dam Asian buyers shun Iranian crude as US sanctions kick in Iranian oil sales to Asia have all but dried up as sanctions waivers expire Sun Enterprises books aframax tanker newbuildings at Daehan Two-ship deal at South Korean shipyard marks Greek owner's return to the sector China cracks down on stealth ships calling at Yangtze ports River patrols target foreign-flag general cargoships that turn off transponders to avoid entry formalities The dark trade of 'hijacked' product tanker Riah Tanker caught in Middle East Gulf hijack scare spent a lot of time hiding its location, so what was it up to? Wellard gets $22m in finance deal for livestock carrier Australian livestock exporter is selling vessel to pay bank and bondholders First LNG freight swap executed, ushered along by Affinity Total Gas & Power and Glencore executed the trade, facilitated by shipbroker Affinity Germany ratifies Hong Kong Convention Hong Kong Convention moves 'a step closer to its entry into force' First Ship Lease converts $7.25m in bonds First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has almost 175 million more shares on the Singapore Exchange. FSL Trustee Management, acting as trustee-manager of the Roger Woods-led diversified owner, has exercised its right to turn $7.25m in redeemable 7% convertible bonds into stock at $0.04157 per share. Topouzoglou move to up stake in First Ship Lease Trust The new units shall be equal to FSL's issued shares Diana Shipping fixes panamax on period as spot rates hit six-year highs Diana Shipping has fixed one of its panamax bulkers on a short-term period contract as the spot market reached its best levels in almost six years. Panamax bulker market posts massive gains but correction looms The 75,700-dwt Selina (built 2010) was fixed to Hong Kong-based Ausca Shipping for a period of seven to nine months. The gross rate is reported at $11,750 daily, minus 5% commission for Shanghai and Dubai add to squeeze on London as leading shipping hub London's position as a top three maritime city globally is coming under pressure from both Shanghai and Dubai, according to the latest rankings. While still the dominant shipbroking hub, London was pushed out of second spot on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index by Hong Kong last year and now the two other cities in the top five are closing in. London falling: UK sh Attica in €175m bond sale to roll over debt, buy scrubbers Greece's biggest ferry company to spend up to €26m on marine exhaust gas cleaning systems Eimskip bids to halt competition probe Icelandic owner goes to court to stop "illegal" investigation. Royal Caribbean cancels Puerto Rico call amid political strife Royal Caribbean Cruises has cancelled a planned call to San Juan, Puerto Rico, amid political strife in the US territory's capital city. Thousands of protesters on Monday marched the city's streets, calling for governor Ricardo Rossello to step down two days after the reported discovery of inappropriate emails with closest aides. "In light of current unrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we have canc Svitzer strikes end as tug crews agree pay deal The long-running dispute has caused 11 strikes by members of the Nautilus trade union. LPG and tanker stocks race ahead of S&P 500 as recovery unfolds Tanker and LPG shipping stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 this year despite the wider industry being out of fashion on Wall Street. While LNG, car carrier and chemical tanker shares have struggled to date in 2019, overall shipping equities are up 15%, according to data from Clarksons. The LPG peer group has been the shipping world's top performer this year, with John Fredriksen and Stolt Niel Hyundai Heavy workers vote to strike South Korean shipbuilder faces more disruption over wages. Havyard Group bondholders sign off on waivers Havyard Group's bondholders have joined other creditors in providing covenants waivers for the company. The move means the Norwegian shipbuilder now has waivers in place for all its key financial arrangements, after uncovering "significant accounting deviations" that sparked the breach. Havyard faces covenant breach after accounting 'deviations' Canadian owner behind Havyard PSV resale Just Russian cargoship crew running out of food Master also says seafarers on detained cargoship have not been paid. Liberalisation will do little for China's struggling port agencies 'Chaotic' competition and thin margins make it unlikely new players will rush in Rising US energy exports set to spark demand for both large tankers and LPG carriers Hike in output anticipated to drive the need for 50 extra large tankers and a similar number of big gas carriers JGC to build LNG ship-fuel plants Japanese engineering company wins contract for Total refinery in Oman. Energy transition to have 'radical' impact on shipping markets and asset values Tanker and bulker owners could see asset values plunge as a global energy transition slices demand for their vessels and the world fleet shrinks, Maritime Strategies International has warned. While containership owners will escape largely unscathed in the doomsday scenario as coal and oil become increasingly sidelined, shipping lenders will also be caught in the fall-out, MSI predicted. Shell a Swedbank cuts dividend to strengthen capital Swedish owner chops payout from 75% to 50% of profit. Idle boxship fleet grows as scrubbers fitted Alphaliner identifies 118 vessels out of action due to yard calls. MSC cracks down on shark fin trade Swiss liner giant clarifies zero-tolerance policy. Clyde & Co shipping lawyers suspended for alleged financial misconduct Two shipping lawyers have been suspended from Clyde & Co's London office while the law firm investigates suspected financial misconduct by the pair. Ince quartet head to Clyde & Co The pair include a partner at the firm and an associate, TradeWinds has learned. Clyde & Co told TradeWinds: "We can confirm that we have referred two solicitors to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority of England & Wa The debates that could reshape climate rules and the IMO itself Empowering developing economies while lifting restrictions on the press and lobby groups will likely change how the regulator makes decisions Standard Club turns P&I focus on mega-boxship blazes P&I insurer warns members of problems linked to ultra large boxship fires after run of recent incidents Spar Shipping posts doubling of annual profit But Norwegian bulker owner is not optimistic about 2019 and is now pursuing a spot-oriented charter policy due to prevailing weak markets Hunter Group hires Swedbank executive as new finance chief Arne Fredly's Hunter Group has hired Swedbank corporate finance executive Lars M Brynildsrud as its new chief financial officer. Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies Koch strikes VLCC charter that raises questions over Hunter sale Brynildsrud will work alongside chief executive Erik Frydendal who had previously held both positions. Hunter has ma Khamenei: UK will pay for "wickedness" Iranian supreme leader reiterates retaliation threat after Grace 1 seizure. Drugs ship released after MSC pays $50m MSC Gayane goes free after security deposit and surety bond handed over to US authorities. Differing fortunes for capes and handies in post IMO 2020 world Capesizes set to fair better in post 1 January, with handies set to suffer, says analyst. Keppel bags dredger and FPSO contracts worth $95m Deals mark third time respective customers have placed contracts with Singapore group

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JULY 17, 2019
'Clear line in the sand' on Huawei A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation that would require congressional approval to remove Huawei from the Commerce Department's Entity List. Mexico marks vehicle export record A record number of Mexican-made vehicles cross the borders to be sold in North American and Asian markets. CBP making gains on fentanyl trafficking A House subcommittee told Tuesday CBP fentanyl seizures thus far in FY19 equal all of FY18. WTO: US violated trade rules The World Trade Organization Appellate Body finds against prior U.S. CV duties on China. Executive Moves Canadian Pacific's Q2 profit jumps Cambodia port finds 83 containers of rubbish CSX lowers revenue outlook Long Beach gets 'Texas U-turn' Mexico eyes new Manzanillo terminals Iranian auto parts execs fined

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JULY 17, 2019
FUTURES 5: Oil prices ease following steep US refined-product build Oil futures settled lower Wednesday after US Energy Information administration data showed a surge in US refined product inventories in the wake of Hurricane Barry last week. Tight HSFO supply in Singapore boosts arbitrage opportunities Tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in Singapore is boosting arbitrage economics for deliveries to Asia from Europe and Russia, but the timeframe for opportunities may be limited, market sources said this week. Bunkering operations curtailed at Spanish port of Las Palmas Bunkering operations at the Spanish port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands have been reduced due to bad weather, sources said Wednesday. Unerco Petroleum launches as new bunker fuel supplier in Turkey Iran claims missing small tanker in Strait of Hormuz has been taken for repairs Iran's exports nosedive as it starts to build oil flotilla China is continuing to import Iranian crude, much of it in the form of debt repayment. ANALYSIS: Strong gasoil EFS fails to dent newbuild VLCC East-West fixtures "The arbs are now shut but I have the impression that there is a rather good amount of product here," a Europe-based trader said. State oil giants raise trading game in battle for global flows Middle Eastern, North African NOCs are going head to head with independent oil traders and integrated oil majors to capture a larger slice of the global energy commodities market. US readies plan for escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz "We do need to internationalize an operation to enhance maritime security," Hook said. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Hsieh Dean Horng leaves PetroChina Hsieh had worked at the company since 2007. Measures to transition to IMO 2020 to gain pace in Q3: Fratelli Cosulich CEO Come 2020, another issue will be who will control the supply chain, Cosulich said. DUBAI FUTURES: Sour crude resists Brent crude slide on US-Iran rhetoric "The possibility of US-Iran rapprochement seems to be deflating geopolitical risk right now," Tradition Energy analyst Gene McGillian said. Singapore 380CST HSFO Aug/Sep rebounds as focus shifts back to supply tightness "The market has stabilized after the plunge," a Singapore-based trader said. New EU Commission president plans 2050 EU net-zero CO2 law "Emissions must have a price that changes behavior," Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament earlier on Tuesday. Compliance with IMO 2020 likely around 90%-95% in initial years: consultant "There will be a lot of whistle-blowing activity. But there will be non-compliance for sure," Tolson said. Japan 'not considering' sending forces to defend Strait of Hormuz: minister "At present, we are not considering sending the Self-Defense Forces," Iwaya said at a press conference in Tokyo. TRADER NOTE: Marco Perassolo joins Gunvor as LSFO trader Perassolo previously worked as a fuel oil trader at Totsa.

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
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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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