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BRIEFS

June 20, 2019

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Panama proposes changes to toll structure, loyalty to be rewarded Singapore updates its guidance on IMO 2020 - warns of fines and jail time HAROPA cargo up 5.1pc, boxes rise 4pc to 1.2 million TEU in 5 months South Carolina Ports container throughput in May achieves record high Oil market fraught with politics as never before, says BIMCO expert China's raises long-haul 2018 truck volumes 5.3pc to 249.8 million TEU Dachser expands footprint in Scandinavia with new office in Sweden Global ballast water treatment market to grow through state regulation ONE opts for new technology with XVELA cloud-based stowage system Hong Kong International Airport cargo throughput declines 7.3pc in May May posts considerable cargo traffic declines for LATAM and Delta Cargo Kerry Logistics and Spain's Correos to handle China's e-commerce exports Hong Kong's Hactl wins World Air Cargo Award 7th time in 13 years AirBri dgeCargo, Unilode announce the roll out of digitised containers

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JUNE 19, 2019
Increased participation of core shareholders reduces Hapag-Lloyd's free float MOL & Japanese shipyards design next-generation coal carrier MOL Safety Conference 2019 focuses on being a global leader in safe operation Shipping Ministry to lay emphasis on tapping the potential of coastal shipping Survey shows concern over trade wars impacting shipping confidence ZIM introduces personal notifications to enhance customer experience Exim Integrated Club Mumbai celebrates second Get-Together & LSP Business Meet DGFT hikes cashew import prices to support domestic producers Govt to launch Open General Export Licence scheme to boost defence exports Chinese economic data on industrial output & investment indicates slowdown

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European Rail Facilities Portal to stimulate rail freight Schuon to bank on value added services Group7 wins Logivisor Award Volga-Dnepr Group won over by Leipzig's investment plans Digital transport gaining ground in Europe Bremenports renovates lock Industry demands widening of Stuttgart-Zurich route Sealog augments fleet New president for WBLN Transpacific service of APL wins award Mongolian carrier lands in Hong Kong New Teesport rail service to deliver furniture "Curiosity of the Day" Standic building new tank farm in Antwerp ACS expands its Sydney office Panama Canal becomes greener First Japanese airport community with Iata CEIV Pharma

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JUNE 19, 2019
'An end to shipping alliances would see freight rates skyrocket' Doncaster's iPort goes full steam ahead with new rail freight links Quebec port targets container traffic as Hutchison comes on board Dronamics' Black Swan could be set for take-off next year 737 freighters looking to be stars of Paris Air Show as orders pick up Geodis: innovation and customer service the key to growth Supply chain radar: Full distress mode is on at Waberer's $1bn worth of smuggled cocaine found on MSC ship On the wires: Lufthansa Cargo gets caught in heavy crosswinds

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JUNE 19, 2019
Government of Canada plans to build two ferries at Davie Public Services and Procurement Canada said today that the Government of Canada is entering into contract negotiations with shipbuilder Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for the construction of two new ferries for Pacific Green hires Atle Haugen as Sales Director, Marine San Jose, Calif. based exhaust gas cleaning specialist Pacific Green Technologies Inc. has appointed Atle Haugen as Sales Director, Marine Direct Sales. Haugen joins the company from Norwegian based scrubber manufacturer Clean Meyer Turku starts Mardi Gras hull assembly A keel laying ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland yesterday marked the start of the hull assembly of what will the first LNG fueled cruise ship to serve the Damen to build 9 more EU-funded migrant rescue boats for Turkey Damen Shipyards is to build nine more SAR 1906 search and rescue boats for the Turkish Coast Guard. They will be paid for by the European Union as part of its response Capital, two engineers charged in box ship pollution case Piraeus, Greece, headquartered Capital Ship Management Corporation and two of its chief engineers have been named in a five-count federal indictment charging them with failing to record the illegal dumping of oily High-end sail cruising for the eco-conscious The latest design to be unveiled by Danish naval architectural firm Knud E. Hansen is a 110 meter sail assisted Wind Cruise Vessel. Able to accommodate up to 100 passengers, it has

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JUNE 19, 2019
Cyprus shipping community grows steadily amid EU uncertainty A decision to support a Shipping Deputy Minister in Cyprus appears to be paying off as the maritime community reports... Landmark court ruling clarifies loss calculations The latest ruling in the case of the Renos not only confirms Swedish Club liability for major hull casualty but... UK flag abandons growth targets as Brexit wipes out 30% of tonnage CMA CGM reflagged 40 vessels away from the UK between February and April this year, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows Vale allowed to restart Brucutu operations Vale says the court decision will allow it to fully resume wet processing operations within 72 hours Open-loop scrubbers in ports - what's all the fuss about? More research needs to be done into the long-term impact of open-loop scrubbers in port environments, the BPA argues SIPG appoints government official as new chairman After 46 years of service at the Port of Shanghai, Chen Xuyuan, the 63-year-old SIPG chairman, will retire from the office... Shipping confidence dips amid trade war concerns More people expect higher freight rates in the tankers and containers markets over the next 12 months, while fewer people... Smaller boxships order imbalance looms Increased scrapping following IMO 2020 is likely to lead to a shortage of smaller ships in the market MSC crew held after US drugs operation A US Drug Enforcement Administration official said the ship originated from Chile and travelled to the US through Panama and... Panalpina flags potential disruption ahead of IMO 2020 The lack of standardisation on the composition and quality of low-sulphur fuels could lead to downtime of ships - and... Trump says Gulf of Oman attacks were 'very minor' Iran has denied responsibility for the June 13 attacks and for similar incidents that targeted four other tankers in the... Daily Briefing 'Dark ship' detection exposes sanction-busting ships \| LNG supply may outstrip demand by 2025 \| Dry bulk fleet faces struggle... Law passes to limit boxships into Port of Houston Container throughput at the port of Houston has grown steadily during the past decade, but especially since the widening of... Sinopec unit grants FPSO charter extension to Yinson subsidiary FPSO Adoon has been producing crude in the Addax Petroleum-operated OML 123 permit off Nigeria Bespoke cargo clauses push ICC policies aside 'We all as an industry need to get better at working out what is within and what is without the... Anadarko sanctions Mozambique's first onshore LNG terminal Mozambique LNG offtake was negotiated on a delivered basis, while flexibility in the terms was offered to LNG buyers to... Front Altair crew back on board for STS operations Frontline says it remains extremely cautious for new fixtures in the region while the cause of the incident is still...

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JUNE 19, 2019
Warehouse vacancy low despite 'unprecedented' construction Ag shippers pressed to help boost truck turn times LTL carrier Pyle recovering from cyber attack Tech firm sees long haul ahead for autonomous trucks Shippers' council: Low-sulfur BAF 'not just another surcharge' Intermodal key to shippers despite current weakness Analysts: Years of price volatility after IMO low-sulfur switch

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JUNE 19, 2019
IMO 2020 poses 'big question' for future ship prices Vessel prices will 'track with lack of modest inflation,' shipping tycoon Peter Livanos says. Bulker and boxship owners weigh risks of Strait of Hormuz Star Bulk and Maersk Line to continue trading in targeted area as Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans says attacks on these types of vessels are 'highly unlikely' Scorpio Bulkers 'prepared' for trade war risks New York-listed bulker owner has spent last six months raising liquidity, president Robert Bugbee says. Tidewater CEO Rynd preaches discipline as offshore recovers New York-listed OSV owner working to reactivate 10 vessels that have found work. MACN aims to launch port corruption index Maritime Anti-Corruption Network sets out plan to develop a Global Port Integrity Index Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing VLGC owner embraces change of identity from a Stolt-Nielsen unit to full integration with tycoon's empire Parker's Poseidon coup only first step in carbon revolution Eleven global banks deserve credit for taking the initiative on a critical issue, yet they must be pushed to commit to greater transparency to force real cuts in carbon pollution De Stoop: 'We are scrubber watchers' The new Euronav CEO sounds a lot different from the old Euronav CEO when it comes to talking about exhaust-cleaning devices and his fleet. Solus looks to sell quartet of Nautical ultramaxes Another case of private equity's dwindling patience appears to underlie the latest attempt to cash out a losing bet, this time in Wilbur Ross-founded venture Middle Eastern VLCC market returns to life with spot rate hikes Led by the MOL-owned Kasagisan, at least four VLCCs are tentatively booked at stronger rates than pre-attack levels. Viking cruiseship crash captain not drunk The master of a Viking River Cruises vessel involved in a fatal collision last month was not drunk, Hungarian police have said. Clash involving Viking ship kills seven in Hungary ABC cited a police spokesman as saying that tests showed the 64-year-old Ukrainian captain of the Sigyn, named as Ukrainian Yuriy C, was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident in Budapes Avenir LNG mulls employment options for first newbuilding Small-scale venture Avenir LNG is considering the employment options for its first newbuilding, which will be delivered in just over six months. Avenir commercial director Mats Fagerberg told TradeWinds that the first of four 7,500-cbm LNG newbuildings being built by the company is scheduled for delivery in December. That is in advance of the planned mid-2020 start-up of a new LNG-receiving termi Atlantica Shipping boosts fleet with boxship buy Atlantica Shipping has bought a 14-year-old, German-controlled containership. Johan Werner, managing director of the low-profile Norwegian shipowner, confirmed the purchase of the 3,091-teu JPO Leo (built 2005). Brokers said it is paying $6.8m for the ship. Atlantica Shipping sells kamsarmax to Oldendorff Equasis lists the JPO Leo as controlled by a KG (limited partnership) backed by HanseConto BSC to add 32 tankers, bulkers and LNG carriers Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has revealed its latest fleet update plan to add 32 ships. The UNB news agency reported that the state-run owner wants a range of tankers, bulkers, LNG carriers and boxships to join its fleet by 2041. BSC plots orders for 26 more tankers and bulkers The aim is to cut back on charter fees of BDT 24bn ($284m) paid by the state each year to overseas owners, an War-risk rates to rise further after Gulf terror attacks Premiums soar as Japanese and Norwegian providers of war-risk cover prepare to shoulder the full cost of most recent Fujairah attacks West of England targets offshore market as members go for growth Key appointments made in stage one of modernisation drive at 150-year-old P&I club Greeks hail IMO fuel flashpoint action plan UGS sees first signs of IMO putting oil industry on the hook for new, clean bunkers PGS axes $675m refinancing Seismic vessel owner PGS has axed a major refinancing plan in which it had hoped to raise up to $675m, due to lack of investor appetite. PGS mulls bond issue to meet $675m refinancing target PGS targets $675m in seismic refinancing effort "As a result of increased volatility in the capital markets and investor sentiment towards oil field service post-launch, PGS has not been able to reach the Sleeping seafarer charged over hard grounding The Swedish coast guard has blamed a sleeping crew member for the hard grounding of a cargoship on Sunday. It said a criminal case has begun relating to negligence in sea traffic. Cargoship hard aground off Sweden The 1,500-dwt Bonita (built 1987) went aground north of Kallandso. "In the interrogation of the crew, a person has acknowledged that he or she has fallen asleep during his guard, w Panama Canal offers discounts for bigger cargo volumes Waterway's authority proposing cuts for lines moving more boxes. Two biggest investors build Hapag-Lloyd stakes CEO Jansen regrets reduced free float as CSAV and Klaus-Michael Kuhne add stock worth $139m. Swedish Club taps into big data for loss prevention Gothenburg-based mutual is trialling new claims and loss-prevention technology as it looks to the future Business focus: Greek shipping looks to the future Cultural changes, greater LNG investment and finding the mariners of the future are all helping the country's sector to prosper. Greek shipping is stepping on the gas A burst of investment in LNG carriers is just one sign that Greek shipping's animal spirits are alive and kicking MSC crew arrested in $1bn cocaine bust Two seafarers accused of smuggling drugs on MSC Gayane after raid in Philadelphia. Downing trims Braemar stake on back of share price rally After latest disposal UK investment firm now owns less than 4.5% of UK-listed broker. Grimaldi master and officers deny arson in car carrier case Trio appear in Spanish court in connection with blaze on Grande Europa in May. Untying the knot of Italian ship arrest law Michele Mordiglia shines a light on the grey area of competing laws on vessel seizures. Katy Ware takes the reins at UK Ship Register MCA's director of maritime safety and standards adds flag state responsibilities in expanded role. Argentina LNG emerging as potential Asia supply source Rising production and proximity to China key bonus points for South American nation. Front Altair crew head home or re-board vessel Frontline says following further inspections LR2 will ultimately head to a shipyard for repair.

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JUNE 19, 2019
Lighthizer commits to work with Democrats on USMCA The U.S. trade representative appeared before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday on the first day of congressional hearings on the Trump administration's trade agenda. More than 16 tons of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port Two people were arrested by federal authorities after more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was found Monday in containers aboard the MSC Gayane. Commentary: Clock ticking on trade deal ratification Passage of USMCA in the United States must happen this year or wait for implementation in 2021. Logistics demand may be softening The industry is at "a new crossroads," according to the co-author of a state of logistics report titled "Cresting the Hill." US Chamber urges lawmakers to act on infrastructure "The time to act is now," reads a letter sent to the president and congressional leaders by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and more than 40 business and labor groups. Thieves thwarted by Dachser container security "K" Line car carrier on fire off Philippines Executive Moves: DENSO, CEVA, MULR, Vnomics FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications

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JUNE 19, 2019
Mediterranean low sulfur bunkers feel the pinch on 0.5% blending needs Tightness in the Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil market has percolated into the Piraeus bunker market after players started stockpiling of lower sulfur components ahead of the 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap. NYMEX RBOB jumps after counter-consensus US inventory draw NYMEX product futures settled higher Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed counter-consensus draws in both gasoline and distillate inventories last week. Iraq rocket attack hits southern oil site, but exports unaffected: source "Exports were not affected," a source at Basra Oil Co. said. ICS to submit proposal for further CO2 cuts, revise guidance for 2020 sulfur rule ICS still remains concerned about continuing delays with the publication of the latest ISO Publicly Available Specification for low sulfur fuels. OPEC sets July 1-2 as date for its next meeting: sources Several ministers have signaled that an extension is likely, as oil prices have slumped on downbeat global economic forecasts. External: Global Risk Management Major banks set new lending standards for shipping to aid IMO's GHG cuts target Additional banks, including Asian banks, are also expected to embrace Poseidon Principles. US presses other countries to police Strait of Hormuz "The United States is prepared to do its part," Pompeo said. a

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	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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