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August 20, 2019

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Gibraltar rejects US plea and releases renamed Iranian oil tanker Maersk says it expects choppy seas ahead for world economy MSC's 'green' box ship is rewarded for visiting Long Beach port Logistics segment boosts HHLA's H1 earnings (EBIT) to US$127.4m Swift fined US$15m for stealing 250 of CRST's drivers in lawsuit More spending required on Australian infrastructure: report Africa seeks multilateral deal with the US - but US likes bilaterals Ghana offers tax breaks to car manufacturers like Volkswagen and Nissan July's 51 freighter deals are led by Boeing 767 deliveries Air T's operating income falls to US$1.2m in quarter ending June 30 time:matters adds 3 new Asia locations to its network

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Cogoport's e-shipping platform driving efficiencies for shippers in Chennai DB Schenker becomes Foundation Partner ofSmart City Project Aerotropolis in Australia Global chemical tanker shipping market to reach $ 2.50 trillion by 2025, says report HFW to launch Monaco office with hire of market-leading team MSC expands WestAfrica network withanother call in Nigeria MSC Güls'n, the world's largest containership, completes first voyage from Asia to Europe PSA in terminal, supply chainjoint venture in Thailand Rotterdam Polymer Hub to be operational by April 1, 2020 Updates of the maritime traffic regulations for the Turkish Straits World's first digital type approval awarded to HHI RFP submission date for Asset Valuer extended Visakhapatnam Port handles more cargo in Q1; augmenting infrastructure AMTOI's AGM & knowledge session discusses key issues Export growth in the current fiscal to be in double digits, says Commerce Secretary Export growth though marginal shows resilience of Indian exporting community even during most challenging times: FIEO President New panels established at WTO to review Indian sugar support programmes

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AUGUST 20a, 2019
New Eurasian train launched Emirates Skycargo wins award in Kuala Lumpur DSV completes acquisition of Panalpina Four new services raise throughput in port of Hamburg Trying out regular TIR transports in Central Asia Liz Sumner joins Bifa Nexxiot and Unilode launch joint digitisation project Tigers South Africa opens e-commerce hub as demand soars New IT solution for Swiss carrier New service sets sail from Asia to the US Gulf region New appointments to the Baltic Index Council XXXLutz inaugurates logistics centre Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to return to Zambia First UK gas supplier to use Bio-LNG trucks New supply chain head for Coca-Cola in Germany "Curiosity of the Day" Rotor sail for hybrid vessel

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Hungry Miami Airport targets more pharma and e-commerce traffic On the wires: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'high-level integration' timeline Port of Hamburg tops North Europe hub growth rate table in H1 RZD expands China-Europe rail freight services with new routes Ireland is 'running out of warehouse space' FedEx must bite the bullet over latest delivery misfire in China M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - 'big is beautiful'... and this deal isn't 'a rescue mission'

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Marinette and Vigor deliver two more RB-Ms to Jordan Shipbuilders Fincantieri Marinette Marine and Vigor (Team RB-M) have of two additional Response Boat-Mediums (RB-Ms) to the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are part of an approved foreign military sale to Jordan Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind names Ed LeBlanc Manager of Marine Affairs Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind reports that it has hired former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) officer Ed LeBlanc as Manager of Marine Affairs. LeBlanc has over 40 years of experience in the USCG, Detyens wins $21.3 million MSC contract Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $21,316,067 contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2). The contract includes Jumbo and GoodFuels to take sustainable bio-fuel oil to the offshore support market Schiedam, Netherlands, based heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation and installation contractor Jumbo, and the commercial, sustainable marine biofuel company GoodFuels, have announced a joint initiative to test marine bio-fuel oil on Diamond S starts fleet renewal efforts with sale of two vessels Greenwich, Conn., headquartered Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) reports that it has agreed to sell two of its 2008-built medium-range product carriers, the Atlantic Aquarius and Atlantic Leo, as part of Campbell Johnston Clark opens in Miami and appoints Neil Bayer as partner London-headquartered shipping law firm Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) is opening a Miami office after appointing Florida-based litigator Neil Bayer as a partner. Bayer will head a team focusing on marine claims, with Seabulk ATB makes first methanol delivery Seabulk Tankers, Inc. a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH), today reported the successful delivery of its first methanol parcel chemical shipment aboard the articulated tug-barge (ATB) Sea-Power/Sea-Chem I. The Sea-Power/Sea-Chem New Orleans RTA ferries nearer to gaining COIs Two new ferries delivered the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority last year (see earlier story) may now be on track to gain the Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection (COI) required before they Virginia Pilots order ninth Gladding-Hearn launch The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass. The vessel will be the association's ninth pilot boat built by the shipyard since 1983. Since the

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Iran warns US not to seize freed tanker headed towards Greece Tehran warns any attempt by the US to seize the Adrian Darya 1 - formerly Grace 1 - again will... Cosmoship and MC-Schiffahrt express concern over Cameroon attacks Another vessel attacked a few hours earlier has been identified as the Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged multipurpose vessel MarMalaita Economou clinches DryShips acquisition deal George Economou is likely to pay about $76m to acquire all of the remaining DryShips shares OCIMF facing substantial damages in unfair dismissal case 'I have reached the firm conclusion that the process which led to the removal of Captain Rashid's accreditation was deeply... One too many variables in maritime sustainability reporting Ship finance is not for the faint-hearted - this is one reality investors have to live with, even if they have... Daily Briefing Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar after US legal move is rejected \| Seized UK tanker likely 'spoofed' by Iran \| The... Seventeen seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea attacks on two vessels The latest attacks come just a week after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker was fired upon by a gang in... Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards Winners will be announced at the Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards ceremony in Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel World's largest boxship completes first Asia-Europe leg MSC says larger containerships help it meet its environmental commitments and lower carbon emission per teu Diamond S disposes of two 2008-built MR tankers Update: D'Amico International Shipping of Italy also sheds product tanker from a joint venture Samsung Heavy wins $621m 10-vessel aframax order The yard group has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MAN-ES to collaborate on remote engine diagnosis and control... Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar after US legal move is rejected LATEST: Oil tanker Grace 1, which has been renamed Adrian Darya 1, is moving east into the Mediterranean and is... Norden and Enviva collaborate to boost US exports of wood pellets 'Enviva is the world's largest producer of wood pellets and we are proud that they have trusted us to deliver... Long Beach picks HDR to design rail facility The expansion and reconfiguration of the existing Pier B railyard will create a staging area for loading freight trains nearly...

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Risk of more Golden Week blanked sailings rises WiseTech gains foothold tracking US containers/chassis US-Canada truck preclearance moves closer to reality Adani closes in on India port buy Proposed HOS changes hold risks for shippers Maersk works to monetize TradeLens THE, OCEAN pacts set to dominate evolving trans-Pacific

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Golden Ocean buys back more shares Golden Ocean Group now holds 770,000 of its own shares. The Oslo- and New York-traded bulker owner announced Monday that it had bought back 25,000 shares at $5.50 (NOK 49.31) from the Oslo Stock Exchange. Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet It was the first buyback since late June, when Golden Ocean repurchased 50,000 shares at $5.01. The company announced its share bu Siem Industries earmarks Subsea 7 share options Siem Industries is poised to grow its stake in Subsea 7 by up to 19% by mid-2021, after putting an over-the-counter option structure in place. Subsea 7 banking up to $150m from Orsted deal If the group exercises all its options, its stake in the Oslo-listed OSV and subsea contracting group will increase to 28.5% or 85.4 million shares in total. The put-and-call option structure consists of 10 s K Line points finger at BW for Houston Ship Channel spill Thousands of barrels of reformate spilled in the 10 May crash, sinking a Kirby barge DryShips stays up 35% on plan to go private through merger Revised merger agreement which values company at $456m has been unanimously approved by the special committee of DryShips' directors. VLCC rates surge with Middle East fixing activity unfazed by Shaybah attacks Tanker markets are supported by the end of refinery maintenance season and IMO 2020 factors Lauritzen Bulkers trims owned fleet further Denmark's Lauritzen Bulkers has taken another step to trim its fleet of owned vessels. US and European shipbrokers said the bulker operator disposed of the 31,000-dwt Hedvig Bulker (built 2011). The reports suggested that Taylor Maritime has paid $10.3m for the Hakodote Shipyard-built vessel. Lauritzen Bulkers director Jens Sondergaard director said: "We don't comment on rumours." Hong Kong-h Fifth generation take top spots to shape Tschudi's fortunes Children of Felix Tschudi take key roles at tradition-rich Norwegian shipowner Chinese lessors own very largest boxships but sizes still unclear Two leasing houses have emerged as owners of MSC's initial record-breaking boxships Maritime & Merchant Bank says investors should expect the unexpected in shipping Investors are showing a 'distinct' interest in shipping, the Oslo-based bank said Scotland nationalizes Ferguson yard to finish LNG ferries Scottish government rescues last private yard on the Clyde to complete costly LNG ferry contract Shell confirms tie-up with Sinokor on LNG-fuelled aframax tanker haul Energy major also signs up to JP Morgan newbuilding quartet as part of its 'drive to decarbonise shipping' Braemar revives Wavespec name to rebrand engineering arm Welcome back Wavespec. Braemar Shipping Services announced on Monday it was rebranding its engineering division as Braemar Wavespec, reviving the name after seven years. "With the recent disposal of our other businesses within Braemar technical division to Aqualis to form AqualisBraemar, the remaining part of our technical division, engineering and naval architecture continues as an integral part Seventeen crew kidnapped from Greek and German ships off Cameroon Hamburg-based owner said it has assembled an emergency response team Diamond S Shipping offloads two MRs as part of fleet renewal Craig Stevenson-led shipowner said disposals will generate liquidity of about $12m in total Blaze hits Avenir LNG newbuilding in China No casualties reported as blaze destroys LNG tank insulation d'Amico continues focus on youth as 10-year-old MR sold Italian shipowner confirms disposal of product tanker jointly-owned with trader Glencore. Renamed Grace 1 sails from Gibraltar after last ditch US arrest effort The VLCC is now sailing to Kalamata, Greece for arrival on 25 August Excess tonnage supply keeps aframax rates depressed Falling bunker prices and resumption of output at Libya's largest oilfield do little to offset weakness Jakarta's protectionism raises alarm for free and fair shipping Indonesia has belatedly opted out of IMO 2020 and is ramping up other policies designed to give preferential treatment to its domestic shipping industry

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AUGUST 19, 2019
PORT REPORT: Liquefied natural gas import terminal gets official green light at world's biggest coal port The world's biggest coal port moves forward with US$500 million plans to import LNG into Australia... which is the world's biggest LNG export nation. Sime Darby paid US$136 million for automotive and construction dealer Gough Sime Darby Berhad (BM: 4197) has directly told FreightWaves it paid about NZ$211 million (US$136 million) to acquire automotive and construction machinery dealer Gough Group... EagleRail Container Logistics: An idea ready to take flight? A Chicago start-up has proposed using crane rails to move containers in and out of terminals to ease congestion in the era of mega-ships. The rise of industrial property's little guys Low vacancy rates in smaller industrial markets signal a broadening of expansion in logistics property cycle Will other listed ship owners privatize after DryShips' exit? DryShips and Teekay Offshore are going private. With share valuations weak, others could follow suit. U.S. regulators gear up for offshore wind project oversight New guidelines highlight vessel safety issues for project developers. U.S. shipments from Chile dropping amid extreme drought "We have signed the decree that officially declares this agricultural emergency due to water scarcity." Trucking software supplier adds mountain corridor safety notifications Trucking software supplier Drivewyze is adding the dangerous mountain passes of Colorado to its safety alerts for subscribers of its PreClear weigh station bypass program. U.S.-China trade war poses greatest threat to commercial vehicle forecasts The on-again, off-again trade war between the U.S. and China is a great threat to commercial vehicle forecasts, already buffeted by too many trucks and... Maersk beefing up IT staff Maersk says technology is core to its vision and wants more of its 6,000-strong IT workforce to be direct employees and not contractors. Startups in the transport space overlook a fertile investment landscape The transport industry is witnessing the rise of numerous technology startups, with investment pouring in from excited investors who envision a smart and connected future... More Huawei affiliates added to Entity List The U.S. Commerce Department has added 46 additional overseas affiliates of Chinese telecommunications technology manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to the restrictive Entity List. Florida flooding possible, scorching heat in Plains (forecast video) Flooding could be an issue along Gulf Coast, while other areas bake in dangerous heat. Who's King of Commercial Maritime? The UN Conference of Trade and Development released a study that reveals who's at the top of the commercial maritime world-ranked based on connectivity to... LiDAR company Velodyne sues Chinese firms for patent infringement Velodyne has filed patent infringement claims that its rotating 3D LiDAR technology was copied by Chinese companies Hesai and RoboSense. Today's Pickup: Data provider brokers peace between cities and e-scooter and e-bike operators Plus: tariffs hit wind energy supply chain; Uber partners with medical transportation provider EPAM Systems joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance EPAM Systems is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about the company and the Alliance in this article. Uber Freight goes after larger fleets with dispatcher portal Uber Freight needs access to more capacity to keep up with 153 percent growth in gross bookings. Shippers face uncertain supply chain impacts as IMO 2020 approaches The new IMO regulation reducing ships' sulfur oxide emissions aims to improve the health of the environment and human population, especially near coasts and ports.... California approves program to electrify 3,000 San Diego trucks and buses Combined with previously authorized programs, the investment is the largest by electric utilities in the U.S. to help replace heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission technology. Port Report: Sourcing shifts for U.S. imports boosting Southeast ports Move to non-tariff sources means switching ports, intermodal executives say.d

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AUGUST 19, 2019
ARA 0.1% gasoil barges hit 4-month high despite low heating demand Barges of 0.1% gasoil trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, or ARA, hub strengthened to a four-month high of minus $7/mt versus ICE low sulfur gasoil futures Friday. Oil moves higher as supply outlooks tighten Oil future settled higher Monday as markets eyed a likely US crude oil draw and lower Saudi Arabian exports as signs of a tightening supply picture. External: Global Risk Management Iranian tanker released by Gibraltar sailing towards Greece: cFlow The Gibraltar government released the Iranian supertanker Grace 1 last Thursday August 15. Nigeria's NNPC confirms list of suppliers in new crude-for-products swaps deal In a statement, NNPC said the new direct sale and direct purchase program will be from October 1 to September 30, 2020. Asian gasoline lends support to light ends while naphtha, LPG sag on oversupply Asian LPG was still soft as abundant stockpiles and production in the US, which was flowing to Asia, pressured the market. Asian regrade widens as China demand drives up gasoil, jet exits peak season "Light cycle oil is currently a very big business now too, and some buyers blend some of it into gasoil and sell them into the domestic market," a trader said. S Korea's SK Energy increases gasoline, gasoil output in H1 ahead of IMO 2020 rule "Gasoil demand is expected to grow as the IMO regulations will be implemented from January next year," the company said. Gibraltar rejects US request to seize Iranian tanker as it heads to Mediterranean "Grace 1 was renamed Adrian Daria whose next destination after detention is the Mediterranean Sea," Eslami 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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