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BRIEFS

February 20, 2019

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Piraeus '18 profit soars 147pc to US$31.6 million, revenue up 19pc Fire-damaged Maersk 15,000-TEUer cut up for partial scrapping in Dubai APL to start Southeast Asia to Australia express service March 15 Australia's biggest Oz-flagged cargo ship to enter Tasmanian service CMA CGM ups rates US$1,250/ TEU from subcontinent to Europe OOCL's Gateway Express 2 drops DP World for PSA in Antwerp ONE breaks record for most utilised vessel with aid of Navis software APL says new Traxens feature boosts end-to-end supply chain efficiency Kalmar to supply electric terminal tractor with Cummins driveline tech EU parliament votes 500 - 49 to tightly screen Chinese investments Little progress in Sino-US talks, concessions offered, but few details Amazon expands air fleet but FedEx sees no threat and is unimpressed DHL Express hires extra 300 customs agents to brace for a no-deal Brexit FedEx signs up for Bahrain International Airport's new cargo complex Brussels cargo volumes fall 3.2pc in January with freighter cut-backs

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
CMA CGM offers wide-ranging expertise in break-bulk & OOG cargo handling to the Indian trade Deendayal Port Trust achieves 100 mmt throughput in 2018-19 faster than last fiscal JNPT announces major strategic initiatives to drive the next phase of transformation Kolkata Port flags off first container train from Netaji Subhas Dock to Nepal under the new simplified transhipment process AMTOI's Executive Committee meets in Kolkata N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary, Logistics to be Chief Guest at Conquest 2019 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2019

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Abu Dhabi: pact for new rail logistics facilities Strong year for Europa Showfreight BGL: Tyrol's anti-transit plan may infringe EU law Donald Pilz shoulders leadership of Nox Group Great Yarmouth upgrades port equipment Emirates - 20 years of ops to Lahore and Islamabad XPO hoists revenue to USD 17.28 billion APL unveils AAX2 service Pharma hauliers gearing up for diesel ban US air force back in Da Nang Handful of new managers at Gefco Czech carrier receives first Sgnss freight wagons "Curiosity of the Day" Oliver Loch in charge of Kerry Logistics Germany Batumi container terminal overhauled and expanded BLG Logistics working for Puma Menzies further expands Australian cargo business

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Globalisation of e-commerce volumes propel Atlas Air results Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel and DSV begin deal talks BIFA set to launch young freight forwarders networking group Elbe deepening now crucial as throughput at port of Hamburg is still falling Share buyback more important right now than acquisitions, says XPO chief Container manufacturers and lessors facing a tough year as prices tumble Another JV for Kerry as it teams up with e-commerce fulfilment specialist E-Services Analysis: Panalpina creating a buzz unseen since Mr McLean invented containers IATA air cargo innovation awards - the finalists revealed New canine screening of air cargo could reduce airport congestion Ricaurte Vasquez to be next administrator of the Panama Canal Supply chain radar: DSV - Panalpina - Agility: the vortex increases its pull

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Oasis-class cruise ship Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the fall of VIDEO: Moran Iron Works lays keel of kayak launching tour boat Moran Iron Works, Onaway, MI, has successfully installed the keel on the hull of the new vessel that it is building for Pictured Rocks Kayaking, less than 90 days into construction of VT Halter Marine awarded Phase I contract for next gen NOAA ship Shipbuilder VT Halter Marine, Inc. reports that it has been selected for Phase 1 Preliminary/Contract design for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) AGOR Variant (NAV). Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Safe Bulkers posts higher earnings US-listed bulker owner sees uncertainties as well as opportunities in current dry bulk scene P&I leaders forecast rate rises after quiet renewal season 'We are looking at renewing a similar amount of tonnage to what we had 12 months ago. A small amount... Panama-backed study adds to open-loop scrubbers concern MIT researchers raise concern over scrubbers' efficiency at removing particulates in review of previous studies 'Smarter' ports can help cut emissions Better communication through new technologies can help ports meet GHG targets, says IMO Golden Ocean sees short-term negative dry bulk sentiment The missing volumes from Brazil are likely to be replaced by Canada, Australia and other smaller producers, according to Golden... Guardian Navigation switches to Skuld The 2019 P&I renewal round has been described as 'the most boring renewal season ever' by one P&I club chief... Daily Briefing Japan rejects ban on open-loop scrubbers \| Lloyd's List Podcast: The most influential person in shipping \| Cargill targets male-only panels... Containerships lowers profit guidance Containerships expects to see significant new business and better profitability in the second half of 2019 when its LNG-powered vessels... Equinor signs LNG bunkering deal for shuttle tankers LNG bunkering vessel ENGIE Zeebrugge, with a capacity of 5,000 cu m, is currently providing ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services in... Three-train PNG LNG expansion is expected to get green light Two agreements with a Total-led joint venture and an ExxonMobil-led joint venture are to be finalised in stages from as... Wan Hai drops optional quartet at Wenchong Shipyard Taiwanese carrier does not elaborate on the reasons for not exercising the option The future of maritime training Automation and virtual reality are changing the skills needed on board the ships of tomorrow, and we will all need... Indian state refiner signs first annual deal to buy US crude US-India longhaul trade would add to tanker demand significantly KNOC joins Equinor for offshore wind projects in South Korea KNOC is launching a new offshore wind business as South Korea sets out to boost the share of energy derived... GoodBulk sees capesize market as 'finely balanced' Normally bullish bulker owner posts seventh consecutive quarterly profit but says market increasingly hinges on various key factors

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Enough low-sulfur fuel at US ports come 2020? Tampa port lands another Asian container service Daseke cool on M&A, hot on logistics Deeper channel allows more mega-ship calls at JNPT Container carriers rewrite game plans Maersk call aids AECT volume gains

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Taga's transition from 'salary man' to shipowner Santoku Shipping Group's founder and owner is 77-year-old Masashi Taga. He began his shipping career as a "salary man" for a local owning and operating company. In 1972, Taga decided to carve out his own outfit and set up Santoku by acquiring a secondhand 6,500-dwt general cargoship to transport spare parts for Japanese carmaker Mazda. Today, the largest ship type that Santoku owns is capesiz Santoku's conservative approach pays off in downturn Leading Japanese tonnage supplier remains against speculative ordering, after moving away from domestic owners to take advantage of longer charter hires ExxonMobil hires K Line VLCC newbuilding Energy major ExxonMobil has fixed a VLCC newbuilding for seven years from K Line, according to European shipbrokers. They peg the rate at $31,500 per day, with delivery later this year. The oil major has a policy of not commenting on such market reports. Earlier this month, TradeWinds reported that ExxonMobil had taken the 300,000-dwt Universal Leader (built 2019) from Korea Line on similar te Hyundai Glovis set to make tidy profit on bulk carrier An asset play on a post-panamax bulker bought for a bargain price three years ago has netted South Korean shipowner Hyundai Glovis a profit of about $5m. Company officials confirmed to TradeWinds this week that it was selling the 97,000-dwt Glovis Donghae (built 2004). Shipbrokers suggested that Qatari interests, who some identify as Aswan Trading & Contracting, would lift subjects on the vessel Danaos falls deep into the red on impairment New York-listed boxship player still beat Wall Street's guess on an adjusted basis. Seafarers of the future: Schulte takes a bet on Africa The German group is investing in the continent to provide a new source of mariners Drybulk scrapping could be 'surprising' in 2019 Market conditions could cause demolitions to quadruple from last year, Safe Bulkers chief executive Polys Hajioannou says. EuroDry foresees higher coal demand The commodity 'may surprise either way', the New York-listed Euroseas spinoff said. d'Amico International Shipping extends renewal with sale of joint-venture tanker A joint-venture between d'Amico International Shipping and Mitsubishi Group has cashed in one of its tankers. d'Amico International Shipping breaks new ground in Japan with LR1 deal Paolo d'Amico on shipping: 'You have to fight for things you love' Milan-listed DIS says the 46,800-dwt High Strength (built 2009) has been sold for $16.4m. The deal will net $12.3m in cash to DM Shipping, the comp Fleet growth helps Reach Subsea cut loss in 2018 The offshort support vessel operator posted a loss for 2018, but it was an improvement on 12 months previously Slippage, scrubbers and scrapping will stem supply in 2019, says Golden Ocean Downward revisions of fleet growth forecasts should help support the market, the bulker owner said Nordic American Tankers posts fourth-quarter loss Tanker owner moves closer to the black compared to a year earlier. Six injured after windfarm ship and Baltramp vessel collide off Germany Six people have been injured following a collision between a crew transfer vessel and a Polish cargo ship off Germany. Two breakers killed in tanker fire at Bangladeshi yard Casualties were airlifted from the high-speed crewvessel World Bora this morning after it came into contact with Baltramp Shipping's 2,300-dwt Raba (built 1984). A spokesperson for windfarm operator Iberdrola told TradeWind Aircraft sniff out the truth about ship emissions A Danish firm has created miniature sensor technology that can be used on drones and helicopters to test the content of ship exhaust gases Navios again tweaks controversial tender offer Return remains unchanged from 4 February deal EuroDry profit falls amid higher costs Euroseas dry bulk spin-off still beats Wall Street consensus for the fourth quarter Brillante Virtuoso insurance claim hits High Court Suez Fortune Investments is claiming $77m from insurers for loss of tanker in pirate attack Sinopec to build VLCC dock in Lianyungang The world's top dirty tanker charterer will open up a new trade lane to serve Lianyungang's new refining facility and transshipment needs on the Yangtze River. Safe Bulkers stays in the black for fourth quarter Safe Bulkers remained in the black during the fourth quarter of last year despite a disappointing period for the freight market. Safe Bulkers to install scrubbers on half of fleet Adjusted net income rose to $9.8m, up from $5.5m in the corresponding quarter of 2017, the company said. Profit climbed thanks to a 24% year-on-year rise in revenue, which reached $52.6m as Safe Bulkers employed mor Allied: Capesize bulker market 'in the eye of the storm' George Lazaridis says latest slump is different from 2016 crash, but warns 2019 will not be easy for shipowners. More fuel cell projects on shipowners' drawing boards Optimism surrounding fuel cells is growing. Viking Ocean Cruises intends to build what it claims will be the world's first hydrogen-powered cruiseship, with fuel cells converting liquid hydrogen to electricity for propulsion and electric power onboard. Similarly, Icelandic container line Samskip announced last month that it planned to build a pair of emission-free vessels using state-of-the-art h Mass production will slash system costs but regulation poses a challenge in future Lars Langfeldt, senior project engineer at DNV GL-Maritime, says e4ships' target is to have maritime fuel cell applications covering auxiliary power supply market-ready in the next couple of years. On Viking Line's 2,500-passenger ropax Mariella (built 1985) - a ship constructed in Finland at the Turku yard, now owned by Meyer Group - the methanol fuel cell system is "running well" but needs furt Fuel cells starting to play part in cutting ship emissions Germany spearheading research into an alternative source of onboard power with potential for owners and manufacturers Germany tops global ranking of secondhand vessel sellers Shipowners leading the disposals list are those that were hit hardest by the 2008 downturn Oil said to be leaking from stranded bulker close to world heritage site A bulk carrier grounded in the Solomon Islands for the past two weeks is said to be leaking oil. Water has breached the hull of 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), a National Disaster Management Office spokesman told The Guardian. The spokesman declined to confirm an oil spill, but an anonymous government source told the newspaper that oil was starting to spread as a slick from the bulker. Return of risk appetite fuels spike in shipping stocks Risk appetite returned to shipping stocks last week after a second shutdown of the US government was avoided, according to Morgan Stanley. Frontline and Hunter head crude pack as peer group trumps S&P 500 Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis said shipping equities in the US were up by 7.6% last week, well ahead of the 2.5% climb in the S&P 500. Tankers led the way with a near 15% rise, while LPG stocks w Transocean Maritime adds to MR tanker drive Transocean Maritime Agencies looks to have extended an aggressive push into the tanker market with what is believed to be its fifth MR tanker acquisition in less than a year. Transocean Maritime Agencies moves into tanker market Transocean's latest purchase is said to be the 46,000-dwt Queen Express (built 2009). Sales speculation has surrounded the Shin Kurushima-built tanker for several day Golden Ocean extends term loan to finance scrubbers Golden Ocean has rejigged the terms of one of its loans to finance a major investment in scrubbers. The John Fredriksen-controlled owner has extended the tenor of its existing $420m term loan facility to partially finance installing the systems on up to 11 vessels. The loan, which is for 14 vessels, has been extended by three years from June 2020 to June 2023 at a rate of Libor +250 bps, the com Golden Ocean chief executive confident dry bulk market will adjust to latest slump John Fredriksen-backed owner has turned 2017 loss into profit, despite weak markets in the fourth quarter Beal Bank drawn to shipping, 'durable' assets and big loans Texas-based bank looks for opportunities in shipping and likes to keep exposure to itself, including new loan for Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers Baltic Exchange fills executive vacancies in Singapore The Baltic Exchange has moved swiftly to replace two top executives who quit their positions in Singapore. Taking over Chris Jones' role as head of Asia Pacific is Lu Su Ling, who joined the Baltic from its Singapore Exchange (SGX) parent in January. Jones left the Baltic last Friday after resigning in order to pursue other personal interests. Lu, who has an accounting background and holds a ba BHP shares 2020 freight sums as 'modest oversupply' remains in bulker market BHP Billiton has revealed how much it anticipates IMO 2020 legislation will jack up the cost of freight on key bulk carrier trade routes. It has also predicted the fallout from the incoming emissions rules will soon be felt in the diesel market and shared some thoughts on the state of the bulker rate recovery path. Dr Huw McKay, vice president of market analysis and economics at BHP, said the co Gas4Sea inks deal on Equinor dual-fuelled aframax quartet LNG-fuelling partners Engie, Mitsubishi Corp and NYK Line - operating as Gas4Sea - have signed an agreement with Norwegian energy giant Equinor to supply LNG as bunkers in the port of Rotterdam to four dual-fuel crude oil shuttle tankers. Gas4Sea talks LNG bunker strides after netting Statoil Gas4Sea inked the long-awaited deal under the name Marine LNG Zeebrugge. The agreement was originally a DSME workers back strike action against HHI deal DSME workers are heading to the picket line, South Korean news agency Yonhap reports. DSME staff voted in favour of the walkout in protest about a pending takeover by Hyundai Heavy Industries. HHI unions will vote on potential strike action against the mega-merger on Wednesday. Royal Arctic Line inks newbuilding pair at Nodosa Shipyard Royal Arctic Line has returned to Havyard Design & Solutions to sketch out two more vessels, which will be built at Nodosa Shipyard. Havyard seeks to loosen bond covenant The latest pair are smaller than an initial brace that Royal Arctic Line commissioned from Havyard last summer. Royal Arctic will use the ships to deliver food supplies and other essential items to villages that are inaccessib Cargo insight: Kpler is on the right track Kpler is not a shipping company in any sense. But by spotting that cargo insight was the gap in commodities trading, it may be showing others a way to take advantage of digitalisation D-Day looms for Greece's zombie ships Meet the man who is determined to clean up Europe's most notorious ship graveyard Germany's legal eagles switch focus as KG disputes decline Insurance, trade and IT issues have been coming to the fore as core shipping business has dropped away Scrap-bound barge carrier seized in $4m row over Turkish oil spill Turkey has arrested ship as security against fines and clean-up costs Lodestar Marine bullish on fixed premium market P&I provider believes it has turned a corner and is ready to benefit from new backing from Aspen Insurance Japan tells IMO scrubbers are safe Government officials put the case for exhaust gas cleaning systems Norway's Equinor targets South Korean offshore wind market Move part of Norwegian oil giant's move to grow renewables portfolio by expanding into Asia Royal Caribbean signs up another giant cruiseship Richard Fain-led cruise operator returns to Chantiers de l'Atlantique for a sixth Oasis-class order. Angelicoussis heads to Daehan for suezmax newbuilding Greek owner opts for another South Korea yard rather than Daewoo for latest tanker investment. Port Hedland to improve vessel access with Jan De Nul deal European dredging contractor extends relation with Australia's largest iron ore export facility.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Port of Hong Kong sinking in the ranks Fierce competition from nearby ports, high terminal handling charges and manufacturing moving out of China are bogging down the port's container business. Commentary: Headwinds for European feeder operators Regional maritime feeder operators in Europe likely will find it extremely difficult to compete as the industry is dominated by companies with monopolistic traits. Concerns fielded about proposed Oakland ballpark Maritime groups tell California legislators not to give special treatment to Oakland Athletics. U.S. hosting Chinese officials for more trade talks Oakland's new cranes could be West Coast's tallest Moss/Kiewit gets $471 million Everglades contract Upgrades under way at Port of Wilmington FMC reviews 23 OTI license applications J.B. Hunt finalizes Cory 1st Choice acquisition Executive Moves: From East Coast to West Coast BNSF lays out 2019 capital investment plan MOL tests underwater drone for hull inspection CN adding track to Vancouver's Burrard Inlet corridor

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Noble expects 2019 to be year of transition to lower oil price environment For large independent upstream producer Noble Energy, 2019 will be a year of transition. Fuel oil volume from Rotterdam to Singapore remains high amid closed arbitrage Fuel oil volumes from Rotterdam to Singapore have risen above the 2018 average this month despite sour arbitrage economics to the east. Istanbul-Piraeus bunker prices at parity on tight availability The usual premium of bunker prices at Istanbul over those at Piraeus, Greece, was negated on Monday. FUTURES 5: NYMEX WTI settles higher despite expected crude build NYMEX March WTI settled 50 cents higher at $56.09/b Tuesday despite analyst expectations of a further build this week in US commercial crude stocks. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. INTERVIEW: About 8% of bunkers consumed in 2020 likely to be scrubbed - MECL MD Meech estimates the spread between 0.5% and 3.5% sulfur fuel oil prices to be around $279/mt in 2020. External: Global Risk Management FUTURES: Crude mixed on conflicting indicators "Global indices seek direction as market risk sentiment continues to revolve around trade," Phillip Futures said Tuesday. China oil demand growth to slow to 3.2% in 2019: Platts Analytics Trade tensions with US, a weaker global economy and reduced consumer confidence led to the slowdown in energy demand in 2018, Lee said.

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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

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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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