BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 19, 2019

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CMA CGM increases Asia-Med/North African rates from August 1 ONE offers east coast India, Med, north Europe loop October 26 Israeli activists take legal action against arrested Iranian tanker CP Rail H1 profits up 47pc to US$879 million as sales rise 9.7pc CSX moves into quarterly decline as revenue falls 1pc to US$3.06 billion Senate bill wishes to mechanically limit US truck speeds to 65 mph Proud Korean shipbuilders lead in building mega box ships by far S'pore seeks mediation role in new era as trade war spawns disputes Hong Kong training produces first female chief engineer of seagoing ships SIA Cargo sees June air freight volumes fall 0.9pc to 99,800 tonnes 747F flap separates from wing on approach to Zimbabwean capital European air carriers have mixed June cargo results with Turkish gains Frankfurt Airport June cargo down 4.7pc, but passenger numbers rise Atlas Air pilots' union supports worldwide Amazon warehouse strike

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JULY 18, 2019
ABS & MOL to collaborate on up to 14 new VLECs & LNGCs Cargo transportation on National Waterways sees manifold growth in 5 years Mango exports from North India to Europe by sea being explored New South-East India & Europe service announced Panama Canal proposes comprehensive modification of current tolls structure Desktop Just-In-Time trial at Rotterdam port yields positive results in cutting emissions Call for prioritising freight in rail transportation Shippers & consignees to be key participants in CONquest 2019 Ludhiana - Shippers & LSP Forum on Aug. 5

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"Structure follows strategy"

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JULY 18, 2019
Panalpina's half-year results: 'a respectable achievement' or 'shockingly bad'? Amazon Prime Day - 175 million online purchases to be delivered Ethiopian Airlines Cargo suspends Quito flight - 'the wrong approach' say critics New India-Europe Express service a game-changer, says Hapag-Lloyd Acquisition-hungry GlobalTranz eyes more brokerage and tech specialists Former JP Morgan MD denies bribery charges relating to Kerry IPO Prologis lines up $4bn IPT acquisition Mike Hancox to replace Andrew Peeler at the helm of Yodel Supply chain radar: Why the Sfr5.5bn takeover of Panalpina is even more expensive than we thought

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JULY 18, 2019
USS Boxer downs Iranian drone As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ratchet up, an American warship has downed an Iranian drone that got too close. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman released this statement. At approximately 10 IRGC seizes tanker said to have been smuggling fuel Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released video of its recent capture of a foreign tanker said to have been smuggling one million liters of Iranian fuel near the Strait of Wärtsilä's Chief Digital Officer resigns Wärtsilä reports that Marco Ryan, its Chief Digital Officer & Executive Vice President, and a member of the Board of Management has resigned from the company with immediate effect. According to today's Quark picks more striking paint job for polar ship Seattle, Wash., headquartered Quark Expeditions has released new renderings of its 200 passenger polar expedition ship, Ultramarine, which will set sail in the Antarctic 2020/21 season. Under construction at Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard, DNV GL offers web-based IMO 2020 SIP app DNV GL says that preparation is key as the days count down to the entry into force of the IMO 2020 0.5% sulfur cap. To help with implementation, the classification society is Wallem puts its ship agency business on the cloud Wallem Group is rolling out cloud-based software to reduce paperwork and streamline workflows across its ship agency business. Simplifying the management of documentation and actions required in port calls in a unified USCG updates Sub M work instructions The Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance recently updated work instruction CVC-WI-013(3), "Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option." Updates include but are not limited to adding annual and renewal Certificate Sanmar to build two "Special Bogacay" 70-t bollard pull tugs Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has been steadily developing and refining its extensive ASD tug portfolio with 34 of its most popular type, the 24 meter Bogacay Class, now in operation around the

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JULY 18, 2019
Any plan to extend Instex to Iranian oil won't work 'There is little or no prospect of Instex being used as a payment mechanism for the purchase of Iranian crude... Fall in diesel demand seen changing IMO 2020 fuel mix Against the grain of mainstream opinion, it appears that gasoline and not diesel is likely to be the shipping fuel... Seized tanker presents a dilemma for Gibraltar If third parties emerge seeking to exploit the seizure of Grace 1 as a means to obtain reparation for previous... First LNG freight derivatives trade carried out Plans are under way to get LNG freight derivatives contracts standardised and listed on an exchange in order to facilitate... Dionysios Dellaportas, founder of Meadway Shipping, dies at 70 Greek dry bulk owner built a modern fleet and expanded the group's activities to operating with offices in Singapore and... MOL among rivals for Cyprus FSRU project In addition to the FSRU, the planned liquefied natural gas terminal at Vasilikos Bay, near Limassol, will entail a mooring... DP World announces job cuts in Australia Workers at Melbourne and Sydney are to be laid off as the consolidation of container shipping reduces volumes in Australia Iranian TV identifies seized foreign tanker as Riah Iranian state TV said a foreign vessel trying to smuggle 1m litres of fuel has been seized. 'The vessel that... Braemar chief James Kidwell to retire James Kidwell steps down from the brokerage firm, having spent seven years as chief executive Panalpina sees benefit of LCL hub in Cartagena Panalpina's move from Panama to Colombia has improved transit times and reduced costs Wärtsilä sees weakening of demand in marine business New orders of both marine equipment and services dipped 2% year on year in the first six months of this... Carriers launch new India-Europe service New service between India and Europe is designed to reduce port calls and improve efficiency Viewpoint: Why shipping matters The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, with its long record of education, will be just the sort of developer we need... Daily Briefing Diverted Iranian tanker's trading patterns raise suspicion \| HSFO bunker demand to more than halve after 2020 \| Oil tanker... Shandong Marine finds partner for stranded jackup Energy Emerger is one of the four jackups ordered by Shanghai Marine at Waigaoqiao in 2014 How North Korea bypasses sanctions to import luxury goods Commercial entities involved with the smuggling of high-end goods also engage with North Korea 'in other prohibited commercial activities like... Gibraltar's leader meets UK's May over Grace 1 tanker The statement conspicuously did not mention the potential release of the vessel

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JULY 18, 2019
ILWU, APM agree to automated LA terminal training Port growth pushes Jersey space availability to 13-year low Canadian ports drive PNW market share growth Ove Meyer resigns as Zeaborn's managing director Panalpina fends off rivals stirred by DSV takeover Australian shippers feel pinch as DP World-labor woes escalate E2open builds container shipping beachhead

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JULY 18, 2019
Cosco bulker runs aground in South America A Hong Kong-flagged bulker has run aground in the waters between Argentina and Uruguay. According to law firm Vega & Co., the Cosco Shipping Bulk-owned 38,801-dwt Fu Xing Hai (built 2016) has been partially obstructing the Martin Garcia Channel since Tuesday. The vessel was departing Nueva Palmira in Uruguay and destined for Rotterdam laden with roughly 40,000 tonnes of iron ore. After the grou IMO condemns tanker attacks The organisation says the attacks pose "grave danger to life" and "serious risk to navigational safety" Zeaborn co-founder steps down from operations Ove Meyer will stay involved with the company as managing partner of Zeaborn Holding. Investors fight for lead position in Dynagas lawsuit Three groups want lead plaintiff status, with the trio collectively losing more than $1m Top Ships redoubles effort to throw out Kalani case Owner seeks to bar more amendments to shareholders' complaint as DryShips and Diana Containerships lawsuits continue Nisshin Shipping splashes $350m on dual-fuel chemical tankers Japanese shipowner books eight stainless-steel units at Nantong Xiangyu, lifting total order backlog at Far East yards to close to 60 newbuildings BTIG backs Avance Gas to swing back to black as VLGC rates spring to life BTIG has launched coverage of John Fredriksen's Avance Gas with a buy rating amid the projection a VLGC market upturn will take the shipowner back into the black this year. LPG and tanker stocks race ahead of S&P 500 as recovery unfolds Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing VLGC owner Avance Gas banks $515m refinancing package Avance Gas is one of the top per Chemikalien moves for tanker fleet as Expedo sells final ships Christian Kramer's Chemikalien Seetransport is being linked with a swoop for four product tankers in a deal that would see seller Expedo Shipping exit the business. The deal marks a major expansion of Chemikalien's position in the LR1 sector and comes less than a year after it took over compatriot tanker specialist Rigel Schiffahrts. Brokers say Chemikalien is buying the 74,000-dwt New Challenge Cosco tanker unit forecasts first-half profit return Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET), the tanker arm of state conglomerate China Cosco Shipping, has forecast stronger first-half results on better performances of its crude and LNG shipping divisions. Unaudited results showed net profit of the Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed company ranged between CNY 440m ($63.9m) and CNY 500m in the opening six months of 2019, compared with net loss of 2 Peter Anker's Langebru reports solid profit jump Peter Anker's investment company Langebru had reported a solid increase in profit. Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Key shipping players party onboard the Christian Radich The company's pre-tax profit shot up to NOK 21m ($2.46m) in 2018 from NOK 15m the prior year. The result was boosted by the sale of a portion of his shares in Clarksons Zvezda eyes $950m icebreaker order New Russian shipyard could win order for four LNG-fuelled ships for Arctic. Scorpio Bulkers' sale of sister company stake would be 'positive' Wall Street analysts say a sale could bolster bulk owner's undervalued stock price and allow investors to share in its 'best investment ever' Deelen swaps camps to join Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has hired Jeroen Deelen from its parent group to fill the role of chief operating officer. Titan LNG completes world's largest LNG bunkering operation Deelen moves from Schutle Group's gas division, where he had been deputy COO, a statement explained. The former seafarer has been working on shore for 17 years with experience in various roles including newbuilding SM Line sells older handysize boxships But market for larger boxships dries up as demolition prices plunge Petrobras floats tender for suezmax shuttle tanker series CSIC Leasing has signed up four shuttle tanker newbuildings at DSIC in anticipation of Brazilian oil company's beauty contest PGS posts a loss despite seismic market upturn The company has raised its prices as the seismic market improves, but has been impacted by the cost of finance. Iran seizes Iraqi tanker over 'oil smuggling' Riah held by Revolutionary Guards after being towed following distress call. Concord expands aframax pool with first Maersk Tankers ship Operation led by former Heidmar chief Ben Ognibene continues gradual growth in second year Supramax owners cash in as sentiment turns bullish Hellenic Carriers sheds second bulker in a month, while Tomini banks asset play profits Does Gibraltar have a big problem with Grace 1? Authorities could have uninsured tanker on their hands for 90 days. James Kidwell reflects on Braemar Shipping Services swansong Head of London-listed shipbroker says now is a good time to do 'something different' Iran reluctant to close down Strait of Hormuz Foreign minister says waterway is lifeline, but it has capability to shut it. Price uncertainty slows scrubber orders at Wartsila Customers holding off on new orders as they wait for fuel price development. Solstad Offshore CSV contract extended in the Gulf of Mexico Subtec has extended its charter of a construction support vessel (CSV) owned by Solstad Offshore by a further two and a half years. SolstadFarstad extends US Gulf charter The 142-metre CSV Far Sentinel (built 2015) will be employed in Mexico until the end of 2022. Subtec has two 12-month extension options attached to the contract. This is the second time the underwater works company has exte Keith Denholm to join Heidmar revival in Singapore Well-travelled shipping veteran is tasked with building up tanker operator's presence in the Asian market Bryggen Shipping sinks to a loss but eyes profitable 2019 results Bryggen Shipping International sank into a loss last year, but the chemical tanker operator expects better results in 2019. The Bergen-based private operator logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 17m ($2m) for 2018 against a NOK 3m profit in 2017. Operating revenue increased from NOK 471m to NOK 524m. Co-owner Tim Haagensen told TradeWinds there is "very good chances" that the company will deliver profi Top Ships tapping Chinese loans to add MRs Greek tanker owner to declare purchase options on ships that have been operating on charters to Stena. James Kidwell retiring after 17 years at Braemar Shipping Services Chief executive handing over to chairman Ron Series on an interim basis. Nordea sees loan losses edge up Nordic lender said there were "a few significant provisions" in the second quarter. GasLog and MOL among those shortlisted for Cyprus FSRU Sino-Greek consortium set to battle it out with Asian and European rivals for contract Southeast Asian LNG demand to grow five-fold by 2040 Region also set to be a major market for regasification vessels, says Wood Mackenzie Gibraltar chief minister discusses Grace 1 release with UK PM Britain said to be under pressure from some European and Gulf allies to release VLCC

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JULY 18, 2019
Calls for Oakland ballpark strikeout Critics of the proposed location for an Oakland Athletics baseball stadium point to a study that says the Howard Terminal site will be needed for cargo. FMC keeps tabs on low-sulfur fuel surcharges The Federal Maritime Commission will monitor the transparency of bunker-adjustment factor formulas as the IMO low-sulfur fuel mandate looms, Chairman Michael Khouri said. 'Missed opportunity' at G20 summit A multilateral steel group mandate was not renewed in Japan, says the deputy director of the National Economic Council during a think tank discussion Wednesday. Will IMO 2020 change US ports of call? A fuel spike could push Asian containers to West Coast ports, but time and risk elements also must be considered. Exporting from Bhutan - by water? Tiny landlocked kingdom on the eastern edge of the Himalayas moves aggregate via the Brahmaputra River. Turkey's missile purchase draws fire Calls for the Trump administration to impose trade sanctions against Turkey for its recent purchase of a Russian-made surface-to-air missile system are becoming louder from Capitol Hill. Union Pacific confident in achieving lower OR New driver rules enactment may be delayed Senators: Block forced labor cocoa imports Container carriers launching Europe-India service

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JULY 18, 2019
Salalah Free Zone inks deal for new 150,000 b/d Oman refinery Salalah is an important bunkering hub in the Middle East, alongside Fujairah in the UAE, and the largest port in Oman. IMO 2020 TRACKER: Weakening global refining demand may offset strong margins for cleaner fuel Refiners and analysts see stronger refining margins resulting from the International Maritime Organization's impending requirement that ships use lower-sulfur bunker fuel, but waning global demand for crude and refined products could more than offset that optimism. FEATURE: European distillate market remains uncertain ahead of IMO 2020 amid tight stocks Market participants are unsure how the IMO 2020 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap will play out in the distillates market, with some questioning the ability of refiners to respond to demand amid persistent uncertainty around the mix fuels ship that owners will use to meet the cap. External: Global Risk Management Singapore 10 ppm gasoil differential jumps to 8-month high on snug supply The strength in Asia has closed East -West arbitrage opportunities and attracted flows from India and the Middle East, sources said. FEATURE: Canadian oil traders see IMO 2020 risk easing on demand, changing market Some early reports on IMO 2020 said the new standard would significantly devalue WCS.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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